My husband and I usually have our dvd marathons every Sundays or during rainy or "flood" days (you know how it is here in Manila, a bit of rain, the roads are flooded..). More often than not we spend a lot of time discussing which dvd to buy and another round of discussion on which one to watch.He loves action, sci-fi, adventure movies and that gives me a headache. I remember a few weeks ago I lost the "discussion" and we had to watch Nicolas Cage's The Windtalkers, wow! I had migraine afterwards from the shooting sounds and the blurry war images. I go for comedies, romantic but not too mushy movies, not too heavy stuff, movies that relaxes me and he thinks its a chore watching mushy flicks.
I found this list on Good Housekeeping and I'm taking note of this titles so the next time we schedule a dvd marathon, we might have something to compromise on.
- The Da Vinci Code (2006)
A professor (Tom Hanks) and a cryptographer team up to untangle a web of lies by looking at the works of Leonardo da Vinci
- Garden State (2004)
A quirky comedy written by and starring Zach Braff beckons the audience to look at life from a new angle
- Mystic River (2003)
After Jimmy (Sean Penn) loses his daughter, he comes together with old friends to solve her murder investigation
- Reign Over Me (2007)
In a post-9/11 world, law school roommates (Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle) reunite and help each other repair their lives.
- Forrest Gump (1994)
This Tom Hanks classic spans events of the 1960s and '70s and highlights the fortunate events of a simple man.
- Good Will Hunting (1997)
After aimless Will (Matt Damon) solves an impossible math equation, his therapist (Robin Williams) helps develop his talent and resolve his past.
- Ray (2004)
Rhythm and blues legend Ray Charles (Jamie Foxx) deals with blindness, racism, letdown, and drug abuse in this award-winning biopic.
- Walk The Line (2005)
Johnny Cash (Joaquin Phoenix) rises to stardom and falls into a drug addiction while wife June (Reese Witherspoon) helps heal his dependence.
- Fargo (1996)
Deep Minnesota accents, kidnap, and murder: The Coen Brothers’ epic shows the brutality of blistery winter and human nature.
- The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
Based on a true story, struggling salesman Chris (Will Smith) begins a relentless quest for money, family, and happiness.
- Stranger Than Fiction (2006)
Writer’s block prevents a famed author from finishing her book until her protagonist (Will Farrell) hears her voice in his head
- Office Space (1999)
After a depressed suburban office worker (Ron Livingston) is hypnotized, he takes revenge on his mundane job.
- Meet the Parents (2000)
Awkwardness, terrible luck, and painful laughs plague Greg (Ben Stiller) when he spends a weekend with his girlfriend’s parents
- Best in Show (2000)
Another gut-busting mockumentary from Christopher Guest follows obsessive dog trainers as they compete for the gold.
- When Harry Met Sally (1989)
Can men and women really just be friends? Sally (Meg Ryan) and Harry (Billy Crystal) find out in this witty romantic comedy.
- There’s Something About Mary (1998)
A comedy about the woman of every man’s dreams (Cameron Diaz), including nerdy Ted (Ben Stiller), who pined after her in high school.
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
When a Greek family’s daughter, Toula (Nia Vardalos), falls in love with a non-Greek, her traditional family must learn to accept him.
- Election (1999)
Just when type-A student Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) thinks she has the vote for class president, star jock (Chris Klein) enters the race.
- Sideways (2004)
Paul Giamatti stars in this Oscar winner about a midlife crisis wine tour through Napa Valley that provides laughs drier than the vino
- Hitch (2005)
A famous New York City dating doctor (Will Smith) coaches the awkward and clumsy through their love lives.
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