Feel-Good Movies
Being a ‘90’s kid I have so many fond memories of watching rom-coms with my mom. After dinner we’d put our comfy clothing on (aka our head-to-toe J. Crew pajamas), she’d make her homemade popcorn with drizzled butter and we’d curl up on the couch under a chenille blanket. In the early days, we’d buy DVDs from Target, then we’d go to RedBox to rent movies and from there - well you all know how it goes!
When opting for movies we would seek out genres and titles that were a form of escapism. At the time, we needed it. My parents had gone through a challenging divorce, we’d moved to a new city and I’d started a new school. Movies were a sort of reprieve. We’d find solace and joy in the storylines, main characters’ banter, the interiors, and soothing soundtracks.
Like many my age, I grew up watching Nancy Meyers films. All of them. They’ve been a constant in my life, her films have provided inspiration, comfort, guidance, and laughter. She’s been a pivotal person that I admire and am eternally grateful for, side note I highly recommend reading the Architectural Digest article, “Tour Nancy Meyers newly renovated L.A. Home.” We also used to watch quite a few Nora Ephron films as well, I mean Meg Ryan just pulls you in.
Years later when I’m feeling off or needing a spark of inspiration I find myself revising these classics. Here’s a list of my feel-good movies, I hope no matter what you’re navigating in life they bring you comfort and joy.
15 Feel Good Movies
It’s Complicated
Something’s Gotta Give
The Holiday
You’ve Got Mail
Sleepless in Seattle
Father of the Bride
The Parent Type
Notting Hill
Under The Tuscan Sun
Love Actually
Life As We Know it
The Intern
The Devil Wear’s Prada
Sweet Home Alabama
When Harry Met Sally
Movie Night Must-Haves
In the words of Julie Andrews (Maria) from the ‘Sound of Music’ these are a few of my favorite things for the ultimate feel good movie night. Thanks to my mom for being the ultimate teacher in self-care. No matter where we lived she always made a house a home for our family. She creatively crafted a lifestyle full of thoughtful rituals and traditions.
I’m curious, what’re your feel good movies? Leave me a note in the comments, while I am a creature of habit I’d love to see what brings you joy, comfort and calm.
