Pro/con: Going to a movie on the 4th

Pro: If there is something you want to see, a weekday holiday could be just the ticket.

Con: Is it legal to not engage in water recreation on the 4th?

Pro: Theaters are air-conditioned.

Con: Hearing a certain person go on about ticket-price inflation.

Pro: Easy to rationalize going to see escapist fare at this time of year.

Con: Will interrupt your eating potato salad.

Pro: Doesn’t take all day, leaving plenty of time for other activities.

Con: Getting to agreement on what to see can be a challenge.