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7.15.2009

Desperate Movie Request

This makes 4 today...good grief, that's a lot.

I need some ideas, please. Tomorrow I'm going to the video store and plan on renting some good chick flicks. Now faced with the opportunity to do so, a weekend in bed with nothing else to do besides sleep, I can't seem to think of any to rent!

The first thing I will watch is one I own: The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio, which is hands down my favorite movie. A mother in the 50s, 10 children, alcoholic husband--a tough life, but she has a spirit that is amazing. This movie, and the book, was my first exposure to a truly positive mentality. The book and movie both inspired me to be a better mother. That's a must.

Driving Miss Daisy. Another favorite of mine which I hope to rent.

So, what's your favorite movie? I would really like to go armed with a list, because I usually wander aimlessly and nothing piques my interest. Doesn't even need to be a chick flick, I just want some good movies.

I also plan to snuggle up with some good books: You on a Diet--again. I need to be recharged. Beck's Diet Book, one of my pre-diabetes books will be on the table, too. Don't laugh, but I love to read these kinds of books.

I may just sleep a lot, I don't know. Some good movies would sure be nice, though. If you lurk, de-lurk and give me your favorite movie, please. =)

Thanks!
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21 comments:

  1. She-Fit15 July, 2009 16:16

    I just saw confessions of a shopaholic. I thought that was cute. Too bad the proposal isn't out yet. That one was really cute!

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  2. Anonymous15 July, 2009 16:19

    oh i like
    50 first dates
    legally blonde series
    sweet home alabama
    i'll see if I can think of some more!

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  3. Jules15 July, 2009 16:47

    ooowww...
    Hope floats is one of my favorites, was just thinking of that one today. And you can't beat Harry Connick JR being in it. :)
    Just say New in town... with Renee Z and oh yeah... Harry... do I see a pattern emerging. hehehehe!! I too recently saw shopaholic... liked it, it was cute. uuummmm... I also really like What women want. :) Mama Mia... Have you seen that! It'll make you rock and roll in bed and singing is good exercise that takes no effort... oh wait... ok maybe no sining and rocking and rolling for you... but you could Hum. :) I like old movies too when i'm sick. my fair lady, Casablanca, and affiar to remember... any of them and all of them are chicky chick for sure. I'm hoping to see Knowing (new release) this weekend with Nicholas cage... speaking of him... family man is an EXCELLENT movie. :)
    Good luck with the surgery. Take care of you and enjoy your time off... just be sure to start moving around when the Dr tells you to (ONLY when he tells you to)... from experience, it's key to getting back to health when you've been ripped open. :)

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  4. Jules15 July, 2009 16:48

    ok... i can't spell worth crap today. :) LOL

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  5. kilax15 July, 2009 16:54

    The Holiday is a good chick flick!

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  6. Sean Anderson15 July, 2009 17:14

    How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days.

    Very good.

    Sean

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  7. Anne H15 July, 2009 17:19

    Rent or any musical.

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  8. Token Fat Friend15 July, 2009 18:31

    Want a pick me up? The Holiday for sure. I really like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, but I don't know if I'd call it a pick me up. Ha! Hmmm...Waitress! It's so empowering! and Notting Hill. Classic.

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  9. Anonymous15 July, 2009 18:37

    ok... you've got a lot of interesting and fun movies here already, but I have to ask, have you ever seen a Bollywoood film? I suggest a bollywood/ hollywood film called Bride and Prejudice (yes, based on Pride and Prejudice) to break into the genre. My girls (14) love Hum Tum, and my favorite is I Have Found it (Kandukondain Kandukondain), which is based on Sense and Sensibility. Oh, and if you love Austin as much as I do, perhaps you'd like to see a fun chick flick about other Austin fans: The Jane Austin Book Club. It's a great chick pal story, and no one drives over a cliff in their car.

    For Romance, consider these American films:
    27 Dresses
    Last Chance Harvey
    The Holiday
    He's Just Not That Into You
    Bed of Roses
    Music and Lyrics
    Love, Actually
    Definitely, Maybe
    Serendipity
    PS I love you
    Life or Something Like It

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  10. Shelley15 July, 2009 18:39

    Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Love Actually...

    Sorry, I know I have more, but brain freeze has just hit.

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  11. Anonymous15 July, 2009 19:13

    Both Bridget Jones Movies, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Hitch, and then classics like Jane Eyre with Orson Wells and Rebecca with Joan Fontaine. Wish I could stay in bed all weekend and watch movies, except then I would want to eat too. Couldn't do it...have fun!

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  12. Diane, Fit to the Finish15 July, 2009 19:27

    How about the older movie Fried Green Tomatoes? Or maybe the Devil Wears Prada? That's all I could think of - I must be tired!

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  13. Dawn15 July, 2009 19:35

    PS I love you (is awesome)
    Taken (is great Not a chick flick but great)
    Her Sisters Keeper (great teary movie)
    Love come softly series (based on books by Janette Oke)
    Not real sure what exactly your having done..surgery wise....But I do know when I had my abdominal partial hysterectomy almost two years ago .... I was up and move a bit the day after surgery..... and the second day after I was walking Alot .... it hurts at first and second LOL but it is good to get up and get movin as soon as they tell you that you can.
    Will be praying for you
    Keep On Keepin On

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  14. missy15 July, 2009 21:23

    50 First Dates for SURE and I also love the movie Pleasantville. Both 'chick' flicks, both great movies that leave you feeling good!

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  15. Hallie15 July, 2009 21:26

    I love Jane Austen flicks. My favorite is Persuasion - the one with Ciaran Hinds - but you have to see the humor and romance in it or you will think it is very dull and long. Also, have you seen Muriel's Wedding? It's a fun movie.

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  16. Learning to be Less15 July, 2009 21:27

    I do not usually do chick flicks but my favorite of all time is....

    Hope Floats - it still has humor

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  17. Find my way back15 July, 2009 22:18

    I love Under the Tuscan Sun. It is my all time favourite movie. Also Chocolat is a good movie. My Big Fat Greek Wedding?

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  18. kazz15 July, 2009 23:38

    My all time favourite is my best friends wedding, i also loved marley & me and something which is a lil more dramatic is the changeling which i loved.

    kazz =]

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  19. Anonymous16 July, 2009 09:42

    Well, everyone already named some of my favorites. The Holiday (love, love, love it.) Under the Tuscan Sun
    Romancing the Stone - awesome
    Chocolat with Johnny Depp can't be beat
    Down With Love will pick you up for sure,a must
    Sabrina is perfect for recouping from surgery, the one with Harrison Ford, not the old one.
    A short, sweet love story with an upbeat message about dreams is an oldie, but goodie, it's Xanadu with Olivia Newton John. This was the first movie my husband took me to see on our first date 30 years ago. Take care of yourself, there's only one of you around. Linda

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  20. that TOPS lady16 July, 2009 11:24

    The original Lonesome Dove series. :)

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  21. Anonymous16 July, 2009 14:20

    Steel magnolias
    Princess Bride
    Gone with the Wind

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