romance
A Faithful Man is a charming farce that only the French could pull off, combining all of the best elements of vintage romances with a thoroughly modern take on gender roles.
Ang Lee has won both awards and critical acclaim for his portrayals of gay couples in Brokeback Mountain and The Wedding Banquet, yet both are flawed.
Fun Down There defies the conventions of storytelling through its radical depiction of a couple who is non-monogamous on screen – and to do it so calmly is unheard of.
Days of the Whale is a wonderfully engaging and weighted debut by Catalina Arroyave, showing she’s a filmmaker to watch out for.
While Yesterday isn’t perfect, it’s the lighthearted, fun, summer movie that we need right now.
Told from a female perspective, and benefitting from a seminal performance by Daisy Ridley, Ophelia rewrites history in a more favorable light.
Only You flips our expectations of a whirlwind cinematic romance to offer a painfully realistic look at the struggle to start a family.
Carlos Reygadas is a filmmaker who’s art embodies a self-examination of human existence down to the molecule of each celluloid strip.
Leto finds a balance between the reality of early rock under a communist regime and the fantasy rockers imagined.
A beautifully poignant piece, Princess Cyd is a breezy treatment of sexuality, spirituality and women’s relationships in lieu of drama for drama’s sake.
With the strength in its original script and performances, Bite Me is an incredibly refreshing rom-com that has a lot to say about today’s world.
Tracks is a rather tedious ride that doesn’t possess any of the characteristics a rom com should have in order to soar.
Look past the frilly costumes and posh accents of The Bostonians, you’ll find a battle of the sexes that remains relevant into the 21 century.
In Reality might not fully pass The Bechdel Test, but it’s a fun exploration of dating life and Ann Lupo’s filmmaking skills. Tuesday Blue reviews.
Dark Victory is yet another film released during the landmark year of 1939 all but cementing Bette Davis’ reputation as a force of nature.