Top 25 Romantic Movies List of The Month

1. The Notebook
   Two young lovers (Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams) are torn apart by war and class differences in the 1940s in this adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’s best-selling novel. Their story is told by a man (James Garner) who, years later, reads from a notebook while he visits a woman in a nursing home (Gena Rowlands). Nick Cassavetes directs this heart-tugging romance about the sacrifices people will make to hang on to their one true love. – Buy “The Notebook” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

2. P.S. I Love You
   When she loses her beloved husband Gerry (Gerard Butler) to a brain tumor, grieving widow Holly Kennedy (Hilary Swank) is surprised to learn that he left a series of letters behind to help her cope with the pain of being without him. As the months drag on, Holly finds messages from Gerry that encourage her to go on living. But will the letters mire her deeper into the past, or will they give her the strength she needs to face the future? – Buy “P.S. I Love You” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

3. The Lake House
   Speed co-stars Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves reteam for romance in director Alejandro Agresti’s remake of the Korean film Il Mare, exploring a mysterious mailbox that somehow bridges time. After moving away from her peaceful lakeside home, a lonely physician (Bullock) begins writing letters to the frustrated architect (Reeves) who now occupies the building, only to discover that they’re living two years apart. – Buy “The Lake House” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

4. Twilight
   When Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) moves to a small town in the Pacific Northwest to live with her father, she starts school and meets the reclusive Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108-year-old vampire. Despite Edward’s repeated cautions, Bella can’t help but fall in love with him, a fatal move that endangers her own life when a coven of bloodsuckers try to challenge the Cullen clan. – Buy “The Twilight” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

5. Hitch
   Smooth and sexy Alex “Hitch” Hitchens (Will Smith) is the master of seduction in this charming romantic comedy. His specialty? Helping clueless clients make a great first impression so they not only get to the second date, but make someone fall for them. When a gossip reporter (Eva Mendes) starts nosing around his business, however, Hitch finds himself out of moves as he forgets all his lessons and has to figure out a whole new strategy to love. – Buy “Hitch” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

6. Just Like Heaven
   Shortly after David Abbott (Mark Ruffalo) moves into his new San Francisco digs, he has an unwelcome visitor on his hands: winsome Elizabeth Martinson (Reese Witherspoon), who asserts that the apartment is hers — and promptly vanishes. When she starts appearing and disappearing at will, David thinks she’s a ghost, while Elizabeth is convinced she’s alive. Their quest for the truth ultimately leads to love in this spectral romantic comedy. – Buy “Just Like Heaven” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

7. Catch and Release
   Susannah Grant (who wrote the Oscar-nominated screenplay for Erin Brockovich) takes her first stab at feature-film directing with this emotional drama that follows the rebirth of a young woman (Jennifer Garner) after her fiancé’s tragic death. On her painful journey toward healing, she uncovers hidden secrets that make her feel as if she’s mourning a stranger. Juliette Lewis and Kevin Smith co-star. – Buy “Catch and Release” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

8. August Rush
   After cellist Lyla (Keri Russell) and guitarist Louis (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) share an enchanted night together, circumstances rip them apart, and the child (Freddie Highmore) produced by the union is raised by an opportunistic stranger (Robin Williams) who nurtures the boy’s musical talent. Determined to find his parents, the boy — known as August Rush — relies on music to draw his mother and father to him. Terrence Howard co-stars. – Buy “August Rush” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

9. Under the Tuscan Sun
   In this movie loosely based on Frances Mayes’s best-selling memoir of the same title, Diane Lane stars as Frances, a newly divorced American writer who heads for the Italian region of Tuscany to make limonita out of life’s lemons. Having just quit her high-pressure job and ended her heartbreaking marriage, she buys a decrepit-but-charming house in Cortona on impulse, rebuilding it piece by piece — and herself along with it.  – Buy “Under the Tuscan Sun” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

10. Pride and Prejudice
    In this retelling of Jane Austen’s novel set in 19th-century England, Mrs. Bennet (Brenda Blethyn) is all atwitter in hopes of marrying her daughters to prosperous gentlemen callers, especially when a wealthy bachelor moves nearby. Headstrong daughter Elizabeth (Keira Knightley) meets her match in Mr. Darcy, but misinterprets Darcy’s honorable intentions and jeopardizes her chance at love. Donald Sutherland, Judi Dench and Jena Malone co-star. – Buy “Pride and Prejudice” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

