The movie ends, and the credits roll. Masses of people rise and head for the door. I keep my seat. Why? Read on...
I Watch the Credits
Another movie is over, yet
it's not over.
The credits still roll on:
The big draw stars, the costars,
the names, the nameless
(Man at Bar, Policeman 1,
Policeman 2)
Then comes the crew:
Directors, Camaramen,
Stunt Crew, Gaffers.
They all took part in
creating this interlude;
this escape from reality.
They all worked hard, and
they pulled it off.
The movie is over, and
the masses head for the door, while
the credits roll.
Names, job titles,
blood, sweat and tears.
I watch the credits,
I read the names --
they earned my respect.
Interesting. I sometimes, do, too. For the most part, at least, aside from their pay, they are given credit on the media itself, and will be there as long as there is a copy of the film that has not been shortened to remove this important part of every professional movie's format. Most of them, if there are good enough, get Academy Awards, even if they're not on television.
I usually watch the credits as I like to know who has written or performed the music or score... and normally they're right at the end! It always amazes me just how many people it takes to make one movie - no matter they cost so much! Strange how even the 2nd Stand-In Tea Boy gets a mention; it would be nice to so credited in other professions. Good thoughts here. Kate x
You have a point, I suppose, that they do earn our respect. Still, knowing that will not make me sit there and read all of the credits. They had a job. They did their job. They were paid.
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