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Buffista Movies 7: Brides for 7 Samurai
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That was fun.
Most excellent.
I think buffistas will appreciate this Dork Tower.
Heh.
Ahahahahaha! It's funny 'cause it's true. Oh, wait...
Stop watching romantic comedies! -- according to this article at the Atlantic. [link]
They have a point there. Especially about Titanic.
Uh, it's a little alarming how many movies I recognize from the descriptions in that article. I love the romantic comedy genre (when done well), but realistic expectations of relationship? Not so much.
Can anyone think of a well-done rom-com that skirts closely to what might actually happen in RL? I can think of many I adore (The Lady Eve! Philadelphia Story! Say Anything!) but realistic they ain't.
Can anyone think of a well-done rom-com that skirts closely to what might actually happen in RL?
Top Gun.
Ok, I haven't actually seen Top Gun, so I could be wrong.
Can anyone think of a well-done rom-com that skirts closely to what might actually happen in RL?
I think American cultural myths/stories about romantic love and relationships are toxic and damaging. Filled with weird and stupid assumptions.
And I love screwball comedies! I even like a lot of regular old Hollywood romantic comedies. I have seen much of the Meg Ryan ouevre. French Kiss? Oui. Addicted to Love? Yep. Joe Vs. the Volcano? I own it! (admittedly that's a John Patrick Shanley fable, but there is romance in it and the iconic Meg Ryan/Tom Hanks pairing.)