Drama DVD

Whether you're looking to thrill yourself with classic scary movies like Taxi Driver, The Shining, or Poltergeist, or enjoy deep insightful daily dramas like Ordinary People and You Can Count on Me, here are some tips for how to get the most out of your DVD drama movie watching experience.

Set outside time to watch each drama all at once. When you interrupt the flow of a dramatic narrative, you don't get nearly as much out of your movie experience. Expand your movie-watching purview. Watch old classic Fellini films, new independent movies, and foreign films. By expanding your dramatic palate, you open yourself up to new filmic ideas.

Review the bonus material on your drama DVDs after you finish. You can study interviews with the writers, directors, and actors as well as watch special features. Consume the entire drama DVD--not just the movie itself. You may even want to read source material to supplement your understanding of the film. For instance, after watching the movie Cold Mountain, you could read the book upon which this Civil War romance was based.

Develop a movie watching "schedule." Make a list of films you really want to see, and then work your way down this list. Finally, consider watching TV dramas on DVD. Dramatic shows like The West Wing, Deadwood, and 24 have all put out stellar drama DVD compendiums.