Put a little love in your heart {Listography 2011}.

 
Each Wednesday, Emily, @ Notorious MLE, Danielle, @ Elleinad Spir, and I are working our way through the lists of Listography 2011.
 
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List # Sweet 16.

List your favorite romantic comedies.


I've felt the need to narrow most lists down, with the exception of a few, but creating this list has taught me a few things about myself.

  1. I'm a total sucker for romance flicks of every variety... the cheesy, the predictable, the poor acting, the outdated... you name it.
  2. They are ALL my favorites.
  3. Hence, the list cannot be shortened.
  4. In fact, it's nowhere near completion.
  5. They say, these films make you "less happy."  No way Jose...
  6. I was in a pure state of joy- watching trailer after trailer in preparation for this post.
  7. I seem to have an affinity for films with Hugh Grant.  And Julia Roberts.  And John Cusack.  And you know Meg Ryan's in like 1/2 of them.
  8. I really need to familiarize myself with the pre-80's era when it comes to films.
  9. And even the post 2003.  Went through a little movie-watching-all-work-no-play gap there for a while.
  10. I love Jake Ryan.

So, without further ado, here is the [incomplete] list...
               

Are you a lovey dovey kinda person when it comes to movies?  What am I missing here??  Share in the comments, or write a big {or little} ol' post of your own, and link it up at Danielle's.  It was actually an unexpectedly fun list to write, and I can't wait to re-watch each and every one of them.  I could use a little more spring in my step.


{Speaking of spring, next week, we're sharing ideas for livin' green... }
 
Posted 4/13/2011
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31 comments:

  1. Kitchen BelleiciousApril 13, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    What a perfect list- it has all of my favorite movies EXCEPT my all time favorite. Hands down my favorite old romantic comedy- Can't buy me love! Oh boy was i head over heels in love with that movie- or wait- was it more like i was head over heels in love with patrick dempsy? LOL!
    Love the list days! keep them coming!

    I have the most mouthwatering, delicious wonton lasagna up today- I know you would love it

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  2. bestieApril 13, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    oh, torrie, i am loving your list as i love them all too! no matter how bad, cheesy, poorly written, i find joy in every single one. and let's not even get started on the soundtracks! Serendipity will be my choice for my ride into work today. Thanks for the reminder.

    xo

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  3. Danielle (elleinadspir)April 13, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I have a huge movie gap in my life...2006 to present. I guess one little addition to the family caused my movie watching to diminish. ;)

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  4. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Romantic comedies are probably my favorite too, so theres nothing wrong with a long list of them. Movies are like TV, magazines, books, all that to me. There are exceptions, but for the most part all of that it is an escape from real life and I want it to be fun and to make me happy :)

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  5. torrieApril 13, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    @Kitchen Belleicious OMG. Cannot believe I forgot to add that one!!! LOVE that movie. Okay, so consider that one officially on the list!!

    Oh, and another random one that I remembered after my post- All of Me!

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  6. torrieApril 13, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    @Bestie Okay, this is going to drive me crazy! Your comment just made me think of another one- Gross Point Blank! (love that cd!) ... Oh, and surprise, surprise- John Cusack's in that one too :).

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  7. torrieApril 13, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    @Danielle (elleinadspir) Exaaaaaactly. Hailey was born in 2003 :).

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  8. torrieApril 13, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    @Katie Yes- That's what I love about them! And escape from laundry, dishes, incessant dog hair...

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  9. Notorious MLEApril 13, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Romantic Comedies in NO way make you less happy. They fill your the planet with world peace, joy, Keira Knightly and Hugh Grant. All good things!

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  10. torrieApril 13, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    @Notorious MLE Love it. I just commented on your list that I’m in the air about the Bridget Jones movie since I liked the book way better, but due to Hugh alone, it’s now officially added… along with all of the others that I’ve added. =)

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  11. torrieApril 13, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    What about Hope Floats?? A favorite for anyone? My mom LOVES it, but I didn't add it because I can't remember what its about.

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  12. claire @ a peachtree city lifeApril 13, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    whew, for a minute i didn't see love actually and couldn't believe it! but then i saw it :) that's my all time fave. i already loved it but then tony and i happened to watch it the evening we got engaged - so that makes it even more special.

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  13. torrieApril 13, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    @*claire* Loooooooove that!! Now, I'm going to think you you two when I watch it ;).

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  14. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Say Anything and The Princess Bride will always top my list! I'm so nostalgic for those 80s movies...they just don't make 'em like they used to (I sound like I'm *in* my 80s!!)... Glad to see them on your list!

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  15. stephanie.April 13, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    so much to say and no time to say it so i'll just leave it at this

    I LOVE JAKE RYAN.

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  16. stephanie.April 13, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    back already. netflix 500 days of summer.

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  17. stephanie.April 13, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    are all girls just suckers for love stories...? i think i need to write a post on that.

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  18. Jennifer Squires RossApril 13, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Lots of great movies here! I can't get over how many people have The Princess Bride on their list. I have yet to meet anyone who didn't love it.

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  19. The Suburb ExperimentApril 13, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I don't watch very many movies but I probably have The Princess Bride and Love, Actually memorized. I've heard of a bunch on your list - I'll have to order them from the library since they're Torrie-approved. :)

    Jenn

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  20. JessApril 13, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Oh yes - i am SO with you on this one! And Serendipity is the first movie I watched on a date with my hubby!! Love!

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  21. torrieApril 13, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    @Stephanie Okay, will do for sure. I’ve heard about it, but there’s seriously so many (post 2003) that we haven’t seen, I wasn’t sure where to start! Will start here.

    So, you love him too??? Guess what Jacob’s middle name is?? (that may or may not be due to the fact that his father shares the same name ;)

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  22. torrieApril 13, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    @Jess We watched Wayne's World on our first date! Not nearly as romantic as Serendipity ;).

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  23. STYLE'NApril 13, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    now this is one to print and keep! I love these types of movies. I love Say Anything, Pretty woman, Pretty in Pink (ah that one brings up memories!). I think I should watch all of these this summer..you know when there is absolutely nothing on TV.

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  24. RebeccaApril 13, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Girls, step aside. I will fight you for Jake Ryan!

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  25. Joye SchwartzApril 14, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Fun list to do. I have to keep your list because you have watched so much more than I ever have, thanks for the suggestions!

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  26. Mary @ stylefylesApril 14, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Wow that is an intense list of romantic comedies. I'm not even sure I could think up that many!

    (I always have trouble when asked to recall names of movies, songs, etc. Apparently, it's just not my thing)

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  27. ValerieApril 15, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I love romantic comedies too. I'm a sucker for anything sappy and most of these are on my list too. I LOVE Jake Ryan! That's definitely one of my favorites. My other faves are How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, He's Just Not That Into You, Can't Buy Me Love, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and Father of the Bride. I need to check out a few of the movies on your list that I haven't seen yet!

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  28. torrieApril 18, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    @Valerie YES. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun is now *officially added!! I watched that over, and over, and ovvvvvvvver again. Loved it!

    (and I realized the morning after this post, that I can't believe I forgot to add another favorite- Can't Buy Me Love! Added too :)

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  29. torrieApril 18, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Note to Self:

    Catch & Release
    Benny & Joon
    So I Married an Axe Murder
    Catch & Release
    Rumor has it.

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  30. About Last WeekendApril 19, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Im with you on all these, I never tire of Meg Ryan (though wish she would have left her face as it was), also John Cusak is my favourite

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  31. Gilli T.May 3, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    dont forget "About Last Night"

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