May 12, 2008 | Filed under: Stuff
Update:
I had so much fun reading all the comments and remembering all the great movies I’ve seen. I couldn’t pick the winners myself so www.random.com helped me out. Jackie Colt and Roxann drew the winning numbers, so congrats there! Email me with your snail mail and a few books choices . . .
Original Post:
First of all, I forgot to say HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all of you, even if your kid is of the four-legged variety, or you’re a penis-carrying human and therefore not quite technically eligible for motherhood. We had a DESPERATELY needed low-key weekend. Yesterday Alpha Man took me out to breakfast and then later bbq’d burgers for dinner, which was right up my alley. Please. Red meat and cheese? My two favorite food groups. Oh, and the Chips Ahoy for dessert was PERFECT. My sweats are tight but it was perfect.
Anyway, it was a movie weekend. We saw WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS in the theater, and then the next day caught TWENTY-SEVEN DRESSES and JUNO on DVD. And then last night we caught one of my old time favorite movies ever, ROMANCING THE STONE.
Basically, I’ve swamped myself in romantic comedies. I love all movies, but do have to admit to a soft spot for the romantic comedy. Maybe because it’s my favorite genre to write, or maybe because I’m a hopeless romantic I-Love-Lucy style. (See, oh, just about any blog entry to understand why)
In any case, I have a point, and yes, I’m getting to it. It’s a question of the day type of post today, and I’ll be drawing a few names randomly to win a book from my backlist, so here goes. What’s your favorite romantic comedy? Come on, share. Inquiring minds want — need — to know!
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Dee Thompson says:
My favorite romantic comedy is called The Tao of Steve. It’s a little indie film few people saw about an overweight,part-time kindergarten teacher who attracts women like flies to honey. He has a tried and true recipe for getting women, which is extraordinary because he’s so unappealing in most ways. He of course falls in love and becomes a different person. It’s very funny with a lot of unexpected laughs.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 3:35 amDee
StaceyB says:
My favorite is French Kiss.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 3:58 amI watched it at least once a month.
Pat L. says:
Overboard with Goldie Hawn and Curt Russell.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 4:02 amPat L. says:
SPOILER - SPOILER - SPOILER - I wanted to ask - anyone watch Suvivor and what did you think if you did?
Can’t figure out why Parvati won over Amanda. I think she is a phony. Don’t know why Erik changed his mind between his questions to the final two and the vote.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 4:05 amLaura says:
Favorite romantic comedy, hands down, When Harry Met Sally. I love that movie!
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 4:10 amMental P Mama says:
Arthur!!!!
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 4:24 amjulie says:
Charade with Carey Grant and Audrey Hepburn. Not only does is it a romantic comedy its got a really great mystery/thriller aspect.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 4:24 amElizabeth K says:
“The Sure Thing.” LOVE John Cusack.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 4:26 amjulie says:
Wow. I really should read my post before I well post. The movie is still great but I can understand if you don’t take my word for it after that awful post.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 4:26 amJudy f says:
Happy Day after mothers day.
I can’t think of a fav romantic comedy. Brain is not working yet.
Pat I was shocked at Survivor. Amanda deserved to win. At least she got Ozzy. I was shocked how some of the people went after Amanda. Sour Grapes.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 4:27 amAnn from Montana says:
When Harry met Sally
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 4:32 amAmy L says:
“While You Were Sleeping”
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 5:11 amand
“Never Been Kissed”
Laurie says:
Glad you had a good Mother’s Day! We were incredibly lazy and didn’t do much - took my mom to City Barbeque for dinner - very casual and comfortable!
Miss Congeniality and While You Were Sleeping are favorites of mine. My absolute movies are The American President and Love Actually, but they’re not especially comedic.
Have a great day! (don’t enter me in the contest)
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 5:40 amChrista says:
my Best Friend’s Wedding
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 6:15 amLiza says:
I love “While You Were Sleeping” and “You’ve Got Mail”.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 6:25 amDevon Ellington says:
Bringing Up Baby is one of my favorites, with Katharine Hepburn. And Christmas in Connecticut with Barbara Stanwyck. Those make me laugh every time!
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 6:29 amSherry says:
Hi
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 6:33 amI enjoy your blog this is my first to post a comment.
one of my favorite movies is Something to talk about.
Sherry
Twydee says:
My all time favortie comedy romantic love story is …..”Overboard” with Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 6:36 amKeeper of the Catnip says:
Oh gosh, this being my favorite genre too, where do I begin? I have a gazillion on my shelf.
OK, let’s say, P.S. I Love You. Liked the recent Made of Honor too. McDreamy in a kilt was just too funny!!
