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Are Romantic Comedies Distorting Our View Of Relationships?

Romantic comedies may indeed be distorting our view of relationships, sometimes in harmless ways, and other times in ways that are a little troublesome.

Most people meet their life partners in school, through friends or family, or at work. But romantic comedies insist that soulmates often just happen to run into each other. A classic example occurs in the film “Notting Hill” (1999), in which the movie star played by Julia Roberts wanders into the bookshop owned by the Hugh Grant [...]

One of the great things about some of these high speed internet deals is that you have so many more opportunities – especially when it comes to movies. There are all kinds of streaming services that allow you to watch some of your favorite movies online.

Here are just a few:

Hulu
This is one of the more popular streaming services that not only lets you watch your favorite movies but your favorite television shows as well. There are plenty of classic movies you can choose from, but if you want access to the newer stuff, you’ll need to sign in. Still worth the visit.

Crackle
Operating much in the same fashion as YouTube, the interface is easy enough to navigate to find what you are looking for. They even offer digital rental services and have an extensive library of some of the best movies around.

Netflix
Netflix Instant, to be exact. This online streaming service gives you access to thousands of movies and shows. Netflix isn’t shy about incorporating lots of stuff from the indie films genre or the international world of films as well so you’re bound to find something to enjoy.

Why leave your house and go to the video store?

For years children have been playing the wicked Queen, “Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?” The quote from Disney’s Snow White instantly brings the Queen to mind, bringing with it memories of dwarves, a handsome prince, and a beautiful maiden. For purists and film buffs, the quote evokes eye rolls. The actual quote begins “Magic mirror on the wall”
Many fans of the original Star Wars trilogy will agree that “May the Force be with you” was often spoken by the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Han Solo, however, spoke the famous words [...]

With the end of the Sopranos and other television shows not providing closure for their audiences, there has sparked an outrage. People watch American cinema to be entertained with a full story that goes from start to finish. We watch many shows just to know what happens next, or what happens at the end. Not providing closure is like waving a juicy steak in front of our eyes and never letting us have it at [...]

3D movies have been around for years, but today we are seeing a surge in the amount of 3D films being released. 3D technology is featured in the newest TVs to give that theater quality experience to home viewers. It would seem that 3D is the next level of home entertainment. Many argue that 3D distracts from a films story, but does it really?

As more 3D films are released each year, the general public grows more accepting of the [...]

A good movie soundtrack can make all the difference in the world. If you take a comedy and put scary music to it, that movie won’t be a comedy anymore. Test it out. The same concept applies for a horror movie. If you put funny music to it, that movie won’t be a horror movie anymore. Most movie viewers don’t realize it, but music plays the biggest role in regards to the atmosphere of the movie. The soundtrack to a movie is highly underrated, [...]

If you love movies and you have time to kill, then it’s recommended that you check out a few movie blogs. Movie blogs can be fun to read, but only if you end up in the right place. The best way to figure out what movie blogs are the best for you is to pay attention to movie blog titles.

If a movie blog has the title “We Review Short Films,” and you’re more into feature films, then this would be a blog to avoid. Is this new to you? Catch up here Don’t even bother clicking on the link.Check out this link here. You want to find a movie blog title that sucks you in right from the start. If you have any doubt, look for a different blog.

Once you find a movie blog title that piques your interest, enter the site, read a blog or two and leave a comment. When you leave a comment, you immediately become a part of the community. This is a great way to discuss movies with others who have similar interests. In many cases, it can also lead to lasting friendships. Keep in mind that most friendships last because two parties are interested in the same hobbies. Therefore, if you want to add friends in your life, then begin searching for movie blog titles now.