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Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition (A&E, 1996)Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition (A&E, 1996)
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Classic he said, she said and misdirection of emotions, which reveal not just love, but profound respect and admiration of character above all else. Lizzie and Darcy, played by Ehle and Firth, are perfect & will make you believers!
The Red ViolinThe Red Violin
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Magical. A red violin with a passionate past is at the forefront of this tale. As one of the last violins made by a famous Italian maker, with its unusual varnish, it is fated to travel, experience & to be loved as much as cherished by all those who come to play its strings. Not a typical romance tale, but watch & you'll see. An astounding musical score alone will put you in the mood for love.
AmélieAmélie
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A wonderful tale of a young woman coming of age in the ways of life and love, and finding out that in order to truly live, is to find love, and finding her own.
Chocolat (Miramax Collector's Series)Chocolat (Miramax Collector's Series)
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Not a true romance, but love is the character which drives this movie, and it'll sweeten your day :). Binoche and Depp are charming, trying to turn around a town full of woe and misery when everyone just wants to feel joy and, of course, love.
A Walk in the CloudsA Walk in the Clouds
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Passion & anger ferments against the lush backdrop of post war America & the stunning scenery of Nappa Valley as Paul, returning from war, tries to do the right thing for a mere stranger, Victoria, & realizes that she & her family are exactly what he's been dreaming of. Chemistry sizzles between the main leads with a strong supporting cast which will make you smile like an idiot throughout.
Straight from the HeartStraight from the Heart
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This could have been another syrupy & typical made for TV romance but good, and subtle, performances by Teri Polo, and a surprisingly well crafted portrayal of a man, played artfully by Andrew McCarthy, who thought he no longer believed in love, is still a winner.
In the Mood for Love - Criterion CollectionIn the Mood for Love - Criterion Collection
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Smooth and sensual, subtly elegant and sleek, Wong Kar-wai's analysis of love set in 1960s Hong Kong, between two people, Chow & So, who's respective spouses are having an affair & their individual discoveries of the fact becomes the impetus of their interaction, will ensnare you. It is both an aural and visual feast. You won't see love the same way again...
Tammy And The Bachelor / Tammy Tell Me True / Tammy And The Doctor (Triple Feature)Tammy And The Bachelor / Tammy Tell Me True / Tammy And The Doctor (Triple Feature)
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Tammy and the Bachelor. Tammy, wonderfully acted by Debbie Reynolds, is young, but life wise and spreads her infectious and bluntly said personae to any whom she comes across. Leslie Nielson is perfect as the handsome wayward son looking for meaning, and finding Tammy in the process.
The Lake House (Widescreen Edition)The Lake House (Widescreen Edition)
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Time can't distance even the most disconnected & lonely of peoples. Especially Alex Wyler, living 2 years in the past, who's father built the lake house for his mother, or Kate Forster, the last owner, who lives in the present. As letters are transported through a mailbox at the house, their correspondences reveal the truths about themselves, & maybe, love. Watch with your heart, not your head!
Brief Encounter - Criterion CollectionBrief Encounter - Criterion Collection
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Chilling and seductive, David Lean and Noel Coward's effort will captivate your mind, while giving a well developed characterization of two people seemingly content, who later find, that they may not be. Set in London 1940s, in black and white, with Rachmaninoff to set the mood, Brief Encounter is a definite must see.
Love Actually (Widescreen Edition)Love Actually (Widescreen Edition)
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Actually, love will find you in this feel good tale about all aspects of love. An ensemble cast delivers, and with the backdrop of Christmas, will truly make you tear and smile.
The Love LetterThe Love Letter
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Scott and Lizzie live in two different time periods. Scott, in the modern day, and Lizzie, during the Civil War era, but brought together by her old writing desk. The correspondences soon reveal their mutual attraction, and passion, as they realize that they've been missing something vital in their lives-true love. Well crafted story & solid acting by Scott & Leigh, makes for a surprising find.
The Fountain (Widescreen Edition)The Fountain (Widescreen Edition)
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True star crossed lovers, Tomas & Izzi, spanning 1000 years, try & try again to unite, but can’t. What binds them is their continued & unending love & passion for one another, and defies even death. Visually stunning, with raw & visceral performances by Weiz & Jackman, The Fountain, despite the confusion, will come through as an epic tale of unforgettable love, that transcends time & space itself.
The HolidayThe Holiday
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A cute, uncomplicated tale about the frustrating complications of love, and finding THAT one. Kate Winslet and Jude Law give commendable performances, as well as Eli Wallach, who proves that love is truly timeless and classic. And not so inaccessible or as complicated as people make it.
Romeo & JulietRomeo & Juliet
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No version of this classic tragic love story by Shakespeare compares. With incredible costuming, and fine acting by the cast, this version will bring you in, make your chest swell, and you won't be able to take your eyes off.
