Escape and Bad movie-ing

So sometimes a bad movie is still entertaining, because its still entertaining. Sometime entertainment for entertainment's sake is awesome. Bad movies come in many flavors; but the worst are the ones that think they are oscar worthy, but we see right through the effort, you can tell they are trying too hard...they film in exotic locals (not exotic, but uncommon...northern Italy, or Newfoundland...or something), they let the camera sit too long on scenes, and the actors talk very little; because it is about the "acting".

Some bad movies are so very entertaining...the action movie is a prime example...visual stimulation, loud noises, funny dialogue...like non-sexual porn really. Sometimes a dumb, senseless comedy serves the same purpose.

While I am on the topic of movies, why do people avoid going to movies alone...its not like its a great opportunity to socialize, in fact you aren't supposed to talk. I travel alot, and often on my own, so its a prime opportunity to see movies that I can't see otherwise...with kids and wife and whatnot. I think more people should do things alone more often...its like people have lost the ability to be alone with themselves.

Escape is an essential part of keeping sane...you need to disconnect from everyday life, and even other people from time to time...reset your brain...other people add clutter to the train of thought; you need to drop a few extra cars off the train every once in awhile.

Now I am not anti-social...quite the opposite (look I am blogging)...but as with all things, balance is key...too much "together" time is bad, and so is too much alone time. Same as beer, and food, and most all things; balance is the most healthy. I am not balanced...not at all, I drink too much, eat to many rich foods, sit too much and exercise too little. But I know balance is healthy...that doesn't mean I actually do it.

So...don't be afraid to go to a few bad movies...and definitely don't let others decide if you like the movie. And be unbalanced for the love of pete.

By the way...I don't proof these...this is pure stream of conciousness...

Is this soap box too big...or am I shrinking? Whatever...time for another beer and a burger...maybe an action comedy movie....