Modern Cinema for Modern Youth: A Cheeky Exploration
Well, folks, gather ’round because it seems our dear writer has taken on the Herculean task of bridging the gap between the glorious past of cinema and the TikTok-savvy, 15-second-maximum attention span of today’s youth. You know, back in my day, “going out” meant wading through a sea of VHS tapes to find something that wasn’t “home video of Aunt Doris eating her birthday cake.” Ah, the sweet nostalgia!
The Irresistible Allure of Film Classics
So what does our brave parent do? They dive headfirst into the cinematic deep end, with a selection of films that might just leave today’s youth wondering why films took so long to get to the point – “Will you just sink already, Titanic?” But wait, what’s this? The first film on the list is none other than Titanic, 1997. A classic tale of romance and iceberg-related disaster. Nothing says “Let’s have a family movie night” quite like the perilous antics of some young lovebirds, all while the rest of us are just praying the ship doesn’t go down!
It seems young Lida was thoroughly swept away – perhaps by DiCaprio’s boyish charm or the sheer cinematic tragedy of it all. “Wants to watch it again,” she says! Perhaps she’s under the illusion that this time, not everyone on board will freeze to death!
A River of Tears with The Notebook
Next up is The Notebook, which allegedly made her cry. Honestly, I think this film was designed for that purpose! It should come with a disclaimer: “Warning! Serious eye-water alert.” But alas, our protagonist also discovered she doesn’t fancy Ryan Gosling. Well, that’s one dilemma out of the way! Imagine the Tinder bio: “Love long walks on the beach, but not so much Ryan Gosling.”
A Classic with a Twist: Some Like It Hot
And let’s not forget our old friend, Some Like It Hot. It’s a film so good it could have been made yesterday. But, according to the writer, it required a bit of persuasion to get Lida to watch it. It’s a shame convincing your child to watch a comedy classic feels like trying to negotiate a peace treaty! But once the proverbial “Daphne” (a character, folks – not a new dance trend!) had done her magic, laughter echoed through the living room, surely startling the neighbors!
The “Boom” Factor: Boom and Boom 2
Now, we venture into the less-charted waters of Boom, two films that apparently have a die-hard fanbase! Upon watching, Lida was magically transported to adolescence with a newfound desire for romance! Isn’t that just great? The film has sparked budding escapades and relationship woes, all while her dad’s there, furiously wishing he’d hit the mute button on his parenting skills! “Oh, I just love the smell of adolescent angst in the evening!”
The Visual Feast of Avatar
Finally, they tackle the visual juggernaut of Avatar. Honestly, if the writer hadn’t seen this film before 2023, they might as well have been living under a rock! Or perhaps on Pandora? Watching together for the first time surely warrants a celebration! And let’s be real; nothing captures the magic of cinema like a good plan to watch part 2 – because why stop at one cinematic experience when you can dive headfirst into a multi-billion-dollar franchise!
Final Thoughts: Let’s Watch Movies Together! 🎬
In closing, our astute author makes a delightful observation: watch movies with your kids! A fine way to bond, share emotions, and ensure that they grow up appreciating real cinematic gems rather than just scrolling through 30-second dancing cats! So, what films do I recommend? I’d say get that popcorn ready and tackle some classics like The Godfather or Back to the Future. Who knows, you might just find yourself laughing harder than you expected while reminiscing about the time when the world was simpler — and films didn’t require a subscription fee just to see the good bits!
Your Turn!
So tell me, dear reader, what films have you shared with your future generation? And let’s not pretend it’s just the latest superhero flick!
Modern youth are not inclined to watch long films. The popularity of short videos is making itself felt. But I wanted to introduce my eldest daughter (she is almost 12 years old) to the masterpieces of world cinema.
Here are the films I selected. My daughter liked all the films without exception.
Titanic, 1997, directed by James Cameron. Titanic gave me goosebumps. Wants to watch it again. Well, DiCaprio, of course, is now crushing her.
The Notebook, 2004, directed by Nick Cassavetes. The Notebook made her cry. In the second part she recognized actor Ryan Gosling (it turns out she doesn’t love him)!
Some Like It Hot, 1959, directed by Billy Wilder. I had to persuade her to watch “Some Like It Hot.” The film is old, but there is an updated version. It contains previously deleted scenes and is not in black and white. The movie is great, my daughter loved it. Laughed together from Daphne!
“Boom”, 1980 and “Boom 2” 1982, directed by Claude Pinoto. “Boom” and “Boom 2” are films watched by chance. I have known them for a long time and love them dearly. And my Lida appreciated it. I immediately wanted to be older and date a guy. And I felt the problems in the relationship between the main character’s parents.
Avatar, 2009, directed by James Cameron. And I didn’t watch Avatar either. This was the first time we both watched it together. And also to the point. It’s a pity that it’s not in the cinema, because such a film is worth watching only there. The plan is to watch part 2 of Avatar.
In conclusion, I would like to say, watch movies with your children. This is a wonderful time with a child, live communication and exchange of emotions.
What films do you recommend for watching together?
