The Positive Vibes Cinema - Upbeat Movies for a Downbeat Era

04/30/2024

SEEK this film OUT --

Truly TRANSFORMATIVE . . .

The film PERFECT DAYS (2023) follows a man who seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of toilets in Tokyo.

Outside of his very structured everyday routine he enjoys his passion for music and for books.

And he loves trees and takes photos of them.

A series of unexpected encounters gradually reveal more of his past.

A deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in the everyday world around us. . . .

"Jonathan Livingstone Lavatory Cleaner. Zen and the Art of Lavatory Maintenance. But better than that. Sharper, less sentimental, less aphoristic. A film to live your life by . . ."
-- Donald Clarke - THE IRISH TIMES

The video link BELOW will give you a bit of backstory into the making of this AMAZING film:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEHknI2IiFY/

02/22/2024

Cheer things up with a little 'P&P' --

(aka: Powell & Pressburger's 49th PARALLEL / 'THE INVADERS')*

* Uncle Marty (Scorsese) RECOMMENDED!:

"In the early days of World War II, a German U-boat is sunk in Canada's Hudson Bay.

Hoping to evade capture, a small band of German soldiers led by commanding officer Lieutenant Hirth (Eric Portman) attempts to cross the border into the United States, which has not yet entered the war and is officially neutral.

Along the way, the German soldiers encounter brave men such as French-Canadian fur trapper Johnnie (Laurence Olivier) and soldier Andy Brock (Raymond Massey)."

(Most likely the original (serious) inspiration for THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING! THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING! released in 1966.)

- kcj

https://archive.org/details/49thParallelVideoQualityUpgrade

11/28/2023

"You're KILLING ME Smalls!"

From WATCH MOJO's list of the 'Top 20 Fell Good Movies of All Time' is #20 --

• Released on APRIL 7, 1993 --

Come with us, now, to 1388 Glenrose Drive, Salt Lake City, UT --
. . home of 'THE SANDLOT'!

WATCH FOR FREE at the LINK BELOW:

https://archive.org/details/TheSandlot1993MovieBaseball

06/30/2021

ATTN: Chattanooga Fans --

HERE's what's showing at THE TIVOLI THEATER's summer lineup (at least in the 'POZ-itive Realm' :-) as part of the BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES --

Toy Story - Tuesday, July 6 - Tickets 10:30am

Breakfast at Tiffany’s - Saturday, July 10 - Tickets 3pm

Big - Sunday, July 11 - Tickets 2pm

The Little Mermaid - Tuesday, July 13 - Tickets 10:30am

How To Train Your Dragon - Tuesday, July 20 - Tickets 10:30am

Casablanca - Saturday, July 24 - Tickets 7pm

Rear Window - Sunday, July 25 - Tickets 6pm

Hope to see you there!

- Kris

06/30/2021

The verdict's in on SPIRIT UNTAMED --

"A heartwarming movie about self-discovery and building meaningful relationships." -- Hollywood.com

'NOW SHOWING' in theaters --

(Boy, haven't had a chance to say THAT in a while!)

:-)

https://www.hollywood.com/movies/spirit-untamed-tells-the-sweet-story-of-self-exploration-60822543/

A spoiler-free look at ‘Spirit Untamed,’ one of the many new movie releases out now in theaters. Unfiltered thoughts about one of the biggest Hollywood movies in theatres now.

06/28/2021

What to watch for the 4TH OF JULY weekend?

Here are ten of the best!

From family-friendly gems like National Treasure to beloved classics Rocky and Hamilton, these are the best movies to celebrate the 4th of July.

06/25/2021

06/25/2021

Last night at Heritage House Arts & Civic Center --

The Mini-Coopers were ZOOMING, as we all watched the original 1968 version of THE ITALIAN JOB starring Michael Caine -- AND a great time was had by all.

In the action-filled comic heist caper, a grand plan to steal a gold shipment from the very streets of Turin, Italy is hatched -- by creating a traffic jam via a fleet of Mini-Coopers, who can seemingly go ANYWHERE!

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPpgg5rwxpA/

[Rated 'G' and 85% by audiences on RottenTomatoes]

*** And DON'T MISS our NEXT film in our RETRO-POLITAN FILM SERIES --

(Our license does not allow us to reveal title or characters beforehand, but here's a pretty vivid description . . . :-)

THURSDAY, JULY 1st The true story of the player-turned-coach who led the U.S. hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Soviets at the 1980 Olympics.

[Rated 90% by audiences on RottenTomatoes]

* Heritage House doors open at 6pm
** Feature starts promptly at 6:30pm
*** Rated 'PG'
**** Running time: 2 hr., 15 min.
***** IF YOU'RE GOING:

-- Please RSVP by phone at the number below OR by emailing:

retropolitan4ATgmailDOTcom
. . with the number in your party (up to 4 per family).

"Let's MOO-vie!"
- Kris Jones
Film Series Curator
Heritage House
Arts & Civic Center

(423) 855-9474: Please leave a message, as our office hours vary greatly. - thx!

03/16/2021

Guaranteed to cheer you up --

Here are 11 heavy-hitters in the "feel good cinema" category that we're sure you will enjoy . . .

HAPPY VIEWING!

- kcj

These happy feel good movies are the perfect pick-me-up! The Heart Radio team has picked 10 of the best feel good films to get you through a hectic week...