If you're feeling blue, any of these movies will lighten your mood and may have you reminiscing about the good, old days - no texting or twittering in these movies, for those of us over-50.
1. When Harry Met Sally - This 1989 screenplay by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner (remember Meathead in All in the Family?) is a warm New York story (very much in a Woody Allen vein). Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are wonderful together as longtime platonic friends who keep dancing around their deeper feelings. Harry and Sally's instant attraction leads to a 15-year debate between them on whether sex will ruin a perfect relationship. The music by Harry Connick, Jr. is an added bonus to this film.
2. Pretty Woman - Richard Gere and Julia Roberts light up the screen in this 1990 irresistible comedy! In an improbable plot, Edward (Gere), a successful corporate mogul meets a carefree prostitute, Vivian (Roberts). Although their two lives are worlds apart, Vivian's energetic spirit challenges Edward's no-nonsense approach to life, and soon they are falling in love! A timeless rags-to-riches romance and if any lady over 50 doesn't love looking at Richard Gere and the clothes he buys for Vivian, I'd be amazed!
3. The Philadelphia Story was released in 1940 starring Cary Grant (romantic comedy at its very, very best), Katherine Hepburn and James Stewart. The film is about a Philadelphia socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the arrival of her ex-husband and an attractive journalist. Nominated for six Oscars, it won Best Actor for James Stewart and best adapted screenplay. A true classic for romantic comedy afficiandos!
4. Annie Hall - Woody Allan and Diane Keaton - a "real life pair" at the time, in a story about love and love of New York. As a native New Yorker I loved, loved, loved the shots of the city, a staple in any Allan film. Allan is his usual "schlumpy" neurotic self dealing with an implausible and impossible relationship and Keaton as a zany, repressed Mid-westerner is great. Won 1977 Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. The scene cooking lobsters is a classic!
1. When Harry Met Sally - This 1989 screenplay by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner (remember Meathead in All in the Family?) is a warm New York story (very much in a Woody Allen vein). Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are wonderful together as longtime platonic friends who keep dancing around their deeper feelings. Harry and Sally's instant attraction leads to a 15-year debate between them on whether sex will ruin a perfect relationship. The music by Harry Connick, Jr. is an added bonus to this film.
2. Pretty Woman - Richard Gere and Julia Roberts light up the screen in this 1990 irresistible comedy! In an improbable plot, Edward (Gere), a successful corporate mogul meets a carefree prostitute, Vivian (Roberts). Although their two lives are worlds apart, Vivian's energetic spirit challenges Edward's no-nonsense approach to life, and soon they are falling in love! A timeless rags-to-riches romance and if any lady over 50 doesn't love looking at Richard Gere and the clothes he buys for Vivian, I'd be amazed!
3. The Philadelphia Story was released in 1940 starring Cary Grant (romantic comedy at its very, very best), Katherine Hepburn and James Stewart. The film is about a Philadelphia socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the arrival of her ex-husband and an attractive journalist. Nominated for six Oscars, it won Best Actor for James Stewart and best adapted screenplay. A true classic for romantic comedy afficiandos!
4. Annie Hall - Woody Allan and Diane Keaton - a "real life pair" at the time, in a story about love and love of New York. As a native New Yorker I loved, loved, loved the shots of the city, a staple in any Allan film. Allan is his usual "schlumpy" neurotic self dealing with an implausible and impossible relationship and Keaton as a zany, repressed Mid-westerner is great. Won 1977 Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. The scene cooking lobsters is a classic!
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