This weekend Long Suffering said, "I'd never voluntarily watch a small movie."
He said that after we'd watched ROADIE. (Not the Patrick Swayze-starring classic Roadhouse.)
I'll wait a sec while you try to remember the plot of ROADIE, or who starred in it, or if you ever heard of it.
I'm guesing most readers will fall into the "never heard of it" category since ROADIE was a small independent film starring Ron Eldard, Jill Hennessy, Bobby Cannavale, and Lois Smith.
It wasn't the best independent film I've seen, but I liked it well enough and Long Suffering didn't hate it.
Just so you don't think I subject Long Suffering to an endless string of "small movies" I'll tell you that we watched the JJ Abrams/Spielberg Super 8 filled with lots of explosions and senseless stuff. Again, not the best, but I it entertained me for a couple of hours.
Now that I've prattled on about our scintillating viewing habits (DOCTOR WHO returns next month!) I'll get to the point of this post.
What would you NEVER do voluntarily?
That's a question my characters tend to struggle with a lot. In CONFESSIONS OF A SLIGHTLY NEUROTIC HITWOMAN Maggie Lee struggles with the question of whether she can kill someone for money.
In FURTHER CONFESSIONS OF A SLIGHTLY NEUROTIC HITWOMAN she wrestles with the notion of killing someone who "used to be" family.
And in THE FIRST VICTIM poor Emily Wright has to return to her hometown, something she'd never voluntarily do, and left the nightmare she thought she'd left behind.
Personally I'd never voluntarily jump out of an airplane, or bungee jump, or zipline (see a theme here?).
There was a time when I'd never voluntarily speak at an event (over that one) or kill a spider (now it depends on just how big the scary spider is, lol).
I'll never voluntarily wear stilettos, douse anything in ketchup, or watch an episode of HoneyBooBoo.
Tell me Killer Friends: What would YOU never do? And what kinds of dilemmas do you like to read about/watch?
(and do you have any "small" film recommendations? I'll suggest WAITRESS...one of my faves of all time!)
10 comments:
I never know if what we're watching is a small film or not - but I will concur with your suggestion of WAITRESS (loved that movie).
There's a huge list of things I would not do voluntarily - most are death-defying feats like bungee jumping, parachuting or any kind of mountain climbing!! Nor will I do anything that my imagination can create a horrible projection for (such as running down a deserted road or hitch hiking).
In my reading, I love when a character struggles with those kinds of dilemmas - when they are forced out of their comfort zone!!
I could go on for days about things I wouldn't do voluntarily. Off the top of my head, the biggie would be attend a high school reunion. They'd have to drag me kicking and screaming to that one.
Janet -- Isn't WAITRESS the best?!? Yes, death-defying or even injury-inducing activities are all good things to avoid imho.
Clarice --ROFL re: high school reunion!
Where to start? Like Clarice my list is long. Off the top of my head I'd never get up to sing at karaoke night. Not that I'm ever in a place with karaoke opportunities, but if I am I'd decline. Even though I love music. And singing. When I'm alone.
I love characters who are pushed beyond their limits. Characters who don't realize how strong they are until being strong is the only option they've got left.
Funny...ALL of the items that you listed apply to me. :) I will take it one step further, and say I would NEVER voluntarily watch ANY reality television show. (loved Waitress!)
Karyn -- I avoid karaoke too. I like seeing characters pushed to their limits too and seeing how they can exceed them.
Casey -- Not surprised that you love WAITRESS too. :)
I don't understand the appeal of most reality shows, but I do like ones where something is created (other than drama).
I'd never voluntarily eat a bug.
I'm with you on the Honey BooBoo thing. I don't even voluntarily watch the commercials for it.
I don't watch indie films - at least not that I know of. If it doesn't eventually hit TV, I don't watch it. (Not that I wouldn't if I had easy access to one and it sounded interesting, but I don't go out of my way to watch anything.)
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