Welcome to the 90s, Mr. Banks!

I realize I did not experience as much of the 90s as many of you, but I’d like to think I sorta make up for lost time by loving its movies. I’m a bit of a rom-com snob, and the 90s gave us some of the greats. Julia Roberts and Richard Gere charmed us with their chemistry at both the beginning and end of the decade. The camera loved Meg Ryan, her versatile locks, and her set pajamas. Even Diane Keaton and Steve Martin made us all cry the sweetest tears. These films showcased good old-fashioned flirting and romance. You’ve Got Mail proved it was after my own heart when it effortlessly combined Tom Hanks, New York City, flowers, and mail. If it weren’t for Pretty Woman, I would not know the Prince song “Kiss” (I just stopped writing for a good minute so I could jam to that song). Notting Hill made me fall in love with Hugh Grant way more than Music and Lyrics did. And oh, that scene in Sleepless in Seattle where Rita Wilson is gushing over An Affair to Remember is so true and so me.

           

It feels like they don’t make movies like these anymore. Truly witty love stories that don’t happen all at once. They prompt happy tears and *gasp* even involve loving families, sometimes. Now it’s about “friends with benefits” or the stupid best friend who makes inappropriate jokes. What happened? Oh well, we will always have the 90s.  

Some of my very favorites:

Notting Hill (1999)

Pretty Woman (1990)

Father of the Bride (1991)

Runaway Bride (1999)

Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

You’ve Got Mail (1998)