Wednesday, 13 October 2010

How often is too often?

I went to the cinema three times this weekend.  Three different cinemas on three different days.  It has never really occurred to me that this is out of the ordinary but at work on Monday I was asked by someone why I had been to the cinema so often and came to the conclusion that any genuine answer I might be able to give would be deemed insufficient.

The simple fact is this:
I love films.

And even more I love the cinematic viewing experience.

I've always enjoyed watching films and loved going to the cinema with friends and family but since Uni and moving to London it has become a real passion of mine.  The London Film Festival is my most anticipated event of the year (followed closely by Oscar nominations) and I scour the programme and create ridiculously complicated spreadsheets based upon favourite choices, likelihood of getting tickets, friend availability and too many other things to list....

So yes, I'm a keen cinema goer.  An enthusiast even.  And it has suddenly occurred to me that for many, going to the cinema is something to do on the occasion that there's something on that you heard is good or to while away the time in the summer when the weather is bad.

So I have decided to record (for posterity I'm sure, rather than anything else) my cinematic experiences and my general love of all aspects of film.  I'll be heading to the LFF for the first of 9 films tomorrow and will be trying to put my thoughts into reviews longer than 140 characters for the first time.

Wish me luck!

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