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!
One year ago ...
- End of the World - 2011
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Twitter: hessleman
July 19, 2014 at 6:17 pm
What a charmer!
Twitter: jukeboxbarb
July 19, 2014 at 7:16 pm
He jests.
Twitter: grandemocha
July 20, 2014 at 9:22 am
What movie is three hours long?
My charmer might have said WITH ME!
Matt would probably pay someone to see a three hour movie with me so he didn’t have to go.
Twitter: Mamabirddiaries
July 20, 2014 at 7:54 pm
What happened to 90 minute movies? Those were the best.
Twitter: librrra
July 22, 2014 at 10:27 pm
Wes Anderson’s last movie is 1 h 40 min . Hint-hint.
Three hour movies… when did that became a thing?