WHY MOVIES?
When it comes to sharing a story, there are many different mediums to do so. For me, movies are the medium that I gravitate towards. Books, plays, music, and old-fashioned word-of-mouth storytelling are great, but movies hold a special place in my heart. Movies have always been a big part of my life. Growing up, many fond memories are attached to the movie-watching experience. Movies also offer more than other storytelling mediums by allowing the creators, directors, and actors to add more to the story than what is written. To truly understand my love of movies and why we need to walk down memory lane.
Meet the Founder
Growing up, I did not have the exciting vacations most kids had. No trips to the beach or to Disneyworld. Most winter, spring, and summer vacations were spent at other family members' homes. One particular cousin is a cinephile like me, and every summer I spent with him was always filled with late nights watching movies on cable television. I remember I stayed up for two nights watching a movie marathon hosted by TNT. The first one was a Godzilla marathon, watching all of the old-school Godzilla films, starting at 8 pm through the night until 6 am, taking commercial naps so I could stay up to finish the movie. The second was a Kung Fu-marathon. I remember the excitement while watching a movie and the anticipation while waiting for the next one to start. I was eager to discover what happened to the characters if a sequel was up next and the feeling of closure when everything was said and done. Those feelings are still present today anytime I watch a movie at home or in the theater. Each of those movies brought along many different things that added layers and created depth in the storytelling experience.