Recommended for you

9 Tips To Turn Your Hookup Into Your Boyfriend, No Strings Attached

Start writing a post

Swoon

7 Things You Should 'Watch' While You're Netflix & Chilling And Need Something To Turn On

Just put one of these on and GO!

Grace Gilbert

Sep 11, 2019

The University of Alabama

7 Things You Should 'Watch' While You're Netflix & Chilling And Need Something To Turn On

Paramount Pictures

In 2019 it's no secret that "Netflix and chill" is the modern-day equivalent of going to the drive-in. Although you and your date might have no intention of actually watching what is on the TV, it can be a challenge to pick a movie to have in the background — at the very least.

A friend recently asked for my input on what movie to watch with a guy she's seeing and since I haven't had a boy-movie-invite in a while, naturally I turned to Google. I was disappointed. When I searched "movies to watch with a boy" it only returned results for "movies to watch with your boyfriend." Google, stop trying to define the relationship. It's just a movie night! What's the next search result, "movies to watch with my husband, three kids, golden retriever, and white picket fence"? Slow your roll.

Since there seems to be a lack of good recommendations of movies to watch with a boy who you're not yet officially dating but are on a date with, here's the list for you... (especially because one of my search results suggested "Despicable Me 2," which would be a horrible idea. I had to save you guys from that embarrassment).

1. Anything from the "Fast and Furious" franchise

This is good because there is just enough action to inspire you to take action. If Vin Diesel can drive his car off a bridge and stick the landing then why shouldn't you lean in for the kiss?

2. A comedy special

There are so many great specials on Netflix. I love Kevin Hart, Chris D'elia, Iliza Schlesinger, and Jim Gaffigan. This is a good idea if you're a little nervous because these people are sure to keep you laughing.

3. “Mean Girls," “Clueless,” or another chick flick

These can be fun if he has never seen them and kind of wants to watch, then it gives him an excuse!

4. "Identity Theft"

This movie is hysterical and who doesn't love Melissa Mcarthy?!

5. "The Hangover"

Scared you're awkward? At least you're not waking up on the roof of a hotel in Las Vegas. Watching this movie will make you feel better about the situation at hand and like you're excelling at life.

6. "Friends"

Who doesn't love "Friends"? This is also a good way to test if he is crazy because if you don't like "Friends," you're getting sent home. This is also a good one if you don't expect to actually watch much because you've probably already seen the show!

7. Anything but your go-to favorites, especially not "The Notebook"

If things go south with this person, then you won't be able to watch it anymore because it'll make you think of the one time you watched it with Josh. Also, avoid anything too romantic. It will put pressure on your potential relationship and that's not ideal.

Follow Swoon on Instagram.

dating

Report this Content

Entertainment

25 Beatles Lyrics: Your Go-To Guide for Every Situation

The Best Lines from the Fab Four

SUNY Binghamton

45387

Wikipedia Commons

For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

Keep Reading...Show less

best beatles lyrics

Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Smith College

109482

college students waiting in a long line in the hallway

StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less

waitlisted

Recommended for you

7 Things You Should 'Watch' While You're Netflix & Chilling And Need Something To Turn On

Just put one of these on and GO!

1. Anything from the "Fast and Furious" franchise

2. A comedy special

3. “Mean Girls," “Clueless,” or another chick flick

4. "Identity Theft"

5. "The Hangover"

6. "Friends"

7. Anything but your go-to favorites, especially not "The Notebook"

Subscribe to our Newsletter

The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

Trending Topics

Top Creators

Trending Stories

Best of Swoon

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments

Subscribe to our
Newsletter