Movie Club Against Depression Part 2 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

historyteach · 01-02-2008, 04:22 AM

Time for a new thread.
Here's the link to part 1:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...epression.html (Movie Club against depression)

Feel free to share your favorite movies.

I cried all night the other night watching the Sound of Music!

But, they were good tears!
It was a walk down memory lane to a simpler time. A happier time.

Anyone else?

Shalom!

barb dwyer · 01-05-2008, 04:43 AM

Galaxy Quest.
(Sorry - I know - but that movie makes me laugh every time.)

K-PAX

Pay It Forward

Harry Potter (any)

Lord of The Rings (all)

Practical Magic

*anything* with Russell Crowe
(I don't even have to have the sound turned up - LOL)

Lucie · 05-26-2008, 07:10 PM

Office Space ALWAYS makes me feel better.

Toomutch · 07-23-2008, 10:08 AM

Driving Miss Daisy

LaDita · 12-16-2008, 11:25 AM

Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, anything with puppets and good special effects to take me away to a special place. Oh and *anything* with Will Farrell in it to make me laugh really hard.

Isaiah · 12-16-2008, 01:36 PM

The only movie that I really like that isn't depressing is "Elf." A good movie at this time of year though.

I love sad movies. There's something cathartic about depressing movies for me. And do I know some sad flicks!

Oh, and "Philadelphia Story" that's a classic I couldn't live without. A few scenes showing the futility of drunkenness! Jimmy Stewart and Kathrine Hepburn together... it's a symphony of acting skill!

Bamboozle · 12-16-2008, 01:42 PM

Spaceballs

historyteach · 12-16-2008, 04:58 PM

Harvey; an old classic with a very young Jimmy Stewart.
He was a drunk with an imaginary 6 foot rabbit friend.
It's hilarious, without being a bit derogatory to those with alcohol problems.
A "gotta see" film!

Shalom!

yeahgr8 · 12-16-2008, 05:15 PM

state of grace - sean penn and gary oldman
aliens 2
bladerunner
and for xmas scrooged with bill murray - real feel good one:-)

lucie is right office space is brill! now i want to watch them all!!!

geekorunique · 02-04-2009, 10:03 PM

The film that always makes me feel good is Love Actually - it's so uplifting I love it.
It's so true - if you want to see happiness go to the international arrivals hall in the airport!

lunarise · 03-20-2009, 11:35 PM

I LOVE When Harry met Sally..anytime I am sick or sad or anything..it always does the trick....

AbsentFriend · 03-21-2009, 02:43 AM

I tend to watch "Under the Tuscan Sun" anytime it's on TV, even though I know better - I cry every dang time. I own the dvd, too.

Also, "Bruce Almighty" and "Ever After."

lunarise · 03-21-2009, 06:30 PM

Under the ...also one of my favs....and pretty much anything with Meg Ryan in it! lol

RockyGirl · 06-24-2009, 08:46 AM

I have such a long list lol:

Harry Potter (All)

Juno

The Bucket list

Of Mice and Men

One flew over the cuckoo's nest

Pay it forward

Pirates of the Caribbean (All)

Benjamin Button (new favorite)

Jane Eyre (I know it's not a movie but I love it)

Die hard (all)

Terminator (all but especially the 3rd)

My Fair Lady

Titanic

Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind

Shaun of the Dead

All Disney films!!

Anything with Johnny Depp
Anything with Robin Williams
Anything with Jack Black
Anything with Kate Winslet
Anything with Julie Walters

There are probably more too lol

ClayTheScribe · 06-25-2009, 02:39 PM

Dogma
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Office Space
Reno 911!: Miami
Martin & Orloff (funny movie about a guy who tries to kill himself and his cooky, unorthodox therapist)
Superbad
Orange County
Best In Show
This Is Spinal Tap
Harold & Maude
The Ten
Danny Roane:First Time Director

WantToHeal · 09-19-2009, 11:42 AM

Garden State!

DonneIslanding · 09-28-2009, 11:00 PM

I saw "Seabiscuit" during a particularly rough patch and that gave me a huge boost to my spirits. Great film.

