What better time than the week before Valentines Day to break out those romantic movies? Make a dash to the video store and rent one or two. Or stock up on a dozen and watch them all! Regardless of how many you watch (for the first or the twentieth time), each one is sure to put you in the mood for romance, or at least provide you with a few tingly, feel-good moments to go along with this holiday made for love.

Grease

Released in 1978, this musical film is an all-time classic. I wore out my Grease soundrack album as a teenager (I so wanted to be Sandy and belted out those songs with my hairbrush mike a gazillion times). Since then, I still periodically watch this movie and it never gets old. So pop in that DVD, grab your hair brush, and relive Danny and Sandy's feel-good love story one more time.

Dirty Dancing

Patrick Swayze. Tank top. Need I say more? Swoon....

Of course, there's a great love story in there somewhere, too. You just have to take your eyes off Paddy long enough to find it.

Love Story

Grab the tissues. You'll need them for this tear-jerking story of how love triumphs over economic-class differences. The award-winning Love Story is sentimental, tragic, and oh-so-good.

 Titanic

 Keep those tissues handy. Here's another one. No matter how many times I watch this timeless and moving film, it never loses it's magic. It's got it all - suspense, excitement, tragedy, humor, sensuality and, of course, romance. Hint for you ladies: the action in this film will appeal to guys. If he only commits to watching one romantic movie with you, this one is definitely it!

An Officer and a Gentleman

There's something about a military romance that's, I don't know, sexy and intriquing. An Officer and a Gentleman is one of those films that sticks with you, long after the credits roll. It's been quoted by movie critics as, "the best movie about love I've seen in a long time." The ending is fantastic - a guaranteed spine chiller (in a good way!) Watch Richard Gere in this break-out role that prompted him to win  the title of, "Sexiest man alive." 

So this gives you a start. Don't see your favorite Oldy but Goody on my Top 5 List? Post yours in the comments. I'd love to hear them! In the meantime, stay tuned. Next time I'll post my Favorite 5 Romantic Comedies.

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