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What's your go-to movie to watch on a bad day?

Wild_ — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 14:51:00 GMT

Hi all,

Today was a bad day for me. I just call them "bad days" - it simplifies it for me.

On bad days when I'm feeling particularly teary (like today), I like to watch one of my go-to movies when my depression is at the front of my mind. Mostly, it's to help me cry at something other than myself.

Some of my go-to movies:

- Extrelemy Loud and Incredibly Close

- Crash

Do you have go-to movies for bad days?

What's your go-to movie to watch on a bad day?

Zeal — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 11:50:50 GMT

Hi Wild,

I used to have go-to movies for bad days as well. My favoured movies were:

The Holiday, Dan In Real Life, Love Actually, Something's Gotta Give and Bruce Almighty

I'd also watch TV show episodes when I was feeling unhappy or anxious, namely:

Everybody Loves Raymond, Full House and Modern Family

I wonder if any of these would appeal to you, even if just one or two? 🙂

Best wishes,

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blondguy — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 12:00:56 GMT

Hi Wild!

I think we have spoken before. Great topic for some peace of mind 🙂

*Electric Dreams

*Runaway Train

*Spectre

My Kindest Thoughts

Paul

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livm88 — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 23:52:39 GMT

Hi Wild,

Nothing better than a great movie when you're feeling down. These always pick me up a little....(movies about lonely/sad people connecting etc...)

-When Harry Met Sally

-Yes Man

-Somethings Gotta Give

-As Good As It Gets

to name a few!

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Zeal — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 03:23:03 GMT

Awesome - you like Something's Gotta Give too Liv 😄 As Good As It Gets is also a great movie, so thanks for putting that in 🙂

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creativesoul — Tue, 17 May 2016 11:12:26 GMT

Ah surely my favourite is 'What Dreams May Come' starring a Robin Williams (RIP Robin, I miss you). An odd choice maybe since it is a tear jerker towards the end but you come away with hope and a smile at the end and that's good in my book.

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Gruffudd — Sun, 29 May 2016 22:50:34 GMT

I have Bridget Jones diary for such occasions, and it is not complete without a big tub of ice cream and a spoon.

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Moonstruck — Mon, 30 May 2016 01:32:17 GMT

Nora Ephron was a brilliant screenplay writer/director - she wrote quite a few good movies..(When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle) she recently passed away. Over the years some of my fave movies are As Good as It Gets, Something's Gotta Give, You've Got Mail,

Only When I Laugh (based on true story)...That's Life (with Julie Andrews, Jack Lemmon and also starring their grown up kids); a lesser known British film Antonia & Jane (about 2 best friends who aren't aware they go to the same psych...and talk about each other etc....a bit quirky, won't appeal to everyone........

I'd be lost without my DVD player and the valuable "escape"my movie collection gives me......if it makes you feel good, watch it I say!.............Cheers, M

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blondguy — Mon, 30 May 2016 15:05:28 GMT

I dont really care if its a victory for feminists or not....I just find 'Wild' an inspirational movie that tugged on all my heartstrings in a beautiful way. Love it!

Muchas gracias 🙂

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Moonstruck — Mon, 30 May 2016 22:26:51 GMT

I'm with you BlondGuy.....loved Wild, also loved the book. Also love Cheryl Strayed's other ones.....particularly Tiny Beautiful Things.....re the "advice" column she wrote for no pay ......well worth a look....I found it at my library...

cheers,......M (BlondGal)

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Lost_Girl — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:00:48 GMT

I am a sucker for a feel good romance on bad days; You've Got Mail, While you were Sleeping, Sabrina, Bed of Roses, Pride and Prejudice the bbc tv series with Colin Firth, Becoming Jane, City of Angels, Ghost,...

I also love Pitch Perfect.

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Guest_1055 — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 17:44:35 GMT

Me too Carol, I like the Sabrina movie with Audrey Hepburn. Pride and Prejuduce and also Emma, Mansfield Park.

Another favourite of mine is "Sissy" it is in English subtitles and has beautiful scenery of lush green hills and such.

Driving Miss Daisy, Ladies in Lavender, Anne of Green Gables, Sound of Music.

It's a wonderful life is an old one, I think, but it has a inspiring message especially when you are feeling sad.

And... Finding Nemo, Walle ( incorrect spelling there) and Garfield, are very chill out cute ones.

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Lost_Girl — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:12:23 GMT

Hey Shell,

I mentioned to you before but Monarch of the Glen is a tv series but another one of my go to feel good shows. It is a drama but very funny and has beautiful characters. It is set in the Scottish Highlands and the scenery is breathtaking xx

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romantic_thi3f — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 02:02:47 GMT

Hi!

Following this post!

Whenever I have a bad day I reach for the newest comedy. Good comedies are so hard to find now but love and watched most of what is on this list. I used to work at a video store so that was a great bonus!

My go-to is usually Pinterest (eep) but if I do watch something it's usually TV. Last few that I saw and loved were The Good Wife, The Office (US) and Parks and Recreation.

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Lost_Girl — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 04:21:56 GMT

Haha romantic thi3f,

I often get "lost" in pinterest.

I have just decided to go retro and am going to watch some classic feel good comedies; Cool Runnings is top of my list.

What other retro comedies do people love?

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blondguy — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 10:29:31 GMT

'Arthur'...not the new one....the real one...timeless....just google 'Arthur the movie trailer' the retro one 🙂 Have a laugh....x

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Lost_Girl — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 11:07:08 GMT

Hi Paul,

I have been meaning to watch that since I saw the new one. I know it's got Dudley Moore in it. I must find a copy. I had friends who saw the original who hated the new one but I did get a laugh from the new one. I especially liked his collection of cars.

Good one Paul!

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Will.i.am — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 12:54:03 GMT

I LOVE THIS TOPIC!

Lie to Me: Just loved getting lost in the characters lives and secretly hoped they'd come to my house and figure me out. Especially Gillian, she seemed to be able to sort anyone out.

thanks

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blondguy — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:34:41 GMT

Thankyou Carol....the original 'Arthur' leaves the remake for dead. If you do get a chance to see it please let me know:-)

My Movie on a bad day?...............Dances with Wolves........it takes nearly 3 hours to watch...but a great distraction

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white knight — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 02:47:13 GMT

Hey lost girl...

If you like romantic movies watch my fav...

The legend of 1900

Also liked man of la mancha with Peter O'Toole but it is semi opera.....

Tony WK