★★★ (Written by Intern, Shaun E) If there was a portmanteau to describe Role Play, it would be “comedramaction.” This movie brings back the action romantic comedy, when an assassin’s attempt to rejuvenate her marriage turns into a dead contract killer and a target on her back. Despite the eye-catching title and humorous concept, clichéd … Continue reading Film Review: Role Play
Film Review: EXmas
★★★★ For most sane people, the thought of a random encounter with an ex is too ghastly to comprehend. Jonah Feingold’s Christmas-season rom-com EXmas takes that one step further—not only do you have to see your ex, but you have to spend the season with them and your immediate family. Robbie Amell and Leighton Meester … Continue reading Film Review: EXmas
Film Review: The Other Zoey
★★★★ As of late, meta romantic comedies seem to be the way to go; it is an approach which allows these films to embrace cliche while lightly poking fun at the tropes in the first place. The Other Zoey follows suit—a love triangle, gorgeous leads, an impossibly complicated situation that requires a lie, and a … Continue reading Film Review: The Other Zoey
Film Review: Love at First Sight
★★★★★ A rather long time has passed since the Netflix rom-com renaissance led by 2018’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. In that film’s wake, a wide variety of unique titles flooded the market, varying in quality. Soon, every major company tried to hop back on the hype train. While I strongly believe there … Continue reading Film Review: Love at First Sight
Film Review: Puppy Love
★★★★ Do you love rom-coms? How about aggressively adorable animals? Puppy Love not only checks both of these boxes, but also brings together the charisma of Grant Gustin and the sass of Lucy Hale into a rousing one-two punch of mismatched romantic interests and doe-eyed doggies. Is it really any surprise that their chemistry, both … Continue reading Film Review: Puppy Love
Film Review: Red, White & Royal Blue
★★★★★ The cutest movie of the year has officially arrived! Highly anticipated gay rom-com Red, White & Royal Blue, based upon the bestselling book from Casey McQuiston, happens to also mark the filmmaking debut of Broadway’s The Inheritance wunderkind Matthew Lopez. Two undeniably attractive leads in Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez supercharge the duo’s … Continue reading Film Review: Red, White & Royal Blue
Film Review: The Out-Laws
★★★★ From the writer of Tooth Fairy 2 and Sherlock Gnomes comes a new Netflix action rom-com for the raunchy R-rated set: The Out-Laws. Enjoyment of this surprisingly fun film will rely solely on one’s tolerance for actor Adam DeVine. Much of the humor leans on DeVine’s usual schtick (see: Workaholics, Mike & Dave Need … Continue reading Film Review: The Out-Laws
Film Review: Rosaline
★★★★ Another year, another in the long line of Romeo and Juliet inspired media. How does this iteration stack up against the rest? Rosaline takes a meta approach, blending modernity with old school Shakespeare to create an intoxicating concoction. Yes, this is a movie where one can awaken to someone playing “All By Myself” on … Continue reading Film Review: Rosaline
Film Review: Look Both Ways
★★ I absolutely adore Lili Reinhart in CW’s Riverdale, and she was a true highlight in films like Hustlers and Chemical Hearts. Now, romantic dramedy Look Both Ways calls on Reinhart to approach adulthood through two different perspectives that could lead to similar outcomes. While the concept behind this Netflix movie is charming and delightful, … Continue reading Film Review: Look Both Ways
Film Review: Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between
★★★★ Rom-com Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between has an absolute mouthful of a title. Yet, it is one of my favorite films of the genre that Netflix has released as of late. Based on the book by Jennifer E. Smith, Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between is set in Chicago, as an adorable young … Continue reading Film Review: Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between