Modern Love, or Something Like It

by Marinka on July 19, 2014

Me: Did you get that link I sent you? The one with the movie writeup?

Him: Yes. That movie sounds unbearably dull.

Me: ALright, I’ll just go by myself then.

Him: No, I’d like to see it with you.

Me: ?

Him: You greatly underestimate how much I love the idea of spending three hours with you when you are completely silent.

Me: …

* * *

I’m trying to think of a comeback. According to the actuarial tables, I still have a few years, but it’s not looking good so far.

On the bright side, I’m looking forward to seeing an actual grownup movie in the theatre for the first time in ages. I love the talkies!

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Cy
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July 19, 2014 at 6:17 pm

What a charmer!

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Barbara Sigelbaum
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July 19, 2014 at 7:16 pm

He jests.

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GrandeMocha
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July 20, 2014 at 9:22 am

What movie is three hours long?

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susan weinstein July 20, 2014 at 9:31 am

My charmer might have said WITH ME!

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anymommy July 20, 2014 at 11:18 am

Matt would probably pay someone to see a three hour movie with me so he didn’t have to go.

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Mama bird diaries
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July 20, 2014 at 7:54 pm

What happened to 90 minute movies? Those were the best.

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Olga
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July 22, 2014 at 10:27 pm

Wes Anderson’s last movie is 1 h 40 min . Hint-hint.

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Tinne from Tantrums and Tomatoes July 25, 2014 at 6:34 am

Three hour movies… when did that became a thing?

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