gardenmom5 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) need a girls night movie rec - preferably off the beaten path. old movies are good. pg-13 max. comedy or rom/com. any suggestions? eta: we plan on eating take-out in front of the tv - probably chinese/thai. (though I'd be happy with indian.) maybe even treat our feet. I expect we'll have about three hours before the males start returning home . . . . Edited March 29, 2017 by gardenmom5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 So I Married an Axe Murderer Overboard The Princess Bride 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 How to Steal a Million Operation Petticoat Father Goose People Will Talk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) Rom Com ideas -- I bolded top choices for girls night movies ;) 2010s 2013 - Austenland 2013 - In a World 2010 - Tangled (Disney Animated) 2010 - Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Action/Comedy with some Romance) 2000s 2007 - Enchanted 2007 - Northanger Abbey (Jane Austen) 2005 - Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen) 2004 - 50 First Dates 2002 - My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2001 - Amelie 2000 - Miss Congeniality 1990s 1995 - Persuasion (Jane Austen) 1995 - Sense and Sensibility (Jane Austen) 1994 - Only You (Dramedy with Romance and some humor) 1991 - Enchanted April 1980s 1987 - The Princess Bride (Fantasy/Adventure with Romance, some humor) 1987 - Moonstruck 1985 - A Room With a View (British Historical with Romance) 1985 - Ladyhawke (Fantasy/Adventure with Romance) 1970s 1978 - Foul Play -- mystery/thriller, rom-com 1972 - What's Up Doc 1960s 1969 - Hello Dolly (Musical/Romance with humor) 1966 - How To Steal a Million (Comedy/Heist) 1965 - The Great Race -- 2 hr. 40 min., but SUPER fun with comedy and romance 1950s 1957 - Funny Face 1954 - Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (musical/romance with humor) 1952 - Singin' In The Rain (musical/romance/comedy) 1952 - Belles on Their Toes 1951 - The African Queen 1940s 1948 - The Fuller Brush Man (Comedy, Mystery/Thriller) 1947 - Miracle on 34th Street 1941 - His Girl Friday (screwball comedy) 1941 - The Lady Eve (screwball comedy) 1941 - Ball of Fire 1940 - My Favorite Wife 1940 - The Shop Around the Corner 1930s 1938 - You Can't Take it With You 1938 - The Lady Vanishes (mystery, romance, thriller) 1938 - Holiday 1938 - Bringing Up Baby 1937 - The Awful Truth 1935 - Sylvia Scarlett 1935 - Alice Adams Edited March 30, 2017 by Lori D. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I agree: Bringing Up Baby Singing in the Rain Pride & Prejudice Babe (pig movie) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Mom's Night Out Leap Year 13 Going on 30 Monster In Law How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Sweet Home Alabama (These are off the top of my head so I'll keep thinking, this is my favorite movie genre!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Amelie is a wonderful movie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecropia Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Roxanne Splash Never Been Kissed While You Were Sleeping Ever After Emma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Sabrina -- either version 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 It's not a comedy or rom com, but To Walk Invisible, about the Bronte sisters, is currently streaming on the PBS Masterpiece website. Amelie is one of my favorites. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Bride and Prejudice the bollywood version of Pride and Prejudice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) Some of my favorites are: An Affair to Remember (Cary Grant) 50 First Dates (Adam Sandler) French Kiss (Meg Ryan) Leap Year (Amy Adams) The Wedding Date (Debra Messing) ETA: oh! While You Were Sleeping Edited March 29, 2017 by mmasc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage81 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I don't know if this is "off the beaten path," but I love Crazy, Stupid, Love. Pride & Prejudice is also one of my favorites. Have fun at your girls night out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 So, what did you pick? And did you have a fun girls' night of take-out and a movie? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 So, what did you pick? And did you have a fun girls' night of take-out and a movie? :) we're doing it on saturday - but I wanted time to get find the movie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Want something a little off beat and different? Lars and The Real Girl :0) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Want something a little off beat and different? Lars and The Real Girl :0) that is certainly very different. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 that is certainly very different. :lol: It's really quite good. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 How to Steal a Million Operation Petticoat Father Goose People Will Talk I wanna watch movies with YOU. Add in The Thin Man. The Big Sleep (Bogart/Bacall) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Last time dd and her friends had a movie night, they watched Babe (the talking Pig movie) Other idea they have watched in the past: Trouble with Angels Gidget Girl Friday Singing in the Rain The King and I My Fair Lady Sabrina Cats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 I wanna watch movies with YOU. Add in The Thin Man. The Big Sleep (Bogart/Bacall) I happen to like older men. like that old fellow what's-his-name in african queen. absolutely crazy about him . . . . (how to marry a milionaire) that's up there with sean connery as indiana jones dad appalled yelling "jr, they're shooting at us!" for inside jokes at the role. you know, that would be fun. maybe a local mom movie night. the person I'm having this with is leaning towards the importance of being earnest (I will only watch the michael redgrave version) or back to the future of all things. