@curtise While it has romance and comedy in it, there are so many other elements that I can’t say it is a romcom. Of course, I don’t know a woman who doesn’t enjoy it, so I clearly can’t say it isn’t a romcom. On the other, I’ve only met one man who didn’t like it (I suspect he either lied or is secretly a bunch of eels in disguise), so I clearly can’t say it is a romcom.
@DaFrogMan Stranger than Fiction is one of my favorites. I saw it in theaters just a few days after I registered to go to Space Camp (the week long adult program). So the “You’re never too old for Space Camp” line made me cheer a little.
A Boy and his Dog.
Featuring young Don Johnson.
I tried to show that (on VHS, of course, state-of-the-art at the time) to someone I was hoping would become my girlfriend. Maybe not the best movie pick for that…
@chienfou@pmarin Actually, I saw it in the theater when it came out with my BF at the time, so no. I just remember it being pretty misogynistic. I’m a big sci fi fan, so I was looking forward to it. Grrr.
@chienfou Very cool. He is often overlooked, but one of my favorite actors. I love him on the Wild Wild West and Dave. I hoped there would be a sequel to WWW, but alas, it was not meant to be.
@chienfou@mc2d2000 There’s a reason there wasn’t a WWW sequel. You’ll have to watch An Evening with Kevin Smith for the story behind why that is.
/giphy an evening with kevin smith
@chienfou@mc2d2000 It’s been a while since I watched it. I think he weaves the story through the performance. I don’t want to spoil the reveal. It’s a compendium of performances at colleges where he takes questions from the audience, tells movie-making anecdotes and behind the scenes stories about making his films. Jason Mews joins him and talks about his personal life and relationship with Kevin in and outside of the films.
If you like KS and his sense of humor, it’s funny stuff. In a Fast Times at Ridgemont High, don’t take life so seriously way. I’ll see if I can find the parts on WWW and post time codes.
There’s a sequel, Another Evening with Kevin Smith, and a third one, A Threevening with Kevin Smith.
Playing By Heart. It has Gillian Anderson, Sean Connery, Angelina Jolie, Ellen Burstyn, Jon Stewart, Dennis Quaid, and Ryan Phillipe. And best of all Blanche, the one eyed cat, but it’s her good eye so don’t worry about ol Blanche!
I Love You Man. It’s a Bro-m Com, but it’s better than Nicholas Sparks could ever (Insert gif of movie here; I’m a newb and don’t know how to add an actual one)
Forget Paris. It’s old (okay, I’m old) but it’s a fun one. I like how it’s told primarily in flashbacks of a group of friends at a dinner party telling “Micky and Ellen stories”, right up until the end.
The Princess Bride!
@curtise While it has romance and comedy in it, there are so many other elements that I can’t say it is a romcom. Of course, I don’t know a woman who doesn’t enjoy it, so I clearly can’t say it isn’t a romcom. On the other, I’ve only met one man who didn’t like it (I suspect he either lied or is secretly a bunch of eels in disguise), so I clearly can’t say it is a romcom.
@curtise My name is Rueki, you have chosen a good movie, prepare to be upvoted.
Stranger than Fiction
Silver Linings Playbook
@DaFrogMan Stranger than Fiction is great!!
@DaFrogMan Stranger than Fiction is one of my favorites. I saw it in theaters just a few days after I registered to go to Space Camp (the week long adult program). So the “You’re never too old for Space Camp” line made me cheer a little.
@gt0163c @yakkoTDI I know, right?
I love the existential undertone throughout.
Either “Joe vs The Volcano” or “Overboard”.
I like Joe for the soundtrack but I think Overboard has a better Rom story.
@Rueki What was Joe vs. The Volcano about again? I forget, due to a brain cloud.
@PocketBrain @Rueki
Both versions of Overboard were pretty cute.
@chienfou Yeah but I prefer the original. Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn were cast perfectly for their parts.
@Rueki
I loved that the person with money and power in the original was the female (GH). I loved her from the R&M Laugh-in days.
@PocketBrain @Rueki Seriously…don’t be such a flibberty-gibbit!
Warm Bodies.
It’s a zom-rom-com.
