Prior to covid, my escape from my anxiety was usually going to the movies. I’d remove myself from my reality by getting lost in the reality of a film in a dark theater. Obviously, due to Covid-19, this has not been possible for many months. And, arguably, should still not be possible. I traveled to another county to have that “movie theater experience” again. Now, … Continue reading Movie Going in the Time of Covid
If you are anything like me, your anxiety is through the roof with everything going on. Trying to cope with my compulsions (for those that don’t know, I am diagnosed obsessive compulsive) has been nearly unbearable and almost completely debilitating at times. I’ve had an overwhelming sense of losing control and have struggled often with fighting off anxiety attacks. One of the things I can … Continue reading Comfort Films in a Time of Uncertainty
Movie theaters may be in trouble. In recent weeks, all major movie theater chains in the United States have closed due to the coronavirus, Covid-19. As a result, movie studios have moved to releasing their films that were in theaters direct to digital, as a way to try and make some profit while most of the United States has been told to stay in their … Continue reading The Future of Movie Theaters is in Jeopardy.
Most films about isolation tend to be horror films. There’s something inherently unsettling about being by yourself, cut off from the outside world. Don’t let this scare you, though. Get comfy with your roommate, significant other, family members (keeping the proper distance) or pets (snuggle right up to them), and enjoy these films. The Thing (1982) A John Carpenter absolute classic. A beautiful study in sociology … Continue reading Movies to Watch About Isolation While in Isolation
