Film and Literature

Film and Literature is one of the hobbies in The Sims 2: FreeTime. Its secret lot is Desirable Discourse. It is the one hobby that is not associated with any skill. Having a lazy or shy personality will raise the enthusiasm for this hobby faster.

"The television and the bookshelf are honored places for those Sims that thrive on stories. The film and literature Sim revels in the comedy and the mystery present in all intricate narratives."

Activities
Activities that raise a Sim's enthusiasm in Film and Literature are:

Available to Toddlers and Children:
 * Being Read to (Toddler and Child)

Available to Children and Up:
 * Reading a book (other than Cooking book)
 * Watching Sims Broadcasting Network, KidzTube, or Movie
 * Reading the Entertainment section in the Newspaper or the Modern Media Magazine
 * Browsing Web about Film and Literature
 * Blogging about Film and Literature
 * Telling Stories about Fame

Available to Teens and Up:
 * Writing in a Diary
 * Reading to children and toddlers
 * Reading to sleep
 * Discussing books with other Sims in a Book Club
 * Studying Charisma from Books First for Learning: A Bookshelf of Education
 * Reciting Poetry

Available to Adults and Up:
 * Writing a Novel

Unlockable Interactions
Gaining enthusiasm in this hobby can unlock these interactions:


 * "Talk about Film & Literature"
 * "Read Section ... Entertainment" in Newspaper
 * Participate in Book Club
 * "Browse Web About Film & Literature"
 * "Share Hobby Tips About Film & Literature" with a Sim
 * "Blog Tips About Film & Literature" on the computer
 * "Instruct in Film & Literature"
 * "Be in the Zone"

Titles

 * Uninspired Underling
 * Regular Reader
 * Book Club Presiden
 * Movie Maven
 * Media Mogul

Hobby Instructors

 * Cooper Seifert
 * Larry Owens
 * Madeleine Mace

Befriending a Film and Literature hobby instructor will decrease the friends requirements by one for Sims who work in the Entertainment, Journalism, and Show Business careers.

Special Effects
When reading a book that builds enthusiasm in this hobby, Sims in the Zone will hear sounds related to the book's genre.

Cinéma et littérature