If the era of social isolation, self-quarantine to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic, it is essential to give yourself a much needed break to relax and unwind. Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, millions of people in the U.S. and around the globe are stuck at home for days or even weeks as they are discouraged from hanging out in large groups and meeting in public places.
Whether you are stressing about working from home, feeling bad about the coronavirus outbreak or have spent too much time going through the news about lockdown and virus over social media, then it’s time to take a break from social media for a while. There’s nothing as satisfying as watching a movie or TV show on your oh-so-cozy couch.
You should not be sad with the fact that you are locked up inside your home, in fact, you must be glad as it’s the perfect time to kick back, relax, and catch up on all of those all-time movies and shows you have been meaning to catch up on for the longest time. But, if you need some great suggestions, we’ve put together a list of recommendations for TV shows and films that you can stream with Windstream Internet. This is one effective way to keep yourself distracted rather than staying glued to social media reading miserable news.
My Neighbor Totoro
If you are looking for a film to relax, then you need to know that there is just something about My Neighbor Totoro that will help soothe your soul and relax your mind like never before.
When the two sisters named Mei (Elle Fanning) and Satsuke (Dakota Fanning) moves to the countryside with their father so that they can be around their mother who is sick. This is when they end up stumbling into a magical world that is beyond their wildest imaginations. From befriending some bounding forest spirits to hitching a ride on the Catbus, the sisters realize that the countryside is much better than their expectations. When Mei goes missing, Satsuke and the forest spirits give their best to save her.
The Good Place
In this TV series, Kristen Bell plays the role of Eleanor Shellstrop who finds out the afterlife is a lot different from what she expected. As soon as she lands in The Good Place, she realizes that she is there by mistake. The architect, Michael at the Good Place, and his know-it-all AI assistant, Janet are unable to discover that Eleanor is just a fraud. But her apparently perfect neighbors Tahani and Jason, and mistaken soul mate Chidi discover her secret soon.
Trainwreck
We should probably start by letting you know that you are in for a fun-filled two hours if you choose to watch Trainwreck in one sitting. Directed by Judd Apatow, this movie is, without a doubt, a wildly funny film that you would not regret watching. A journalist named Schumer spends her life by her father’s saying that monogamy never works. Hence, in her adult life, she makes the most out of her freedom and stays away from any type of commitment. But she gets attracted to a doctor while interviewing him. This is when she starts wondering if there might be something to be said for a stable relationship.
Marriage Story
Marriage Story is, without a doubt, a stressful and sad movie it revolves around a couple whose marriage is falling apart and all the mixed emotions that they experience. The actor wife and his stage director husband live an unhappy marriage life because they have different priorities and goals, hence, they decide to get divorced in this award-winning masterpiece. This movie is perfectly balanced with much-needed humor so it will also make you laugh and even smile. All in all, the movie highlights the struggles and pain couples go through when they get divorced. While watching this movie, you will certainly pray that you never get divorced.
The IT Crowd
Let’s face it- the IT department is usually the pillar of every company or organization that keeps the business running smoothly. But, no one ever takes time to give it the credit it deserves. The IT Crowd is a British sitcom in which the IT technicians Moss and Roy and department head Jen go out of their way to assist employees with computer problems. While doing so, they try to master the art of social contact.
Ending Note
Sometimes it just feels great watching something that is especially designed from start to finish to make you feel relaxed and uplifted at the same time. Entertainment has a way of blessing us with a good time when we need it most. There’s probably a movie or TV show that will help keep your sanity intact during this coronavirus pandemic. By accessing such kind of entertainment, you will certainly forget about the miserable situation for a while.
