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Fantasy Romance Films Everybody Should Watch
Meet Joe Black (1998) dir. Martin Brest
Girl falls in love with the angel of death…
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Stardust (2007) dir. Matthew Vaughn
Boy falls in love with a fallen star…
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La Belle et la Bête (2014) dir. Christophe Gans
Girl falls in love with a beast…
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I Am Dragon (2015) dir. Indar Dzhendubaev
Girl falls in love with a dragon…
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White Snake (2019) dir. Jiakang Huang
Boy falls in love with a demon…
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thetheodispatch · 1 year
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Her (2013) dir. Spike Jonze
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filmledger · 9 months
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So in the book, I wanted to give Robbie and Cecilia what they lost out on in life. I'd like to think this isn't weakness or... evasion... but a final act of kindness. I gave them their happiness.
Atonement (2007)
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ariadnethedragon · 3 months
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THE LONGEST RIDE (2015)
Dir. George Tillman Jr.
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providence-park · 11 months
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Joaquin Phoenix as Theodore Twombly
HER (2013)
Dir. Spike Jones
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fairychium · 1 year
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“Could there be finer symptoms? Is not general incivility the very essence of love?”
Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
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heavenlycinema · 4 months
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Supernova (2020)
Harry Macqueen (Dir)
“You’re not supposed to mourn someone while they’re still alive.”
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gibsonsgirl · 1 year
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uh oh, i'm falling in love.
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oh no, i'm falling in love again.
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oh, i'm falling in love…
i thought the plane was going down,
how'd you turn it right around?
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noxofspades · 4 months
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Appreciating+analyzing Brokeback Mountain's first tent scene for it's 18th anniversary
It’s been 18 years since Ang Lee used his familarity of repression from his culture to bring Brokeback Mountain to life. Starring legendary actor, Heath Ledger, and his co-star, best friend + the godfather of his child, Jake Gyllenhaal.
And i want to show appreciation to the first tent scene. It’s the most famous scene along with Jack’s final speech. I guarantee that most non-viewer knows about either one or both of these. And while this sex scene is very impactful and a few ppl also like this scene, it's usually met with two types of reactions. First, plain homophobia. Like when ppl just immediately left the theatre, outraged or disgusted.
Ppl made parodies about this, and there was a trend of ppl showing someone this scene out of context and enjoy the shocked, horrified or disgusted reaction
On the flip side, there’s the ppl who loves+appreciates this film but has valid criticisms about this scene. It’s not realistic when it comes to prep. There’s the beans thing (even though Jack threw a whole tantrum about hating to eat this, so Ennis had to give him alternatives like hunting elk+getting soup).either way, that beans aspect is something ppl can't look past,therefore can't take seriously. This scene is too rough for some, too short for others. Or it feels really sanitized to them.
I see all of these points. I actually disliked this scene as well on my first watch when i was a young teen.However, as i grew older and i rewatched this film a few times, i developed a huge appreciation for this scene. i geninuely love this now. And coming from an aro/ace person, this one of my favorite scenes in cinema. And here's why...
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We know that Ennis is a virgin from the ‘sinner’ talk. And later on, you get the details of Ennis' trauma from being forced to see the horrific aftermath of a hate crime. So growing up, as he went through puberty…i don’t think he let himself fantasize about guy. And also, his parents were methodists, so add religion in his childhood.
So this isn’t only about him giving into his lust for Jack, this is about struggling with all these repressed emotions of fear, shame. He grew up, being denied the most simple pleasure of life. So this isn’t just about this sexual release, it’s a huge, shattering emotional release as well.
And putting all this together, this backstory is the reason why this scene is vital. I highly doubt that with all this repression+trauma, that Ennis would make any kind of move, romantic or sexual. Heck, i don’t even think he was fully aware of his feelings until this moment. It implied in the short story that even though he doesn’t know why he’s so happy around Jack, he could still just palm the white of the moon.
So i believe this is the only way he could face not only his lust, but his emotions. Having Jack being aroused and explicitly state with his actions how much he wanted this
This being THE MOMENT where Ennis could experience true freedom. Let the restraints go and just vulnerable with another person. And i think it being it at night, in the dark helped give him that extra courage.And because of all the pent up lust went with his emotions, he just lost control at the sound of the belt unbuckle and just roughly took Jack on the spot.
I like how this subverts my expectation. Jack is the impulsive, extroverted and bold one. And also, i'm used to scenes where when someone is hesitant or really scared to be intimate with someone, they are usually soothed and they will slowly let themself experience pleasure. But instead, Ennis is overcome with lust, and fully takes over.
And the moments after Jack is pushed down just gets me. You hear tiny little noises of excitement from him, cuz the shy, reserved man he knew suddenly shoved him down, shaking hard from lust+impatience. And he is just waiting, while Ennis is rushing to undo his pants then practically rips off Jack's . No pleasantries, nothing, just does him raw. Is this ideal in real life? Hell no. But as a fantastical concept, i find that incredibly hot. I may not find ppl sexually attractive, but i appreciate a spicy scenario, as long as i’m not involved.
And i appreciate the film not framing the loss of Ennis' virginity as comedic or even victorious, like a prize he finally won. I often see this in media with male characters having sex for the first time. This, while abrupt, is still taken seriously. Ennis is really clumsy, and even though he’s doing the work, he’s not the one in control. He is barely hanging on, really overwhelmed by all these new sensations. The surprise, the bliss and no matter how hard he tried he couldn’t last long. The way he pressed his forehead onto Jack’s back as the orgasmic sensations abruptly hits him.
