Looking for movie recommendations

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I've been watching too many worthwhile but depressing 4-star movies. I'm looking for suggestions for movies that are upbeat or feel-good, but also intelligent. Live action preferred over anime, and a Bechdel pass is definitely a plus. Romance is acceptable but very much optional.

A couple of examples that I've already watched that would fit the criteria are Bull Durham and The Goodbye Girl. Once is marginal, because of its rather melancholic feel, but gets a pass because it has reasonably intelligent characters interacting without romance getting in the way.

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Oh, and have you seen all of the mockumentaries from Rob Reiner et al.? Not just This is Spinal Tap but also a handful of other films (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_Spinal_Tap#See_also)? Note: after watching Best in show, you may never see a Kennel Club competition the same way again.