Regular readers may recall that I like to watch DVDs while walking on the Dreadmill in my garage, but this activity is not without its hazards.
Because I'm trying to hear the movie over the thumping Dreadmill, I keep the volume up high, even though I work out in the cool of the morning. My neighbors have been very understanding.
But this week I plugged in the DVD of a movie called "Surveillance," a strange crime drama directed by Jennifer Lynch. The movie opens with an extremely violent attack on a couple in bed; the woman gets away and runs off down the highway, only to be chased by a pickup. The whole time, this woman screams at the top of her lungs.
I'm sure my neighbors thought someone was being slaughtered at the Brewers' house. Again.
After I fumbled for the remote control and got it pointed the right way and the audio turned down, I could only wonder: What was that movie moment like in a theater, in Dolby SurroundSound? Did viewers flee screaming with their hands over their ears?
9.25.2009
Everybody awake? How about now?
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With 1. volume fluctuations, 2. barking dogs, 3. sirens, 4. lulling myself to sleep with an old movie, 5. exercise bike (or other torture device,) 6. etc. I've taken to watching TV with the captions on about half the time. Try it sometime. It will make you feel really old. Love, your (younger) cuz, K.
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