What Warms the Cockels of Rogue's Heart?
Sweet title, huh? Cockels. I'm not sure where exactly they are in the heart, but I am pretty sure that emotions are seated in the sub-cockel region. Therefore, when you are all emotional, your cockels get warm, because, you know there's activity going on below them.
Enough of cockels. This is the second section of the "Joel and Dre's Top Movie Lists" feature. Today's list: Romantic Comedies.
I really feel like the romantic comedy is overlooked, particularly by men. There is a lot to love about the genre, especially since the invention of the "Dick Flick." (I've trademarked that name by the way) This sub-genre is what would traditionally be known as a chick flick, but is told from the male perspective, thereby becoming, a "Dick Flick." Examples are "Something's Gotta Give," "What Women Want," and "Sleepless in Seattle." The birth of this genre came, in my opinion, in 1989 with the first on my list:
1. When Harry Met Sally (1989) -- This movie was actually sort of groundbreaking for its time, if you think about it. The breaks during the movie where real couples are shown discussing their own relationship hadn't really been done in romantic comedies before. Also, while "Bull Durham" and others had dabbled at making a Rom-Com from the male perspective, this was the first to jump with both feet. It also is damn funny. Even if you've never liked romantic comedies before, give this one a shot, it may give you a whole new perspective.
2. Moonstruck (1987) -- Norman Jewison (a much underappreciated director) leads an all-star cast, Olympia Dukakis, Danny Aiello, Cher, and Nicolas Cage among others. Between this movie and my love of gangster films, it's sort of a shame I wasn't born Italian. There is a lot to love here, not least of which is some fantastically drawn characters. Nicolas Cage is inbetween films like "Raising Arizona" and "Leaving Las Vegas," and what he brings to table is perfect. Not zany, but just on the edge of realistic and believable. Cher is a conundrum. She is the only woman in the history of the world that ages backwards, and while she doesn't ever really act (no not even in "Mask") she always seems perfect for the role. **Note to Madonna** ditch your agent, call Cher's ** End of Note** Watch this with somebody you love, it's well worth the cheese.
3. The Graduate (1967) -- This might ruffle some tail-feathers as it doesn't fit into the traditional category of a Romantic Comedy, but it is funny as hell, and it is about falling in and out and back in to love. It's the basic story of boy meets girl, boy is seduced by girls mother, boy falls in love with girl, boy breaks it off with girls mother, girl leaves boy, boy gets girl back, but maybe not. Simple, really. It also is one of the greatest films ever made, period. The music, cinematography, acting, and especially the script are all top-notch. Oh and did I mention that Anne Bancroft ,in her prime, was one of the most beautiful women ever. This wasn't the first thing that Dustin Hoffman ever did, but it is what made him a star. Excellent film, I can not recommend this enough.
The Best of the Rest: High Fidelity (2000), As Good as It Gets (1997), and Love Actually (2003). Guys I know this is a category of film that we often try to avoid, but check out some of these. You and your special lady will both be pleased.
Coming Soon: Westerns - not just for cowboys anymore!
Enough of cockels. This is the second section of the "Joel and Dre's Top Movie Lists" feature. Today's list: Romantic Comedies.
I really feel like the romantic comedy is overlooked, particularly by men. There is a lot to love about the genre, especially since the invention of the "Dick Flick." (I've trademarked that name by the way) This sub-genre is what would traditionally be known as a chick flick, but is told from the male perspective, thereby becoming, a "Dick Flick." Examples are "Something's Gotta Give," "What Women Want," and "Sleepless in Seattle." The birth of this genre came, in my opinion, in 1989 with the first on my list:
1. When Harry Met Sally (1989) -- This movie was actually sort of groundbreaking for its time, if you think about it. The breaks during the movie where real couples are shown discussing their own relationship hadn't really been done in romantic comedies before. Also, while "Bull Durham" and others had dabbled at making a Rom-Com from the male perspective, this was the first to jump with both feet. It also is damn funny. Even if you've never liked romantic comedies before, give this one a shot, it may give you a whole new perspective.
2. Moonstruck (1987) -- Norman Jewison (a much underappreciated director) leads an all-star cast, Olympia Dukakis, Danny Aiello, Cher, and Nicolas Cage among others. Between this movie and my love of gangster films, it's sort of a shame I wasn't born Italian. There is a lot to love here, not least of which is some fantastically drawn characters. Nicolas Cage is inbetween films like "Raising Arizona" and "Leaving Las Vegas," and what he brings to table is perfect. Not zany, but just on the edge of realistic and believable. Cher is a conundrum. She is the only woman in the history of the world that ages backwards, and while she doesn't ever really act (no not even in "Mask") she always seems perfect for the role. **Note to Madonna** ditch your agent, call Cher's ** End of Note** Watch this with somebody you love, it's well worth the cheese.
3. The Graduate (1967) -- This might ruffle some tail-feathers as it doesn't fit into the traditional category of a Romantic Comedy, but it is funny as hell, and it is about falling in and out and back in to love. It's the basic story of boy meets girl, boy is seduced by girls mother, boy falls in love with girl, boy breaks it off with girls mother, girl leaves boy, boy gets girl back, but maybe not. Simple, really. It also is one of the greatest films ever made, period. The music, cinematography, acting, and especially the script are all top-notch. Oh and did I mention that Anne Bancroft ,in her prime, was one of the most beautiful women ever. This wasn't the first thing that Dustin Hoffman ever did, but it is what made him a star. Excellent film, I can not recommend this enough.
The Best of the Rest: High Fidelity (2000), As Good as It Gets (1997), and Love Actually (2003). Guys I know this is a category of film that we often try to avoid, but check out some of these. You and your special lady will both be pleased.
Coming Soon: Westerns - not just for cowboys anymore!
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