Meg struggles to juggle Aug 22, 2008
" Ryan who is famous for starring in romantic comedies including 'Sleepless in Seattle' and 'When Harry Met Sally' also revealed turning 40 six years ago has not had a major effect on her life. Ryan, who has a 15-year-old son Jack Henry with Dennis and an adopted three-year-old daughter Daisy True, added to Hello! magazine: "I just don't feel turning 40 is seminal or major in any way. I like my life right now, I really like it. (iAfrica.com)
Will the 'Pineapple Express' gang ever be up for Oscars? Aug 10, 2008
had already proven herself as a dramatic writer (nommed for "Silkwood," 1983) when she nabbed nods for comedies "When Harry Met Sally" and "Sleepless in Seattle.". James L. Brooks already had an Emmy-proven TV track record with "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" when he segued into films, winning Oscars for writing, directing and producing best-picture champ "Terms of Endearment" (1983) and earning nominations for "Broadcast News" (1987) and "As Good as It Gets" (1997). (Los Angeles Times)
ANALYSIS: How the decades' biggest comedies stack up Aug 1, 2008
Beyond the top 10: Meg Ryan was crowned America's romantic-comedy sweetheart in 1989's When Harry Met Sally (No. 11). (USA Today -- Life)
Dead Ex by Harley Jane Kozak Jul 23, 2008
She is an actress with numerous TV and movie credits including Parenthood, Arachnophobia, and When Harry Met Sally. She is intimately familiar with the world of soaps, having acted in The Guiding Light. (Suite101.com)
Crystal joins 9/11 memorial fund Jul 19, 2008
Crystal's best known films include the 1989 comedy When Harry Met Sally. Actor Billy Crystal has been named as a director for the organisation set up to raise funds to build a memorial to victims of the 11 September attacks. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Crystal To Serve On 9/11 Memorial Board Jul 18, 2008
Crystal, star of films including "When Harry Met Sally ..." and "Analyze This" -- participated in a benefit concert for the city a month after the attacks. He also has co-hosted eight Comic Relief telethons on HBO to raise money for the homeless. (Click2Houston, TX)
Breakthrough Brit Jul 3, 2008
Page last updated at 09:38 GMT, Wednesday, 2 July 2008 10:38 UK. As part of the scheme, they were honoured at a special showcase event in Los Angeles, and were guests of the Hollywood Black Film Festival. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Best Romantic Comedy Movie Moments Jul 1, 2008
Many people agree that 'When Harry Met Sally' contains the most memorable romantic comedy moment ... When Harry Met Sally. (Suite101.com)
Making sense of the AFI's 'Top 10 Films in 10 Genres' list Jun 19, 2008
What about "Saving Private Ryan", "Sleepless in Seattle", "Finding Nemo", "Lord of the Rings", "Titanic", "The Usual Suspects", "Jerry Maguire", "When Harry Met Sally", "Goodfellas", "Field of Dreams", "Bull Durham", "The Lion King", "Shrek", "Schindlers List", "A Cry in the Dark", "Toy Story" "Big" ... (With the exception of "When Harry Met Sally" and "It Happened One Night" -- the latter being really fantastic, in my book). (Entertainment Weekly)
'Oz,' 'Snow White, ' '2001' among top genre flicks Jun 19, 2008
2), When Harry Met Sally ... When Harry Met Sally. (MSNBC -- News)
What has The Wizard of Oz got in common with The Godfather? Jun 19, 2008
Chaplin's City Lights from 1931, one of only two silent films to make the genre lists, beating popular modern romances like Annie Hall, When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle ... When Harry Met Sally. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
100 movies that matter Jun 19, 2008
2), "When Harry Met Sally ..." (No. 6) and "Sleepless in Seattle" (No. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Raging Bull,' 'Oz' Among AFI's Top Films Jun 19, 2008
"When Harry Met Sally" checked in at No. 6 and "Sleepless in Seattle" at No. 10. Other No. 1 genre movies included "The Searchers" for Westerns; "Raging Bull" for sports; "To Kill a Mockingbird" for courtroom dramas; "Lawrence of Arabia" in the epics category; "Vertigo" for mystery and "2001: A Space Odyssey" in science fiction. (Click2Houston, TX)
Oldies are goldies in top ten list Jun 18, 2008
Chaplin's City Lights from 1931, one of only two silent films to make the genre lists, was a surprise, beating such popular modern romances as Annie Hall number two, When Harry Met Sally number six and Sleepless in Seattle number ten ... When Harry Met Sally. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
American Film Institute Releases Top Films Jun 18, 2008
"Miracle on 34th Street, 1947. 6. "Field of Dreams," 1989. 7. "Harvey," 1950. 8. "Groundhog Day," 1993. 9. "The Thief of Bagdad," 1924. 10. "Big," 1988. GANGSTER 1. "The Godfather," 1972. 2. "Goodfellas," 1990. 3. "The Godfather Part II," 1974. 4. "White Heat," 1949. 5. "Bonnie and Clyde," 1967. 6. "Scarface: The Shame of a Nation," 1932. 7. "Pulp Fiction," 1994. 8. "The Public Enemy," 1931. 9. "Little Caesar," 1930. 10. "Scarface," 1983. SCIENCE FICTION 1. "2001: A Space Odyssey," 1968. 2.... (FOX23 News, NY)
