I'm at a point in life where I crave stories that lack dramatic conflict.
I'm tired of fighting and of struggle. I'm extremely tired of violence and dystopia. And I want to rest in moments of escape and solitude within books and movies to where I can just exist and hold that existence without fear or anxiety.
I want the lofi of a book or movie.
There aren't many examples of that.
Becky Chambers' Monk and Robot Duology is one such example of low to no conflict stories and is a favorite of mine.
Chef (2014) comes close to where all the strife, such as it is, is at the beginning and the rest of the movie is the main character living life and growing closer to those he loves.
There are others. The New World (2005) though showing conflict throughout has a quiet beauty and approach to the story as to be atmospherically aware with a deep stillness.
Tonight I had the wonderful opportunity to watch the movie Perfect Days (2023). Its a moment in time of a man living his life. He has very normal experiences going to work and interacting with the people around him. There is sadness and pain some times. But so much joy and acceptance and stillness.
It is mundane. (How I long for the mundane.)
If you get a chance to watch it, do so. It's available on Kanopy for free with your library card. Its also on other streaming services.
#solarpunk #cozyStories #bookstodon #movies
https://www.kanopy.com/video/14800624
@tinker@infosec.exchange I work in a library and was surprised that there was an entire genre I did not really know about "cat books" one example of which is called What You Are Looking For is in the Library (Michiko Anyama). They're slow paced and gentle and not much happens but they are interesting to read. and not necessarily about cats.
After a moment of reflection, I very specifically do not enjoy saccharine or "feel good" movies.
And while I enjoy comedies, I'm not looking for pick me up movies or anything similar.
Just quiet movies. No or low conflict movies. But simple stories or atmospheric movies with calm peace.
Lofi music
Certain Japanese scroll art (I need to dive into that more)
Cozy and Hygge, Hobbit aesthetics
Some solarpunk
That sort of thing
Another calm and peaceful movie - Kogonada's Columbus,. I also like Jim Jarmusch's Patterson, with Adam Driver.
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@tinker@infosec.exchange couple of my favorites in no particular order..
Biggest Little Farm: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8969332/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1
God must be crazy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080801/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_gods%2520must%2520
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Hmm. I rarely make time to passively be entertained by a movie, and even reading has become less-obsessive, though I dive deeply into eclectic audio in the manner of a gourmand than gourmet. But…
One of the very few movies I have watched more than once is _Eat, Drink, Man, Woman_. Which is complicated. It is a family love story, so yes there is conflict. It is also an understated comedy. And it is about food, amazing food. In every scene, the food is the real text; not the script.
@tinker@infosec.exchange Have you seen the anime Monster?
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agree totally 🥰
& adding my rec for the hungry and the hairy on netflix
"On the motorbike road trip of their dreams, buddies Rain and Ro Hong-chul relax and unwind as they delight in tasty eats and scenic locales around Korea"
take care & peace / lemon
https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81416233
@tinker@infosec.exchange Aki Kaurismäki movies. People sitting in silence, smoking a cigarette in some crappy little cafe.
@sashin@veganism.social - No, but I appreciate the lead!
@Amgine@mamot.fr - That sounds amazing. I'll take a look at it!
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