On Topic–Thoughts on Movies
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I like light-hearted and funny movies too. I also enjoy a good mystery or thriller, but not the Friday the 13th type. Not into gore at all. I also get a kick out of Jackie Chan movies. I don’t mind crying, but I do like a movie with a happy ending or it isn’t worth watching. Sometimes I don’t know what the ending will bring so I take a chance. I think we have enough depression and anxiety in our lives that we don’t need to see it constantly on TV or at the movies. There is one movie I do want to see where it’ll contain anxiety. It’s a movie about a psychiatrist or therapist who has anxiety disorders, not a comedy. I can’t think of the name of it so maybe I’ll try a Google search. Hugs, Di
Yes, Diane, I would like to know the name of that movie as well. I’ll try searching too and let y’all know if I find anything. Dawn – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – When reading these posts, it seems like movies are having a profound effect on many of us, sometimes for the worse (such as MAC’s response re Vanilla Sky and Wolfen’s re Requiem for a Dream). I don’t know if some of these movies that hit home are ultimately good or bad for us. It seems like a choice between Hollywood fun fluff and more intense movies. I tend to like movies that have some depth to them but aren’t depressing. For example, has anyone seen "The Pledge" with Jack Nicholson? Good movie, but damn depressing. "Magnolia" also affected me on a deep level because I had a lot of empathy for the characters and their stories of harm and redemption. "Breaking Away," an oldie but goodie from the late seventies or early eighties had depth and a positive message. "Door-to-Door," a recent TV movie (TNT, I think), was an inspiring story of perseverance. "The Sopranos" isn’t a movie, but the show has an impact on me because of the complexity of the characters. Besides, Tony has panic attacks, but on the other hand, he’s a criminal who steals and has people killed. Of course, there’s many others. I just wondered what other people’s experiences have been with films and how they affect your state-of-mind. It’s such an ubiquitous medium. By the way, the book that scared me the most: "Dad" by William Wharton. It has to do with taking care of an elderly parent. Lauren —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
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:I just had the pleasure of seeing Austin Powers in Goldmember! And I :absolutely loved it!! Not as good as the first two…but very :entertaining nonetheless. : :I need a break from movies that require thinking. I’m loving just going :for the fluff stuff now. High brow stuff will have to wait. Rent "Orange County" with Jack Black, it was very funny 
I`ve been into the light stuff the last few weeks, "Corky Romano", "Joe Dirt", silly movies, but fun nevetheless. I also saw "Harry Potter" and absolutely loved this movie!! Jackie ~*~Hope’ is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tunes without the words And never stops –at all~*~
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Hi, Di, "There is one movie I do want to see where it’ll contain anxiety. It’s a movie about a psychiatrist or therapist who has anxiety disorders" If you find the name of the movie please let me know… smiles, Elise
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I like light-hearted and funny movies too. I also enjoy a good mystery or thriller, but not the Friday the 13th type. Not into gore at all. I also get a kick out of Jackie Chan movies. I don’t mind crying, but I do like a movie with a happy ending or it isn’t worth watching. Sometimes I don’t know what the ending will bring so I take a chance. I think we have enough depression and anxiety in our lives that we don’t need to see it constantly on TV or at the movies. There is one movie I do want to see where it’ll contain anxiety. It’s a movie about a psychiatrist or therapist who has anxiety disorders, not a comedy. I can’t think of the name of it so maybe I’ll try a Google search. Hugs, Di When reading these posts, it seems like movies are having a profound effect on many of us, sometimes for the worse (such as MAC’s response re Vanilla Sky and Wolfen’s re Requiem for a Dream). I don’t know if some of these movies that hit home are ultimately good or bad for us. It seems like a choice between Hollywood fun fluff and more intense movies. I tend to like movies that have some depth to them but aren’t depressing. For example, has anyone seen "The Pledge" with Jack Nicholson? Good movie, but damn depressing. "Magnolia" also affected me on a deep level because I had a lot of empathy for the characters and their stories of harm and redemption. "Breaking Away," an oldie but goodie from the late seventies or early eighties had depth and a positive message. "Door-to-Door," a recent TV movie (TNT, I think), was an inspiring story of perseverance. "The Sopranos" isn’t a movie, but the show has an impact on me because of the complexity of the characters. Besides, Tony has panic attacks, but on the other hand, he’s a criminal who steals and has people killed. Of course, there’s many others. I just wondered what other people’s experiences have been with films and how they affect your state-of-mind. It’s such an ubiquitous medium. By the way, the book that scared me the most: "Dad" by William Wharton. It has to do with taking care of an elderly parent. Lauren —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
