Kate and Leopold is my favorite romantic film.It’s a 2001 film starring Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman. A jaded advertising executive gunning for a promotion falls in love with an old-fashioned gentleman who has traveled from the 19th century by means of a rip in the fabric of time discovered by Kate's ex-boyfriend (Liev Schreiber). It makes my heart smile every time I watch it.

Some other romantic films that I thoroughly enjoy include: When Harry Met Sally (Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal), While you were Sleeping (Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman), Pretty Woman (Julia Roberts and Richard Gere), Hope Floats (Sandra Bullock snd Harry Connick, Jr.), An Officer and a Gentleman (Debra Winger and Richard Gere--my mother watches the end (only) every time it comes on television), 50 First Dates (Adam Sandlar and Drew Barrymore)...and a childhood favorite and the first soundtrack I ever purchased, Grease with John Travolta and Olivia Newton.

My title combines two of my favorite love songs from films. Both were written by the inimitable Dolly Parton. Ms. Parton wrote I will always love you in 1974 as a farewell to her business partner and mentor Porter Wagoner, when she decided to pursue a solo career. Whitney Houston sang it for the1992 romance/drama, The Bodyguard. The film was okay (I'm partial to romantic comedies and happier endings), but I love the song.

Ms. Parton sang From Here to the Moon and Back with Kris Kristofferson in the 2012 film, Joyful Noise. She wrote it for her husband, Carl. Doesn't get any more romantic than that... Unless we count my singing and recording it for my husband. He keeps the recording on his laptop and listens to it when he travels on business without me. Now, that's romantic.

Technically, Mr. Sunshine is not a movie, but I'm choosing to still review it since it's one of the most beautiful shows (in every aspect) I've ever watched.

I consider myself to be an open-minded individual, but when my daughter approached me about watching a Korean drama on Netflix called, Mr. Sunshine, I was admittedly hesitant. I had never been one to watch much Asian related drama, so I wondered if it would hold my attention, especially considering the entire movie or show encompassed 22 episodes. "Just watch until the middle of the second episode. You'll know the moment," my daughter insisted. "If you're not hooked at that point, you can stop then." Well, I took up the gauntlet and didn't look back. The storyline was slightly confusing at first as it laid the story's foundation, but it was compelling enough to gain my continued interest. Sure enough, about half way through the second episode, I knew precisely when the pivotal moment occurred: I was undeniably hooked.

This drama has to be one of the most beautiful love stories I've ever watched, and the real kicker is that the two main characters never, ever once kiss, despite 22 episodes. Still the cinematography, acting, story, and people are quite captivating, and the story and characters linger with me to this day. Since then, I have expanded my horizons and watched more than three dozen Korean based dramas. I'm here to say it's a whole new world - and new appreciation - for me.

If you have not watched Mr. Sunshine, do yourself a favor and give it a go. It's mesmerizing through all collective episodes and definitely one of Korea's Kim Eun Sook's best screenplays. I give it a 10 out of 10, but would love to give it even more.