I seem to have developed a problem. I could now either be considered as a couch-potato or a movie addict - im thinking maybe movie addict is a better sounding diagnosis?
I will watch just about anything. Really. Now that insomnia is playing with me violently once more I have taken to watching movies. The kind that South African tv is showing. No offence - everyone knows we have world class film and television industries thriving right here in Cape Town, but our national broadcasters leave much to be desired.
The difference between satelite and public access tv is vast. Basically if you really like watching tv you are better off paying for the privilege of having something vaguely cool to watch.
I have taken to watching pretty much any movie that comes along. This ranges from insufferable movies about flesh eating shoppers to half decent movies. last night I watched 'The Hand that Rocks the Cradle'. I couldn't sleep for a few hours afterwards.
The movie is soo creepy yet plausible. An evil nanny and a wonderful happy family in a 1992 thriller! (hahahhaa) I guess even at the time it was kind of made for tv. Its good anyway. It reminded me abit of Rosemary's Baby. Although thats alooot better! Rosemary's Baby is a movie classic in the thriller/horror genre by Roman Polanski. nuff said.
I love to be scared when I watch something. Why do you thing it is when we watch scary things we enjoy it so much? Why do we like to be scared?
I think I discovered the answer whilst surfing around the other day. Apparently while watching a scary movie (particularly with your partner) your brain releases chemicals reminiscent of those needed during the 'fight or flight' response.. These feelgood chemicals can make you feel sexy. Men feel protective, women feel vulnerable - geat combo. It has the uncanny effect of making you feel closer to the person you are with because - if we still lived in caves - this person would be your protector.
Anyways - hope that makes sense (?) and if you get the chance and are in mediocre-tv-land sometime watch this movie. It's creepy.
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