Happy Valentine's Day :)

So, another Valentine's Day...

I'll be spending the evening watching "Lost" and trying to think up what I'm going to write for my next article for The Ryder (baseball movies - just in time for Spring Training... which I'm going to a game... which is going to be AWESOME)

But I digress,

So, most people probably think February 14th is super important - it's really not - but here's a few of my favorite movies which would be appropriate to watch today...

(In no particular order)

* Bull Durham (1988) - The greatest sports movie of all time, though it's also high-up on people's Rom-Com lists... go figure. This is my go-to movie for whenever I need a pick-me-up... it makes me smile and laugh harded every time I see it... and I'm sure I've seen it upwards of 50 times by now. "I want to bring the heat and announce my presence with authority." :)

* Moulin Rouge (2001) - Depressing, I know, but it's my #1 favorite movie of all time... probably because Ewan McGregor is a-friggin-dorable and I love the music, colors and costumes. Sing along, have a good cry if you need one... whatever floats your boat.

* When Harry Met Sally... (1988) - The older I get and the more I watch this movie, the more I love it. I like how they completely start off on the wrong foot, but over the years they develop a really great friendship and then relationship. There are so many good things to say about this movie... it's wonderful.

* Pride & Prejudice (2005) - Ah, Jane Austen... how we love thee. If you want the 5 hour Colin Firth A&E epic, go for it (I saw it once all the way through in one sitting the day I got my wisdom teeth out... I don't think I need to see it again), but I prefer Kiera Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.

* Becoming Jane (2007) - If you still want some Jane Austen, but don't want to feel quite so happy afterwards, then watch this. James McAvoy is super charming as Tom LeFroy... he's super charming in just about everything he's in. In fact, watch...

* Starter for 10 (2007) - James McAvoy + University Challenge (quiz bowl/Academic Challenge for you Northeast Ohio people) = wonderful. It plays like an 80s movie (think John Hughes, but in England), has a great soundtrack and is just a fun watch.

* The Princess Bride (1987) - I frickin' love this movie - it's so simple, but it's funny and witty and has a great ensemble. Cary Elwes has never been as charming as he is as Wesley in this movie... If the movie is too cutesy for you, then read the book, as it's awesome too.

* Sweet Home Alabama (2002) - I don't watch very many "chick flicks", but I like this one... and I don't know why. But it's not as lame as it could have been :)

If you want some TV on DVD to watch, I suggest the following marathons:

Sex and the City -I liked the show best when Carrie was with Aidan or Berger... minus the Post-It Note episode

How I Met Your Mother - just a great, funny show that deals with the 20s/30s scene (my sister got me hooked on this)

The Office (BBC or American - either way, you're a winner) - cheer on Tim/Dawn or Jim/Pam... but if you watch the BBC version, make sure you watch episode 5 from Season 2... the David Brent dance... you will pee your pants.

Will & Grace - Seasons 2-5 were really great, then things kind of went downhill until Season 8 (which isn't out on DVD yet - sadness)... I've seen every single episode of this show :)

Lost - I'm still a bit confused, but it's worth it... plus it's got Matthew Fox. Mmm Mmm Mmm

Speaking of Matthew Fox, I just started watching Party of Five... holy smokes, what a 90s-tastic show - it's soooooooooooooooo bad, it's good. I'm hooked, though, which is slightly pathetic, but it's entertaining and almost keeps my mind off of my upcoming acceptance/rejection letters from the 4 graduate schools I applied to...

Kick back and enjoy some great movies/TV with the ones you love - Happy Valentine's Day to you :)