Top 3: Movies to watch on a cold day

Snuggle up and stay warm with these flicks

This article was originally published Nov. 8, 2007.

It’s raining, it’s pouring, and it’s cloudy and cold. So while you’re forced indoors, grab a pillow and blanket, start a fire and do what else? Watch a movie.

Here are three flicks that are sure to warm up both the body and soul.

Our first selection is the latest Disney/Pixar venture “Ratatouille.” This fun family movie will spark memories of childhood. From the animation to the storyline, everything is a reflection of the classics we’ve grown up with. The only drawback is that it is not a musical. I’m hoping Disney will come around eventually.

“Ratatouille” is the story of a rat that loves to cook but can’t because most rats only condone eating trash. There’s also an awkward teenage dishwasher named Linguini who longs to cook but has no talent. Once these two quirky characters team up, they embark on an adventure full of twists and turns as well as five-star quality food and wine.

Smiles are guaranteed.

The next choice comes with a disclaimer: May require Kleenex, and a cuddle buddy. “The Notebook” satisfies those in need of a poignant love story that will test the manliness of even the toughest cookies.

Starring the captivating Rachel McAdams and the equally dreamy Ryan Gosling, this is an epic tale about falling in love and then rediscovering it. Grab onto that special someone or charming hopeful, and prepare yourself for a rollercoaster of emotion.

Finally, we have “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” enhanced by the generally hilarious Jim Carrey alongside the generally sophisticated Kate Winslet. In this provocative drama, however, they shed their natural traits and successfully transform into something new.

Carrey plays an insecure introvert who undergoes a procedure to wipe out the memory of his former eccentric girlfriend portrayed by Winslet, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role. Midway through the experimental mind-wipe, Carrey’s character realizes he no longer wants to lose his memories and must find a way to reverse the process while stuck in his subconscious.

Put on your thinking caps for this Academy-Award winning screenplay.

Beyond winterizing your car and switching to flannel sheets, you now have the necessary tools to combat any less-than-satisfactory weather.

Contact Campus Press Staff Writer Devon Taylor at taylordj@colorado.edu.