TheySentYou

something with stunning cinematography, timelessness, comforting atmosphere, strong use of landscape... involving American lower/middle class.. something along the lines of:

-Paris, Texas
-Don't Come Knocking
-Shotgun Stories
-George Washington
-Days of Heaven
-The Last Picture Show
-Straight Story
-The Reflecting Skin
-Dandelion
-Badlands
-Frozen River

E.D.

I'm pretty sure you've already seen it based on the films you listed, but the first thing that came to mind was "Undertow" by David Gordon Green.

TheySentYou

wow, coincidentally enough, i'm actually waiting on that film in the mail. just ordered it. i'm very excited to see it based on what i've seen from David Gordon Green so far.

Yakuza Bengoshi

Affliction
Old Joy
Steel City

TheySentYou

ohhh yes. Old Joy - i watched Wendy and Lucy a few weeks ago and was mildly impressed. i do need to check this out. thanks

Josh Z

I don't know that I would really call it "comforting", but the first thing that came to mind for me was 'Stroszek' by Werner Herzog.

TheySentYou

i've been meaning to check out more Herzog - i'll add it to my list for sure. thanks!

BelmontATO

Giant

Matthew Ackerly

Not very comforting but "The Sweet Hereafter" would fit the bill.

chess1972

When I get homesick for small town life (upstate NY), I pull out Nobody's Fool and watch it again.

Gil V

Astronaut Farmer.

One of the best use of landscape photography that I can remember. Watch it on the biggest screen you can find.

Gil

Cellar Door

Tender Mercies