tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post6370326446035993517..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: Ingredients to Create an Unforgettable Scene by Karen RockPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-69808585741724334002017-06-03T06:06:55.322-07:002017-06-03T06:06:55.322-07:00Love these examples. I have.got.to.watch As Good a...Love these examples. I have.got.to.watch As Good as it gets! My favorites: While You Were Sleeping, Return to Me, and I love Holiday with Jude Law.Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-69157216616559610702017-06-02T17:43:44.965-07:002017-06-02T17:43:44.965-07:00Thanks for this post, Karen. I love all of your ex...Thanks for this post, Karen. I love all of your examples. "As Good As It Gets" was such a sweet story, really unique, too. Not your typical love story. Personally, I get chills and cry sloppy tears EVERY single time Tom Hanks as Sam Baldwin tells Meg Ryan as Annie Reed "We better go" after the Empire State Building security guard clears his throat. Then he adds, "Shall weKrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425647263144057977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-11547409325802899842017-06-02T14:14:37.928-07:002017-06-02T14:14:37.928-07:00I agree so about You've got Mail--such a sweet...I agree so about You've got Mail--such a sweetness to the end. Does anyone remember the comic timing that Tim Daly and Crystal Bernard had on that old sitcom, Wings. After a few seasons of build up their characters finally get together, with a proposal in an elevator. After some arguing and banter she finally says yes, but not exactly. She more or less shrugs and says, "Oh, what the heckVirginia McCulloughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742085109270186669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-8332691425913186712017-06-02T12:49:02.266-07:002017-06-02T12:49:02.266-07:00You're so welcome, Laurie and thanks for shari...You're so welcome, Laurie and thanks for sharing the reminder about You've Got Mail! I love that movie and the chemistry between Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan was incredible in it. The honesty and kindness go so far with me. I'm not so crazy about the mean alpha type of guys. Strong men, yes, but also kind- gentlemen--they get me every time!Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-72211827946767007882017-06-02T12:47:19.983-07:002017-06-02T12:47:19.983-07:00Awwww! Thank you so much, Rula :) Awwww! Thank you so much, Rula :) Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-21745022427430668582017-06-02T12:47:02.656-07:002017-06-02T12:47:02.656-07:00Oh, me, too! When the tough guy finally breaks dow...Oh, me, too! When the tough guy finally breaks down, and you see the one tear down his cheek. SNIFF.Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-29118320941327836142017-06-02T12:46:16.134-07:002017-06-02T12:46:16.134-07:00Ooooooohhhhh! That one still gives me chills. What...Ooooooohhhhh! That one still gives me chills. What a powerful, romantic moment. Thanks for sharing it :)Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-64810719419059823462017-06-02T12:45:44.218-07:002017-06-02T12:45:44.218-07:00Thank you, Janice :) I'm so glad you liked it!...Thank you, Janice :) I'm so glad you liked it!Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-53184068435599000522017-06-02T12:45:14.077-07:002017-06-02T12:45:14.077-07:00Thanks, Jill :) I always thought this was one of m...Thanks, Jill :) I always thought this was one of my favorite romances because it was so different, unexpected and real!Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-70003014263129505412017-06-02T12:44:36.814-07:002017-06-02T12:44:36.814-07:00Thanks so much! I adore this movie and the unconve...Thanks so much! I adore this movie and the unconventional romance :) Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-77798662483484797292017-06-02T11:44:31.781-07:002017-06-02T11:44:31.781-07:00I agree with Beth Carpenter. I love to see strong ...I agree with Beth Carpenter. I love to see strong men exhibiting vulnerability. Bonus when they're really handsome. (Sorry for being superficial, but it's just movies, right?) As I've mentioned in prior posts, the movie The Best of Me makes me cry every....single.....time. I think it's the hero's vulnerability. And kindness. <br />The kindness of the hero (I'm not sure Laurie Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251033150576051700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-2602694353274435712017-06-02T10:57:56.933-07:002017-06-02T10:57:56.933-07:00Excellent post, Karen! You mentioned some of my ab...Excellent post, Karen! You mentioned some of my absolute favorite scenes/lines. I got a lump in my throat just reading your post.Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-68828433258099103902017-06-02T09:00:40.660-07:002017-06-02T09:00:40.660-07:00Yes, those three traits come together rarely in li...Yes, those three traits come together rarely in life, and that's whey when they do their so special. I especially love it when a strong-but-silent type confesses his or her real feelings and becomes vulnerable. Beth Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447148196867821907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-80062632127082448002017-06-02T06:05:09.862-07:002017-06-02T06:05:09.862-07:00Daniel Day-Lewis, Last of the Mohicans, in the mid...Daniel Day-Lewis, Last of the Mohicans, in the midst of a waterfall "I will come back for you!" sends chills up my spine every time. All the senses are present in that scene.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17991961508230665632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-15481070282067090082017-06-02T06:04:13.777-07:002017-06-02T06:04:13.777-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17991961508230665632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-74358687229180439822017-06-02T04:47:23.007-07:002017-06-02T04:47:23.007-07:00The three traits you've talked about really na...The three traits you've talked about really nail it, Karen. Without them, neither scenes nor characters themselves can truly connect with readers. And great examples of each here! Thanks! Janice Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199889861936957390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-33152350696323699012017-06-02T03:27:27.889-07:002017-06-02T03:27:27.889-07:00Great post, Karen! I can't even count the numb...Great post, Karen! I can't even count the number of times I've watched AS GOOD AS IT GETS...definitely one of my all-time favorite movies.Jill Weatherholthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935341991222337363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-43695043631705737212017-06-01T20:27:21.890-07:002017-06-01T20:27:21.890-07:00I love 'As Good As It Gets'. Your discussi...I love 'As Good As It Gets'. Your discussion reminds me of whatever is said is rarely what is meant. The two only match in these lovely, revealing scenes. Great post, Karen!M. K. Stelmackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00724398927453938880noreply@blogger.com