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Hats Off to Hollywood: Annie Hall

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Duke: Well, here we go again. This time, Rex dragged me into watching Annie Hall , number two on AFI's top 10 romantic comedies list. I’m not a fan of romantic comedies—or movies in general, as you know—but here I am, doing my civic duty for all you folks who might be wondering if this one’s worth your time.

Hats Off to Hollywood: It Happened One Night

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Duke: Well, folks, I never thought I’d be spending my golden years watching romantic comedies, but here I am. This week, Rex and I took a gander at It Happened One Night , number three on AFI's top 10 romantic comedies list. Now, I don’t usually go in for these kinds of flicks, but I gotta admit, this one wasn’t half bad. It’s from way back in 1934, during the Great Depression. I reckon folks back then needed a good laugh, and this film sure delivered.

Hats Off to Hollywood: Roman Holiday

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Duke: Well, here we go again, folks. We’re diving into the world of romance with Roman Holiday . Ranked #4 on AFI's top 10 romantic comedies list, this one takes us to Rome, of all places, and follows a princess gal who decides she's fed up with royal life and runs off for a little adventure. I gotta say, back in my day, princesses knew their place—up in a tower somewhere, not gallivanting around Rome with a fella she just met!

Hats Off to Hollywood: The Philadelphia Story

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Duke: Well, Rex, I never thought I'd see the day when I'd sit through a romantic comedy. But here we are, tackling the American Film Institute's top 10 romantic comedies. Today’s pick was The Philadelphia Story . Made in 1940, it stars Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and James Stewart. Now, I don’t know much about romance or comedy, but this film has a reputation. A lot of folks say it’s one of the best of its kind.