Going to the Movies

If you have ever watched an old movie you will haveand is still now, easier than putting on a live
noticed actors had to be very versatile in those days.performance. With film, you can have retakes if
They had to sing, dance and act. Especially moviessomeone messes up. No so with a live performance.
made during WW1, WW2 and the Great Depression.Even so, the general population seems to prefer
Musicals were predominant in those days. Moviemodern movies. Action movies, love stories and
makers wanted to cheer up the people and whatespecially comedies have theaters packed all over the
better way than to make a joyous picture show filledcountry every weekend. The biggest money maker of
with singing and dancing. There has not been a reallyall seems to be childrens movies. Taking the kids to the
good musical made since "Grease" in 1978. Although,movies is a fun, inexpensive way to spend the
some people did really enjoy the "High School Musical"afternoon. Plus, you do not have to admit to anyone
movies, they were not as popular as "Grease."that you actually wanted to see the film too. If you do
Not everyone appreciates the effort that went intonot have kids, you can always borrow some. There
making one of these films. The elaborate numbersmust be some relative or fiend that has a child of the
took a lot of talent to create and to teach to theappropriate age.
actors. When you see the movie, it all looks so easy,Movies are also great for teens. A great first date
but to create and then to coordinate all of the playersvenue. And you know they will be safe in the theater.
was no easy task. Plus, you had to have actors thatIf you have daughter, remember the days of the boy
were able to learn fast. Of course filming was thenpaying are over. It is only fair that they split the bill.