Videos
Here are some films — and a few quotes from them
about work, money and happiness — suggested by faculty,
staff and students. Feature film and documentary links
are to the Bentley Library Catalog.
News and Entertainment Streams
Eureka: Happiness Gene Found
60 Minutes Segment, Aired March 6, 2008
Many factors contribute to a person's happy disposition.
Maggie Rodriguez reports that genes may be one
of them.
The Keys to Happiness
60 Minutes Segment, Aired February 17, 2008
“Nothing's Rotten in Denmark” Morley Safer reports that
Denmark is the happiest country in the world according to
a scientific study by Leicester University in England.
Link to partial transcript.
Documentaries
Aristotle’s Ethics: Book I: The Theory of Happiness
Ethics of Consumption
How To Be Happy! Positive Psychology in Action On Order
Mystery of Happiness: Who Has It? How To Get It.
Feature Films
The Apartment
C.C. Baxter, the insurance statistician: Just following
doctor's orders. I've decided to become a "mensch."
You know what that means? A human being.
Boiler Room
Jim Young, the stockbroker: They say money can't buy
happiness? Look at the f****** smile on my face.
Ear to ear, baby.
The Castle
Darryl Kerrigan: This is going straight to the pool room.
Cinema Paradiso
Alfredo, the projectionist: Now that I'm blind, I see much better.
Citizen Kane
Reporter:[at the beginning of news reel on Charles Foster
Kane's death] In Xanadu did Kubla Khan a stately pleasure-
dome decree.
Susan: Forty-nine thousand acres of nothing but scenery
and statues. I'm lonesome.
Friends With Money
The Maid/New Girlfriend: Remember when you bargained down my price? Why would you do that-- you know -- when you have a lot of money?
Employer/New Boyfriend: I'm sorry ... uh...I guess I have some issues.
Glenngarry Glen Ross
Blake, the salesperson: Your name is "you're wanting", and
you can't play the man's game, you can't close them ....
Cause only one thing counts in this world: get them to sign
on the line which is dotted.
It’s a Wonderful Life
Clarence, the angel: Remember, George: no man is a failure
who has friends.
Harry Bailey: A toast to my big brother George: The richest
man in town.
Modern Times
President of the Electro Steel Corp.: [from the Telescreen in
the restroom to the factory worker] Hey you! Get back to work!
Mr. Holland’s Opus
Gertrude: I think he's achieved a success far beyond riches
and fame. .... There is not a life in this room that you have
not touched, and each of us is a better person because of you.
We are your symphony Mr. Holland.
Pursuit of Happyness
Chris: This part of my life ... this little part... is called happiness.
Scrooge - A Christmas Carol
Ebnenzer: But it was only that you were an honest
man of business!
Marley, the ghost: BUSINESS? Mankind was my business!
Their common welfare was my business!
Shall We Dance?
Shohei, the accountant: At my age, it's embarrassing
to say so, but every day I feel so alive.
