02/14/2012 7:30 am
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We’re bringing the Weekly Top 10 forward a few days this week for obvious reasons. Today is a day when couples are going to want to spend some quality time with each other partaking in traditional date-like rituals. One such ritual is the time-honored watching of a movie. If you head over to the romantic section of the video library you will quickly find that everything there is garbage. Valentines Day, Love Actually, Twilight…none of these are going are do anything to create a romantic mood for any self-respecting geek couple.
Luckily, G-Funk is here to help. Below you will find ten movies that will prove to be romantic and appeal to your geeky sensibilities. You’re welcome.
10. L.A. Story
Let’s get the bad out of the way first: this movie does feature Sarah Jessica Parker. In her defense this was years before the series which shall not be named in this article. She’s actually kinda funny as the clueless bimbo named SanDeE* who Steve Martin briefly hooks up as a result of being a “big, dumb male”.
My lawyer informs me that I am legally obliged to include a picture of a horse. This seemed like a nice one.
Anyways, Steve Martin (see how geeky it is already?) stars as a ‘Wacky Weather Man’ trying to make sense of his life in the most insane city in the world. With his relationship on the rocks and his job leaving him unfulfilled his life is given new meaning with the arrival of English Journalist Sara. Plus he’s getting advice from a freeway sign. Much of the humour comes not from Martin’s patented tomfoolery but the insanity that surrounds them in the City of Angels. Warm and goofy, keep an eye out for the cameos, especially Patrick Stewart.
9. Juno
Beeeeeeeeep.
No this is not the last time you’re going to see Michael Cera on this list. The titular Juno McGuff (Ellen Paige) is given a curve ball when she discovers that she is pregnant following a brief fling with friend Paulie Bleeker. Whilst the primary focus of the movie is on the pregnancy there is a very sweet romance brewing just below the surface. Although Juno initially hides the feelings that she has Bleeker, further complicated by her independent streak driving him further away during the pregnancy. As the movie winds on the romantic side emerges and has a very charming finale. The witty script and sharp direction by Diablo Cody and Jason Reitman respectively made this an instant hit with geeks.
8. Little Shop of Horrors
Rule #34. No exceptions.
This awesome little cult musical seems to be over shadowed in geek circles by the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Whilst it doesn’t measure up to the latter in terms of camp value it certainly outstrips it in charm and humour. Seymour is a nerdy assistant in a flower shop, and is completely smitten with his co-worker Audrey. Ditzy Audrey, on the other hand, is dating the sadistic and violent dentist Orin Scrivello (a very funny Steve Martin). When Seymour discovers a new plant species, which he names ‘Audrey II’, and brings it to the shop things take a turn for the worse when the ravenous plant starts devouring people. Quirky and darkly funny (the scene with Steve Martin and Bill Murray is one of the most disturbing things ever), the core of the film is the relationship between Seymour and Audrey, bound together with infectious musical numbers.
7. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Not the first and not the last Michael Cera film on the list, but certainly a worthy one. Scott Pilgrim is dating a high schooler, living unemployed with his cool gay room-mate Wallace and rocking on a moderate level with his band Sex Bob-omb. He’s the epitome of a slacker and everything falls into place for him. When he dreams about a mysterious Amazon delivery girl who turns out to be the very real Ramona Flowers he his instantly in love. But then he discovers the catch – he has to defeat her Seven Evil Exes in order to win her heart. With each battle being tougher than the last and the evil Gideon Gordon Graves waiting for him at the end, Scott Pilgrim learns to fight for his love. Highly recommended for any couple who grew up playing NES games and/or have just eaten their body weight in candy.
6. Crazy Stupid Love
There’s a lot of stories at play in this complex little comedy from last year, each with their own little quirks. Each is also filled with enough touching moments to cause you to scoot closer to your companion and enough one-liners to stop it from getting sappy. From Steve Carrel’s depressed cuckolded husband to Ryan Gosling’s slick womaniser, all the characters are well rounded and feel human, a welcome departure from the sappy nonsense every other romantic comedy is peddling.
5. Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist
Last one, I swear. Michael Cera and Kat Dennings star as Nick and Norah (respectively). At the beginning of the film they don’t know each other, but have the same goal: get to the secret show of indie band ‘Where’s Fluffy’. This is the indie romcom that actually is the movie that 500 Days of Summer was desperately trying to be. The stars are charming and their entourage of wacky mates provide plenty of quirks to balance out the tone. If you’re into the music and the indie attitude there’s plenty to love about Nick and Norah.
4. WALL-E
Far into the future the human race has left Earth. It’s become so heavily polluted and strewn with garbage that the massively obese population has relocated to orbit and left some robots to clean up. WALL-E is the last of these little robots and he’s developed a curious mind. One day a more advanced EVE model robot arrives to search for any signs of a sustainable environment. How is this a romantic movie? Watch this trailer:
3. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
I seriously just noticed how many girls in indie romcoms have dyed red hair...
If you could erase the painful memory of a relationship out of your head, would you do it? Clementine did, and upon finding out about this her ex-boyfriend Joel sets out to do the same with the aid of the Lacuna company. For most of the movie the viewer is inside Joel’s mind as his memories are being systemically erased. During the process he remembers what Clementine meant to him during their best days together and comes to understand the importance of those memories. A touching and heartbreaking look at a relationship after it has fallen apart reinforces the value of what we already have. The oddball casting of Kate Winslet as the youthful Clementine and Jim Carrey and the depressed and introverted Joel only gives credit to the range of both performers.
2. Edward Scissorhands
Whilst Tim Burton paired with Johnny Depp is the most predictable thing in Hollywood these days, this early outing for them both is still a show stopper. Peggy is selling Avon door to door when she takes the chance to try the giant gothic mansion which overlooks the pastel coloured suburb she lives in and finds someone very unusual. Edward is a man build by a scientist who died before finishing him, leaving Edward without long, sharp scissors instead of hands. Peggy brings Edward home with her where he becomes a curiosity and then celebrity among the locals. Edward, however, only has eyes for Peg’s daughter Kim. Like all the best romances this is ultimately a tragic one, as Edward can never hold Kim in his arms. This is the perfect modern fairy tale.
1. The Princess Bride
You totally have the music in your head right now.
Speaking of fairy tales – is there any movie which is so beloved by geeky couples as The Princess Bride? Most the fun is that whilst the romance is the driving force the bulk of the movie is packed with sword fights, fire swamps, miracle workers, pirates, giants, witticisms, one-liners and comedy. That isn’t to say that the romantic plot is ever left on the side-lines – princess-to-be Buttercup and farm boy Westley are one of the greatest romantic couples in cinematic history. Few characters are so charming that the line “there is a shortage of perfect breasts in the world” could seem like the right thing to say during an attempted suicide. Perfectly cast, wonderfully scripted and downright awesome. If you don’t like this movie then there is something wrong with you.
