romantic comedy
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 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 is not a game-changer in the romantic comedy sub-genre, but it’s a proud statement by Wilson that everyone should get behind.
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 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 is a classic example of a normal, maladjusted person trying to be everything they’re not by pushing themselves outside of their comfort zone.
Most romantic comedies follow a definitive structure; here we break down the steps that are usually involved to make the film successful.
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.
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.
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.
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 suffers from being a little too conventional for its own good – a generic teen rom-com with a dissected dick slapped on top.
Frank H. Wu reviews and examines Crazy Rich Asians: It already is a phenomenon. May it inspire much more.
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 is an unabashed presentation of a Muslim love story that feels both brave and necessary.