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Sonia, I'm roping you in with an ask even though you're not always here (miss u, love u) 💜 we know you are the romcom QUEEN - give us your top 5 favourite romcoms!

Hi friend, thanks for this totally not difficult-at-all question. Lol.

Okay, as you know, I can’t ever answer anything succinctly. I am going to take this opportunity to plug this nonfiction book I’m listening to on audio, titled “From Hollywood with Love: The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of the Romantic Comedy.” –highly recommend it to anyone who is a rom-com nerd like me.

The book asks the following question to determine what can be considered a romantic comedy:

“If you removed the love story from this movie, would you still have a movie? If the answer is no, it’s a romantic comedy.”

With this question in mind, here is my list (not in ranking order, I’m just listing them as they come to me.) Also, yes, this means I can’t list the 2000 gem that was Miss Congeniality. That is my #1 favorite Sandy movie. Not to worry, though, Sandy B. still makes the list.

Here we go:

Serendipity: The trope. NYC as a character. The cast—John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, John Corbett, Molly Shannon, and the illustrious Eugene Levy who stole all of his scenes as the Bloomingdale’s employee making John Cusack’s life miserable lol. It’s just so good. It’s peak rom-com in the early 2000s. Those of you old enough to appreciate that era of rom-coms will know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s one of my all-time favs. 👏🏽

Two Weeks Notice: Sandy B. Listen, I had to work hard not to make every movie on this list a Sandra Bullock-starring film. I feel like choosing your favorite rom-com actress from the 90s/2000s is a little like choosing your boyband team from that same era. I am Team Sandy B. all the way. (No disrespect to Julia and Meg, and so many others who also made movies I loved.) I love Sandra in this movie opposite Hugh Grant, she’s so smart and so funny. The premise of this movie is actually one I still hold out hope for seeing written as firstprince fanfic someday. Sandra is an environmental lawyer who goes to work for a billionaire’s company in order to save a community center that is very dear to her. There are aspects of that plot that I think Alex and Henry would fit into, and aspects to tweak because I don't think Henry would be quite as arrogant or bumbling as Hugh's character. I could talk about this at length lol.

Definitely, Maybe: Again – the cast. Ryan Reynolds. Isla Fisher. Rachel Weisz. Abigail Breslin. The trope/premise?? So good. I love how it jumps through time and shows us how second chances present themselves in our lives. It’s just a really lovely film and probably my favorite Ryan as a rom-com leading man, though The Proposal is a close second.

Hitch: This movie had me in tears, both from laughter and emotions. Also, the scene where Will Smith is teaching Kevin James’ character how to dance. Iconic. "I'm making the pizza!" “Don’t need no pizza, they got food there!” 😂

My Big Fat Greek Wedding: Windex. Nia Vardalos and John Corbett, watching their characters meet and fall in love. Just so damn dreamy. 😍 I also really love how this movie portrays that when you choose a partner, you’re also choosing their family. 💖

Set It Up: I know this is six lol. But I had to add in a movie post-2010. I love this one so much. I know a movie has become part of my personality when I start adopting the dialogue into my everyday vernacular lol. “I overdicked” is said A LOT. 😂 Also GLEN POWELL. 😏

Thanks for the nice ask! 💕

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Top 10 Horror Comedies

Horror comedies offer a delightful blend of frights and laughs, creating a unique genre that appeals to fans of both horror and comedy. Here's a list of ten top horror comedies that have left audiences screaming with laughter:

Shaun of the Dead (2004): Directed by Edgar Wright and starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, this British gem brilliantly combines zombie horror with sharp humor. Shaun, a slacker, finds himself fighting off a zombie apocalypse while trying to win back his ex-girlfriend and reconcile with his mother.

The Cabin in the Woods (2012): Directed by Drew Goddard and co-written by Joss Whedon, this film deconstructs horror tropes while serving up scares and laughs. A group of friends heads to a remote cabin for a getaway, only to find themselves manipulated in a twisted experiment.

What We Do in the Shadows (2014): Directed by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, this mockumentary follows the lives of four vampire roommates living in modern-day New Zealand. Their everyday struggles and conflicts lead to hilarious situations, offering a fresh take on vampire lore.

Evil Dead II (1987): Directed by Sam Raimi, this sequel to "The Evil Dead" amps up the humor while retaining the gore and scares. Bruce Campbell's iconic performance as Ash Williams, battling demonic forces in a cabin, has made this film a cult classic.

Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010): Directed by Eli Craig, this film flips the "hillbilly horror" trope on its head. Two well-meaning hillbillies, Tucker and Dale, are mistaken for psychotic killers by a group of college students during a camping trip, leading to hilarious misunderstandings.

Zombieland (2009): Directed by Ruben Fleischer, this post-apocalyptic horror comedy follows a group of survivors navigating a world overrun by zombies. With a talented cast including Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin, "Zombieland" delivers plenty of laughs alongside its zombie mayhem.

Ghostbusters (1984): Directed by Ivan Reitman, this supernatural comedy follows a group of eccentric scientists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson deliver memorable performances in this classic film.

Gremlins (1984): Directed by Joe Dante, this dark comedy horror follows a young man who receives a mysterious creature called a Mogwai as a pet. Chaos ensues when he fails to follow the three important rules for its care, leading to the spawning of mischievous and malevolent gremlins.

Dead Alive (1992): Directed by Peter Jackson before he became known for "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, this New Zealand splatstick horror comedy is notorious for its extreme gore and dark humor. When a man's overbearing mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey and turns into a zombie, chaos erupts.

