Before we get started, I want to clear the air.Â
Yes, I read spoilers. Yes, I am human. Yes, Iâm probably going to hell, but thatâs for unrelated reasons. Yes, I still enjoy consuming âspoiledâ media.Â
I usually make my guesses about characterization, plot and twists and turns, all within the first five to ten minutes of a movie. Then, out comes the phone, Google loading results for âfull synopsis of [insert title here]â faster than the main character does their oh-so-quirky thing for the first time. With a quick scroll, I skim over the plot, first checking for any animal deaths or scenes that might raise personal issues. Then, I sit back and enjoy the show. Arguably more than those stumbling around in the spoilerless darkness beside me.Â