Matinees

Today's injustice is brought to you courtesy of the American Movie Association.

Movie matinees are not what they used to be.

I remember many moons ago when the beloved matinee price was any show time before 6pm.

Then they moved the time up (or is it back?) to 5pm.

Still doable and worthwhile.

Then it seemed like the very next week, it had been moved (up or back, still not sure) to 4pm.

What the show?

Now 4pm was ridiculous. Right dab smack in the middle of carpool time or after school sports time. I mean really. Who goes to a movie before 4pm? Not me.

Then it was 2pm.

Then 1pm.

But now they have pushed it even further up or back (can somebody please clue me in?). Yes, now the beloved matinee price is only valid on any movies seen before 12pm.

That's noon.

Are they freakin' serious?

Who goes to the movies before noon?

I do.

*smile*

With both boys in school during the days, once a week, a good friend and I go see a matinee. It's so nice to be able to see a chick flick or something that is NOT animated.

Last week, we saw the Michael Jackson movie, "This Is It." We both enjoyed it immensely. Say what you want about his questionable personal choices, but as a musician? He was a genius. It was better than watching him in concert, because you got a great feel for the behind the scenes and what was ticking in his mind to perform a song this way or that way.

But alas, my friend will probably be working at a part-time job soon. Something I would consider, if I didn't have so many ongoing health issues. Yes, please play your violin for me. I always enjoy hearing, "My Heart Bleeds For You" on the finger violin. Um, Noname? I can't hear you. Ah, that's better. Thank you. It's so touching when somebody cares.

But who says a Quirky can't go to a movie matinee by herself? I used to do it all the time, before I was married, and even after I was married. Pshaw on those women who can't do anything by themselves. And yes, I have eaten at restaurants by myself. I drove myself to chemo and radiation therapies (good times, people, good times). And by golly, I even pump my own gas!

It's no big deal.

So I shall continue to treat myself to a matinee, until Winter Break and the boys are out of school for two weeks!

Gah.

That will be a miserable two weeks for me.

*sigh*

Can't wait.

Until then?

Matinees, here I come!

Next on my list? "2012."

John Cusack and the end of the world? That's my kind of matinee!

Oh yeah, baby!

So AMA? You just keep moving (up or back ?) the matinee times. I'll just keep going earlier and earlier.

A big harumph to you and a...

In your face!



B.S. No movie theaters were harmed or vandalized during the production of this post. Quirky has been practicing her spray painting skills, so it could still happen. Watch out projector screens...."Viva La Quirky!"