The Shallow End of the Pool

I did something yesterday that I have never done before. I went to the movie theatre and watched THREE movies in a row. Not since the summer of '87 when our Aunt took me and my brother to see "The Lost Boys" and "Summer School" back-to-back had I attempted something on this level (and even then, we cheated, as we had lunch after the first movie, and they weren't even at the same theatre, so there was a long gap in between). I did it with military precision, too. I worked out the times and how long each movie was, so after each film I had time to hit the bathroom, get a snack, and get to my seat just as the first previews started.

I wouldn't recommend this for just anybody; it takes stamina and no social life. Luckily for me, I have no life and a gallon of soda gives you enough caffeine to make up for the stamina.

I normally love previews. Some people find them annoying, but I don't. Sure, I can't stand it when an extra-long preview basically spells the whole thing out for you from beginning to end, but for the most part they are good. However, when going to see three movies in a row, you tend to see the same previews multiple times. In some cases this can be helpful. For instance, having seen the trailer for the upcoming Jimmy Fallon/Queen Latifah "Taxi" three times, I now know without having to see the movie that is the worst movie ever made. I also saw what is called a "teaser" for next summer's "Batman Begins," and I really can't wait for that.

The three movies I saw were "The Bourne Supremacy," "Collateral," and "The Village." I enjoyed them all on different levels, and some more than others. I'll talk more about them all starting tomorrow.