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I like light-hearted and funny movies too. I also enjoy a good mystery or thriller, but not the Friday the 13th type. Not into gore at all. I also get a kick out of Jackie Chan movies. I don’t mind crying, but I do like a movie with a happy ending or it isn’t worth watching. Sometimes I don’t know what the ending will bring so I take a chance. I think we have enough depression and anxiety in our lives that we don’t need to see it constantly on TV or at the movies. There is one movie I do want to see where it’ll contain anxiety. It’s a movie about a psychiatrist or therapist who has anxiety disorders, not a comedy. I can’t think of the name of it so maybe I’ll try a Google search. Hugs, Di
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – When reading these posts, it seems like movies are having a profound effect on many of us, sometimes for the worse (such as MAC’s response re Vanilla Sky and Wolfen’s re Requiem for a Dream). I don’t know if some of these movies that hit home are ultimately good or bad for us. It seems like a choice between Hollywood fun fluff and more intense movies. I tend to like movies that have some depth to them but aren’t depressing. For example, has anyone seen "The Pledge" with Jack Nicholson? Good movie, but damn depressing. "Magnolia" also affected me on a deep level because I had a lot of empathy for the characters and their stories of harm and redemption. "Breaking Away," an oldie but goodie from the late seventies or early eighties had depth and a positive message. "Door-to-Door," a recent TV movie (TNT, I think), was an inspiring story of perseverance. "The Sopranos" isn’t a movie, but the show has an impact on me because of the complexity of the characters. Besides, Tony has panic attacks, but on the other hand, he’s a criminal who steals and has people killed. Of course, there’s many others. I just wondered what other people’s experiences have been with films and how they affect your state-of-mind. It’s such an ubiquitous medium. By the way, the book that scared me the most: "Dad" by William Wharton. It has to do with taking care of an elderly parent. Lauren —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
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Its one thing to read about it…its a nother thing to actually have to do it. Big difference betweem the two. Peace, John – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – By the way, the book that scared me the most: "Dad" by William Wharton. It has to do with taking care of an elderly parent. Lauren —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
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Also…saw Bourne Identity recently. Very good. Have read much of Ludlum’s catalog and this script was pretty faithful to the characters. See it if you get the chance. A twisty plot. Peace, John – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just had the pleasure of seeing Austin Powers in Goldmember! And I absolutely loved it!! Not as good as the first two…but very entertaining nonetheless. I need a break from movies that require thinking. I’m loving just going for the fluff stuff now. High brow stuff will have to wait. Peace, John When reading these posts, it seems like movies are having a profound effect on many of us, sometimes for the worse (such as MAC’s response re Vanilla Sky and Wolfen’s re Requiem for a Dream). I don’t know if some of these movies that hit home are ultimately good or bad for us. It seems like a choice between Hollywood fun fluff and more intense movies. I tend to like movies that have some depth to them but aren’t depressing. For example, has anyone seen "The Pledge" with Jack Nicholson? Good movie, but damn depressing. "Magnolia" also affected me on a deep level because I had a lot of empathy for the characters and their stories of harm and redemption. "Breaking Away," an oldie but goodie from the late seventies or early eighties had depth and a positive message. "Door-to-Door," a recent TV movie (TNT, I think), was an inspiring story of perseverance. "The Sopranos" isn’t a movie, but the show has an impact on me because of the complexity of the characters. Besides, Tony has panic attacks, but on the other hand, he’s a criminal who steals and has people killed. Of course, there’s many others. I just wondered what other people’s experiences have been with films and how they affect your state-of-mind. It’s such an ubiquitous medium. By the way, the book that scared me the most: "Dad" by William Wharton. It has to do with taking care of an elderly parent. Lauren —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
