The early 20th century saw the rise of cinema, which revolutionized the way romantic dramas were told. The silver screen brought new levels of intimacy and emotional depth to the genre, with iconic films like "Casablanca" (1942), "Roman Holiday" (1953), and "The Notebook" (2004) becoming ingrained in popular culture. The 1960s and 1970s saw a new wave of romantic dramas, with films like "The Graduate" (1967), "Midnight Cowboy" (1969), and "Annie Hall" (1977) pushing the boundaries of the genre.