Nostalgic movies are suddenly the most comforting thing you can watch during COVID-19. It's not an understatement to say the quarantine has been a drain on everyone's mental health. But without escapes like going to the movies and being with friends, things can get exhausting. That's why, with no real new movies coming out, people have been turning back the clock. In fact, movies from the 90s are cleaning up right now. And there's a medical reason for it. The New York Times recently investigated the whole thing. Dr. Wing Yee Cheung is an associate professor in psychology at the University of Winchester in England. "Research shows that conjuring nostalgia by watching old movies or taking up old hobbies is an effective way to cope with stress and anxiety," Cheung told the New York Times. It can lift people into better moods, boost confidence and inspire a sense of optimism" That's good news, because I have been streaming content non-stop since this whole thing started. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 20 November, 2020