AFI picks best films in 10 categories Jun 18, 2008
Romantic comedy: "City Lights," "Annie Hall," "It Happened One Night," "Roman Holiday," "The Philadelphia Story," "When Harry Met Sally ...," "Adam's Rib," "Moonstruck," "Harold and Maude," "Sleepless in Seattle.". Courtroom drama: "To Kill a Mockingbird," "12 Angry Men," "Kramer vs. Kramer," "The Verdict," "A Few Good Men," "Witness for the Prosecution," "Anatomy of a Murder," "In Cold Blood," "A Cry in the Dark," "Judgment at Nuremberg.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Paul Pierce stabs the Lakers and Sam Cassell remembers the Magic Jun 6, 2008
So I'll have what Paul Pierce is having, much like what the older lady said at the end of the famous scene in When Harry Met Sally -- you know, this scene. Granted -- that looked better than basketball but you get the idea. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Back to the past - fire chars Universal Studios Jun 3, 2008
Universal Studios, 9 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, has thrill rides and a back lot where movies and television shows are filmed, including scenes from "War of the Worlds," "When Harry Met Sally" and "Scrubs.". This article appeared on page A - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Massive Fire Rages On Hollywood Studio Lot Jun 2, 2008
Universal Studios, nine miles north of downtown Los Angeles, has thrill rides and a back lot where movies and television shows are filmed, including scenes from "War of the Worlds," "When Harry Met Sally" and "Scrubs." One of the more familiar back lot attractions is the house featured in the Alfred Hitchcock film "Psycho.". Meyer said the park would open at noon Sunday, and on a typical weekend day about 25,000 people visit the theme park. (CBS News)
Fire's effect on productions will be negligible, Universal says Jun 2, 2008
The fire destroyed two New York and New England sets featured in such movies as "Back to the Future, "When Harry Met Sally," "The Sting" and the upcoming "Changeling," directed by Clint Eastwood."These are some of the most widely used urban big street film sets in the business. It's an unfortunate loss, but I'm sure they can quickly rebuild," said Jim Yeager, former head of public relations for Universal Parks and Resorts. Los Angeles often has stood in for New York in movies, but recently the... (Los Angeles Times)
Fire claims King Kong attraction, movie sets at Universal Studios (10) Jun 2, 2008
Scenes from several blockbuster films and television shows have been filmed at the studios, including War of the Worlds, When Harry met Sally and Scrubs. Syndication. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Destruction... Jun 2, 2008
Scenes from several blockbuster films and television shows have been filmed at the studios, including "War of the Worlds," "When Harry met Sally" and "Scrubs.". Meyer said the park would open at noon Sunday, and on a typical weekend day about 25,000 people visit the theme park. (The Drudge Report)
'Sex' review biased? Jun 2, 2008
Any guy who has a heart has to like When Harry Met Sally. would cry a little at Terms of Endearment. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Dreams go up in flames at Universal Studios Jun 2, 2008
Universal Studios, about 15km north of downtown Los Angeles, has thrill rides and a back lot where movies and television shows are filmed, including scenes from War of the Worlds, When Harry Met Sally, and Scrubs. The fire did not affect the 2008 MTV Movie Awards, which went ahead at the Gibson Amphitheatre in the adjacent Universal CityWalk, according to the music network. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Rumour Has It (2005) May 31, 2008
A supposed sequel to The Graduate, it is continuing evidence of the sad decline of director Rob Reiner, who peaked with When Harry Met Sally and A Few Good Men. Even the usually good Kevin Costner is awful, looking as if he has woken up from a bender and discovered he is in the film from hell. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The week's best films on TV May 31, 2008
Ephron, whose scriptwriting successes include When Harry Met Sally and You've Got Mail, delivers another classy romcom as director/writer. Tom Hanks is the widower dragged on to a radio phone-in to talk about his loss; Meg Ryan is the not-so-hardbitten-hack in Baltimore who falls for "Sleepless in Seattle". (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Elicia Murray and Kerry Coleman May 27, 2008
Depp is an Oscar-winning family man with "Wino forever" branded on his arm and Matthew Bourne, the man who put blokes in feathers for Swan Lake, has adapted the gothic fairytale for stage, following the recent obsession with stage-ifying everything from Billy Elliot to When Harry Met Sally. Rachel Olding. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Summer DVDviewing guide May 27, 2008
