the next movie in your netflix queue should be breaking away. shot entirely in indiana, it won an academy award for best screen play in 1979. the film features the classic showdown between the townie “cutters” and the big man on campus frat boys.

among the cutters is dave stoller, a teenager obsessed with all things italian, especially cinzano cycling. his passion comes tumbling down when the revered italian cyclists cheat him out of a win during a race. he redeems himself in the little 500, despite an injury and little help from his teammates. although the ending is predictable, you can’t help but smile. also of note – a young dennis quaid and paul dooley as dave’s father (or poppa as he is called).

a feel good movie, with a great message…update your queue.