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Eight great romantic movies to get the mood going

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photo Plot a romantic evening with one of these suggested films. Graphic by Laura McNutt

Romance, like beauty, can be in the eye of the beholder.

The American Film Institute listed “Casablanca” as the top romantic movie of all time, followed closely by “Gone With the Wind” and “West Side Story.”

But those movies aren’t for everyone.

“I don’t get into the romantic mood like normal people do, but there are just love stories that touch my heart,” said Karen Henderson, professor of theater at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

We asked readers to tell us about some of their favorite romantic movies. As Valentine’s Day approaches, consider any of these films to help get the mood going.