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"She's rewriting his love story. But can she rewrite her own? Emma Wheeler desperately longs to be a screenwriter. She's spent her life studying, obsessing over, and writing romantic comedies-good ones! That win contests! But she's also been the sole caretaker for her kind-hearted dad, who needs full-time care. Now, when she gets a chance to re-write a script for famous screenwriter Charlie Yates-The Charlie Yates! Her personal writing god!-it's a...
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"From culture writer and GQ contributor Scott Meslow, an in-depth celebration of the romantic comedy's modern golden era and its role in our culture, tracking the genre from its heyday in the 80s and the 90s, its slow decline in the 2000s, and its explosive reemergence in the age of streaming, featuring exclusive interviews with the directors, writers, and stars of the iconic films that defined the genre"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Romantic-comedy-obsessed Annie Cassidy dreams of being the next Nora Ephron. She spends her days writing internet content, rewatching Sleepless in Seattle, and waiting for her movie-perfect meet cute. If she could just find her own Tom Hanks--a man who's sweet, sensitive, and possibly owns a houseboat--her problems would disappear and her life would be perfect. But Tom Hanks is nowhere in sight. When a movie starts filming in her neighborhood and...
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Rosalind is the daughter of banished Duke Senior and is being raised at the court of Duke Frederick, with her cousin Celia. She falls in love with a young man named Orlando, but she is banished by Duke Frederick, who threatens death if she comes near the court again. Celia goes with Rosalind. Disguised as the boy Ganymede, Rosalind enters the forest of Arden. Upon their arrival in the forest, they happen upon Orlando and his manservant, who are fleeing...
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"Prepare to swoon, ugly cry, laugh, and fall in love with this officially licensed exploration of the impact and legacy of one of film's most beloved genres from Turner Classic Movies: the rom-com. Spanning decades of romantic comedies-from movies of the 1930s such as It Happened One Night and the rom-com craze of the '80s and '90s including When Harry Met Sally... all the way to contemporary hits like Crazy Rich Asians, and everything in between-Falling...
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A lonely artist who literally envisions disasters around every corner and an emotionally distant photojournalist meet in the aftermath of a train accident and soon their lives are transformed. This romantic comedy about love, life and death marks the live action feature debut of Australian animator Sarah Watt. Winner of Best Film and Director at the Australian Film Institute awards.
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New York City architect Natalie works hard to get noticed at her job but is more likely to be asked to deliver coffee and bagels than to design the city's next skyscraper. And if things weren't bad enough, Natalie, a lifelong cynic when it comes to love, has an encounter with a mugger that renders her unconscious, waking to discover that her life has suddenly become her worst nightmare, a romantic comedy, and she is the leading lady.
9) Esio Trot
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Dustin Hoffman stars as retired bachelor Mr. Hoppy in this charming romantic comedy based on Roald Dahl’s beloved novel. Hopelessly in love with his neighbor, Mrs. Silver (Judi Dench), who lavishes all her affection on her pet tortoise, Alfie, Mr. Hoppy seizes an opportunity when she wishes for Alfie to grow larger. He devises a clever plan involving hundreds of tortoises to win her heart. As his elaborate scheme unfolds, their lives take an unexpected...
11) Overboard
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Leonardo is a selfish, rich playboy, and Kate is a hard working single mother hired to clean his yacht. After unjustly firing and refusing to pay Kate, Leonardo falls overboard when partying and wakes up later with amnesia. To get payback, Kate convinces Leonardo he is her husband and puts him to work - for the first time in his life! Can a lie keep a new love together?
12) Love, Rosie
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Rosie and Alex have been best friends since they were 5, but are their own worst enemies when it comes to love, life and making the right choices. One awkward turn at 18, one missed opportunity, and life sends them hurtling in different directions. Will they find their way back to one another or will it be too late?
13) The Comeback
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Jeff and Tisa Murray move their family back to their hometown of Atlanta after Tisa is offered her dream job. When Jeff's mom and her copious lovers greet them upon arrival, family drama quickly overshadows the dream and forces them to deal with the issues that were long swept under the carpet.
14) She Came to Me
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A composer with an unfinished opera, a spiritually conflicted psychiatrist, and a free-spirited tugboat captain collide on an unpredictable voyage into uncharted waters in writer-director Rebecca Miller’s enchanting romantic comedy.
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Stacy Holt (Brittany Murphy), an associate producer for daytime talk show hostess Kippie Kann (Kathy Bates), is frustrated when her boyfriend Derek (Ron Livingston) refuses to discuss his past relationships. With the encouragement of her co-worker Barb (Holly Hunter), she delves into his Palm to learn about his ex-girlfriends. Using the show as a ruse and Barb as her guide, Stacy interviews and befriends them, only to discover that the past, in a...
16) Morning Glory
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For Becky (Rachel McAdams), running a TV show in New York City was the big break she dreamed of…until star co-anchors Mike (Harrison Ford) and Colleen (Diane Keaton) declare an all-out, on-air war. Making the show work with its cast of eccentric characters and outrageous story angles will take a major miracle, but Becky is ready to rise and outshine.
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On the verge of turning 15; Georgia sets her sights on the new guy at school, ‘gorgeous sex-god’ Robbie, who plays bass for the Stiff Dylans. Unfortunately, Robbie happens to already be dating her evil archrival; blonde, perfect Lindsay. With her flamboyantly dressed cat Angus and her girl posse, the Ace Gang by her side, Georgia sets her mad schemes in motion to nab the boyfriend of her dreams and have the best birthday party ever.
20) 10 Years
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A group of friends reunite at their high school reunion, each with their own unbelievable story. Starring Channing Tatum (Magic Mike, 21 Jump Street) and Rosario Dawson (Sin City).
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