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Can a woman who has her mind set on the type of man she wants be convinced to give a very different man a chance? 10 Movies to Watch at Halloween (Or Any Other Time!) 
10 picks for a scary romantic flick, good for Halloween or any other time you want to stay in and catch a movie. 10 Movies to Watch at Halloween (Or Any Other Time!)
10 picks for a scary romantic flick, good for Halloween or any other time you want to stay in and catch a movie. 10 Things I Hate About You [offsite link]
Based on: The Taming of the Shrew Again Shakespeare is sent back to school as this version is set in high school. Julia Styles is Kat, the big sister who doesnīt date, thereby preventing her little sister from being allowed to date the boy she likes. A plan is set in motion to hire the schoolīs resident bad boy to take Kat on a date - since heīs the only one who can handle her. 13 Going On 30 [offsite link]
Jenna is a gawky, unpopular 13-year-old who canīt wait to grow up. After an especially horrible day, she wishes that she were already 30 and successful. The very next morning, she discovers her wish came true, but it may not be exactly what she expected. As an adult, she learns some love lessons that she didnīt realize at 13. 50 First Dates  [offsite link]
In this surprisingly sweet film, Adam Sandler stars as Henry, a womanizing veterinarian who meets his greatest romantic challenge in Lucy (Drew Barrymore) who suffers from short-term memory loss. Known for his one night stands, Henry surprises everyone, including himself, when he uses every method possible to win Lucyīs love, over and over again. Tidbit: This film was dedicated to Sandlerīs father, Stanley, whom he calls "the coolest guy I will have ever known." A Lot Like Love
When does a friendship become a romance? In this new romantic comedy, two friends discover what it takes to become more. A Midsummer Nightīs Dream [offsite link]
Two couples are in love - with the wrong people. The film version of the play stays true to the original tale of a cross between a human world and a faerie one. A mischevious forest dweller, confuses things twofold when he gets his hand on a special flower that makes me people fall in love with they first thing they see. A Streetcar Named Desire (1998) [offsite link]
Composer Andre Previn directed this operatic version of the play. Renee Fleming is Blanche DuBois and Rodney Gilfry is Stanley Kowalski. Algiers [offsite link]
Charles Boyer is a wanted jewel thief who escaped from his home in France after successfully getting away with an enormous heist. He hides and lives in Casbah, with a beautiful lover and plenty of wealth. When he meets a French tourist and falls in love, suddenly he desires his home and old life. Also Starring: Hedy Lemarr An Affair to Remember [offsite link]
Although they are engaged to other people, Nikkie and Terry fall in love while on a ship. Acknowledging their commitments to other people, they agree to meet in six months to see what happens, but before they can, tragedy strikes. Will they still be able to pursue a romance? Starring:Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr Angel Eyes
Jennifer Lopez is a tough cop who once helped a man at the scene of a brutal accident. Severely traumatized by his losses, the man (Jim Caviezel) later recognizes the officer who helped him and deems himself her guardian angel. The two begin a tentative relationship which is threatened by his refusal to face his tragic past. Lesson: Itīs hard to focus on the future when you allow your past to haunt you. Bed of Roses [offsite link]
Christian Slater is a young man who lost his true but keeps his heart open wide. Mary Stuart Masterson is a lonely woman who fears no one will ever love her. In this movie, the two learn how to love each other despite the fear of uncertainty. Before Sunset [offsite link]
Ten years after their romantic meeting in Paris, two free spirits, Jesse and Celine, meet again - this time intentionally. Catching up on their lives and loves, they realize the spark is still there and wonder where it will lead them this time. Being John Malkovich [offsite link]
This odd, funny movie is full of the unexpected, but perhaps the most titillating of these surprises involves a married coupleīs infatuation with a beautiful woman. Cameron Diaz and John Cusack are the dysfunctional couple who both fall in love with an enigmatic woman forced to make the choice to just be with one of them, but which one? Better Than Chocolate [offsite link]
In this romantic comedy, Maggie (Karyn Dwyer), finally finds the perfect woman, Kim (Christina Cox), and everything is perfect - except the timing. Since she hasnīt come out to her family yet, when Maggieīs mother decides to stay with her for awhile, her new relationship must be hidden. Will her new girlfriend accept a secret romance? Laugh Out Loud: "Of course itīs obscene - thatīs the point!" Frances (book store owner) referring to shipment of new books. Bonjour Tristesse [offsite link]
Teenage beauty Cecile is on vacation with her father, who is having an affair right in front of her. When she turns to Philippe for comfort and a love of her own, her godmother is determined to end Cecileīs romance. Based on: Francoise Saganīs book. Bound [offsite link]
