Christmas Romantic Comedy

Elizabeth is the star of a popular cooking show and author of numerous cooking books. When Alexander, her manager, sees forest ranger Jefferson, who lost his cabin in a fire, comment on TV about how he would love to have a home-cooked Christmas dinner, he decides to organize a special live show on Christmas, where Elizabeth would cook him Christmas Dinner. However, what he does not know is that Elizabeth can’t cook, and trying to keep Jefferson and the viewing public from finding out on a live show may be a little difficult… “Christmas in Connecticut” is a true feel good Christmas movie that will get you in the spirit of the holidays. One DVD you should add to your romantic comedies on dvd collection.
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What’s Up Doc DVD

Annie Hall DVD

Manhattan

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Romantic Comedies on DVD : What’s Up Doc DVD
What’s Up Doc is an eccentric romantic comedy, directed by Bogdanovich and starring the very talented Barbra Streisand and Ryan O’Neal. This movie is a deliberate tip of the hat from Bogdanovich to a masterpiece from the 1930’s, Bringing up Baby (1938). In this movie, Barbra Streisand plays a captivating women who distracts a soon-to-be-married musicologist, played by Ryan O’Neal. What’s Up Doc, a movie with plenty of zealous moments, a cult favorite.

Romantic Comedies on DVD : Annie Hall DVD
Woody Allen career was still rising as a comedian when he wrote and starred in Annie Hall, a semi-autobiographical movie, which will mark his career as his biggest breakthrough triumph. Annie Hall features an Academy Award winning Best Actress Diane Keaton who is in a relationship with the urban neurotic Allen (Alvy Singer). Annie Hall is probably, to this date, one of the most genuine and bittersweet romances you can find in a movie. While it can be truthfully be called a romantic comedy, Annie Hall, is much more than that, it is also a very philosophical movie. Annie Hall is a major turning point and one of the best romantic stories told on the big screen.

Romantic Comedies on DVD : Manhattan DVD
Manhattan is the most complete movie directed by and starring Woody Allen.  The movies is beautifully filmed all in black and white is about a group of urbane but neurotic people from Manhattan in search of fulfillment and happiness, depicting their weaknesses, their loves, their worries and frustrations. The movie features the relationship between Allen, a 42 years-old man, and a 17 year-old girlfriend (Mariel Hemingway). Manhattan is a classic and, with Annie Hall, is one of Woody Allen’s masterpiece.

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A quick look at the 70’s

Peace & Love. What began in the 60’s as a small revolution for more freedom and more rights peaked in the 1970’s with the hippie movement. However, this revolution did not stop that. The revolution and hippie movement grew bigger. Free love, the increasing change in gender roles, the use of drugs are the big impacts of this decade, which certainly showed

The hippie movement, the civil rights movement, free love, the growth of rock and roll, changing gender roles and drug use certainly had an impact. This new counter culture certainly also had some impacts on the film industry. The 70’s also saw the rise of a new genre of film makers and young film makers. A new Hollywood genre was born.

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Breakfast at Tiffanys DVD

The Apartment DVD

Charade DVD

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Romantic Comedies on DVD : Breakfast at Tiffanys DVD
The Centennial Collection of Breakfast at Tiffany’s : a five stars DVD. The Centennial Collection is a great improvement to the oldest DVD versions of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, therefore definitively the version to own on DVD! Breakfast at Tiffany’s is, with no doubt, one of the landmark films of the 60’s, starring one of the landmark stars of the 60’s, Audrey Hepburn. This movie is probably Audrey Hepburn best loved movie of all time. In this film, she plays the role of Holly Golightly, a refined urbane Manhattan party girl. Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a modish adaptation of the Truman Copte’s story. This stunningly beautiful movie was nominated in several categories at the Academy Awards Oscars and won in two categories. Breakfast at Tiffany’s, one of the best romantic comedy movie ever you should own now.

Romantic Comedies on DVD : The Apartment DVD
One of our top ten films of all times! The Apartment is with no doubt, one of the biggest daring films from the 60’s.  The movie appeared as film censorship was being (very slowly) abolished in America. The Apartment expressed what other movies before would have never allowed : some freedom of language and some tolerance in more explicit matters, including sex. This film is an entertaining and charming romantic comedy that has sharper edge than most in movies in its genre and from that time. Watch the movie and you will quickly see why this movie won five Oscars including Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture.

