• The African Queen (1951) — This classic, set in Africa during World War I, stars Katharine Hepburn as English spinster Rose and Humphrey Bogart as the whiskey-swilling riverboat captain Charlie. When Rose's minister brother dies after a German attack on their village, Rose and Charlie escape down river. Rose plots to destroy a German gunboat controlling access to central Africa. To do so, the pair must travel a deadly stretch of the Ulunga river. During this treacherous journey, the mismatched pair fall in love. But will they succeed in their mission or die trying?
• Ever After (1998) — In this Cinderella story for a new generation, Drew Barrymore stars as Daniella, a well-read, deeply passionate, 16th-century woman who takes charge of her own life after her father's death. Anjelica Huston plays Rodmilla, the stepmother with control of Daniella's inheritance and reasons for her wicked behavior. Also starring newcomer Dougray Scott as Prince Henry, this movie gives us a taste of the real life of a 16th-century woman. Will Daniella get her prince or be sold to Pierre le Pieu as his new wife?
Corrina, Corrina (1994) — Set in 1959, this movie stars Ray Liotta as Manny, a jingle writer for an ad agency, who buries himself in his work after the death of his wife. Meanwhile, his daughter Molly (Tina Majorino) refuses to speak. Then Manny hires a new housekeeper, Corrina, (Whoopi Goldberg), an out-of-work, college-educated black songwriter who teaches them both how to love again. But will the racial prejudices of the times ruin their chances for happiness?
Jerry Maguire (1996) — Jerry (Tom Cruise) is a successful, conscience-stricken, sports agent fired for writing a mission statement about the way his business should be run. Retaining one client, Rod Tidwell (Cuba Gooding Jr.), Jerry challenges his coworkers to take the leap with him. Dorothy Boyd (Renee Zellweger), who carries a torch for him, agrees. But Dorothy, a widow with a son, Ray (Jonathan Lipnicki), can't afford to work for free. She decides to leave, but Jerry, who has grown fond of Ray, and secondarily Dorothy, marries her to keep them around. Dorothy desperately wants to believe their marriage is real, but when she finally realizes what has happened, she leaves, accepting the blame for his error. Will Jerry realize he loves Dorothy before it's too late?