A few weeks ago, I did a write-up on a book that I had read about Nora Ephron (HERE), called "I'll Have What She's Having", and it was about Nora Ephron and the making of here three now iconic Romantic Comedy movies,
"When Harry Met Sally" (1989)
"Sleepless in Seattle" (1993)
and "You've Got Mail" (1998)
After reading the aforementioned book, we made it a point to watch all three movies (all written by Ephron; she also directed "Sleepless" and "Mail") in the order in which they were made. All three of them were and remain sweet, funny, and totally delightful. They all hold up totally, except for the fact that in 1998, AOL was still a thing and you could get a cup of coffee at Starbucks for only $2.95. All of them are worth watching again and again.
In ranking these movies, I go 1. Harry and Sally, 2. Mail, 3. Sleepless. Mrs. Grandstander differs slightly: 1. Mail, 2. Harry and Sally, 3. Sleepless. We both agree that they could all probably be ranked in any order as 1., 1a., and 1b.
As for the "plus one" in the headline, thanks to a tip from our pal, Tim Baker, we found this documentary streaming on HBO Max:
This 2016 documentary was written and directed by Ephron's son, Jacob Bernstein, and it is a remarkable look at a remarkable woman. She wasn't perfect, and she could be difficult to work with and for, she divorced twice, and experienced strained relations with her parents and sisters at various times in her life, but no one denies her remarkable talents and abilities. When she died in 2012, her death made front page news all over the world. This is a film that is worth seeking out and viewing.
Rating all four of these films as an entry, they earn Four Stars from The Grandstander.
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