The best movies leave us feeling something — joy, heartbreak, fear, nostalgia — that stays with us for a little while, letting us walk around in the world of the movie for just a bit longer. Should you, during these cozily dark days of winter, be in need of a movie to inspire a specific emotion, behold: Here are 30 great ones, most from recent years, that took me on beautiful journeys. Here's hoping they inspire ... well, whatever you happen to be in the mood for.
Movies that make you feel joyful
"In the Heights" (2021): Musicals are the most joyous of genres, and Lin-Manuel Miranda's tale of love and dreams in a primarily Latino neighborhood of Manhattan dazzles with movement and charm. (HBO Max)
