Soberrecovery Movie Club - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

margo · 08-18-2002, 02:54 PM

Borrowing from a thread started by JT (Soberrecovery Book Club), I thought it might be fun to start a movie club. Do you have a movie to share that has lifted your spirits, or spoken to you in some way? I watched a movie last night called "The Straight Story." It was the true story of a man in his 70s who, due to health reasons, can't drive any more. He gets the news that his estranged brother, who lives hundreds of miles away, is dying. Money is tight, so he hitches a trailer to his riding lawn mower and drives it to see his brother before he dies. It was a beautiful story and a wonderful example of love and selflessness and the kindness of strangers. Has anyone else seen it? I'd never even heard of it before. I don't know how easy it would be to find it at the video store, but it would be well worth the effort.

Anyone else care to share?

08-18-2002, 03:32 PM

Well I would have to say the Matrix was wonderful. I believe that recovery is like waking up into a new reality and the Matrix just hit home with me. I knew exactly what he felt like when he woke up and learned that nothing he believed was true.

I also absolutely loved the Prince of Egypt. To me it is a parable of how God takes us from slavery to freedom.

Hugs,

MG

Debbie · 08-18-2002, 06:29 PM

Hey Margo

Great idea and I will sticky the post so people can keep adding. I need to think this over. Today I watched the Incredible Mr. Limpet and I really don't think I would put that in an inspirational category

Many hugs
Love
Debbie

JT · 08-19-2002, 06:27 AM

Great Idea!!

How about "Steel Magnolias" and "Prince of Tides"

JT

margo · 08-19-2002, 09:22 PM

JT - I love "Prince of Tides" too. I know you love to read, and if you haven't read the book yet, I'd highly recommend it. Or anything else by Pat Conroy.

Debbie · 08-23-2002, 03:10 AM

I've been thinking and thinking about what movies might have spoken to me or lifted my spirit. I can tell you that every year when the Wizard of Oz comes on I watch it. I remember watching it when I was a child, I remember watching it with girlfriends in my teens and I still watch it. When I think of the Wizard of Oz, it makes me smile and always brings back happy memories.

Two movies that have touched me in some way, were My Girl and When a Man Loves a Woman, I know there are more but I just can't remember their names

Many hugs.
Love,
Debbie

Candle · 08-25-2002, 05:32 AM

The most meaningful and touching for me recently would be "A Beautiful Mind". It was a very powerful message to me.

Candle

margo · 10-03-2002, 10:02 AM

Hi All - here is another one I would recommend that I watched last night, called "Floating Away." It's the story of an alcoholic mom (Rosanna Arquette) who loses custody of her son due to her alcoholism. She goes on a road trip to find him and hooks up with 2 guys on the road (Judge Reinhold and Paul Hogan) who help her in her search. Excellent! Based on a book by Tim Sandlin under the title "Sorrow Floats." Looks like I'll be hitting the bookstores this weekend!

JT · 10-10-2002, 12:48 PM

How about "Beaches"? I saw it last weekend and cried for the 110th time!

Oh and Margo I read "Beach Music" by Pat Conroy and it is among my very faves!

JT

**Ann** · 10-10-2002, 02:24 PM

Steel Magnolias is one of my favourites ever.

For a good old-fashioned laugh, go see "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" - it's a hoot.

Paulie · 10-10-2002, 02:35 PM

I also recommed The Banger Sisters for a good laugh -

Haven't seen Wedding yet, but I will.

dwell · 10-10-2002, 03:50 PM

i really enjoyed i am sam, and i now love the beatles too!

labyrinth with david bowie is always fun to watch. especially when the goblins take their heads off and start dancing and singing.

love to you all!

Debbie · 10-10-2002, 03:54 PM

I think I may need to join blockbuster and check some of these movies out!!

Many hugs
Debbie

babysteps · 11-11-2002, 08:43 PM

A couple of my sisters and I saw this one and cried our eyes out. I don't think it was Suposed to be That sad.. but it was for us.

