Movies I want to live in
There are a few films that strike me on some level beyond just getting wrapped up in the story. Sometimes, films capture a time period with such cinematic beauty that I wish I could time travel to these fictional lands and spend the day there. Or longer, perhaps forever. Often, I’d like to leave the drama behind and just soak up the atmosphere and wardrobe, even though I know it is the story that makes these places so believable. So let’s journey for a moment into a few of the films I wouldn’t mind living in.
Picnic at Hanging Rock
What I wouldn’t give to spend the day at Appleyard College for girls. It might be strict but I’m head over heels for all the beautiful Victorian decor. So much lace and ruffles and flowers. I adore the layers upon layers of detailed decoration, from the elaborate wallpaper to myriad of photos displayed in every room. The girlish romance tied with the worrisome darkness makes this film irresistible.
The Incredibles
The Parr family, aka the Incredibles, have the best furniture. That’s the long and short of it. I love how the film created such an on point mid century style for their home even though the story itself is timeless. Of course, while the interiors are extreme, Edna’s house on the hill has an utterly classic modern style. I guess you can have whatever you want in the world if you’re animated.
Days of Heaven
There is almost too much I could say about Days of Heaven as it is such a stunningly cinematic film, and one I absolutely adore. The contrast of vast open fields with the remnants of turn of the century decor sets the scene for the characters’ dilemma. Yet it is the starkness of the landscape mixed with the few ornate details of luxury that make this setting so appealing to me. Or perhaps I just want to live in the magic hour.
There are so many more films I want to live in, so there will be another edition on the way for sure. Are there any films you want to live in?
I loved this post! I am right there with you about wanting to spend an afternoon/evening/weekend in certain movies. Thanks for sharing!
I’m with you on Days of Heaven, but I’d have to add Virgin Suicides, Tree of Life, and My Neighbor Totoro.
I almost included Tree of Life but though it was unfair to have two Malick films. You’re other picks are great too!
Henry & June
Liquid Sky
A Clockwork Orange
Most recently, Meek’s Cutoff – I fell even more in love with the style of the pioneer prairie women. I wish I could dress like that in real life!
xo
cortnie
I am in love with the wardrobe in Meek’s Cutoff. I would wear bonnets and prairie dresses all the time if it were possible. I guess it is…but I’d probably get a few odd glances.
I agree with you on Days of Heaven – one of the most beautiful, haunting scores there ever was or ever will be.