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The New Yorker
2 days ago
Books

"The Idea of You" and the Notion of the Hot Mom

Romantic comedy 'The Idea of You' rejuvenates the genre by featuring a passionate romance between an older mom and a young pop star. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Books

There's a double layer of nostalgia': David Nicholls on One Day returning to the book charts

The TV adaptation of the book 'One Day' has led to a resurgence in the book's popularity.
Author David Nicholls aimed to create a story blending romantic comedy with the complexities of life and professional struggles. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

Anne Hathaway, Meg Ryan and how the romantic comedy is surfing feminism's fourth wave

Be the heroine of your life, not the victim - Nora Ephron's valuable advice encapsulates the essence of rom-coms, lingering between past nostalgia and contemporary shifts. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

Review: Anne Hathaway steals the show in The Idea of You'

Anne Hathaway shines as a single mom whose romance with a young heartthrob unfolds in a natural and sincere manner in the rom-com 'The Idea of You'. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
Writing

'The Idea of You' review: Anne Hathaway's sexy romance is better than you'd expect

Anne Hathaway delivers a captivating performance in the guilty-pleasure rom-com "The Idea of You," targeting older millennials with a steamier storyline. [ more ]
Futurism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

The First AI-Generated Romcom Is Coming Out This Summer

TCL produced the first AI-generated romantic comedy film, 'Next Stop Paris,' received negatively for its execution and surreal visuals. [ more ]
IndieWire
1 month ago
Film

'Challengers' Review: Luca Guadagnino and Zendaya Serve Up a Smart and Sexy Tennis Drama About Three Players in Search of the Perfect Match

The film 'Challengers' directed by Luca Guadagnino explores desire and competition in a sweaty tennis love triangle, emphasizing the importance of lust for life. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
3 months ago
Film

There's Only One Kind of Movie You Should Be Watching on a Plane. A Perfect One Just Came Out.

'Anyone but You' crossed $100 million at the international box office, making it the highest-grossing R-rated rom-com since 2016's 'Bridget Jones's Baby'.
The film is best suited for watching on a plane, as it falls into the category of 'plane movies' that provide comforting content during travel. [ more ]
IndieWire
4 months ago
Film

Sorry About Your Wife, Reuben: Filmmaker John Hamburg Looks Back on 20 Years with 'Along Came Polly'

"Along Came Polly" is a romantic comedy that was released 20 years ago and still has a following of genre fans.
The film features iconic scenes and memorable performances from Jennifer Aniston and Ben Stiller. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

You've Got Mail' Was the Last Great New York Rom-Com

You've Got Mail, released 25 years ago, continues to have a devoted following among fans who appreciate its romantic comedy charm
The film is seen as a modern take on classic romantic comedies, with a love story that relies on clever words and observations [ more ]
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