I love films, absolutely love films. They're my favorite form of escapism. I also love romantic films more than every other genre, but I have a very specific taste in what kind of these romances I love.
I may seem like an idealist, but I'm a realist at heart. I don't actually believe in true love and all of that hulabaloo. But, I love seeing love unfold realistically, naturally.
So, I wanted to make a list of these "new romantic" films that have left an impression on me...
The Five-Year Engagement |
I chose this film because although it starts out on a chipper note, it quickly leads into something many couples are dealing with in modern times: sacrifice.
Favorite moment:
Alison Brie and Emily Blunt channel Sesame Street for a sisterly heart-to-heart
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Blue Valentine |
All I can say is, duh!
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The Way We Were |
This movie is my guilty pleasure. It has everything I need in life: Robert Redford and Barbara Streisand (playing one of my favorite female character, like, ever!) Katie and Hubbell were doomed from the beginning, but - oh! - they were so good together in the meantime.
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Punch Drunk Love |
This movie is my most hopeful. I love it. Everyone is adorable. And weird.
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Before Sunrise (and its sequels) |
Celine and Jesse forever!
Also, this:
I want to be Julie Delpy being Nina Simone
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Take This Waltz |
Actually, this sums it up.
This scene - although simple - really struck me for some reason.
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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg |
I was 13 when I first stumbled across this film and it still remains one of the best finds of my lifetime and my introduction to French cinema. Also, did I mention it's entirely sung?!
Genevieve (I used to want to name my future progeny this and move to France, just so I could listen to the true melodic ring that this French name has)
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