Falling in Love at the Movies

Falling in Love at the Movies

Romantic comedies have had an incredible influence on popular culture, shaping everything about how we think of relationships to fashion. Often swept aside in film history, these movies are thought of as pure comfort viewing. Although they certainly provide those fuzzy feelings, they have also had a significant artistic influence and cultural impact. Falling in Love at the Movies explores the impact and legacy of one of the film’s most beloved genres: the rom-com.
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Merrill's Marauders(1962)

A grizzled U.S. general leads his men against the Japanese in Burma during World War II.

Fighter Squadron(1948)

A dedicated flyer pushes himself and those around him during a perilous World War II campaign.

A Farewell to Arms(1932)

An American serving in World War I falls for a spirited nurse.

Air Force(1943)

A bomber crew sees World War II action over the Pacific.

Armored Command(1961)

Howard Keel, Tina Louise, Warner Anderson, Earl Holliman, Carleton Young, Burt Reynolds, & Marty Ingels as Pinhead. Tina Louise, a Mata Hari type spy ...

Battleground(1949)

American soldiers in France fight to survive a Nazi siege just before the Battle of the Bulge.