The Cutting Edge - Gold Medal EditionThe Cutting Edge - Gold Medal Edition
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Opposites attract...and fight like hell. Former ice hockey player Doug and snotty and demanding ice skater Kate battle it out for Olympic gold...and each other. If you want some spitfire and a good, fun love story, this is just for you. Again, great acting, directing and a story line that is just too amusing & endearing to not watch.
Pride & PrejudicePride & Prejudice
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This is the sexier version of an old classic and favorite of mine. Joe Wright's direction is what makes this version so sensual it will make your toes curl with delight!
DaveDave
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Not your typical romance but funny with great performances by Kline & Weaver. This is a winner all around. Dave looks like the president, & is recruited by the Secret Service to be him, while the real Pres is skirting it with his secretary. But when the Pres suddenly collapses, Dave steps up, and shakes up Washington, & finds him attracted to the one woman he shouldn't be: the First Lady!
True LiesTrue Lies
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One plus one can equal two. At least, as long as the wife knows the husband is a secret agent! Helen is bored & unsure if her husband loves her anymore. So she decides to add some spice to her life & ends up in a whole heap of trouble. And along the way, love--with her husband! Curtis is hilarious as the oblivious wife of her double-life living husband, Harry, played charmingly by Schwarzenegger.
The Princess and the WarriorThe Princess and the Warrior
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Fate works in mysterious ways. Sissi, a kind & quiet psychiatric nurse is saved by the quick hands of a mysterious man. As she recovers, she becomes intent on finding this man, discovering herself beyond the safety of the hospital, & realizing love. Potente & Fuermann give subtle but searing performances of two unlikely romantic characters that’ll stay with you long after.
A Walk to RememberA Walk to Remember
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When Landon is stuck with geeky Jamie, the daughter of the local pastor, he's not happy. Until, that is, he gets to know her, takes in her wise insight. But there's more to Jamie than appears & as Landon begins to realize it, he must struggle with the idea that he may lose the love of his life. LOVE this movie, I cry every time. More & West were phenomenal in this touching & emotional adaptation.
The Last of the Mohicans (Director's Expanded Edition)The Last of the Mohicans (Director's Expanded Edition)
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Not entirely true to the book, it will get your pulses high. Hawkeye, a white man raised by the Mohicans, has been asked to take the daughters of a British General to safety. His rugged outlook on life startles the eldest girl, Cora, but she can't help but be fascinated, & infatuated. Stellar cast, esp. the electrical chemistry between Lewis and Stowe, & exceptional directing & cinematography.
Sliding DoorsSliding Doors
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Helen gets two chances at love. One life will lead her only to heartache, and the other, to true love, but which will Fate allow? This is one that got panned by the 'experts', though the performances and chemistry between Paltrow and Hannah are both unexpected and warming.
Dances with Wolves - Extended Cut (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)Dances with Wolves - Extended Cut (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
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The savage Wild West: lonely & brutal, it truly was man's final frontier. When Lt Dunbar is transferred to the most dangerous outpost the Army has, he finds the camp abandoned. As he readies the camp, he comes into contact with the local tribe. Dunbar is soon transformed by the beauty & elemental rawness of the Sioux & further still when he meets Stands With a Fist, a white woman raised by them.
Sweet Home AlabamaSweet Home Alabama
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Can love be found at a young age? Melanie Carmichael did, then lost it. When she returns home to divorce her husband Jake, to marry someone else, buried emotions surface, and both come to terms with what made them split up in the first place. Witherspoon & Lucas are endearing. While formulaic, it has a few sweet and poignant moments. The supporting cast lends more depth than expected.
Interview with the VampireInterview with the Vampire
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Lestat has a passion for life as much as he has a lust for blood. When he convinces a young aristocrat to be changed, Louis isn’t equipped to deal with the consequences. As they turn a young girl in New Orleans, their bond of love for one another & their secret existence, will take them to places none of them expected. Exceptional & sensual. While not a typical romance, it’s a must see, must have!
The American PresidentThe American President
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Douglas & Bening hit it home. As a widowed President, Andrew Shepard, wooing a smart & witty lobbyist Ellen Wade, makes dating not just hellish, but an emotional nightmare for the entire world to comment. But oh does it make for great drama & romance, when it's just about a boy, asking a girl out. You'll be grinning ear to ear with this one!
Seven Brides for Seven BrothersSeven Brides for Seven Brothers
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A classic fave! Seven brothers in the cold & woody wilds are moved to romance when the older brother, Adam, unintentionally ensnares the keen interest of Millie, a tough bonny woman who doesn't take crap-from anyone. As each brother 'steals' women from the local town, & snow falls & traps them, men & women alike find a reason to fall in love. Great singing & acting. You will love this movie!
