Movies by Mood

‘Oh my God, I’m never going to meet Mister Right, I’m going to be alone. FOREVER.’

The Notebook:
This is the one film that literally makes me cry every single time I watch it. So, make that around eighty-three times. If you’ve just gone through a messy break-up, or even if you’re just feeling a little lonely, then this film is perfect. You may find yourself a little jealous of the immaculate love between the central characters (and secretly want to kill Rachel McAdams) but if you can get past that then it’s definitely worth a watch. From the famous kiss in the rain, to the sob-inducing ending (that I won’t give away), this film should hopefully persuade you that there is someone for you, you will find them, and you won’t end up living with eight cats and slight insanity. Even if you don’t look like Rachel McAdams.

‘I want to snuggle up in bed and not move all day’

Any of the classic Disney musical cartoon films: The Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid…
If you’re taking a sick day because you’re actually sick, then you can enjoy listening to the incredible songs. If you’re taking a sick day because you just didn’t want to go in, then you can join in, at the top of your voice. You know you know all the words. Singing aside, there is something incredibly feel-good about these films. Whether it’s the childhood nostalgia associated with them, or the fact that they’re just bloody good films, there’s always an excuse for a bit of Disney.

‘Oh boy, I need to get drunk…’

The Room:
Okay, so this is more about the drinking game that goes with The Room, as opposed to the actual film itself, but the point still stands. The Room is one of the most appalling films ever made, and perfect for watching with a group of friends and enough booze to go round. The full set of rules is quite substantial (google ‘The Room drinking game’ if you want to play), but consists of classics such as ‘Drink every time Denny’s behaviour makes you uncomfortable’, and shout ‘BITCH’ every time the character Lisa comes on screen, amongst others. You may not remember the film the next day – but perhaps that’s a good thing.

‘I need some quality time with the girlies, pronto’

Sex and The City:
Best enjoyed with some seriously girly cocktails (preferably with the little umbrellas and all the trimmings) and a tub of chocolate ice cream each, this film is perfect for those girly, gossipy nights in. Even if you put the plot aside, the fashion alone makes it worth watching – although, I must warn you that it may lead to expensive impulse online purchases, if enough alcohol is consumed. Throw in those classic characters that all self-respecting girls know and love, and you’ve got yourself the makings of a great night. If you really want to go for it, then Bridget Jones is the perfect film to follow – along with some Cosmopolitans, of course.

‘I am a man. A MANLY MAN’
Rocky and/or Rambo:
Men always need confirmation that they are, indeed, men. Cue some sort of poker night, with whiskey and cigars, and the token ‘man film’ – Rocky. It’s got everything – fighting, fighting, and more fighting. Plus, er, Sylvester Stallone. One warning – if the host of the evening happens to own the whole Rocky collection (as any real man would, of course) then you may end up watching them all, as no man wants to be the first person to suggest turning it off. As long as you don’t start on Rambo afterwards, however, then you should be okay. But of course you’ll be okay – you’re a man.