# Your Comfort Movies **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 18, 2002, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636 "2002-06-18T02:38:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Horseflesh](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/horseflesh/32/7502_2.png) [@Horseflesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horseflesh)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2002, 10:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/41 "2002-06-19T10:14:57Z")
I don’t want to hijack this thread any further, **Tuckerfan** , but I believe you’re misremembering. That’s Fidgit that the Supreme Being lifts the pillar off of and resurrects: Supreme Being- “No use for laying down on the job.”; Wally- “I’m sorry I killed you Fidgit.” From IMDB Alternate Versions for _Time Bandits_: > [@](#): > > The character Horseflesh is mentioned as the leader before Randall, but was dead. In the credits we find Marcus Powell credited with the role, though never seen. It does mention that there are six minutes chopped from the US release, but until some kind European mails me their version, or I find the Supreme Being’s map again, we’ll just have to wait and wonder. “Here’s to stinkin’ rich!” 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2002, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/42 "2002-06-19T12:15:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by RealityChuck \* > **Singin’ in the Rain – There is no film more joyous or more fun.** “‘People’?! I ain’t ‘people’! I am…‘a shining star in the Hollywood firma-mint.’. It says so. Right there.” Damn you, **Chuck** _I_ wanted to be the first one to mention this one! 😉 > [@](#): > > **The Wrong Trousers** – except maybe this. \*\* I’ve never heard of this one. I’m gonna go out and get it this weekend, based on your recommendation, though! Some additions of my own: **Kiki’s Delivery Service** : The sheer _joy_ of the flight scenes and the beauty of Miyazaki’s world… **The Court Jester** **What’s Up, Doc?** **The Emperor’s New Groove** Fenris ---
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2002, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/43 "2002-06-19T12:18:45Z")
Oops: two more **Twice Upon a Time** **The Wizard of Speed and Time** Both for sheer, exuberant fun! ---
**Author:** ![Osbie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/cdc98d/32.png) [@Osbie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Osbie)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2002, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/44 "2002-06-19T14:38:55Z")
**The Scarlet Pimpernel** (Jane Seymour version) - swordfights, costumes, & damn handsome men. **LA Story** very quirky and upbeat. **Young Einstein** very VERY quirky and upbeat. (And highly historically accurate. Who knew Albert Einstein was from Tasmania?) **When Harry Met Sally** upbeat and quirky. ---
**Author:** ![Edward\_The\_Head](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ce73a5/32.png) [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2002, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/45 "2002-06-19T15:35:59Z")
Raiders of the Lost Ark, best movie ever. Die Hard, best action movie. Planes Trains and Automobiles, reminds me of some of the adventures that I’ve had while traveling. Especially right after High School. ---
**Author:** ![Horseflesh](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/horseflesh/32/7502_2.png) [@Horseflesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horseflesh)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2002, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/46 "2002-06-19T16:03:25Z")
Ooh, **Fenris** , _Twice Upon A Time_. Now there’s something I wouldn’t mind getting on tape or DVD. Too bad its not available in any format. I try to catch it on cable whenever I can. Errr, I stand corrected. [Amazon.com](http://Amazon.com) has it for sale. When did that happen? I’ve looked for it for so long I finally gave up. I see IMDB sez the VHS version has some language edited out. Oh well, off to Amazon. ::thumbing credit card:: ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2002, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/47 "2002-06-19T18:41:02Z")
I almost forgot to of my favorite movies that are _always_ excellent choices when I’m housebound for whatever reason: **Lawrence of Arabia** **Dr. Zhivago** ---
**Author:** ![CaptMurdock](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/captmurdock/32/11736_2.png) [@CaptMurdock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptMurdock)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2002, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/48 "2002-06-19T20:27:08Z")
**LA Story**. I agree with Octavia. This and **Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid** are Steve Martin’s best works, but this is a movie I need to see every once in a while. **Free Enterprise**. The story of a couple of Trekkies who are approaching thirty and realize that they need to settle down and _gasp_ get a life. William Shatner plays (more or less) himself, having met the guys one night and pitching his latest project (they’re in The Industry): a musical version of _Julius Caeser_. The whole film is loaded with more sci-fi and movie references than you shake a tribble at. An undiscovered gem. **The Big Chill**. I first saw this when I was in college, and for years I would drag out my tape of it when I was bored and depressed. **Star Trek: Insurrection**. I know, not the greatest movie the TNG cast has done, but it’s bright, cheery, lots of good laughs, and for once, the fate of the universe is **not** at stake. I usually play it at least once a month. That’s all for now. ---
**Author:** ![Judith\_Prietht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b19c9b/32.png) [@Judith\_Prietht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Judith_Prietht)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2002, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/49 "2002-06-19T20:48:41Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by CaptMurdock \* > \*\* > > **Free Enterprise**. The story of a couple of Trekkies who are approaching thirty and realize that they need to settle down and _gasp_ get a life. William Shatner plays (more or less) himself, having met the guys one night and pitching his latest project (they’re in The Industry): a musical version of _Julius Caeser_. The whole film is loaded with more sci-fi and movie references than you shake a tribble at. An undiscovered gem. > > [\*\* Yes! That movie had me rolling. Shatner is great in it, especially at the party at the end. I guess my post before got et, but I caught one of my comfort favorites last night: **Wonder Boys**. ---
**Author:** ![av8rmike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/edb3f5/32.png) [@av8rmike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/av8rmike)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2002, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/50 "2002-06-19T21:53:36Z")
I’ll see your **Tron** and raise you a **WarGames**. Not quite as much “gee-whiz” special effects, but just as much 80’s nostalgia. Such a kids’ movie… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MaxTheVool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2002, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/51 "2002-06-19T22:27:00Z")
Another vote each for **Wayne’s World** and **The Iron Giant** , and I’ll raise you all (for its sheer fun and energy and getting pumped up value) **Mortal Kombat**. (Oh, and **Miss Teerious** , I was going to email you to challenge you to a **Wayne’s World** super-geek trivia showdown, but your email address seems to bounce ☹ ) ---
**Author:** ![knarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@knarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knarf)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2002, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/52 "2002-06-19T23:00:40Z")
The first ones that come to mind are: \*\*Young Frankenstein Dogma Grosse Pointe Blank\*\* ---
**Author:** ![DMark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2002, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/53 "2002-06-19T23:58:56Z")
Turn off the lights, grab the blanket, get on the couch - CASABLANCA. In the old pre-video days, they used to show WIZARD OF OZ every year around Thanksgiving…that is still fun to look at on a cold winter afternoon - with a pillow, on the floor, on your stomach. But if you are really sick at home, and not just phoning in for a day off…forget films. Nothing heals better than the psychological comfort food of simply watching I LOVE LUCY. ---
**Author:** ![ftg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ftg/32/2801_2.png) [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/54 "2002-06-20T00:25:12Z")
**God Said “Ha!”**. I know most people don’t get this but when you’ve lost 2 siblings to cancer and you’re missing them, it helps a lot. (And “downwinders” like the Sweeneys as well.) **Altered States** and **Chariots of Fire** when I need to get in a certain mental state. **Chasing Amy** for “obvious reasons”. (That leaves one Kevin Smith film left unnamed in this thread, right?) And **South Park, Bigger, Longer and Uncut** for silly times. ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/55 "2002-06-20T02:07:50Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ftg \* > \*\* > > **Chasing Amy** for “obvious reasons”. (That leaves one Kevin Smith film left unnamed in this thread, right?) > > \*\* Two. The one that has never been released on video/DVD, and the latest one. ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/56 "2002-06-20T02:12:50Z")
Wait! I’m wrong, it finally has been put out on DVD! Now I can finally see it. [http://us.imdb.com/Details?0116138](http://us.imdb.com/Details?0116138) ---
**Author:** ![Sparrow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Sparrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sparrow)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/57 "2002-06-20T13:45:26Z")
Groundhog Day. ---
**Author:** ![elf6c](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c57346/32.png) [@elf6c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elf6c)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/58 "2002-06-20T14:26:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Sparrow \* > \*\*Groundhog Day. \*\* Heck ya! Charlies Angels for goofy fun. The Matrix for stress relieving explosions. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Gorgon\_Heap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f475e1/32.png) [@Gorgon\_Heap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorgon_Heap)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/59 "2002-06-20T14:56:45Z")
**SolGrundy** , you are cool. _Fantasia 2000_ is a great film, and I cry every time with the excellent art and story that goes along with Rhapsody. I’m a big fan of NYC, so this really hits me. That and the last one, amazing. Also, I see a lot of good 'ol '80s flicks here. While y’all are talking about _Time Bandits_, does anyone remember a dreadful-yet-hilarious film called _Ice Pirates_? As for my own comfort films – well, usually anything Muppets. We have a huge collection of both films and episodes, and I like ot watch the episodes when I’m bored and alone as a pick-me-up. Old time fave: _Wizard of Oz_. New time fave: (I may get smacked for this) _Jossie and the Pussycats_. Man is that movie goofy fun! ---
**Author:** ![El\_Elvis\_Rojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@El\_Elvis\_Rojo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Elvis_Rojo)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-comfort-movies/114636/60 "2002-06-20T16:03:47Z")
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