Cozy Movies for the Winter Months l Movies for Winter l Movies to Watch When It's Cold Outside

The temperatures are dropping pretty fast and the dreariness outside is quite unremarkable. Let's not pretend that winter is great. With most of us not wanting to go outside--we're pretty much grounded. When the holidays leave us there seems nothing to look forward to. Yet, there is a silver lining as winter will not last forever! Although, we might be stuck physically--we can be transported into another world through film. Like books, we can become so immersed in a movie that we forget about our own troubles, even if winter is at the root of it. You may be a doubter and not a movie person, but give it a chance. Allow Hollywood to take the chill out and be whisked away from reality. Grab a blanket and your favorite snacks--here are cozy movies to watch during those dark and drab days of winter.

Happy Feet

We are not trying to make you more upset about the winter, but even though "Happy Feet" is based in Antarctica--this penguin and his story will make you smile. You see Mumble can't attract a soulmate since he can't sing. But he found another talent--he can tap dance. Years later our star narrowly escapes a seal attack and makes friends with a group of penguins who accept him and embrace his dancing talents. There is a bigger danger for the penguins beside having a penguin who can't sing. Trash is washing ashore and the overfishing from humans is reducing the amount of fish available for the animals to eat. This brings the penguin community together, finally. Allow this animated tale to warm up your heart and energize you to support the underdog.

Little Women

Based on Louisa May Alcott's book of the same name. The film "Little Women" focuses on the March sisters growing up during the Civil War and after the Civil War. Beth (Claire Danes), Jo (Winona Ryder), Meg (Trini Alvarado) and Amy (Kirsten Dunst) are all trying cope with life under their strong-willed mother (Susan Sarandon). They do this by producing their own plays and performing them in their attic. The March sisters also live next door to Mr. Laurence who has a grandson named, "Laurie," starring Christian Bale who is keen on Joe. Meg goes for Mr. Laurence's tutor, John Brooke (Eric Stoltz) and the dynamics become quite interesting. A little romance will do us all good this winter!

Pretty Women

We will move from the cold to a heartwarming classic called "Pretty Woman." We all can recall how the dashing millionaire Edward (Richard Gere) rescues a hooker named Vivian (Julia Roberts) from the streets of Los Angeles. Edward hires Vivian to stay with him and the two become immersed in two different worlds. It is the ultimate Cinderella story that we have embraced since 1990 will warm up any cold night. "I appreciate this whole seduction thing you've got going on here, but let me give you a tip: I'm a sure thing," Vivian told Edward. Sigh, don't we all wish for an Edward in our lives to rescue us?

Groundhog Day

"Groundhog Day" is a classic movie that will give you the motivation that spring is coming. The movie is about television weatherman Phil Connors (Bill Murray), who is on assignment in Punxsutawney, PA. Connors is living the same the day over and over again on Feb. 2 and is in a time loop where he has to reexamine his life. In one loop, he wakes up to Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe" every day. In another loop, he has an opportunity to help his neighbor. To make matters worse, he is the only one who knows what is going on. Connors ends up learning that we only have one shot at life, so make it matter.

Harry Potter

If you are on vacation or want to binge on movies, J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" can be fabulous to watch. There are 8 of the films to view and many teachings can be gleaned from Harry and his friends. Lessons like forgiveness, love, hope and using power for the good of others are just part of the inspiration that has excited and entertained millions over the years. “It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends, " J.K. Rowling wrote in the Sorcerer's Stone.