Last Saturday’s entry
made me realize that I have forgotten to tell you all about our Wednesday
tradition. Well, if you haven’t figured it out already, I am a bit of a pop
culture addict. I can tell you how many focusing crystals are in Darth Vader’s
lightsaber, the molecular composition of Captain America’s shield, or what the
resonance frequency of the U.S.S. Enterprise is. I have always said that if I
ever put my abilities towards the forces of good, I could probably cure cancer.
However, I have to admit, seeing all those zombie movies in the past has given
me a lot of good ideas when it came to dealing with these maggot bags. So I
guess really it was only a matter of time before I initiated movie night for
the crew.
While the video
department and its thousand-plus titles are open to pretty much anyone at any
time, Wednesdays are actually reserved for a time when we make popcorn, eat the
movie theater style boxes of candy and watch a movie as a group. Attendance is
not mandatory but everyone is encouraged to attend. Then if a movie is really
good or if it is really bad, then we often have a round table discussion where
we can talk about the film. The implementation of beds folded up into futon
style has made it much more comfortable to watch movies now and I would say
darn near almost everyone is in attendance depending on which movie is showing.
(Kasondra and Brad
are often suspiciously absent from movie time. Everyone else clustered all
together in one section of the store while their sleeping quarters are way over
on the other side of the store. I wonder what they do during those two hours?)
We do have some
rules. Zero horror movies. We are living in a horror movie. The last thing we
want is to further subject ourselves to more nightmares. Sci-fi and fantasy are
more popular than I expected. I think it has something to do with the escapism;
to be transported to a completely different world where we don't have to think
about all the shambling horrors staggering around outside. Sappy love stories
and movies like Marley & Me are
pretty much banned as well. One is for the vomit factor and the other is to
prevent a rash of mass suicides.
Comedies are always
big hits. Everyone seems to love them. Plus, there is an unexpected bonus to
watching something like Dumb & Dumber
in a group of people. Sports movies have also been a real hit. Gridiron Gang, Coach Carter, Remember the
Titans, all those have gotten good praise. The longest post game wrap up
still resides with A Few Good Men.
Despite the movie being over twenty years old, the moral implications of the
movie can be almost endlessly debated. But I will say this. We made the girls
sit through Rocky III. They countered
with Magic Mike. Ugg…
But everyone has been
really good sports. We vote on the rotation and there have been a few nights
where we have even done some double features. It is a wonderful break from
reality to have movie night. It’s been going for several weeks now and I will
try to keep you updated on some flicks that we choose. Maybe you need a pick me
up or a recommendation.
I better hustle. I am
helping make the popcorn and we are going to try cooking real kernel corn
instead of microwaving. Tonight’s feature: Ocean’s
11. Man, I loves me some George Clooney stealing from Vegas…
