Silver
Screen
romance
Wise movie choices can soothe
or inflame the amourous romantic
or the passionate thinker
BY MOLLY COONEY-MESKER
DAILY EMERALD FREELANCE REPORTER
February 14 is almost here. Whether you’re
in love or out of love, a movie might be the
perfect way to calm the over-stimulated
holiday heart.
Earlier romantic films present romance, lust and
love without uncomfortable sex scenes and contrived
piot lines — leaving viewers witn mat
scripted happy ending.
“When Harry Met Sally” is a traditional
pick for modern urban romantics who
enjoy the reassurance that finding love is
not easy.
“(It’s) a perfect Valentine’s Day ro
mance film,” said Jim Pearson, a Silver
Screen Video employee.
Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally
Albright (Meg Ryan) are unlikely friends
with opposing outlooks on life. Burns is
an outright pessimist, and Albright is an
eternal optimist. Skip love at first sight:
This is a story of true love.
“Out of Africa” and “Roman Holiday”
take romance outside typical settings.
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Robert Redford in a classic adventure. Even without the
love story, the plot is enough to make the movie enjoy
able, and the scandalous romance that develops makes
the movie irresistible.
“Roman Holiday” is a comedy about a runaway
princess (Audrey Hepburn) who meets an American re
porter (Gregory Peck). Shot in Rome, the plot is conven
tional, but the acting is unparalleled.
For Valentine’s Day critics, there are plenty of movies
involving little romance or dysfunctional relationships —
the perfect antidote to Valentine’s Day disgust.
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ROMANTIC MOVIES
It Happened One Night (1934)
Gone With The Wind (1939)
Casablanca (1943)
An American In Paris (1951)
My Fair Lady (1964)
Annie Hall (1977)
Out of Africa (1985)
The English Patient (1996)
Titanic (1997)
Shakespeare In Love (1998)
Source: www.romancestuck.com
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“Donnie Darko” pushes the viewer
into the sexual habits of Smurfs and the
possibility of time travel. This thought-pro
voking movie contrasts humor with dark
imagery as Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal)
exudes various levels of rage, emotion,
loneliness and confusion.
“Run Lola Run,” a German film starring
Franka Potente, is not a story without love,
but is far from romantic.
“This movie is great because it moves at
such a fast pace and is ultimately the kind of
ride one likes to take when looking for es
capist entertainment,” University student
Gabe Rodriguez said. “It’s always refreshing
io see a movie tnat aoesn t use romance as
its central focus, because usually they do.”
In the beginning of the film, Lola discovers that her
boyfriend Manny (Moritz Bleibtreau) is in a jam with
some drug dealers. The rest of the movie is non-stop ac
tion with a techno pulse. Potente’s intensity will pull you
into her frantic chase leaving you feeling energetic and
wanting more.
Movies like these can provide entertainment, laughter,
tears and an appreciation of relationships on Valentine’s
Day. For an antidote to that over-stimulated heart, check
one out today.
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Fred was near panic. Every year
it was like this on Valentine's Day.
He knew his future depended on making
the right choice of a Valentine's
gift for Jessie, his long-suffering
wife, but it was always a challenge.
Clothes never worked. Either you buy
them too small and they don't fit, or
too large, and you get that dirty
look, you know the one.
Jewelry hadn't worked, either.
Jess told him that the earrings he
got looked like exercise equipment.
Oddly enough, it was a fortune
cookie that saved his day. His had
said ''The path to true fulfillment
will lead you to euphoria." "That's
it," he cried, and out the door he
ran.
The people at Euphoria were
great. They steered him to a beauti
ful heart-shaped box, filled with
Euphoria's Oregon Wine Truffles. He
also picked up a few loose hearts for
sprinkling around the house, as a
little hint of what was to come. His
day (and tail) saved, Fed moved on
the planning the perfect place to
dine for maximum effect, with minimum
sweat. He vowed never to shop any
where else.
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