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Valentine’s Day Movies 2012

Ā The Notebook (2004) Rated PG-13 Two young lovers are torn apart by war and class differences in the 1940s in this adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ best-selling novel. Their story is told by a man who, years later, reads from a … Continue reading

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Frank Capra

Ā Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) Rated NR Stellar performances highlight this delightfully witty adaptation of the hit Broadway play about two dotty spinsters with a peculiar avocation: helping lonely old gents by poisoning them and burying them in the cellar. … Continue reading

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Rachel McAdams

Ā The Family Stone (2005) Rated PG-13 Although their relationship works in the city, things begin to fall apart for buttoned-up Manhattanites EverettĀ  and Meredith when they visit the suburbs for the holidays to stay with Everett’s family. Sarah’s first meeting … Continue reading

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Anne Hathaway

Ā Becoming Jane (2007) Rated PG A passionate romance with roguish barrister Tom LefroyĀ serves as the inspiration for the works of budding novelist Jane Austen in director Julian Jarrold’sĀ prismatic drama set in late 18th century England. After rejecting a proposal from … Continue reading

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Ryan Gosling

Ā Half Nelson (2006) Rated R Transcending age and race, an improbable friendship between crack-addicted educator Dan Dunne and streetwise middle-schooler DreyĀ may lead them to deliverance — or destruction — in this powerful urban drama. After Drey finds Dunne feeding his … Continue reading

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Birthday Films

Ā Sixteen Candles (1984) Rated PG/R* Sam Baker’s 16th birthday should be perfect and memorable, but her whole family is so preoccupied with her older sister’s wedding that they completely forget her big day. But catching the eye of Jake Ryan … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Films 2011

The Princess Bride (1987) Rated PG In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even … Continue reading

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