romance

THEY ALL LAUGHED: A Screwball Romance Deserving Reevaluation
THEY ALL LAUGHED: A Screwball Romance Deserving Reevaluation

The failure of They All Laughed marked the end of the New Hollywood era, but Bogdanovich’s screwball fantasy urgently needs a reevaluation.

UNDER THE EIFFEL TOWER: Where's My Rom-Com?
UNDER THE EIFFEL TOWER: Where’s My Rom-Com?

Under the Eiffel Tower just doesn’t have the spirit that a rom-com needs, feeling like a first draft that should have never seen the light of day.

ISN’T IT ROMANTIC: An Empowering Story Disguised as a Self-Satisfied Satire
ISN’T IT ROMANTIC: An Empowering Story Disguised As A Self-Satisfied Satire

Isn’t It Romantic is not a game-changer in the romantic comedy sub-genre, but it’s a proud statement by Wilson that everyone should get behind.

HOLIDAY: An Intriguing Tale Of Misogyny & Brutality

Holiday will linger with you long after the credits roll, forcing you to acknowledge the ways in which you are complicit with the behavior of its characters.

WHAT MEN WANT: Taraji P. Henson Carries This Formulaic Comedy Further Than Expected
WHAT MEN WANT: Taraji P. Henson Carries This Formulaic Comedy Further Than Expected

Like Ocean’s Eight before it, What Men Want is proof that it takes more than genderswapping to make something old new again.

UNTOGETHER: An Introspective Rom-Com

If you’re searching for a romantic comedy that focuses more on the muddy journey versus a mirage of perfection, Untogether might be the one for you.

ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL: A CGI Canvas Splattered With Cringe
ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL: A CGI Canvas Splattered With Cringe

Besides some noteworthy acton sequences, Alita: Battle Angel is otherwise a disappointing affair, even moreso given James Cameron’s involvement.

Shortlist Oscar 2019: Animated Short: LOST & FOUND: This One Has What It Takes To Cross The Finish Line
LOST & FOUND: A Mesmerizing & Exquisite Animated Short Not To Be Missed

With an emotionally moving story and flawless execution in every element, Lost & Found is a sight to behold.

ZELOS: An Unconventional Tale Of Infidelity
ZELOS: An Unconventional Tale Of Infidelity

Zelos is definitely not your typical romantic comedy and it’s an extremely complicated film, full of obstacles that a majority of people can relate to.

“It’s Definitely A Love Letter To The Territory.” Sundance 2019 Interview With TOP END WEDDING Star & Co-Writer Miranda Tapsell
“It’s Definitely A Love Letter To The Territory.” Sundance 2019 Interview With TOP END WEDDING Star & Co-Writer Miranda Tapsell

We spoke with Miranda Tapsell, star and co-writer of the Australian romantic comedy Top End Wedding.

IO: Grand Ideas With Underwhelming Execution
IO: Grand Ideas With Underwhelming Execution

A forced romance, lackluster execution, and a tendency to pander to its audience makes IO come up far shorter than it otherwise could’ve been. 

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Sundance Film Festival 2019 Report 6: CLEMENCY, THE SOUVENIR & LIGHT FROM LIGHT

In our sixth report from the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, we cover Clemency, The Souvenir and Light From Light.

BERLIN, I LOVE YOU: Ode To The City Rings False
BERLIN, I LOVE YOU: Ode To The City Rings False

A haphazard concoction of cliches with a sugary sweet coating, Berlin, I Love You lacks any of the qualities that make the titular city so special.

NINA: Messy Yet Compelling Slice of Polish Cinema
NINA: Messy Yet Compelling Slice Of Polish Cinema

Dynamic turns from its two stars and an intriguing relationship at its core makes Nina watchable, if occasionaly frustrating elsewhere.

PATRICK: A Twee Rom-Com With No Reason To Exist
PATRICK: A Twee Rom-Com With No Reason To Exist

Patrick takes a currently successful formula and twists it into an unbearably cutesy mess, created for shallow monetary gain from an indifferent public.