Hi, All! It’s an absolute pleasure and honor to be here at the Book Brew.
It’s February, as if you didn’t already know. That means it’s time to celebrate all things romantic.
I’m a sucker for a good romance. If a box of tissues or dancing shoes are required, then it’s a hit with me! Even better if it’s a late eighties, early nineties. There’s just something about the soundtracks and feel for that era that really resonates with me. Maybe that’s because I was still dreaming about finding real love when I first saw them back in the day. So…
This this is my homage to old, ionic romance movies that have major moments that make me smile whenever I think of them. I hope they make you smile, too — click on each movie title to be taken to a magical movie moment.
From Top Gun to Indecent Proposal — which ever the romance movie, you can guarantee the pivotal romantic moment in the movie is an iconic one. They’re memorable, and the reason why those movies have become all time favorites for me.
Top Gun, 1986 — Which takes me straight to the bar scene, and Maverick claiming ‘she’s lost that loving feeling’.
Dirty Dancing, 1987 — “Nobody puts Baby in the corner.”
Some Kind Of Wonderful, 1987 — Watts puts on Keith’s diamond earrings and says, ” What do you think?. He replies, “You look good wearing my future”.
Cocktail, 1988 — “If Jordan gives birth to a fine Irish son, there will be Cocktails and Dreams for him one day to run. A business that will yield the financial windfall, to be franchised in every suburban shopping mall. If a daughter arrives to bless our clan, I guess the shit will finally hit the fan. But this I shall promise thee, I’ll never let her marry a guy like me. Still if our child is the naughtiest of girls or the wildest of young men, I swear I’ll be the best dad I can. And never ever get spooked again.” And boy, does he get spooked again! LOL
Say Anything, 1989 — Remember that scene? Out on the lawn, John Cusack putting himself out there with the Ghetto Blaster blaring out the madly romantic vibes of Peter Gabriel’s In Your Eyes.
Ghost, 1990 — Sam Wheat, “It’s amazing, Molly. The love inside, you take it with you.” *hands out the tissues*
Indecent Proposal, 1993 — “If you ever want something badly, let it go. If it comes back to you, then it’s yours forever. If it doesn’t, then it was never yours to begin with”. Diana.
These are just some of my favorites. I’m willing to bet my whole romance-movie collection that you have favorites too! I hope you share them in the comments section, along with your favorite moment from said movies. Let’s share the love!
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Nicole Hicks
14 years agoHmmm Favorite 80s romance huh? Dirty Dancing definitely… Pretty Woman…. Princess Bride… Pretty in Pink… Man you are making me think!
JoAnne Kenrick
14 years ago AUTHORThanks for stopping by and commenting, Nicole!
OHHHH Pretty in Pink! I love that movie…but Duckie should have ended up with Andy — he was REALLY romantic and loyal. And his shoes rocked.
J.M. Madde
14 years agoNice post. Have to say, Tom Cruise does it for me every time. Your book looks great!
Maureen O. Betita
14 years agoWow, some great movies there. I can’t click over to them right now, but will check them out later!
It took me a long time to come to romance movies…but I like the idea of pulling out scenes… What a fun idea!
Jen Binford
14 years agoI would have to be Pretty in Pink is my favorite. Every time that movie plays I have to stop and watch it!
Jen
Leanne Dyck
14 years agoOh, yes, Dirty Dancing is the one for me. Can’t beat that throbbing beat.
Shiela Stewart
14 years agoOh I love the eighties movies. Two of my favorites. Flashdance and Footloose.
I love that moment in Flashdance when the couple are sitting at the table for dinner and she takes her bra off without removing her shirt. Priceless! I practiced that for days.
Footloose. Any dance scene specifically at the dance when they all forma circle and dance. Loved it!!
Johanna Johanna
14 years agoAwesome some of my favs are on your list! Sixteen Candles, Romancing the Stone, and Overboard are a few more of my favs!
kathleen ann gallagher
14 years agoGreat idea, JoAnne. The old romantic movies are wonderful. One of my all time favorite is, They Way We Were. I remember the last scene when Barbra Streisand flicks the hair out of Robert Redfords eyes after running in to him after they break up. It was a touching last scene.
