Movie Gifts -- Romantic Comedies
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DVD Gifts -- Who Doesn't Love a Good Romantic Comedy?
Movie gifts never go out of style. What's better than giving a movie you love to someone you love? Well, that would be watching it with them. That's what!
Romantic comedies, also known as Rom Coms, always center around a couple who is kept apart till the end of the movie. That's the appeal. If the couple fell into each others arms in the first half hour, well, would we want to watch that?
These romantic comedy movies are recommended by me (and several million others who have watched them and loved them).
L is for Love. Graphic Source: Grandma's Graphics
Romantic comedies, also known as Rom Coms, always center around a couple who is kept apart till the end of the movie. That's the appeal. If the couple fell into each others arms in the first half hour, well, would we want to watch that?
These romantic comedy movies are recommended by me (and several million others who have watched them and loved them).
L is for Love. Graphic Source: Grandma's Graphics
Romantic Comedies
~*~Movies About Food~*~
Some of the best romantic comedies center around food.
Waitress
A Serious(ly) Funny Movie
"Waitress" is a different kind of romantic comedy that is pure fun and full of quirkiness. The story line is serious (there's an abusive husband) and stars Jenna (Keri Russell) as an unwilling pregnant waitress, stuck in a crappy marriage, who falls for her doctor (Nathan Fillion). Oh, and she makes great pies.
Buy this movie for: That quirky person in your life who likes a dash of silly along with a great story line
The food: Pies, so many pies, but especially the Bad Baby Pie and Earl Murders Me Because I'm Having an Affair Pie, "You smash blackberries and raspberries into a chocolate crust."
Buy this movie for: That quirky person in your life who likes a dash of silly along with a great story line
The food: Pies, so many pies, but especially the Bad Baby Pie and Earl Murders Me Because I'm Having an Affair Pie, "You smash blackberries and raspberries into a chocolate crust."
Waitress Pie Information
Pie Recipes, List of Pies Jenna Made, and Adrienne Shelly
- All the Pies of the Movie Waitress
- In a diversion from the usual tech tips and news.... My wife and I were watching the movie Waitress and we decided to write down all the creative pie names and ingredients. I know everyone needs this information so here is the list.
Pie #1: Blue Plate Special I DON'T WANT EARL'S BABY PIE or BAD BABY PIE - Quiche with egg and brie cheese with a smoked ham center (later referred to as BAD BABY QUICHE PIE by old Joe)
Pie #2: KICK IN THE PANTS PIE - Cinnamon spice custard (Today's Special)
Pie #3: I HATE MY HUSBAND PIE - "You make it with bittersweet chocolate and don't sweeten it. You make it into a pudding and drown it in caramel" - Recipes for Pies from the Movie Waitress
- Pie Recipes from the Movie Waitress (Has anyone tried these yet?):Well, I finally got a chance to see the movie Waitress. I did enjoy the movie, it was different and the ending was not as expected, which I like when that happens. BUT, for those who saw it, didn't you just think the pies made in the movie looked WONDERFUL? Well, I did.
- Welcome - The Adrienne Shelly Foundation
- Adrienne Shelly wrote, directed, and starred in Waitress. The Adrienne Shelly Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated in loving memory to the uniquely gifted actor and filmmaker Adrienne Shelly, whose highly accomplished life was tragically cut short November 1, 2006.
Stranger Than Fiction
Will Ferrell Gets Serious But He's Still Very Funny
"Stranger Than Fiction" is an off-beat gem starring Will Ferrelll, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman, and Queen Latifah. The food element: Ana (Maggie Gyllenhaal) is a baker who gets audited by Harold Crick (Will Ferrell). And at one point he even gives her flours (see the YouTube video below).
Buy this movie for: The Will Ferrell fan or someone who thinks they don't like Will Ferrell
The food: Cookies and milk
Buy this movie for: The Will Ferrell fan or someone who thinks they don't like Will Ferrell
The food: Cookies and milk
They're Flours. I Brought You Flours.
No Reservations
A Romantic Comedy starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Aaron Eckhard
"No Reservations" stars Catherine Zeta-Jones and Aaron Eckhardt and Abigail Breslin. Kate (CZJ) and Nick (Aaron Eckhardt) are thrown together in a work environment that is steamy for lots of reasons.
Buy this movie for: The more sophisticated movie watcher
The food: Memorable are the whole fish served to the little girl and the rare steak in the restaurant
Buy this movie for: The more sophisticated movie watcher
The food: Memorable are the whole fish served to the little girl and the rare steak in the restaurant
Because I Said So
Mandy Moore Has to Choose Between Two Cute Guys. Poor Girl.
In "Because I Said So" Daphne (Diane Keaton) and Milly (Mandy Moore) star as mother and daughter, both who bake and cook for a living. And the mother is pushing her little girl to date, wed, get on with it.
