When I’m overwhelmed, I stop everything and watch classic science fiction films I love, like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Today, I’m watching Contact. - ThreadSky

nnedi.bsky.social • 280 days ago

When I’m overwhelmed, I stop everything and watch classic science fiction films I love, like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Today, I’m watching Contact.

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zoonie.bsky.social•269 days ago

My son's nickname is "Jimminy Cricket" just so I can call for him up the stairs in an approximation of Teri Garr's voice.
I first saw Close Encounters on a pirate video tape! It's such a magical film, it's in my top 5 duvet films.

kateorman.bsky.social•280 days ago

Sometimes I just watch the opening and the bit where they first receive the signal for a quick dose of excitement and wonder.

pschastain.bsky.social•280 days ago

I now want some mashed potatoes

lifeharmony.bsky.social•270 days ago

Try a classic: "The Day The Earth Stood Still." 1951, Michael Rennie, Patricia O'Neil

docblack.bsky.social•280 days ago

Contact is one of my comfort movies, too. I hope it helps!

supermariobrosii.bsky.social•280 days ago

You should pop in Super Mario Bros. (93) one of these days. You know, as a treat

pressthebuttons.bsky.social•280 days ago

Or the RiffTrax version.

supermariobrosii.bsky.social•279 days ago

What’s a RiffTrax?

pressthebuttons.bsky.social•279 days ago

Oh my, you are in for a treat. Do you know Mystery Science Theater 3000? #MST3K The original stars are still making fun of movies. There’s an explanation and preview at the link.

https://www.rifftrax.com/super-mario-bros

supermariobrosii.bsky.social•279 days ago

I was just taking a piss. I know what RiffTrax is. You’re right about the treat part tho. I did have a nice little chuckle at this trailer so thank you for that

pressthebuttons.bsky.social•279 days ago

Some people don’t know about it and I’m happy to spread the word. I subscribe to their $6/month streaming service I like it so much.

thurberteam.bsky.social•280 days ago

Re-reading favorite murder mysteries does it for me (Sarah Caudwell, Martin Walker, Caroline Graham). A puzzle is solved, justice is done, peace is restored).

ninaibaren.bsky.social•280 days ago

I watch Star trek when overwhelmed. I find it strange how some people don't have comfort tv/films/books. How do they settle themselves?

pressthebuttons.bsky.social•280 days ago

Watching professionals have meetings in space is oddly calming and reassuring.

tsundokupuzzle.bsky.social•280 days ago

Now I want to re-watch Forbidden Planet, with Robbie the Robot, and Leslie Nielsen as the spaceship captain. It's basically a re-telling of Shakespeare's The Tempest