Weekend of Movies

I bit the bullet and picked up a large screen TV for the living room. I have always wanted a set to watch old movies on and this one really show up well in this bright room.

I have to say that I am a sucker for old movies. I started watching a few films on TCM and was amazed at the quality. Old films really turn out well on the bigger set. Even worse, I started watching a Tom Hanks marathon this weekend. This included “Saving Private Ryan” as well as “Forrest Gump.” Wow did I get sucked in. I have a hard time turning away from each of these films because the story and photography are outstanding.

I did not think HD would make that much of a difference. But watching the Lakers game in HD was amazing. Outside of the emotional aspect, this was a better way to view the game than actually being at the game. Which is pretty funny because I really don’t get into basketball (at least not pro basketball). Seeing the higher quality demonstrated how intense basketball can be (I am from Indiana after all so I do have a genetic tie-in to the sport).

Needless to day, we are now looking at upgrading out cable service to pull in more HD channels. The four or five that come with basic cable just isn’t doing it for us.

We’ll also be view more movies (and re-watching some others). Which, after seeing how much it costs (gas plus tickets plus food is now over $30) to take three of us to the local theater, is starting to feel like a great way to spend our weekends.