Escaping the Heat: Summer Films
A list of summer-related movies to enjoy
As I’m not a political historian, writer, or pundit, I’m not going to make an attempt to make sense of Trump’s attack on Iran last night. Suggesting summer movies to watch as an escape from the news feels silly or delusional—a form of sticking one’s head in the sand—but it is also apparent that none of what is going on has anything to do with the actual citizens on the ground (in the US and Iran) and everything to do with egomaniacal, genocidal leaders and the donors pressuring them toward total extermination.
Some previous war-and-fashion pieces:
With that said, a blistering heat wave is hitting much of the United States this week, with one continuing in Europe, so tensions are likely to be even higher than usual. If you need to crawl into a dark, cool space for a few hours, any of the twenty-two films below are a good option for momentary escape; not all are light-hearted, but all capture some of the essence of summer. Just remember to turn off your phone—we all deserve a short break from the constant darkness of the news, a little reset.
Those on the list with asterisks are my additions; the rest came from you, with some extras gathered via my Instagram stories. Happy Solstice!
P.S. Has anyone seen the new adaptation of Bonjour Tristesse? Tell me your thoughts! It looks like it truly captures summer, like the book and the original, but is it good?
Summer Movie Picks:
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951)
Three Coins in the Fountain (1954)
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