I have been blogging about movies for a couple of years now and although I had my moments where I was contemplating to stop I have always managed to find something to inspire and drive me to keep going. When I started out I just wrote about the movies I saw and never thought much about what blogging really meant, the interaction with others, something which gives me the most enjoyment. With some years under my belt though I do notice that I set more goals for myself. Not only in the form of new years resolutions, but also when it comes about trying to set goals. For example doing at least 2 to 3 blogathons a year as I think they help me discover interesting new blogs and of course also have other discover this little place on the internet I’m running. Slowly I have also become more interested in talking to people who work in the industry and if I see a chance to arrange an interview I go for it. The other goal is of course to keep increasing the number of views the site gets each year.

Do set any goals for your blog if so, what are they?

Last week an interesting discussion formed after a Criticwire article asked the question “Do movie critics need filmmaking experience or an understanding of film theory to do their jobs?”. Which I think is something to think about. Dan from Public Transportation Snob also wrote about his way of writing and it is something which you should definitely give a read. Now I do not want you to answer this question (although you can), but on a related note I was wondering:

Do you use any sites or books to learn more about the history and techniques of movies?

I never have studied film or worked in the field I always do try to learn more about it. When I have the time I do read books about movie history and reviews of well known critics as I think it does help you develop your knowledge, which can only improve your writing. I have not focussed yet on the actual filming techniques. Not because I have not been interested in them, but because I have not looked into where to start. As for how to write about movies, I watch them mostly to be either entertained or informed and if a movie manages to do that convincingly I consider it a good movie. That is what I focus on and I might notice a beautifully framed shot or the right use of music, but unless a movie demands it I don’t usually overanalyse them, possibly afraid that it might take away from my enjoyment. I have seen enough movies to know whether or not something is good and if it is bad I can tell you why that is and why I still might have liked it. Do I consider myself extremely knowledgeable on film? No, far from it, but it does not mean I can not give my opinion.

When it comes to going to the cinema we all have our preferences when it comes to seating. I know this is not possible everywhere, but here you have the possibility when you buy/reserve tickets online to pick out the seats you want to sit. I always pick seat dead in the middle of the theater as i think that is the best place to enjoy the movie. If I sit too close to the screen I feel that I can’t catch all the details of the film, sit too far and it takes away a bit from the experience. So this week’s question is an easy one:

What to you is the best seat to sit at the cinema?