Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down

[kathyk]

Yes, today is one of those days.

So I got up early and watched Amelie on Netflix.  There's only a few movies that make me feel real good when things are bleak, and they are:

Amelie - Humorous French film subtitled in English on Netflix
The Big Empty - Strange and funny on DVD
Room In Rome - Spanish movie in English on Netflix  (caution - lesbian theme with nudity)

[Kaitlin4475]

I loved Amelie, I identified with the main character very much. Makes me smile thinking about it.. I guess for me it would be "Y.P.F." (Don't ask me what it stands for)... Just generally weird and wonderful movies that leave me buzzed for hours

[Jill F]

Moonrise Kingdom

[stephaniec]

the Imaginarium   of Dr. Parnasas

[Kim 526]

Being John Malkovich

[Kim 526]

Strictly Ballroom

[LJP]

box of moonlight, time bandits, big trouble in little china, bowfinger

[kathyk]

Thanks girls.  Haven't seen half of what's on your lists.  Need to check 'em on Netflix

[Katie]

You know the other day I happened upon a movie in Netflix. The title is But Im a cheerleader.

It is a gay related movie but very cute I have to say.

[kathyk]

Strictly Ballroom

The title is But Im a cheerleader.

It is a gay related movie but very cute I have to say.

These two are on my list now.  The others aren't on Netflix.  Oh well.

Gay related?  No problem Katie, I'm lesbian. 

[Trisha]

I don't watch films when I am down. I prefer watching documentaries of people suffering unimaginable medical afflictions. This helps me to balance my mind and be mindful that there are so many people in the world suffering a great deal more than I am. When I think about my life after seeing another persons life, I am very grateful to be my problems and not theirs.
Movies are fine, but for me, these documentaries give me the reality check I need. Peace to all.

[oh hai!]

Lost in Translation always lifts me up. My favorite movie.

[Joan]

I loved Lost in Translation!

Wayne's World always made me laugh, but I don't have a video player anymore and it's just gathering dust.

[oh hai!]

Babia Majora 

[Joan]

If she were a president she'd be Baberaham Lincoln...ah I cried tears I laughed so much 

I wish I could watch that clip on my phone.

[justpat]

  Young Frankenstien---The Gods must be crazy---- Top Secret

[kathyk]

Movies are fine, but for me, these documentaries give me the reality check I need. Peace to all.

Interesting touch Trisha.  I like it.

And all of your films are good.  I'll add Blazing Saddles in my go-to-list

[nonameyet]

the prestige

havent seen it in a while but i tear up nearly every time. or i get chills. always one of the two. DONT SPOIL THE ENDING PEOPLE NOT EVERYONES SEEN IT. its really irritating when people do that. I LOVE THE PART AT THE END WHEN. no. just dont.

anyway.

forrest gump makes me cry. several times throughout. overrated movie but just because i think most people only talk it up because its so hyped. its incredible.

[Ms Grace]

Dave
Groundhog Day

Two movies about personal transformation that never fail to really lift my spirits.

[kathyk]

Oh hell.  I forgot about Forest Gump and Groundhog Day.