Binx's philosophy of life

1. Binx's philosophy for life is similar to that of any movie patron. He sits back and watches, analyzing life while being detached from it as much as his mind will allow. He seems to only get involved in family issues when more or less forced to do so. He completes his responsibilities then enjoys his own past times like reading, going to movies, and enjoying days away with his lady friends. In this way he's like most people.
2. I think going to the movies has helped Binx feel more normal when everything else around him makes him feel different. The movies, like for us, provide a picturesque view of life and Binx's inability to obtain a life similar makes the theater a perfect getaway. Early in the book Binx accounts a movie he saw about a man losing his memory but how that experience allows him to basically start his life over and settle down with a nice lady. I think this particular movie description depicts his desire to forget his responsibilities and ties in this world. The fact that the author chose to describe this movie early in the story leads me to believe that Binx wishes he could be the one starting over.