Depends on the mood/occasion.
But I do do a lot of repeat-movie nights with myself to serve a particular purpose.
(Cathartism) 1a : purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art. b : a purification or purgation that brings about spiritual renewal or release from tension. 2 : elimination of a complex by bringing it to consciousness and affording it expression. 3 : purgation.
+ When I broke up with my ex, I had to rewatch Chandni (1989), Anjaam (1994), Lajja (2001), Ek Hasina Thi (2004).
+ When I fell out with my family, I revisited Beta (1992), Fiza (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
+ Sometimes (often) I'm in a particular kind of mood... where I feel the need to watch an inspirational and brilliant and entertaining performance (usually female) that's Kick-Ass, and I know will pick me up, I'll switch between whichever of these devi's I haven't seen in a while:
Rekha as Aarti/Jyoti in Khoon Bhari Malang (1988), Sridevi as Anju/Manju in ChaalBaaz (1989), Madhuri as Ganga in Khalnayak (1993), Juhi as Reema in Aaina (1993), Urmila as Mili in Rangeela (1995), Aishwarya as Mansi in Taal (1999), Madhuri as Anjali in Pukar (2000), Karisma in and as Fiza (2000), Madhuri as Janaki in Lajja (2001), Rani as Babli in Bunty Aur Babli (2005), Kajol as Zooni in Fanaa (2006), Kareena as Geet in Jab We Met (2007), Mahi Gill as Paro in Dev.D (2009), Rani as Meera in No One Killed Jessica (2011), Sridevi as Shashi in English Vinglish (2012), Parineeti as Zoya in Ishaqzaade (2012), Kareena as in Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013), Alia as Veera in Highway (2014), Priyanka as Ayesha in Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), Deepika as Tara in Tamasha (2015), Tabu as Simi in Andhadhun (2018), Taapsee as Amrita in Thappad (2020).
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