I don’t know about you, but in my teen years, there are lots of memories associated with the films I saw. Why is this? I don’t really know, but I suspect it might partially be because I didn’t watch a great deal of movies growing up. One of the films I swooned over as a…
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Romantic Movie Scene Spotlight | An Ideal Husband – Lord Goring and Miss Mabel
Read moreTHE FILM: An Ideal Husband (1999) THE PAIRING: Lord Arthur Goring (Rupert Everett) and Miss Mabel (Minnie Driver) THE MOMENT: Lord Goring Proposes to Mabel under the “Usual Tree.” Period dramas are gems no matter their sub-genre. This we strive to convey and continue to stress here on The Silver Petticoat Review. But for me,…
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Romantic Spotlight on Film | A Simple Proposal
Read moreTHE FILM: The Proposal (2009) THE PAIRING: Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds) and Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) THE MOMENT: Andrew follows Margaret In 2009, something unusual happened. The talented Anne Fletcher (known for one of my favorite chick flicks, 27 Dresses) directed a romantic comedy that was a global box office success. Romcoms aren’t exactly known for their prowess…
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Classic Romantic Moment: When In Rome’s Beth and Nick
Read moreHappy Saturday, everyone. I hope you’re enjoying a splendid weekend full of happiness and, perhaps a book or two. My weekend has been gloomy. Like, seriously, it’s dreary outside, which makes a person not want to do anything. I’ve read a bit, worked on a few blog-y things and made soup for dinner because it’s…
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Romantic Movie Scene Spotlight | Beastly
Read moreThe ideal memorable romance or single romantic moment is different for everyone. Universally, more of us will say there is at least one standout romantic moment in Pride and Prejudice, no matter the medium or adaptation. For me, that moment that “gets” me without fail is in the 2005 adaptation when Darcy finds Lizzie just…
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Romantic Spotlight on Film | Leap Year’s Anna and Declan
Read moreToday, over on Silver Petticoat, I am again spotlighting a classic romantic moment. The reason for this is simple: there are simply too many (or is there such a term as “too many” when it comes to romance?) poignant, cute and darling romantic moments in cinema. This one falls into the “darling” category, and is found…
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Romantic TV Scene Moment | Gilmore Girls’ Lorelai and Luke
Read moreOn this Valentine’s Day eve, I decided to feature one of my favorite TV couples: Lorelai Gilmore and Luke Danes. With all of the exciting news about Netflix reviving the beloved classic Gilmore Girls, featuring this couple’s first kiss seemed like an excellent idea. These two are universally liked as a pairing in my reading…
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