Our Family watched "The African Queen" yesterday. The response from the kids was very interesting. When Hepburn and Bogart kissed for the first time they were completely cluless as to why it was a big deal. They can't comprehend that there was a time when such behavior was considered outrageous for a couple who hadn't known each other for very long, was not planning on marrying, and considered ankle length dresses casualware.

It was also interesting to see how closely they followed the story. They were riveted to the story and asked questions the whole way through. It kind of made me feel good that they saw quality in a old movie with few special effects and that I like. I like to think that they are recognizing the quality of the actors and the screen play. But who knows for sure.