Buy this movie for: Your girlfriend who loves a good escape romantic comedy
The food: Cakes, lots of cakes
Buy this movie for: Your girlfriend who loves a good escape romantic comedy
The food: Cakes, lots of cakes
New in Town
Starring Renee Zellweger and Harry Connick Jr.
New in Town is a romantic comedy that uses the typical I-can't-stand-you attitude from the view of both the guy and the girl. Of course they come around and there's tapioca throughout.
Buy this movie for: Watching with girlfriends and for when you need to practice your Minnesota accent
The food: Tapioca
Buy this movie for: Watching with girlfriends and for when you need to practice your Minnesota accent
The food: Tapioca
Romantic Comedies
Set in England Are Always Fun
The Holiday -- Romantic Comedy
Jude Law, Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, and Jack Black Star
The Holiday is a fun romantic comedy with a unique premise. Two women, Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz, exchange houses, one in LA and one in England, to get away after nasty breakups. Romance ensues (with Jude Law and Jack Black, no less).
Buy this movie for: Anyone who likes a good storyline, Hollywood movie buffs, and Anglophiles
Buy this movie for: Anyone who likes a good storyline, Hollywood movie buffs, and Anglophiles
Four Weddings and a Funeral
A Classic Rom Com
The premise of Four Weddings and a Funeral is unique and fun to watch. Especially memorable is Hugh Grant's character being pursued by Duck Face throughout the movie.
Buy this movie for: Your friends who are confirmed bachelors (of either sex)
Buy this movie for: Your friends who are confirmed bachelors (of either sex)
Love Actually
My Favorite Romantic Comedy of All!
Love Actually is probably my favorite movie period. The ensemble cast includes Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Kiera Knightly, Bill Nighy, and so many more. It's just fabulous.
Buy this romantic comedy for: Anyone you love
Buy this romantic comedy for: Anyone you love
Notting Hill
Another British Romantic Comedy
Notting Hill stars Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, along with some "normal" looking British actors, which is such a refreshing change from everyone having to look like, well, a movie star! This is a fun movie that lets Hugh Grant show what he can do without being silly or mean.
Buy this movie for: The Julia Roberts and/or Hugh Grant fan
Buy this movie for: The Julia Roberts and/or Hugh Grant fan
New Movies
Romantic Comedies to Watch
Romantic Comedy -- Crazy, Stupid Love
With Steve Carrell and Julianne Moore, this is a clear winner. I recently saw this movie and yes, as the title says, love is crazy and stupid at times, especially when you throw Steve Carrell into the dating world after years of marriage.
Buy this movie for: Steve Carrell fans and lovers of smart comedies
Buy this movie for: Steve Carrell fans and lovers of smart comedies
Crazy, Stupid, Love
(Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + UltraViolet Digital Copy)
Something Borrowed
Another new romantic comedy
Something Borrowed is a new romantic comedy starring Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, John Krasinski, and Colin Egglesfield. One girl is in love with another girl's fiance. I just watched Something Borrowed and have to say that this was a refreshing movie. Not all sunshine and roses. Very well done.
Buy this movie for: Single girlfriends
Buy this movie for: Single girlfriends
No Strings Attached
I recently watched this movie and just loved it! It was much more true to life, I think than so many of the sappy romantic comedies I've seen. The language is a bit R rated (well, a lot, but I liked that) and the characters seemed like genuine people (I mean seeing Ashton Kutcher's character wearing his college sweatshirt to a funeral... that could happen!).
Bridesmaids
Okay, I thought this was going to be STUPID, and it was, and hilarious! This is a clever romantic comedy that features some crack-me-up actresses and a few funny dudes centered around female friendship, back stabbing, and car trouble.
What's Your Favorite Romantic Comedy
of these movies? Or let us know which is your favorite in the comments below.
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Do you like romantic comedies? Would you like one as a gift?
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GayleMcLaughlin Mar 28, 2012 @ 1:08 pm | delete
- I have seen three of these--especially like blast from the past.
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vallain Mar 28, 2012 @ 11:13 am | delete
- I've only seen 2 of these, so thanks for expanding my list of movies to watch. I enjoy this genre.
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KimGiancaterino Nov 12, 2011 @ 5:03 pm | delete
- I do, but my husband doesn't go for "chick flicks." I just watch them by myself.
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Something Borrowed
A fun romantic comedy
![Something Borrowed [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5129KzDQnIL._SL160_.jpg)
Something Borrowed [Blu-ray]
Amazon Price: $12.85 (as of 06/03/2012)
Love Actually
My all-time favorite romantic comedy
![Love Actually [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512lReU4gzL._SL160_.jpg)
Love Actually [Blu-ray]
Amazon Price: $9.61 (as of 06/03/2012)
Love Actually is my favorite all time movie. It is a collection of fun people in and out of relationships, done so well.
Blast from the Past
A most excellent romantic comedy
Blast From the Past
Amazon Price: $4.76 (as of 06/03/2012)
This movie is one of my absolute favorites. I never tire of the earnest character of Adam played by Brendan Frazier or his crazy parents played by Sissy Spacek and Christopher Walken.
