Obligatory Introductory Post

I had a dream last night, in the dream I saw my friends and family. I was spouting off about how awful some movie, or band, or video game is. Then I started raving about something comparable that I considered much better, and that everyone is stupid and should listen to my opinion. The look on their faces was not even one of annoyance; they seemed to be enjoying my rant. But this dream was not being viewed through my own eyes, but as if I were a bystander.  Why someone would stand around watching an overly-opinionated douchebag is beyond me, but apparently they do, so I took the dream as a message; a message telling me that the internet doesn't have enough assholes, and that I must make a blog.

I plan on using this to write what I think about various things within my life. First and foremost movies, but also some music and videogames. I might throw in other things like books and maybe even philosophical topics and some well needed bashing of our society if I'm feeling spry.

For this first post, I'm just going to outline my method of thinking when it comes to movies. I am incredibly selective in what I enjoy, some may find that to be "picky" or "not fair", but I personally think that everybody needs to be harsher on film.There is too much Hollywood filler in the industry, and it upsets me that this often makes more money than a movie that actually deserves it. There was a time when pleasure could be derived from every movie I viewed, but as I grew up, I found myself becoming tired of seeing the same bullshit time after time. I find that when I complain about a generic action movie or a mildy funny comedy, any person who liked it will typically employ the "I'd like to see you make a better movie" defense. That isn't the issue. The issue is that I paid money to see recycled garbage, and therefore I am entitled to my opinion. Is it too much to expect an engaging story in a film? I don't think so. Some people say, "Well I'm glad that I can enjoy everything that I see, I'm never disappointed by a movie". Well I say that I'm glad that I don't enjoy everything that I see. It helps me to fully appreciate an excellent movie in a sea of mediocre ones. If you enjoy everything that you see, will anything stand out for you?

I don't expect every movie to blow my mind with its complicated plot. I don't expect every movie to make me question life and what it means. I don't expect every movie to be completely original. What I do expect solid writing, acting that doesn't make me cringe, a purpose to each scene, and overall competent film-making for the movie's genre. I don't think that's too much to ask from people who have the opportunity to create the dreams we have each night.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON NEXT POST'S EPISODE

• Less use of the word "I"
• My opinion on a movie I recently watched
• Shiny pictures
• Free pie