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How to Make That First-Date Movie Count

Porn, as we learned from Mr. Bickle, is not a good idea

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(Newser) – "The difference between marital bliss and a train wreck of a relationship is the difference between Charlie Wilson's War and Saw IV, " writes Peter Hartlaub in the San Francisco Chronicle. There's no overestimating the power of that first-date movie. How to walk the tightrope:

  • Bad isn't bad: Think brainless Matthew McConaughey bad, not brain-exploding Dane Cook bad.

  • No porn, dude: Seriously. You'd think Taxi Driver would have drilled this one home. Also, no Taxi Driver.
  • No epics: If Braveheart seems like an awesome first-date movie to you, study this list like a textbook.
  • No hot actors: If it's a choice between Paul Giamatti and Brad Pitt as your leading man for the evening, think about which one is substantially more attractive than you.

Travis chose...poorly.
Travis chose...poorly.   (Getty Images)
Chances are, your worst first date involved a really bad movie.
Chances are, your worst first date involved a really bad movie.   (Paul Paladin)
Clearly, they chose...wisely
Clearly, they chose...wisely   (Index Stock)
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Hard work, shared interests and the birth of our children have all played a factor in the success of my marriage. But I'm convinced that our happiness is mostly a product of our decision to see "Double Jeopardy" on our first date - Peter Hartlaub

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