I’m thinking this might be a really good way to spend New Year's Eve. I can almost see myself in warm clothes, on the couch, eating Chinese and watching Ryan Seacrest (remember when it was Dick Clark?!). Here are the best movies, drinks and food for ringing the New Year in the comfort of your own home. Cheers to that! Note: Please watch one of these movies (or all of them) before the ball drops. You have to watch the ball drop. I mean you don’t have to, but the ball dropping is tradition. Come on.

1. New Year's Eve

It doesn’t get better than watching an all-star cast running around trying to get prepared for New Year's Eve. You’ll never expect who is connected to whom, or maybe you will, but it’s still adorable and sweet.

Best paired with: red wine and pasta (the options are endless). Delivery places might be slammed on New Year's Eve, so plan ahead by buying the best frozen options or call in advance to your favorite Italian joint for a hassle-free experience.

2. When Harry Met Sally

''It's not because I'm lonely, and it's not because it's New Year's Eve,'' Harry says to Sally, except that I feel it is sort of because of New Year’s Eve. It doesn’t get more romantic than rushing to a party to declare your love. It’s Harry and Sally. Best couple ever. Best movie ever.

Best paired with: your favorite white wine and an order from your favorite New York style deli. For extra fun: Order everything on the side like Meg Ryan did with that sandwich.

3. Bridget Jone's Diary

Renee Zellweger just gets all us single girls that are boozing it up on our couch for New Year's Eve. There’s some Colin Firth, fresh starts and starting over. Perfect for the New Year.

Best paired with: any kind of drink (seriously, I mean any kind as long as it has alcohol) and Macaroni and Cheese. Plus chocolate, lots of chocolate.

4. Trading Places

This movie stars Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis. It’s hilarious. They board a party train bound for New York. You can pretend you’re them.

Best paired with: Your favorite beer and pizza. A "cheese only" option is ok, but we recommend switching it up; like the movie, get creative with a melange of toppings.

5. Sex and the City

It’s the perfect movie to watch with your best friend mainly because Carrie takes the subway (crazy) to Miranda’s after the disaster of her and Big. Yes, tons of parties or going on that night, but sometimes it's best to spend NYE with your best friend.

Best paired with: Lemon Pie Martini or a Christmas Cosmo and Chinese food.

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