11. Made of Honor
    Happy-go-lucky playboy Tom (Patrick Dempsey) finally decides to propose to his best friend, Hannah (Michelle Monaghan), when she returns from a trip. But when she gets home, she announces that she’s engaged — and asks Tom to be in the wedding. Can Tom work his way back into her heart before it’s too late? Sydney Pollack and Kadeem Hardison co-star in this whimsical comedy from director Paul Weiland. – Buy “Made of Honor” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

12. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
    To help land a big ad account, notorious player Ben (Matthew McConaughey) makes a wager with his co-workers that he can get a woman to fall in love with him in just 10 days. But he bets on the wrong girl — a women’s magazine writer (Kate Hudson) with her own hidden agenda. Turns out she’s writing an article on how to get rid of a guy in 10 days — and she’s set on seeing her story through to completion. – Buy “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

13. Along Came Polly
    Reuben Feffer (Ben Stiller) believes that if you plan ahead and play it safe, you can have a pretty good life. When his wife of a few days (Debra Messing) dumps him on his honeymoon for their scuba-diving instructor (Hank Azaria), Feffer vows to keep things under an even tighter lid. But along comes Polly (Jennifer Aniston), a bright, buoyant and breathtakingly irreverent childhood friend who teaches him to live life on the edge.  – Buy “Along Came Polly” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

14. Shopgirl
    Lovely but lonely Mirabelle (Claire Danes) feels purposeless selling gloves in a world where they’re hardly ever worn. But her sad-sack days are soon enlivened by Ray (Steve Martin), a rich suitor who showers her with sex and attention. Mirabelle soaks it all up but yearns for more commitment, which Ray can’t give. So when she meets the penniless but sincere Jeremy (Jason Schwartzman), she wonders if it’s time to give up one man for the other. – Buy “Shopgirl” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

15. The Upside of Anger
    Terry Wolfmeyer (Joan Allen) has been dumped by her husband — who, in a clichéd ending, ran off with his secretary — and is left to raise her four daughters alone. But there could be a silver lining to it all when Terry hooks up with a retired baseball player (Kevin Costner). Erika Christensen, Alicia Witt, Keri Russell and Evan Rachel Wood co-star in this comic drama about tangled family ties from writer-director Mike Binder. – Buy “The Upside of Anger” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

16. Chocolat
    Blown in by the north wind, an iconoclastic single mother (Oscar nominee Juliette Binoche) and her young daughter move into a peaceful French village and open an uncommon chocolate shop during the height of Lent — directly across the street from a church. At first, the shop’s rich, sensuous desserts scandalize the town. But the villagers (including Judi Dench, Lena Olin and Johnny Depp) soon learn to savor the sweetness. – Buy “Chocolat” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

17. Shall We Dance?
    John Clark (Richard Gere) has all he could ever ask for, including a successful career and a loving wife (Susan Sarandon). But true happiness eludes him, prompting him to sign up for dance lessons at a downtown studio he passes on his way to work. As John’s friendship with alluring dance teacher Paulina (Jennifer Lopez) grows, so does his love for joyful movement, renewing his lease on life — and alarming his wife. Based on a 1995 Japanese film. – Buy “Shall We Dance?” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

18. Tristan & Isolde
    When gallant English knight Tristan (James Franco) wins the love of beautiful Isolde (Sophia Myles) — the daughter of the Irish king — soon after the fall of the Roman Empire, their liaison threatens to destroy the uneasy truce between their respective nations. Rufus Sewell co-stars as the English warlord Lord Marke in director Kevin Reynolds’s timeless medieval tale of star-crossed lovers who are doomed by the forces of imperial politics. – Buy “Tristan & Isolde” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

19. Fever Pitch
    Everything’s going great between baseball fanatic Ben (Jimmy Fallon) and his new girlfriend, Lindsay (Drew Barrymore). But when spring rolls around and baseball season begins, Ben’s overwhelming obsession with the Boston Red Sox threatens to destroy their relationship. Ione Skye and Kadee Strickland co-star in this Farrelly brothers comedy based on Nick Hornby’s novel, which originally had its protagonist obsessed with soccer. – Buy “Fever Pitch” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

20. My Big Fat Greek Wedding
    Screenwriter Nia Vardalos also stars as Toula Portokalos, a single Greek woman who falls in love with a non-Greek (John Corbett), which is a no-no for members of her strict family — particularly her traditional father (Michael Constantine), whose Greek pride knows no bounds. Andrea Martin shines in a hilarious supporting turn as Toula’s aunt, who tries her best to charm Toula’s fiancé (who’s a vegetarian to boot!) with her delicious lamb. – Buy “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

