So what is a gentle watch?
A gentle watch is a movie or TV show that is cheesy, uncomplicated, and always has a happy ending. It requires very little emotional involvement, and is fine to talk over. It always includes a predictable romance.
During the first year of Trump's presidency, we found ourselves drawn more and more to this kind of relaxing, silly entertainment. So we're here to share that joy with you all.
In doing so, we acknowledge that it is a privilege to be able to unwind. It is not a replacement for resistance; it is an attempt at self care.
Can you give me some examples?
Over Thanksgiving we started a list and this is how long it is now:
Not in this category are actually good movies, like Strictly Ballroom, Clueless, 10 Things I Hate About You, and any Jane Austen adaptation.
Those movies are comforting and wonderful but they are TOO GOOD to count as gentle watches. They require focus and elicit emotional investment. We still get actively angry when Lucy Steele shows up in Sense and Sensibility.
What is your rating system?
Well, as a teacher, one of us uses rubrics fairly often, and the both of us enjoy a good standardized rating system. After many hours of calibration, we have developed a scientific, peer-reviewed rubric involving glasses of wine and wedges of cheese. Decisions will be subjective, deal with it, it's our blog.
Wine scale: This is the X-factor of the film. Do we enjoy the leading lady? How hot is the leading man? How spicy/believable is their chemistry? Do they even have any chemistry?
Who is writing this blog?
This blog is written by Clara and Olivia: single gals, roommates, friends, self-proclaimed experts in many, many fields.
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