Survivor threw me too. Amanda mastered competition. Parvarti just mastered lying and seductive decieving. I agree with Judy, Amanda is still the winner. She got Ozzy. Was that not the sweetest confession of love?! Swoon.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 6:42 amTreasia Stepp says:
Gosh I have so many of them it’s hard to narrow it down to only one. Pretty Woman, Something to talk about, How to lose a guy in 10 days, Under the Tuscan Sun, Shall we dance, laws of attraction, Practical Magic and so many more.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 6:56 amRobin says:
I’m glad you had a nice Mother’s Day! My favorite romantic comedies are Notting Hill and Never Been Kissed, but really I’ll watch so many of them over and over again. (I loved 27 Dresses!)
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 7:03 amAshley says:
Glad to hear you had a nice Mothers Day!
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 7:13 amThese are some of my favorites that I own and watch repeatedly:
Sweet Home Alabama, How to Loose a guy in 10 days, Empire Records, Pretty Woman, Good luck Chuck, and to many more to list.
How was What Happens In Vegas?, I’m dying to see it, maybe I can get a child-free weekend soon!!
Karen says:
Sleepless in Seattle, Under The Tuscan Sun, Something’s Gotta Give and I could go on and on - it’s obviously my favorite genre too! 
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 7:13 amPatty L. says:
Sweet Home Alabama. I love this movie and aobut a millon others, but I never pass up an opportunity to watch it.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 7:17 amWanda H. says:
Without a doubt, When Harry Met Sally, with War of the Roses coming in a second, even though it’s not technically a ‘romantic comedy.’
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 7:25 amAllie says:
While You Were Sleeping, Sweet Home Alabama, and The Cutting Edge. And The Thomas Crown Affair (recent version–haven’t seen the original yet).
I LOVE romantic comedies.
My very favorite!! 
I have to add that I am VERY lucky–my husband will sometimes watch these movies with me!! And he hardly fusses at all!
Especially if I bribe him with homemade pizza.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 7:29 amBailey Stewart says:
While You Were Sleeping, The Wedding Date, and The Holiday.
Happy day after Mother’s Day everyone.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 7:49 amJen(aside) says:
Coyote Ugly, Sweet Home Alabama, Top Gun, uumm… I could go on forever. Hitch was great, too.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 7:49 amCryna says:
Glad you had a great Mother’s Day.
I would have to go with Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride and I loved Pure Country.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 7:53 amJackie Colt says:
Humm, a tie between You’ve Got Mail and When Harry Met Sally.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 8:04 amHappy Mother’s Day to you.
Ashley Elizabeth says:
My Favorite Romantic Comedy is “The Holiday” I could watch that movie everyday and not get tired of it. I really loved Katie Winslets charecter. For me she mad the movie.
Happy Late Mother’s day Jill. I took my mom out to Breakfest and then I planted her garden for her. IN THE RAIN. THen we ordered Chinese for dinner. It was a nice relaxing day. I’m a four legged mom (I have a puppy named Harley)and my mom got me a gift card for me from Harley and my mom put the card in Harleys mouth and she brought it to me. It was the sweetest thing
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 8:05 amkris says:
i would have to say, Pretty Woman and Blast from the Past. i
those two.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 8:08 amFannie says:
I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day. Mine was really good.I always enjoy watching “Sixteen Candles” It is so funny and sweet. “Overboard” is good and “American President” is funny but not romantic in my opinion. I also like “Romancing the Stone” It has it all, comedy, romance and adventure. Have a great day and hugs to all.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 8:09 amjean says:
I really like “Mr and Mrs Smith”. I could watch it every day and still laugh. Angelina and Brad just have that perfect chemistry together on screen (and off).
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 8:46 amCasee says:
My favorite romantic movie is 50 First Dates. I just love it. How he has to make her fall in love with him every day. *sigh* Love it.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 8:55 amStephanee says:
The Wedding Date. Watched it twice back to back on a plane trip home from Germany. Even though I had other choices of movies to watch on that ride home, I just wanted to see it again right after the first time. Then, when I got home to the San Diego, went right out and bought it on DVD!
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 8:57 amKim A. says:
I agree with Overboard and Under the Tuscan Sun as well.
I also really enjoyed America’s Sweethearts (there’s John Cusack)and Two Weeks’ Notice (Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock).
Many others too! My DVD shelves are nothing but chick flicks.
