romance
Though captured beautifully, Somewhere Beautiful suffers from an unfocused script and rushed direction by Albert Kodagolian.
Partly autobiographical, Counting for Thunder is a film that sometimes works, but mostly fails in its attempt to blend both drama and comedy.
The Other Half is a balanced portrait of not only a tangible and tender romance, but of a subject so little-seen in film; mental illness.
Though Rules Don’t Apply is beautifully shot and contains a tender romance, the two stories of the film collide, making it an uneven venture.
The Discovery dabbles in too many genres and never makes a compelling case for any of them, resulting in yet another lackluster Netflix film.
Blue Jay weaves in and out of beautifully written scenes, with a minimalist visual style focusing solely on the performances and the interactions.
As one of his final curtain calls, Limelight is a sterling reminder of Charlie Chaplin’s contributions to culture and the art of cinema.
Song to Song brings A-game performances and an was aesthetically pleasing look, all that was missing was a strong plot.
Blending grounded animation with fantasy, Only Yesterday is a stunning work from Studio Ghibli, expressing down-to-earth life in the country.
An independently-funded film that is a delightful homage to ’90s romantic comedies, Non-Transferable is a hopeful sign of cinema to come.
Though with an unimaginative score, Akron effectively tells a story about two gay men who meet and fall in love in Midwestern America.
Departure is a coming-of-age film focused on the budding romance between a boy and his friend, yet it doesn’t fully succeed in this prospect.
With overly drawn-out scenes and a sprinkle of randomized and at times unnecessary drama, Fifty Shades Darker left much to be desired.
You’re Killing Me Susana doesn’t adhere to almost any of the rom-com genre’s stereotypes, yet its static characters cause it to stumble.
Morocco is an early Pre-Code romantic drama starring Marlene Dietrich and Gary Cooper, two eventual stars that came to epitomize Hollywood.