Romance/Love: June 08, 2005 Issue [#413]
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1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter

The cinema has no boundary; it is a ribbon of dream.~ Orson Welles



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Letter from the editor

Romance Movie Showdown

         Two surveys down and two to go! Here is a look at which movies were slaughtered, which movies put up a good fight, and which heartbreak movie just missed the mark in the end.

         We'll do one more elimination round (in the item linked below the results). Included in the survey is a place for your comments on the toughest matchup. Next month I'll feature some of the more lively movie vs. movie debate. In the final round, you'll get to sort the best eight movies into whatever order you want. Don't forget to leave comments!

         Round 2 Results

The Blow-outs:

Gone With The Wind 44-12 Something's Gotta Give
Beauty & the Beast 44-12 Serendipity
Pretty Woman 43-13 Fools Rush In
Dirty Dancing 42-14 What Dreams May Come
The Princess Bride 40-16 Sweet November

Good Game:
The Sound of Music 36-20 Romancing the Stone
Ghost 36-20 Wuthering Heights
Ever After 35-21 West Side Story
The Notebook 33-23 The Little Mermaid
City of Angels 32-24 Moulin Rouge
Titanic 32-24 The Wedding Singer
You've Got Mail 31-25 Breakfast At Tiffany's
Sleepless in Seattle 31-25 While You Were Sleeping
Lady & the Tramp 31-25 Notting Hill
As Good As It Gets 30-26 Great Expectations

The Nail-biter:
Never Been Kissed 29-27 A Walk to Remember

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by Lexi Author Icon


*Note1* Romantic Tip of the Day: I was driving past a place which had 'candlelight' in its name. My friend joked that it was because they couldn't afford to pay their electric bill! *Laugh*
         Of course we all like to be smart-alecky these days, but it occurred to me that it goes both ways. Instead of a comedic moment, look for a romantic opportunity. For example, if the power goes out during a storm: "Well, honey, it looks like you'll get that candlelit dinner you've been wanting."*Bigsmile*
         Keep your eyes peeled, my friends.


Editor's Picks

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A young boy reflects upon his first love. (A Recent Romance/Love Editor's Pick!)
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Ahhh, the awkwardness of a schoolboy. Especially when a pretty girl is around!
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My first attempt at a poem of this kind, for the Poetic Story Contest.
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Emily and Jon struggle with concepts of romance stories, and beautiful people.
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*Note1*Movie Inspired Pieces*Note1*

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"Love is" poem using as many movie titles as possible
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Who ever said, “too much of a good thing can’t kill you.”
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Ask & Answer

*Bullet* Pretty in Black Author Icon: Fun survey! I like how the questions were so creatively worded--much more interesting than just picking one or the other.

*Bullet* patrickstar: Just a quick suggestion, although I took this survey a while ago...
Are you going to follow up the Romantic Movies Showdown with a Romantic Books Showdown?

*Bullet* AngelVixxen: TY ANON! Author Icon: What a great idea for a survey! I love it! Some of these were really tough choices for me. I'm a relentlessly hopeful romantic. I went back and changed some of my answers several times. Just couldn't seem to make up my mind. I'm glad to see a mix of old and new included. I wish I hadn't missed the first two. Wonderful job!

*Bullet* leann: I really like this survey because it makes me go back to all of the movies that I have watched and remember which I liked the most. I would like to see more of these surveys with other topics.

*Bullet* mousybrown: Lexi, you have done it again! Thanks for continuing to create such fun and interesting newsletters!

*Bullet* lazarus: It was a very interesting and thought provoking survey. I cannot wait to see the results of it all in the romance newsletter. I was wondering the entire time I was filling this survey out if this is some kind of psychological survey where your answers tell you a little about yourself and what type of romantic you may be.

*Note1* Nope, Lazarus, there's no ulterior motive other than the mental stimulation evoked by the inevitable debate.

*Bullet* Winnie Author Icon: WOW! I really enjoyed filling this survey, it was really fun to read, and also very interesting. It made me think a lot of the answers twice before submiting my choice! You got great questions there*Smile*

*Bullet* AuntyNelly Author Icon: A very interesting survey! I enjoyed answering the questions. Perhaps in the future we can think of a competition with questions that don't give away the titles of the film.

*Note1* Nelly, sounds a bit like trivia*Smile* I'm game if you are seriously considering it! ~Lexi

*Bullet* Kenzie Author Icon: Whew, this survey about romance movies was even harder than the first. I can't wait to see what comes of this one! Remembering movies has always been something I've had a problem with, sometimes even as I drive home from seeing one. I've always wondered why that was. You've made me search my memory. Thanks!

*Bullet* megsie2584: Hey Lexi, Somehow I skipped over reading last month's edition... and your results in this issue had me interested. I looked for the first survey so I could find out which movie had the top votes (which you hinted was the animated one) but I couldn't find it. So... who won?

*Note1* Megan, if you take a look above you'll see which movies made the cut and which movies didn't. The animated film you are referring to is still in the running*Wink*

*Exclaim*Thanks again to the participants of the Romance Movie Showdown! You are making this quite an interesting ride*Smile*


Until Next Time,
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