Not sure what sort of movies to get for that special someone? Try choosing your favorites from this list of romantic films:
1. The Other Sister-Juliette Lewis and Giovanni Ribisi have plenty of obstacles to overcome when they wish to get married “like everybody else”; yet their bright, lovable portrayals of Carla Tate and Danny McMann pull it off quite nicely. Made in 1999, directed by Gary Marshall.
2. The Bachelor-Chris O’Donnell’s character Jimmie Shannon originally plans to marry a random woman in order to inherit his grandfather’s fortune; yet soon learns that real love is worth more than any fortune in the world. Made in 1999, directed by Gary Sinyor.
3. Titanic-DiCaprio and Winslet star as figures involved in a class-crossed romance, falling deeply in love only days before the terrible sinking that killed thousands. Made in 1997, directed by James Cameron.
4. Pride and Prejudice-The title is almost self-explanatory because both of these feelings abound in this miniseries, yet the characters of Elizabeth Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy gradually put such predispositions aside as they turn instead to romance. Made in 1995, directed by Simon Langton. Based on the masterpiece by Jane Austen.
5. Romeo and Juliet-For the more artistically inclined among us, I offer this vintage bit of Shakespeare about two youngsters falling in love, while their families fight to the death in the streets of medieval Verona. Made in 1968, directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
6. Ever After-Drew Barrymore shines in the role of Danielle, an updated version of Cinderella for sixteenth-century France. Not only does she fall in love with Prince Henry, but she also gives him a few pointers on running a country in between their romantic encounters. Made in 1998, directed by Andy Tennant.
Friday, July 4, 2025