When Corky first sees Violet, she knows that she has to have her. Unfortunately, Violet is involved and practically owned by her mobster boyfriend, Ceasar. The two women hatch a scheme to steal Ceasarīs money and pin the blame on him, thus allowing them to be together. What they didnīt expect was for Ceasar to find out... Bram Stokerīs Dracula [offsite link]
Gary Oldman is Dracula and Winona Ryder is Mina, his unsuspecting love interest in this version of the horror classic. Dracula wants to find his long dead beloved and believes he has found her reincarnated in Mina. He will do anything to get her, despite her fianceīs (Keanu Reeves) valiant struggle to protect her. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) [offsite link]
Maggie loves her husband Brick and wants to have children, but he can barely stand her. Brick may have other reasons for not wanting his wife, including a secretive realtionship with one of his male friends. It all comes to a head when the family gathers to hear who will recieve the estate when the perceptive patriarch decides. Starring: Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor Christmas Day Films
Does your family usually bundle up to go see a movie on Christmas Day? Well if not, consider it! Here are some great choices. Doctor Zhivago [offsite link]
Omar Sharif stars as a man torn between his wife and his lover during the midst of the Communist Revolution. Based on the book by Boris Pasternak, who won a Nobel prize. Very much the sweeping epic, this was a beautiful adaptation. Down to You  [offsite link]
Freddie Prinze Jr. and Juila Stiles star as Al and Imogen - two lovers who just keep coming back to each other. They meet in college and spend the next few years falling in and out of love. Note: Henry Winkler and Selma Blair also star. Dying Young [offsite link]
Julia Roberts is Hilary, a recently heartbroken woman who is hired as a private nurse to a handsome man who is terminally ill. Over time, the two fall in love, but they both know that it canīt last since he will die all too soon. NOTE: Ellen Burstyn also has a great role in the film as Hilaryīs mother. Eat Drink Man Woman (Yin Shi Nan Nu) [offsite link]
In this poignant Taiwanese film, a single father attempts to raise his three independent daughters on his own. As a famous chef, the father often communicates with his daughters the only way he knows how - through food. As each woman faces challenges in love, their father secretly faces his own immense hurdle. Extra! Extra! This film was directed by Ang Lee who also directed the wonderful Hidden Tiger, Crouching Dragon. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind [offsite link]
Flirting [offsite link]
Noah Taylor stars in this independent film about first love. At a private school, he falls for a new student and struggles with his love for a Black girl in a time when racial prejudice was at a peak. In her debut role, Thandie Newton is a beautiful South African girl ostracized by her classmates and also eager to experience first love. NOTE: Nicole Kidman also stars. Gone With the Wind [offsite link]
Based on the novel by Margaret Mitchell, this Civil War spectacle follows a woman through the best and worst of circumstances. Scarlett OīHara is a true Southern belle, vying for the attention of a man who doesnīt want her. Soon the war will devastate all of their lives. Starring: Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable Happy Together [offsite link]
In this incredibly sensitive film about love and breaking up, Ho Po-Wing and Lai Yiu-Fai are a gay couple headed for the end of their romance. In an attempt to salvage things, they vacation in Argentina. Eventually they separate, but a tragedy brings them back together - until Yiu-Fai has an affair. High Society [offsite link]
A popular jazz musician unwittingly moves into a new home close to the home of his ex-wife. Although she is engaged and preparing for her wedding, her ex-husband decides he wants her back. A reporter who is reporting on her upcoming wedding for his magazine also falls for the beauty, so she is torn between the 3. Starring: Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly Houseboat [offsite link]
A widower canīt care for his 3 young children alone, so he hires a beautiful Italian nanny, who is actually the wealthy daughter of a famous conductor. She has run away from her life of privledge and quickly falls for the neglected children... and their father. Starring: Cary Grant and Sophia Loren How Stella Got Her Groove Back [offsite link]
In the big screen version of the popular novel by Terry McMillan, Angela Bassett is Stella, a workaholic single mom who finally takes a vacation with her best friend (Whoopi Goldberg). In Jamaica, she meets Winston (Taye Diggs) who is 20 years her junior. They fall in love, but what will everyone say? How to Lose a Guy In 10 Days
Matthew McConaughey is a known player who makes a bet that he can change long enough to date a woman for longer than 10 days. Coincedentally, the woman he dates (Kate Hudson) has decided to write an article on how to get rid of a boyfriend in ten days. NOTE: Lots of wasted talent in this one. How To Marry a Millionaire [offsite link]
