avatarNatalie Forrest

Summary

The author reflects on their transition from frequent movie theater visits to preferring the comfort of home viewing, especially on their 50th birthday.

Abstract

The author, a self-proclaimed Agatha Christie fan, recalls their last movie theater experience in 2017, watching "Murder on the Orient Express" with their brother. Despite a history of regular movie outings, including Christmas traditions and indie film viewings with a friend, the author found themselves opting to stay home. On their 50th birthday, the author chose to celebrate by watching "Queens of Mystery" on Amazon Prime in their pajamas, accompanied by their pets, rather than going out. The article suggests that reaching a certain level of adulthood might mean finding the ultimate comfort and convenience in streaming services at home, which the author seems to have embraced wholeheartedly.

Opinions

  • The author has a strong preference for the convenience and comfort of home viewing over traditional movie theaters.
  • The author values quality time with family and friends, whether it's at the theater or at home.
  • The author implies a negative opinion about the 2017 adaptation of "Murder on the Orient Express."
  • The author finds the experience of watching movies at home, with the ability to pause and no bathroom lines, to be superior to the theater experience.
  • The author suggests that the decision to stay home and watch movies rather than going out might be a milestone in becoming a "real adult."

I’m Your Movie Theater Now

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The last movie I saw in an actual theater was in 2017. My brother took me to see the latest version of Murder on the Orient Express, because I am a huge Agatha Christie fan. Loved spending time with my brother. The movie? Well, the less said about that monstrosity the better.

But I used to love going to the movies. My brother and I would catch 3 to 4 new movies a month. We always went to the movies on Christmas Eve and again on Christmas night. My best friend Tiff and I would get together a minimum of twice a month to take in late night indie films at the Little Theater in the city.

At some point, probably while I was planning on going out somewhere (maybe to the movies?) I stopped, thought to myself “Nah. I’m not going,” and I just stayed home. Probably took a nap.

Yesterday was my 50th birthday and we decided to have dinner delivered so we didn’t have to leave the house. (Well, I stepped out the door to get the mail.) I did what I wanted to do on my birthday. I woke up late, stayed in my pajamas all day and watched both seasons of Queens of Mystery on Amazon Prime.

Maybe you can call yourself a real adult when Prime/Netflix/Hulu/Peacock, in your pajamas, sitting next to your dog and your cat, in your living room, with a pause button and no lines for the bathroom makes a better movie theater.

Life Lessons
Self
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