• 09-16-2006, 03:56 PM
    Defshep
    Comfort Food? Nah, Comfort Films!
    You know how you crave certain foods when you're feeling sick, depressed, or just a little down? We all want something familiar and soothing during these times. I've been down with a stomach virus for the last week, and I don't even eat spinach! Anyway, I tend to pop in certain movies from my childhood, or that just sorta warm me up inside. Watched Star Wars: A New Hope (Special Edition - I've decided to buy a used copy of the Unaltered edition when available) and The Empire Strikes Back. LOTR always does the trick as well. Flash Gordon comes to mind, as well as the Lethal Weapon movies.
    What's your "Comfort Film"?
  • 09-17-2006, 09:23 AM
    Smokey
    Good Subject.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Defshep
    You know how you crave certain foods when you're feeling sick, depressed, or just a little down? We all want something familiar and soothing during these times.
    Old TV sitcom on DVD from 70s and 80s give me that warm feeling when feeling down. TV shows such as Good Times, Sanford&Son, Three’s Company always cheer me up.

    For movies, older comedy movies such as Odd Couple, Used Cars or drama such as Godfather or John Wayne films works for me.
  • 09-17-2006, 12:36 PM
    eisforelectronic
    Roadtrip, Old School, Eurotrip
  • 09-17-2006, 01:55 PM
    dean_martin
    I usually grab these familiar favorites:

    For a Few Dollars More
    The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
    Welcome to the Doll House
    Danger Diabolik
    Faster Pussycat Kill Kill
    8 1/2
    The Bicycle Thief
    7th Voyage of Sinbad
    Golden Voyage of Sinbad
    Jason and the Argonauts

    some are better when I'm feeling down and some are better when viewed with whatever the doctor has prescribed.
  • 09-18-2006, 05:18 AM
    ForeverAutumn
    I like cartoons. That's one of the reasons that I bought the Pinky and the Brain; Animaniacs; and Pink Panther collections this year. I've watched a few shows off each, but I'm really waiting for a good flu or cold to dive into them.

    I also use my sick time to watch chick flicks...stuff that I can't watch with my husband, but I get to embarrass the hell out of him by making him go to the video store to rent them for me. :cornut:

    I hope that you're feeling better Def.
  • 09-18-2006, 05:51 AM
    GMichael
    Does watching the Spice channel count?
  • 09-18-2006, 07:08 AM
    L.J.
    Hey Def,

    I've been working on some childhood favorites lately myself. I just picked up:

    Wizard of OZ
    Last Starfighter
    Clash of the Titans
    One Million Years B.C.
    Never Ending Story
    Back to the Future
    And ALIENS always does it for me. One of my favs.



    Quote:
    Originally Posted by GMichael
    Does watching the Spice channel count?
    Only if wifee is watching with you! :ihih:
  • 09-18-2006, 07:20 AM
    GMichael
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by L.J.
    Hey Def,

    I've been working on some childhood favorites lately myself. I just picked up:

    Wizard of OZ
    Last Starfighter
    Clash of the Titans
    One Million Years B.C.
    Never Ending Story
    Back to the Future
    And ALIENS always does it for me. One of my favs.
    Good choices. Alliens seems to always be on when I'm sick.


    Quote:
    Originally Posted by L.J.
    Only if wifee is watching with you! :ihih:
    Not when I'm sick. She always wants to try out what they're doing. :arf:
  • 09-18-2006, 07:39 AM
    L.J.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by GMichael
    Not when I'm sick. She always wants to try out what they're doing. :arf:
    Waaaaay too much detail :eek: