Sick of “Love Actually”? Read a romance novel!

“Love Actually” is not about romance. When Chris Orr made this point in The Atlantic, the Internet exploded with briefs for and against. Having watched “Love Actually” for the first time to see what all the fuss was about, I have to say that I think Orr is correct. Also, the film is terrible.

If it’s not about romance, though, then what is this movie, billed as “the ultimate romantic comedy,” actually about? That’s easy. It’s about romantic comedies — or, more generally, about movies. In fact, “Love Actually” is positively obsessed with its own movieness; with spectacle, performance and audience. Set in the holiday season, the narrative opens by encouraging the audience to visit an airport and see all the people greeting each other — “love actually is all around,” the voice-over insists, meaning that love is visible, and encouraging you (and you, and you) to turn your holiday travels into a rom-com in miniature. Watch people as if they are in a movie, the voice-over insists; they are all performing love and affection for your emotional and aesthetic pleasure. And then, of course, watch the movie to teach you how to watch life. “Love Actually” does not eschew authenticity, as Noah Gittell suggests. Rather, it presents the movie itself as authenticity, the lens through which to view the world.

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Sick of “Love Actually”? Read a romance novel!

VIDEO: Does Miranda Kerr Have A New Man?

It looks like Miranda Kerr is not wasting any time! The super model, who split from hubby Orlando Bloom in October, reportedly has a new man already! A source tells Page Six that Miranda is dating Australian billionaire James Packer. The two grew up in the same town in Australia and have both recently split from their spouses. We’re not sure if these two are really an item, but one thing is for sure, Orlando is definitely still a part of Miranda’s life! The two were spotted together in NYC this week and Miranda even posted a picture to Instagram from Orlando’s Romeo & Juliet play. Looks like we will just have to keep our eyes on Miranda to see if this new man is the real deal.

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The Best Tips On How To Impress A Girl On A Date

Single guys are always out to try and make a first great impression as they are very important. Here you will get a few helpful tips on how to impress a girl on a date and hopefully line up a second date as well.

When chatting about yourself do not inflate things or flat out lie about them, this will come back to haunt you in the long run. Honesty as they say is the best policy in these cases. Let the real you shine so she can like you for you and not the persona you faked. When she speaks show her you are listening to and interested in what she says.

This allows you to really get to know the real her and her interest and likes and dislikes plus she will take notice and you will win major points with her. When talking with one another look her in the eyes.

Women love the glance into their eyes just don\’t keep it too long or it may act as a turn off. Conversation should involve the both of you and not one of you talking while the other just sits there. Get involved in what she is saying and make you own comments or thoughts on it.

Nobody wants to be seen with a dishevelled dirty guy, so make it a priority to be very clean and well groomed with killer clothes as you are literally dressing to impress. Be a bit flirty and above all have fun. Respect is also extremely important so use it.

The real trick to how to impress a girl on a date is to be a gentleman. Pull out her chairs for her and be respectful of not only her but others around you. Keep criticism away at all cost, no one likes it and that goes for ego\’s as well. To really impress her ask her at the end of the date if you may kiss her goodnight. This way you will have a clue if she likes you or not.

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