Uncategorized : Is a day spent watching movies… by Luis R. Quintero

Its spent well because you get to criticize, see the lighting jump cats and all things you would like and wound't like to do in your movie.

If it's for reflection / inspiration it's time well spent. If it's 'doing anything to avoid doing work' then that speaks for itself.

I believe it was Richard Linklater who claimed that the best way to become a film director is to watch three films per day. Personally, I'm one of those people whose creativity is sparked by the creativity of others, whether it be film, drama, music, literature...so, yes, I'd say a day watching movies is a day well spent (provided things like "Jaws 3-D" et al. are not on the viewing list).

If you are a film creative, watching films should be part of the work week...Every week.

I believe that you must be madly in love with cinema to create films. You also need a huge cinematic baggage. - Jean-Pierre Melville Going to films IS going to film school.

Its time well spent for sure. For me, its the equivalent to studying or working. Sometimes I can watch like 4 movies a night back to back and never feel like any time has been wasted.

Well spent if I feel lazy or sick!

Depends on what the reason or objective is, I guess. If its to avoid work for the sake of just avoiding it then it is such a waste of time. But if its trying to learn something (continuous learning), or even just appreciating work thats put into the film and adding a good day's rest then no :)

Completely well spent. Watching movies is not only research, but something all filmmakers need to do. Filmmakers need to know their history, of the artists who came before them and those of today. I try to watch a movie a day and I'm so excited to know there are movies out there I can still discover and enjoy.

Depends on the movies. Spending an hour an a half watching The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is a waste of your finite lifespan under any circumstances. But a day spent watching clever, funny, entertaining and beautiful movies is life-enhancing and enriching. Please God, never let me see The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor again.

definitely depends on the movie. Watching The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor was a regretable experience.

The Sky TV shows transformers every new day. I wonder with my self: What happen with all peaces of machine and metal tools and trash that appears during the transformation of the bots? Have more things in the transformation that after the transformation. Is magic? A metal smoking?

"Watching three movies a day and reading doesn't sound productive, but it got me here." - Richard Linklater

Watching movies sometimes and reading a good book. It works! Three movies a day? I can watch just 3 a weekend because my days are very, very busy...

This was back in 1991. I think it depends on your age. I used to do that. Drink coffee, watch movies, read, talk to people. That's the beauty of GenX. Now, we don't have the luxury of wasting time like that but all that built up to what we're putting on screen, print or whatever medium you want

Oh yes! The dream of all great writer and film producer. I like it to much. Some day I'll have this time :)

Definitely well spent

If your work is in the creative field then watching movies is a must.. its all learning and evolving

I agree Sari... totally!

Thanks W.Paul Hughes..great minds think alike! lol

It certainly depends on how you utilize the time. As an actor, I made a goal to watch 1 "good" / inspiring movie every two days at the end of my day or during it. You have to learn your craft in any possible way.

I call it "Research"

I don't do it enough.

It depends on the intent behind the movie watching...

I think writers need to step back from their projects--especially after the end of one--and recharge. The wonderful thing about film is that it is so lush in brain food. Even if I don't like one aspect of a movie, there's so much more to enjoy: the scenery, music, camera angles, dialogue, etc.

I don't know how much times I soyo the movies "Shaolin Soccer", "The Gladiator", "Matrix" "Rescue of Soldier Ryan" and the "Vision of a Crime" this last with Samuel L. Jackson. Now I try find new good movies to still learning, because all new movie is a new Lession :)

I wouldn't want to write movies if I hadn't watched so many :-) So time well spent as long as it is not often lol.

definitely productive. Why? Because you chose to do it. Have faith in yourself and others will too.

Well spent because a) you chose to do it - dont regret B) if you are involved in TV/Film in any way it can be a learning experience and c) a great excuse to eat popcorn and candy which is always a good day

Depends on if I'm mindlessly watching or actively dissecting/thinking.

I've tried it once to relax on day...it failed miserably because all I did was feel restless and keep thinking I forgot to do something....

I always built it into my development and pre production process. I get out as many movies as I can find that portray the themes or subjects I'm working on and if I get a lot out of one I will watch it over and over again

In fact I never watch movies serching for a inspiration of a new history, I try find indications of the lights, efects or animation. Some times I search some exemple of fotography, scenary or animation of lettering...