If you've been sitting on your couch the past week, chip dust trailing down your pjs, scrolling through all the Fitspiration posts that have popped up recently, you've probably felt pretty bad about yourself. Same. But, this movie isn't about guilt-tripping you into working out. It's less about "getting fit" and more a realistic look at the ups and downs you can experience when taking on a huge lifestyle change.

Why it rocks: It's about FRIENDSHIP and SELF LOVE. Something we can all rely on these days. It also reminds you of the good old days when New Yorkers were free to frolic around, and the amazing experience that is making unlikely friends in the city.

If you're sick of hearing men yell about politics...

Red - PBS Great Performances (2019)
C'mon down and listen to a couple of men yell about ART! Something we could all be supporting more right about now. Also it's perfect if you've been bummed that your season tickets to the theater will have to wait until next year. Or maybe the virtual tour of the Louvre isn't cutting it for you. It's truly a beautiful piece of theater captured wonderfully by the Great Performances series on PBS, which is now free and available for public streaming on their website or app.

Why it rocks: It's only an hour and a half long and you can sneak your own cocktail into your living room. Maybe even a bag of chips! Plus the only person texting during the performance might be your couch-mate, and you can pause to give them a little speech on theater etiquette.

If you were pissed Disney originally asked you to rent this...

Onward (2019)
This heartwarming adventure fantasy movie was only in theaters a short while before everything went down. At first, Disney had it available for rent, but then made the wonderful choice to let it stream for "free" through Disney+. Hey, it's Pixar's latest film, it's a lot of fun, and it'll make you appreciate your siblings a lot more, even if you've been holding a grudge over who ate the last chicken nugget.
Why it rocks: Chris Pratt and Tom Holland get to be brothers. Unicorns. Magic. Oooh.

If you're missing context for viral tweets over subtitles...

Parasite (2019)
Yes. It is in Korean. It's a Korean film. This isn't a Marvel movie so your brain won't explode from having to read some subtitles (and if you know Korean, even better)! But truly, if you do not know what movie you want to watch, watch this. It's funny, it's freaky, it's dramatic, and unless you've seen it before, no, you will not have seen it coming.
Why it rocks: C'mon. Just do it.

If you know Genovia would have had a kick *ss pandemic plan...

Princess Diaries (2001)
Maybe your foreign-monarch-grandmother won't be making any trips to tell you you're a long lost princess anytime soon, but we can dream. Maybe temporarily moving back home has also inspired you to channel your child/tween/teen self. Lip Smackers, butterfly clips, and all. Also, newsflash, women make excellent leaders.

Why it rocks: Julie Andrews. Early 2000s nostalgia. Brush up on the Genovia national anthem which I know you always get mixed up with "O Canada".

If you've been playing Animal Crossing for two weeks straight...

Paddington (2014)
Look we even have movies with talking animals! And it's a family movie. Based off the children's books, an adorable little bear is taken in by everyone's favorite British dad, Hugh Bonneville, and Sally Hawkins (yes, the fish-loving lady who ripped your heart out with that monologue in ASL in The Shape of Water).

Why it rocks: It transports you to a world filled with bright colors and reminds you to be kind to strangers. What else do you need right now?

If you think your hometown is boring...

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
Imagine living on this island without a pandemic happening. Also if you've been restless since hearing the sequel to Call Me By Your Name is in the works, this should fill the little void in your soul. It's a picturesque love story in French (yes, more subtitles, you'll learn to like it) that got snubbed this award season.
Why it rocks: Women. Let's support women in the film industry. This movie was written, directed, produced by and starred women. The only guy in this movie like silently lifted a box or something.

If you like to remind yourself things could be worse...

Train to Busan (2016)
This is for all you "worst-case scenario" people out there such as myself. You don't want any fuzzy bears, love stories, or inspiring messages right now. You want action and blood and zombies, but not funny ones played by Bill Murray. Let's just say things go from a 0 to a 10 really quickly.
Why it rocks: Things really could be worse. And man no major spoilers, but Korean zombies move FAST.