Not true comedies, but romantic movies just the same: Persuasion (with Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds and also the more recent Masterpiece Theatre version), Jane Eyre in its various incarnations (recent one is the best I’ve seen, even beats the 1983 one with Timothy Dalton, which followed the book almost to the letter), Sense and Sensibility (Emma Thompson’s version, have yet to see the more recent one), Pride & Prejudice…Colin Firth…Sigh…
-Kim in Kingston, ON
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 9:03 amKaren B says:
Too many to have just 1 favorite - but loved all the Doris Day ones.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 9:04 amkim h says:
i love bridget jones movies. love forest gump.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 9:06 amCourtney says:
“Miss Congeniality” with Sandra Bullock and Benjamin Bratt. Loved the premise and Michael Caine was so perfect.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 9:13 amKasey says:
Hands down my favorite is How to loose a guy in 10 days.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 9:15 amRandi says:
Sixteen Candles is my favorite. I just love the ending.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 9:47 amCarrie says:
I love romantic comedies, too. They are about the only kind of movie I watch. My favorites are Sweet Home Alabama, The Holiday, Pillow Talk, and The Wedding Date!
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 9:52 amAmanda says:
Has to be between Sleepless in Seattle (without a shadow of doubt one of the greats), Just Married
, A Lot Like Love, Pride & Predjudice (Matthew MacFayden…wow at the long walk at the end!), Failure to Launch, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, While you were sleeping, Bridget Jones and You’ve Got Mail… 27 Dresses a defo to 
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 10:08 amroxann says:
Does Good Luck Chuck count as a romance? It is my favorite comedy.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 10:13 amCourtney KS says:
Hands down for me… Something’s Gotta Give with Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson. I could watch it back to back for a weekend! The bit where she is crying over him (in the shower, first thing when she wakes up, on the beach, etc.) makes me laugh. Probably because so many, including myself have been there and it’s so refreshing to see a comic spin on it. Great story overall.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 10:40 amHeather L says:
Glad you had a good Mother’s Day, Jill!
While I love most of the movies above, one of my faves not yet mentioned is SPEECHLESS with Geena Davis and Michael Keaton — quite appropriate as we head into the next general election, too.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 10:41 amJanet G says:
It has to be Sweet Home Alabama. I could watch it a million times.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 10:58 amKirsten says:
My favorites are just about what everyone has listed above plus Someone Like You, Music and Lyrics (watch out those songs get stuck in your head), my Big Fat Greek Wedding, Kate and Leopold, Heart and Souls, and What Women Want
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 11:01 amKatie says:
I can’t live without my “Sixteen Candles” once a month! Absolutely the best movie ever!
After that I follow up with “Pretty Woman”, “Miss Congeniality”, and “Runaway Bride”.
But I always have to fight with my boys over watching “Cars” for the millionth time, so I’m amazed I get any choice in movies at home!
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 11:41 amAshley says:
You and me both Katie, I think I could recite every word to the movie Cars, my son likes it so much we have 2 copies, one for home and one for the car!!!
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 11:56 amapril says:
I have a love/hate relationship with romantic comedies. I need them to be witty and smart and not have stupid characters. I realize this is a subjective thing though. My favorite is When Harry Met Sally though I really love One Fine Day and The Holiday. It all depends on my mood.
Last weekend, Husband took me to see Baby Mama. I wanted to see Harold & Kumar, but traffic made us miss the movie so we saw Baby Mama instead. We have such high brow movie tastes.
This is also huge because the boy hates going to the movies or leaving the house. This is the first movie we’ve seen this year (though we did see Juno the last week in December).
Then, yesterday, I got to celebrate my first official Mother’s Day (the first with a baby outside of the body as I like to say). It was a nice one. I did get red meat but no cheese.
Happy Mother’s Day to all!
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 12:03 pmlimecello says:
I love My Best Friend’s Wedding, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Sweet Home Alabama, Laws of Attraction… and this is less comedy, but I have a huge soft spot for Benny & Joon.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 12:21 pmSounds like you had a great weekend and happy belated Mother’s Day!
Angie-la says:
I love romantic comedy! It is hard to pick just one. But if I had to, it would be
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 12:51 pm“Love, Actually” Or “Four Weddings and a Funeral”
I am a huge Hugh Grant movie fan.
Carol says:
I love Bridget Jones’ Diary. I have the dvd but I also watch it everytime it comes on tv.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 1:04 pmSusan says:
Adam’s Rib. Actually just about any Hepburn/Tracey movie is fantastic from their snappy dialogue to their shared looks.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 1:05 pmBrandy says:
Hmmm, Under the Tuscan Sun, Sixteen Candles and My Big Fat Greek Wedding! These make me laugh and smile no matter how many times I’ve seen them.
Glad you had a nice Mother’s Day.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 1:06 pmSonya says:
Being a southern girl I gotta go with Sweet Home Alabama too. But I also love She’s The Man with Amanda Bynes. Really funny.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 1:33 pmAmelia says:
One of my favorites would be Sixteen Candles and You’ve Got Mail.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 1:48 pmKimberly H says:
All time favorite chick flick/romantic comedy is Ever After… its not really a comedy but its my favorite.
