By Amy Chesler
Some times you just need comfort – whether it’s nostalgia that reminds you of simpler days, or indulgence that offers you an escape – a good movie can feel like a warm hug. Here are my ABCs of comfort films, the ones that give me just what I need when I need it.
When I have hope it pays to be unique.
When I’m in a dark mood.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
When I feel like something wickedly sweet.
When I need a different take on things.
When I need to laugh at how dumb high schoolers are.
When I need a good punching bag.
When I’m feeling indulgent.
When I need the underdog to get away with murder… literally.
When I need to laugh at how dumb adults are.
When I need to stick it to the man.
When I need the underdog to win.
When I need a little voodoo – who do? You do!
When I need to know what it feels like to get away with train robbery.
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
When I need a good, old-fashioned mystery.
When I need to stick it to the man some more.
When I want a romantic trip to Ireland.
When I need a winning streak.
When everyone is getting on my nerves.
When I need an untraditional love story.
When I want good sci-fi and ‘90s Arnold.
When I want an impossible family comedy… and a trip to New Orleans.
When I need something wicked, otherworldly, and yet still romantic.
When a little adventure is calling my name.
When I need a good backstory (yes, unpopular opinion: this is the best X-Men movie).
When I’m feeling adventurous.
When I’m feeling like an orange mocha Frappuccino.
Amy Chesler is an author, content creator, blogger, and family woman from Los Angeles, California. Her most recent publications include four different contributions in six different Chicken Soup for the Soul anthologies, as well as her first solo children’s book, A Man and His Books. Follow her on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ABCauthor1), Twitter (@abcauthor), or Instagram (@abc_author) for updates, giveaways, and much more!