An American Werewolf in London (1981): Directed by John Landis, this horror comedy follows two American backpackers who encounter a werewolf while traveling in England. Mixing humor with impressive practical effects, this film has become a classic of the genre.

These horror comedies offer a perfect blend of scares and laughs, appealing to fans looking for a thrilling and entertaining movie experience.

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="800"] (PHOTO CREDITS: ARAYA DOHENY FOR GETTY IMAGES)[/caption] Iconic Roles take a look at some of the best performances by actors and actresses in film and television. While Steve Carell's portrayal as Michael Scott in the American version of The Office will undoubtedly go down in history books, the comedian exhibited a variety of roles he masterfully portrayed since making his cinematic debut in 1991's Curly Sue. Carell will shortly reprise his role as Gru in Minions: The Rise of Gru, the next episode in the Despicable Me franchise. Let's go over five of Carell's best live-action performances over the years. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) Carell followed up his breakthrough in the movie office hit Bruce Almighty (2003) by joining the star-studded Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Carell played Brick Tamland, a weatherman with an IQ of 48, in Adam McKay's directorial debut. Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, David Koechner, and Fred Willard also appeared in the cast. Critics lauded the picture as one of the best comedies of the 2000s. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, released in 2013, saw Carell resume the role. The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) Carell first established himself as a capable leading man in the film he co-wrote with Judd Apatow, who also directed. Andy Stitzer (Carell) is a 40-year-old man whose pals wish to assist him in losing his virginity. The American comedian portrayed a delusional and socially handicapped persona, which he would later reprise in various roles. The picture grossed more than $170 million at the box office, well above its $20 million production budget. Catherine Keener and Paul Rudd, among others, starred in The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Carell plays suicidal Marcel Proust researcher Dr. Frank Ginsberg in the two-time Academy Award winner narrative, who finds new life motivation in a road trip with his family to take his niece to compete in a child beauty pageant. Carell co-starred in the Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris-directed film opposite Greg Kinnear, Toni Collette, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin, and Alan Arkin. The film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and became an instant smash. Little Miss Sunshine grossed more than $100 million and received two Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (Arkin). Foxcatcher (2014) After many years in humor, Carell transitioned to drama in his later years. One of his most dramatic performances came in the film directed by Bennett Miller and written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman. Eccentric businessman John du Pont (Carell) transformed his Foxcatcher Farm home into a wrestling training center, inviting 1984 Olympic gold medalist wrestlers Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) and his older brother David (Mark Ruffalo) to join the team. Carell's unforgettable performance earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Despite being a box-office flop, the film was universally praised by critics. The Big Short (2015) Mark Baum (Carell) was one of the few persons who correctly forecast the housing market crisis in 2007. Adam McKay's critically acclaimed drama chronicles the real-life narrative of Baum and the other great minds who predicted the US housing bubble. Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt were among the cast members. The film received a slew of Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director, but only one was awarded: Best Adapted Screenplay. Aside from the performers' performances, the film is known for several cameos that break the fourth wall to discuss economic ideas.

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="800"] (PHOTO CREDITS: ARAYA DOHENY FOR GETTY IMAGES)[/caption] Iconic Roles take a look at some of the best performances by actors and actresses in film and television. While Steve Carell's portrayal as Michael Scott in the American version of The Office will undoubtedly go down in history books, the comedian exhibited a variety of roles he masterfully portrayed since making his cinematic debut in 1991's Curly Sue. Carell will shortly reprise his role as Gru in Minions: The Rise of Gru, the next episode in the Despicable Me franchise. Let's go over five of Carell's best live-action performances over the years. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) Carell followed up his breakthrough in the movie office hit Bruce Almighty (2003) by joining the star-studded Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Carell played Brick Tamland, a weatherman with an IQ of 48, in Adam McKay's directorial debut. Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, David Koechner, and Fred Willard also appeared in the cast. Critics lauded the picture as one of the best comedies of the 2000s. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, released in 2013, saw Carell resume the role. The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) Carell first established himself as a capable leading man in the film he co-wrote with Judd Apatow, who also directed. Andy Stitzer (Carell) is a 40-year-old man whose pals wish to assist him in losing his virginity. The American comedian portrayed a delusional and socially handicapped persona, which he would later reprise in various roles. The picture grossed more than $170 million at the box office, well above its $20 million production budget. Catherine Keener and Paul Rudd, among others, starred in The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Carell plays suicidal Marcel Proust researcher Dr. Frank Ginsberg in the two-time Academy Award winner narrative, who finds new life motivation in a road trip with his family to take his niece to compete in a child beauty pageant. Carell co-starred in the Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris-directed film opposite Greg Kinnear, Toni Collette, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin, and Alan Arkin. The film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and became an instant smash. Little Miss Sunshine grossed more than $100 million and received two Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (Arkin). Foxcatcher (2014) After many years in humor, Carell transitioned to drama in his later years. One of his most dramatic performances came in the film directed by Bennett Miller and written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman. Eccentric businessman John du Pont (Carell) transformed his Foxcatcher Farm home into a wrestling training center, inviting 1984 Olympic gold medalist wrestlers Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) and his older brother David (Mark Ruffalo) to join the team. Carell's unforgettable performance earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Despite being a box-office flop, the film was universally praised by critics. The Big Short (2015) Mark Baum (Carell) was one of the few persons who correctly forecast the housing market crisis in 2007. Adam McKay's critically acclaimed drama chronicles the real-life narrative of Baum and the other great minds who predicted the US housing bubble. Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt were among the cast members. The film received a slew of Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director, but only one was awarded: Best Adapted Screenplay. Aside from the performers' performances, the film is known for several cameos that break the fourth wall to discuss economic ideas.

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