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Flawless #1
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By Jamie Z. on 02/14/2012 at 11:01 am
It was obviously the top choice.
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By gfunk101 on 02/14/2012 at 11:45 am
So I just posted a tongue-in-cheek piece about Valentine’s gift ideas for the jaded and cynical…which means, I’m LOVING the fact that you included a few flicks here featuring sassy, less-than-ideal depictions of love.
🙂
Juno is a great suggestion. May have to NetFlix that one in the next few days…
Happy V-Day! ♥
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By Mikalee Byerman on 02/15/2012 at 2:40 am
Reblogged this on misha23 and commented:
A fun list for Valentine’s Day. I would have thrown in “My Man Godfrey”, “The Thin Man” , “His Girl Friday” and most films with Cary Grant.
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By misha23 on 02/15/2012 at 2:44 am
Reblogged this on Either/Or/Bored.
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By A. V. Cheshire on 02/15/2012 at 2:45 am
love these. 🙂 Thanks for sharing. Now I’m wanting to see LA Story. Probably my favorite on the list.
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By The Simple Life of a Country Man's Wife on 02/15/2012 at 2:48 am
I couldn’t agree more with Wall-e. Pixar really know how to pull on your heart strings and you can’t help but become emotionally attached… Wonder If Up would of been a good choice as-well? Just for the opening scene!
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By deanphilipowen on 02/15/2012 at 2:48 am
Would it still count if everyone is left in tears? :p
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By gfunk101 on 02/15/2012 at 8:40 am
Even more so ^_^
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By deanphilipowen on 02/15/2012 at 4:21 pm
Reblogged this on Things Go Right…Daily!.
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By Things Go Right...Daily! on 02/15/2012 at 2:48 am
No Harold and Maude? 😦
(Excellent list, though)
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By thewalruswasfaun on 02/15/2012 at 2:49 am
I’d better see that first…
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By gfunk101 on 02/15/2012 at 8:41 am
You must see it, since you haven’t already.
Favourite movie EVER.
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By booksnob on 02/16/2012 at 1:52 pm
I would have to agree with all the films on this list, minus ‘Edward Scissorhands’, ‘Crazy Stupid Love’, and ‘LA Story’. Only because I have never seen them.
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By becauseyouarebreathing on 02/15/2012 at 2:50 am
You’d better get onto that!
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By gfunk101 on 02/15/2012 at 8:42 am
Oh my goodness, if you are going down the Micheal Sera route, you really must include Youth in Revolt. There is nothing more satisfying to the geek rom-com humour requirements. 🙂
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By laurensedger on 02/15/2012 at 2:50 am
That one didn’t click with me. Good concept, poor delivery.
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By gfunk101 on 02/15/2012 at 8:42 am
This list basically describes all of my favorite movies. And I love that you included 3 Michael Cera movies. How can he NOT be the king of geeky love movies?
Oh, and Crazy, Stupid, Love is probably one of the best films (and somewhat underrrated films) of 2011.
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By Tamar on 02/15/2012 at 2:50 am
I still haven’t seen a few of these movies if you can believe it! Time to sit down and order some PPV!
Happy Valentine’s Day and congrats on being Freshly Pressed!
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By susielindau on 02/15/2012 at 2:51 am
Thanks! You’d better get watching!
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By gfunk101 on 02/15/2012 at 8:43 am
The Princess Bride should always be number one, nice choice. However it seems strange that actor Micheal Cera appears in three, count it three…Juno, Scott Pilgrim and Nick and Nora. Is there a bias there or coincidence? Do geeks love Michael Cera?
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By Jake Estes on 02/15/2012 at 2:53 am
He’s got good taste in movies? It really was a coincidence!
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By gfunk101 on 02/15/2012 at 8:43 am
Eternal Sunshine is a flawless choice for this list! It’s just one of those movies not enough people have seen to give it the credit it deserves!
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By thenextlevelevents on 02/15/2012 at 2:54 am
My wife and I tried to watch this; really, we did. We probably got 20 minutes or so in, then realized that 1) we didn’t care about Jim Carrey’s character; 2) we didn’t like Kate Winslet’s version of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl, and 3) watching their not-very-believable relationship “develop” was making us…uncomfortable. Like, running into your mom at the doctor’s office uncomfortable. So, we bailed. We haven’t seen ‘Juno’ or ‘Nick and Nora’ yet, but the rest are truly awesome.
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By poorlocavore on 02/16/2012 at 4:34 am
Love this list! Totally geeky, but it’s perfect!
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By singlegirlmodernworld on 02/15/2012 at 2:57 am
Thanks!
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By gfunk101 on 02/15/2012 at 8:45 am
Okay, I’ve only seen six of the ten; will have to add the others to my “Must See!” list. Thanks!
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By judithornot on 02/15/2012 at 2:58 am
awesome I watched a lot of those….WALL E is my joint and SCOTT PILIGRIM…shout out to all the geeks. Be happy and live it up. Also LAUGH more…
Love it…kudos on the post.
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By rawmultimedia on 02/15/2012 at 3:03 am
Great geeky movie recommendations! Thank you for sharing!
…following your blog…
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By Oh God, My Wife Is German on 02/15/2012 at 3:04 am
These are great choices (and maybe not just for geeks!). I haven’t seen ‘Juno’ yet, but it’s been on my list for ages.
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By Smaktakula on 02/15/2012 at 3:06 am
Cool list 🙂 Thanks 🙂
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By Charlie McDonald on 02/15/2012 at 3:07 am
Wall-E and Juno YESSSS. Good list. I need to watch Scott Pilgrim. Princess Bride is nice too.
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By barefoot_med_student on 02/15/2012 at 3:07 am
You HAVEN’T seen Scott Pilgrim?!?!?!?!?!
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By gfunk101 on 02/15/2012 at 8:46 am
Heeeey I’m a busy student okay?! LOL. I’ll make a point to watch it, promise.
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By barefoot_med_student on 02/17/2012 at 9:25 pm
Great list and I’m surprised at how many I haven’t seen, especially since I write about relationships and romance. Guess this means I’ve got some, ahem, serious research ahead of me. 😀
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By katemadison365 on 02/15/2012 at 3:07 am
Ok, so why is “Roxanne” starring Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah not on this list? Just the insult scene alone should get it there.
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By Karyn on 02/15/2012 at 3:08 am
Sorry, but L.A. Story wins out for the ‘Twist of Lemon’ scene!
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By gfunk101 on 02/15/2012 at 8:47 am
Reblogged this on sociologyallstar.
