The most vivid memory I have from my childhood is watching television. Specifically, watching Disney Channel Original Movies on Monday nights at 8/7c.
This nostalgia is exactly why DCOMs are the best movies to watch when trying to de-stress and generally avoid doing what you should be doing.
1. Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
"Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior" tells the story of a popular girl in high school who turns out to be next in line to save the world from an evil spirit by learning martial arts from a Buddhist monk and teachers who are possessed by the Five Animals of Chinese martial arts. Yes, the entire plot relies on stereotypes, but at least the lead roles actually belong to people of Asian descent (I’m talking to you, Matt Damon). If you’re in the mood to watch a movie about a kick-ass female lead, watch "Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior."
2. Read It and Weep
"Read It and Weep" is about a girl who ends up having her journal published as a novel because she attached the wrong document in an email, which is incredibly relatable. The novel becomes really popular and Jamie, the main character, becomes famous (and really stuck up). This movie stars Kay and Danielle Panabaker, and while Kay is great, Danielle is amazing. Not only did she star in this movie, but she also stars in "Stuck in the Suburbs" (which is on this list) and "Sky High" (which is not on this list because it isn’t a DCOM, but it’s amazing and you should watch it).
