Romance in general (DVD)

(yes I'll have it moved if/when they add the category) American romantic comedies ought to be packaged up and buried in a very large hole and topped with a headstone marked "False Advertising". I can't remember how many I've sat through, either by my own stupid fault or in some kind of compromise deal (well how else would I get someone to indulge me in watching tripe like "Jason X"?) only to be left stony faced at the distinct lack of comedy and stony-hearted at the even more distinct lack of romance. Romcoms are generally neither 'rom' nor 'com' in my experience but rather, anything empty-headed, dull and ...  Read the complete review

I love movies about romance and Sense and Sensibility is a truly romantic movie. In 1996 S&S won an Academy Award for BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY and 3 B.A.F.T.A.S for BEST FILM - BEST ACTRESS - BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS. Certificate:U *The Cast* Emma Thompson - Alan Rickman - Kate Winslet - Hugh Grant ~~~~~~~~~~~ Sense and Sensibility is the story of two sisters; Elinor (Emma Thompson) - being the eldest Elinor carries a lot of the burdens, she listens to her head rather than her heart Marrianne (Kate Winslet) - the opposite to her sister, she has a passion for life and doesn't seem to have any problem ...  Read the complete review

Holiday Affair (1996) is a lovely Christmas movie that the whole family can enjoy. Jodie (Cynthia Gibb) rushes into a department store to buy a train set, only to return it the next day. The sales clerk, Steve (David James Elliott) reluctantly gives her money back, despite store policy on no refunds. He is soon fired. Jodie is a widow with a six-year-old son Timmy, who wants a train set for Christmas. She has a steady boyfriend, Paul. He is a stuffy attorney who tries to buy Timmy’s love, but he would provide stability for Jodie. Timmy isn’t very happy when he hears Paul has asked Jodie to marry him. On the other hand, ...  Read the complete review