Three beautiful models come up with the perfect scheme: theyīll use their charms to win the proposals of eligible millionaires. Although they do attract rich men, their other qualities leave much to be desired. Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall, and Betty Grable Indecent Proposal
Directed by Adrian Lyne, who seems intrigued with infidelity in film (he directed "Unfaithful" and "Fatal Attraction"), this film is the story of a married couple who are offered a million dollars to do the unthinkable. Starring: Robert Redford, Woody Harrelson, and Demi Moore Indochine  [offsite link]
Elaine is the wealthy owner of a plantation living with her adopted daughter Camille in French Indochina. After Elaine has a passionate affair with a French officer, he and Camille fall in love. This unusual love triangle occurs in the midst of civil war. Jasonīs Lyric [offsite link]
In this steamy Southern romance, a young man (Allen Payne) is torn between worrying about his violent delinquent younger brother and pursuing his dreams with the love of his life (Jada Pinkett Smith). NOTE: Forrest Whittaker has an amazing role as a Vietnam vet with more demons than memories. Kiss Me Kate (1953) [offsite link]
Based on: The Taming of the Shrew Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel star in this musical version of Shakespeareīs classic. Fred and Lilly are divorced and forced to work together on a musical adaptation of Shakespeareīs play. This fun movie was shot in 3-D! Kissing Jessica Stein [offsite link]
In this playful romantic comedy, a young woman is very successful - but not with love. Fed up with repeatedly dating the wrong men, she decides to try the fairer sex. The only trouble is - she doesnīt know where to begin! Sing Along: Check out "Devil May Care" by Diana Krall. Leaving Las Vegas [offsite link]
Nicholas Cage won an Oscar for his role as an alcoholic who is determined to die. Elizabeth Shue is the non-judgemental prostitute who loves him too much to try to stop him. Lesson: Some matches defy analysis - they work just because they do. Love & Basketball [offsite link]
Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps), have been running buddies since childhood. They shared everything, especially a love of basketball. In college, their love suffers through ups and downs, but career goals put a strain on their relationship. When one of them sustains a career-ending injury, and the other gets a lucrative contract, their long-time love is truly put to the test. Love Jones
Spoken word poetry, jazz, and Larenz Tate. How could you not fall in love with "Love Jones?" Love Story [offsite link]
Who could forget beautiful Ali McGraw charming Ryan OīNeal in this classic? Sweetly sarcastic Jenny captures Oliverīs heart immediately, but Oliverīs blue-blooded family wonīt accept the romance. Will it take a tragedy to reunite Oliver with his family? Lesson: It can be a true test of your relationship when your family wonīt support your love. Marnie (1964) [offsite link]
This is the story of a seemingly heartless woman who steals for a living. When a wealthy business owner falls for Marnie, he carefully researches her past to discover that she isnīt cruel, but instead is seriously disturbed. Starring: Tippi Hedren and Sean Connery Mississippi Masala [offsite link]
Sarita Choudhury ("A Perfect Murder") is Mina, an Indian woman whose family is in the motel business. Mina falls for Demetrius (Denzel Washington) who is Black, and neither of their families really approve, especially Minaīs family who are still haunted by memories of being forced out of their native land. Movies for Christmas
There are several movies that you could see on Christmas day, but only a few romantic stories. Which one will you choose? Murder, My Sweet [offsite link]
The star of this film, Dick Powell, was famous for his roles in popular musicals. To break out of that typecasting, he starred as Philip Marlowe, a jaded investigator, hired by a thug to find his girlfriend. Marlowe ends up more deeply involved than he wanted to be in a case that is much more than what it initially appeared to be. Based on: Raymond Chandlerīs "Farewell My Lovely." My Fair Lady [offsite link]
Snobby professor Henry Higgins makes a bet with a colleague that he can transform a common woman into a woman of high society in just 6 months. He doesnīt forsee that her transformation will also transform his heart. Audrey Hepburn stars in this Broadway remake as Eliza Doolittle. Never Been Kissed [offsite link]
Drew Barrymore is a frumpy reporter given the chance to get the story of a lifetime. To get the story, she must go undercover as a high school student and relive the worst years of her life. Can she do things differently this time around? She certainly tries to, starting with catching the eye of - and falling in love with - her English teacher. No Such Thing [offsite link]
