If you are looking for a last-minute inspiration on how to make this Mother’s Day special, you have come to the right place. This year spend some quality time together while enjoying your all-time favorite mother-daughter or mother-son movie. Whether you are in the mood for a comedy, a drama, or a classic, these flicks will entertain your family and remind your mom of how special she is to you. Here are five incredible movies to watch on Mother’s Day and beyond:

Lady Bird

Oscar-nominated, critically-acclaimed Lady Bird is all about the sometimes-difficult relationship between a mother and daughter. Christine, AKA Lady Bird, played by Saoirse Ronan, is a high school senior, who is anxious to leave her life in Sacramento, excited to head off to college where she hopes to find her true self. She and her mom, Marion, played by Laurie Metcalf, seem to constantly disagree as Lady Bird discovers her passions and aspirations in life. If you, yourself, are preparing to leave the nest soon, prepare to how relatable the bittersweet feeling both characters experience will be for you and your mom.

Mamma Mia!

This Mother’s Day re-watch the original Mamma Mia! musical to prepare for the sequel that is coming out this July. Mamma Mia! Is the story of a young woman, Sophie, played by Amanda Seyfried, who is about to be married. She discovers that any one of three men (played by Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Stellan Skarsgård) could be her father, so she invites them all to the wedding without her mom (played by Meryl Streep) knowing. Watching Mamma Mia! guarantees lots of laughter, dancing, and singing to all your favorite ABBA classics!

Terms of Endearment

Terms of Endearment is the 1984 Academy Award winner for Best Picture, which follows the seemingly divergent but intertwining lives of Aurora Greenaway (Shirley MacLaine) and her daughter Emma ( Debra Winger). Aurora and Emma are mother and daughter who march to different drummers. Beginning with Emma's marriage, Aurora shows how difficult and loving she can be. The movie covers several years of their lives during which it seems like the love-hate relationship between Aurora and Emma would last a lifetime — that is, until cancer strikes one of them and ends with heart-wrenching goodbyes.

Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich, played by Julia Roberts, is the ultimate no-nonsense single mother of three. Erin Brockovich is a real-life legal activist and an unemployed single mother, who almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply. Supporting actors include Albert Finney, who plays Erin's grumpy boss, and Aaron Eckhart who is her kind-hearted motorcycle-riding boyfriend. Through her struggles and triumphs, this superwoman of a mother manages to single-handedly expose the corruption of a multi-billion-dollar corporation, with a baby on her hip. She's an inspiration to moms everywhere!

Applause

When the critically acclaimed, tough, and aging actress Thea Barfoed ends her rehab, she confronts a hard choice. During her heavy drinking period, she divorced and lost custody of her two boys. Now she wants them to be a part of her life again. She has to prove to herself and to her ex-husband that she is worth the try. Paprika Steen gives an amazing performance as a successful actress who is trying to put her demons behind her and get back her children. As the movie unfolds and Thea's personality is revealed, we can see the conflicts and problems that led to her losing her children in the first place. Get your tissues ready for this one!

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53 years ago today a star was born in the great Paprika Steen -- famously known for her role in the 2009 hit drama, Applause. Paprika Steen was born in the beautiful city of Frederiksberg, Denmark, just a few miles away from Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Starting at a very young age, Paprika showed interest in acting. And how could she not show such interest, considering that her mother, Avil Sagild, was a famous actress herself? Let’s also not forget about her father, who is a famous musician and conductor to this day. It’s easy to see that, growing up, Paprika’s family had a lot of influence over her decision to become an actress and eventually a director.

Because of her parent’s stardom, many might think that her path to becoming an actress was a walk in the park, but in reality, it was much harder than that. When Paprika turned 24 she was finally accepted to the acting school of her dreams -- the acting school of Odense. We say “finally” because it turns out she had to apply thirteen times before being accepted. Paprika’s family name alone was not enough to get her into the acting school of her dreams, so she had to do what most successful people do, and that is to work hard.  

All of the hard work and constant determination that Paprika has shown in her life has led her to become one of the greatest Danish actresses of all time. Paprika has been able to display her talent in great films such as Festen, Open Hearts, Silent Heart, and our very own Applause. That being said, let's take a brief moment to applaud and wish the great Paprika Steen a very Happy Birthday and a joyful fifty-third!

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