My Welcome Post :)

Hi! My name is Isa, and this is my first official blog post. I am a sophomore at NCC and I am a psychology major. I also love frogs, but I don't own any. I do, however, own three dogs whom I love endlessly. I'm an only child, so it's just me and my parents in the house. I currently live about a 2-minute drive from the Kendall 10 movie theatre in Oswego. I have gone to that theatre quite literally my whole life. I remember seeing "UP" when it first came out with my grandpa. However, it was also my first experience with 3D, so I proceeded to cry and leave haha. I am not particularly stingy with movies or supercritical. However, I can recognize good writing and cinematography when I see it. My favorite genre of film is horror. Only movies after 2000, though. I have yet to find a horror movie made pre-2000s that has scared me (but I'm always looking for a new challenger!). 

Horror movies are so simple yet complex. Many people dismiss horror movies as being nothing but jump scares and monsters. That can be the case for some films, but the good ones are simply masterpieces. A good horror film will keep you so engaged that every jumpscare and every turn leaves you on the edge of your seat. It also lets you root for certain characters and feel immersed in the story as if you are there with them. A REALLY good horror movie will have you sleeping with the lights on at night. I'm not a fan of torture movies, simply because they aren't scary but more disturbing. It makes me more sad and anxious than excited and curious. My favorite subtype of horror would be psychological horror/thrillers. Those films completely mess with your mind, have dramatic twists and turns, and allow for some sense of ease at points. A horror movie that has you paranoid or on edge the whole time starts to lose its appeal since its constant fear throughout. There must be all emotions: sadness, anger, fear, anxiety, etc. An emotional rollercoaster that you enjoy. 

So why am I taking this class? For one, I've always had an interest in film. A good story with a good director can change lives, in all honesty. So many elements come with making a decent film, and they all need to be appreciated equally. I can talk about my favorite films/TV shows for hours. It's all so fascinating to me. I think it's a shame that COVID happened and shut down all the theatres. I feel as though streaming and buying movies at home has become the norm now. This is unfortunate because going to the movie theatre isn't just about seeing the movie; it's the experience. Enough about that though, I'm excited to start sharing my thoughts and reviews about current films!