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We’ve all been stuck in our bubbles for over a year now and comfort in a time of uncertainty is kind of a must. Some find it in baking. Some find it in exercise. But most of us have found some comfort in watching streamed movies or shows or dusting off beloved dvds. The Washington Post had a story about this recently, Here’s why deep down we like rewatching the same old movies and shows — especially during the pandemic. A snippet:
Many have escalated their rewatching of favorite movies and TV shows during the pandemic, finding them to be creature comforts while stranded in their homes indefinitely, especially with the ever-growing number of streaming services making this content just a click away. All this rewatching raises the question: What makes something rewatchable in the first place, beyond the simple fact that you liked it?
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As for what makes a movie rewatchable, “there’s not necessarily a unified theory,” said Fennessey. “I do think it needs four to five incredible rewatchable scenes, the moments, whether they’re one minute or 15 minutes, that either require a deeper level of understanding or are just fun to re-create in your mind.”
It’s also helpful to have quotable lines and actors who spark unexpected conversation, as evidenced by an episode about “The Shining” that led to an examination of Jack Nicholson’s career.
I know I have some favorite things I can watch again and again, not all of them old. The Brokenwood Mysteries on Acorn I have watched again and again. It is written by Tim Balme (I am a fan) and made in New Zealand. It’s quirky, funny, and I never get tired of it.
I recently rewatched Bridgerton multiple times...and I don’t think I’m done with it, either. It’s just beautiful, full of humor and steamy romance — a gorgeous entertainment.
As for movies...well that’s a big subject. We don’t have a DVD player hooked up currently so that hasn’t been on our watching menu. But I’d love to hear from you! What movie or show is rewatch able in these pandemic times?
The weekend begins now. Come in, be comfortable, and share your day, your weekend plans, your menus! This is an open thread.