“Movies are the most powerful empathy machine in all the arts.
The great movies enlarge us, they civilize us, they make us more decent people.”
Movies Have always been a big part of my life.
From family movie nights ask a kid, to learning about the world as an adult, watching movies is a cathartic experience for me. Nothing beats a classic comedy that inspires a hearty laugh or a heartwarming story that draws out an overdue cry.
Most people watch movies. not everyone Blogs about it. So what’s the deal?
What you watch matters.
Movies give us an opportunity to step inside someone else’s story and see the world from a different perspective. The best ones inspire wonder and in the process help us learn something about ourselves and our world - helping us to grow in empathy and decency. My thoughts in this space are my attempts at sharing my love of movies with you.
I watch a lot of them - indie films off the beaten path and big blockbusters in equal measure. Film is art but it’s also entertainment and I want to bridge the gap as often as I can between stuffy criticism and a good ol’ fashioned Friday night at the movies and my recommendations reflect that.
My favorite person to watch movies with is my heartthrob husband of nearly 15 years. We’ve meandered from coast to coast, enjoying film wherever we land. I’m currently soaking up the views and caffeine in Seattle.
Why Cinemáquina?
When you land on this page the first thing you see is a quote from famed movie critic Roger Ebert (one of the Two Thumbs Up guys).
The inspiration for the name “cinemáquina” comes from his idea of cinema as the ultimate empathy machine. Cine + Máquina (“machine”) = Cinemáquina