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I just had the pleasure of seeing Austin Powers in Goldmember! And I absolutely loved it!! Not as good as the first two…but very entertaining nonetheless. I need a break from movies that require thinking. I’m loving just going for the fluff stuff now. High brow stuff will have to wait. Peace, John – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – When reading these posts, it seems like movies are having a profound effect on many of us, sometimes for the worse (such as MAC’s response re Vanilla Sky and Wolfen’s re Requiem for a Dream). I don’t know if some of these movies that hit home are ultimately good or bad for us. It seems like a choice between Hollywood fun fluff and more intense movies. I tend to like movies that have some depth to them but aren’t depressing. For example, has anyone seen "The Pledge" with Jack Nicholson? Good movie, but damn depressing. "Magnolia" also affected me on a deep level because I had a lot of empathy for the characters and their stories of harm and redemption. "Breaking Away," an oldie but goodie from the late seventies or early eighties had depth and a positive message. "Door-to-Door," a recent TV movie (TNT, I think), was an inspiring story of perseverance. "The Sopranos" isn’t a movie, but the show has an impact on me because of the complexity of the characters. Besides, Tony has panic attacks, but on the other hand, he’s a criminal who steals and has people killed. Of course, there’s many others. I just wondered what other people’s experiences have been with films and how they affect your state-of-mind. It’s such an ubiquitous medium. By the way, the book that scared me the most: "Dad" by William Wharton. It has to do with taking care of an elderly parent. Lauren —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
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I just wondered what other people’s experiences have been with films and how they affect your state-of-mind. It’s such an ubiquitous medium.
I have started avoiding movies, in general, but more specifically depressing ones. There was a time that I saw sad things that happened in movies as an abstratction, but perhaps it is experience, but now they all hit too close to home. I am avoiding depressing tv shows as well. Perhaps it is a slow point in the industry but there seems to be a glut of bad, and depressing movies/ tv. As if showing horrible things happening to people is, in and of itself, drama. A good example of this is ER. I can’t watch the show anymore because it has decided to kill off all its main characters in heartbreaking ways. If you care about the characters at all, you would come from watching the show depressed for the characters. It is lazy writing just sticking a horrible death in there and looking to the power of that and the actor to bring the drama. There also, imho used to be more variety. For instance, I remember summer used to be a very fun time for movies. Not that they were great but movies like "one crazy summer" and "porkeys" and "armed and dangerous" and "goastbusters" — one right after another each weekend. Now… "road to perdition," "minority report," "K-19 the widowmaker" "insomnia" all heavy fair without any sort of life affirming "you can do it" lesson. Where are the romantic comedys –"when harry met sally?" Where are the cute teen flicks — even if they aren’t every good? All these movies had a message no matter what the medium, most of the time, life is pretty darn good. For me, the utter dirth of any such "life is good" movies does affect my state of mind. Movies have always been a big part of what brings joy to me, but it is hard these days with bad, or depressing movies. I have started looking to older movies or independant flicks.
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When reading these posts, it seems like movies are having a profound effect on many of us, sometimes for the worse (such as MAC’s response re Vanilla Sky and Wolfen’s re Requiem for a Dream). I don’t know if some of these movies that hit home are ultimately good or bad for us. It seems like a choice between Hollywood fun fluff and more intense movies. I tend to like movies that have some depth to them but aren’t depressing. For example, has anyone seen "The Pledge" with Jack Nicholson? Good movie, but damn depressing. "Magnolia" also affected me on a deep level because I had a lot of empathy for the characters and their stories of harm and redemption. "Breaking Away," an oldie but goodie from the late seventies or early eighties had depth and a positive message. "Door-to-Door," a recent TV movie (TNT, I think), was an inspiring story of perseverance. "The Sopranos" isn’t a movie, but the show has an impact on me because of the complexity of the characters. Besides, Tony has panic attacks, but on the other hand, he’s a criminal who steals and has people killed. Of course, there’s many others. I just wondered what other people’s experiences have been with films and how they affect your state-of-mind. It’s such an ubiquitous medium. By the way, the book that scared me the most: "Dad" by William Wharton. It has to do with taking care of an elderly parent. Lauren —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
