Sentences with phrase «of classic romantic comedies»

So I wasn't surprised that, when given the freedom to create a personal story, Chris Rock would be more than capable — and Top Five is a very effective, often hilarious adaptation of Rock's stand - up in the tradition of classic romantic comedies (actually, structurally, the film is closer to screwball comedies of the 1930s and 40s — but more on that in a bit).

Burshtein's film has all the hallmarks of a classic romantic comedy.

For Tom Gormican, writer and director of That Awkward Moment, putting together a cast that could embody the ups and downs of a classic romantic comedy, while also remaining believable enough for the 20 - something audiences coming to see the film, was a daunting task.

Not exact matches

The queen of romantic comedies is best known for penning the classic When Harry Met Sally, and then writing and directing Sleepless in Seattle and You've Got Mail, among others.

The queen of romantic comedies is best known for penning the classic When Harry Met Sally, and then writing and directing Sleepless in...

As the days get darker and the nights grow colder, one of the most blissful things you can do this time of year is to spend the evening watching a classic romantic - comedy film.

While dinner and a movie is a classic concept that has never failed yet, our list of romantic things to do in Orlando includes outdoor parks, evening venues, nature, food and comedy.

As the days get darker and the nights grow colder, one of the most blissful things you can do this time of year is to spend the evening watching a classic romantic - comedy movie.

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With engaging performances from Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah, the movie, which follows a workaholic (Hanks» Allen Bauer) as he falls for an honest - to - goodness mermaid (Hannah's Madison), is an agreeable romantic comedy that's deservedly become a minor classic of the genre.

In 1999, she starred in the romantic comedy classic NOTTING HILL; and over the course of that same year, she starred in WONDERLAND, in which she earned the BAFTA Award for Best Actress; and WOMEN TALKING DIRTY, the latter of which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival; and THE LOST PRINCE, which earned her a BAFTA nomination.

It's a film that has the plot of a 90s romantic comedy but the weight and assurance of a Coen Brothers» classic... Burshtein has cemented her status as a filmmaker international audiences should have their eyes on.

These two couples have made a delightful romantic comedy that tugs at the heartstrings and rings of an instant classic.

Diane Keaton stars in a romantic comedy, Colin Trevorrow's baffling passion project, Isabelle Huppert's new comedy, and the re-release of a classic

Next week we get Ruby Sparks (very good, unexpected, non-traditional romantic comedy), Killer Joe (William Friedkin's grotty NC - 17 thriller, starring Matthew McConaughey), Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (documentary about the Chinese activist, said to be very inspiring), The Graduate (45th anniversary engagement of Mike Nichols» classic), Farewell My Queen (French period drama, said to be quite good), plus the wide releases of the Total Recall (possibly only for junk food fanatics, but who knows yet), so it's a good weekend to catch up on any holdovers you might have missed.

The minute It Happened One Night is brought up, a handful of old chestnuts gets inevitably evoked: its classic status as the ultimate romantic comedy, it...

It's a film that has the plot of a 90s romantic comedy but the weight and assurance of a Coen Brothers» classic.

This light, silly romantic comedy attempts to recall classic screwball comedies, not least, in the admirable feistiness of its lead female character.

With Peggy Sue, though, Cage's career kind of took off and the following year would see him star in both the Oscar - winning romantic comedy Moonstruck and the Coen Brothers» offbeat cult classic Raising Arizona.

Billy Wilder, for example, was originally dismissed by Sarris as a director without a personal style, and, indeed, Wilder tackled an astonishing range of material, from romantic comedies to film noir («Double Indemnity»), Hollywood tragedy («Sunset Boulevard»), journalistic expose («Ace in the Hole») and classic farce («Some Like It Hot»).

DVD Review by Kam Williams Headline: Romantic Romp from Woody Allen Arrives on DVD This delightful romantic comedy from Woody Allen is easily on par with the best of the legendary director's battle - of - the - sexes classics made back during the prime of hisRomantic Romp from Woody Allen Arrives on DVD This delightful romantic comedy from Woody Allen is easily on par with the best of the legendary director's battle - of - the - sexes classics made back during the prime of hisromantic comedy from Woody Allen is easily on par with the best of the legendary director's battle - of - the - sexes classics made back during the prime of his career.

When seeking the best American movies of all time, one could turn to Academy Award winners, sports movies, classic romantic comedies or the most patriotic movies of all time.

A classic style New York romantic comedy with touches of classic screwball and a sprinkling of terrific cameos, the former escort reminisces to a reporter (Illeana Douglas) about her rags to riches fairy tale — a chain of events affecting the lives of everyone involved, including Arnold's wife Delta (Kathryn Hahn), leading man Seth (Rhys Ifans), playwright Joshua (Will Forte) and even Isabella's therapist, Jane (Jennifer Aniston).

After briefly hearing of this film in January, They Came Together looks to be a homage of the romantic comedies of classic American cinema.

Pauline at the Beach (Kino Lorber Studio Classics, Blu - ray, DVD)-- After completing his «Six Moral Tales» (plus a pair of terrific literary period pieces), French filmmaker Eric Rohmer embarked on «Comedies and Proverbs,» a series of female - driven romantic comedies with headstrong characters, mis - matched couples, and the criss - crossing plots of a ShakespeareaComedies and Proverbs,» a series of female - driven romantic comedies with headstrong characters, mis - matched couples, and the criss - crossing plots of a Shakespeareacomedies with headstrong characters, mis - matched couples, and the criss - crossing plots of a Shakespearean farce.

More character - driven spy romantic comedy than espionage movie, this film harkens back to the classic days of the «star» film, and for the witty back and forth alone, this is better than you may have heard.

Despite sounding like the sub-title to a sequel of Brian DePalma's gangster classic CARLITO»S WAY, Nick Frost's latest film, CUBAN FURY, is in fact an outrageous romantic comedy co-starring Irish funny man Chris O'Dowd.

In this award - winning debut feature, Israel delivers a precious take on the classic romantic comedy, casting a pair of autistic characters as its lovestruck leads.

My Best - Friend's Wedding: One of the greatest romantic comedies of all time, featuring such classic comfort elements as: Julia Roberts, giant cell phones, multiple musical numbers, Carrie Preston and Rachel Griffiths as slatternly bridal cousins, scheming, a chase, and a fantastic ending.

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The list of movies suggested by Rogge includes everything from Hollywood classics such as The Thin Man, Gone With The Wind, and Funny Girl, to tear - jerkers like Love Story and Steel Magnolias, to your favorite modern romantic comedies like Sweet Home Alabama, The Backup Plan, and Wanderlust.