Second time around

[Davycc]

Over a few drinks last night we got to talking about films and which were our favourites. it struck me that I was in the minority of people who although I may love a film don't enjoy watching it again even a few years later with very few exceptions. Her indoors and a lot of others can almost watch the same films week in week out. Is it just me or is there anyone else who feels this way, once watched move on.

[Deleted User 728]

I think you're in the minority, to be honest.

With movies, music and books, I find I can enjoy my favourites over and over. Obviously, books take a bit longer, music is much more instant and portable, while movies are somewhere in between - it's an investment of a couple of hours of your time, after all - but if anything I think it says something about your personality.

Most blokes collect or obsess over something: I've got thousands of records, hundreds of CDs and DVDs, a couple of hundred books and a large Subbuteo collection so those are my passions. I'm guessing you have very little in terms of material goods, but you might be particularly proud of your car or have a lot of fishing gear or something ?

We haven't talked about games either. I repeatedly play old games that I love across many formats. Even though I know what happens, I still love playing them and as with certain films, songs and stories you can often find something in them that you might have overlooked the first time round.

[johnh]

Music doesn't really count. There has to be at least 10 years elapse before I watch a film again or read a book again, and they have to be good films and books.

[Aaron]

I don't watch films one time around , just don't seem to hold my attention. Think I watched one last year .

[Deleted User 728]

I don't watch films one time around , just don't seem to hold my attention. Think I watched one last year .

You're not Michael Owen in disguise are you ??

[Deleted User 728]

Music doesn't really count. There has to be at least 10 years elapse before I watch a film again or read a book again, and they have to be good films and books.

Yeah, I know what you mean about music .. but movies ?? Ten years ??
I've seen movies a couple of movies three times at the cinema this year alone

[Davycc]

Years ago in my 20s I loved my motorbikes to some it may bring back memories when I say I had one of the first ever Yamaha 350 LC's in the UK I then moved on to Fireblades and because of back problems a BMW 1100R.... then I moved onto cars BMW's Audis etc. I had a detached 5 bed 2 reception house with an en suite that I could have played 5 a side in and a double detached garage with all my needs. Today I drive a 13 year old SAAB collect nothing but dust, live in a 3 bed bought council house do a little sketching rescue the odd bird of the feathered kind and drink a bit of red wine. I'm now happier than I ever was and yes I'm not materialistic at all.... now. ( I do know that I could have read the fishing or car bit the wrong way but thats not you're style mate )
Here's the rub, I feel I need things to challenge me, I hate boredom. I have loads of films and TV show I love (wont go over them again they're posted in numerous places ) but I get bored watching something I already know the outcome of.

Myabe it is just me... do I need help

[Deleted User 728]

Myabe it is just me... do I need help

After reading the rest of that post I would say you're one of the last people to need help.
It sounds like you've achieved a healthy level of equilibrium in your life, having grown to understand your own needs, balancing necessity with desire.

I salute you, sir !

[johnh]

Music doesn't really count. There has to be at least 10 years elapse before I watch a film again or read a book again, and they have to be good films and books.

Yeah, I know what you mean about music .. but movies ?? Ten years ??
I've seen movies a couple of movies three times at the cinema this year alone

The other week when it was freezing cold and ppppppouring down, I was stumped for something to do one afternoon so I logged into Sky films on my laptop. I spent the afternoon watching 'Zulu' which I last saw several years ago. It was a well made film and I appreciated that (again) but I can't say that it was a mega experience - just helped pass the time. As Del Boy said 'I must be a Palastine'.

[Mr Russell]

I'm in the majority then as I can watch my favourtie movies/tv shows over and over again and do so on a regularly basis.