dramedy, that's an interesting and perceptive way of looking at it. For me, part of what I miss about the theater is leaving having FELT something. That doesn't mean I have to feel the same way as the actors/characters do -- sometimes the characters make me feel the opposite of what they are feeling -- but that emotional response is something I don't get in the same way from the movies or television. I certainly enjoy movies/TV and taking the cerebral journey, but, as you said, that heightened emotional response comes from being in the same room, not just with the actors but with fellow audience members, having a shared experience.
It's interesting because I'm generally much more plot-driven. When I read a book, I generally focus on the plot rather than the elegance of the language. |
