Entertainment • 2026-05-04 05:00

Why ‘Donnie Darko’ remains a feel‑good comfort film for the writer

In a Guardian column, the author explains how the 2001 cult classic provides a warm, nostalgic escape despite its dark themes, linking its early‑2000s resurgence to personal memories. The piece is part of a series on comfort movies, highlighting the film’s enduring emotional resonance.

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