In these days of social-distancing, even the chastest caress sends a chill down our spines. If you can’t touch your date or even talk face to face, you can still get your thrills vicariously. Nothing like some old-fashioned romance to get our minds off grim reality. Today’s Comfort Cinema recommendations are all about love.
When I was a kid, my abuela often exclaimed that all she wanted to see was a “nice, sweet movie.” (One time she went to see a movie whose title in Spanish sounded promising: “The Sweet Cousins”. Unfortunately, it turned out to be French soft core porn.) Anyway, whenever she said that, I’d think, “Ay, abuela, how corny and boring!” As I recover from what appears to be a mild case of the virus, I’m beginning to see her point. I’ve tried to keep up to date with the news, but there’s only so much distressing information I can take, especially when all I want to do is sleep. So I decided to compile a list of movies that provide much-needed escape. I’ve tried to come up with titles the whole family can watch, regardless of age, but I’ve noted where there’s nudity or violence that might disturb young kids. One more thing: I enjoy watching Robert Osborne’s TCM intros before a flick, so I’ve included them where available.
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