It's just like the movies

What do you do when you don't have money to travel? Or there is no time? Or there are too many places calling to you? My solution is the miracle of television. Nothing takes you to another land like a good film, for cheap.

It can be tricky locating "foreign films", but if you live in the US and have a good public library near you then it shouldn't be impossible. Here in Prague, you can buy cheap DVDs at every tabak shop.

I learned how valuable the escape of film is the first few months I lived here in Prague. I wanted a little booster shot of America and went to see the Kate Hudson film "Divorce". However, the film was based in Paris. I remember feeling very dissatisfied (not just from the acting) and realizing that I hadn't wanted to see more Europe, I'd wanted to see "home".

So when you need to just get away, look no further than your couch. And it doesn't hurt to throw in a good bottle of wine and a box of Swiss chocolates too...




My escape recommendations:

To The Czech Republic:
-Román pro ženy
-Účastníci zájezdu
- Grand Hotel
-Samotáři


To Europe:
-A Good Year
-Sabrina (remake)
-Amelie
-Chocolat

To America:
-Music and Lyrics
-Garden State
-Sweet Home Alabama
-Run Away Bride
-Gran Torino



I would love if you'd post your favorite "escape" films too!!