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By sociologyallstar on 02/15/2012 at 3:17 am
I’ve seen most of these movies but now I must see Eternal Sunshine…
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By Nevea Lane on 02/15/2012 at 3:24 am
Very cool list!
Some of these are spot-on, like The Princess Bride, and some are bold and offbeat, like L.A. Story!
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By The Hook on 02/15/2012 at 3:37 am
I love a majority of these movies! I guess I should accept my geekiness 🙂
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By dreamthislife on 02/15/2012 at 3:41 am
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By Happy Valentine’s Day « Crystal Ravenwood's Mathtastic Site on 02/15/2012 at 3:48 am
Very awesome list. Loved Eternal Sunshine and it’s what I chose as my ‘Valentine’s Movie’. Little Shop of Horrors was unexpected, but very welcome. Awesome list!
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By Patrick Figueroa on 02/15/2012 at 3:50 am
Some of these movies I haven’t seen yet because I was unsure whether I would like them…BUT seeing the others on your list that I already LOVE, I think I’ll go out on a limb and trust you. =)
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By Kim on 02/15/2012 at 3:54 am
Go for it!
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By gfunk101 on 02/15/2012 at 8:47 am
Loved Little Shop, Crazy Stupid Love, Edward Scissorhands, and The Princess Bride. Great picks.
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By Red Toenails on 02/15/2012 at 3:58 am
Dear New Friend,
It would appear that I am a first class nerd, because 9 of the 10 movies on this list are on my favorite movies of all time list…I guess I better see L.A. Story. Thanks for pointing that out.
Love,
The King of the Nerds.
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By aparisi13 on 02/15/2012 at 4:00 am
Good lineup, man. Films 1-4 are most excellent choices for this list. I’ve never seen LA Story, and am adding it to the queue. Thanks!
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By thedomesticbarbarian on 02/15/2012 at 4:07 am
This is like the greatest list ever! 🙂 Princess Bride, Edward Scissorhands, Scott Pilgrim, Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist and Juno = Some of my favorite movies. Thanks! And great post! 🙂
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By elvishjesusfreak on 02/15/2012 at 4:10 am
Love Eternal Sunshine and Princess Bride!
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By Lauren on 02/15/2012 at 4:12 am
Princess Bride – #1 of any type f romantic list ! (plus a couple I havent seen, so thanks for the ideas!)
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By MJ, Nonstepmom on 02/15/2012 at 4:19 am
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is an amazing love story. I’m a guyish guy, and I have to hold back tears when i watch it.
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By mrventriloquist on 02/15/2012 at 4:23 am
Liked the list! Wall-E is pretty high up on my fave lists, and I didn’t even think about it until you said it. But man, that’s a great movie. Few on here I need to watch still. And I loved Scott Pilgrim… oooohhhh coins!!
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By Jeanna on 02/15/2012 at 4:25 am
I have had Ethernal sunshine of spotless mind always on my “To Watch” list. I need to watch it this weekend. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.
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By sonalee on 02/15/2012 at 4:30 am
Reblogged this on Too many balls….and so little time and commented:
I have a couple of favs in this Top 10. Does that make me 20% geek or 20% romantic?
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By elliesmummy on 02/15/2012 at 4:34 am
i’m strenger here. But i really agree with you. i’ve some movies from that list and comes my eyes shining. hahaha.
in fact, i see Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind every 19th of every month….. I gotta see the others movies.
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By Fredy on 02/15/2012 at 4:36 am
Such an awesome list!
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By judisunshine on 02/15/2012 at 4:37 am
Scott Pilgram should have made top of the list I say. I mean c’mon it was modeled off of a video game and people explode into change.
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By R. T. Creager on 02/15/2012 at 4:39 am
Regular readers know that Scott Pilgrim has topped more than his fair share of lists on this site!
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By gfunk101 on 02/15/2012 at 8:48 am
I’ll give you that
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By R. T. Creager on 02/15/2012 at 9:01 am
I completely agree with The Princess Bride being the number one romantic movie. I’ve seen all of those films and I agree with all of them. They’re all good. Nice list!
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By rachelbethahrens on 02/15/2012 at 4:40 am
I must b a huge geek because I loveee all of these movies… ;))).
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By VenusVee on 02/15/2012 at 4:42 am
It’s fun to be a geek. I love Juno and Scott Pilgrim and The Princess Bride and Edward Scissorhands and wall.e. Great post!
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By Writer Fighter on 02/15/2012 at 4:42 am
“eternal sunshine…” was brilliant.
“roxanne” would have been a good choice too. steve martin as a new fire chief trying to get a slapstick fire company in shape while being very poetic and also in love with darryl hannah, a university astronomer, who mistakenly thinks she’s in love with a hunky but stupid fireman.
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By rmv on 02/15/2012 at 4:46 am
This is a great list, although I personally wasn’t very thrilled with Edward Scissorhands when I saw it and most of the other movies I haven’t yet scene. I’m a little surprised The Fifth Element didn’t make the list, though. How could you argue with saving the universe through love itself? Either way, this has definitely given me some ideas for films I must see, and I appreciate that!
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By Darren Lipman on 02/15/2012 at 4:51 am
Excellent choices. I especially appreciate the mention for Eternal Sunshine…one of my favorite films of all-time.
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By mmonty86 on 02/15/2012 at 4:52 am
nice list!
here’s my take on Slap Day…
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By Aakash on 02/15/2012 at 4:52 am
Reblogged this on CAPTURE RAPTURE.
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By capturerapture on 02/15/2012 at 4:52 am
Love the list, some of my faves are on…Although Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Juno share a #1 in my book 🙂
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By twistedsistersdesign on 02/15/2012 at 4:54 am
What a great list! I love all these, but still haven’t seen the Scott Pilgrim one. Can’t wait. Geek love is the best!
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By patricemj on 02/15/2012 at 4:57 am
I was hoping Scott Pilgrim would feature here. May I add that it is best viewed in Blu-ray with the sound blasted?
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By glassandtheghostmonkey on 02/15/2012 at 5:01 am
Agreed!
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By gfunk101 on 02/15/2012 at 8:49 am
I normally don’t enjoy top 10 lists (or Valentine’s day stuff), but there are some real gems here. I quite like all of the films on this list that I’ve seen, so I’ll have to check out the others. Rocky Horror is one of my favourites, so I’ll have to check out Little Shop of Horrors.
Thanks! It’s great to get some promising suggestions for new films to watch…and to be reminded of old favourites to revisit. 🙂
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By sedeer on 02/15/2012 at 5:02 am
don’t know that i agree with all of this list, but it has some for sure faves on it! and i’m not a big romance movie fan typically, but i would kinda like to see the vow. i heart rachel mcadams. plus a little shirtless channing is worth every cent.
http://www.icouldntmakethisshitup.wordpress.com
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By Eva McCane on 02/15/2012 at 5:03 am
True Romance is awesome too.
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By glassandtheghostmonkey on 02/15/2012 at 5:04 am
Definitely Bride and Wall-E! Currently the music director of a local production of Little Shop and think it holds up a little better than Rocky Horror…Speaking of geekdom, I’m sure you’ll appreciate this – http://wp.me/p1ByJK-nF
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By thefoodandwinehedonist on 02/15/2012 at 5:10 am
I love your list, especially Juno and The Princess Bride. I posted a list of my favorite romantic movies, some classic, some quirky, yesterday that you might like.
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By Jude on 02/15/2012 at 5:32 am
I love where you went with this list! I know I’m a little old to appreciate these movies, but I do. The Princess Bride is a classic, and Wall-E is sure to follow as one. And what is it about Michael Cera? I suppose we can all relate to the characters he portrays on some level. Nice. And geeky.
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By Jennifer M. on 02/15/2012 at 5:44 am
Great list! Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind – cool film slightly depressing!
Congrats on the Fresh press!
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By Young1oun on 02/15/2012 at 5:47 am
Great list! Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind – cool film slightly depressing!
Congrats on the Fresh press!
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By Young1 on 02/15/2012 at 5:48 am
Reblogged this on if you can't say it, write it! and commented:
awesome blog
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By indiegeek on 02/15/2012 at 5:48 am
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind is just fantastic. The use of the hair colour offers up one of those penny dropping moments which is why we all watch films after all. A relevation.
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By cutestcakeseveryday on 02/15/2012 at 5:53 am
Reblogged this on ketchupwithraz.
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By ketchupwithraz on 02/15/2012 at 5:53 am
The Princess Bride? Best #1 Ever 🙂 Good list with all wonderful movies.
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By wonderstruck17 on 02/15/2012 at 6:05 am
1. Love your background image.
2. Nice movie roundup – you’ve added a couple of films to my “must watch” list
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By thoughtsontheatre on 02/15/2012 at 6:22 am
Princess bride, Eternal Sunshine, Little shop of Horrors 3 of my favourite all time movies!
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By hanabcn on 02/15/2012 at 6:33 am
Wow, unfortunately you host the image on free hosting and it;s weird when imageshack deleted the image x(, good list anyway, will watch the movies soon, thannksss!
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By andhie on 02/15/2012 at 6:35 am
Scott Pilgrim is definitely a great romantic film for geeks, and it’s realistic in that both Scott and Ramona make mistakes. The graphic novel is even better because it further explores how they both grow to be better people and learn to make things work (plus more epic fights).
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By Hibari on 02/15/2012 at 6:37 am
Reblogged this on thehiltonburnellfiles and commented:
Amazing picks for the romantic movies.
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By moneymakingjus on 02/15/2012 at 6:43 am
Like! Like!
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By Baubles & Whatnots on 02/15/2012 at 6:44 am
Cool list!!!!!!!!!!!
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By moneymakingjus on 02/15/2012 at 6:48 am
Reblogged this on WordPress Trends.
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By George on 02/15/2012 at 6:51 am
Princess Bride should be #1 for sure! I could watch it over and over 🙂 Also bravo for including Eternal Sunshine for the Spotless Mind – pure awesomeness.
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By midnitechef on 02/15/2012 at 6:54 am
Words cannot describe how much I love; Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Scott Pilgrim, Juno and Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist. Great list! 😀
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By shane peltzer on 02/15/2012 at 6:54 am
These are all really great movies, especially Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, but I’m also a really big movie nerd…
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By legitmind on 02/15/2012 at 6:56 am
Reblogged this on BbSezMore and commented:
I agree with #10 and #1, my own #9-#2 would differ. What do you think?
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By Bb on 02/15/2012 at 6:57 am
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist was a great inclusion. It’s a more ‘overt’ romantic movie than some of the other ones you included–sure, Juno liked Bleecker but it wasn’t the focus of the film–but that makes it all the more perfect for a geeky Valentines day couple 😛
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By thespectatorssport.wordpress.com/ on 02/15/2012 at 7:02 am
Great list. I think the only 2 I haven’t seen there are number 10 and number 1. (I know, I know, what the hell have I been doing with my life thus far?) and I definitely will get around to it soon. And a big Steve Martin fan too, so number 10 will also be added to my to-watch list. Loving this list for Wall-E and Eternal Sunshine. Perfect geek romance movies.
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By Rose's Thingamajig on 02/15/2012 at 7:03 am
Amor de película
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By xksillas@hotmail.com (@cocol2010) on 02/15/2012 at 7:05 am
What about Benny and June!?!
C.J.
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By dirtydieter on 02/15/2012 at 7:14 am
Reblogged this on clairenurse:littlebitlit.
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By clairenurse on 02/15/2012 at 7:15 am
Eternal Sunshine and Princess Bride are two of my favorite movies. I must be a geek.
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By Cassie on 02/15/2012 at 7:24 am
Reblogged this on Pixellated Affectations and commented:
I like most of these movies, love a couple, and will take this as a recommendation to watch those on the list which I haven’t yet seen.
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By malsain on 02/15/2012 at 7:38 am
Great choices!
Happy Valentine’s Day everybody!
/Linda
http://www.lindalind.com/blog
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By lindalind on 02/15/2012 at 7:39 am
I just want to say, I’ve seen them all and I’m proud!!!
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By microwavemeditations on 02/15/2012 at 7:47 am
Reblogged this on Café com Whisky and commented:
Gostei!
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By cafewhisky on 02/15/2012 at 7:57 am
good list of movies… happy f-n VD
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By albino bullfrog on 02/15/2012 at 7:58 am
Awesome post! Thank you for posting – I was truly intrigued throughout the entire thing. 🙂
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By strawberriesandoranges on 02/15/2012 at 8:09 am
Great choices for #1 and #2. Two of my favorites. Couldn’t agree more.
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By scarredromeo on 02/15/2012 at 8:13 am
I am loving this list.!!!
Great work.
ps.
WALL-E is the BEST! 🙂
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By misspinkles on 02/15/2012 at 8:30 am
I’ve watched every one of those movies … Just awesome
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By lapetitegitane on 02/15/2012 at 8:42 am
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome! Good on ya for such a thorough list! And thank you for not forgetting ‘Juno’! 😉
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By The Irish Bard on 02/15/2012 at 8:45 am
Definitely should have seen Benny and Joon on there…but The Princess Bride was a great call.
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By Paige S. on 02/15/2012 at 8:48 am
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE THIS.
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By Amber on 02/15/2012 at 8:52 am
500 days of summer!
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By translacaodeculturas on 02/15/2012 at 8:57 am
Ew no. A cynical attempt by a major studio to tap into geek and indie culture. Hollow and ultimately pointless.
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By gfunk101 on 02/15/2012 at 9:44 am
What a great list of movies! I’ve seen most of them and highly recommend The Princess Bride, Juno, Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, Wall-E and Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Definitely following you, since I’m a geek myself =)
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By A Novel Idea on 02/15/2012 at 9:03 am
Reblogged this on Any Girl In Britain and commented:
*thumbsup*
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By Anygirl on 02/15/2012 at 9:05 am
Great list! :0)
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By truewomanifesto on 02/15/2012 at 9:29 am
Reblogged this on Lena's corner.
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By findinglena on 02/15/2012 at 9:33 am
Juno is completely brilliant. It’s one of my vey favorites from the last few years! Great article. Looking forward to more, Cheers!
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By dawnestrehl on 02/15/2012 at 9:47 am
Great picks! Most of these fall into my favourite movies list for sure. It made me smile just reading this list.
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By myonepreciouslife on 02/15/2012 at 10:17 am
“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”
Any movie with that line wins any contest.
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By dontsmitethemeek on 02/15/2012 at 10:20 am
Reblogged this on dontsmitethemeek.
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By dontsmitethemeek on 02/15/2012 at 10:21 am
Oh! I am so happy you chose The Princess Bride as the number one movie. I absolutely adore it. And now my granddaughter does, too. Another favorite of mine — Camelot — the Richard Harris version.
Congrats on being FP’d. Awesome post.
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By klrs09 on 02/15/2012 at 10:34 am
Reblogged this on Impliedharmonics and commented:
If I had to give this post a phrase, it would be: “A must read”.
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By Implied Harmonics on 02/15/2012 at 10:37 am
Great choices!! Princess Bride is one of my favorites -True classic. LA List just made it on to my must watch list. Never seen it before. Great list!
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By The Green Scarf Dispatch Company « Limestone Roof on 02/15/2012 at 10:51 am
oh gosh, the list on my mind is totally exclusive on yours, lool
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By The Green Scarf Dispatch Company « Limestone Roof on 02/15/2012 at 11:05 am
Excellent list.
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By Dr. K on 02/15/2012 at 11:07 am
I loved Juno very cute movie and Edward Scissorhands is a good pick to. I haven’t seen most of these those, I will have to check them out.
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By angelique523 on 02/15/2012 at 11:08 am
Nice list. Though I was expecting “Blue Valentine” to be here…. Cheers!
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By junaidkabir on 02/15/2012 at 11:20 am
Such a great list! All of your selections rank among our all-time favourites!!
Thanks for sharing! We’re looking forward to reading more…
Happy V-Day! ♥
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By surlygurls on 02/15/2012 at 11:24 am
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!? REALLY 😦 lol.
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By gohokang on 02/15/2012 at 11:25 am
HEATHEN!
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By gfunk101 on 02/15/2012 at 1:09 pm
I believe you forgot a classic, The Fifth Element.
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By truthspew on 02/15/2012 at 11:26 am
Oh Yes, great list! can not go past The Princess Bride as number one, Perfect! Still haven’t seen Crazy Stupid Love, but has just moved up my list based on the company you’ve given it.
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By drawnoutdoors on 02/15/2012 at 11:30 am
Eternal Sunshine is great film in many respects. One doesn’t have to be a geek to enjoy it’s unmatched creativity!
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By Nick on 02/15/2012 at 11:46 am
I guess I’ll have to go ahead and admit that I’m a geek. There’s nothing for it.
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By Dixie on 02/15/2012 at 11:50 am
Take pride!
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By gfunk101 on 02/15/2012 at 1:08 pm
What about Amelié? Loved your list. How can we forget Iñigo Montoya!
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By mcolmo on 02/15/2012 at 12:01 pm
Nice one, that hadn’t occurred to me.
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By gfunk101 on 02/15/2012 at 1:07 pm
haaahahha…u sure do v a good geeky collection there…nt tht id knw…*smirk
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By Sleeick Inc. on 02/15/2012 at 12:01 pm
I’ve nearly worn out my Juno and Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist DVDs from watching them so much.
Thanks for sharing these movies with us, and congratulations on being Freshly Pressed!
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By disseminatedthought on 02/15/2012 at 12:49 pm
I like it…. Not Love it…. because My ultimate favorite movie of all time isn’t on there “Never Been Kissed”… C’mon. It’s about a geek, so does that count as a geek loving movie?
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By Tyler Texan on 02/15/2012 at 1:04 pm
I love most of these movies, and I am a self- confessed geek! so yes, ur list does hold true.
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By keatslover on 02/15/2012 at 1:37 pm
‘Wall-E’ would be on top of my list…!
Great post… 🙂
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By UCTeja on 02/15/2012 at 2:00 pm
No love for The Crow? I guess that’s more of a goth romantic movie than a geek one. Though you do have Edward Scissorhands in there…
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By drewpan on 02/15/2012 at 2:44 pm
Reblogged this on underthemacademia.
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By underthemacademia on 02/15/2012 at 2:58 pm
Awesome! Thanks for the playlist!
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By Omar Ramirez on 02/15/2012 at 2:58 pm
I like romantic movie in geeks and english also.
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By nike basketball sneaker and shoe nike basketball sneaker and shoe nike basketball sneaker and shoe on 02/15/2012 at 3:11 pm
I love the Princess Bride! And Edward Scissorhands too!
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By sanctimoniouslyyours on 02/15/2012 at 3:17 pm
Good choices. My favorite ones were Juno and the Princess Bride.
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By Joanna on 02/15/2012 at 3:19 pm
Hi guys wish you all Valentine’s Day,this post is very romantic really enjoyed a lot…..thanks for posting
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By MY PROPERTY DEALS on 02/15/2012 at 3:22 pm
I love Eternal Sunshine. Nick and Norah, though? Really? What about Shaun of the Dead?
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By J.P. Bentley on 02/15/2012 at 3:40 pm
As decent as any of these movies are, what does any of this have to do with being a geek? I could see Little Shop of Horrors as being for old film geeks, but I think you’re confusing “geek” with “Indie”.
Show me a romance about software engineering and I’ll reconsider, but Crazy Stupid Love is one of the farthest things from geeky.
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By Taywee on 02/15/2012 at 3:45 pm
Awesome list though a bit too much Michael Cera for my liking but having The Princess Bride at the top makes up for it 😉
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By tothemoviesandbeyond on 02/15/2012 at 3:47 pm
Eternal Sunshine is also probably the favorite romantic movie for incredibly broken people (like myself)
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By Jbot on 02/15/2012 at 4:17 pm
Edward Scissorhands, Little Shop of Horrors and Wall-E, lovely films, wonderful films, they can be seen an infinite number of times 🙂
I’ll have to see some of the other films on this list 🙂
And by the way, I love your wallpaper, “When the testing is done, you will be burned and there will be cake.” 😀
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By W. R. Woolf on 02/15/2012 at 4:45 pm
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By Inconceivable! Some Thoughts On Why The Princess Bride Is Awesome « Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth on 02/15/2012 at 4:50 pm
“Since the invention of the kiss there have been five kisses that were rated the most passionate, the most pure. This one left them all behind.”
The Princess Bride rules all.
(Really need to see Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist though.)
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By matthewhyde on 02/15/2012 at 4:53 pm
Scott Pilgrim vs The World and Juno are the best out of the Top 10. Michael Cera is phenomenal!
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By Mishkah Roman-Cassiem on 02/15/2012 at 5:04 pm
Well, I thought I would never read an article like this, I’m in a geeky relationship and I shall definitely watch some of these.
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By KG Critic on 02/15/2012 at 5:10 pm
tanks..to artikel
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By irmansyah on 02/15/2012 at 5:14 pm
I like WALL-E & Juno..
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By Nishanth gowda on 02/15/2012 at 5:43 pm
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Ok I had to reblog this one based on the inclusion of Princess Bride at Number 1 alone. I mean seriously awesome. Plus Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. I have to admit I haven’t seen a few of these but there are some favourites as well. What are your favourites?
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By Shaggygirl on 02/15/2012 at 5:52 pm
Reblogged this on passionatelymad.
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By top-10-romantic-movies-for-geeks « Dom's Code on 02/15/2012 at 6:34 pm
I haven’t seen many of these movies, but I’d say they break the mold of the romantic comedy that has one or two laughs as the best thing going for it. L.A. Story was clever fun, Edward Scissorhands was odd fun that snipped up suburbia, but I’d say my favorite of the ones I’ve seen on your list would Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. It was unpredictable, kept me guessing, and was wonderfully creative. You have a fun list here!
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By zookyshirts on 02/15/2012 at 6:40 pm
Love it!!! Thanks for posting this and brightening my day 😉
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By missmadaboutravel on 02/15/2012 at 6:48 pm
I actually haven’t watched most films on this list… I’ll be sure to save it and check them out. 🙂
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By Sofia Romualdo on 02/15/2012 at 6:49 pm
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By somepeoplesthinks on 02/15/2012 at 7:21 pm
I have seen 5 out of this list but I love all 5! Especially Eternal Sunshine and Wall-E…
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By Top 10 Liebesfilme für Nerds | oakwoody on 02/15/2012 at 8:40 pm
Good list! Haven’t seen about half of them, so I’ll have to remedy that 🙂
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By DuRona on 02/15/2012 at 9:04 pm
The Princess Bride is one of those movies that you have to watch if you’re just flipping through channels.
And Edward Scissor Hands is a classic.
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By N. Congo on 02/15/2012 at 9:36 pm
Thanks for reminding me how much i LOVE Eternal Sunshine, such a great movie!
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By livloveblog on 02/15/2012 at 9:37 pm
Reblogged this on Dancing Backwards in High Heels and commented:
Freshly Pressed pointed me towards this fabulous list of Romantic Movies for Geeks. I’ve seen them all except the Michael Cera ones. No, wait. I did see Juno. The other two have been floating in the tank of yearning but are nowhere near the top. What’s at the top? A little thing called Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.
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By lisahelene on 02/15/2012 at 9:57 pm
Hello! I love your post. I adore cinema. I’ve got a blog too.
http://delamanodelseptimoarte.wordpress.com/
I invite you to see it. It’s written in Spanish. I’m sorry.
Kisses! 🙂
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By gema82 on 02/15/2012 at 10:06 pm
Net Flix will be scratching their heads on the increese of romantic movies for Geeks. Great List Thanks for your hard work. Added your list to our favorites to get started on.
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By starlaschat on 02/15/2012 at 10:06 pm
I just played the The Princess Bride trailer for my husband as he is off to work. I asked him how many times he’s watched the movie over the years? He said “about 30” a true fan of the movie.
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By starlaschat on 02/15/2012 at 10:29 pm
Fun list, but what about Harold & Maude? Or maybe Raising Arizona?
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By JD Rourke on 02/15/2012 at 10:13 pm
Great list – some of my favorite movies in here! Though I think at least an honorary mention should go to “(500) Days of Summer.”
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By alexccoleman on 02/15/2012 at 10:18 pm
I can’t BELIEVE I didn’t think to include “The Princess Bride” on my own Valentine’s movie countdown!!! *mental head slap* Inconceivable! Thanks for a great list!
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By amber on 02/15/2012 at 10:28 pm
Exceptional list!
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By lucasmangum on 02/15/2012 at 10:28 pm
And I realize that I have seen all but one of these and have loved them all very very much. :] As many are among my favorite movies to watch when I am in my version of a sappy-romantic mood. Ah. The geeky life. Aren’t we great people? We have more fun. :]
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By kmm493 on 02/15/2012 at 10:36 pm
Wow that’s a good selection of movies even for the non geek squad
Thanks for sharing
Dan
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By woodrtist on 02/15/2012 at 10:55 pm
If a 60 year old can still be a geek…count me in. These are some of my favorite movies. Timeless.
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By Dorothy Sims on 02/15/2012 at 10:57 pm
Oh, “Edward Scissorhands” – it is really Good movie..you can try: “A Walk to Remember”, “Beautiful Mind”, “Sweet November”, “The Notebook” (of course : ) ), “Honey” (2003)…and maybe many, many others :))))
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By Chrisssie on 02/15/2012 at 11:05 pm
Reblogged this on The Dutchess Blue Review and commented:
I have see most of these movies and must say some are still some of my favorites…if that makes me GEEKEY so be it…I’ll OWN IT!!! So should you..check it out!
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By Dutchess Blue on 02/15/2012 at 11:08 pm
oh, and “Father of the Bride” – an awesome movie!! :)))
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By Chrisssie on 02/15/2012 at 11:08 pm
Wow, eternal sunset of the spotless mind … forgot about that one.
I remember when I first saw it was pretty cool, think I will see it again…
Thanks for the list, it is really good
Cheers
~Ron
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By Be A DJ on 02/15/2012 at 11:09 pm
I must say it is a very interesting list… 🙂
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By sheokhanda on 02/15/2012 at 11:11 pm
I have seen most of these! Does that make me a geek? I will have to add the few I havent seen to my netflix que to be sure I reach full geek status 🙂
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By cestlavie22 on 02/15/2012 at 11:34 pm
Totally agree with WALL-E, The Princess Bride, and Scott Pilgrim … but would add I.Q. and Roxanne to the list.
