romantic comedy

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.

Sundance Film Festival 2019 Report 8, Australian Domination: I AM MOTHER, TOP END WEDDING & LITTLE MONSTERS
Sundance Film Festival 2019 Report 8, Australian Domination: I AM MOTHER, TOP END WEDDING & LITTLE MONSTERS

This year at Sundance there were six films from Australia, and we were able to catch three: I Am Mother, Top End Wedding and Little Monsters.

SWIPED: Misguided Satire of Dating in the Digital Age
SWIPED: Misguided Satire Of Dating In The Digital Age

Swiped is a satire that misses the mark, and comes across as a rather dated look at relationships and the differences between men and women.

THE NEW ROMANTIC And The Perils of Cultural References and Self-Reflexivity
THE NEW ROMANTIC: The Perils Of Cultural References & Self-Reflexivity

The New Romantic is a classic example of a normal, maladjusted person trying to be everything they’re not by pushing themselves outside of their comfort zone.

The Essential Structure Of Romantic Comedies
The Essential Structure Of Romantic Comedies

Most romantic comedies follow a definitive structure; here we break down the steps that are usually involved to make the film successful.

Much Ado About Nothing Twice Over
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Twice Over

Kenneth Branagh and Joss Whedon have each put their unique stamp on Shakespeare’s classic Much Ado About Nothing, and both are essential to the canon.

DESTINATION WEDDING: This Talent-Filled Ride Turns Bumpy
DESTINATION WEDDING: This Talent-Filled Ride Turns Bumpy

With two likable stars playing unlikable characters, some witty repartee that borders on being too wordy, and an overuse of its finer points, Destination Wedding ends up getting lost in execution.

SIERRA BURGESS IS A LOSER: A Catfish Tale Gone Right
SIERRA BURGESS IS A LOSER: A Catfish Tale Gone Right

While Sierra Burgess is a Loser isn’t amazing, it’s worth a watch if you’re into something simple that has a happy ending.

Interview With Martha Frances Williams & Shani Hadjian On Queer Film & Their New Short UP OR OUT
Interview With Martha Frances Williams & Shani Hadjian On Queer Film & Their New Short UP OR OUT

We spoke with Martha Frances Williams and Shani Hadjian, the filmmakers behind the short Up or Out, about queer film and being a filmmaker in NYC.

THE PACKAGE: Doesn't Quite Fulfil The Promise Of Its Premise
THE PACKAGE: Doesn’t Quite Fulfil The Promise Of Its Premise

The Package suffers from being a little too conventional for its own good – a generic teen rom-com with a dissected dick slapped on top.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS: Is the World Ready?
CRAZY RICH ASIANS: Is the World Ready?

Frank H. Wu reviews and examines Crazy Rich Asians: It already is a phenomenon. May it inspire much more.

SET IT UP: Zoey Deutch & Glen Powell To The Rescue
SET IT UP: Zoey Deutch & Glen Powell To The Rescue

During its best moments, Set It Up slaps a goofy smile on your face while delivering simple comedic pleasures and worth the watch for Deutch and Powell alone.

ALI'S WEDDING: Sweet-Natured and Sincere Comedy
ALI’S WEDDING: Sweet-Natured & Sincere Comedy

Ali’s Wedding is an unabashed presentation of a Muslim love story that feels both brave and necessary.

IBIZA: A Lighthearted Girls Trip To Spain
IBIZA: A Lighthearted Girls Trip To Spain

If you’re stuck at home and need something to watch, maybe Ibiza might be for you if you want to escape reality for a little while.

Let The Sunshine In: Juliette Binoche Delights In Off-kilter Rom-com
LET THE SUNSHINE IN: Juliette Binoche Delights In Off-kilter Rom-com

Director Claire Denis is choosing a more diverse range of film projects than any other time in her career – and it’s best exemplified by Let the Sunshine in, a romcom that subverts genre expectations on the hunt for true love.