Romantic
Comedies
What is a Romantic Comedy?
Rom-Coms are full of happiness and predictability. In order to understand the configuration of romantic comedies, you need to know the conventions. Conventions are elements that are embedded in genres. All Romantic Comedies include love, humor, conflict, Grand Gestures, Light-hearted moments, Contrived Meeting, Opposites attracting, Everyday People, Comic Friends, and a Happy ending.
Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde is a story about a girl who followed her boyfriend to college only to find out he’s not the one. However, Elle Woods Sets out to prove everyone wrong and show him that she has what it takes to be the best of the best. At the end she sets herself apart and makes a life for herself.
The Wedding Planner
After coming close to being crushed by a dumpster, wedding planner Mary falls head over heels for a pediatrician. Not long after she ends up planning his wedding. In attempts to look like she’s happy she brings her childhood friend to the wedding, only to find out her dream man has been in front of her all along
To All the boys i've loved before
In the Netflix Original, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before one ordinary girl’s secrets are exposed to every guy she’s ever had a crush on. This normal high school girl has to figure out how to confront each guy in a manner that isnt awkward after her sister spills all her secrets!
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US
The Distance Between Us, is an enjoyable read about a young girl and her struggle to love a boy who is much better off financially, then she is. Author Reyna Grande makes this book an easy read by making their connection very deep and keeping their adventures fun and spontaneous.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
In this film two journalist place best with each of their jobs about how long their relationships will last. Her bet was to lose him in 10 days and she pulls out every idea and grand gesture she can think of to get this guy to run the other way. Throughout the movie each of them tries their hardest to keep the relationship going in the direction they want, leaving both of them exhausted
Lock and Key
​Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen is a love story about two unlikely friends who end up discovering they have feelings for each other. The two main Characters are from different backgrounds and have very different family lives. One has two happily married parents and the other struggles to find her mom frequently.
The Proposal
​Faced with deportation to her home county, Canada, book editor Margaret Tate says she's engaged to her willing assistant. Margret Tate must convince not only her deportation agent but also Andrew’s Family to stay in the states. Throughout the movie it becomes clear this isn’t as easy as she hoped.