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February 16, 2007
Get romantic
In the Redeye a couple days ago, they had a story about who the new queen of romantic comedies should be. [Their hard-hitting cover story today: Chicagoans who look like celebrities.]
Their list of candidates included Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Garner, Cameron Diaz, and Keira Knightley. Now, all these ladies got DQ'ed for various reasons: namely one can be annoying and spacy, one can seem too "high maintenence," one can kick your ass, one is "attractive but dull," one needs a sandwich, and one is "slutty" and "loud." I'll leave it to you to figure out which is which. As for me, out of that list, I'd pick Reese Witherspoon.
But it got me thinking about who I think the perfect romantic comedy actress is. I think I have a list. In no particular order, I think I like the following actresses in romantic comedies: Rachel McAdams, Eva Mendes, Kate Hudson, and Kate Beckinsale. I think the good thing about these actresses is that they aren't overexposed or always in the news, except for maybe Kate Hudson; but even she isn't on the level of Jennifer Aniston or Cameron Diaz.
I mean, who has ever heard of Rachel McAdams going on an all-night drinking binge and winding up in rehab? Does she even drink? I sure haven't. Why, she's just a sweetie pie!
On the other hand, here are some actresses which I *never* want to see in a romantic comedy: Sarah Jessica Parker, Angelina Jolie, and Minnie Driver. Why, you ask? They aren't funny. And SJP has never done much for me, and no amount of Sex and the City reruns is going to make me change my mind. She almost singlehandedly ruined "The Family Stone," until she was let off the schnide by who else but... Rachel McAdams! It all comes full circle, see.
Who, dear reader, do you think would be great in a romantic comedy, and who don't you want to see in a romantic comedy?
entry no. 752
Posted by oz115 at February 16, 2007 11:27 PM
Comments
*I* would be great in a romantic comedy.
I don't want to see Brittney Spears try to make a comeback via romantic comedy
Posted by: C-Poo at February 19, 2007 08:09 AM