Movies
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (168126)
Boise, Idaho
September 16, 2015 12:13am CST
I think that movies do a lot for the American psyche. We are able to leave the stress and strain of our busy lives behind for at least 2 hours. We can be swept into a different time, different planet, different way of life. We can be grabbed with horror, titillated with romance, roll on the floor with laughter with a comedy or even brought to our knees by a sad one. The writers, producers, actors and directors manipulate you for that two hour period. But, oh how we love it. And, if asked, we can share a great one we recently enjoyed.
Some favorites of mine: Murphy's Romance, Penny Serenade, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Mr. Hobbs Takes A Vacation, The Gangs of New York, and Schindler's List. There are many more. What are your favorites?
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
16 Sep 15
I like a lot of types of movies so it is extremely difficult to pick a favorite or favorites.
I watch many movies also.
I will say I enjoyed recently a movie called The Hunt with Mads Mikkelsen in it.
It was amazingly intriguing.
There are really so many talented producers, writers, directors now.
Movies are an escape for me and I am grateful for them.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Sep 15
They are the same for me and I am grateful also. The ones I mentioned were just a for instance. I enjoy so many and like to see some again and again. Like Too Wong Foo Thanks For Everything Julie Newmarr. Loved it. And its an annual must see.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
16 Sep 15
@celticeagle So glad that movies also bring you comfort Celtic.
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@sofssu (23662)
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16 Sep 15
@celticeagle I kind of lost interest.. I never switch on the TV so much anymore for no particular reason I know of.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Sep 15
@sofssu I have it on all the time. I enjoy the noise I guess.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Sep 15
Me too. I hate those ones that end so weird and leave me feeling worse than when I started watching it.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Sep 15
I love it too. You should check out Penny Serinade. It has Cary Grant in it. Really good one.
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@LadyDuck (471969)
• Switzerland
16 Sep 15
@celticeagle Thank you, I have not seen this one.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Sep 15
@LadyDuck It is delightful and sweet
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Sep 15
Yes, and I think it is good for us.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Sep 15
@gudheart Stresses and stupidities. I am so glad I don't have to work anymore. Online is madness enough for me.
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@gudheart (12659)
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17 Sep 15
@celticeagle Oh yea, especially after a hard day at work and want something to let us escape our stresses of the day.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
16 Sep 15
Oohhh yes I agree with everything you said.... I love films... they can stir up many emotions... I like horror, psychological thrillers, comedy..all sorts.. shawshank, gladiator, Alien , predator, green mile, grease... ( yes I really do)... I often enjoy rewatching them too, again and again... there are so many I enjoy ... my list would be sssooo long... men in black, philomena, back to the future, and on and on it would go.... 
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Sep 15
You mention some great ones. I have an entire list of ones I watch again and again. They are have some special meaning for me. My daughter too.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
17 Sep 15
@celticeagle yes i have some of those too... that bring back lovely memories...
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
16 Sep 15
Love all those you mentioned..any old time classics will do..I also always watch anything with Clint Eastwood,Robin williams,and Harrison Ford
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Sep 15
I always enjoyed Robin most of the three. Love the older vintage movies. I have cable and several channels show the oldies but goodies.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
17 Sep 15
there are some i can watch over and over. anything with Bette Davis and the original Wizard of Oz. also Cabaret.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Sep 15
I have an entire list of ones I watch annually. Too Wong Foo for instance.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
17 Sep 15
I havent' watched a movie in months. I'm more for the books but I get what you are saying. It's that escape for reality, but it's not just the American Psyche, it's anyone from anywhere who enjoys a bit of repast.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Sep 15
I used to be an avid reader but the eyes gave out on me. They have this film over them most of the time and it takes work to get it cleared. Yes, they do serve their purpose and that is different for all of us.
@jstory07 (139782)
• Roseburg, Oregon
17 Sep 15
I love watching a good movie when I bored at night. It brings pleasure into my life.
@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Sep 15
I think they are good for us in their way. Get us thinking about other things besides the day-to-day stressers.
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
16 Sep 15
I love action movies, so any of the "Mission Impossible" movies to begin with and for a bit of history and treasure hunting, the "National Treasure" movies. And then a movie that can make me laugh is a must. I avoid Horror movies, I need my sleep at night. But, movies are a great escape from real life sometimes.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Sep 15
They definitely are a good way to escape every day life. Action and history are interesting and they way there portrayed is exciting.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Sep 15
I love those. The ones that make you feel all the emotions.
