The first idea is a movie blog, but with a twist on a typical movie critic blog. People enjoy movies for a variety of reasons, whether that be a genuinely well crafted plot line, comedic one-liners that keep your attention the entire duration of the film, or just the general togetherness watching a movie with other people can bring. I love movies for all of these reasons, and they keep me watching the same movies over and over. I am a firm believer that watching something over again does not get boring because you discover quotes or details that you may not have caught the first time. My blog would exhibit movies I deem worthy of being watched more than once, and how my movie experience changed after seeing it again. This could be through a quote I was waiting to hear, or a detail I picked up after researching the film. While I believe that we should constantly be seeking out new cinematic experiences, I think there is something to be said for a movie that gets better every time you watch it.
The second idea I had for my blog is regarding a passion shared by people any and everywhere you go: coffee. If you are not a coffee drinker you may not understand how one could write ten weeks worth of information about a beverage. However those of you who go to bed excited about the cup of coffee you will wake up to in the morning should understand. My blog would delve into the love that coffee drinkers across campus, and across the world (because let's face it, where can't you find a Starbucks) have for this simple yet perfect drink. Why is it that you look like you know what you're doing when you are carrying a cup of coffee? Which cafe downtown has the best atmosphere? And of course the all important Starbucks vs. Dunkin Donuts debate. I would merely write anecdotes about why so many of us around the world are always up for (and in need of) a warm cup of joe.
These two ideas revolve around my favorite things, making choosing difficult. It is like asking a mother to choose her favorite child. How could she pick? She can't. She (me) needs an outside opinion to do the dirty work for her.
I like the first idea, it might be because I do not drink coffee. All things aside I feel that there is a lot more subject matter available for your first idea. The second would be much more constrained in scope.
ReplyDeleteI like the first idea, it might be because I do not drink coffee. All things aside I feel that there is a lot more subject matter available for your first idea. The second would be much more constrained in scope.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the creative title you used to describe both of your ideas!! I'm also passionate about both movies and coffee so I can see why your decision is such a hard one. The blog about coffee is definitely an original idea which I would love to read about (I've always wanted to know why people with coffee look like they know what they're doing). However, I believe that the movie blog provides more content to blog about and will speak to a greater audience! But you can't go wrong picking either idea! They're both fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAlright! Movies, I'm up for that. I don't get around to watching a lot of them so having some recommendations would be great, but I must admit I am a little bias. I'm not a coffee drinker. I have no doubt you can write on it for ten weeks, and that question about why people look like they know what they're doing when they hold a coffee cup is intriguing, but personally I'd like some movie recommendations I can go to for the weekend! Makes my decision making about what to do a little easier:)
ReplyDeleteI really like the movie idea. I see a lot of potential in making us all look at movies we may have seen multiple times in completely different way. The one thing I would be wary with in this blog is to try and choose movies most people have at least seen once as to be able to capture the readers attention and so you don't have to go into extreme detail for the reader to comprehend the message or detail you find. For the second idea I'm having a hard time seeing how that would be sustained over ten weeks. But if you have a clear way to sustain it, it could be really interesting.
ReplyDeleteCoffee might be the love of my life, but I have to say I would go with the movie blog. You have a unique twist that you should run with. I am an advocate for repeats (whether movies or books) so I can understand where you're coming from. There is so much detail you pick up the second, third, or even fourth time around that would normally go unnoticed. With your blog you can bring these details into light!
ReplyDeleteRebecca, even in this introductory post, I already appreciate your wit and writing style. The decision ultimately up to you, and both topics have great potential.
ReplyDeleteAs for movies, I LOVE re-watching my favorites. (My husband is the opposite; one viewing is enough for him.) While I'm not a coffee drinker, your second option has merit. There's something about the culture of coffee that I appreciate -- even just the aroma or the idea of wrapping my hands around a warm mug.)
Good luck in determining your favored child, so to speak!