Movies to get you out of that slump
The magic of movies comes from knowing that at a rate of 24 frames per second with accompanying audio, a sequence of still pictures played quickly enough can make an audience experience a whole spectrum of human emotion.
We watched Lord of the Rings: Return of the King as our spirits were lifted and we became warriors fighting with Aragorn and his men in the battle for good and evil.
We were rebels, sticking it to the man as we joined the Narrator and Marla in observation as the city's landscape exploded and collapsed in Fight Club.
We were overcome with bittersweet emotion when Chuckie came by Will Hunting's house only to realize no one was home anymore. Regardless of your relationship with films, there is no denying of their influential impact on your emotions.
This in turn can be helpful when in a dark place and a companion is needed to pull you out, make you laugh or to join you in misery. The following is a list of films to watch when feeling in a rut.
Bicycle Thief
This neo-realist film set in postwar Rome chronicles the journey a father and his young son undergo to retrieve the elder's stolen bike. Seen as the only method of transportation to a job that will provide some relief to this poverty-stricken family, the search for the bike explores the human condition in its raw form. Although this film feigns to resemble any storyline of a Hollywood-esque picture, Bicycle Thief is a humbling reminder that sometimes life is not grand all the time and feelings of sadness are a part of mankind as well.
Lost in Translation
A young newlywed and aging movie star find themselves bonding in Tokyo through mutual feelings of isolation and loneliness. The film follows them in their happenings high and low as they together explore the foreign city and further deepen their own dynamic. Lost in Translation captures the genuine feelings of being lonely and without a sense of direction while simultaneously providing comfort and peace through its warm dialogue and tranquil cinematography.
Exit Through the Gift Shop
A film allegedly directed by graffiti artist Banksy himself, the film follows the origins and rise of Thierry Guetta as he transforms himself into Mr. Brainwash. Filled with dark humour reminiscent of Banksy's real life artwork, clever scenes and catchy music, Exit Through the Gift Shop will surely motivate and inspire anyone who is lacking focus or energy.
Where the Wild Things Are
Based on the children's book by Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are tells the tale of Max, a young boy who after getting in an argument with his mom and sister finds himself on an island with a group of strange and giant monsters. The creatures unknowingly represent Max and his different emotions as he tries to make sense of his surroundings and gain a semblance of control. If films could substitute a warm bowl of soup or blanket on a cold day, Where the Wild Things are would be a contender. Viewers may find some introspect and application from the film as Max physically confronts and interacts with his own feelings.
We watched Lord of the Rings: Return of the King as our spirits were lifted and we became warriors fighting with Aragorn and his men in the battle for good and evil.
We were rebels, sticking it to the man as we joined the Narrator and Marla in observation as the city's landscape exploded and collapsed in Fight Club.
We were overcome with bittersweet emotion when Chuckie came by Will Hunting's house only to realize no one was home anymore. Regardless of your relationship with films, there is no denying of their influential impact on your emotions.
This in turn can be helpful when in a dark place and a companion is needed to pull you out, make you laugh or to join you in misery. The following is a list of films to watch when feeling in a rut.
Bicycle Thief
This neo-realist film set in postwar Rome chronicles the journey a father and his young son undergo to retrieve the elder's stolen bike. Seen as the only method of transportation to a job that will provide some relief to this poverty-stricken family, the search for the bike explores the human condition in its raw form. Although this film feigns to resemble any storyline of a Hollywood-esque picture, Bicycle Thief is a humbling reminder that sometimes life is not grand all the time and feelings of sadness are a part of mankind as well.
Lost in Translation
A young newlywed and aging movie star find themselves bonding in Tokyo through mutual feelings of isolation and loneliness. The film follows them in their happenings high and low as they together explore the foreign city and further deepen their own dynamic. Lost in Translation captures the genuine feelings of being lonely and without a sense of direction while simultaneously providing comfort and peace through its warm dialogue and tranquil cinematography.
Exit Through the Gift Shop
A film allegedly directed by graffiti artist Banksy himself, the film follows the origins and rise of Thierry Guetta as he transforms himself into Mr. Brainwash. Filled with dark humour reminiscent of Banksy's real life artwork, clever scenes and catchy music, Exit Through the Gift Shop will surely motivate and inspire anyone who is lacking focus or energy.
Where the Wild Things Are
Based on the children's book by Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are tells the tale of Max, a young boy who after getting in an argument with his mom and sister finds himself on an island with a group of strange and giant monsters. The creatures unknowingly represent Max and his different emotions as he tries to make sense of his surroundings and gain a semblance of control. If films could substitute a warm bowl of soup or blanket on a cold day, Where the Wild Things are would be a contender. Viewers may find some introspect and application from the film as Max physically confronts and interacts with his own feelings.