Also, stay away from anything with Meg Ryan, including When Harry Met Sally. Teacher's Pet (1958) - Smart, literate comedy about a journalism professor (Doris Day at her sexiest) who clashes with an old-school newspaper editor (a wry Clark Gable). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Romantic ComediesA Dying Genre May 22, 2008
In the 90 s, Meg Ryan made a career out of many movies in this genre Joe Versus the Volcano, When Harry Met Sally, and French Kiss to name a few ... In When Harry Met Sally, the two lifelong friends who resist becoming lovers frequently heed the counsel of their best friends. (Suite101.com)
Gowarikers onto his next film... May 21, 2008
Says Gowariker, It is a genre that I have always loved, my most favorite ones being Roman Holiday, When Harry Met Sally, all of Frank Capra films, amongst several others. I am also a great fan of Chupke Chupke and all the romantic comedies of Hrishikesh Mukherji and Basu Chatterji. (Times of India)
27 Dresses DVD Review May 18, 2008
It Happened One Night, The Philadelphia Story, When Harry Met Sally, and Something s Gotta Give allhave two things in common with 27 Dresses: they re romantic comedies that follow the classic formula of boy meets/reunites with girl; boy and girl bicker/flirt; boy and girl fall in love but don t know it/won t admit it; boy and girl marry/remarry (although to be fair, It Happened One Night didn t so much follow as invent the formula). While 27 Dresses may not quite achieve the superiority of those... (Suite101.com)
"Exercise Personality" Quiz May 15, 2008
A. When Harry Met Sally, Shrek, Caddyshack, or anything starring Tom Hanks or Robin Williams. B. Speed, Matrix, Thelma and Louise, Miracle on Ice, a James Bond movie or anything starring Bruce Willis. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Movie review: What happens in Vegas? Not much. May 10, 2008
"What Happens in Vegas" is like "When Harry Met Sally" with every good part taken out except for Carrie Fisher and Bruno Kirby. But whenever the laughter fades, inevitably a horrible line is uttered by one of the other characters, ruining any goodwill that came before it. (San Francisco Chronicle)
He said, she said: Critics weigh in on 'Vegas' May 10, 2008
You're always searching for Mr. Right ("When Harry Met Sally"), but sometimes you'll settle for Mr. Right Now ("Never Been Kissed"). Then at your most vulnerable and desperate, you'll agree to be set up with the equivalent of Edgar, who lives with his mother and plays Dungeons and Dragons. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
A RARE COMBO: Mensa member, winemaker & MMA fighter? May 7, 2008
The Godfather (I and II) and When Harry Met Sally. Or, better still, Mensa club, winemaking, and mixed martial arts -- all from a guy who's not to high on getting punched. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Lifetime Television Proudly Announces October Marquee Event Original Movie, 'Living Proof' Starring Emmy(R) and Grammy(R) Award Winner Harry Connick, Jr. May 3, 2008
A native of New Orleans, Connick's first widespread success as a musician came when he contributed to the score of the 1989 film, "When Harry Met Sally." The full scope of Connick's artistry emerged in the 90's with his groundbreaking albums including "We are in Love," "She," "To See You" and "Come by Me.". Connick made his film debut in 1990 in the drama "Memphis Belle." His additional films credit since include "Little Man Tate," "Copycat," "Independence Day," "Hope Floats" with Sandra... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Monaghan's own wedding is reflected in the film May 2, 2008
As with "When Harry Met Sally ...," the comedy weighs the risk of a man and woman stepping outside the comfort of the friend zone. "She's not necessarily honest with him completely about her feelings. She's resigned to the fact that, listen, I don't want to risk telling him how I really feel about him and ruining what we do have," Monaghan says of Hannah. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Made of Honor' May 2, 2008
You know walking down the theater aisle that "Made of Honor" probably will go one of two ways: "When Harry Met Sally..." or "My Best Friend's Wedding.". In the first, two strangers-turned-friends take years to realize they are made for each other. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Not enough heartache and singing in 'Made of Honor' May 2, 2008
It starts out as a tribute to "When Harry Met Sally ..." and steadily backslides toward a less-than-honorable "My Best Friend's Wedding" remake. Fortunately, "Made of Honor," a star vehicle for Patrick "McDreamy" Dempsey, earns enough goodwill in a long, clever and sexy opening act to carry to through to an ending that we don't necessarily guess because it seems to lack enough of that last word in the title: "honor.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Not entirely forgettable Apr 21, 2008
