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Stay In Tonight with a Romantic Movie

Have a romantic evening at home with one or more of these great romantic films, all available at the East Brunswick Public Library

Looking for a nice, quiet Valentine's Day? Why not stay in with one of these great romantic movies as recommended Martha Hess of the .

Casablanca (1942): Join Humphrey Bogart for an American classic. During the beginning of World War II, the Moroccan city of Casablanca attracts people from throughout the world, and many of them end up in Ricks Café American, a night club owned by American Rick Blaine.  Among those visitors is Blaine’s ex-lover.

An Affair to Remember (1957): Regarded by some as one of America’s greatest love stories, this film stars Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. Nickie Ferrante is a well-known playboy and art lover. He meets Terry McKay aboard the trans-atlantic oceanliner SS Constitution. After a series of chance meetings the two become friends and later, much more.

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That Touch of Mink (1962): This romantic comedy stars Cary Grant and Doris Day. A rich businessman and a young woman are attracted to each other, but he only wants an affair while she wants to save herself for marriage.

Love Story (1970): Starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal. A Harvard Law student and a music student share a chemistry they can't deny, despite coming from opposite worlds. Once they marry, a wealthy father threatens to disown the son.

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When Harry Met Sally (1989): Starring Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal and Carrie Fisher. After meeting briefly on college, and immediately disliking each other, Harry and Sally meet again years later and become fast friends before something more blossoms.

Sleepless in Seattle (1993): Starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. The young son of a widowed father calls a radio show to get “romantic” advice for his father. The result is a romance you won't forget.

Love Actually (2003): Starring Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon: This film follows the lives of eight couples all dealing with love lives in various, interrelate tales all set during the month before Christmas in London.

Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011): This comedy stars Dave Carell, Ryan Gosling and Julianne Moore focuses on a middle-aged husband, whose life changes dramatically when his wife asks him for a divorce.  With some help of a new friend, Jacob, he seeks to rediscover his manhood.


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