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    As great as so much television is these days, and as addictively as I tune in to some of it, I tend not to re-watch it. Yet I do re-watch movies. I'm curious if others have similar tendencies. And thoughts on why that is (or isn't). Assuming this is the case for others, is it something as simple as production value? Or does it go deeper? Does it have to do with the story mechanics? Like, in order to go on this 2 hour journey, movies are super-compressed with idea and emotion, and...

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    2. ... who are those guys?

      ... who are those guys?

      I agree with Elliot -- I've watched The Wire and Sopranos (Sopranos 1st season as many times as some of my favorite movies, before it became unfocused). I think most people don't because they find devoting 13+ hours too intimidating. Whereas 2 hours can be digested in a single night.

    3. axalon

      axalon

      @fiction took the words right from my fingers

    4. Mr Cakes

      Mr Cakes

      @elliott - I agree. I can watch The Unforgiven over and over, and it still effects me deeply. Re-watching certain TV, like the Wire or Sopranos, reveal small details that are fulfilling.

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