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10 Snowy Movies Perfect For Escaping The Summer Heatwave

Sarah Bauer

1. Frozen

Let's get this one out of the way first. While many may be sick of it, there's no denying that the snow animation is beautifully done. When I first watched the movie in theaters, I felt the chill of Elsa's ice. The atmosphere of this movie is well done, and it's a shame that this aspect of the movie is so overlooked.

2. Frozen Planet

This documentary series by the same people who made "Planet Earth" takes you to the Arctic to follow the journeys of several animals. The stunning cinematography and narration make it easy to transport oneself into the frozen tundra.

3. The Shining

For horror fans or even average film buffs, this one is a classic. The chill of winter isolates a family from the rest of the world, forcing them to take shelter in an empty hotel. Cabin fever is taken to the extreme – possibly with supernatural aid.

4. Ice Age

Not a great movie, but one that was a childhood staple for many people and has plenty of meme-able material. If nothing else, you can laugh at how bad it is. However, to me at least, there are some genuinely nice moments that make it worth the watch if you're really bored or with small children.

5. The Nightmare Before Christmas

Every time is the right time to watch this movie, and it combines both of the cold seasons together: fall and winter. While I tried to avoid Christmas movies while making this list, this movie's chilly atmosphere makes it a perfect watch if you need a reminder that the seasons will be changing.

6. Balto

The inspiring story about a husky-wolf's determination to get lifesaving medicine to an isolated Alaskan town is heartwarming (even if warmth is the last thing you need). And the environment as well as the characters are beautifully animated.

7. Over the Garden Wall

I'm cheating again because most of this series takes place in autumn (though the coming winter is a constant threat) and it's a series, but all 10 episodes combined are about the length of a movie. Also, more people need to know about this charmingly unsettling series. If you're a fan of "Gravity Falls" you'll probably enjoy it.

8. The Chronicles of Narnia

Though winter is the villain here, the snowy setting of Narnia looks like something out of a Victorian postcard and the viewer can't help but feel Lucy's joy at seeing it for the first time. It's shown in an epic scale that is very reminiscent of "Lord of the Rings" (and not just because they're both filmed in New Zealand)

9. The Polar Express

Again, I tried to avoid putting Christmas movies on this list, but I also wanted to include movies that have a great winter atmosphere. "The Polar Express" fits the bill. The motion capture is reminiscent of video game cutscenes, but the surroundings and the soundtrack draw you in anyways. At least, they draw me in.

10. Happy Feet

Not particularly atmospheric, but a fun, lighthearted watch that takes place mostly in the Arctic. I always find myself unintentionally tapping my feet along with this movie.

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10 Snowy Movies Perfect For Escaping The Summer Heatwave

Summer can't seem to let it go. Time to head through the wardrobe to a winter wonderland.

In This Article:

1. Frozen

2. Frozen Planet

3. The Shining

4. Ice Age

5. The Nightmare Before Christmas

6. Balto

7. Over the Garden Wall

8. The Chronicles of Narnia

9. The Polar Express

10. Happy Feet

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Group projects.

Applying for internships.

Being told your major is easy.

You just want to be rich already.

Explaining to people why you're a business major.

Using LinkedIn like it's Facebook.

You grow up too fast.

Trying way too hard to make a good impression on companies at career fairs.

Many of your professors have foreign accents.

You don't want to graduate, but you know that you're more than ready.

10 things that most incoming college freshmen have no idea about.

Your Schedule

The Library

Time Management

Registration

Housing

The Dining Hall

Teachers

Clubs

High School Friends

Finals

It's not all morning coffees and singing along to the radio.

You can't just go to your room to take a nap in the middle of your classes.

Having to spend all your extra cash on gas for your car.

Speaking of money, you probably don't have a meal plan so you're forced to scrounge up some change or mooch off of your friends.

It can be harder to maintain the friendships you make with people from class.

Finding a parking spot.

It can be harder to be involved on campus because between your one, two, or three jobs and school you don't have much free time.

When you try to be super involved on campus, it can kill your sleep schedule.

It's impossible to do homework at home, but staying on campus isn't an option sometimes.

There are surveys and events that you can't participate in because you're a commuter.

Group projects are the bane of your existence.

Traffic.

Your backpack rivals that of a survivalist trekking in the woods.

Driving all the way to campus to find a note on the door of your classroom saying class was cancelled.

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

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12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

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