21. Over Her Dead Body
    A young psychic named Ashley (Lake Bell) is forced to tell a small lie out of sympathy for her bereaved client, Henry (Paul Rudd), when she fails to make contact with his dead fiancée, Kate (Eva Longoria) — a restless spirit who was tragically killed on her wedding day. Problems arise when Kate detects that Ashley is beginning to develop real feelings for her grieving ex, prompting her to reach out from beyond the grave and put a stop to it. – Buy “Over Her Dead Body” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

22. The Wedding Date
    Single girl Kat (Debra Messing) can’t stomach the idea of attending her sister’s (Amy Adams) faraway London wedding, where her ex-boyfriend (Jeremy Sheffield), who had ceremoniously dumped Kat perilously close to the altar, will likely be a guest. But duty calls, and she must fly in for the torturous affair, which she decides might be more palatable if she seeks companionship of a different sort … that of a male escort (Dermot Mulroney). – Buy “The Wedding Date” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

23. Just Friends
    After being snubbed by his high school crush (Amy Smart), a nice guy (Ryan Reynolds) moves to Los Angeles, where he blossoms into a womanizing music exec. But when he’s stranded in his New Jersey hometown, he runs into his former love and is completely floored by her. Again. Reynolds donned heavy makeup and a fat suit to play the ex-dork who reconnects with the girl who broke his heart in this romantic comedy about big-time attraction. – Buy “Just Friends” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

24. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
    This sequel to the hit movie Bridget Jones’s Diary begins four weeks after the final events of the first film, with the formerly single Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) discovering that life with her new beau, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be. Jacinda Barrett co-stars as a beautiful attorney who makes Bridget nervous, with Hugh Grant reprising his role as selfish cad Daniel Cleaver. – Buy “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

25. The Last Kiss
    Thirtysomething couple Michael (Zach Braff) and Jenna (Jacinda Barrett) grapple with parenthood and other life-changing events in this coming-of-age ensemble drama, a remake of Italian director Gabriele Muccino’s film L’Ultimo Bacio. Instead of pushing him toward the altar, Jenna’s impending pregnancy has only made Michael feel more trapped. So when he meets flirtatious college student Kim (Rachel Bilson), he’s tempted to stray. – Buy “The Last Kiss” DVD Online or Rent FREE Movie Online from Netflix

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25 Romantic Gift Ideas for Online Dating

This holiday season or any time is a great time to think about romantic gifts. When you have been devoting yourself to online dating for awhile you might want to think about something different to regale your date.

Here are 25 romantic gift ideas for online dating:

1. Flowers and candy still work as a romantic gift for special occasions or any time.
2. Have a romantic dinner planned at a favorite restaurant and surprise your date by taking them. Walk along the beach afterwards.
3. Jewelry always works if it is something classy and not too pricy.
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The Top 100 Greatest Romantic Songs Albums of All Time

Term “romantic” is very touchy as it is directly connected with person’s heart and emotions. Considering the fact and need of romance and love in individual’s life, following are the top 100 greatest romantic albums for your reference. These greatest romantic albums are not only romantic on their face but also inspire amorous or romantic feelings. Have you ever imagined a twilight time on your porch…listening to your favorite romantic album in soothing sound….. OR just a simple walk on a quiet sea shore with your favorite music… how romantic it is! So get ready to check out the 100 greatest romantic albums of all time.

