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films ranging in gut wrenching-ness

from gut wrenching to a light tug: mustang (2015)- made me cry twice in one watch. (disclaimer: a lot of turkish people have mixed feelings abt how this movie represents turkish culture so watch with a grain of salt but also remember misogyny does in fact exist everywhere) la chimera (2023)- there is a looming melancholy throughout the whole film but the last 30 minutes really did a number on me thelma & louise (1991)- gut wrenching in a beautiful female friendship kinda way lars and the real girl (2007)- the premise looks silly on paper and tbh it is but it still made me cry in the end nonetheless (maybe i’m just a dweeb) haru (1996)- early internet bonds. also more on the lighthearted side of things but tugs at the heart.

@deardoveswings

Oct 22, 2024

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gut wrenching films worth watching

St. Omer - Based on true events, beautifully tragic story about motherhood, being an immigrant, and the French court system. The Act of Killing - Documentary about the Cambodian genocide acted out by the actual perpetrators of the killings. Oslo, August 31 - By the director of the worst person in the world, about a down recovering drug addict in the pits of misery The Turin Horse - A slow journey towards death EO - Beautifully shot film from the perspective of a saint-like donkey existing in our broken world (for more donkey suffering, see: Au hasard, Balthazar) Come and See - most anti-war war movie to exist; the internet’s new favorite saddest sad movie Amour - Love at the end of life

@worldonfire

Oct 23, 2024

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Movies that kind of want to make you die a little, but in a good way?

Like just sort of sad and heart wrenching but beautiful and maybe hopeful and sometimes a little funny and a little dumb, depending on your mood and your current situation. -Blue Valentine -Take This Waltz -Small Apartments To a lesser extent: -Drinking Buddies -Safety Not Guaranteed

@tewigleben

Jan 22, 2024

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dill

I love that crazy girl

@bashfulchicken

Feb 28, 2025

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keeping an ongoing pleasures list

Currently have three full pages in my notebook! I guess some might call this a gratitude journal LOL but it’s different when I do it.  My brother was telling me about this phenomenon called “target fixation”. It’s a panic reflex that happens when motorcyclists become fixated on a singular object, obstacle, hazard (e.g. a sharp curve on a winding road) and they will unconsciously steer in the direction of the thing they’re trying to avoid because their hands follow their gaze which leads to accidents.  You will follow your gaze so be aware of where you’re looking. Train yourself to seek out pleasure and appreciation! Understanding where + what you derive pleasure from increases your capacity to enjoy things which in turn makes you a more interesting person (imo). I think it’s just as important self-knowledge as understanding your triggers/trauma. It is a daily willingness to be transformed by small things. Sorry for lecturing but I want good things for all of you. Xoxo, meg

@bashfulchicken

Mar 29, 2024

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Talismans

Forgive because this where I get a little ~woo woo~ but I think you should only wear necklaces that are imbued with a potent magical vibe… amulets only near the heart and throat you can do whatever you want with earrings/rings but heed my warning about necklaces

@bashfulchicken

Apr 20, 2024