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FMS Community Guide to Feel Good Movies.

The holidays can be a stressful time for even the best of us. We at the community have compiled a list of funny, and feel good movies in the hopes of enticing you to relax in front of the T.V. now and then. While this is certainly not a list to end all lists, we hope you find some hidden gems or remember a movie that took you away from the stress of life for an hour or so. Remember, Laughter has the ability to ease stress and lower pain levels.


Clue: An over-the-top mystery, comedy based on the popular board game. All of your favorite game characters are present, along with some wonderufully funny new additions. The all-star cast includes; Tim Curry, Eileen Brennan, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Martin Mull, Lesley Ann Warren and Michael McKeon (Lenny from Lavern and Shirley).

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The Burbs: starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Gale Gordon and Carrie Fisher. A suburban man who wants nothing more than a chance to play with his new tool set while on vacation, gets pulled into a paranoid conspiracy by his quirky pals. Convinced that the new people in town kidnapped an elderly gentleman, they snoop and pry, providing the entertainment for the local teenagers, led by Corey Feldman. Are their new neighbors serial killers or just anti-social? This is a fun, witty ride that will leave you smiling.

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Santa Claus: (the Movie): The first half of this film, set hundreds of years ago, shows how the old man who eventually became Santa Claus was given immortality and chosen to deliver toys to all the children of the world. The second half moves into the modern era, in which Patch, the head elf, strikes out on his own and falls in with an evil toy manufacturer who wants to corner the market and eliminate Santa Claus. Dudley Moore shines in the role of Patch and John Lithgow is wonderful as BZ, the greedy toy manufacturer. Realizing that he loves, and misses Patch, Santa and the reindeer head to town to save the day.

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A Christmas Story: Set in the 1940's, this period movie takes us back to the days when young boys dreamed of Red Ryder BB-guns and Dad wore a suit to work. This is a touching, quirky tale of a boy who should watch what he wishes for, and a father who can't seem to make anything go his way. This was filmed in Cleveland, Ohio and if you are in the area you can tour the exact house Ralphie and his family lived in, complete with furnishings from the movie.

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Haunted Honeymoon: Staring Gilda Radner, Gene Wilder, Dom DeLuise and Jonathan Pryce . A wonderful piece that depicts the early days of radio. A star studded cast takes you on an amazing journey filled with dialogue and physical humor that you won't want to miss. Let humor and images of a simpler time improve your day.

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Harry and the Hendersons: An often overlooked film starring John Lithgow as a father who learns a lesson in humility when he encounters a friendly Big Foot. Used to shooting animals for trophies, he learns there may be a better way. Eventually the whole family has to band together to keep Harry out of the hands of a ruthless hunter, played by David Suchet of Hercule Poirot fame.

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The Blues Brothers: After the release of Jake Blues from prison, he and brother Elwood go to visit the old home where they were raised by nuns. They learn the church stopped its support and will sell the place to the education authority, and the only way to keep the place open is if the $5000 tax on the property is paid within 11 days. The brothers want to help and decide to put their blues band back together and raise the the money by staging a big gig. Filled with footstomping music and more blues legends than you can shake a stick at, I defy you to watch this movie without dancing in your seat.

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Pollyanna: A classic from Disney that showcases a young girl who comes to live in a town intimidated by her wealthy aunt. Her constant optimism brings both sides together for the betterment of all.


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Ice Castles: The story of a young figure skater whos hopes were dashed by a tragic accident. Her journey to become what she is meant to be is an uplifting experience for the viewer.

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White Christmas: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and an all star cast join forces to help a struggling ski resort run by the general who led them in battle. This movie moves you with song while enforcing the fact that love and respect are the most important facts of life.

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A Garfield Christmas: This gem is no longer shown on T.V., what a loss. If you are able to find a copy on VHS, DVD or online your time will be well spent. The comfort loving, over-eating Garfield gets a lesson in what is really important when Jon drags him and Odie the to family farm for the holidays.

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Snow: Starring Tom Cavanagh.A modern retelling of the Santa Claus legend, Nick Snowden reluctantly takes over the family business. As if that wasnt pressure enough, with only three days before the big night, one of Nicks young reindeer is captured and taken to a zoo. Not only must Nick rescue Buddy-the-reindeer in time to complete his Christmas deliveries, he has to do it before the young buck learns to fly and the zoo realizes what its got. In the course of his adventures, Nick touches the lives of those at a boarding house including Sandy and eight-year-old-Hector who lives there with his mom. As only a true innocent can do, Nick tries to bring back the spirit of Christmas they lost long ago. Will Nick be able to rescue Buddy, bring holiday hope to the boarding house residents, and in the process, find his true love?

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The African Queen: (Available on VHS only) Humphrey Bogart is the slovenly Charlie Allnut and Katharine Hepburn is Rose, the maiden-lady sister of a prim British missionary. The two learn to work together to survive treacherous water and the Germans as they fall in love.

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Driving Miss Daisy: Starring Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman. This movies touches on a twenty-five year relationship between a black chauffeur and a Jewish matron living in a WASP dominated society. A movie you won't soon forget.

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Fantasia: An animated, must see classic from the 1940's. Adorable animation mingles with music orchestrated by Leopold Stokowski. Dancing sprites, mushrooms, fairies and hippos will entertain you before a rousing, spiritual ending leaves you with a lump in your throat.

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The Thin Man:  Filmed on what MGM considered a B-picture budget and schedule. A mystery concerning a girls' missing father eventually finds it way into the lap of Nick Charles (William Powell). Having just married the lovely and wealthy Nora (Myrna Loy), Nick has no desire to return to sleuthing, but the thrill-seeking Nora eagerly talks him into taking Dorothy's case. With their loyal dog Asta by their side they dig deep to solve the mystery. The film's strong suit is the witty repartee between Nick and Nora Charles, who manage to behave like saucily illicit lovers throughout the film even though they're married. The chemistry between William Powell and Myrna Loy would be adroitly exploited by MGM in several subsequent films, including five additional Thin Man mysteries produced between 1936 and 1948.

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Young Frankenstein: Mel Brooks brought a touch of  burlesque to this 1970s parody of 1930s Universal horror movies. Determined to live down his family's reputation, Dr. Frederick Frankenstein insists on pronouncing his name "Fronckensteen" and denies interest in replicating his grandfather's experiments. But when he is lured by Frau Blucher to discover the tantalizingly titled journal "How I Did It" in his grandfather's castle, he cannot resist. With the help of voluptuous Inga, wall-eyed assistant Igor, and a purloined brain, Frankenstein creates his monster (Peter Boyle). Love and laughter insure a happy ending for all involved.

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A Christmas Carol: starring Alister Sim. This B&W version has perhaps one of the greatest representations of Scrooge.

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Polar Express: Starring a computer generated Tom Hanks this beautifully done movie pulls you into another world. There are frightful moments, touching moments and humor, but in the end you find yourself cheering for the heros, and perhaps believing in Santa Claus again.

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Grease: Olivia Newton John represents good girls everywhere as she sings and dances her way into the heart of John Travolta. While an overblow representation of life in the 1950's, it works. By the time the seniors begin the finale you are crying and laughing.

 

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