Falling in Love at the Movies

Falling in Love at the Movies

Romantic comedies have had an incredible influence on popular culture, shaping everything about how we think of relationships to fashion. Often swept aside in film history, these movies are thought of as pure comfort viewing. Although they certainly provide those fuzzy feelings, they have also had a significant artistic influence and cultural impact. Falling in Love at the Movies explores the impact and legacy of one of the film’s most beloved genres: the rom-com.
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Spring Is Here(1930)

A young woman is torn between the nice guy her father likes and the bad boy he doesn't.

Spring Fever(1927)

In this silent film, a shipping clerk pretends to be a champion golfer to win an heiress' heart.

The Damned(1969)

This film focuses on the collapse of a wealthy family during the reign of the Third Reich.

True Love(1989)

Bride and groom plan their weddings on their own while grappling with cold feet.

Dogfight(1991)

Set in 1963, a romance involving a Marine on his way to Vietnam who encounters more than he bargained for when he takes part in a sadistic Marine ritu ...

The Man Who Would Be King(1975)

Two con artists set out to take over a remote Asian land with a priceless golden treasure.