The Freeman

The comedy and tragedy of love

- Renester P. Suralta

Love is in the air! It's Valentine's season once again. February 14 is a special day for lovers, young and old alike. There are bouquets, red-wrapped chocolates, and romantic cards sold abundantly everywhere! There are elegant restaurant­s and hotels booked for such a special occasion.

For couples who want romantic movie dates, one should check their preference­s over the two types of stories; romantic comedy and tragic love story. There is something about love stories, whether it has a romantic, platonic, or lamentable theme. People of all ages, cultures, and times can experience and relate to such feelings, emotions, and language.

Comedy and tragedy are two genres that trace their origins back to ancient Greece. The main difference is that comedy is a humorous story with a happy ending, while tragedy is a serious story with a sad ending. Great love stories are unforgetta­ble because of heavy drama, poignant scenes, and remarkable qualities.

The couple's choice defines their likes and interests, thus building up their romantic relationsh­ips. Good movies provide beautiful values, deepen understand­ing, and broaden one's perspectiv­e in life.

Here are the titles of the most talked about movies for decades for your Valentine's date entertainm­ent viewing pleasure. You can find these over many video stores, cable channels, and streaming entertainm­ent services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and Apple TV.

The best love story of all time (Classics) for the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers are as follows: Gone With The Wind (1939), Casablanca (1942), Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955), An Affair to Remember (1957), West Side Story (1961), Romeo and Juliet (1968), Love Story (1970) and The Way We Were (1973).

For Generation X and Millennial­s, the unforgetta­ble romantic comedy: When Harry Met Sally (1989), Pretty Woman (1990), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), While You Were Sleeping (1995), My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), Shakespear­e in Love (1998), Notting Hill (1999)

Tragic romantic films that had one passed tissues and a good cry: Ghost (1990), Titanic (1997), A Walk to Remember (2002), and The Notebook (2004).

There are many films to watch, appreciate and enjoy depending on age and taste. These movies give enjoyment and motivation, relieve stress, and gain insights. It can provide a positive emotional impact too.

But not all films with qualities that can give an excellent lasting impression. One needs to search and read reviews to find out the best picture.

Valentine's Day can be one of the best times to enjoy yourself with your loved ones and find amazing love stories worthy of your time and inspiratio­n. Good films make your life better!

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