Watch. Rewatch. Repeat
The Stories We Never Really Let Go Of
The Stories Where We Feel At Home
There’s a scene from the 2001 romcom, Two Can Play That Game, that still gives nostalgic goosebumps.
Not just because of the story, but because of the feeling attached to it.
The soundtrack
The ensemble cast
The hilarious bloopers
The film became more than a movie in many households. Long before streaming and endless scrolling, it lived through syndicated reruns, DVD collections, and worn VHS tapes replayed over and over again.
We have always returned to the stories that felt familiar
This month’s issue is a hug to the stories that stay with us.
-Bee ❤️
WATCH: The Worlds We Keep Returning To
The Pull of The Iron Throne
Some fictional worlds are so immersive, we have to return back to the story.
The job of the art department is to create worlds and environments that the audience believes in”— Deborah Riley production designer, Game of Thrones
The House That Felt Real
Some stories you return to because they feel like home.
I love how detail oriented everything was, especially the correct address on the mail you see around the house.— Leanette Fernandez, My Visit To The Set of ABC’s The Middle
READ: For a deep dive into our cherished stories
The Ted Lasso Moments Fans Keep Returning To
In a recent Reddit discussion, viewers were asked about their favorite moments from Ted Lasso, and within hours the post became one of the community’s most active conversations.
What stood out most was how vividly people remembered specific scenes and the emotional meaning attached to them. This is rewatch value gold.
LISTEN: Stay inside the feeling of the story a little longer
Soundtracks That Transport Us Back
Music has a way of pulling us back into memorable scenes.
In the final moments of Two Can Play That Game, Shanté, played by Vivica A. Fox, finally lets her emotional guard down. As the R&B classic song “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” plays, her vulnerability is on full display.
Recently, I replayed the song while cooking in my kitchen and was immediately transported back to watching that movie.
Sometimes we don’t just remember the story but we remember the version of us when we first experienced it.
Some soundtracks become inseparable from the stories they belong to.
Entertainment News for Story Lovers
The Scooby Doo live action film is now filming in Atlanta, Ga.
Space Jam is turning 30 with an online auction featuring original animation art, prints, and collectibles.
A Fast & Furious series is in development at Peacock.
Shop: Take Your Favorite Stories Home!
SO EXCITED to share the new collection of nostalgic finds for those of us who still love physical stories.
Each piece in the Etsy store is thoughtfully curated with the spirit of The Cottage Cue: stories, nostalgia, and the comfort of returning to our favorite stories.
“You can't let fear rule your life, or you'll never really live”—Khadijah James, Living Single
