Some people love binge-watching TV series, rewatching their favorites over and over. But for me? That’s never really been the case. I don’t tend to rewatch TV shows, but films? There are so many I’ve seen countless times, and I never get tired of them.
I suppose I’m just more of a film buff than a series girl. There’s something about the self-contained nature of a movie—one story, wrapped up in a couple of hours—that makes it perfect for revisiting. Films like Oblivion and Groundhog Day? I’ve watched them more times than I can count. Groundhog Day in particular is a bit ironic because, much like Phil Connors, I keep reliving it over and over, yet it never gets old.
And then there’s Batman. I can’t even begin to estimate how many times we’ve watched the various Batman films in our house. My husband is a massive fan, so whether it’s Keaton, Bale, or Pattinson donning the cape, Batman is always making an appearance on our screen. I may not be quite as obsessed, but I can’t deny the pull of those films—there’s always something new to appreciate, whether it’s the performances, the cinematography, or the epic storytelling.
There’s just something comforting about rewatching films. Maybe it’s the nostalgia, or maybe it’s the simple pleasure of knowing exactly what you’re in for. I love diving into a film I already know and love, catching little details I may have missed before, or just enjoying the familiar beats of a great story.
TV shows, on the other hand? Once I’ve seen them, I rarely go back. Perhaps it’s because they require a longer time investment, or maybe it’s because a lot of the magic is in the first watch—experiencing the twists and turns for the first time. Sure, there are exceptions, but for the most part, I’ll pick a favorite film over a series any day.
I know plenty of people who love rewatching shows just as much as I do movies, but for me, films are where my heart lies. Do you find yourself rewatching movies or TV shows more? And if it’s movies, which ones have you seen an absurd number of times?
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