Five Must-See Unpredictable Romance Movies
These romantic dramas don’t end the way you’d expect.…
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The Evolution of the Modern Rom-Com
Everyone knows the genre peaked in the early 2000s, but will it ever be able to return to its former glory? …
‘Bros’ Will Have You Laughing Harder Than You Have in Years!
Billy Eichner’s new gay rom-com just came out in theaters. It’s the best movie of the 21st century and a must-watch!…
Hulu’s ‘Wedding Season’ Is the Perfect Fun Mess
The platform's genre-defying show chaotically serves up entertainment.…
4 Reasons To Watch ‘Love in the Villa’
The Netflix original uses its talented cast and beautiful Italian setting to enchant its viewers.…
4 Netflix Movies That Use the ‘Fake Love’ Trope
The swoon-worthy trope, in which two characters pretend to date, is seen in a lot of the platform's romance films.…
‘Spy × Family’ and ‘Love Is War’: Rom-Coms for People Who Hate Rom-Coms
With their creative premises and unorthodox executions, these romantic comedies revitalize the genre for a broader audience.…
‘Written in the Stars’ Is a Sapphic Rom-Com Worth Reading
Alexandria Bellefleur’s new novel is the perfect piece for readers who are looking for a cozy and sweet romance to spend their Friday night cuddled up on the couch with.…
High School Rom-Coms You’ll Fall Head Over Heels For
Looking for a love story to keep you occupied during the pandemic? Try these five romantic comedies.…
‘Holidate’ Reinforces the Cultural Expectation of Marrying Young
The new Netflix film questions the common family expectation of being in a relationship, but it falls into the very cliche it attempts to critique.…
Did Netflix Revive the Rom-Com Genre?
Since late 2017, many of the streaming platform’s releases have included romantic comedies, signaling an industry-wide shift back toward the genre.…
‘The Flatshare’ Proves Romance Can Have Emotions Beyond Falling in Love
Beth O'Leary's debut novel, which features a very unusual living arrangement, makes the case for the genre as possessing real emotional depth.…
The 5 Best Post-Breakup Movies No Matter How You’re Feeling
Breakups are hard. These five films will make crying, self-reflection and moving on easier than a tub of ice cream can.…
‘Feel Good’ Explores the Challenges of a New Relationship
Protagonists Mae and George must learn to navigate their evolving romance while dealing with insecurities about sexuality and addiction.…
‘The Lovebirds’ Brings Both Romance and Laughs to a Murder Mystery
Strong lead performances from Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae make up for the weaknesses in this rom-com murder caper’s script.…
‘Falling Inn Love’: A Rom-Com That ‘Inn-peccably’ Mimics the Genre’s Tropes
This rom-com does nothing to renovate the category, and that’s okay.…
A Meltdown-Savvy Mind: Thoughts on the Legacy of Nora Ephron
Nora Ephron was a master writer of rom-coms for the neurotic.…
As a Parody, ‘Isn’t It Romantic?’ Succeeds Where Other Rom-Coms Fail
It pretends it's not a rom-com, but it sure acts like one.…
20 Years and Several Problematic Premises Later, the World Still Loves ‘You’ve Got Mail’
Nostalgia conquers all.…
‘Life Itself’ Delivers Depth Under a Layer of Cheese
If you're cliché averse though, rom-coms should be off-limits already.…
3 Unproblematic Rom-Com Substitutes for ‘The Kissing Booth’
Not trying to shame anyone who enjoyed 'The Kissing Booth,' but I would like to help you refine your rom-com palate.…
We’re Living Through the Summer of the Rom-Com
What a time to be alive.…
How Netflix’s ‘The Kissing Booth’ Gets Almost Everything Wrong
Featuring a male protagonist who is more controlling than cute and unrealistic friendship rules, 'The Kissing Booth' misses its mark.…
The Top 5 Matthew McConaughey Comedies Ranked from Best to Worst
What's better than a regular rom-com? Matthew McConaughey comedies, of course! All his films ooze with that natural charm he brings to the screen.…
3 Unconventional Rom-Coms for Unconventional Romantics
If any of its tropes have finally started to wear thin (two complete opposites discovering they complete each other??), check out one of these slightly less traditional spins on the rom-com genre.…