Let's go to the movies!

I love watching movies. And it's not just because I don't have anything else to do, it's just that...movies transport me to entirely another world. I love a good story, and movies are beyond that. They make you laugh and cry at the same time, and at times, inspire you.

Now, I always wanted to be a film critic. Most of the reviews I read in newspapers are either highly diplomatic or peppered with unflattering comments. Plus, a job is something you should enjoy - even after thirty years you should wake up with the same enthusiasm and be all like, 'Yes! I want to work!' And, what could be a better job than watching movies and telling people how much you loved or hated them?

The problem is, I have always been a biased critic. I can never watch movies with a critical eye, simply because I enjoy them too much, and dissecting each scene and watching out for performances interferes with my idea of enjoyment. I am partial to romantic comedies and any senti drama that makes me cry, or Shah Rukh Khan movies. But, with a steely determination, I decided that I would have to start somewhere, and ta-da, here I am!

And as far as possible, I'm going to stop reading reviews from now on, or watch movies on the first day itself so that I can have an unbiased view. And yes, no partiality too. I'm going to devote this blog solely to film reviews, so that I can hone my skills further. My other blog can be the space in which I can ramble.

Oh, how I love the movies!