Also "Gattaca" and "Serenity" come to mind as being mood improvers.

historyteach · 10-12-2009, 07:18 PM

Donald Duck in Mathamagicland!

It's really GREAT!
And it's a classic educational film, that kids and adults still like!

Shalom!

barb dwyer · 11-29-2009, 11:40 PM

Shawn of the Dead.

cracked me up.

Lenina · 11-30-2009, 12:10 AM

"Defending Your Life" with Meryl Streep and Albert Brooks, I think. And "The Muse" with Andi MacDowell and Albert Brooks.

"The Big Lebowski" makes me laugh every time I see it.

"The Full Monty"

"The Milagro Bean Field War"

"Rock the Cradle"

"High Fidelity" With John Cusack, whom I'm pretty sure wants to meet me...LOL

Love,

Lenina

Otis · 01-06-2010, 05:58 PM

The Blues Brothers...
Never fails to make me smile!

jhay · 10-22-2010, 06:16 AM

The Breakfast Club!

persistent · 12-15-2010, 02:50 PM

Any movie with "Jim Carey" I love him.He really makes me laugh.

NYCDoglvr · 12-23-2010, 04:00 PM

What works best for me is action movies: Black Hawk Down, anything with military/fighting. Grabs my attention and holds it which the upbeat, happy ones don't.

StarCat · 01-09-2011, 09:10 AM

"Secondhand Lions"

I think it balances out seriousness, sadness, and hilarity with brilliance.
I find that whatever mood I'm in, this movie will only make me feel better.

01-02-2008, 04:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	Movie Club Against Depression Part 2 Time for a new thread. Here's the link to part 1: http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...epression.html (Movie Club against depression) Feel free to share your favorite movies. I cried all night the other night watching the Sound of Music! But, they were good tears! It was a walk down memory lane to a simpler time. A happier time. Anyone else? Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

01-05-2008, 04:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
barb dwyer same planet...different world Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: butte mt Posts: 10,933 Blog Entries: 7	Galaxy Quest. (Sorry - I know - but that movie makes me laugh every time.) K-PAX Pay It Forward Harry Potter (any) Lord of The Rings (all) Practical Magic anything with Russell Crowe (I don't even have to have the sound turned up - LOL) __________________ Knowledge is knowing that tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in fruit salad.

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Toomutch with a new light in my eyes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Littleton, Co. Posts: 3,178	Driving Miss Daisy __________________ The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.

12-16-2008, 01:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bamboozle I got nothin' Duck Hunt 2 Champion! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: My house. Posts: 4,776 Blog Entries: 14	Spaceballs __________________ A strange game. The only winning move is not to play.

12-16-2008, 04:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	Harvey; an old classic with a very young Jimmy Stewart. He was a drunk with an imaginary 6 foot rabbit friend. It's hilarious, without being a bit derogatory to those with alcohol problems. A "gotta see" film! Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

05-26-2008, 07:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lucie Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 45	Office Space ALWAYS makes me feel better.

12-16-2008, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
LaDita Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 381 Blog Entries: 27	Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, anything with puppets and good special effects to take me away to a special place. Oh and anything with Will Farrell in it to make me laugh really hard.

12-16-2008, 01:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Isaiah Dismember Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,339 Blog Entries: 2	The only movie that I really like that isn't depressing is "Elf." A good movie at this time of year though. I love sad movies. There's something cathartic about depressing movies for me. And do I know some sad flicks! Oh, and "Philadelphia Story" that's a classic I couldn't live without. A few scenes showing the futility of drunkenness! Jimmy Stewart and Kathrine Hepburn together... it's a symphony of acting skill!

12-16-2008, 05:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
yeahgr8 Member Pacman Turbo Champion! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK Posts: 3,950 Blog Entries: 8	state of grace - sean penn and gary oldman aliens 2 bladerunner and for xmas scrooged with bill murray - real feel good one:-) lucie is right office space is brill! now i want to watch them all!!!

