Why We Love Romances

It's a Valentine's Day Special! One of the most popular genres in novels and film is the Romance. But is the Romance more than just a simple love story? In the first entry of our new series on genres, Derrick and his wife define what constitutes a Romance story. Along the way, they discuss examples in fiction (including Romeo & Juliet & 500 Days of Summer), stories from their dating years, and how Romances speak to the love and acceptance we most long for in life. 

• Introduction (0:00)
• Defining the Romance Genre (6:12)
• Discussing Examples of the Romance (28:16)
• 500 Days of Summer (28:30)
• Romeo & Juliet, Stardust, Princess Bride (31:12)
• Warm Bodies, Twilight (39:22)
• Disney Princesses, Midnight in Paris, About Time, Ruby Sparks (45:01)
• 17 Again, My Big Fat Greek Wedding (55:29)
• The Big Sick, Shadowlands (59:15)
• Romances in Our Life Stories (1:04:05)

Check out Derrick's list of Romance films

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