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I love movies. I love movies of every variety, from classic cinema and foreign films, to light comedies and blast 'em up action films. And while I may enjoy a meaty, substance-filled story over a cotton-candy comedy, I don't think I've seen a film yet that hasn't had some element, scene, or quality that I couldn't appreciate. I like films that make me think, that inspire in me the desire to delve deeper into the glimpses of psychology we are given. But I like to laugh too, and there is power in laughter, in laughing at ourselves or some aspect of life. Both sides are easily found in films from all eras. The history found in film can speak to us on levels that are sometimes subtle, sometimes overt, but always interesting in the context of vision, societal expectations, and the message of the film's directors and producers. Watching remakes of films, or different generation's takes on certain myths or classical literature provides a picture of how we have evolved and changed as a society. The art of moviemaking has evolved as well - from grainy, shaky, black and white images without sound to the newest in CGI special effects, there are well over a hundred years of world vision out there, and with the advent of DvD and digital technology, more and more movies are made easily available to us through our local video stores, and through mail order services like Netflix. The lists, comments and reviews on this page are strictly my opinions, but I would love to hear your comments. Feel free to email me at muse@angelacaperton.com, or leave a comment on my Coffee Time Romance group, in the Arcade here. Let's turn down the lights and nibble on our popcorn. The curtain is about to rise. |