In this episode of The Seaking of The Saking of…College of Charleston Podcast, we asked Colleen Glenn, associate professor and director of the university’s film research program, to consider their favorite romantic films. Masu.
We will discuss some of the classes we teach at university, including dreams, films, and the myths of the American cinema path. As we move on to the upcoming holidays, she will be a favorite romantic comedy including Casablanca, incidents to remember, eternal sunshine of a clean mind, shops around the corner and mustrak It emphasizes the drama.
Glenn also spoke about how ROM-Coms evolved, and now includes a broad perspective.
“Cinema is more diverse in terms of expression,” says Glenn. “We are better representing people of different races and ethnicities on screen today, with different gender and sexual orientations as well. So, “Boys meet boys and girls, The classic rom-com formula, “boys lose girls, boys defeat girls” might become “meet boys and boys” or “girl girls.” ”
Glenn encourages movie fans to watch movies in theaters rather than on devices for a full experience. She says romantic films are just one of many cultural systems that promote myths of love. And if we are going to blame rom-coms, we must throw music, plays and poetry into the mix.
What is your favorite romantic movie you watch on Valentine’s Day? Text your favorite romantic movies on the Apple Podcasts or comment on your favorites on Spotify.
Resources for this episode:
Romantic Drama: Casablanca (1942) Things to Remember (1957) Cold Mountain (2003) Spotless Eternal Sun in the Heart (2004) Romantic Comedy: It’s One Night (1934) Shop Around the Corner (1940) Philadelphia Story (1940) 1940) Hot (1957) The Apartment (1960) Moonstruck (1987) The Princess Bride (1987) Harry Meet Sally (1989) Four Weddings and A Funeral (1994) Film Noir/Strillers: Double Rednemity (1944) The The The The The Postman Always Rings twice (1946) Fatal Attraction (1987) Body Heat (1981) Oscar Candidate Cinema Scope Great Local Theatre: Terrace
