An aniversary of Titanic proportions

The hit movie "Titanic" has come a long way from its two-part VHS past to the digitally remastered 3D theater experience of today. I'm not ashamed to admit that I've had its re-release date on my calendar for about five months now, so I'll be a happy camper (or should I say blubbering mess) Friday after FINALLY having the time to go see it!

The original film grossed over $1.8 BILLION since its original release in 1997, and according to the LA Times, "Titanic 3D" has grossed about $28 million domestically so far, coming in third behind "The Hunger Games" and "American Reunion". Incredible, considering the majority of the public has already seen this film multiple times before.  After taking about two years to convert to 3D, its re-release is timed perfectly with the tragedy's 100th year anniversary.

When the 2,224 passengers boarded the RMS Titanic April 10, 1912, times were extremely different. President William Howard Taft was in office, the average salary was about $750 dollars a year and America's divorce rate was 1/1000. For entertainment, people enjoyed live music or went to "talkies" on the weekends, and while radio had technically been invented, it was still in its very early stages of scientific trial.

It's crazy to think about how far we've come in just 100 years. From silent films to blockbusters in 3D, I'm sure our forms of entertainment would be incomprehensible to those living in the early 1900s. While no medium could ever come close to experiencing the actual tragedy, it will be interesting to experience this movie in 3D. This extra element allows you to feel a little more involved in the story more than ever before, resulting in a unique experience for the viewer.

While some, aka my mom, thinks this movie is corny or melodramatic, I think it's breathtaking. Of course the characters Jack and Rose are purely fictional, but they represent all of those on the voyage; all of the mothers, husbands, children and lovers that were torn apart that fateful night. It's epic, romantic and heartbreaking all at the same time. This film gives a voice to those stories lost at sea 100 years ago.

So, if you haven't already been to the new "Titanic 3D", go see it. Not only to see a spectacular movie but to remember those who lost their lives on that tragic April night.

And ladies, of course be prepared to fall in love with Leo all over again...in 3D!