Had you lived inside the European Union (for import/export tax reason), I would've happily bought them for you.
Disinterest in movies/tv
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Had you lived inside the European Union (for import/export tax reason), I would've happily bought them for you.
MikeyC
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You still can, even though our DVD regions are different. :Had you lived inside the European Union (for import/export tax reason), I would've happily bought them for you.
: Or you could buy an Australian copy and send it to me. You know you want to. I'll pay you back in pizza. 
Oizys
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Don't get me wrong, I like grey area characters, but I have to like them - even the ''bad guys'' - or I just have no interest in them.
Game of Thrones is a prime example. Cersei is such a b.... but I love her. She's one of the ''bad guys'', but she's not wholly bad. And Tyrion. The Hound. Baelish. I could go on. Characters don't have to be 100% good or evil for me to like them, but if I don't like them, or love to hate them for being deliberately evil - hello Joffrey - I just can't watch.
I'll pay you back in pizza.
:O
.. Don't play with my feelings, Mikey.. I've been hurt before.
MikeyC
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Yeah, all those promises of pizza that go unfulfilled. I hear you, man. Do I look like a guy that would betray your trust?
Yeah, I totally get what you mean.
Breaking Bad is a bit of an acquired taste in that sense. It's literally filled with villains whom operate on selfish desires, rather then necessity (like they do in GoT).
But in a way I find it interesting to see how that all develops. The transition from lame teach to infamous kingpin has been very interesting.
MollyBeGood
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I have been there myself. Lost interest in all things entertainment. I was in a really bad place in my previous relationship mentally. I used to fall asleep on the couch before the movie was over all the time, or I would get up and not be able to stand sitting through dribble they call movies-felt like you said ADHD. I go through spells now where nothing can hold my interest. I am in a bit of one of them right now actually. It's usually my subconscious trying to tell me to do other things with my life instead of waste it watching crap.
h: Most of the time now I watch documentaries then at least I feel as if I am learning something from my time spent watching videos.
SilentBird
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I lose interest in TV and movies because they are usually a passive experience. When that happens I need something else to feel fulfilled, but it is difficult to work out with what.
SomethingKeen
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If I had cable I MIGHT watch on occasion....but more than likely not. The computer and games are my entertainment for the most part. Not much of a current events kind of person but I can browse random topics for hours; you can be certain nothing learned is ever applicable in real world standing but its the idea of greater knowledge!
Opaline
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No, I doubt it comes from age because I know some "older" people who are still addicted to television (and some of them to movies as well).
I used to watch it as a kid. Starting in high school I completely lost interest. I still like movies sometimes, and occasionally I will watch television, but my main technological distractions are my phone and the computer (and I'd argue the computer is far worse than television, as far as bad habits go).
I used to watch it as a kid. Starting in high school I completely lost interest. I still like movies sometimes, and occasionally I will watch television, but my main technological distractions are my phone and the computer (and I'd argue the computer is far worse than television, as far as bad habits go).
Bustn Justin
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I admit I do like watching some TV as wellalthough getting bored of them as well. In the summer I decided to get rid of cable and go internet only since I do have Netflix account.
Shows I do watch are Breaking Bad, Walking Dead, The Big Bang Theory, Anger Management, How I Met Your Mother, Family Guy, and Robot Chicken
On my days off I admit to watching Jerry Springer and Maury Povich for a few laughs but even now I get tired of watching the same thing each time.
Shows I do watch are Breaking Bad, Walking Dead, The Big Bang Theory, Anger Management, How I Met Your Mother, Family Guy, and Robot Chicken
On my days off I admit to watching Jerry Springer and Maury Povich for a few laughs but even now I get tired of watching the same thing each time.
gustavofring
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The older I get the less I am interested in TV/movies etc. I don't know if it has to do with depression.
I've come to the realization that most TV and movies are ultimately quite empty and unfulfilling, whereas I used to watch things religiously as an escapism, and really emotionally invested myself in it.
With this realization, I've also found a newfound joy for it, strangely enough, because I can just appreciate it for what it is; not that big of a deal. I've also found more love and appreciation for more artsy and philosophical films when I'm in the right mood. Or more quirky comedies/indie movies. Maybe you should try watching different stuff to reinvoke your interest. Above all I think you shouldn't force yourself to watch movies and TV and think to yourself that you're depressed or crazy for not wanting to otherwise.
I've come to the realization that most TV and movies are ultimately quite empty and unfulfilling, whereas I used to watch things religiously as an escapism, and really emotionally invested myself in it.
With this realization, I've also found a newfound joy for it, strangely enough, because I can just appreciate it for what it is; not that big of a deal. I've also found more love and appreciation for more artsy and philosophical films when I'm in the right mood. Or more quirky comedies/indie movies. Maybe you should try watching different stuff to reinvoke your interest. Above all I think you shouldn't force yourself to watch movies and TV and think to yourself that you're depressed or crazy for not wanting to otherwise.
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cowboyup
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Hmm, interesting ... had not thought of it like that! Maybe I am just getting 'tired' of the s.s.d.d.