Leslie C. Halpern
Topic Editor
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Romantic Films/Comedies
Leslie C. Halpern - Photo by Steven Halpern
Based in Central Florida, Leslie C. Halpern is an award-winning freelance entertainment writer and author. She has published more than 3,000 articles, reviews, essays, and poems in various print and online publications including The Hollywood Reporter, Daily Variety, Markee Magazine, True Romance, Fitness Magazine, So London Magazine, Small Business Opportunities, and many others. She is the Romantic Films/Comedies Topic Editor and winner of three Suite 101 Editor's Choice Awards. Leslie also teaches classes and gives lectures on dreaming, movie dream sequences, romance, romantic movies, writing, and publishing.
Leslie C. Halpern's Published Books
- Passionate About Their Work (BearManor Media, 2010) Offers quotes and anecdotes from celebrities, artists, and experts about the creative process from start to finish.
- Reel Romance. The Lovers' Guide to the 100 Best Date Movies (Taylor Trade Publishing, 2004) A guide to classic and contemporary romantic comedies and dramas for men and women to enjoy together.
- Dreams on Film (McFarland & Company, 2003) An analysis of how dream sequences distort science in the pursuit of art in more than 125 movies.
Latest Articles
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What to Expect When You're Expecting – Movie Review
The best-selling pregnancy guidebook inspired this funny new film from Lionsgate.
May 17, 2012
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The Cup Starring Stephen Curry and Brendan Gleeson – Movie Review
The human spirit triumphs in this true story about a family tragedy surrounding the 2002 Melbourne Cup horse race.
May 12, 2012
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Girl in Progress – Movie Review
Eva Mendes stars as the immature, self-absorbed mother of a teenaged girl on the brink of disaster in this dramatic comedy.
May 10, 2012
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The Deep Blue Sea – Movie Review
British writer-director Terence Davies adapted a stage play into this tedious romantic drama starring Rachel Weisz.
May 6, 2012
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Best New Romantic DVD and Blu-ray Releases for May 2012
New comedies and dramas celebrate love this month with a look at all kinds of couples.
Apr 25, 2012
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Florida Film Festival 2012 Highlights – Capsule Film Reviews
Here's a quick look at some Festival films included in advanced press screenings.
Apr 11, 2012
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Comedies Highlight Midnight Movies at Florida Film Festival 2012
Perverse comedies about an unusual vigilante, psychoactive drugs, and a beautiful cyborg highlight the Midnight Movies program of the Festival.
Apr 6, 2012
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Feature Length Comedies Playing at Florida Film Festival 2012
All kinds of comedy movies are included in the programming for this year's Florida Film Festival, which kicks off April 13 and runs though April 22.
Apr 2, 2012
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Best New Comedy DVD and Blu-ray Releases for April 2012
New and old comedies enjoy DVD releases this month, including the Cameron Crowe film We Bought a Zoo.
Mar 25, 2012
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The Hunger Games – Movie Review
Based on the best-selling novel by Suzanne Collins, this exciting new film delivers romance and thrills.
Mar 23, 2012
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