The article explores the peculiar habit of travelers watching low-quality action movies, like '65' and various sequels, exclusively during flights. It highlights a common trend where people select films they otherwise dislike at home, such as cheesy action flicks or rom-coms. This preference is attributed to physiological changes at high altitudes, where reduced air pressure can lead to mild hypoxia. This condition affects cognitive function and emotional regulation, making viewers more susceptible to strong emotional reactions, thus influencing their movie choices in the air.
I've met travelers who will only watch second-rate rom coms or, in other cases, films they've already seen many times over.
For some people, travel makes them nervous, but hypoxia is the main differentiator in air travel in terms of impact on the brain physiologically.
I would never watch any of the aforementioned movies at home, on the ground, nor would I ever recommend them to a friend.
The lower than usual air pressure causes mild hypoxia in the brain, which affects our cognition and makes us less able to regulate our emotions.
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