Movie Films

This wonder woman LOVES going to the movies. It's one of my favorite things. I don't know why. It must be the combination of my intense love of popcorn and almost equal love for sitting. Over the years I have seen many films because of this little passion of mine, and I have developed a small opinion on the types of movies that come out. And, of course, because I'm so wonderful, I'm going to share those opinions with all of you wonderful people.

Drama- A classic never dies. If you are in a particularly intelligent, angsty, or pretentious mood a drama is a good score. They usually are the movies that got the Academy wrapped around their little finger and dominate the Best Picture category. Expect lots of night scenes, tears, suspense and maybe one or two scenes you wouldn't want to watch with Mom and Dad.

Documentary- Real reality on your TV. Documentary can vary depending on the topic of the filmmakers. This is truly a grab bag category, but nobody wants to admit it. But really, you can get anything from the flight of birds to a high school's presidential elections. The only problem: sometimes no script means no story...or does it?

Comedy- One of the big money makers. Anyone and everyone loves to laugh. From screw ball to dark, whatever your humor or pleasure you can find a comedy that will tickle your funny bone. If you're having a bad day, this would be a good one to run with. The best cure for a frown is a smile...or something corny like that.

Action- Hold onto your hats! This category is one that will leave you breathless and at the edge of your seats. Your pulse will race and you will sweat buckets if it's a good one, you'll squirm in your seat if it's a bad one. The truth is with all the advancements in technologies this category has been the most effected. Gone are the days of awesome stunt double scene where a guy hangs from a moving helicopter. Now we've got a computer to insert a dude in there. But, don't get me wrong, nothing, NOTHING is better than a great action flick.

Romantic Comedy-Another classic that doesn't seem to die. There was a dry spell for a while there when this wonder woman thought the golden age of romantic comedies died along with the rainforest and talking on your cell in the car. But again, there are still some out there gasping for air among the sea of terrible, terrible romantic comedies. My recommendation? Unless a FRIEND recommends, wait till they come out on DVD.

Horror- One word: EW. If you are one of those people who likes to be scared stupid at the movies it's because you haven't ever really been scared in real life. You are spoiled. For everyone else, just don't bother. Life is too real to pay ten dollars to be scared out of your mind.

Foreign- Que pasa? If you really, really want to look cool in front of your friends suggest a foreign film. Subtitles usually turn people off. Smart people like subtitles, smart people are cultured. Wanna make a good impression? Go foreign.

Musicals-There has been some what of a revival as of late in this category. Once considered a dinosaur of old Hollywood the movie musical is quickly becoming the new money maker. Think about it: musicals must have soundtracks, soundtracks become CDs. Come Christmas you've got a CD and DVD to sell, and twice the money! And those tunes do put a skip in your step.

Classics-To end with, the classics really don't die. If you ever get the opportunity to see one of the golden oldies on a big screen, don't walk, run. Some of those films were meant for the long panorama screen and can only truly be appreciated as cinematic art when in a theatre. The costumes, the glamour, the wonder.

Viewing, WW