romantic comedy

Love for Lucy Runs Deep in “50 First Dates”

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

For the characters in the beloved 2000s rom-com, nothing can get in the way of their love for Lucy. Not even her damaged temporal lobe.…

January 31, 2024

For an article on the history of the bob hairstyle, a magazine is open on an image of a women with an outline across her head that indicates hair. An offscreen figure points to the opposite page, where a blonde cutout bob hairstyle is present.

Bobbing for Compliments: The Haircut of the Fall

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Maybe she was born with it, maybe it’s her haircut.…

November 10, 2023

confessions of a shopaholic main character

Looking Back at How ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ Unpacked Important Topics

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Here is a retrospective on one of Hollywood’s most underrated rom-coms from the early 2000s.…

September 20, 2022

the main characters of Spy × Family and Love Is War

‘Spy × Family’ and ‘Love Is War’: Rom-Coms for People Who Hate Rom-Coms

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

With their creative premises and unorthodox executions, these romantic comedies revitalize the genre for a broader audience.…

August 16, 2022

Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin Fall in Love While Filming the K-Drama ‘Crash Landing On You’

Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

After miraculously meeting again to work on a second project together, the two stars are referring to their relationship as an act of fate.…

July 12, 2022

‘Sex and the City’ Revival Is Planning To Combine Old Favorites With New Faces

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

The vague announcement of ‘And Just Like That’ has fans wondering what to expect from a reboot of their favorite late '90s, early 2000s rom-com.…

December 2, 2021

An illustration of Joey King and Jacob Eldori in 'The Kissing Booth'

‘The Kissing Booth’ Franchise Isn’t Just Bad, It’s Dangerous

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

Netflix has released three of these movies to relative popular success, but many critics would argue that none of them should have been made at all.…

August 30, 2021

An illustration of Ryan Reynolds in Free Guy.

‘Free Guy’ Is a Success, but Highlights Ryan Reynolds’ Penchant for Sameness

Fatima Sani, Rollins College

The actor's wit helps him excel, but by popular meme standards, his career seems like he 'has always been given the same assignment.'…

August 25, 2021

The main characters of Palm Springs float in a pool at their Palm Springs time wrap get away.

‘Palm Springs’ Is a Time Loop Worth Getting Stuck In

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

The film, now found on Hulu, is a refreshed 'Groundhog Day' story that stands apart from the stereotypical romantic comedy.…

July 27, 2020

Mae and George dance together in a scene from Feel Good

‘Feel Good’ Explores the Challenges of a New Relationship

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Protagonists Mae and George must learn to navigate their evolving romance while dealing with insecurities about sexuality and addiction.…

June 23, 2020

Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani ride the bus in crazy disguises in 'The Lovebirds'

‘The Lovebirds’ Brings Both Romance and Laughs to a Murder Mystery

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

Strong lead performances from Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae make up for the weaknesses in this rom-com murder caper’s script.…

June 21, 2020

Illustration by Sarah Yu of a character from Never Have I Ever

‘Never Have I Ever’ Offers a Funny, Diverse Look Into Generation Z

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The coming-of-age show deals with cultural identity, grief and teenage romance in a touching and relatable way.…

May 7, 2020

‘The New Romantic’ Brings Sugar Baby-ing into the Spotlight

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

What does this independent, romantic comedy say about millennials’ attitude towards sex and romance?…

June 24, 2019

“10 Things I Hate About You” and How to Impress Your Crush

Emily Craig, University of North Alabama

Taming the wild beast isn’t ideal, and falling in love isn’t the plan, but miracles happen.…

April 13, 2018

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