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posted September 26, 2004 02:12 PM         

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Being a guy, of course I don't like the extreme chick flicks, but there are lots that I enjoy. What are some of your faves? Here are mine:

First Daughter (absolutely charming and not at all the tired plot you'd expect it to be)
50 First Dates
13 Going On 30
Never Been Kissed
Ella Enchanted
She's All That

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posted September 26, 2004 02:33 PM         

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One of my favorite chick flicks is; 'Playing By Heart'. Angelina Jolie and Ryan Phillipe star in it along with a long list of other famous actors.....that woman from the X-files, forget her name.........anyway, have you seen it Randall? If not, you should pick it up. I think you'd like it. Very good flick.

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posted September 26, 2004 04:37 PM           

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* Bridget Jones' Diary
* Love, Actually
* Roxanne

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posted September 26, 2004 04:56 PM         

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OMG!!!

That is my all time fave rom-com, 26!! My best mate and I watch that everytime we get together, it's such an amazing story, and the acting is superb!! Nobody has ever heard of that movie, so glad to know somebody else loves it, too!!

I also like:

Ever After
Pretty Woman
Forces of Nature
Intolerable Cruelty

I know there are others, but I can't think of them now.

Good topic, Randall!!
Ghani

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posted September 26, 2004 04:57 PM         

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Fifty First Dates
Bridget Jones' Diary
Deliver Us From Eva
Chicago
Moulin Rouge!

... Oh yeah... Right Ghani, Ever After was great

BTW, Randall... I like the new scrolly thingy

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posted September 26, 2004 06:14 PM         

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Great subject, Randall

Practical Magic
The Wedding Singer
Fried Green Tomatoes
True Women
Ever After
Valley Girl
Grease

***I haven't seen any of those current ones you mentioned, though.

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posted September 26, 2004 06:39 PM         

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Hmmm...

I really want to reply to this, but after doing some Google searching, I realize I haven't actually seen that many movies that are outright "chick flicks". The few I have would probably be on anyone's list and not worth mentioning. But, being a sappy, sentimental Libra, I always enjoy the romantic sub-plot of any movie. I'm really looking forward to seeing The Human Stain with Anthony Hopkins in it... looks awesome!

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posted September 26, 2004 07:07 PM         

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About A Boy

It's one of my all-time fave chick flicks.

paras, I don't think The Human Stain qualifies as chick flick material. It put me to sleep, anyway.

Love, Actually
Fried Green Tomatoes
Four Weddings and A Funeral
Ground Hog Day

Hugh Grant is in 3 of those films...oh wait I can make it 4 if I can just remember the name of the movie he was in with Julia Roberts...darn...

I like British and Irish guys.

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posted September 26, 2004 07:48 PM         

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I loved About a Boy too! Hugh Grant is dreamy

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posted September 26, 2004 07:54 PM         

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Notting Hill

That's the one I couldn't remember.

Yeah LS, there's something yummy about him.

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posted September 26, 2004 08:17 PM         

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Any chick flick by Drew Barrymore!

I love Jerry Maguire too.

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posted September 26, 2004 08:30 PM         

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Under the Tuscan Sun
Love Actually
50 First Dates

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posted September 26, 2004 08:36 PM           

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D'oh!

I don't know how I forgot one of 'em: Steel Magnolias

Practical Magic (mentioned above) was also a fun one.

tril - Ground Hog's Day's a chick flick?

re: Hugh Grant: Not usu. a big fan.
One of my favorite parts of Bridget Jones' Diary was when Colin Firth's character punched Grant's. Hard.

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posted September 26, 2004 09:04 PM         

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Hey Paras... just rented The Human Stain. I'll let ya know what I think. Sounds really good

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posted September 26, 2004 09:25 PM         

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Prox, rent About A Boy, then let me know what you think of Hugh.

Ground Hogs Day...dunno. It was mushy, right? Love story and all...maybe a stretch but men only watch it 'cause it's Bill Murray.

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posted September 26, 2004 11:09 PM         

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Pretty in Pink(Molly Ringwald). Ever since I was a little girl it's been my favorite! I'll admit it's a little cheezy and very 80's lol

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posted September 26, 2004 11:29 PM         

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OMG Ghani, very cool!!! Yes, what a fab. movie!! And you're right no one's heard of it! I think I've seen it about 10 times LOL! Yes, great acting and story line.

<goes out to rent the movie again>

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posted September 26, 2004 11:52 PM         

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*26Taurus~ Gillian Anderson... I lOVED that movie.. it is somewhat obscure.. didn't Jon Stewart star as well, as well as ?Anne Bancroft? and Sean Connery?
I didn't even read through the list.. but yours was the first reply I saw, and I wanted to say ...

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posted September 27, 2004 12:10 AM         

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Oh, you too pix?! Yes, a little obscure. A romantic/comedy/drama with a twist. Everyone I've seen it with is like 'What is going on?' And yes, Jon Stewart, Anne Bancroft, Sean Connery, Jay Mohr, Dennis Quaid......

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posted September 27, 2004 02:18 AM         

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I'm one of those people you hate to go to movies with, because I always pipe up- "Well, that would NEVER happen in a real relationship!" I cringe and hide my face like I'm at a horror film at the really, really sappy ones.

Dunno if you would call Sixteen Candles a romantic comedy?

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posted September 27, 2004 02:20 AM         

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The Human Stain:

It was probably a good book. I had some issues with the movie aside from how boring it was. Just wasn't right.

I'm also very uncomfortable with sex scenes involving Anthony Hopkins... love his movies... don't wanna see him nekid

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posted September 27, 2004 09:01 AM         

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I agree on The Human Stain, LS. Totally unbelievable, from Nicole as a maid who gets naked for A. Hopkins after he gives her a ride home, to Gary Sinise dancing up close with him...blah. It put me to sleep. Literally.

Speaking of Gillian Anderson, what was the period piece she made a few years ago? I'll have to look that up...it was a great chick flick.

I love period pieces...Sense & Sensibility, another fave chick flick with Hugh Grant!

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posted September 27, 2004 10:23 AM         

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Yea I just saw The Human Stain and didn't like it much either. I have a crush on Gary Sinice but other than that it was still boring. And I had to close my eyes during the Hopkins and Kidman love scene!

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posted September 27, 2004 10:58 AM         

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Ohh, Wimbledon. Saw that a couple of weeks ago, very sweet fluffy stuff. Enjoyed it.

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posted September 27, 2004 12:28 PM         

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The English Patient, Angela's Ashes.
Don't watch many "Chick Flicks"
Love Ben Stiller, anything funny by Charlie Sheen or Emillio Estavez.(sp)

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