Originally Posted by
Mindraker
Have you tried thinking of happy thoughts before you go to sleep? Reading or watching humor or comedy before you go to bed? Are you on any type of medication that might affect your mood? Are you going through a troubling experience?
Is there anything you *can* control in the dream? For example, can you "buy a ticket to a different movie", or "get some popcorn"?
It sounds like there are some distinct elements -- you; the theater; your emotions; and the images on the screen.