Love Steel Magnolias, Matrix, Labyrinth... anything Mel Gibson (talk about your inspirational actors!)

Meet Joe Black was amazing...it's one that really got to me And my husband (who always teases me for crying over movies)

Paulie · 11-12-2002, 08:33 AM

Hey -
took the kids to see Santa Claus 2 on Saturday - great movie!! for adults and kids.

vinnietoo · 12-01-2002, 04:03 PM

PAY IT FORWARD Wow! what a message in this movie.
Pulled at my heart anyway.

Hugs & Blessings,
Vince

DolphinBlue · 12-24-2002, 06:15 AM

Dwell & Babysteps I definitely agree with you on the Labyrinth - that is my favourite movie of all time.

I also like Patch Adams (Robin Williams) a lot.

Oh and I love 28 Days (Sandra Bullock), it's sad but cracks me up too

Love

DolphinBlue

Peacefulpie · 12-28-2002, 09:15 AM

Ok here is a twist, I found Lord of the Rings insperational...
Even in his darkest hours froddo held on to hope.

Victortaz · 01-07-2003, 02:05 PM

Margo, I thot "The Straight Story" was cool. I'd not heard of it & would probably never have watched it on my own. But we were staying with some friends at a beach cottage, and they rented it. I'm glad they did.

Amazing DolphinBlue! I was just getting ready to write down here that I loved "28 Days" and there you wrote it! Well I agree!

I've pretty much liked anything I've seen with Sandra Bullock, and also Keanu Reeves; I guess that's why I liked "Speed" so much. "The Matrix" was incredible and I can't wait for the second one!

Pauline, "Santa Clause 2" and the first one were funny, good stories of transformation and how it affects those around us as well as us.

I'm glad to see this here. I've just been put in charge of the "Films Forum" on another site and this will help me get more ideas. Thanks!

Taz

margo · 01-17-2003, 04:10 PM

The Shipping News and Vanilla Sky - awesome!

margo · 01-17-2003, 07:39 PM

Hysterical Blindness - two 20somethings (Uma Thurman and Juliette Lewis) in 1980s New Jersey looking for love in all the wrong places. Wrenching to watch at times, but well worth it.

nancygrew2 · 02-03-2003, 06:13 AM

Definitely "Dirty Dancing" just for the music and dancing AND for the message, "Shirley Valentine".........for us ladies of a certain age, both the theme song from shirley Valentine <The Girl Who Used To Be Me> by Patti Austin and the story as well.

Paulie · 02-03-2003, 08:10 AM

I saw a great cute laugh out loud chick flick this weekend.
How to lose a guy in 10 days!

Andif you like musicals, see Chicago...great, just like the stage production!

nancygrew2 · 02-04-2003, 11:26 PM

I would love to see "Chicago", but I'll have to wait until it is out on video or dvd as I can't afford the $17.00 to go to the show<unreal cost, eh>.

And, I think the really cute guy who laughed has to do some growing up.........a lot of guys who are younger, make fun of "chick flicks", simply because they're "supposed to". It would not do to let the rest of the "guy population" down.

I also want to see Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings.......when they're available for rental.

nancygrew2

MelissaM · 03-05-2003, 01:55 PM

Anyone who hasn't watched "A Walk to Remember" should. You really have nothing better to do!

Also, I watched "Crossroads" with my daughter over the weekend. It has a really good message (I was shocked that I really enjoyed Britney Spears).

"Pay it Forward"
"When A Man Loves A Woman"

08-18-2002, 02:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
margo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,727	Soberrecovery Movie Club Borrowing from a thread started by JT (Soberrecovery Book Club), I thought it might be fun to start a movie club. Do you have a movie to share that has lifted your spirits, or spoken to you in some way? I watched a movie last night called "The Straight Story." It was the true story of a man in his 70s who, due to health reasons, can't drive any more. He gets the news that his estranged brother, who lives hundreds of miles away, is dying. Money is tight, so he hitches a trailer to his riding lawn mower and drives it to see his brother before he dies. It was a beautiful story and a wonderful example of love and selflessness and the kindness of strangers. Has anyone else seen it? I'd never even heard of it before. I don't know how easy it would be to find it at the video store, but it would be well worth the effort. Anyone else care to share?

