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

[Wild_]

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?

[Zeal]

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,

SM

[blondguy]

Hi Wild!

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

*Electric Dreams

*Runaway Train

*Spectre

My Kindest Thoughts

Paul

[livm88]

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!

[Zeal]

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 🙂

[creativesoul]

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.

[Gruffudd]

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

[Moonstruck]

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

[blondguy]

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 🙂

[Moonstruck]

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)