movies as band aids

it's funny. friends used to tell me to "watch a movie" to cheer myself up when feeling down.  sometimes i would scoff at them, thinking, "do they really think that about me?  that i like movies so much that the simple act of viewing a film will help me feel better?"  yes, i like movies alot.  i do believe that they are meant to effect an emotional response.  lately, i feel like i'm out of touch with the film world.  i feel like my friends would be right this time - that yes, watching a movie would cheer me up.

cinevegas is around the bend.  i'm looking forward to it muchly.