08-19-2002, 06:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
JT Supply Manager Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleaverville Posts: 2,903	Great Idea!! How about "Steel Magnolias" and "Prince of Tides" JT __________________ The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind~Wayne Dyer

10-10-2002, 12:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
JT Supply Manager Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleaverville Posts: 2,903	How about "Beaches"? I saw it last weekend and cried for the 110th time! Oh and Margo I read "Beach Music" by Pat Conroy and it is among my very faves! JT __________________ The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind~Wayne Dyer

10-10-2002, 02:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,173	Steel Magnolias is one of my favourites ever. For a good old-fashioned laugh, go see "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" - it's a hoot. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

10-10-2002, 02:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Paulie It is what it is!!! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sobriety Posts: 5,785	I also recommed The Banger Sisters for a good laugh - Haven't seen Wedding yet, but I will. __________________ I know more about how to live than I did yesterday, but not as much as I'll know tomorrow. Today, Ill learn something new~JFT, 1/27/06 The difference between a good day and a bad day, is about 2 days~Ann of SR

08-18-2002, 03:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Morning Glory Guest Posts: n/a	Well I would have to say the Matrix was wonderful. I believe that recovery is like waking up into a new reality and the Matrix just hit home with me. I knew exactly what he felt like when he woke up and learned that nothing he believed was true. I also absolutely loved the Prince of Egypt. To me it is a parable of how God takes us from slavery to freedom. Hugs, MG

08-18-2002, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Debbie I used to work here ;) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: I live in Trevose, PA & collect Barbies :) Posts: 2,016	Hey Margo Great idea and I will sticky the post so people can keep adding. I need to think this over. Today I watched the Incredible Mr. Limpet and I really don't think I would put that in an inspirational category Many hugs Love Debbie

08-19-2002, 09:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
margo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,727	JT - I love "Prince of Tides" too. I know you love to read, and if you haven't read the book yet, I'd highly recommend it. Or anything else by Pat Conroy.

08-23-2002, 03:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Debbie I used to work here ;) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: I live in Trevose, PA & collect Barbies :) Posts: 2,016	I've been thinking and thinking about what movies might have spoken to me or lifted my spirit. I can tell you that every year when the Wizard of Oz comes on I watch it. I remember watching it when I was a child, I remember watching it with girlfriends in my teens and I still watch it. When I think of the Wizard of Oz, it makes me smile and always brings back happy memories. Two movies that have touched me in some way, were My Girl and When a Man Loves a Woman, I know there are more but I just can't remember their names Many hugs. Love, Debbie

08-25-2002, 05:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Candle Paused Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 12	The most meaningful and touching for me recently would be "A Beautiful Mind". It was a very powerful message to me. Candle

10-03-2002, 10:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
margo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,727	Hi All - here is another one I would recommend that I watched last night, called "Floating Away." It's the story of an alcoholic mom (Rosanna Arquette) who loses custody of her son due to her alcoholism. She goes on a road trip to find him and hooks up with 2 guys on the road (Judge Reinhold and Paul Hogan) who help her in her search. Excellent! Based on a book by Tim Sandlin under the title "Sorrow Floats." Looks like I'll be hitting the bookstores this weekend!

10-10-2002, 03:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
dwell Paused Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 9	i really enjoyed i am sam, and i now love the beatles too! labyrinth with david bowie is always fun to watch. especially when the goblins take their heads off and start dancing and singing. love to you all!