Romantic Comedies on DVD : Charade DVD
Charade adds a new great dimension to Cary Grant legendary charm! Charade is unique movie which oscillate between three genres : romance, suspense/thriller and comedy.While worthy of a Hitchcock movie, Charade still remains mostly a romantic comedy. Audrey Hepburn and the suave Cary Crant form a beautiful combo in Charade. Charade is a great classic film full of international intrigue! A must-see film for any movie lovers.

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A quick look at the 60’s

The 60’s marks the transition of America and Europe to changes, between the after-war period to social progressive values, and will see an increase of political awareness and and the cry for liberty of women. Those social trends will will peak in the 70’s. The 60’s is a turbulent decade, full of changes, advancements but also tragedies. The film industry is reflected by those new social values and events, but also by the emergence of Rock’N Roll and fashion. The popularity of Barbie among young girls, the creation of the twist dance, the death of Marilyn Monroe, the assassination of J.F. Kennedy, Women’s Liberation, the Beatles, the apparition of the miniskirt, the beginning of Woodstock and Summer of Love in San Fran, the assassination of Martin Luther King, racial stereotyping protestations, the first man on the moon with Apollo 11 and the first heart transplant are all events and tragedies that happened and influenced the 60’s.

Cinema wise, the film industry reached it’s all time low, because of high cost of production and the lost cost of movie tickets. To counter this problem, multiplex theaters were created and due to financial difficulties, smaller studios were quickly purchased by multinational companies.

Don’t miss more movies from the 60’s reviews, coming up on Romantic Comedies on DVD soon!

Roman Holiday DVD

Sabrina DVD

White Christmas DVD

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Romantic Comedies on DVD : Roman Holiday DVD
The modern fairy tale or the reverse Cinderella! In this movie, Cinderella is played by Gregory Peck, while the beautiful Audrey Hepburn plays the prince charming (!). Disconnected from the real world, a young and adventurous European Princess (Audrey Hepburn) decides to run away from the protective hands of her parents and guards to discover the world, helped by a news reporter (Gregory Peck).

In 1953, Audrey Hepburn was one of the most famous female stars, winner of several awards, including Best Actress in this captivating comedy and romance from William Wyler’s  in 1953. This 5 stars production is perhaps the most romantic movie ever made!

Romantic Comedies on DVD : Sabrina DVD
A movie that deserves a ten! Directed by Billy Wilder, and perfectly acted by Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn, this comedy depicts the story of a young Sabrina, who hopelessly falls in love with the son of the playboy her father works for. This successful movie was remade into a successful remake by Harrison Ford in 1995. However, the original remains our favorite and Sabrina is a brilliant movie you will enjoy over and over again!

Romantic Comedies on DVD : White Christmas DVD
The holidays are coming soon? Get your version of White Christmas on DVD now. White Christmas is a must-see Christmas movie for the entire family. A variety of wide-screen productions monopolized the big-screen market during the 1950’s and among them is the Paramount’s hit film White Christmas, made in 1954. The movie depicts the adventures of two talented men who, after the war, team up together to sing in dance and become one of the hottest show in show business. White Christmas is a movie full of humor, romance and great performances. Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye are simply sensational together. Christmas wouldn’t be the same without that movie which will sure get you into the holidays spirit.

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A quick look at the 50’s

The 1950’s, known for many influencing matters. First, the 50’s is the decade representing post-war. An era where people are going for abundance, leisure time activities, an advancement for the middle-class values, the rise in popularity of modern jazz and the rapid climbing of today’s biggest industry : fast food and drive-ins. As a matter of fact, some of the biggest fast food chains were founded in the 1950’s, such as McDonalds, Jack in the Box, A&W and much more. The 1950’s also represents the baby boomer, electric appliances and a great development for the film industry : the rising popularity of drive-in theaters for younger viewers. The 1950’s is also influence by the need of new symbols of rebellion. Influential actors appear in Hollywood : Marlo Brandon is the new symbol of anti-authority, James Dean is the “first American teenager”, Elvis Presley, the king of Rock’N Roll.

Many movies will mark that eventful decade, especially romantic comedies.

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