Journal #3: One ticket, please!

Journal #3: We discussed in class how perception is our ticket of admission to the world outside. There are numerous experiences in which we would not be able to engage without our senses, but one of the industries that has really been capitalizing on our senses over the last few decades has been the movie industry. Everything from detailed sound effects to the dizzying array of visual effects (CGI, animated, models, bluescreening, and so on) can be used to accent a brilliantly written script. For anyone who loves the cinema, there is nothing better than sitting in the theatre and hearing the surround-sound screams or the stars surrounding you on the screen as the space ship takes off into hyperspace or your favorite song being played softly in the background as the hero goes in for the first kiss. Do you have a favorite cinematic moment? Have you ever been to an IMAX or 3-D movie? Do you find the sensory experiences at the movies an enhancement or distraction from the experience? Do you enjoy going to the movies with other people or do you prefer to watch movies at home alone?

The aroma of buttery popcorn fills the air. Nestled into a soft cushy chair, you take a sip of ice cold cola. The opening credits begin and the transportation begins.

The action may be so intense, that one can feel wind blowing through their hair, as the cars speeds away from danger. The “don’t go in there” scene will have neck hairs raising as the next victim walks into doom. The moment the hero leans in for a kiss, hearts will be pounding. As the family dog drifts away , even the manliest man will shed a tear.

The best cinematic moment is the moment you forget that "it's just a movie." That is my favorite thing about a movie, it takes a person out of reality and lets them experience a whole new world. A world away from everyday stresses and worries. In a hour and half, I can visit a strange land, befriend interesting characters, and embark on a outrageous adventure.

At this point in my life, I feel as if I am not only living one very stressful life, but multiple stressful lives. My first "life" is an active high senior. Keeping up with numerous clubs, volunteer services, standardized testing, senior fees, and the dreaded college applications...it's enough to turn a seventeen year old blue.

Then theres my "second life", a college sophmore. I use to think high school requirements were consuming, that all i changed when i steped onto a college campus. With the fast moving circulum and the "no nonsence" teachers, my stress level has reached all new heights.

With this kind of double life schedule, I can't afford to take a real vacation. I only have enough time and money to enjoy simple fun with family and friends. And you guessed it! One of my all time favorites is a trip to the movie theatre!

For under ten dollars and less the two hours, I can sit back and be transported to a whole new world, one that has nothing to do with homework, essays, fees, or exams! Hollywood has created effects that entertain all of our sences, so that we feel like we are somwhere far far away. I can laugh, munch, swoon, scream, cry, explore, travel and enjoy myself with my loved ones, without every leaving my seat!