02-04-2009, 10:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
geekorunique KCB.com/justfortoday :-) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 166 Blog Entries: 2	The film that always makes me feel good is Love Actually - it's so uplifting I love it. It's so true - if you want to see happiness go to the international arrivals hall in the airport! __________________ Directions to AA: Just go straight to hell and make a U-turn.

03-20-2009, 11:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
lunarise lunarlovelunar Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 673 Blog Entries: 10	I LOVE When Harry met Sally..anytime I am sick or sad or anything..it always does the trick.... __________________ LIVE!

03-21-2009, 02:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
AbsentFriend If you are lost, stand still Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: James Island, SC Posts: 155 Blog Entries: 4	I tend to watch "Under the Tuscan Sun" anytime it's on TV, even though I know better - I cry every dang time. I own the dvd, too. Also, "Bruce Almighty" and "Ever After." __________________ I'm movin' on / At last I can see / Life has been patiently waiting for me / And I know there's no guarantees / But I'm not alone (Rascal Flatts - "I'm Movin' on")

03-21-2009, 06:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
lunarise lunarlovelunar Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 673 Blog Entries: 10	Under the ...also one of my favs....and pretty much anything with Meg Ryan in it! lol __________________ LIVE!

06-24-2009, 08:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
RockyGirl Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brighton, England Posts: 92	I have such a long list lol: Harry Potter (All) Juno The Bucket list Of Mice and Men One flew over the cuckoo's nest Pay it forward Pirates of the Caribbean (All) Benjamin Button (new favorite) Jane Eyre (I know it's not a movie but I love it) Die hard (all) Terminator (all but especially the 3rd) My Fair Lady Titanic Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind Shaun of the Dead All Disney films!! Anything with Johnny Depp Anything with Robin Williams Anything with Jack Black Anything with Kate Winslet Anything with Julie Walters There are probably more too lol

06-25-2009, 02:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
ClayTheScribe Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 616 Blog Entries: 1	Dogma Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Office Space Reno 911!: Miami Martin & Orloff (funny movie about a guy who tries to kill himself and his cooky, unorthodox therapist) Superbad Orange County Best In Show This Is Spinal Tap Harold & Maude The Ten Danny Roane:First Time Director __________________ “You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you." -Ray Bradbury

09-19-2009, 11:42 AM	#16 (permalink)
WantToHeal One Foot in Front of the Other Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 242	Garden State! __________________ "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." ~Edmund Burke Sobriety Date: 1/2/2012

09-28-2009, 11:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
DonneIslanding Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 66	I saw "Seabiscuit" during a particularly rough patch and that gave me a huge boost to my spirits. Great film. Also "Gattaca" and "Serenity" come to mind as being mood improvers.

10-12-2009, 07:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	Donald Duck in Mathamagicland! It's really GREAT! And it's a classic educational film, that kids and adults still like! Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

11-29-2009, 11:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
barb dwyer same planet...different world Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: butte mt Posts: 10,933 Blog Entries: 7	Shawn of the Dead. cracked me up. __________________ Knowledge is knowing that tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in fruit salad.

11-30-2009, 12:10 AM	#20 (permalink)
Lenina Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,955	"Defending Your Life" with Meryl Streep and Albert Brooks, I think. And "The Muse" with Andi MacDowell and Albert Brooks. "The Big Lebowski" makes me laugh every time I see it. "The Full Monty" "The Milagro Bean Field War" "Rock the Cradle" "High Fidelity" With John Cusack, whom I'm pretty sure wants to meet me...LOL Love, Lenina

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Otis Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charlotte Posts: 24	The Blues Brothers... Never fails to make me smile!

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jhay Breath of fresh air. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 148	The Breakfast Club!

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persistent Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 28	Any movie with "Jim Carey" I love him.He really makes me laugh.

12-23-2010, 04:00 PM	#24 (permalink)
NYCDoglvr Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,388	What works best for me is action movies: Black Hawk Down, anything with military/fighting. Grabs my attention and holds it which the upbeat, happy ones don't.

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StarCat Today is a New Day Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,537	"Secondhand Lions" I think it balances out seriousness, sadness, and hilarity with brilliance. I find that whatever mood I'm in, this movie will only make me feel better.

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