‘How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days’ (2003)

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In this iconic film, Kate Hudson’s character writes an article on how to lose a man in 10 days, while her counterpart Matthew McConaughey has a similar plan, to make a girl fall in love with him in 10 days to score a Diamond account at his advertising firm. However, the plan goes array when they end up falling in love for real.

’10 Things I Hate About You’ (1999)

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The film starring Heath Ledger, Julia Styles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew.” Rebellious teen girl, Kat, is wooed by school bad boy Patrick as part of a bet so another school mate can date Kat’s sister. However as fitting with most Rom-Coms, an unexpected love blossoms through a hilarious story of friendship and comedy. 

’13 Going On 30′ (2004)

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13 Going on 30 follows Jenna, a 13-year-old girl who wakes up in her 30-year-old body. She wakes up as an editor of a high fashion magazine in NYC and at first it seems she’s got everything she dreamed of however the story follows her as she navigates adult life with the help of her childhood best friend, Matt. Jenna learns the importance of staying true to herself and repairing past mistakes in this heart-warming and comedic coming-of-age tale.

‘Love Actually’ (2003)

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The star-studded cast of Love Actually and heart-warming story won over the nation upon release. The film weaves together multiple love stories during the holiday season in London. From unrequited crushes to forbidden romances, the film explores the complexities of love in all its forms and celebrates the magic and messiness of love during the festive season.

‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ (2001)

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The hilarious British comedy follows the clumsy and relatable Bridget as she navigates love, friendship, and work in London. Documenting her ups and downs in a diary, Bridget juggles two suitors, the charming Mark Darcy and the roguish Daniel Cleaver. With humour and heart, Bridget learns to embrace her imperfections and find happiness.

‘(500) Days Of Summer’ (2009)

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500 Days of Summer is a nonlinear romantic comedy-drama that explores the relationship between Tom and Summer. Through 500 days of highs and lows, the film challenges common romantic tropes and delves into the complexities of love, heartbreak, and personal growth. With a unique storytelling style, it captures the bittersweet essence of modern romance.

‘Bride Wars’ (2009)

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The hit film starring Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson follows best friends Liv and Emma as the get engaged at the same time as they always dreamed, However after a falling out, inadvertently schedule their weddings on the same day. What starts as a friendly rivalry escalates into all-out war, testing their friendship and sanity. As they sabotage each other’s big day, they learn valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and forgiveness.

’27 Dresses’ (2008)

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Starring Katherine Heigl, 27 Dresses follows Jane, a perpetual bridesmaid who selflessly helps others find love while concealing her own feelings. When her sister gets engaged to Jane’s secret crush, Jane must confront her true desires and learn to prioritize her own happiness. With humour and heart, Jane finds her own happily-ever-after.

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In the video for her hit single ‘Doin’ Time’—a cover of Sublime’s song about the pain of being cheated on—Del Rey pays tribute to the movie classic Attack of the 50 Foot Woman

Amidst the recurring images of California, rock’n’roll, and most of all the theme of romance —Lana Del Rey’s new album ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell’ does not disappoint. The tone, however, is what makes this album so unique. The singer is as unfiltered as ever, delving into the depth of her heartbreak and her subsequent nostalgia for better times. Since ‘Born To Die’ in 2012, Del Rey’s lyrics have been defined by wild romances and daring adventures; a spirit which she clearly misses in this new album.

Perhaps invoking past eras of pop culture is the closest she can get to going back to the past happier and easier years of her life.

Del Rey is famous for her fascination with vintage culture and aesthetics, and more so than ever, this album’s lyrics and music videos imitate pop culture of older periods such as the 1920s, 50s and 90s. In the video for her hit single ‘Doin’ Time’—a cover of Sublime’s song about the pain of being cheated on—Del Rey pays tribute to the movie classic Attack of the 50 Foot Woman as she walks around Venice Beach in a giant-sized version of herself. Nostalgia is evident in the pain that Del Rey expresses about the present in the song: she longs for a time before her heartbreak.

‘California’ also loosely alludes to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic The Great Gatsby to express the singer’s change of heart towards California. A place she used to view as dream-like now feels empty without her lover. In the likes of Gatsby, the singer promises to throw a party for a man if he comes back to California. In addition, Gatsby was obsessed with the past, and that might be one more thing the singer has in common with the iconic literary character. Perhaps invoking past eras of pop culture is the closest she can get to going back to the past happier and easier years of her life.

Del Rey is perhaps most upfront about her feelings of nostalgia in the song ‘The Greatest’. The words “I miss” are repeated throughout

While Del Rey’s music has always had gloomy undertones, it also highlighted the singer’s rebel side. The ‘Venice B*itch’ video appears similar to older music videos like ‘Ride’ and ‘West Coast’: images of American landscapes and Del Rey laughing, playing around by the beach and driving away from the police, and overall living a carefree life. But the melancholy in her voice and the grainy effect of the clips suggest that these are flashbacks of a lifestyle that the singer misses. Similarly, she pours her heart out in ‘Love Song.’ She paints a picture of being in the backseat of a fast car, just as she did in the song ‘Born To Die.’ The callbacks to her former albums in her latest one puts them in juxtaposition: while the visuals are similar, the music has developed into sadder melodies and pained lyrics.

Del Rey is perhaps most upfront about her feelings of nostalgia in the song ‘The Greatest’. The words “I miss” are repeated throughout; she longs for New York, rock’n’roll and nights that “were on fire”. The lyrics are simple and straightforward because her emotions are: she misses the life she used to have. In the video, she wears neon green eyeliner and sparkly eyeshadow—her make-up is bold but there is a sadness to it. She is alone, singing about her nostalgic feelings. Perhaps the heavy make-up is to make up for how bare the singer appears in this album.

Just like the past eras that she borrows from in her album, the wild, romantic and spontaneous years of her life are gone, and she is left heartbroken.

Words by Carla Pelosoff

Graphics by Katie Janes

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