In this fantastical film, a young reporter named Beatrice (Sarah Polley - "Dawn of the Dead") ventures to Iceland to find her missing fiance`. Upon her arrival, however, she is kidnapped by villagers who attempt to sacrifice her to the local Monster, an unclassifiable mythical creature who kills anyone he sees. What no one forsees is the beast learning to love Beatrice, though the feeling isnīt mutual. O [offsite link]
Based on: Othello In this younger version of Shakespeareīs classic tale of betrayal, the story is set in a high school, and the characters are students. Mekhi Phifer is the popular Odin, jealously befriended by Hugo (Josh Hartnett) who wishes to ruin Odin and steal his girlfriend, Desi (Julia Stiles). Poetic Justice [offsite link]
When Justiceīs (Janet Jackscon) boyfriend is brutally murdered before her eyes, she copes by cutting herself off from the world. When her best friend convinces her to tag along on an impromptu roadtrip, Justice is forced to interact with Lucky (TuPac Shakur), who has his own reasons for not believing in love. The two recognize each otherīs loneliness, but a tragedy may prevent them from pursuing a romance. Pride and Prejudice
Another film based on a classic Jane Austen novel. Will this version be redundant, or the best version of them all? Punch Drunk Love [offsite link]
Barry is a regular joe who could have a lot going for him. He runs his own business, lives in a nice home, and is a good guy. Unfortunately, sometimes good guys finish last and Barry usually does. When he becomes the unwitting victim of extortion, heīs determined to finish first this time. His newly discovered confidence even prompts him to pursue love. NOTE: Adam Sandler and Emily Watson were magnificent. Rebecca (1940) [offsite link]
In this suspenceful Romance movie, a young woman marries a wealthy widower whose wife died under mysterious circumstances. The young bride (Joan Fontaine) worries that her new husband will never love her the way he loved his former wife, so she attempts to unravel the mystery behind the first wifeīs death. Tidbit: This film is often considered one of the earliest same-sex romances in film, based on the relationship between Judith Anderson and Mrs. de Winter. Romance, Italian Style
If a trip to Italy is not in your future, you can still visit cinematically. So dish out the fettuccine alfredo, pour a glass of Chardonnay and get ready to enjoy a romantic Italian-style movie. Thats amore!
Rover Dangerfield [offsite link]
Rodney Dangerfield is the voice of Rover, a easy-going dog who lives fast and loose in Las Vegas. When heīs sent to a farm for the summer, he has to adjust to being a big city dog in the country. He manages to fall in love and help catch a killer in a wild, funny animated ride. NOTE: Although animated, this is not a film for young children. Saving Face
When a mother and daughter lie to each other about love, who'll come clean? In this film, two women are forced to be honest with each other and themselves. Scary Romantic Films - Monster Madness
During the only month of the year when people want to be scared, letīs take a look at a few movies that combine the unlikely themes of love and horror. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers [offsite link]
Adam and his six brothers all live together in a cabin in the backwoods. When Adam goes to town and comes home with a wife, his brothers want wives of their own. Adamīs new bride tries to help tame the brothers, but the men have a faster solution - kidnapping! Starring: Howard Keel and Jane Powell Spellbound (1945) [offsite link]
A twisted, psychological romantic thriller starring Gregory Peck and Ingrid Bergman. This film pairs a reclusive psychiatrist and a handsome impostor suffering from amnesia. As the doctor (Bergman) falls in love with the amnesiac (Peck), she realizes that his amnesia hides a terrible secret. Tidbit: In her auto-biography, Ingrid Bergman recounted the filming of this movie as one of her favorite acting experiences. Splendor In the Grass [offsite link]
Deanie is a good girl, her parentīs only child and their pride and joy. When Deanie and high school heartthrob Bud are torn between sexual desires and the morality of the 1920s, Deanie may be the one who breaks. Starring: Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty Suspicion (1941) [offsite link]
In this romantic thriller starring Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine, an immature playboy falls for an introverted, naive woman from a wealthy family. After his debts and true financial status are revealed, the woman fears that her husband will murder her for her money. Extra! Extra! The original ending was quite tragic, with the young wife committing suicide before her suspicions were or were not realized. Swing Time [offsite link]
Superstar dancers Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers star in this comedy. Lucky is a compulsive gambler who loses big when he misses his own wedding. To have another chance with his almost bride, he must come up with $25,000 fast, but when he meets Penny (Rogers) he isnīt so sure he wants his old girlfriend back. Taking Lives [offsite link]
Angelina Jolie is a gifted FBI agent called in to help solve a string of grisly murders. Ethan Hawke is possibly the only witness to one of the many murders committed by an elusive serial killer. Will the lead investigatorīs attraction to him cloud her judgement? Tidbit: This thriller is also well-liked for itīs steamy love scenes. That Touch of Mink [offsite link]
