With the all the current topic discussions regarding Xmas movies, and holiday movies, here is my take on them...
I don't know anyone else, but when it comes to movie themes (as it relates to the seasons), I tend to be a contrarian.
That is, I'd rather watch a movie where the season is drastically different to what's going on outside!
EXAMPLE #1: If it's cold and wintery outside, I like to watch/rent "summer" type of movies.
EXAMPLE #2: During summer, when it gets so friggin' hot, I want to watch something that will take my mind off the heat. So, I'll settle for a movie that has lots of snow, or cold weather outdoors. That's what happened this summer when I finally saw the mid-80's movie "Runaway Train", which took place in wintery weather.
Weird, eh?
But I guess it's kinda like being in a cold wintery place, and longing to go to someplace warm, like Hawaii. That kinda feeling.
Then again, I live in Northern California, where it doesn't snow as much as it does in the Midwest or Eastern States.
Posted by jlp937 (Member # 1877) on :
This is kind of funny because I always watch things that DO have stuff to do with the current season. At the end of school, which would be May, since we aren't in school anymore I like to watch The Allnighter, Midnight Madness, Twister and Dazed and Confused.
Of course this time of year I like to watch all of the Christmas stuff and even About Last Night..it always makes me think of holidays.
I actually prefer to watch stuff while it is in season rather than out. I watch Summer Rental and Summer School in the summer time. Call me crazy but I like what I like. Hey I might have to watch The Shining more this winter!!
Posted by isis9968 (Member # 1780) on :
Steven, I knew you were a little backwards and confused...thanks for prooving it.
I do both, I love watching movies that go with the season, like scary movies at Halloween, but I can watch a scary movie anytime. I mean Friday the 13th in the Summer is as cool then as it is at Halloween.
But, towards the end of January and February when I am desperate to get out of the house, I start watching summer stuff, to get myself looking forward to the end of winter.
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