tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post1850840394384240272..comments2024-03-27T18:25:17.905-06:00Comments on Books We Love Insider Blog: "Let's Go to the Movies!" "No, I'd Rather Stay Home." by Shirley MartinBWL Publishing Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17395363916983844544noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-16221247742034146732015-01-02T21:38:32.674-07:002015-01-02T21:38:32.674-07:00I enjoyed your post, Shirley. You covered the deca...I enjoyed your post, Shirley. You covered the decades of movie-going so well. Frankly, I think it's sad that the drive-in movies have gone by the wayside. I remember when we took our 5-year-old son to the drive-in movies to see Starwars on a balmy summer night. The real night sky just seemed to meld with the starry sky on the movie screen. It was memorable!Sydell Voellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02862642258281995462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-50477224499404752542015-01-02T08:32:36.895-07:002015-01-02T08:32:36.895-07:00We still go to the movies, usually the earliest sh...We still go to the movies, usually the earliest showing, sometimes 10 a.m. and we've been the only one in the theater. That's great. We also love watching streamed movies and DVDs. When I was a kid-eons ago--our family went to a double feature every Friday night, always a good movie paired with what was called a B movie. (most not so good.)Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-13291106584165986472015-01-01T20:33:21.424-07:002015-01-01T20:33:21.424-07:00Oh, those were the days. Many of those old movies ...Oh, those were the days. Many of those old movies are just classics. The musicals were magic and I'm still a sucker for them. One of my all time favorites was From Here to Eternity. I loved the 'B' movies and the newsreels too. Victoria Chathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064028734034371341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-24828061169773566052015-01-01T19:34:27.489-07:002015-01-01T19:34:27.489-07:00Hi Shirley,
Great post. I can remember the Saturda...Hi Shirley,<br />Great post. I can remember the Saturday arvo when we used to go to the old "flea hoüse" as the theatre was called and watch a full movie, plus cartoons and then short Superman or Phantom movie as well.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-29601790528276426892015-01-01T17:14:36.401-07:002015-01-01T17:14:36.401-07:00Funny, I don't think I ever watched the Andy H...Funny, I don't think I ever watched the Andy Hardy movies. I did enjoy the dramas, such as "Laura" or the one I mentioned, "Woman in the Window." Shirley Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07120243716446976419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-68921034460075815972015-01-01T17:13:00.936-07:002015-01-01T17:13:00.936-07:00Tricia, I feel the same as you about the actor'...Tricia, I feel the same as you about the actor's diction. Often, it seems as if they just mumble. Shirley Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07120243716446976419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-65170304739834524572015-01-01T17:12:01.827-07:002015-01-01T17:12:01.827-07:00IMO, it's so much better to watch a movie at ...IMO, it's so much better to watch a movie at home. Thanks for your reply, Sandy.Shirley Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07120243716446976419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-22062875409696506292015-01-01T16:57:15.285-07:002015-01-01T16:57:15.285-07:00How I loved the Andy Hardy movies. Mostly now I go...How I loved the Andy Hardy movies. Mostly now I go to see art house movies but they don't shine like the old ones.Karla Stoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14222199844845334313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-18196625919252481232015-01-01T16:39:17.874-07:002015-01-01T16:39:17.874-07:00Ah those old movies, Shirley. What memories. My si...Ah those old movies, Shirley. What memories. My sister and I would join the queue in the rain to watch such movies as The Bells of St Mary's- remember- Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman. The last one I saw at the theater was Avatar and spent half the film with my eyes closed as I suffer vertigo. I enjoyed it much more at home without the 3D glasses and the noise. And the actor's diction was so much better years ago. Half the time these days I think I am going deaf.Tricia McGillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02096440033015601944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-4944266750125371952015-01-01T14:28:47.921-07:002015-01-01T14:28:47.921-07:00I prefer to read, too, Shirley, and like Ginger I ...I prefer to read, too, Shirley, and like Ginger I have fond memories of the drive-in theatre. I recall seeing the Hitchcock thriller PSYCHO at a drive in. Both my daughters and grand daughter love to go out and see the latest flick. I'd rather stay in and watch whatever is showing on HBO or Direct TV.Sandy Semeradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00690611576064729822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-43846439141325986152015-01-01T12:04:55.204-07:002015-01-01T12:04:55.204-07:00I'd rather read, too. Thanks for your comment,...I'd rather read, too. Thanks for your comment, Ginger. Shirley Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07120243716446976419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-76480948822665584832015-01-01T12:04:05.667-07:002015-01-01T12:04:05.667-07:00Ann, that's how I feel. And you can watch a m...Ann, that's how I feel. And you can watch a movie at your own speed, setting the remote on Pause when you want to take a break. No noisy moviegoers. Shirley Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07120243716446976419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-82497863305520488942015-01-01T09:52:57.669-07:002015-01-01T09:52:57.669-07:00I always get near a jerk at the theater who coughs...I always get near a jerk at the theater who coughs, sneezes or talks through the entire film. I miss the days of the drive-in when you could watch in the comfort of your own car...or make out if the movie was boring. *lol* Now I rent movies when there is one I want to watch, but I'd rather read...books are usually much better. Happy New Year, my friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09683064637626718318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-43158801015648727262015-01-01T08:49:18.519-07:002015-01-01T08:49:18.519-07:00I used to love to go to the movies, until, as you ...I used to love to go to the movies, until, as you described, Shirley, the whole movie-theater atmosphere changed. People talking out loud was the main thing that bugged me. Now I'm quite happy to watch a movie in the comfort--and quiet--of my own home.Ann Herrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041353495884375883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-83013937522826286822015-01-01T08:17:46.010-07:002015-01-01T08:17:46.010-07:00Janet, thanks for your comments. Possibly movies a...Janet, thanks for your comments. Possibly movies and acting are more realistic today. I still enjoy many of the old movies, esp. the musicals. Shirley Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07120243716446976419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-86207551288720187552015-01-01T07:25:31.347-07:002015-01-01T07:25:31.347-07:00Shirley, I'm not really a movie watcher. Yes, ...Shirley, I'm not really a movie watcher. Yes, there were some good old ones but I do find in the few new ones I watch these days the acting is much better than in many of the old ones. I also went to the Saturday movies with my friends years ago but I'm not sure the movies was my reason for going. Being with friends and escaping the chores my mother wanted me to do was another. Good luck with your writing.Janet Lane Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15488093917556546485noreply@blogger.com