A new kind of love 1963
A blast from the past!
"A New Kind of Love" is a 1963 American romantic comedy film starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. The movie was directed by Richard Lerner and written by Stanley Prager.
The story follows a wealthy businessman, Richard Harland (Paul Newman), who is engaged to a beautiful socialite, Vickie (Joanne Woodward). However, Richard's life is turned upside down when he meets a free-spirited artist, Samantha (Thelma Ritter), who challenges his conventional views on love and relationships.
As Richard becomes more and more enamored with Samantha, he begins to question his engagement to Vickie and the materialistic lifestyle he's been living. Meanwhile, Vickie is struggling with her own feelings of insecurity and the pressure to conform to societal expectations.
The movie explores themes of love, identity, and the changing values of the 1960s. It's a lighthearted, witty, and charming film that showcases the chemistry between Newman and Woodward, who were also married in real life.
"A New Kind of Love" was released in December 1963 and received generally positive reviews from critics. While it may not be as well-known as some of Newman's other films, it's still a delightful and entertaining romantic comedy that's worth watching for fans of the era.