And Jack aggressively slamming on the tent floor when the release hits him. Iconic. Apparently, Jake G added that in, which shocked Ang lee in a good way. And yeah, that definitely adds to the level of intensity that this whole scene built up to.
And there’s also this brief scene i like where the two, especially Ennis, is just WIPED OUT. And while a part of me wondered why it’d be like if this scene lasted longer, I think it also really adds to the intensity of Ennis’ experience. The physical and the emotional release is so monumental for him that not only he wasn't able to last long, it also just shattered every ounce of his physical energy.
And i like how it didn’t linger on the afterglow. It’s a quick cut to the outside shot of their tent, as you still hear their panting. I liked this because it emphasizes how this was truly impulsive this act was. How desperate they were to just feel each other that they even couldn’t utter a single word. And they couldn't even take the time to fully undress or enjoy each other's bodies yet. This was just instinctive and animalistic.
And it's the fact that there's no music, and it's all shot close up, alternating from Jack+Ennis that makes it feel more authentic. To me, it doesn't feel staged, and that again, just adds so much.
And i love the contrast between this and the second tent scene. Ennis surrenders in both but has different reactions. Because of the overwhelming lust+emotions, this moment is rushed.
But after struggling to process that he found so much freedom+pleasure in something society deems immoral, he gives into his desires and enters the tent. Now since the physical barrier has been crossed, and the pent up lust is satiated, he is forced to face his emotions. And allow Jack to fully see him the most vulnerable he's ever been. The way he clutches his hat like a shield and struggles to make eye contact.
The way Jack sees all this and responds with so much tenderness. How he kissed him, whispers reassurances and cradles him. And Ennis feels safe enough to properly enjoy Jack's body. And feel his chest. That soft kiss he plants a moment later. Just gives me so many butterflies.
On the first watch, it's really sad to see Ennis so scared. But on a rewatch, when you know the details of his trauma. Soul-shattering. You fully realize how much he needed to be soothed +held like this😭😭
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And then i found this great website, Brokeback Mountain Love Scene Tent – Book & Movie Library (whythebookwins.com)
where it talks about the symbolism of the nature+ tent. I love how it points out how nature is their silent witness. Whether it’s for their frantic first time, or more tender ones that happen later on. And how the tent is so confined, which reflects Jack+Ennis’ relationship. Because of our cruel society, they had to hide their love+vulnerability from the world. And because of Ennis’ trauma and internal struggle, it’s only this tent on Brokeback Mountain, that is truly becomes their only safe haven.
Heath+Jake did fantastic in both of these scenes. Especially the first one. I'm glad that there were proper measures to make sure these two were very comfortable and they weren't exploited in any way.
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orangesinwinter · 2 years
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blackfilmmakers · 19 days
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dearabsolutelynoone · 6 months
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I watched these films when I was an impressionable teenager and now I have an unrealistic and borderline delusional view of love
About Last Night (1986) dir. Edward Zwick
Quote: “You don't know what love is. You've gotten everything you have always wanted and now you're feeling sorry for yourself because there's something you want and you can't have it. But you had it! I gave you love. But you asked me to leave and I left.”
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Pretty Woman (1991) dir. Garry Marshall
Quote: “I'd really like you to stay. I don't want to be alone tonight.”
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Ever After (1998) dir. Andy Tennant
Quote: “And we, Princess, are supposed to live happily ever after.”
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Dance With Me (1998) dir. Randa Haines
Quote: “I don't wanna be in love.”
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You’ve Got Mail (1998) dir. Nora Ephron
Quote: “Kevin, this woman is the most adorable creature I've ever been in contact with, and if she turns out even to be as good-looking as a mailbox, I'd be crazy not to turn my life upside down and marry her”
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Someone Like You (2001) dir. Tony Goldwyn
Quote: “I know it hurts. I know. It's so hard to believe that something that wonderful can ever happen to us again, but it can.”
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) dir. Joel Zwick
Quote: “I came alive when I met you.”
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Maid in Manhattan (2002) dir. Wayne Wang
Quote: “No, honey. It's more like a dream, you know? And for one night, you're living it for all of us. Don't think about tomorrow. Don't think about anything but tonight. Tonight, the maid is a lie. And this, this is who you really are.”
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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) dir. Donald Petrie
Quote: “You can't lose something you never had.”
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The Last Song (2010) dir. Julie Anne Robinson
Quote: “Love is fragile. And we're not always its best caretakers. We just muddle through and do the best we can. And hope this fragile thing survives against all odds.”
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chollliii · 1 year
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Juno (2007) dir. Jason Reitman
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romeverafter · 3 months
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A few bits of #RomComBracket housekeeping
the bracket will stay on Twitter for 2024
in light of everyone enjoying the expanded field last year, we will keep it with a starting round of 128 movies
nominations will open on New Years Day and close Jan 14
the full bracket will be released Jan 25
as usual, it will start on Valentine’s Day with polls running daily until we crown our victor
please remember While You Were Sleeping won last year, so nobody get mad when it’s not there
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esmeisdumb · 4 months
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me + him
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ardentlyinlovedarcy · 11 months
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