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By dsickles on 02/15/2012 at 11:35 pm
Nice list though I am not sure about the Princess Bride. It wasn’t such a good film, was it ?
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By shil on 02/15/2012 at 11:59 pm
@Shil: “Princess Bride” is one of the greatest movies ever made, in my (and many others’) opinion. Cast, story, direction, performances: it all adds up. It’s funny, romantic, exciting, a bit bloody, sophisticated, and kid-friendly. In short, just about perfect.
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By poorlocavore on 02/16/2012 at 11:57 am
Lovin it! Eternal Sunshine, Wall-e, Princess Bride…fantastic choices!
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By sexytofu on 02/16/2012 at 12:05 am
Oooh, may I also suggest High Fidelity? The book is better than the movie but both are fantastic depictions of how love and our reaction to it does not really change with age
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By sexytofu on 02/16/2012 at 12:06 am
Reblogged this on Yapping Yak.
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By YK on 02/16/2012 at 12:09 am
I love the list and I love your background image even more!
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By littlematryoshka on 02/16/2012 at 12:11 am
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By Where was this 015 « Mirror Universe on 02/16/2012 at 12:18 am
Interesting choices in this list… I wonder if it would make more sense to distinguish between movies *for* geeks vs movies *about* geeks. For example: Eternal Sunshine (fantabulous movie, by the way) is most certainly a film for geeks. On the other hand, I would say Nick and Nora, and maybe even Juno, are films about geeks.
Sci-fi romances, fantasy romances – they all have that extra ingredient that makes you feel like the movie is catering to your inner nerd. Just seeing Michael Cera playing his usual dorky character doesn’t making me think I’m watching a nerdy movie. By that count, a movie like 40 Year Old Virgin should be on here.
Also, I might suggest The Truman Show, which is certainly sci-fi-esque and has a fairly obvious and unique background romance going on throughout.
Anyway, nice article! Keep supporting the geek cause.
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By kimonoko on 02/16/2012 at 12:24 am
AH so fabulous! I love it!
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By Emily Warren on 02/16/2012 at 1:02 am
Completely agree with the Princess Bride being #1!! But I want to put Wall-E up to the #2 spot. 🙂
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By 4myskin on 02/16/2012 at 1:04 am
great collection. a few i have not seen but will check out asap. and i LOVE l.a. story! thanks for including it!
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By queenyellowsun on 02/16/2012 at 1:12 am
Great list! Juno cracks me up without fail and I am a die hard Edward Scissorhands fan. Thanks for sharing this. I am glad I stumbled across your blog. Fab!
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By Let it be Lovely on 02/16/2012 at 1:35 am
I like your list. But do you realise how often you use the word whilst? Princess Bride is my all time favourite, for sure.
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By Sharon Jackson on 02/16/2012 at 1:48 am
Loved this! A lot of these are some of my favorites actually. Great picks!
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By Ali Hare on 02/16/2012 at 1:58 am
I’m wondering exactly what it says about me that I own the majority of these movies…my Geek-Dom has always been stated, accepted … seeing that someone else (many other-elses) share this ‘trait’ makes me feel …. well …. damn! Not so original as I though!
Hmm. Better go and find some bizarre less known movies for my collection …
😉
Congrats on being pressed into fame and glory! 😀
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By Bridgette on 02/16/2012 at 2:14 am
Love “Crazy, Stupid, Love” and “Scott Pilgrim vs The World” both worth multiple views. I haven’t seen ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” I keep hearing great things about it recently (yes, I know I’m late). I guess it’s time to add it to the old Netflix que.
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By philozen on 02/16/2012 at 2:23 am
Brilliant! I haven’t watched a movie in ages and now I totally want to snuggle up and watch one this weekend…thanks!
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By mommybabyspot on 02/16/2012 at 3:56 am
Interesting list, too bad the only movie I’ve seen from it is Juno!
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By Romantic Asian Guy on 02/16/2012 at 4:04 am
Juno, Nick & Norah, and Scott Pilgrim are definite favorites for me. Not just as romantic movies, but as great movies period. Plus, Michael Cera is in all of ’em. Coincidence? I think not! And Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, one of the best films of the past decade and by far Jim Carrey’s best performance, or at least that’s what I think. And Edward Scissorhands? You know how to read me like a book! Great list.
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By adrianvstheworld on 02/16/2012 at 4:15 am
Reblogged this on A New Day … A New Adventure! and commented:
Yeah … I think I might just try out a few of these movies myself. I find them a bit interesting.
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By Mary B ~~ on 02/16/2012 at 4:58 am
Reblogged this on gumballcrayola and commented:
This post was on WordPress Freshly Pressed this morning, and I wanted to share it with you & add it to our Runners Up list. I can’t believe I didn’t include The Princess Bride! Inconceivable!!
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By amber on 02/16/2012 at 6:09 am
It took me several days after seeing the film to realize that Juno was a really long anti-abortion commercial. nevertheless, I still enjoyed it, despite the preachy subtext.
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist was kinda disappointing – it’s a road movie that never goes anywhere…
after seeing Being John M, I was pumped to see Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, but it was kinda disappointing, and Frodo is mad creepy in that flick.
Edward Scissorhands has gotta be the most overrated movie of all time – but, it did give us Skull head boney hands, so it was worth it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8PhzrmBgMI
love princess bride – one of the best movies ever! http://creativejamie.com/2012/01/21/the-princess-bride-review/ I own the movie, but i watch it when it’s on TV – it’s that good
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By Jamie Insalaco on 02/16/2012 at 10:02 am
I think you’ll have to look pretty hard to find an agenda in ‘Juno’.
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By gfunk101 on 02/16/2012 at 11:36 am
agreed; yet nevertheless, it’s there: after all, the movie does include that abortion clinic scene. thankfully, it’s not preachy, it’s just a view point, and a valid one at that. as for me, i prefer that the law stays how it is; i don’t agree, but i don’t believe it should be up to one to decide something so personal for all
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By Jamie Insalaco on 02/18/2012 at 9:45 pm
As a nerd and fangirl, I approve this message.
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By thediaryofaneffuaddict on 02/16/2012 at 10:14 am
If someone could explain what is so great about “Eternal Sunshine”, I’d be willing to listen.
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By poorlocavore on 02/16/2012 at 11:59 am
LA Story-thank you for adding Steve Martin in this great film-if you havent already check out The Man With Two Brains, I think you might jam it…
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By misscorrigan on 02/16/2012 at 12:20 pm
I’m not the biggest fan of Michael Cera, so I guess we’ll have to disagree there, but holy crap is Crazy Stupid Love a great romantic movie. It’s my firm belief that everyone with a significant other should watch it at least one time with that significant other.
