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A Holiday Weekend at the Movies
Going to the movies alone, especially on a weekend, is an acquired skill, which took me years to develop. Now, it’s my favorite way to go. I love being able to choose the film, the theater, the screening time, and my seat, without compromise. There are no distractions from worrying if the person I’m with is bored and annoyed that he was dragged to the movie in the first place. When I’m facing a long holiday weekend ahead with no real plans, it’s a perfect activity. That’s how I came to see Amreeka, a wonderful film by Cherien Dabis, about a middle-class Palestinian woman and her teenage son who immigrate to a small town in Illinois to make their way in America. Don’t miss it!
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I love going to the movies by myself as well. But I especially enjoy going during the off times when the tickets are cheaper and the free seats more plentiful. I rarely have the energy to go solo on a Friday or Saturday night. Despite my Singlutionaryness, it still makes me feel like something is wrong with me.
Unless of course, I happen to be in town visiting! Then it’s the next best thing!
Thanks for the film recommendation!
Except for on very special occasions, I’ve pretty much given up going to the movies. Once the cinemas in my area hit $10.00 a showing, I decided it wasn’t worth it anymore. Now I sing the praises of Netflix! It’s been a godsend! I get to watch so many more fantastic films now!