These are my comfort movies: Here's what I've learned from them
#1: I will never get over Kate Hudson's butter-yellow dress
We all have our comfort movies. You know, the films you return to again and again, not necessarily because they are the best cinematic masterpieces, but because there is a certain quality about them that makes you feel nostalgic, at ease, at home.
All of my comfort movies just happen to all be romantic comedies. I’m absolutely a sucker for a feel-good movie with a happy ending!
Recently, I decided to gather a list of my comfort movies (this is that list) so that I could reference it whenever I need to pop something on the TV. However, what I didn’t know was that by making this list, I’d gain a deeper appreciation for them. So, without further ado, here are my comfort movies and what I’ve learned about life from them.
The Holiday made me realize that sometimes you need a change of scenery to gain a change of perspective.
Especially if that change of scenery is a cozy English countryside cottage.
The Parent Trap makes me thankful that I’m close with my sister.
It also presented an impossible decision about which imaginative life I would choose: A stylish townhome existence in London with my fashion designer mother or a relaxed life in Napa Valley, eating pancakes each morning with Chessy.
The Princess Diaries 2 readied me to be the feminist I am today.
And it instilled my love for the early 2000s crocheted pancho. See here:
13 Going on 30 inspired me to pursue my dreams of becoming a magazine editor.
And reminded me to fully enjoy every phase and stage of life.
Monster-in-Law highlights the importance of standing up for yourself.
Even when the person you’re standing up to is straight up psychotic.
My favorite quote?
Viola Fields: [blows airhorn] I'm sorry! I thought it was air freshener!
Legally Blonde made me believe I could do anything I set my mind to.
And it was one of the reasons I always wanted a little dog, and now I have one (he’s currently sitting on my lap while writing this!)
When Harry Met Sally showed me that relationships can be complicated, but what’s meant for you will find you in its timing.
And firmly established Meg Ryan as my forever style icon.
Embracing rejection is the key to career success
There’s no way around it: Rejection is uncomfortable.
Notting Hill made me realize that I say “whoopsiedaisies” a lot.
Does nobody else say whoopsiedaisies? Because I say it all the time. Here’s the quote:
William: Whoopsidaisies!
Anna Scott: What did you say?
William: Nothing.
Anna Scott: Yes, you did.
William: No, I didn't.
Anna Scott: You said "whoopsidaisies".
William: I don't think so. No one says "whoopsidaisies" do they? Unless they're...
Anna Scott: There is no "unless." No one has said "whoopsidaisies" for fifty years, and even then, it was only little girls with blonde ringlets.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days made me understand why being honest in relationships is the key to being in healthy ones.
And I will never get over her yellow dress.
Miss Congeniality taught me that embracing my femininity doesn’t mean I’m any less capable or strong.
The Mustang Sally scene will always live rent-free in my head. We all wanted to be her in that moment, right?
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What are your comfort movies? Do we share any? Let me know in the comments!
This list = 👌 . Do they even make romantic comedies like these anymore? I rarely watch movies, so I haven't seen one in forever!
So which is it: the English countryside or pancakes with Cheesy?
One of my favorite movies is an old classic you probably had to read in English class.
“To Kill A Mockingbird” is a movie I first saw as a child and have watched numerous times but each time is more revealing to me of the true meaning of it and I appreciate it more and more.
I was charmed by the child humming in the introduction and by Scout and loved the strength and wisdom of Atticus.
I could go on but will not.