Interview: Movies & Media

I prefer the cinema for big films, because the experience itself is part of the enjoyment. The huge screen and sound make action scenes far more exciting, and watching with an audience adds energy. At home, on the other hand, I pause whenever I want and pay much less. So my rule is simple: spectacular movies deserve the cinema, while comedies and dramas are fine at home.

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I think there's some truth in that criticism. Impressive effects can attract audiences, but they can't make us care about characters. When I think of the films I remember years later, they're always the ones with strong stories and honest emotions. Effects age quickly, too; what looked amazing ten years ago can look ordinary now. A great story, however, never becomes outdated.

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These days I enjoy series more, because they give stories room to breathe. A movie has about two hours, so characters must change quickly, sometimes unrealistically. A series, in contrast, can develop people slowly over many episodes, and you grow attached to them. The downside is the time commitment; some series demand sixty hours. Still, for deep storytelling, I think series have a clear advantage.

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I believe the key is to set limits before opening the app, not after. For example, turning off notifications removes most of the temptation to check the phone every few minutes. Setting a daily time limit in the phone's settings also helps, because the decision is made once, in advance. Social media isn't evil; it just needs boundaries, like anything else enjoyable.

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