Film

Darby O’Gill and the Little People (1959)

A sharp-as-a-tack Irish lad stumbles into the world of the “little folk” (leprechauns and the rest of the crew), and suddenly it’s a playful tug-of-war of luck, cheeky little tricks, and wishes with sneaky fine print.

Why watch it: because it’s pure fireside folklore. It reminds you that “luck” in fairytales always comes with a hidden catch and a laugh echoing in the background.

Pair it with a proper homemade guac. And when it’s over, sit with today’s Brownie question: if someone granted you a wish right now, would you ask with a clear head or with hungry grabby hands?

The Little Mermaid (1989)

A sea-soaked classic full of curiosity and impulsive choices, pure “I’m diving into the adventure even if I forgot the map” energy. And yep, under the water there’s a whole parade of little critters with big personalities, including some seahorses that are absolute tiny badasses.

Why watch it: because it plants that “underwater meadow” feeling in your head, like you’re wandering into a hidden world. Because it makes you want to hear your own voice without asking anyone’s permission. It’s light, but it’s got that little “hey, careful what you wish for” wink.

Put it on with something warm in your hands, and when it ends ask yourself: what are you holding onto today like a seahorse, just so you don’t get swept away?

The Princess Bride (1987)

This film is a glorious mash-up of fairytale, adventure, and sharp, cheeky humour. The characters drop lines that live rent-free in your head. And there are moments where the body goes, “Nope, I’m done.” Then, well, let’s just say the comebacks are ridiculously fantastic, with a little wink at that whole “power down, power back up” thing.

Why watch it: because it reminds you that falling over isn’t always the end of the story. Sometimes it’s just a quick timeout before you’re back with more gusto, clearer eyes, and better flow.

Put it on whenever you fancy it. And if today your body’s moving in slow-mo, watch it like the film does, no drama, just a pause and a “okay, I’ll curl up for a bit, then I’m back.”

Gravity (2013)

An accident in the middle of nowhere, that space-silence that makes your throat go dry, and two astronauts trying not to turn into “things that just keep falling” forever. It’s razor-thin tension cinema, the kind that makes you stare at a rope like it’s the best friendship in the whole universe.

Why watch it: because it drops the feeling of free fall right into your body, and at the same time plants in your head how important it is to stay connected to something: a person, a plan, a tiny decision that keeps you in orbit.

Put it on with the lights low and a blanket over your paws, and when it ends, stay still for a minute, feeling the floor under your feet. Sometimes the best ending is realizing: “okay, I’m still here, and that already feels like a gravity hug”.

Fantastic Fungi (2019)

This documentary is a full-on visual trip into the world of fungi. Mushrooms popping up like UFOs, mycelium networks linking entire forests, and that feeling that under your feet there’s a secret city grinding away while you’ve got no clue.

Why watch it: because we’ve been walking around lately with that banana DNA fact stuck in our mouths, and this reminds you that mushrooms aren’t some cute forest extra, they’re the infrastructure. It flips your perspective and leaves your brain going, “okay, everything is way more connected than I thought.”

Put it on with low lights and some fruit nearby, because later you’ll get hungry and it won’t hit the same. And if you finish it and look at a mushroom with respect, that’s it, you’re already 90% in our club.

Black Gold (2006)

This documentary dives straight into the coffee world from the very start. From the farmers (especially in Ethiopia) all the way to the global market.

Prices going up and down like a caffeine-fueled squirrel.

It shows you the real life behind every sip, the true story hiding in that little morning coffee.

Why watch it: because afterwards you look at your mug like it’s got a heartbeat. And it hooks you with that “wait, how does this whole business work on the inside?” vibe, which is seriously satisfying if your curiosity gremlin wakes up.

Put it on one afternoon with some dramatic lighting and a warm coffee by your side. And when it ends, sit in silence for a minute. Sometimes the best pairing for coffee is knowing where it comes from.

Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)

Kiki is a teenage witch who moves out on her own to learn how to live, work, and find her place. She starts a delivery service on her broom and, between errands and wonderfully weird friendships, she runs into something very human: talent can get heavy, it gets tired, and sometimes it flickers out.

Why watch it: because it’s bright without being sugary. It treats creativity like something you care for, not a magic button that always works.

Perfect for when you need tenderness with a bit of bite: a blanket, something warm, and permission to recharge with zero guilt.

Big Fish (2003)

A son tries to make sense of his father, a professional storyteller who’s lived (or invented) a life packed with giants, witches, and coincidences that feel like little signs from the universe. The movie hops between the everyday and the fabulous so smoothly it’s almost unfair.

Why watch it: because it reminds you that sometimes the point isn’t whether it “happened exactly like that”, it’s what that story helps you dare to dream. It’s a sweet antidote to the nasty kind of superstition, the one that makes you shrink. Here, imagination does the opposite, it flings a thousand doors wide open.

Perfect for watching with an open mind, choosing what to believe to live better, not to scare yourself more.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

A cheeky kid and an adult drier than a cracker without a sip get lost (and found) in the wilds of New Zealand. There’s a chase, ridiculous headlines, views that leave you speechless, and a friendship that clicks together one clumsy step at a time.

Why watch it: because it turns “I’ve got no idea where I’m going” into an adventure with heart and proper good laughs. It’s one of those films where the path is built from tiny choices, like breadcrumbs you didn’t even realize you were dropping.

Perfect for a Friday, blanket, something warm, and you thinking “okay, maybe today it’s enough to just take the next step”.

Inception (2010)

It’s about a crew that slips into other people’s dreams with almost surgical precision. Dreams inside dreams, weird rules, time stretching like taffy, and that delicious feeling of not knowing if you’re awake or just imagining it really, really hard.

Why watch it: because it turns sleep into a stage for mind-architecture. Every dream has its own logic, its own physics, its own vibe, like your brain is a whole neighborhood with secret doorways. And it also has you side-eyeing your own everyday “totem”, that habit, that song, or that mug that goes, “yep, this is real.”

Perfect for tonight: low lights, blanket, and then off to bed without picking a fight with the ending. If you start having weird dreams, blame us lovingly.

Non-Stop (2014)

A transatlantic flight, an anonymous threat, and a federal agent (Liam Neeson) racing the clock while the plane keeps… flying like nothing’s happening on the outside. On the inside, we’re telling you right now, full “who’s sending those messages?” mode.

Why watch it: because it turns the airplane aisle into a chessboard with emotional turbulence. You don’t need to know a thing about aviation to get hooked, but today you’ll watch it with new eyes: every shot of the plane reminds you that up there, everything depends on invisible forces staying perfectly balanced.

Perfect for a Tuesday in February: blanket, low light, and you going “I am NOT sitting in that seat” while we slide you some imaginary popcorn.

Sound of Metal (2019)

It’s about a drummer who, out of nowhere, starts losing his hearing. And then everything shifts: his body, his work, his pride, his relationships… and the way he learns to live inside silence.

Why watch it: because it drops you right into the protagonist’s head (and ears) in such a physical way. It’s one of those stories that doesn’t shout, but keeps vibrating in you, like an echo in an empty room.

Perfect if today you’re craving something intense but deeply human… the kind of film that makes you want to talk, softly.