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1. Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye
2. Sings For Two In Love by Nat King Cole
3. I’m Still In Love With You by Al Green
4. Dummy by Portishead
5. Barry White Sings For Someone You Love by Barry White
6. Lovers Rock by Sade
7. Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis
8. Getz/Gilberto by João Gilberto
9. Close To You by The Carpenters
10. L’Histoire De Melody Nelson by Serge Gainsbourg
11. I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You (With Bonus Tracks) by Aretha Franklin
12. Romance of the Violin by Joshua Bell
13. The Soul Album by Otis Redding
14. Grace by Jeff Buckley
15. (Untitled) by Sigur Ros
16. Voodoo [Explicit] by D’Angelo
17. Souvlaki by Slowdive
18. Rapture by Anita Baker
19. Come Away With Me by Norah Jones
20. Romanza by Andrea Bocelli
21. Ingenue by k.d. lang
22. Blossom Dearie by Blossom Dearie
23. Careless Love by Madeleine Peyroux
24. Blue Train (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) by John Coltrane
25. Songs For Swingin’ Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
26. Songs For Distingue Lovers by Billie Holiday
27. Moon Safari by Air
28. Lost Without Your Love by Bread
29. Dusty In Memphis [Deluxe Edition] by Dusty Springfield
30. Closer by Josh Groban
31. Between The Sheets by The Isley Brothers
32. Chet [Keepnews Collection] by Chet Baker
33. Black Moses by Isaac Hayes
34. The Look Of Love by Diana Krall
35. Falling In Love Is Wonderful by Jimmy Scott
36. The Italian Love Songs by Dean Martin
37. Mezzanine by Massive Attack
38. Avalon by Roxy Music
39. Now And Forever by Air Supply
40. For You by Prince
41. First Take by Roberta Flack
42. II by Boyz II Men
43. LSD – Love Sensuality Devotion by Enigma
44. Violator [digital version] by Depeche Mode
45. Tidal by Fiona Apple
46. We Are In Love by Jr. Harry Connick
47. Simple Things by Zero 7
48. So Tonight That I Might See by Mazzy Star
49. The Mirror Conspiracy by Thievery Corporation
50. Faith by George Michael
51. Reveries by Paolo Conte
52. Lush Life (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) by Lou Donaldson
53. Quelqu’un M’a Dit by Carla Bruni
54. A Little Touch Of Schmilsson In The Night by Harry Nilsson
55. So Full Of Love by The O’Jays
56. Mighty Love by The Spinners
57. Ma Jeunesse Fout L’camp by Françoise Hardy
58. Floating Into The Night by Julee Cruise
59. Here Comes The Sun by Nina Simone
60. Me And Mrs. Jones by The Dramatics
61. Heaven Or Las Vegas (Remastered) by Cocteau Twins
62. Stardust by Willie Nelson
63. It’s Love by The Softies
64. Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
65. Double Fantasy by John Lennon And Yoko Ono
66. My Cherie Amour by Stevie Wonder
67. Suddenly by Billy Ocean
68. Heart Food by Judee Sill
69. Confessions by Usher
70. Red House Painters I by Red House Painters
71. Mystery Girl by Roy Orbison
72. Baduizm by Erykah Badu
73. Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite by Maxwell
74. Once Again by John Legend
75. Solace by Sarah McLachlan
76. Soul Brothers / Soul Meeting by Ray Charles & Milt Jackson
77. Satie: The Magic of Satie by Jean-Yves Thibaudet
78. Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
79. Heart Shaped World by Chris Isaak
80. Lust Lust Lust by The Raveonettes
81. Homogenic by Bjork
82. Modern Cool by Patricia Barber
83. Tranquil Isolation by Nicolai Dunger
84. Call Me Irresponsible by Michael Bublé
85. Who Is Jill Scott? (Words And Sounds Vol. 1) by Jill Scott
86. Maxinquaye by Tricky
87. Black Cherry by Goldfrapp
88. Nolita by Keren Ann
89. Travelin’ Light by Shirley Horn
90. Young At Heart by James Moody
91. When I Said I Wanted To Be Your Dog by Jens Lekman
92. Bebel Gilberto by Bebel Gilberto
93. Disintegration by The Cure
94. Watermark by Enya
95. Give Up by The Postal Service
96. Rufus Wainwright by Rufus Wainwright
97. 69 Love Songs Volume 1 by The Magnetic Fields
98. Look To The Rainbow by Astrud Gilberto
99. 12 Play by R. Kelly
100. The Life Aquatic Exclusive Studio Sessions Featuring Seu Jorge by Seu Jorge

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Top 10 Romantic Movies List Online

1. The Notebook
   Based on a Nicholas Sparks novel, this drama chronicles an enduring love that withstands both war and disease. It begins in a nursing home, where a man (James Garner) arrives every day armed with a notebook from which he reads stories about a couple, Noah and Allie (played by Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams), to an unresponsive woman (Gena Rowlands). Who are the characters in the book, and why does the stranger insist on reading about them aloud?
2. The Lake House
   Speed co-stars Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves reteam for romance in director Alejandro Agresti’s remake of the Korean film Siworae, exploring a mysterious mailbox that somehow bridges time. After moving away from her peaceful lakeside home, a lonely physician (Bullock) begins writing letters to the frustrated architect (Reeves) who now occupies the building, only to discover that they’re living two years apart.

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