Stranger Things whisks one to a time when the world was lit by the flicker of a VHS tape, friendships were sealed with whispers flashlight-lit beams, and magic still lurked beneath the ordinary. It stirs up a feeling of nostalgia in the viewers, making them long for the days when the world was still vast and mysterious. The show laces itself with echoes of Hollywood’s golden past—glimpses of Back to the Future, making it even more memorable. And indeed the show has created a few of the greatest comfort characters of all time, one of them being Winona Ryder and David Harbour.

The beloved as 'Jopper', are not just fan favorites, but are fans themselves. Just like fanatics, they have their own cult classic that feels like home, proving that even those who bring nostalgia are shaped by it too.

When asked about her comfort movies in Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused, Winona Ryder mentioned The Big Chill along with other great movies, and David Harbour's approving nod said it all. Looks like even they can not resist a film that is equal parts humor, heartache, and a killer soundtrack.

  The 42-year-old film follows the story of how a funeral, a gathering of once-radical dreamers now softened by time, loss, and an excellent record collection. It is charming, biting, and just sentimental enough to make you wonder where your ideals went. Wrapped in sharp dialogue, humor, and melancholy, The Big Chill has all the ingredients for a perfect comfort movie.   

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It can be that both Winona Ryder and David Harbour see pieces of themselves in The Big Chill, a film about friendships, memories, and the quiet ache of looking back at who you once were.

The Big Chill is all about complex relationships, and friendships that have endured time, loss, and unspoken tensions. Winona Ryder’s past with Johnny Depp and David Harbour’s looming split both reflect the film’s themes of heartache and growth. Watching it might stir in them a familiar feeling, how people change yet remain tethered to their past, much like their on-screen (and off-screen) chemistry as 'Jopper'.

Their bond, marked by warmth, admiration, and a touch of unpredictability, mirrors the movie’s mix of nostalgia, humor, and emotional depth. So it would n’t be surprising if the film resonates with them on a personal level, reminding them of the beauty, and messiness, of long-lasting connections.

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