Nora Ephron, the screenwriter responsible for some of the most beloved romance comedies in recent times, has died at the age of 71. During her illustrious career she brought some of Hollywood’s most beloved characters to life, along with some unforgettable scenes. Like that fake orgasm scene in Harry met Sally and the ‘Godfather’ scene in You’ve got mail.
These are some clips of our favourite Nora Ephron scenes:
When Harry met Sally: Sally fakes an orgasm in a restaurant just to prove a point. (And broke the confidence of men everywhere)
Sleepless Seattle: The radio scene - one of the most moving parts of the film.
Michael: John Travolta as Michael the archangel seduces all the women at a bar with his dance moves to Aretha Franklin’s Chain of Fools.
Julie & Julia: Watching a fantastic Meryl Streep as Julia trying to ‘flip’ with the courage of her convictions
You’ve got mail: Remember the days of dial-up and no smartphones and the breathless anticipation of getting mail?