I have a love-hate relationship with rom-coms. It’s not my go-to genre (unless it’s written/directed by Nora Ephron or Richard Curtis) because I think it’s really tough to write for this genre without succumbing to clichés. The pairing of Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron piqued my curiosity, though they apparently had played lovers on screen before …
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Guest Post: Rom-com ‘Anyone But You’ Continues to Sell Tickets and Win Hearts
Post by Laura Graham In the ever-evolving landscape of cinema, specific genres seem to ebb and flow in popularity, but one genre that continues to captivate audiences worldwide is romantic comedy. Despite the rise of blockbuster franchises and high-concept action films, rom-coms remain a beloved staple of the movie industry, offering audiences a delightful escape …
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TICKET TO PARADISE (2022) Review – frothy, frivolous fun but devoid of substance
October is generally popular for dark thrillers/horror or prestige dramas as award season is upon us once more. So seeing a rom-com set in the sunny tropical paradise of Bali is definitely a breath of fresh air. Starring movie star duo Julia Roberts and George Clooney, reuniting for the fifth time since Money Monster in 2016. …
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Rom-Com Double Reviews: Tall Girl 2 and 7 Days
TALL GIRL 2 (2022) I haven’t seen the first film, but was intrigued to see the sequel as I’m a fan of Emily Ting’s work (notably Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong, which I highly recommend. Ava Michelle is back as tall girl Jodi and most of the cast are back as well, and it’s fun …
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FlixChatter Review: Book Of Love (2022)
I was sold on the amusing premise that a Mexican book translator rewrite the entire story of an uptight English author’s novel into a steamy erotic fiction. That plot, albeit unrealistic, is a pretty hilarious setup for a rom-com and it certainly looks that way at first. I was quite intrigued by Spanish actress Verónica …
FlixChatter Review: I WANT YOU BACK (2022)
So I watched not one but TWO new rom-coms last week, which is unusual as I haven’t been too impressed with most modern rom-coms which tend to be a bit too edgy or cynical about love and romance for my taste. Well, if you read my review of Marry Me, that movie is definitely a …
FlixChatter Review: MARRY ME (2022)
There are a handful of what I’d consider ‘perfect’ movies that I think should not ever be remade. Out of the rom-com genre, that includes anything by Nora Ephron as well as Notting Hill by Roger Michell. Well, Marry Me isn’t a remake, but one could say it’s Notting Hill on steroids, though I was …
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