May 4 2012
Jab We Met (When We Met) (2007) Genre: Romantic Comedy Grade: B “Changing fortunes await wealthy but dejected industrialist Aditya (Shahid Kapoor) when he meets a spirited chatterbox named Geet (Kareena Kapoor) on a train in this breezy romantic comedy from Bollywood director Imtiaz Ali. Nursing a broken heart, Aditya ends up traveling with the(…)
Apr 20 2012
Charade (1963) Genre: Romantic Suspense Grade: B+ Witty, sophisticated, and elegant – this falls under the category of “they don’t make them like this anymore.” The pairing of Hepburn and Grant isn’t my favorite – he does look a little long in the tooth for her – but … damn, he’s Cary Grant and he(…)
Oct 21 2011
The Proposal (2009) Genre: romantic comedy Grade: B+ Movies which are specifically made to be romantic comedies are often a mixed bag for me and often don’t work well enough for me to even finish the film. I had been eyeing this one for a while and watching the star rating at Netflix before finally(…)
Aug 12 2011
50 First Dates (2004) Genre: Romance/Comedy Grade: B NOTE: there will probably be spoilers for the events of the film. Read at your own discretion. “You’re the girl of my dreams…and apparently I’m the man of yours.” – Henry Roth Even as I sit here writing this review, I can’t believe it. I’ve actually watched,(…)
Mar 18 2011
Aanrijding in Moscou (Moscow, Belgium – English title) (2008) Genre: Romance/Drama Grade: B- Here’s a film I took a chance on, not expecting much but which turned out to be surprisingly good. Those interested in older woman/younger man themes take note: the heroine is a full 12 years older than her younger love interest. Matty(…)
Dec 13 2010
Dear Ms. Perkins, This was a book I just knew I would like. I often talk about the unexplainable pull I have to certain things. Movies, television shows, books. There are certain ones that just tug at the very fiber of my being and say, “You’ll love me!” Ms. Perkins, your book was not(…)
Nov 30 2010
Dear Ms. Donovan: It is no secret that I am a fan of your early books, especially Knock Me Off My Feet and Take A Chance on Me. The quirky characters, quirkier animals, semi-farcical situations, and likeable heroines all appeal to me. It is also no secret that I have not been as enchanted with(…)
Jul 16 2010
While You Were Sleeping (1995) Genre: romantic comedy Grade: A The first time I saw this film was with a dear friend of mine who told me I’d love it. Me, I was skeptical since I wasn’t really into romantic comedies then but by the end of the movie, I was in love with it.(…)
Jun 7 2010
Dear Ms. Stacey: There has been a good deal of buzz around your upcoming release, Exclusively Yours, which is also one of the titles included in the Carina Press launch. Curious on both counts and always looking for a good contemporary Romance, I was anxious to read Exclusively Yours. And while I didn’t love, love,(…)
May 29 2009
Conversational Film Review: Silther (2007) Genre: horror comedy Reviewers: Jaili and Dionne Galace (a.k.a. Bam) I asked Bam if she would do a conversational review with me. Without a blink, she agreed. She even did an awesome summary: Slither (2007) is a splatter-horror and dark comedy about a beautiful, hapless schoolteacher Starla Grant (Elizabeth Banks)(…)
May 27 2009
Dear Ms. Wells: It’s hart to recommend a funny book because everyone’s idea of funny is different. Jayne didn’t love Between the Sheets and I would be hardpressed to argue that she would like How to Score. I did, however, enjoy this book and I’ll try to articulate why I liked it so readers can(…)
Apr 3 2009
Grade: B+ Genre: Romantic Comedy (1997) Certificate: 15 Dear Theodore Witcher, A few days ago, someone suggested I should review Bridget Jones’s Diary. I searched for it in my DVD library and found your film love jones instead. love jones – which you’ve also scripted – is a simple and predictable romantic comedy and yet,(…)
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