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Nostalgia is a powerful thing. There are times when I just need to sit down and watch a movie that for some reason or another reminds me of good times.
Whenever I get that itch, I reach for a very specific set of movies. I call them comfort movies. Top of my list is probably Return of the Jedi, which I’m watching right now.
If I had to pick my top 5, I think the list would look like this:
- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (from which I learned the word “optimism” and the phrase “delusions of grandeur)
- Better off Dead (also known as my favorite movie ever)
- The Princess Bride
- The Naked Gun
- Hackers
If I’m feeling weird or tired or burnt out, chances are you’ll find me watching one of these movies. They just, for some inexplicable reason, make me feel warm and fuzzy. Note the prominence of 80s comedy.
What are your comfort movies?
{ 5 comments }
Hillary 07.30.07 at 3:18 pm
Return of the Jedi was actually on the HBO channel at Mom and Dad’s hotel yesterday, and it was relaxing just watching about 5 minutes of it.
I’d say mine are Singing in the Rain, Return of the Jedi, Pride and Prejudice, Love Actually, and Mulan. The Princess Bride should actually be on the list, but I figured I’d limit myself to just one of the movies you had, in case you would then need to change them :P
Jason 07.31.07 at 1:06 pm
Haha, movies aren’t food — we can order the same thing!
Tony 08.03.07 at 10:11 am
I’d second Princess Bride, although my Star Wars movie would be Empire Strikes Back. But my #1 would definitely be Raiders of the Lost Ark. That brings back the memories!
Jason 08.03.07 at 12:03 pm
I know a ton of people prefer Empire Strikes Back over all others, and to be fair, it’s probably a better movie. But nothing makes me want to eat pizza a drink hot chocolate like Jedi.
Gerome 08.11.07 at 11:57 pm
i lovre the movie! its full of exciting scenes!
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