★★★ Does it get more awkward than pretending to be together for the greater good? Romantic comedy We Broke Up, hailing from writer/director Jeff Rosenberg and co-writer Laura Jacqmin, makes the case for some semblance of originality in the well-worn waters of the genre. Lori (Aya Cash) and Doug (William Jackson Harper) have called it … Continue reading Film Review: We Broke Up
SXSW 2021: Inbetween Girl
★★★★ Inbetween Girl is a new SXSW coming-of-age dramedy that proves there’s plenty of life left in the subgenre. Taking a page from similar romantic comedies like To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, and E4’s My Mad Fat Diary, the film gives us a cute couple worth swooning over, with Liam and Angie. Subversion … Continue reading SXSW 2021: Inbetween Girl
Film Review: Happily
★★★★ Happily is a bizarre, unconventional, and fascinating romantic comedy injected with a tiny burst of horror. The subtlety of the themes (and the resistance to explain the specifics) is a choice that makes the film stronger. A plethora of sex scenes show off the chemistry between Joel McHale and his costar, Kerry Bishe. The … Continue reading Film Review: Happily
Film Review: Long Weekend
★★★★ A romantic comedy that strays from the norm, Long Weekend takes the viewer on an unforgettable emotional journey. Anchoring it are two powerful lead performances from charismatic Finn Wittrock, and an electric Zoe Chao. Chemistry is a vital component when it comes to the success of any rom-com, and Wittrock and Chao have this … Continue reading Film Review: Long Weekend
Berlinale 2021: I’m Your Man
★★★★ Fresh from its debut at Berlinale International Film Festival, unconventional romantic comedy Ich bin dein Mensch (I’m Your Man) is a breath of fresh air. Charming Dan Stevens speaking in German was reason enough to watch, but I found a shockingly tender, beautiful character drama contained within. Stevens and co-star Maren Aggert have a … Continue reading Berlinale 2021: I’m Your Man
Film Review: To All The Boys: Always and Forever
★★★ As the third film in an admittedly pretty great Netflix romantic comedy trilogy, To All The Boys: Always and Forever does a good job of bringing things full circle and providing an ending for our characters while still leaving the door slightly ajar in case they want to continue this series in the future. … Continue reading Film Review: To All The Boys: Always and Forever