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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

People once cited romcoms to describe the love they hoped for. Now the doomscroll has replaced the meet-cute | Lisa Portolan

Romantic expectations have shifted from cinematic encounters to the reality of dating apps, leading to increased relationship anxiety and disappointment.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Olivia Rodrigo: Drop Dead review a maximalist rush of infatuation that's just a bauble short of festive

Olivia Rodrigo's new single 'Drop Dead' captures the thrill and anxiety of modern romance with catchy lyrics and a self-aware perspective.
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fromHuffPost
1 month ago

'Stack Dating' Might Be An Introvert's Worst Nightmare.

Gen Z practices 'stack dating'—scheduling multiple dates weekly or daily—to efficiently integrate romance into busy adult lives while managing work, admin tasks, and personal obligations.
NYC food
fromEater NY
9 months ago

In 'Materialists,' Restaurants Say Everything About Dating

Key NYC restaurants illustrate character tastes and dating dynamics in 'Materialists,' showcasing the importance of ambiance over exclusivity.
fromVulture
9 months ago

Materialists Is an Inert Misreading of Modern Romance

While the director has namechecked films like Broadcast News and The Apartment, she seemingly forgets a key component of each: They're actually funny, and brimming with the tender considerations of what happens when actualized people crash into each other.
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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
10 months ago

FIlmWatch Weekly: 'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life,' 'Sister Midnight,' and 'Pee-wee as Himself' * Oregon ArtsWatch

The film uses Austen as more of an entry point into a broader, comfortingly clever story about a 21st-century woman who navigates familiar emotional dilemmas.
Independent films
fromPsychology Today
11 months ago

Should You Play Hard to Get with So Many Options?

Men love the seemingly unattainable girl. The worst thing you can do is make it easy for them.
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