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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Girlfriends(1978)

A young photographer fights to build her career while coping with her best friend's marriage.

Crossing Delancey(1988)

An aging woman hires a matchmaker to find her independent granddaughter a man.

Yentl(1983)

A Jewish girl masquerades as a boy to study Torah, but falls in love with her best friend.

Losing Ground(1982)

A philosophy professor responds to her husband's philandering by pursuing fulfillment on her own.

Secrets of an Actress(1938)

A leading lady falls for a married architect who's invested in her play.

My Reputation(1946)

A widow generates small-town gossip when she falls in love too soon after her husband's death.