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaplank Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 The Joy Luck Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Roman Holiday. Young Gregory Peck is so handsome. Philadelphia Story with Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, and Jimmy Stewart. It Happened One Night 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking Squirrels Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I'm so not made for the "girls night movies"! My first thought of a great movie to watch if we had a few hours - Lord of the Rings or a Marvel movie! :lol: I saw the Princess Bride recommended, though, that one is great! Wallace Shawn and Cary Elwes were just at our comiccon last week! The Decoy Bride - David Tennant! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Roman Holiday. Young Gregory Peck is so handsome. Philadelphia Story with Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, and Jimmy Stewart. It Happened One Night may be my favorite movie. swoon. it happened one night i'd forgotten about . . . I'm so not made for the "girls night movies"! My first thought of a great movie to watch if we had a few hours - Lord of the Rings or a Marvel movie! :lol: I saw the Princess Bride recommended, though, that one is great! Wallace Shawn and Cary Elwes were just at our comiccon last week! The Decoy Bride - David Tennant! one of her favorite movies. she once made me sit and watch it. when the end credits rolled, I had to ask if I could leave now . . . . love the princess bride (robin hood, men in tights is also really good. cary elwes), but we've seen it many times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Sleepless in Seattle While you were Sleeping You've Got Mail I've seen the first two about a bazillion times. Love them soooo much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 If you like Cary Elwes - Twister Blast from the Past is one of my favorites. So many good movies to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) Oh! Lars and the Real Girl is awesome! Very quirky, but very sweet and affirming -- and it is a premise that *could* have gone sideways so badly in so many ways, but didn't. An entire town ends up pulling for a man on the spectrum who is struggling to grow more normal. That also reminded me of these films, where single parents pour into their children, but also find romance: Dan in Real Life Dear Frankie If you like Jane Austen films, Austenland is a hoot AND sweet -- both parody AND romance. :) And the Bride and Prejudice as a modern version with a "Bollywood" (musicals of India) spin is a hoot. And here's an oddball one that I really enjoyed: Warm Bodies -- romance with humor and some action film elements in a zombie apocalypse setting! :) And -- I just realized that ONE film I listed is rated R (the rest are PG or PG-13) -- but In A World is an awesome indy film -- very quirky, but so affirming of a strong supportive sisters relationship for once (instead of being rivals). There is a sweet romance that is just at the starting point by film's end. I think the R-rating comes from some swear words and from describing (but not graphically) how far things went (or rather DIDN'T go) when the married character was tempted by another man -- I LOVE the reaffirmation of that marriage at movie's end! You didn't mention how old the "girls" are who will be watching -- this one is definitely for an adult girls night. I know I've described this strangely, but as a Christian, I found this movie very affirming of the value of family relationships. :) Since you esp. like the older Philadelphia Story, you might really like one of the 1930s-1940s films I listed. I also just ETA onto that list. Have a happy girls night on Saturday! Warmest regards, Lori D. Edited March 30, 2017 by Lori D. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Dh and I were just talking about In a World. That movie was so funny. But I can't remember what got it the R rating, honestly. I'll second Bride and Prejudice if you've never seen it. It's great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Plus Sayid from LOST is Bingley in Bride and Prejudice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) Oh totally saving this list for watching with my daughter! How about Then and Now? That old movie with Demi Moore. Father of the Bride Bend It Like Beckham (I loved the music so much in that I bought the soundtrack and also the DVD) Flipped - a sweet movie about a girl who has a rush on a boy that moves into town and shows their relationship through the years. I loved that movie. The Outsiders - favorite movie from my childhood. Grease! My daughter loooooves that one. Edited March 30, 2017 by tammyw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 having a fine sense of irony - the suggestion has been made for boys night out. now I just have to see if it's a dvd or a vhs that I have. (I no longer have a vhs player) a new leaf, and hopscotch 1980 (especially if you liked red) are also great if you want little more . . . twists. walter mathau. now food . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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