what i've been watching lately (sick edition)

It is cold and flu season. I thought it was something that I would be able to avoid this year, but unfortunately, it found me. Unfortunately, I have been under the weather more recently, with my days largely spent in bed coughing and holding a box of Kleenex close. That is the down side. On a more positive note, this has allowed me to spend far too much time watching television shows and movies. Here are some of the things that I have been watching lately while doing my best to recover.

I have said it before and I will say it again: thank goodness for entertainment. There is no better way to rest and recover than to stay in bed with a good movie or show. These are the highlights from an otherwise unpleasant experience. 

• London Fields. I watched the movie London Fields recently as part of my ongoing effort to watch everything that Amber Heard has been in. This movie was fantastic and a DVD copy of the movie was quickly ordered. It has a film noir style and an interesting premise, where Nicola Six knows that she will be killed by one of three men, so she does her best to determine who it will be. Though there was an unfortunate uncredited role by a court certified wife beater that I had to skip over, the rest of the film was interesting and well done. I loved the costumes, the characters of Nicola Six and Samson Young, and the idea of knowing the ending without knowing the details. 
• Mad Men. There are so many shows on my watch list and it is hard to make the time for them all. One that has been on my list for ages is Mad Men. Since there have been so many hours spent in bed trying to rest and recover from this sickness, it seemed like a good fit. The first couple of seasons were done before I knew it. Mad Men is an excellent show to binge watch. The characters are complex and often unlikeable, but are representative of the societal norms of that time. I love the costumes and sets so much - and find myself rooting for these deeply flawed characters to grow and change in positive ways. The only thing to do is keep watching to find out what happens.
• Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist. I have talked about how much I love this show previously, but it was time for even more Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist while stuck in bed. I binge watched season two and then the holiday movie. It really is such a special show and I hate that it did not have a long run on television. (Isn't that always the way? More unique offerings tend to be overlooked.) The "heart songs" in the show add all of these different emotional layers to the characters - and the musical numbers are incredible. Make sure to add this show to your watch list.
• Little House on the Prairie. Sometimes, when you aren't feeling well, it is the comfortable classics that become essential. There are a lot of shows from my youth that make me feel safe and nostalgic. Little House on the Prairie is definitely one of those shows. I was gifted the complete series for Christmas and have been working my way through from the first season. There is something about the costumes, the characters, and the scenery that makes this show feel cozy, even though many of the scenarios portrayed were stressful and uncertain. 
• Beyond the Gates. It just wouldn't be a "what I've been watching lately" post without mentioning my soap opera, Beyond the Gates. (Check out some BTG inspired makeup looks here.) This show started a little over a year ago and it has been a highlight ever since. I love the characters, the clothes, the makeup, the sets, the stories...all of it. Though it started off strong, the show gets better and better with every episode. Unlike some soap operas that I have seen in the past, this show feels dramatic, but is still rooted in reality. It is interesting, grounded, and has a core focus on family connections. Beyond the Gates airs weekdays on CBS, but is also available to stream.

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What have you been watching lately? Be sure to share your recommendations in the comment section below!