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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Motherhood is something unimaginably difficult to those who’ve never experienced it. From physically tending to a growing child, to influencing who that child grows up to be, motherhood is full of struggles that show why we should appreciate mothers on this special day. Though nothing can be done to perfection, mothers always make that effort for their children, or as the saying goes “mother knows best.” Every  situation brings something different, and in those times moms have to make difficult decisions as to what’s best for their child.

In today’s society, mother’s have every right to seek fulfilling careers and, at times, that’s combined with the desire to give their child financial comforts while foregoing spending a lot of time with them. In the film The Nightingale (distributed by World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation) Quan Ying is burdened by her desire to give her child a comfortable life, and to achieve that, she and her husband work tireless hours. However, when Quan Ying is faced with not having anyone to take care of her daughter Renxing, she makes the difficult decision to have her daughter join her grandfather on a trip to his hometown. This resolve was difficult since it was done without telling her husband, who would have vetoed her decision. Ultimately, the journey turns out for the best, as Renxing gains a more mature worldview on this journey, though it was a difficult one.

Sometimes life takes unexpected turns, and health makes the struggle of motherhood a lot more difficult. In the the film The Lovely Patient, Katherine is faced with putting the burden of relying on her son for support after she suffers a stroke. Despite the situation, their relationship is made stronger in the struggle.

In Ways to Live Forever, young Sam McQueen has leukemia, and his mother, Amanda, along with other adults, do the best they can so that he can have as normal a life as possible. Though she is unable to heal her child’s ailment, she does the best she can so that he can have a happy and normal life.

Lastly, these are just some film examples of how difficult it is to be a mother. The world is full of stories of different circumstances making motherhood have it’s happy moments and it's sad ones. Today is Mother’s Day, and we all should take the time to make it a special one for our own mothers so that they know how much we appreciate all they do to try and give us the best.

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Happy Mother's Day. Here’s to all the Mothers who deserve an incredible amount of recognition and praise for their hard work in supporting, providing, and loving their family members. Mother’s Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate their living existence, especially for daughters who look up to them. They shape who we are as a person. In honor of this Mother’s Day, here are a great list of activities that mothers and daughters can bond over with.

1. Being Pampered. Take your Mother out for a spa day. She deserves it. Here’s a spa located in Ojai that will truly make it magical. It’s called Ojai Valley Inn & Spa; rating is 5 stars and service is wonderful. The resort features an award-winning on-site spa and golf course.

2. Watching A Movie.  This is great bonding moment for moms and daughters. A movie can make you laugh, smile, or cry. A great movie to watch is The Blind Side. What better way to see Sandra Bullock, America’s sweetheart, as a loving mother who fosters a boy that becomes a pro football player. Another great film to watch this Mother’s Day is Amy. Amy stars Rachel Griffiths as Amy’s mother, Tanya, and Alana De Roma as Amy. It tells the tale of a girl who is having trouble communicating after her father’s death and the only way to communicate is through singing. Her mother believes if people listen to Amy closely, beautiful things will happen.

3. Having Brunch. The perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day is by taking your Mother out to brunch. People enjoy themselves more when they’re surrounded by great food and company. One great brunch place is The Cottage in La Jolla, California. Located on the corner of Fay Ave in the downtown area of La Jolla. Their French toast is delicious with generous amount of powder sugar, strawberries and syrup.

4. Painting. Wine and Canvas is a studio where you can enjoy a variety of wine selections while painting, Wine and Canvas offers new paintings every day for customers to choose from and paint. There is an instructor who will guide the class. By the end of the night, both moms and daughters will have gotten in touch with their artistic side.

5. Personalized Mugs. Creating a personalized mug may be the best thing to give to your Mother. She will cherish it and enjoy drinking her favorite tea and coffee from it. Here’s a great mug from Amazon if you’re having trouble with the personalization aspect.

Take this opportunity to show Mother’s out there they are loved. Everyday should be a special day for mothers and they should always be recognized for their hard work and the many sacrifices they make.

In addition, Amy is available on DVD and Vimeo and distributed by World Wide Motion Pictures. Be sure to check all the activities and mark it off your check list.

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