"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine."

First thing you need to know about me (though, if you are taking the time to read this, I assume you already know this), almost half of the things my family says relate back to famous quotes. Movies, t.v. shows, books, inside jokes, you name it. We quote things a lot. I can guarantee that at least 3/4's my post titles will be quotes of one sort or another.

Movies speak to me. I know, it might seem strange, but it is true. They really do. In my advancing years (bahaha) I am starting to enjoy even more the whole experience of watching movies in theaters. I know, yet another expensive habit that I feed.  Tonight I had the chance to go see Casablanca in theaters (special event because it was just released on Blu-ray). I'll admit. I have only seen this movie once before tonight (I was probably 18 or 19 when I first saw it. I'll embrace the shame, and repent).

Couple things about this movie experience.

1. I bought two tickets. Long story. But yes. I went to see Casablanca alone with two tickets. Perfect, no?

2. Most of the audience were adorable couples who probably watched this movie for the first time when they were young lovers. It was really cool :-)

I remember liking Casablanca when I first saw it, but it was even better tonight. It is kind of like Wuthering Heights. I have loved Jane Eyre since the first time I opened it 8 years ago. No joke, I can tell you where I was when I first opened that book, it was love at first sight. Wuthering Heights? Not so much. I hated it the first time I read it. Absolutely despised it. I re-read it last year (I regularly re-read books, there are a couple that I read every summer without fail). With a few more years of experience under my belt, and having been tossed in love a couple times, I loved Wuthering Heights. Not as good as J.E., but still a good read.

Casablanca was the same way. Having had an equivalent of an "Ilsa" I was able to relate, in my own way. The movie finished an hour ago, but, I'm afraid I've been thinking. I love it that a movie produced over 70 years ago can speak to me now.   

As I watched those "seasoned couples" leaving the theater I smiled to myself, imagining when they release Casablanca in theaters again for the 100 year celebration. Hopefully I will have done what I need to so I can go see it with the love of my life. 


I don't know how many people will read this, but I think I will like blogging. My own pensieve :-) I've always wanted one of those! A place where I can empty out my brain. Now maybe I'll be able to sleep tonight instead of thinking of this experience all night long :-)