Amy Friedman | Patrick Henry High School

High school couples eagerly await their prom the same way a older couples await their wedding day.

At least Hollywood certainly sees it that way. For years, cutesy teen movies have climaxed during a high school dance.

This phenomenon either causes people to want to avoid prom completely, or to look forward to it with every fiber of their soul.

In honor of prom season, here are my top five prom-related movies:

5. “Footloose:” One day Ren, a reckless big city fellow, comes to a small, country town where dancing leads to sex and is forbidden. He stirs things up and brings back dancing. Oh come on! Don’t pretend like you don’t know the story.

4. “Pretty in Pink:” A classic rags-to-riches tale about a poor girl named Andie who falls for rich guy Blaine. But Andie’s best friend Duckie is madly in love with her and everyone knows. I’ll try not to give too much away, but personally, the end infuriates me to my very core, and I always stop it before … well, before the true end. Maybe after watching it you’ll know what I mean. ANDIE AND DUCKIE FOR LIFE!!!

3. “10 Things I Hate About You:” How do I loathe thee? Let me count the ways. You know, no one writes a teen flick like Shakespeare. This modern turn on “Taming of The Shrew,” is about sisters Bianca and Kat. Bianca is beautiful and wants to date, but can’t until her sister Kat does. Kat doesn’t date — she has no interest in the “unwashed miscreants” that go to her school. But when Cameron, the new kid, falls for Bianca, he is willing to do anything to take her to the school dance — even enlisting the help of someone, well, terrifying, to tame the shrew.

2. “Drive Me Crazy:” Ah, the love between two ex-best friends. Is there anyway this won’t work out perfectly? Preppy, Ms. School Spirit Nicole wants the quarterback. Her scruffy ex-best friend neighbor, Chase, wants his … um, unique girlfriend back. So they pair up, determined for jealousy to help make their dreams a reality. Yeah, they don’t fall in love at all.

1. “Whatever It Takes:” This one is not as famous as the others, but it just might be the best. Ryan is in love with the most popular girl in school, who doesn’t know that he’s alive. So he enlists the scummy talents of Chris, who wants to pump and dump Ryan’s best friend, Maggie. Needless to say, when Ryan agrees to this deal, things between all four of these students are less than fine by the time prom rolls around.

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Jordan Fifer | The Roanoke Times

Disney announced last week that David Beckham, as well as a few other celebrities, will be starring in a new advertising campaign for Disney theme parks. For his part, Beckham will play the role of Prince Charming.

I may -- well, I am -- speaking as a guy, but come on!

This got me thinking about who I would least expect to play Prince Charming. Check them out below, and leave a comment if you agree, disagree, or want to suggest someone else.

Gary Busey
Not only would he not make a good Prince Charming, but he's also very, very, scary.

Paul Reubens
"Prince Peewee" just doesn't have that fairy tale ring.

Christopher Walken
I love him as an actor, but...

Mads Mikkelsen
He actually might do well, but based on his latest role in "Casino Royale" I would fear world domination under his reign.

Grand Vizier Jafar
The whole "most powerful man/genie in the world" thing probably wouldn't work well for the job.

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Logan Aker | Glenvar High School

1. Rent some movies and order a pizza.
Sit together on the couch and just hang out with your favorite film - and person.
2. Reconnect with your inner child.
Go visit a playground - swing, slide on the slides, just be kids again (yeah, you'll look goofy - but it's fun!)
3. Walk to the ice cream parlor.
Nothing cools you off after a long walk through a park or town like a trip to the ice cream parlor - especially now that summer's winding down!
4. Admire the clouds.
Get a blanket, head to the back yard and just lie together on the ground (and maybe try to pick out a shape in each cloud).
5. Visit "No Shame Theatre"
Every Friday night at 11, Mill Mountain Theatre hosts "No Shame" performances. With about 15 short pieces each night - from comedy to songs to jugglers - there's no better way to spend the evening downtown.

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1. Cruise Ship Master of Ceremonies (Can you pull off an accent?)
2. Dance instructor for underprivileged children in inner-city D.C.
3. Farm owner and horseback riding teacher in Kansas.
4. Magician for a Spectacular show at Disney World.
5. Serving at an "All-American" restaurant overseas and impressing all the hot foreign girls/guys with your REAL American accent.

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