10. Ever After Cinderella remakes are a dime a dozen in the romance genre, but this is by far my favorite take on the story. Drew Barrymore's "Cinderella," when told by bandits that she can leave with whatever she can carry, picks up the Prince and walks off with him. That's what I call a strong heroine.
9. Come September I love this movie because it has a little of everything... farcical comedic situations, a steamy romance between Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida, a fresh romance between Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin, and beautiful Italian backdrops.
8. When Harry Met Sally This is a classic romance that documents the very believable journey a friendship takes to lasting love.
7. Far & Away This is simply the perfect historical romance novel set on screen. Even though I'm no longer a die-hard Tom Cruise fan, the love story speaks for itself.
6. Love & Basketball My husband and I love to watch this movie over and over together. And despite what he may lead you to believe, it's not just because of all the basketball. The most poignant scene comes near the end when Sanaa Lathan's character challenges Omar Epps's character to a game of one on one for his heart.
5. Love Actually This is one of my favorite movies because it looks at several different forms of love, and handles each relationship in a beautiful, funny and relatable way. This movie is rich and delicious like chocolate.
4. Butterflies Are Free I love Goldie Hawn and this 70s movie is an obscure favorite. A young blind man finally moves out on his own and falls in love with his kooky neighbor to the horror of his overprotective mother.
3. Gigi This is another movie that makes me happy just thinking about it. 1958's Best Picture Oscar winner. Wonderful music, lush French landscapes and the juxtaposition of the 1900's French courtesan class portrayed with 1950's values.
2. A Patch of Blue I recently re-watched this movie after not having seen it since I was a child. I remembered it as my favorite Sidney Poitier movie, but not as a romance. As an adult, I can appreciate how avant-guard it was to make this touching film in such racially charged times. It was even better than I remembered.
1. The Princess Bride My favorite movie of all time. Witty dialogue, stellar performances and comedic adventures all for one thing... a true love that not even death can overpower. The perfect movie and a timeless romance.
I've been avoiding my writing all week. Now, in my defense, Monday was a holiday. No one else was working so I figured, why should I? Now Tuesday is my normal day for Critique Group so I don't normally get any writing done then (nevermind that I overslept and never made it to the meeting). Finally, I used Wednesday for quiet meditation and reflection on my book (read: playing games on my computer). So all in all, this week has been a complete loss. And not just for writing, I neglected the gym and the laundry. But, I'm hoping to do some of those things today, except... My husband bought me Mariah Carey tickets for my birthday and the show is tonight....