It ain’t February unless Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. With that said, here’s a perfect movie to cozy up with a lady, and in the process, hopefully get a bit more than just “cozying”. It’s Love Story, the 1970 Ali MacGraw/Ryan O’Neal tear jerker vehicle. Considered by many to be one of the most romantic movies of all time, if this doesn’t work for you, nothing will.
Synopsis: Oliver is an extremely rich youngster studying for his graduation. Jennifer is a relatively poor girl. They fall in love and want to get married. Oliver’s father does not agree to their marriage. Oliver leaves his father’s home and marries her. The rest of the story is all about what happens when he discovers that she has a terminal illness–except it’s all a flashback. WoooooooooOOOOOOOooooooo!
Sexual healing analysis: Dude. C’mon now. Let’s get the basics out of the way here. There’s a contrast of class and society between two star-crossed lovers, marriage despite a blessing, terminal illness, death and is ultimately one massive tear jerker. Under normal circumstances, this would be a recipe for disaster, but with this week, gentlemen, you’re looking at the perfect storm … of fornication! Think an Al Green or Teddy Pendergrass song given film form. Film fans, just block out of your mind that Arthur Hiller, the director, passed up directing The Godfather for this movie and you’ll be all right.
That hurts me.
That really hurts me to think about it.
Of note, keep an eye out for the acting debut of Tommy Lee Jones. He’s the massively grizzled looking guy, even in his early twenties.