Cathy moves from a small town to New York City and immediately falls for Phillip, a wealthy, handsome businessman. Unfortunately for her, Phillip is a determined bachelor, but Cathy is confident that she can change that. Starring: Doris Day and Cary Grant The Big Sleep [offsite link]
Based on a book by Raymond Chandler, this is the story of a private detective who agrees to work on a blackmail case. Involving murder and intrigue, this case, and the woman behind it may be more than he bargained for. Extra! Extra! The two stars, Bacall and Bogart were in love and later married. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir [offsite link]
A sad widow is sinking beneath the debts her husband left behind. To make matters worse, a ghost begins to haunt her modest home. She refuses to let the ghost intimidate her and eventually he helps her take control of her life. Ultimately she must decide between loving the ghost or a real man. Starring: Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison The Last Emperor [offsite link]
In this impressive epic, we follow the birth and life of Chinaīs last emperor before the old tradition was overthrown. The emperor, masterfully played by John Lone, is wed to the lovely Joan Chen with Vivian Wu as his "consort." The three share an enormous home, a complicated political world, and in one memorable scene - a bed. The Long Hot Summer
Comparing the 1958 movie starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward with the 1985 tv movie starring Don Johnson and Judith Ivey. Hot or not? The Lover [offsite link]
The two lovers in this ill-fater love story have every odd against them. It is 1929, and a wealthy Chinese man falls for a lovely French girl. Not only would their families disapprove of the racial difference since he is also 32 and she is only 15, but those differences donīt stop them. The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
The Opposite of Sex [offsite link]
Christina Ricci is Dee-Dee, a teenager who acts more like an adult. When her big brother allows her to move in with him, she canīt wait to seduce his boyfriend. Lucia (Lisa Kudrow) knows what Dee-Dee is up to, not to mention she wants Dee-Deeīs brother for herself. The result is a love triangle that wonīt hold itīs shape. The Petrified Forest [offsite link]
A man whoīs down on his luck goes into a diner in the middle of nowhere, where he meets and flirts with the ownerīs pretty daughter, working as a waitress. Eventually, the man leaves the diner, but is forced to go back where he and others are held hostage. Starring: Bette Davis and Humphrey Bogart The Taming of the Shrew (1967) [offsite link]
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton star in this famous remake. Tidbit: Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor were married (and divorced) twice. They made 11 films together. The Terminator
The Terminator
Believe it or not, "The Terminator" is one of my favourite romantic films. It may be called a sf action thriller but at its heart is a touching love story. To Catch a Thief [offsite link]
John Robie was a genius jewel thief, but he retired from that life. When several robberies occur in some of the worldīs most luxurious hotels, Robie is immediately suspected. With the help of his love, who never doubted his innocence, he decides to catch the real thief and clear his name. Starring: Cary Grant and Grace Kelly To Have and Have Not [offsite link]
Harry Morgan runs a boat-for-hire company that is hurting for business during WWII. Despite having serious misgivings, Morgan decides to aid fugitives escaping from the Nazis. Marie Browning has plenty to say about the Nazi occupation, since she is an outspoken supporter of those who flee. Starring: Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall Twelfth Night (1996) [offsite link]
Siblings Viola and Sebastian believe one another to be dead after a terrible shipwreck. Viola dresses as her, renames herself Cesario, and ends up becoming a confidant to Count Orsino. When the count sends his new man to convince Lady Olivia to love him, she instead falls in love with Cesario, who is Viola in disguise. Starring: Helena Bonham Carter and Nigel Hawthorne Two Can Play at That Game [offsite link]
Vivica Fox and Morris Chestnut butt heads in this romantic comedy about playing the game. When it turns out they may have found something deeper than a fling, will the games theyīve been playing with each other backfire on their new romance? NOTE: Anthony Anderson and Monique also star. Undiscovered
The story of two people stuggling to make it big, but at what cost? Does love have to be sacrificed for success? Untamed Heart [offsite link]
Adam (Christian Slater) and Caroline (Marisa Tomei) make an unlikely match in this fragile story about finding love when you least expect it. Despite the reservations of her best friend (played by Rosie Perez), extroverted Caroline gives sweet, severely shy Adam a chance at winning her heart.
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