![]() ![]() The title, the name of the Hollywood star, the concoction of a publicity stunt for him to have a date with a raffle winner - and raising money for children? The parody of Hollywood, the agents, the managers, the lifestyle of the stars, publicity, gossip columnists, the magazines? The hype and the reality? The gloss and the ordinariness?Ĥ. The settings in West Virginia, Fraser's Bottom? The homes, supermarkets, country roads, the farms? The contrast with Los Angeles, the hotels, affluence, restaurants, studios? The musical score - the songs and the comic lyrics commenting on the action?ģ. A popular romantic comedy? Serious, comic, parody of Hollywood and sentimental films? An enjoyable combination?Ģ. Will Tad propose to Rosalee and sweep her off her feet? Will Pete fight back? Will Cathy help? What does Rosalee's father think of Tad as a son-in-law and what will the agents do to get their star back to Hollywood? You'll find out if you have this light and fluffy date with Tad Hamilton.ġ. Everyone is glad to have a celebrity in town - except, of course, Pete. Rosalee wins and with shrieking and hyperventilating smiles goes to LA and enjoys the date immensely (also delivering some homespun truths to Tad (Josh Duhamel) who falls for her and follows her back to West Virginia. Kate Bosworth (John Holmes' girlfriend in Wonderland) and Ginnifer Goodwin (a standout from Mona Lisa Smile) are friends, Rosalee and Cathy, along with supervisor Pete (Topher Grace) who wants to leave to study but cannot bring himself to propose to Rosalee. ![]() The prize - a date with Tad Hamilton.Īustralian director, Robert Luketic previously directed Legally Blonde. Needless to say, Tad is not so nice in real life - so his agents (funny turns from Nathan Lane and Sean Hughes who brighten up the film considerably) decide to stage a charity fund-raising competition. But they do go to the movies and cry at some of the movies starring their heartthrob, Tad Hamilton. There is sometimes a possibility of moving away but that can seem remote. Not much happens there, especially for girls who work at supermarket checkouts. Some American towns have unusual, seemingly funny names. Kate Bosworth, Topher Grace, Josh Duhamel, Gary Cole, Ginnifer Goodwin, Kathryn Hahn, Sean Hayes, Nathan Lane. ![]() Peter Malone's Film Reviews and Resources.Michael Fallon Books and Audio-visual Resources.Heart of Life Centre for Spiritual and Pastoral Formation.St Mary's Towers Retreat Centre, Douglas Park NSW.Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. ![]()
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