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Here are a few more examples of exceptions ...

Ever seen "Notting Hill", with Hugh Grant and Julia Robert? He is not redeemed by "she" ... more the other way around. She is influenced by his steadiness.

And what about "Titanic" ... again "her" life is influenced by his character, his steadiness. (Of course, if she had kept her rear end in that lifeboat instead of being totally irrational, maybe he could have gotten to float on the door and live happily ever after with her, but I digress.)

And one more ... what about "An Officer and a Gentleman". She sure isn't carrying him at the end.

In my observation, there are very few "chick flicks" that are exceptions to your "Hollywood Bias" rule. And sadly, a lot of movies directed at teens/kids are going that direction too.

"An Officer and a Gentleman" is an old movie and one of the last of the male hero genre.
There are very few male heroes anymore which I believe is the initial point of the article.
As a general observation, check out new children's programming. If there is a boy hero or lead anywhere, I have trouble finding him. They are ALL girl as leader/lead/heroine oriented and the boy is either a bumbler or a clueless follower.
Very sad for the next generation of boys coming up. We will have to reverse this trend of "it was ok when boys were the leaders, now its time for the girls." whining. Whats wrong with doing BOTH?