romantic comedy

SELL BY: A Truly Modern Rom-Com You Won’t Want to End

Captivating, heart warming and relatable, Sell By is the rom-com you didn’t realize was missing – and you will be thankful you found.

BITE ME: An Edgy Addition To The Rom-Com Genre
BITE ME: An Edgy Addition To The Rom-Com Genre

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: This Tedious Rom Com Leaves Bad Traces Behind
TRACKS: Tedious Rom Com Leaves Bad Traces Behind

Tracks is a rather tedious ride that doesn’t possess any of the characteristics a rom com should have in order to soar.

AMÉLIE: Manic Pixie Dream Girl Or Feminist?

What kind of character is Audrey Tautou play in Amélie when we examine her again 18 years since the film’s initial release? Read on for our verdict.

PRACTICAL MAGIC: There's Still A Little Witch In All Of Us
PRACTICAL MAGIC: There’s Still A Little Witch In All Of Us

With the revival of witchcraft in pop culture, now seems like the right time to look back on Practical Magic starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.

ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE: A Middling Rom-Com Still Manages to Be Refreshing
ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE: A Middling Rom-Com Still Manages To Be Refreshing

Despite the mediocrity in storytelling, with the rapport of the leads, it’s hard not to cheer for Always Be My Maybe.

Video Dispatches: LET THE SUNSHINE IN
Video Dispatches: LET THE SUNSHINE IN

Video Dispatches is a regular column reviewing recent home video releases. This week we covered Claire Denis’ softly dismissed Let the Sunshine In.

LONG SHOT: A Heartwarming & Fun Surprise
LONG SHOT: A Heartwarming & Fun Surprise

Long Shot is a tight, funny, and warm comedy with a ton of heart and two fantastic performances at its center.

Tribeca Film Festival 2019 Review: PLUS ONE
Tribeca Film Festival 2019 Review: PLUS ONE

Plus One is a perfectly serviceable and adequate romantic comedy; it has moments that charm and promising performances.

TOP END WEDDING: Rom-Com Reflections
TOP END WEDDING: Rom-Com Reflections

Top End Wedding is filled with all the romcom tropes and cliches you expect, but Wayne Blair’s film manages to sell this spin on the formula.

Actress Gabriela Lopez & The Pitfalls Of Dating For Millennials In THE BROWSING EFFECT
Actress Gabriela Lopez & The Pitfalls Of Dating For Millennials In THE BROWSING EFFECT

Gabriela Lopez, star of The Browsing Effect, speaks to Jim Dixon about the realities of dating for millennials.

Someone Great: The Comedies Of Heartbreak
SOMEONE GREAT: The Comedies Of Heartbreak

Although it’s not exactly faultless, Someone Great adequately captures themes of lost love and the power of friendship.

MUSIC AND LYRICS: A Romcom Worth Revisiting

Music and Lyrics might not venture too far into uncharted waters, but with some solid voices, and plenty of hummable beats, it’s a crowd-pleaser that takes it a step further with its heart.

Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Romantic Comedies
Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Romantic Comedies

In celebration of Valentine’s Day month, our writers decided to focus on romantic comedies for this staff inquiry. Here are some of our favorites.

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.