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The following six movies are not necessarily about wellness, although there are wellness messages to be found in each one. They are not presented in order and if I did another list tomorrow there might be some changes. They are simply movies I enjoyed and own and have gone back to again and again.
- Field of Dreams. I loved the book by W.P. Kinsella, who once drove cab in Victoria, and liked the movie even more. To me it is a film about love, particularly family love and the love of a man for a game. Arnold S. said, "this is a film which makes strong men cry." So maybe that makes me a strong man.
- Dead Poets Society. My own schooling probably influenced my appreciation of this film, but it made a tremendous impact on my students who still talk about 'carpe diem' and 'sucking the marrow out of life'. It's beautifully filmed and acted and shows Robin Williams at his best.
- Blue. This is one of Kieslowski's trilogy of films, 'Red', 'White' and 'Blue' in which he claims to have, "said it all" and need never make another. (It's fortunate he felt that way, as he is no longer with us). If I had to select one film this would be it. It is intriguing, has a wonderful soundtrack, and says more about relationships, forgiveness and the redemptive power of love than any textbooks I have encountered.
- Cinema Paradiso. This is a movie about the magic of movies seen through the eyes of a growing boy. It's impossible not to feel good watching this perfect little film.
- Chariots of Fire. An Academy Award winner which was actually a great film .It provides numerous insights into British society as it existed in the 1920's and captures some of the passion and meaning behind athletic competition.
- Hannah and Her Sisters. New York City and Woody Allen are two of the better non-prescription drugs available and this film has plenty of both. Woody is not currently as fashionable as he once was, but no-one half as funny has come along to replace him.
Enjoy.
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