09-09-2010, 09:08 AM
Quote:Even today I prefer to watch movies alone. It has nothing to do with being a recluse or asocial; to the contrary, it is perhaps because I feel too connected to others around me, and can't separate myself from their experience. In order to have a complete, pure experience of a story, I require a buffer zone between me and other human beings. I'm interacting with the people in the story, in another world.
I feel like this too, though only with "emotional" movies. Watching a funny movie together with other people makes it even more funny, and sharing an action movie makes the experience even more exciting. But when it comes to private feelings, I do think it's best enjoyed alone.
When I was still living at home, a looong time ago, my little brother used to make smacking noises whenever people kissed on TV. Spoils the mood for sure.