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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Male to female transsexual talk (MTF) => Topic started by: kathyk on January 15, 2014, 10:39:42 AM

Title: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: kathyk on January 15, 2014, 10:39:42 AM
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)



Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: Kaitlin4475 on January 15, 2014, 03:24:47 PM
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
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: Jill F on January 15, 2014, 03:26:45 PM
Moonrise Kingdom
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: stephaniec on January 15, 2014, 04:55:19 PM
the Imaginarium   of Dr. Parnasas
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: Kim 526 on January 15, 2014, 04:58:41 PM
Being John Malkovich
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: Kim 526 on January 15, 2014, 05:10:44 PM
Strictly Ballroom
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: LJP on January 15, 2014, 05:22:33 PM
box of moonlight, time bandits, big trouble in little china, bowfinger
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: kathyk on January 15, 2014, 07:18:29 PM
Thanks girls.  Haven't seen half of what's on your lists.  Need to check 'em on Netflix
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: Katie on January 15, 2014, 07:45:13 PM
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.
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: kathyk on January 15, 2014, 08:15:17 PM
Quote from: Kim 526 on January 15, 2014, 05:10:44 PM
Strictly Ballroom

Quote from: Katie on January 15, 2014, 07:45:13 PM
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.  :)
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: Trisha on January 16, 2014, 04:56:41 AM
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.
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: oh hai! on January 16, 2014, 05:03:27 AM
Lost in Translation always lifts me up. My favorite movie.

http://youtu.be/SntLhQLIfVE
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: Joan on January 16, 2014, 05:08:45 AM
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.
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: oh hai! on January 16, 2014, 05:15:37 AM
Babia Majora  ;D

http://youtu.be/4m2WutlqBk0

Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: Joan on January 16, 2014, 06:48:26 AM
If she were a president she'd be Baberaham Lincoln...ah I cried tears I laughed so much  :D

I wish I could watch that clip on my phone.
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: justpat on January 16, 2014, 05:35:56 PM
  Young Frankenstien---The Gods must be crazy---- Top Secret
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: kathyk on January 16, 2014, 08:03:47 PM
Quote from: Trisha on January 16, 2014, 04:56:41 AM
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
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: nonameyet on January 17, 2014, 12:51:58 AM
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.
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: Ms Grace on January 17, 2014, 05:24:50 AM
Dave
Groundhog Day

Two movies about personal transformation that never fail to really lift my spirits.
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: kathyk on January 17, 2014, 09:32:38 AM
Oh hell.  I forgot about Forest Gump and Groundhog Day.   :)
Title: Re: Off-beat films for when I'm feeling down
Post by: Em on January 17, 2014, 11:24:24 PM
When I'm sad, I always loved watching Back to the Future; things can always be more complicated than being trans. Lost in Translation is also fantastic; I can be in the darkest mood, and Bill Murry can snap me out of it. :)