247/365 – people to thank who have had an impact on me. I love to talk. I love to express myself. I love to share my opinions. I love to be heard! LOL. If you know me, you know that all that is true about me. I also love to watch tv and get involved in any discussions regarding the shows that I watch. I also love music and espouse the virtues of my favourite artists at any turn. As well, I’m a fan of books and movies and can find myself in enlightening dialogue regarding characters or plot development. I think this is what makes entertainment that much better – being able to engage into it further than the initial viewing, listening or reading. About a decade or so ago, I was a moderator of a music forum with a few others. New singles and artists were introduced (yes, the days of Napster!!) and threads were opened to discuss the merits or faults about the song and I could spend hours embattled in what I felt was a great song or what should have been a huge hit – I enjoyed making ‘friends’ and being able to have lively debates about whomever was artist du jour. With books, I’ve entered into forums on a work chat site over the years convincing others of the merits of an author and listening to thoughts about others based on what I read. Not always are the recommendations great, but they do always allow me to expand my horizons. When it comes to movies, I go to critic sites and see what others are saying. I also take to heart word of mouth recommendations from friends who I consider would know my tastes – not always have they been right – Birdman?? Hated it!! But the follow-up dialogue was better than the movie. Finally television allows me to engage with people I would not have had things in common with – there are tonnes of co-workers, hockey parents, gym buddies, and Facebook friends who I can text, email, talk to about the episode and come up with theories around the next episode. To all of my entertainment friends, I love having you around (whether we agree or agree to disagree) about what we have in common – our love for escapism!
Category: movies
February 27 – hurray for Hollywood
218/365 – people to thank who have had an impact on me. It’s Oscar night. No, I’m not at a party watching – actually, in my pjs drinking wine and watching Walking Dead live as the Academy Awards are being PVRed; however, I do love movies though. Movies provide me with a form of escapism in the crazy life that I lead. Yes, very fortunate to be living the live of privilege that affords me the luxury of watching movies that move me in a myriad of ways. I can’t even fathom not having movies in my life whether they are being viewed on the big screen, the small screen or even the smaller screen of my ipad or the teeny tiny screen of my phone. I wasn’t allowed to watch movies as a youngster so I missed out on a lot of defining moments in my childhood but I have made up for it since. For all the actors, directors, producers, writers, cinematographers, etc etc, I thank you for taking me on journeys that aren’t even rivalled by my own imagination: space adventures, dystopian landscapes, romantic journeys, terrifying moments in the fetal position, horror nightmares, feelgood moments that replay on and on, tug at the heartstrings moments where I keep my manliness by pretending the tear is actually just a yawn tear (you know what I mean!!). Yes, not a traditional gratitude post but a gratitude post nonetheless. Thank you for allowing me that escape that I need every so often from the daily grind!
randysangha 