10-10-2002, 03:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
Debbie I used to work here ;) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: I live in Trevose, PA & collect Barbies :) Posts: 2,016	I think I may need to join blockbuster and check some of these movies out!! Many hugs Debbie

11-11-2002, 08:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
babysteps Paused Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wyandotte, Mi Posts: 43	Ya-Ya Sisterhood A couple of my sisters and I saw this one and cried our eyes out. I don't think it was Suposed to be That sad.. but it was for us. Love Steel Magnolias, Matrix, Labyrinth... anything Mel Gibson (talk about your inspirational actors!) Meet Joe Black was amazing...it's one that really got to me And my husband (who always teases me for crying over movies)

11-12-2002, 08:33 AM	#15 (permalink)
Paulie It is what it is!!! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sobriety Posts: 5,785	Hey - took the kids to see Santa Claus 2 on Saturday - great movie!! for adults and kids. __________________ I know more about how to live than I did yesterday, but not as much as I'll know tomorrow. Today, Ill learn something new~JFT, 1/27/06 The difference between a good day and a bad day, is about 2 days~Ann of SR

12-01-2002, 04:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
vinnietoo Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: land of 10,000 lakes Posts: 202	PAY IT FORWARD PAY IT FORWARD Wow! what a message in this movie. Pulled at my heart anyway. Hugs & Blessings, Vince __________________ Everything we know we have learned from someone else, including the stuff we claim credit for! It may be new to us but it's not new. It is never to late to discover what you like, even if you're old or young just pass it on.

12-24-2002, 06:15 AM	#17 (permalink)
DolphinBlue Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 612	Dwell & Babysteps I definitely agree with you on the Labyrinth - that is my favourite movie of all time. I also like Patch Adams (Robin Williams) a lot. Oh and I love 28 Days (Sandra Bullock), it's sad but cracks me up too Love DolphinBlue

12-28-2002, 09:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
Peacefulpie Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: toto I dont think we're in kansas anymore Posts: 354	Ok here is a twist, I found Lord of the Rings insperational... Even in his darkest hours froddo held on to hope. __________________ Take the time to live!!! Life is too short. Dance naked.!!! Alway's Den

01-07-2003, 02:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
Victortaz Paused Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 21	Soberrecovery Movie Club Margo, I thot "The Straight Story" was cool. I'd not heard of it & would probably never have watched it on my own. But we were staying with some friends at a beach cottage, and they rented it. I'm glad they did. Amazing DolphinBlue! I was just getting ready to write down here that I loved "28 Days" and there you wrote it! Well I agree! I've pretty much liked anything I've seen with Sandra Bullock, and also Keanu Reeves; I guess that's why I liked "Speed" so much. "The Matrix" was incredible and I can't wait for the second one! Pauline, "Santa Clause 2" and the first one were funny, good stories of transformation and how it affects those around us as well as us. I'm glad to see this here. I've just been put in charge of the "Films Forum" on another site and this will help me get more ideas. Thanks! Taz

01-17-2003, 04:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
margo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,727	The Shipping News and Vanilla Sky - awesome!

01-17-2003, 07:39 PM	#21 (permalink)
margo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,727	And another one... Hysterical Blindness - two 20somethings (Uma Thurman and Juliette Lewis) in 1980s New Jersey looking for love in all the wrong places. Wrenching to watch at times, but well worth it.

02-03-2003, 08:10 AM	#23 (permalink)
Paulie It is what it is!!! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sobriety Posts: 5,785	I saw a great cute laugh out loud chick flick this weekend. How to lose a guy in 10 days! Andif you like musicals, see Chicago...great, just like the stage production! __________________ I know more about how to live than I did yesterday, but not as much as I'll know tomorrow. Today, Ill learn something new~JFT, 1/27/06 The difference between a good day and a bad day, is about 2 days~Ann of SR

03-05-2003, 01:55 PM	#25 (permalink)
MelissaM Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Anywhere, USA Posts: 27	Anyone who hasn't watched "A Walk to Remember" should. You really have nothing better to do! Also, I watched "Crossroads" with my daughter over the weekend. It has a really good message (I was shocked that I really enjoyed Britney Spears). "Pay it Forward" "When A Man Loves A Woman" __________________ Perhaps God had chosen me in my time to detail what I learned from all the madness about. :kisshug:

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