[ADOM]

MIndless action I definately have to be in the mood for the past few years. If I am in the middle of something work or family related and trying to relax, a movie like that is rarely engaging enough to get my mind off things for a couple of hours.

I like a big audience with a good comedy or "feel good movie". I don't mind cheering or clapping if done sparingly.

I do NOT enjoy sneak previews when the press is present and sitting next to me. These guys are at work and don't care how much they enjoy the movie. They just want to take notes and remember how to insult the flick in tomorrow's paper.

Kids belong in kids movies. I would expect trouble at THE SHAGGY DOG, but when I see a 3 year old sitting with mom and dad and SAW 2 I want to call DCF.

At home, I like to watch movies my wife won't enjoy when she is not around. I like her to enjoy her chick flicks in the same way. If either of us sees a movie of our selected genres so good we feel the other will like it, chances are we won't mind sitting through it again. Comedies, mysteries, thrillers, are for couples. Anything with Jennifer Aniston is all hers.

I don't mind pausing a flick to pee or get something to drink or let the dog out. It's better than being distracted by the feeling I need to pee or the dog needs to go out or being thirsty, but phone calls and people at the door will be ignored.