1. When life feels loud, these movies hand us noise-canceling headphones. The formula of meet-cute, misunderstanding, redemption, kiss, fade to snow, works because it hits all the right psychological notes. Our brains love patterns, and knowing how the movie will end actually makes us feel good. No shocking twists, just temporary misunderstandings solved by grand gestures and cookie-baking montages. Predictability activates the brain's reward centers, allowing us to relax, stop bracing for bad news and let serotonin do its thing. Do you rewatch your favorite holiday rom-com every year?
