Five Classic Movies for a Cosy Sunday
Sometimes we just need to snuggle up on the sofa with an oldie... (not like that)
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Despite having a throbbing headache from Friday night, you braved the
elements and went out yet again on Saturday; that just leaves you with
a double whammy on Sunday. Reaching for the remote is painful enough,
but are you dreading how it’s possible to re-cooperate and enjoy your
Sunday before your week of trudging through work begins? Oh but you
can!
Introducing 5 all-time classics to numb your hangover or perhaps just give you an excuse to snuggle in your favourite PJ’s and escape to the world of Technicolor.
The Sound of Music (1965)
Nothing like a burst of nostalgic melodies to remind you of your childhood; a time when you might have seriously considered wearing your curtains as clothes. This classic hardly needs an introduction; Maria (Julie Andrews) leaves the safety of her abbey to take up a governess job only to find herself at the mercy of seven brats fathered by the debonair yet stern Captain von Trapp (Christopher Plummer); however, she wins everyone’s affections with her cheerful can-do attitude and infectious love for singing. We admit that this might be a little too chipper for your hangover, but we dare you to get past the good ol’ ‘Favourite Things’ number and ask yourself how you feel. Itchy bets you'll find yourself prancing about your bed and joining in, not feeling "so bad".
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
Ever had to travel with an annoying stranger, who made you re-consider making your journey alone? We bet it won’t beat this comedy of errors; high strung Neal Page (played by the legendary Steve Martin) is on a deadline to travel home before thanksgiving and is forced to accompany a jovial and careless salesman named Del Grifith ( John Candy) on a journey with mishaps waiting to happen. It's chalk meets cheese with this hilarious duo who never fail to put a smile on your face. (And Itchy learnt a valuable lesson about putting beer on vibrating beds.)
Death Becomes Her (1992)
A dark yet hilarious tale that will make you rethink searching for the fountain of youth. The cast: Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis, make this movie a laughing riot. Madeline (Meryl Streep) and Helen (Goldie Hawn) play childhood rivals who stumble across a mysterious youth potion while vying for the affections of a neurotic mortician named Ernest. Not your typical love triangle, the plot thickens into a series of dark and whimsical turns… including a memoable scene where Meryl’s breasts appear to grow. (Itchy hears there was someone off camera, um, “supporting” them. Lucky them!)
Carry on Abroad (1972)
Probably your nan’s all time favourite choice of comedy and for good reason, the Carry On Series will leave you spoilt for choice. Sometime we do want a bit of slapstick humour, quote worthy dialogues and predictable storylines – Carry on Abroad is the answer. A funny take on a holiday gone hilariously bad for a tour group, this movie will surprise you with the most innovative ways a vacation can go wrong. Itchy must admit that we were a little phobic about booking our next break after watching this, but we'll just steer clear of fresh cement and Barbara Windsor. Easy.
Lassie Come Home (1943)
Bet you didn’t see this coming? This is for the serious cases of hangovers, because sometimes you are unable to comprehend who is babbling away on the telly. "Who is that woman? What is that man even DOING? Oh god, we need some water." Enter Lassie: lovable dewy eyed pooch-check; minimum dialogue-check; happy ending-check, what’s there not to like? A simple and heart-warming story of the classic American dog returning home. Warning: we recommend you keep a box of tissues handy as some scenes involve overt cuteness which is not suitable the faint hearted.
We have given you the tools: go forth and free your inner sloth. We won’t be surprised if you choose to have a movie marathon, but Itchy is certainly not responsible if you are ready for round 2 and call in sick the next day.
Nirja Raju
Introducing 5 all-time classics to numb your hangover or perhaps just give you an excuse to snuggle in your favourite PJ’s and escape to the world of Technicolor.
The Sound of Music (1965)
Nothing like a burst of nostalgic melodies to remind you of your childhood; a time when you might have seriously considered wearing your curtains as clothes. This classic hardly needs an introduction; Maria (Julie Andrews) leaves the safety of her abbey to take up a governess job only to find herself at the mercy of seven brats fathered by the debonair yet stern Captain von Trapp (Christopher Plummer); however, she wins everyone’s affections with her cheerful can-do attitude and infectious love for singing. We admit that this might be a little too chipper for your hangover, but we dare you to get past the good ol’ ‘Favourite Things’ number and ask yourself how you feel. Itchy bets you'll find yourself prancing about your bed and joining in, not feeling "so bad".
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
Ever had to travel with an annoying stranger, who made you re-consider making your journey alone? We bet it won’t beat this comedy of errors; high strung Neal Page (played by the legendary Steve Martin) is on a deadline to travel home before thanksgiving and is forced to accompany a jovial and careless salesman named Del Grifith ( John Candy) on a journey with mishaps waiting to happen. It's chalk meets cheese with this hilarious duo who never fail to put a smile on your face. (And Itchy learnt a valuable lesson about putting beer on vibrating beds.)
Death Becomes Her (1992)
A dark yet hilarious tale that will make you rethink searching for the fountain of youth. The cast: Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis, make this movie a laughing riot. Madeline (Meryl Streep) and Helen (Goldie Hawn) play childhood rivals who stumble across a mysterious youth potion while vying for the affections of a neurotic mortician named Ernest. Not your typical love triangle, the plot thickens into a series of dark and whimsical turns… including a memoable scene where Meryl’s breasts appear to grow. (Itchy hears there was someone off camera, um, “supporting” them. Lucky them!)
Carry on Abroad (1972)
Probably your nan’s all time favourite choice of comedy and for good reason, the Carry On Series will leave you spoilt for choice. Sometime we do want a bit of slapstick humour, quote worthy dialogues and predictable storylines – Carry on Abroad is the answer. A funny take on a holiday gone hilariously bad for a tour group, this movie will surprise you with the most innovative ways a vacation can go wrong. Itchy must admit that we were a little phobic about booking our next break after watching this, but we'll just steer clear of fresh cement and Barbara Windsor. Easy.
Lassie Come Home (1943)
Bet you didn’t see this coming? This is for the serious cases of hangovers, because sometimes you are unable to comprehend who is babbling away on the telly. "Who is that woman? What is that man even DOING? Oh god, we need some water." Enter Lassie: lovable dewy eyed pooch-check; minimum dialogue-check; happy ending-check, what’s there not to like? A simple and heart-warming story of the classic American dog returning home. Warning: we recommend you keep a box of tissues handy as some scenes involve overt cuteness which is not suitable the faint hearted.
We have given you the tools: go forth and free your inner sloth. We won’t be surprised if you choose to have a movie marathon, but Itchy is certainly not responsible if you are ready for round 2 and call in sick the next day.
Nirja Raju
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