Movies

          Another thing that everyone loves, besides music, are movies.  The cinematic arts, if you will.  There are movies for literally every human on the planet (as long as they can access the technology).  And even if kids' movies aren't necessarily aimed at adults, all movies are based on story lines and lessons derived from adult struggles.  As a young adult, I get the chance to watch children's films without needing a child sitting next to me to avoid looking insane.  This privilege has given me the opportunity to make some fascinating observations.  Everyone knows that less than juvenile humor is incorporated into family movies, which is to be expected considering the script is written by adults.  But while recently (like a loser) watching titles including The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, and Megamind, (best kids movie EVER), I noticed that instead of parents, the adult group most likely to see these films, the story lines were perfectly aimed at the teen aged mind.  All of these movies included challenges like finding you identity, falling in love, and rebelling against common rules.  And aren't those the very subjects that dominate an adolescents thoughts? Another thought teens often come across is a longing to return to childhood where no responsibilities weigh you down.  And I know when I watch classics like The Lion King and Finding Nemo, I travel right back to six years old, eyes wide with concentration and amazement.  So although animated kid flicks aren't cinema's shining glory, they're sure to provide some giggles and warm and fuzzy feelings for all ages.