Microcinema reading response

So I will probably sound pretty ignorant by saying this, but for me the venue I watch something in means next to nothing. I do appreciate though how much it means for a lot of people who crave discussion with other film buffs after watching something obscure, for me however that has never been particularly important. I do something that would probably infuriate most of these art house film makers we are learning about - I often watch things on my phone. I'm aware that a lot of film makers would never want their films to be seen in this format, but there is something really nice about being able to watch something while lying in bed. Also, I prefer watching things on my own time and not in live screenings because I like to pause often. I really hate having to hold in going to the bathroom during the riveting ending of a film but it seems to happen every time I go to the movies. Sometimes I also just like to pause and reflect on what I just saw, or to make food, etc. Basically I'm not the audience for this microcinema phenomenon this article is talking about. I am glad that this sub culture exists though and that some of these home made cinemas are flourishing. I know that a lot of film makers of the past were influenced and improved by each other in locations like these, so it's important that this doesn't go away. But you probably won't see me at too many of them.

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  1. I bet there are a ton of people who can relate to this desire to watch in bed on the phone too. Audience studies are interesting in that way. How different people want/need/choose to interact with the "screen" (no matter size or location) can be fascinating!

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