[AKA, Possible Distractions as You Prepare to Have a Small Human Leave Your Body]
The situation is this:
- Friend is pregnant (also buried in snow in Boston)
- Pregnancy book suggested trying to watch a movie during early labor
- Friend wanted suggestions ("I’m thinking something light-hearted. Selma is probably not the right choice for such a time.")
So, INITIAL THOUGHTS:
1. The Cutting Edge: nostalgia galore! a positive view of ice!
2. Easy A: maybe your daughter will be like Emma Stone! that'd be pretty cool! that makes you Patricia Clarkson!
3. Hairspray (2007 version): musics! power-singing your way to a new zeitgeist!
4. Miracle of Morgan's Creek (Rec. #65): screwball comedy goodness! about accidentally getting knocked up! which isn't your situation! but still!
5. Moonstruck (Rec. #275): an excellent way to channel strong emotions! "i lost my hand! i lost my girl! johnny has his hand! johnny has his girl!" plus cher!
6. Now You See Me: super fun nonsense! plus magic!
7. Pride (List #47): new! adorable! heartwarming! funny! a way to bring your daughter into the world on a rainbowy crest of social justice!
8. The Princess Bride: excellent yelling potential with the staggering number of quotable lines!
9. You Can't Take It With You (Rec. #327): a meet-the-parents screwball morality comedy! possible parenting tips! but probably not!
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