Romantic Comedies That He’ll Love Too

Romantic comedies are often considered synonymous with “chick flicks,” but there are some that guys can tolerate or even enjoy. Men have a romantic side as well, even if they can’t publicly admit it. The trick is to find movies that aren’t told 100% from a female point of view. Here are a few suggestions.

There’s Something About Mary (1998), starring Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz, is a raunchy comedy directed by the Farelly Brothers. This is a movie that encourages the viewer to sympathize with [...]

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Romcoms and Career Women: Can You Have it All?

When you watch a lot of romantic comedies on television, you might see that many of the women who are portrayed in these shows seem to have everything. Not only do they have husbands, beautiful children and beautiful homes, but they also seem to always have time to joke around with their significant others, spend time with their children, cook a nice dinner and clean a spotless home while working a career. If you aren’t able to [...]

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What’s Your Romantic Comedy Heroine Type?

When people think of romantic comedies, they most often think of a lovelorn woman who must face obstacles in order to be united with the object of her love. Sometimes this is the original person she was in love with, and sometimes she comes to realize that there is someone better out there for her – sometimes even someone who was there all along but who she only saw as a friend. There are many twists on this basic formula, but it can [...]

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5 Best Romcoms Made Before 1960

There is nothing better than a great romantic comedy. They may be harder to find, but some of the best romantic comedies of all-time were made before 1960.

The first great old romantic comedy is “His Girl Friday” starring Carey Grant. The film follows two news reporters as they fall in love covering an important story. You will laugh out loud hundreds of times as you follow this great love story.

“The Shop Around the Corner” may be a very traditional romantic comedy, but that does not keep it from being great. The film stars James [...]

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5 Dreamiest Male Characters in Romantic Comedies

In no particular order:

1. Clark Gable as Peter Warne in It Happened One Night

Down-to-earth, sometime-alcoholic newspaper man Peter Warne will stop at nothing to send in his scoop but manages to fall in love with the spoiled heiress about whom he is wrting. After enduring many troublesome adventures with Ellie on their journey to New York, all Peter wants at the end of the day is her affection — and the $39.60 he spent on her. He is a simple guy who knows what he wants and is not afraid to ruin an engagement [...]

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