Forgetting Sarah Marshall, after all, is a much more conventional romantic comedy, and often the movie suffers from indecision: Should it be the next heart-tugging When Harry Met Sally or a vulgar improv-fest la Knocked Up. Luckily, much of this middleness is because Segel is also stuck in between and, finally displayed in full (OK, enough with the innuendo: This movie has much on the full-frontal male nudity side), we get a picture not original in its devices but in its character. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Ten most memorable movie quotes Apr 16, 2008
The Lone Gunman wrote on Apr 15, 2008 10:00 AM:" "I'll have what she's having" - From when Harry met Sally or "Badges, we don't need no stinking badges. " Blazing Saddles poke at the Treasure of the Sierra Madres with Bogart. ". (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
'Twilight' Author Stephenie Meyer's Cameo: More Details Emerge From Book-Turned-Movie's Set Apr 8, 2008
With that order, Meyer might get the same sort of laughs as the "I'll have what she's having" line delivered by Rob Reiner's mother in "When Harry Met Sally." Those involved in the film, however, compared Meyer's wink at the fans to an old gimmick employed by Alfred Hitchcock. "It was a little Hitchcock moment, which I love," explained Kellan Lutz, who plays Emmett Cullen in the flick and was on set the day of Meyer's cameo. (VHI.com -- Music News)
A wedding fit for ex-queen of Mar-a-Lago Mar 29, 2008
"She said it made her feel whole again." Although he won't confirm, I'm told Coz unsuccessfully offered the job to When Harry Met Sally star Meg Ryan's mom, Susan Hyra Jordan, who battled the disease. Relaxing all over town: Presidential race reject Rudy Giuliani. (The Palm Beach Post)
Matty Blake Show Mailbag Mar 26, 2008
And you said he should have the right to do whatever he wants because of 'When Harry Met Sally. Shame on both of you. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Crystal lives out baseball dream Mar 15, 2008
The When Harry Met Sally Star, who wore a number 60 shirt in honour of his birthday, had to sign a one-day contract to play in the match. "It was surreal," Crystal told reporters. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Pirates indifferent to Yankees' Crystal Mar 15, 2008
Crystal has starred in several movies such as "When Harry Met Sally," "City Slickers" and "Analyze This.". McLouth is pretty sure he hasn't watched any of Crystal's films. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Critic's corner Mar 7, 2008
When Harry Met Sally. 7 and 9 p.m., OxygenBefore Meg's lips got tragically stung. (Boston Globe)
Hollywood sex: What's hot or not? Mar 7, 2008
Columbia PicturesWho can forget Sally Albright's (Meg Ryan) feigned orgasm scene in "When Harry Met Sally". bed, can still pull a simultaneous orgasm out of the bag with his one-night stands. (MSNBC -- News)
Star Misses: 10 Career-Changing Roles That Weren't Feb 27, 2008
"The essence of a good casting decision is that you simply take it for granted," says Janet Hirshenson, a casting agent behind some of Hollywood's biggest films, including A Beautiful Mind, When Harry Met Sally and A Few Good Men. The way she sees it, it's only on the rare occasion that viewers try to imagine a different cast that they realize the impact of such decisions. (Forbes -- Business)
big-screen love Feb 24, 2008
So I tell him my favorite love scenes: the one where Hugh Grant declares his love to Emma Thompson in Sense and Sensibility; Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan at the New Year's party at the end of When Harry Met Sally; the Paris scene in Something's Gotta Give, when Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton come together for good; the passionate beach scene in The Thornbirds; Barbara Hershey's deathbed scene in Beaches, a love story between best friends. That counts, doesn't it. (Boston Globe)
Paul Anka: The granddaddy of swoon Feb 23, 2008
NIAGARA FALLS, ONT. Do you remember that wonderful scene in When Harry Met Sally. An older woman (Estelle Reiner) who's sitting in a diner watches Meg Ryan simulate a two-minute orgasm, then turns to the waitress and says, deadpan, "I'll have what she's having.". (Globe and Mail)
Made with Love:Make this one a Valentine’s Day to remember (1) Feb 22, 2008
Or When Harry Met Sally. Stewart s top choice was Out of Africa, followed closely by the 1940 version of Pride and Prejudice. (Helena Independent Record)
Mag speech features maker of DVD extras Feb 19, 2008
