The Holiday (2006)

Flixster - Share Movies

 
Well done romantic comedy/drama that features all four leads in great form. Let me start out by saying that Kate Winslet is my favorite modern era actress. She is awesome. For me it's Kate and then everyone else in today's cinema. Well maybe her and Sandra Bullock. I've loved ever since Heavenly Creatures (1994). Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz are women who are having men trouble and decide to switch homes over the Christmas holiday. Each will stay at each other houses to get away from their normal routine and away from their significant opposites. Kate comes to LA while Cameron goes to England. Jack Black and Jude Law play the new men who come into their lives. A very pleasing film with solid performances by all, especially Kate Winslet. Kate is one of the best actress in today's cinema. Cameron is funny as usual and gorgeous. Jack Black gives a surprising engaging performance as the guy who falls for Winslet. And Jude Law who in past movies can be very annoying is actually pretty good here. And veteran Eli Wallach almost steals the movie as a writer from Hollywood's golden age who becomes friends with Winslet. You will laugh and cry and enjoy this wonderful movie. The Holiday is one of me and wife's favorite movies.

Flixster - Share Movies

Graham: "Long distance relationships can work, you know."
Amanda: "Really? I can't make one work when I live in the same house with someone"

Valentine's Day Movie Schedule on TCM

I just saw TCM's schedule for Valentine's Day and it is very impressive. So maybe everyone can catch at least one of these great films with their loved ones and family or friends. Here is the list of movies to be shown on Sunday, February 14th. Check local listings for times.

Notorious (1946) Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman
High Society (1956) Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra
A Foreign Affair (1948) Marlene Dietrich, Jean Arthur
The More The Merrier (1943) Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, Charles Coburn
The Devil And Miss Jones (1941) Jean Arthur, Charles Coburn.....three of Ms. Arthur's very best
The Lady Eve (1941) Barbara Stanwyck, Henry Fonda....YES! I will be definitely watching this one.
Casablanca (1942) Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid
The African Queen (1951) Humphrey Bogart, Katherine Hepburn
Little Women (1949) June Allyson, Elizabeth Taylor, Peter Lawford
Ball Of Fire (1941) Barbara Stanwyck, Gary Cooper

What a list of films right? You can't ask for anything more. Would love to hear what films everyone else would like to see or plan on seeing. We will definitely watch The Lady Eve and maybe one of Jean Arthur's films. What a great way to spend time with family and friends while watching some of these classic films.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY to everyone!

I Was A Male War Bride (1949) is good romantic fun

I Was a Male War Bride Pictures
A wonderful mix of romance and comedy make I Was A Male War Bride one of my favorites. French officer Henri Rochard (Cary Grant) and Lt. Catherine Gates (Ann Sheridan) fall in love while on a mission in Germany. It's a courtship involving adventure, romance, accidents, mishaps and finally true love. The two decide to get married and everything is bliss, until Catherine gets orders to ship out ASAP back to America. They subsequently learn that the only way Henri can get a visa to emigrate with her is under the War Bride Act, as a spouse of a member of the expeditionary forces, in military regulations that allow war brides to accompany their husbands. So the roles are reversed and Henri in order to get past unbelieving Navy officers, must dress as a woman.

I Was a Male War Bride PicturesThis is a terrific comedy with both stars at their very best. Grant is his typical self, I don't think the man ever gave a bad performance. His Henri is the type of the guy who likes things to go a certain way, and when they don't look out. He will let you know how he feels about it. Sheridan is also very good as Catherine. She has always been one of my favorite actresses and I don't think she was given nearly enough credit for her ability as an actress. She showed a knack for light comedy and I wished she was offered more comedic roles during her career. War Bride is directed by ace veteran Howard Hawks, who also made Bringing Up Baby, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and of course my favorite movie of all time..His Girl Friday.


I Was a Male War Bride Pictures
 I Was A Male War Bride is breezy, escapist fun that will appeal to film lovers looking for laughs and romance. It's a great couples movie or even for the whole family to enjoy. And I believe it to be a very underrated film classic. So this is my pick for this wonderful blog called Sweet Romance.