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Regency Romance

Chick flick
‘Chick flick’ is a term associated with romance films mostly targeted to a female audience. Although many romance films may be targeted at women, it is not a defining characteristic of a romance film and a ´chick flick’ does not necessarily have a romance as a central theme, revolve around the romantic involvement of characters or even include a romantic relationship. As such, the terms cannot be used interchangeably. Films of this genre include Gilda, The Red Shoes, Sense and Sensibility, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Dirty Dancing, The Notebook, Dear John, A Walk to Remember, Thelma & Louise, Fifty Shades of Grey, Sleepless in Seattle,You've Got Mail and Romeo + Juliet.

Historical romance
Also known as Epic romance, this is a romantic story with a historical period setting, normally with a turbulent backdrop of war, revolution, or tragedy. This includes films such as Gone with the Wind, Doctor Zhivago, Reds, Titanic, A Very Long Engagement, Atonement, and Cold War.

Regency romance
'''Regency era romance films are set in the 1811-1820 period. Young women in this era occupy their time drawing, singing, playing music, reading, taking long walks, and speaking different languages. Such accomplishments were a means to be used in the pursuit of a marriage to a wealthy suitor. (4)''' From the strict hierarchies to the careful etiquette to the gowns, there’s plenty about the Regency period to keep viewers wanting more.

[witty conversation, a focus on marriage, attention to fashion and manners]

Jane Austen

'''the woman that most people associate with Regency England, author Jane Austen and her enduring themes of social classes, politics, domestic life, love and marriage. boast this era. Novels such as Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility. These novels have recent film adaptations.'''

Novels Adapted to Recent Films

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Bridget Jone's Diary

Emma by Jane Austen

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