He has since produced behind the scenes documentaries for movies such as There's Something About Mary, The Silence of the Lambs, When Harry Met Sally, Spinal Tap and more. The mentality of the consumer electronics business is all about getting you to buy more, remarked Schwarz. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Why Jack Nicholson's latest film is a bucket load of drivel Feb 16, 2008
" Of course, Nicholson patronises him, much as a hare might a tortoise, except that hares can't arch one eyebrow and smirk. But they bond over their respective killer diseases which, fortunately, are of the rare, Hollywood variety that enables you to die without losing an ounce of body fat. The rich man suggests to the poor one that they compile a list of all the things they'd like to do before they kick the proverbial bucket. And they do them, with boundless energy - curious in people supposed... (Daily Mail)
Ticket to romance Feb 15, 2008
"The genre is especially popular with women because the films' plots often revolve around the female lead making a choice or inverting traditional gender roles, said the instructor, who likes romantic flicks like "The Apartment," "Broken English," "Just Like Heaven," "Annie Hall" and "When Harry Met Sally. "And watching romantic comedies can be comforting, Tracey said, noting "there's something secure and safe in the notion of a happy ending. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Definitely, Maybe Feb 14, 2008
Back in the days when Harry met Sally, you could rejoice in the proof that Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal belonged together while enjoying the variety and ingenuity of the obstacles Ephron placed in their path. Here, Will's eventual fate is of academic interest only. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Little Miss Matchmaker Feb 14, 2008
If it seems strange to you that a child whose parents have just divorced would be encouraging Dad to date a woman who's dumped him in the past, you might just want to rent a DVD of "When Harry Met Sally" instead. "Definitely, Maybe" borrows liberally from that movie, most notably in the early scenes where Ryan is a volunteer working in Bill Clinton's presidential campaign in a sketchily evoked 1992 New York City. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Movies with heart Feb 14, 2008
When Harry Met Sally ... Very witty, but with enough of a love story to justify its categorization as a romance, When Harry Met Sally is the perfect makes-you-smile movie to grab a bowl of popcorn and snuggle up in front of. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Whose line is it? Test your movie quote knowledge Feb 10, 2008
D. Billy Crystal as Harry Burns in When Harry Met Sally (1989). 7. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The heart of the matter Feb 9, 2008
And don't forget Harry Burns' lengthy romantic confessional to Sally Albright in the final minutes of When Harry Met Sally. But romantic stuff like that happens only in the movies, right. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
* No love for the romantic comedy Feb 1, 2008
There have been a few skirmishes in more recent times: the oil-and-water of Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally or the Billy Wilderesque dance of Tom Cruise and Renee Zellweger in Jerry Maguire. But most of the time the truce has been declared in advance and scrupulously obeyed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Barry Sonnenfeld to Speak At NAB Show Jan 31, 2008
Sonnenfeld began his career as a highly praised cinematographer, working on more than a dozen motion picture and television projects including Blood Simple, Raising Arizona, Miller's Crossing, Throw Momma from the Train, Big and When Harry Met Sally. For the last five years, he has been a contributing editor at Esquire Magazine, for which he writes the monthly column "The Digital Man.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pass the bucket| Jan 28, 2008
Just as they struggle to become friends, veteran director Rob Reiner ('When Harry Met Sally') struggles to treat a serious subject (the Big C) in broad comedy terms, resorting to Nicholson throwing up into a toilet after a heavy bout of chemotherapy for his laughs. But the nausea subsides (and Reiner and Nicholson regain some of their dignity) as the "whirlwind romance" section kicks in. (iAfrica.com)
Top 10 movie romantic moments Jan 26, 2008
When Harry Met Sally (Rob Reiner, 1989) Forget the orgasm scene in Katz's Deli. Forget the strolls in scenic Central Park. (CNN -- Showbiz)
What's new on video Jan 22, 2008
(WHEN HARRY MET SALLY ... In "When Harry Met Sally ...," Billy Crystal's character says that the best last line of a movie ever is "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship" from "Casablanca." ... Crystal himself would later suggest that one of the best lines ever in the middle of a movie ever is one from "When Harry Met Sally ..." that is spoken by director Rob Reiner's mother, Estelle. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
