Everyone needs a pick-me-up. Sometimes, I want something complicated and other times I just want escapist fun. My favorite pick me up movies are Galaxy Quest, Star Trek: First Contact, Ed Wood, and Dodgeball. I also like watching Singing in the Rain because it’s so upbeat it’s hard not to smile.
My daughter really likes the movie SING. We watch that a lot.
I am currently doing a re-read of Game of Thrones. I started at one point, and lately, have been reading it again. I’m doing a lot more reading since I’ve had to start to work online. By the end of the day, I no longer want to look at a screen. I’ve also go back to my TBR and picked up a few of the urban fantasy series I haven’t caught up on in a while. And I have my growing list of audiobooks. I think I’ll try the X-files next.
I know this is a short post. I hope you’re all well out there. I’d love to hear any suggestions for fun pick me up movies.
THE ECHO ZONE 
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Galaxy Quest and Singin’ in the Rain always cheer me up too. Can’t go wrong with those two!
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Galaxy Quest is the best!
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I really need to see Galaxy Quest sometime!
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You should!
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I’ve never seen Galaxy Quest, but I’m thinking it’s time to rectify that. Thanks!
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Really? Too bad. It’s a lot of fun.
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it’s on the list. Promise 🙂
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GALAXY QUEST!!! How did I forget about that one? One of the BEST movies I’ve ever seen. Love, Love, Love!!!
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Alan Rickman, I miss him.
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I love all the Star Trek movies, but this one is especially great. And I hear you about not wanting to stare at a screen after staring at one all day long. Enjoy your re-read of GOT! I’ve read the first but haven’t made it back for the rest yet.
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In the re-read I rediscovered all the characters and subplots I’d completely forgotten about.
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In thinking about this, I made an interesting discovery. I have go to’s in, I think, all of the mediums. Paper books – Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter (Laurell K Hamilton) or The Twilight Saga. E-books – Rachel Morgan, The Hallows.(Kim Harrison) Movies – The Twilight Saga, after I have read the books. TV shows – Farscape. Audible – The Dresden Files as read by James Marsters. I have read, watched, or listened to these so often I know the dialog, but I still go back.
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I didn’t know that had Dresden Files on audio! I loved books.
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Oh yes! That was my introduction to audible! James Marsters (Spike from Buffy) does an amazing job narrating. I actually love the audible better than the reading the books. I love listening to Marsters. Can’t wait for the new one, Peace Talks, coming next month.
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Great list. Thanks for sharing! Here’s mine. https://www.tenastetler.com/lsrs-wednesdays-blog-challenge-my-go-tobook-or-movie-for-a-pick-me-up/
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Been awhile since I’ve seen Galaxy Quest. Time to refresh my memory. https://pmprescott.blogspot.com/2020/06/wc-062420.html
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Oh, Galaxy Quest is great fun. I haven’t tried Game of Thrones (I’ve been afraid of the time commitment, TBH) but I love your list of suggestions.
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GoT is an intimidating process, but I can’t go out much so why not?
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I’m feeling left out because I haven’t seen any of those!!
I had ideas about trying GoT but it’s just too daunting – both the books and the telly series.
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Yay, a fellow X-Phile!
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