More comedy favorites=
-Someone Like You (I love the cow theory… lol)
-She’s The Man (its my guilty pleasure)
-Never Been Kissed (it is a classic)
-Bridget Jones Edge of Reason (Colin Firth AND Hugh Grant=amazing)
ps Does anyone else live in Ohio? I thought May meant warm weather not cold! lol
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 1:50 pmCathy M says:
My favorite is Nottinghill with Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 2:03 pmJane says:
My favorite is “There’s Something About Mary.”
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 2:43 pmTina says:
I just saw 27 dress also and I like it also.
I don’t know if I actually have a favorite RC…
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 2:44 pmBiddy says:
So many films to choose from!! Sweet Home Alabama, Sixteen Candles, The Wedding Date, 10 Things I Hate About You and I would have included ‘Pretty in Pink’ if they had only changed the end so Duckie got Andie!!
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 2:48 pmJennifer says:
Okay, when the hubby and I were dating we couldn’t agree on movies. Me, romantic love triangle/comedies; him, kung fu, sci fi stuff. In the end we’d settle for animated stuff like The King and I.
My fav romantic comedy has to be the Bridget Jones’ Diary series. Damn fine, fun and fabulous.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 2:53 pmJoyce says:
I’d have to say Miss Congeniality.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 3:00 pmLexi Connor says:
I love The Cutting Edge and The Holiday.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 3:12 pmAngie says:
I love them all, but my favorite is probably You’ve Got Mail.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 3:35 pmJess in MA says:
I love The Awful Truth with Cary Grant and Irene Dunne and for modern, hmm, hard to choose, I guess Notting Hill.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 3:45 pmMary Lynn says:
Hmmmm…. Uh, Pretty Woman, Bridget Jone’s Diary, Roman Holiday (Cary Grant & Audrey Hepburn), Three Weddings and A Funeral, - To name just a few!!!
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 3:53 pmMary Lynn says:
Oh I forgot! - French Kiss.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 3:56 pmCelise says:
Hey, ROMANCING THE STONE is a favorite of mine, too. But I also like SHE’S THE MAN and SLEEPOVER.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 4:11 pmjeanne says:
My all time favorite movie which happens to fit the category is Forever Young which is with a younger Mel Gibson and Jamie Lee Curtis - I seem to be the only one to know about this movie lol.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 4:50 pmHélène says:
Happy Mother’s day Jill and ladies!
My mother passed away 2 years ago, so what i did was call some of her sisters, and wished them Happy Mother’s day. Tomorrow is going to be a little tough, ’cause it would have been my mom’s b’day. So I will call my brother who lives near Montreal to see how he is doing. We email each other almost everyday, but nothing beats calling, and hearing each others voices.
As for my favorite Romantic comedy, it’s Notting Hill with Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, and my Best Friend’s Wedding.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 5:07 pmDiana says:
I really like While You Were Sleeping with Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman–a sweet and funny movie.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 5:15 pmCindy says:
I would have to say Sweet Home Alabama and Never Been Kissed. I love those!
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 5:19 pmMelanie says:
I’d say Notting Hill, Never Been Kissed, Sweet Home Alabama, Can’t Buy Me Love (anything with McDreamy!). Uh…. Hmmm… There are soooo many. I love most of them.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 5:40 pmKimw says:
I really liked My Best Friend’s Wedding. Not only the movie, but the music in it, too.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 6:21 pmSamantha P says:
This is so hard.
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 6:32 pmI loved “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”. One of the best…
I also love “America’s Sweethearts” and “Sweet Home Alabama”. Romantic comedies are the best!
JillWD says:
“Pillow Talk”, “Valley Girl”, and “Love Actually”
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 7:10 pmdanni says:
Notting Hill. Love that movie, really something about it just says, hey this could happen!
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 9:38 pmVicki Jane says:
Hi Jill, Glad your mothers day went well. I received a brand spanking new can opener because apparently I love practical presents… Gosh. Hmmm who knew! Though its much nicer than the hose reel I got last year.
I love Wimbledon, While you were sleeping and When Harry met Sally. All time Fave is It happened one night. Still madly in love with Clark Gable. sigh.
Time to go make dinner with my can opener…
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 12:05 amTeresa W. says:
My favorite is Say Anything with John Cusack. Love the scene where he is outside the window holding up the boombox and Peter Gabriel’s song is playing!
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 12:05 amKaren T. says:
Doc Holliday with Michael J. Fox, Sweet Home Alabama,
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 4:23 amPretty Woman, 27 Dresses, PS I Love You. There are too many to name.
Kate says:
My favorites would have to be “Sweet Home Alabama”
and “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” 
. I also love “Pretty Woman”
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 3:20 pm