Category Archives: Romantic Comedies
5-Word 365 #362 – Crazy, Stupid, Love
I find it a little weird that I’ve spent a lot of this past year decrying the state of the modern romantic comedy, only for two prime examples to show up right at the very end. Yesterday we had Kristen … Continue reading
5-Word 365 #361 – Bridesmaids
You know what? It’s really not easy writing these when there are two groovy infants and a very friendly spaniel in the house. And then there’s the Man Vs Food marathon to contend with as well. Never mind; onwards! Bridesmaids … Continue reading
5-Word 365 #320 – Leap Year
I believe it was Einstein who defined insanity as carrying out the same action repeatedly and expecting a different result. On a entirely unrelated note, I’m still looking for a decent romantic comedy. Leap Year Top o’ the mornin’, begorrah! … Continue reading
5-Word 365 #291 – Starter For 10
We’re going British today. Interestingly enough, for a movie about a quiz, it’s a winner.
5-Word 365 #285 – Killers
Why do I keep doing this to myself?
5-Word 365 #256 – The Accidental Husband
Even after all the bad ones I’ve seen, I just can’t seem to help myself. Maybe I should give up on romantic comedies. There doesn’t seem to be any good ones left.
5-Word 365 #248 – Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day
To the two or three of you who may have been slightly perturbed at the brevity of yesterday’s column, I apologise. I was trying something a little different yesterday: having a life. There were steaks involved, as well as a … Continue reading
5-Word 365 #244 – Gnomeo and Juliet
Day 244. That means that it is once again Arbitrary Landmark Day! I am now precisely two thirds of the way through the year. With eight months gone, I only have to wait four more and then I can get … Continue reading
5-Word 365 #240 – Slackers
Are there any actors or actresses that you just don’t enjoy watching? Whose mere presence in a movie can be reason enough for you not to watch it? If there is one for me, it’s Jason Schwartzman. Nothing against him … Continue reading