Sweet home Alabama
50 First Dates is also pretty good/bittersweet.
@chienfou That’s my go-to rom-com
@LaserEyes
Something About Mary
Best Romanian Communist? None of the above
A Boy and his Dog.
Featuring young Don Johnson.
I tried to show that (on VHS, of course, state-of-the-art at the time) to someone I was hoping would become my girlfriend. Maybe not the best movie pick for that…
@pmarin Yes, I don’t remember the movie much, but I do remember thinking much less of the boyfriend who took me to see it.
@Fuzzalini @pmarin
so… you two dated?
OTOH the author of the novella the movie is based on (Harlan Ellison) is an incredible sci-fi writer.
@chienfou @pmarin Actually, I saw it in the theater when it came out with my BF at the time, so no. I just remember it being pretty misogynistic. I’m a big sci fi fan, so I was looking forward to it. Grrr.
@Fuzzalini @pmarin
Well… your stories meshed so well I thought … who knows??
You’re all missing it: Romancing the Stone
Harold and Maude!
/image The Proposal
You’ve Got Mail!
Chick flicks suck ~ A Chick
The Philadelphia Story
It’s an oldie, but a great one.
French Kiss or You’ve Got Mail!
@mc2d2000
YES!! French Kiss FTW!!
“You people make my ass tweetch…”
@chienfou i forgot about that! So awesome!
PANS! GLANDS! CRAYONS! AWESOME!
@mc2d2000
My heritage is French, and Kevin is the epitome of the smug Frenchman. He nailed that role for sure!!
Not bad for a guy from STL.
@mc2d2000
@chienfou Now i have to go watch the movie! Fortunately i have it on DHS, DVD, & blueray!
@mc2d2000
My kinda fan! This is SWMBOs fav movie!!
Turns out that KK went to school one district away from me in North STL.
@chienfou Very cool. He is often overlooked, but one of my favorite actors. I love him on the Wild Wild West and Dave. I hoped there would be a sequel to WWW, but alas, it was not meant to be.
@chienfou @mc2d2000 There’s a reason there wasn’t a WWW sequel. You’ll have to watch An Evening with Kevin Smith for the story behind why that is.
/giphy an evening with kevin smith
@chienfou @mike808 i just googled that…it’s FOUR hours long! Couldn’t you just tell me? There’s no test coming! #cliffnotes
@chienfou @mc2d2000 It’s been a while since I watched it. I think he weaves the story through the performance. I don’t want to spoil the reveal. It’s a compendium of performances at colleges where he takes questions from the audience, tells movie-making anecdotes and behind the scenes stories about making his films. Jason Mews joins him and talks about his personal life and relationship with Kevin in and outside of the films.
If you like KS and his sense of humor, it’s funny stuff. In a Fast Times at Ridgemont High, don’t take life so seriously way. I’ll see if I can find the parts on WWW and post time codes.
There’s a sequel, Another Evening with Kevin Smith, and a third one, A Threevening with Kevin Smith.
Repo Man. About 45 seconds into this clip.
Something about Mary
The Cutting Edge or Sleepless in Seattle
A League of Their Own…
Of the ones listed Clueless and 10 Things I hate About You are a tie for me.
Better Off Dead and Say Anything are great as well.
They Came Together
@crafountain
a Rule 34 production…
Playing By Heart. It has Gillian Anderson, Sean Connery, Angelina Jolie, Ellen Burstyn, Jon Stewart, Dennis Quaid, and Ryan Phillipe. And best of all Blanche, the one eyed cat, but it’s her good eye so don’t worry about ol Blanche!
I Love You Man. It’s a Bro-m Com, but it’s better than Nicholas Sparks could ever (Insert gif of movie here; I’m a newb and don’t know how to add an actual one)
@pandaisarose
here ya go…
Forget Paris. It’s old (okay, I’m old) but it’s a fun one. I like how it’s told primarily in flashbacks of a group of friends at a dinner party telling “Micky and Ellen stories”, right up until the end.
@gt0163c If you really want an oldie…“It Happened One Night”
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!THE JOAN Wilder?]1
What’s Up, Doc?
Leap Year
Love Actually… not ‘actually’ just for Christmastime