I do this for a few things, movies in particular. For me most recently, I’m planning on watching Bo Burnham’s Inside this weekend, for the first time since I watched it shortly post-release. I wasn’t really intending to wait *checks watch* nearly 3 years on that one, but I definitely felt it needed some space before a rewatch.

Anyone else treat certain pieces of media similarly?

  • Lvxferre@mander.xyz
    311·
    10 months ago
    • [game] Donkey Kong Country 1/2/3
    • [anime] Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
    • [anime] Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

    The games are part of my childhood, and they aged really well, so if I don’t stop myself from playing them all the time the muscle memory kills all the joy from playing.

    Same thing with the two anime series - I love both but it has been a few years since I watched either.

    • TheMinions@lemmy.world
      3·
      10 months ago

      I have rewatched Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann twice since I originally watched it in 2014, and it held up.

      I also occasionally watch the final fight of the Lagann-hen movie on YouTube and it still holds up.

      • Lvxferre@mander.xyz
        2·
        10 months ago

        Yup, it aged really well, too. FMA:B too.

        One TTGL episode that I occasionally watch (even if avoiding the rest of the series) is ep11, when Simon snaps off his grief and guilt. It’s amazing how the right context makes even something as silly as “ore wa ore da!” (I’m me!) sound awesome.

    • Jeff, my name is Jeff@lemmy.world
      3·
      10 months ago

      Sometimes I feel like I should rewatch FMA B but then I’m like, nah I still remember it perfectly. To me it’s just a perfect execution of what a story should be.

    • ALQ@lemmy.world
      3·
      10 months ago

      Yes, then you can forget about it for a decade or two and rediscover, rinse, and repeat.

  • Today@lemmy.world
    18·
    10 months ago

    Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Love it, but i can’t watch it too often because it’s so exhausting.

  • treadful@lemmy.zipEnglish
    151·
    10 months ago

    LEEEEEEEROY JENKINNNNNNNNS

    I’m not even a WoW fan, but as a gamer I appreciate the sentiment.

  • Neil@lemmy.mlEnglish
    9·
    10 months ago

    Definitely the band “Heilung.”

    I refuse to listen to them outside of live at a concert. It’s old Nordic style viking goodness and the live shows are more of a ritual than a concert. When I go, I want a full immersive experience and I feel listening to them in between the concerts takes away from the experience.

  • datavoid@lemmy.mlEnglish
    9·
    10 months ago

    I do this with music… if one of my favourite nostalgia songs comes on and I’m not driving with the windows down in summer, it’s for sure getting skipped!

  • pseudonym@monyet.cc
    8·
    10 months ago

    Pokemon games (red/blue) and Harry Potter novels. I have to wait long enough that I don’t remember every detail.

    • NataliePortland@lemmy.caEnglish
      4·
      10 months ago

      I’m playing blue right now! I just woke up the Snorlax with the flute. It’s so fun. This time I’m really into Hypno and Dugtrio

  • Rolder@reddthat.com
    8·
    10 months ago

    Few dirty doujins that always get me going, but I try not to use them too often lest they lose their charm

  • Alivrah@lemmy.world
    8·
    10 months ago

    Some books and mangas, but mostly the Ghibli movies. Specially because when I watch one of them, I immediately want to go on a full Ghibli marathon.

    They’re beautiful.

    • kratoz29@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      10 months ago

      They’re beautiful.

      In which aspects are you finding them beautiful?

      Don’t get me wrong I am not a hater whatsoever, but I started watching them with my girlfriend recently and I’m not feeling it completely, I only watched Spirited Away before and I have the same feeling.

      We have watched so far (in this order):

      1. The Boy and The Heron

      2. Princess Mononoke (this one was my favorite)

      3. How’s Castle

      4. My Neighbor Totoro

      The art design is top notch I can agree with that.

  • cmbabul@lemmy.world
    81·
    10 months ago

    Goodfellas, it’s my favorite movie ever and I want to keep the wonder of the first time I saw it alive as long as possible

  • guyrocket@kbin.social
    6·
    10 months ago

    The Dark Knight movie. Goddamn that is good. Maybe my top film of all time.

    LOTR trilligy. I have extended versions on DVD and love them.

  • southsamurai@sh.itjust.works
    6·
    10 months ago

    Ehhhh, to a limited extent, Christmas movies. But it’s only partly so it doesn’t get diluted, it’s also because they’re kind of meant to be something to make the season a bit happier. They don’t work as well outside of the holidays, so why bother?