If you live in the Northeast, you're probably being plummeted with dozens of inches of snow right now. With nothing to do and nowhere to go, here is a list of great movies to pass the time. And none of them require waiting for delivery… er, download.
1. It Could Happen to You, 1994
2. Tiny Furniture, 2010
3. While You Were Sleeping, 1995
Why Watch It: For starters, it's a modern classic love story at this point that everyone should see. Secondly, Sandra Bullock plays a fare token collector in love with a man (Peter Gallagher) who takes her train every day. But when he falls onto the tracks and she jumps in after him to save his life, his family accidentally thinks these strangers are lovers. It's set in the Midwest, but we can pretend it's in the Northeast.
Where It's Streaming: Netflix
4. Good Will Hunting, 1997
Why Watch It: Because it's one of Robin Williams' best performances. And one that can never be seen too many times.
Where It's Streaming: Netflix
5. 20 Feet From Stardom, 2013
6. Ferris Bueller's Day Off, 1986
7. The Silence of the Lambs, 1991
8. Rudy, 1993
9. Jerry Maguire, 1996
10. Shakespeare in Love, 1998
Why Watch It: It's basically the same as reading a book! JUSTIFIED. Put the homework down.
Where It's Streaming: Netflix and Amazon Prime
11. The Graduate, 1967
12. Varsity Blues, 1999
13. Almost Famous, 2000
Why Watch It: If you need a reason to watch Kate Hudson and a 15-year-old aspiring journalist (Patrick Fugit) spark an unusual friendship and follow a band around the United States, then I can't help you. As a personal aside, I watched this film with my brother during Hurricane Sandy, and it really did make everything better. Kind of...
Where It's Streaming: Netflix
14. Black Hawk Down, 2001
15. Mean Girls, 2004
16. The Wolf of Wall Street, 2013
17. The Interview, 2014