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By adampbellotto on 02/16/2012 at 12:56 pm
Great list! I totally agree with all. The only one I haven’t seen is Crazy Stupid Love. It’s now going on my list. Thanks for posting this.
Greetings from north of the Arctic Circle.
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By Barbra & Jack Donachy on 02/16/2012 at 1:22 pm
Scott Pilgrim gracing any list is enough for me to award it the coveted “Best List of the Week Award”. No need to send me your address, it’s already in the post.
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By Dave on 02/16/2012 at 1:59 pm
“Edward Scissorhands” and “Crazy, Stupid Love” are incredible. “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is as well but it depresses me like no other!
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By goingtomx on 02/16/2012 at 2:27 pm
Anybody want a peanut?!?
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By theperpetualbachelor on 02/16/2012 at 3:03 pm
Anyone want a peanut?!?
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By theperpetualbachelor on 02/16/2012 at 3:05 pm
What? (500) Days Of Summer didn’t make the list?
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By Jon The Blogcentric on 02/16/2012 at 3:06 pm
We aimed for movies made by geeks and/or enjoyed by geeks – not shallowly marketed towards geeks.
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By gfunk101 on 02/16/2012 at 8:35 pm
I love Juno and Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist. I would also add ‘Becoming Jane’ to the nerdy romance list! 🙂
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By The Dandy Lion on 02/16/2012 at 3:12 pm
I can’t tell you how much I loved this list!
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By gidget0728 on 02/16/2012 at 3:52 pm
Reblogged this on The Factory and commented:
I had to reblog this because this is a seriously awesome list. I kinda love it!
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By gidget0728 on 02/16/2012 at 3:55 pm
Great to see ‘Wall-E’ and ‘Scott Pilgrim’ featured! Great article…
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By insidemyfred on 02/16/2012 at 6:05 pm
Really all of these movies are the most romantic movies on the planet. Among these i like THE PRINCESS BRIDE and JUNO. I can watch these movies anytime round o’clock.
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By FLATS IN KOROMANGALA on 02/16/2012 at 6:46 pm
I LOVE the princess bride!
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By Vered at EatNowTalkLater on 02/16/2012 at 6:51 pm
Reblogged this on velvet boxes and commented:
I’m pretty excited that The Princess Bride (my all-time favorite movie) is at the top of this list. Love it!
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By katharinerebecca on 02/16/2012 at 10:38 pm
I totally agree with this list. But maybe I should put “Wall-E” first, ex aequo with “The Princess Bride”!
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By alessiapelonzi on 02/16/2012 at 10:47 pm
Awesome selection! I love Crazy Stupid Love, Scott PIlgrim, and Eternal Sunshine most especially. Thanks for sharing.
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By Jennifaye on 02/16/2012 at 11:42 pm
Ahhhh, seriously a great list, It could have been something I handpicked out of my DVD collection. I even strangely enjoyed Crazy Stupid Love though Emma Stone was probably responsible for that! Loved the post 🙂
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By kranARI on 02/17/2012 at 12:30 am
All great picks. I submit for your approval “Sixteen Candles”. Farmer Ted makes me swoon. “I predict by the end of the night, she and I will interface.” Best.
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By Katherine on 02/17/2012 at 3:18 am
I have long known that I am a geek and this list just affirms that knowledge. I love each and every one of these movies.
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By windupmyskirt on 02/17/2012 at 7:11 am
So glad to see an appreciation of The Princess Bride. Well done guys! Also, haven’t seen Little Shop of Horrors in years…off to find and watch now!
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By top 100 | Lesvosnews.net on 02/17/2012 at 3:08 pm
For me, Eternal Sunshine… tops this list. Love your post! 😀
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By barrycyrus on 02/17/2012 at 8:49 pm
Great list! Scott Pilgrim is one of my favorite movies! Enternal Sunshine and Nick and Nora are also a great choices.
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By Liz on 02/18/2012 at 10:35 am
I think I had a geekgasm just now.
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By Rai on 02/18/2012 at 1:48 pm
Reblogged this on MyDestiny2011 and commented:
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By mydestiny2011 on 02/18/2012 at 10:58 pm
Princess Bride had to be number 1!
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By hotelnerd on 02/19/2012 at 12:00 pm
Reblogged this on Kiara Lane and commented:
I think the Matrix movies should be at the top of this list somewhere.
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By Kiara Lane on 02/19/2012 at 11:39 pm
Eternal Sunshine and Juno are 2 of my absolute all-time favorite movies, period. Eternal Sunshine is #1. I’m hoping they will hurry along this Arrested Development movie.. I’m certain it will make my Favorite Movies list, as well!
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By undomesticatedhousewife on 02/20/2012 at 2:56 am
Love L.A. Story, Edward Scissorhands, and Princess Bride!! Fun list!
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By troismommy on 02/20/2012 at 8:36 am
You forgot Before Sunrise or Before Sunset!! Best intellectual date movies ever!
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By thefilmosopher on 02/20/2012 at 2:55 pm
Great List!
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By flixmeplease on 02/20/2012 at 3:29 pm
With the possible exception of Little Shop of Horrors and Edward Scissorhands (through network/syndicated TV) I am ashamed to say I have not seen any of these. I have never had any real desire to see Princess Bride, either (yes, I do have my geek card), but I think I own a lot of the others listed. I’ll have to make time to watch them.
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By dramaqueen1913 on 02/22/2012 at 12:19 am
Although the movies I’ve seen on this list are totally and utterly awsome, but some a missing imo 🙂 but thanks, i enjoyed reading this post! Keep up the good work.
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By thematthewtroy on 02/22/2012 at 8:05 pm
Really clever! Princess Bride as No 1 is the perfect choice
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By Suzie on 02/23/2012 at 6:17 pm
I always loved the Princess Bride. Hope that doesn’t make a geek! Great cast.
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By quinersdiner on 02/24/2012 at 2:04 am
Eternal Sunshine is one of my all time fav movies, good pick..To say that Nick&Nora was what 500 Days was trying to be is highly false IMO..500 Days was a far superior movie with a far superior cast and writing..All in all fun read 🙂
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By hifiphotography on 02/25/2012 at 12:25 am
Wall-E wouldn’t make it on any other list of romance movies, but it’s perfect for your list!
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By CiGriArg on 02/27/2012 at 4:09 pm
Does it make me a geek if I love EVERY ONE OF THESE?! 😀
Love this post!
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By tartarsandteacups on 03/05/2012 at 10:14 am
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awesome¡¡¡¡
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By diegozpy on 03/06/2012 at 8:45 am
I must be a geek too, lol, love this page it is great 🙂
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