Posted by Adam on January 10, 2000, at 18:33:48
In reply to Re: Movie Therapy, posted by Noa on January 10, 2000, at 11:28:38
Sometimes when I'm feeling down, I like to see a good comedy. Sometimes when I feel really down, for some reason, I like to see the most depressing, head-kicker of a movie I can possibly find. Sometimes I like movies that are full of sadness, but somehow uplift with a redemptive message...
Comedies:
Something About Mary: Totally crass. Laughed my butt off.
A Fish Called Wanda: "Don't call me stupid!"
Annie Hall: Not exactly bust-a-gut laughs, but... Y'all know this was supposed to be called "Anne Hedonia" I'll stick "Manhattan" in too.
Head Kickers:
"A Clockwork Orange"
"My Own Private Idaho"
"Last Exit to Brooklyn"
"Naked"-This may top the list as the single most depressing movie I have ever seen.Sad but Redemptive (way too many to list):
"Sophie's Choice"
"Gandhi"
"Schindler's List"-Not a Spielberg fan, but he got it right this time.
"Kundun"
"Three Seasons"-This one esp. grabbed me. Partly the gorgeous ambience of the soundtrack, perhaps, and the sweetness of the most downtrodden characters.
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