Two very different styles and feelings but I always find myself coming back to these again and again.
The Princess Diaries -
These movies were childhood favorites. I remember every time I would watch these I would always think “wow I wish I had a family somewhere that would take me far far away from farmland Iowa and tell me I actually am the princess I knew myself to be, and teach me how to be one” Unfortunately this never happened so my only escape was with princess Mia, right alongside her for princess lessons and grand makeovers with broken hairbrushes and bushy eyebrows. There was some part of little me that was content with this knowing I wouldn't be getting much more any time soon, and for that reason these movies still hold such a special place in my heart
The Before Trilogy -
Documenting the chance encounter of two strangers meeting on a train in europe. The three films take you on the journey of their story. from first meeting, to reconnection, to a very realistic look at what love might look like for two very complicated adults with very complicated lives. The long and masterfully done one-shot, dialogue heavy scenes make you feel like you’re on a walk with the couple, exploring twisting streets and sticky conversations. These films are pure artistry and were my first introduction to real cinema and real heartache. (the main characters also meet on my birthday so how could I not love it?)