The Snow WalkerThe Snow Walker
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Charlie, ace pilot, agrees to take a sick Inuit woman for medical help. A very routine flight, until they crash in a wilderness that promises nothing but death. The Inuit woman brings Charlie back to health, while teaching him about the greater purposes of life. Witnessing her strength of spirit despite her ailing health, Charlie is changed forever. A rare find: simple, subtle, but powerful.
OneginOnegin
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Melancholy & dramatic, Pushkin's story of a young Russian girl falling in love with a haughty & jaded aristocrat, who realizes too late that love lost, might never be regained. Fiennes & Tyler make for an interesting pairing but go well together with an easy drawl that moves you along silkily.
Ever After - A Cinderella StoryEver After - A Cinderella Story
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Cinderella with attitude (and good aim) and a prince that ain't so smooth and suave. This is both a wonderful and interesting interpretation, with memorable performances by Barrymore, Huston and Scott. You'll laugh, tear, and cheer Cinderella on!
The Quiet Man (Collector's Edition)The Quiet Man (Collector's Edition)
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The Irish are known for their tempers, & boy, does American-Irishman Sean Thornton know it. Mary Kate, furious that her brother Will refuses to pay her dowry, wants Sean to fight for it, not realizing that fighting was the very reason he moved back to the Emerald Isle. Hilarious & a joy to watch. Wayne & O'Hara are well matched with incredible scenery to keep you wide eyed.
Working GirlWorking Girl
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Work your up the ladder, any way you can, but with smarts & attitude. That's what aspiring secretary Tess decides to do, & strikes gold. While her boss is out, Tess takes her life & career in her own hands, even if it’s risky. To help her is Jack Trainer, who can't keep his eyes off her. Griffith & Ford are great in this fun flirty movie, where following the American ideal really does pay off.
Contact (Snap Case)Contact (Snap Case)
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Ellie, a brilliant astronomer, has made THE find-the existence of life beyond. As she struggles against growing fear/speculation of the intent, she is faced with her past & the promise of a future with an old flame, the only one who truly believes in her. Foster & McConaughey manage a subtle yet intriguing romance. Their easy banter with thoughtful dialog will make you think beyond the romance.
Monsoon WeddingMonsoon Wedding
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When it rains, it pours & when the monsoon season hits, it washes people a new. Lalit has decided to be put in an arranged marriage with an American Indian, even as she languishes over a lover who won’t commit to her. As it begins to rain, Lalit & her future husband must contend with disappointments, hopes, dreams & perhaps, love. Stunning film set in India & multilayered tale of love all around.
Dangerous BeautyDangerous Beauty
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Veronica, a courtesan in 16th c Venice, is given more than most women: freedom for life--just no respect. Or the satisfaction of true love with an upperclass senator, Marco. As plague strikes & she is branded as a harbinger of death, their test of true love will reach the limit. McCormack is stunning as Veronica; Sewell, as the languishing man trying to the right thing & never quite managing.
TwisterTwister
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Mother Nature can be real bitch, but that's what former husband-wife team Bill & Jo Harding love, as much as they love eachother. Nevermind divorce papers or their research finally getting its chance to fly. As the wind blows cows, cars & houses around like lint, Jo & Bill aren't just facing Mother Nature, but the force of nature of their love. Paxton & Hunt give sweet yet palpable performances.
Gattaca (Special Edition)Gattaca (Special Edition)
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4 letters can become the code for genetic perfection & the passport to success. Vincent, an In-Valid, will do anything to be a Valid, enter Gattaca Corp & fulfill his dreams of spaceflight. As murder, suspicion & unexpected love with a Valid woman, Irene, things spiral downward & Vincent must make his choice. Hawke lived this part & it shows; chemistry between Thurman is just as seductive.
50 First Dates (Widescreen Special Edition)50 First Dates (Widescreen Special Edition)
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Lucy & Henry are in love. Just make sure Lucy gets the memo on that. She has no short-term memory. Despite the hitch, Henry plows through & bends over backwards to prove to Lucy, & everyone else, that love is love. Surprisingly, I enjoyed this movie. While there's the slapstick, it's punctuated with endearing performances & moments by Sandler & Barrymore. I guarantee you’ll go ahhhh.
Beauty and the Beast (Special Platinum Edition)Beauty and the Beast (Special Platinum Edition)
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Oh-kay. Disney. Cartoon. I know, but seriously, despite the kid factor, & who are we kidding...this really ain't a tale for little kids, is a well-crafted & stunningly well done piece of work. Not just the songs & the acting, but how an old fable was given real life. I'm not going to lie, I cried when the villagers came after the Beast with pitchforks & he thought Belle didn't love him. Sniff.