Another old classic is Love Story with Ali McGraw and Ryan O’Neal. A great line from the movie, is “love is never having to say your sorry”.
Cindy L
14 years agoAll of these movies I’ve watched over and over. Another favorite of mine is Last of the Mohicans. “You stay alive, no matter what occurs! I will find you. No matter how long it takes, no matter how far, I will find you.”
JoAnne Kenrick
14 years ago AUTHORHi, guys!! WOW so many comments 🙂
Thanks for dropping by and saying hello.
M.J., Tom Cruise in the 80s early 90s was a heartthrob indeed, even before his big romantic lead roles! Remember The Outsiders?! Oh my! And thanks for the comment about the book — hope you enjoy if you pick it up 🙂
Maureen, xx thanks for dropping by and commenting — sorry to have torn you away from work! *opps*
Jen, Pretty in Pink WOOT! I entered a contest to design that dress Andy made, before the movie was filmed. Of course I lost — had I won, she’d have looked a right state LMAO
Leanne, Dirty Dancing. All time favorite! Love a man who can move…Love Patrick!
Shelia, now we’re talking. Footloose, the finale dance is totally rocking. And Flashdance…woah — fantastic soundtrack.
Johanna, Romancing the Stone, that’s a classic. Michael Douglas isn’t much of a hottie, but in that movie…OH he rocks the hot stranger to the rescue role. LOVE IT.
Kathleen… “love is never having to say your sorry.” wonderful line indeed.
So who is your favorite leading man in all the romance movies? So many to choose from, but I think you’ve probably already guessed mine…
Patrick Swayzee
but also
Kurt Russell
two very different guys who play two totally different types of ‘heros’.
Deena Remiel
14 years agoPretty Woman, when Richard Gere risks his fear of heights and goes up the fire escape, Julia Roberts says she saves him right back. I just find everything about the movie and Richard Gere romantic. Oh yeah, the piano scene! *sigh*
Deena Remiel
14 years agothought I’d grace you with a clip…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AJYmjlB9E4
Heather Bennett
14 years agoAh, yes Joanne, but DO remember that Patrick was also an ‘Outsider’! He played the older brother, the one who could have been a Soc, but was taking care of his little brothers and ended up a Greaser. Fave book as a teen.
LOVE all these movie. Such a trip down memory lane. Anyone ever do the Feris Buehller at Sears Tower? I DID! And wow…my Grandma took me to see Footloose in the theatre. I think I’ve seen it 100times. lol
Thanks, Joanne! Fun blog!
katrina whittaker
14 years agoBlue Lagoon is my fav old movie romance.. 😉 innocent love !!! pretty woman and Def Dirty dancing !! geesh that guy has moves !!!
Ps loved your book Jo !!! <3
🙂 kat via facebook 😉
JoAnne Kenrick
14 years ago AUTHORahh Deena, fantastic scene from Pretty Woman! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I tried snails once, she should count herself lucky she lost it before it found her mouth LOL
You and me both, Heather. I can’t recall how many times I re-read/watched The Outsiders. At the time, I had a thing for Ralph Macchio (Johnny) Perhaps because he needed someone to take care of him?! And it still makes me cry.
Not really romance related, but definitely feel-good. Here’s my favorite scene from Ferris, for Heather:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgd46QiHz4I
JoAnne Kenrick
14 years ago AUTHORAnd…this is the movie that MADE me fall in love with Kurt Russell and his comedic romance type roles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzwGwsdaeQo
JoAnne Kenrick
14 years ago AUTHOROh my gosh, Katrina, I’d forgotten about Blue Lagoon. Such a visually beautiful movie.
Heather
14 years agohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRbzZG_JxYY
This is my favorite, Joanne! 🙂
Back when Charlie was drool-able.
JoAnne Kenrick
14 years ago AUTHORClassic scene, Heather! He was totally swoon worth.