The scene unfolding on the screen is pivotal. The main characters are deep in conversation, revealing important plot points. I’m listening. But, also? I’m watching what’s happening behind them. I’m watching the extras. Photo by Rob Curran on Unsplash I love watching background characters, those unknown actors who have been hired to enhance a scene….
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We are so far behind on movies that we should be embarrassed (we aren’t). You’d think we’d have caught up during nearly two years of semi-isolation, but we were too busy watching Friends for the first time. At least this means that there are always “new” titles out there for us to enjoy. This explains…
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