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The Pleasure of a Romantic Movie

It is funny how things work out. Last night, my husband and I had a rare couple of hours to ourselves. It hasn’t been easy lately. With family and friends dropping over for the holidays, and me working in the evenings after dinner, we seem to keep missing some alone time. So back to last night. We collapsed on the couch together and before we could even consciously decide how we wanted to spend the rest of the evening, we got sucked into a movie on cable television. I got sucked in first when I turned the television on for … Continue reading →

Can Watching Romantic Movies Negatively Affect Your Marriage?

According to an article in the Sydney Morning Herald by novelist Jojo Moyes, and based on research from the ‘Family and Personal Relationships Laboratory at Heriot-Watt university in Edinburgh,’ watching romantic moves can be detrimental to marriage giving people an unrealistic view of relationships and marriage. While common sense might tell us there is no such thing as the perfect relationship, the conclusion is that some people are far more influenced by what they see on film or read in books than they realize claims Dr Bjarne Holmes, conductor of the research. Films and books often tap into this whole … Continue reading →

52 Romantic Movies You Either Love or Hate

Dale’s blogs about some of her favorite romantic movies (see “Favorite Romance Movies” and “Favorite Romance Movies-Part 2”) has inspired this next one from me. The idea took hold because I sympathized with a comment one reader, deedee1231, left on both blogs regarding the movie Casablanca. She wasn’t a fan. (Though she didn’t begrudge Dale for including it on her fave list.) Deedee1231 thought Casablanca was overhyped. (Though she also admitted she’d seen it so many times she was just plum over it.) I chuckled with sympathy when I read her comment. Though it wasn’t Casablanca I had in mind, … Continue reading →

Favorite Romance Movies- Part 2

Following on from my last post of favorite romantic movies here are the rest. The Illusionist -This is without doubt a love story of a couple separated by class, upbringing, distance and various other problems. But they risk all to find a way to be together. The sex scene in this movie is artistically handled. This is one of Mick’s and my favorite films. Can you guess that we both like films where love triumphs over the odds? It’s a bit like our own romance but that’s another story. Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner- I’ve always been a big fan … Continue reading →

Romantic Movies for Valentine’s Day

Do you have a special date lined up for this evening? Maybe your plans include putting in a romantic DVD. If that’s the case, allow me to suggest some of my all-time favorite movies, destined to give you the warm fuzzies. Warning: these are chick flicks, but nothing says “I love you” to a girl like a guy who will sit and watch a chick flick with her. “Somewhere in Time.” This movie stars Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour as a couple who must overcome huge challenges to be together, including the biggest obstacle of all – the fact that … Continue reading →

A Romantic Dinner for Two

What are some of the best tips for creating a romantic dinner for two for Valentine’s Day or anytime? Well, the first rule should be to schedule time alone. Hire a babysitter or take the kids to Grandma’s if necessary, or plan a midnight supper once the kiddos are tucked into bed. The next step in setting the mood is to get rid of all distractions. Replace that television show with some soft music (or at least a romantic movie). Turn the volume way down, along with the lights. Candlelight is nice too, but dimmed lights will also work. Aroma … Continue reading →

Is the Book or the Movie Better?

While checking out books at the library this morning, I got into a discussion with two librarians about books that had been made into movies, and how the book is almost always better. One of the ladies commented that “E.T.” and “The Horse Whisperer” made much better movies than books, and I got to thinking about that as I drove home. What movies have I seen that were more enjoyable than the books? The first that comes to mind is “Somewhere in Time.” The movie, made in 1980 and starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour, is a beautiful if somewhat … Continue reading →

Holiday Date Night – Celebrate with Christmas Movies

Are you looking for a great way to spend a holiday date night? Last year, my mother-in-law invited our daughter over to spend the night at her house and let my husband and I have an evening to ourselves. We spent the evening wrapping up the presents and watching holiday movies together. We talked, we laughed and we even hashed out a couple of misunderstandings. There are a lot of holiday movies out there that are perfect for the holiday date night and they are great for just you and your spouse or for the whole family. Here is a … Continue reading →

A Love Story of Sorts

I love that Mick and I can enjoy a romantic movie together. The other week we recorded one of the midday movies to watch at a later time. I’d read the write up in the TV guide, saw Cheryl Ladd was in the movie – Mick and I remembered her from way back with the original Charlie’s Angels. I thought for the write up it sounded like it might be okay. Our theory is if it doesn’t capture our interest then we just stop watching and wipe it off. After choir I’m usually hyped up and find it hard to … Continue reading →

Do You Love Your Spouse? Too Bad!

One of my favorite lines in a movie comes near the end of the movie Moonstruck. After several interesting adventures, the main character, played by share, is given a proposal of marriage as the family is seated around the breakfast table. Her mother turns to her after the proposal: Rose: “Do you love him, Loretta?” 
Loretta: “Ma, I love him awful.”
Rose: “Oh, God, that’s too bad.” While this is a funny moment (the fiancee is clearly a good guy, although complete with his own quirks), it is obvious that the mom is actually happy for her daughter, even though she, … Continue reading →