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500 Days of Summer


500 Days of Summer is a 2009 American romantic-comedy drama film directed by Marc Webb. The main characters are played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel. The film has a non-linear narrative. It is based on a woman that doesn't believe love exists and a man that falls in love with her. Tom meets Summer after she becomes his boss's new assistant, he is an aspiring architect but is currently working as a greetings card writer in Los Angeles. The two become acquainted after finding out they both have similar music tastes. Over the 500 Days of Summer, Tom and Summer grow closer and form a relationship. However, on day 290  Summer breaks up with Tom as she doesn't believe the relationship is working. The two don't end up together.


Annie Hall
Annie Hall is a 1977 American romantic-comedy directed by Woody Allen and co-wrote by Marshall Brickman. The film features Dianne Keaton and Woody Allen. Filming took place in Long Island, New York. The film is based on a Woody Allen, as singer from New York that falls in love with Annie Hall. However, their relationship ended over a year ago and Alvy still wonders why the relationship ended and aims to find out. After they meet again Annie admits she loves Alvy but the couple do not end up together.






La La Land
La La Land is a 2016 musical romantic-comedy film directed by Damien Chazelle. The film stars Ryan Gosling as a young jazz pianist that falls in love with an aspiring actress, played by Emma Stone, whilst the pair are living in Los Angeles to pursue their dreams. The term La La Land means to not be in touch with reality as well as referring to the city they are living in, Los Angeles. The pair are drawn to each other through their common desire of doing what they love. Throughout the film the pair are faced with challenges that begin to destroy their love for each other. Ultimately the lovers don't end up together.



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