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We’re in the dead of winter and conditions outside are just generally not as inviting as during the spring and summer months. If you’re like us, we know you’re not venturing outside nearly as often, so what to do until then?
A movie party is a great way to spend time with friends and wait for the spring thaw. This article from renters.apartments.com has a great list of movies for you to get lost in during your next movie night, so grab the popcorn, find the comfiest spot on the couch and get ready for some excellent films.
1. The Holiday: This movie never gets old to me, I love the dual story line of Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet as they swap houses and lives during — you guessed it, the holidays. What’s the best thing to do along with this movie? Aside from tea and crumpets, get inspired to surf for home rental inspiration for your next vacation, I found an amazing rental this way in Positano, Italy.
2. Sideways: This movie has it all, humor, drama, satire, and a heck of a lot of wine. Obviously the best accompanying activity is to have a wine tasting night along with it. Provide notepads for everyone to write down their thoughts on the wines so you’ll remember everyone’s favorites.
3. Under the Tuscan Sun: this is a pretty girly movie so bare with me if you’re not a girl. This movie however not only inspires one to eat her heart out but also to get busy with some DIY. And so the best activity for this one is to cook a meal worthy of a big Italian family and to read up on DIY tips — where else but here?
4. Along Came Polly: Really quite a ridiculous film from Alec Baldwin’s scene with Ben Stiller in the men’s bathroom to Philip Seymour Hoffman’s amazing performance and quotes—it never fails to make me laugh. Best activity for this one is to cook a spicy curry dinner. If you’re not sure why this makes sense then you need to watch the movie!
5. Shawshank Redemption: This is a classic that makes everyone feel good as they get behind the protagonist and cheer him on toward freedom. Play Monopoly with this one and hope for a Get Out of Jail Free card.
6. Rear Window: Only Hitchcock could pull off such mastery, suspense and drama with such a limited set. After watching this why don’t you spy on your own neighbors and come up with stories for them…
7. Amélie: Another feel-good movie this colorful French film with its beautiful soundtrack goes well with making a list of do-good activities you wish to accomplish just as did Amélie.
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