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In Defense of the Happy Ending: Alice Wu and LGBTQ+ Movies
For so long, Hollywood has made it seem like only white, cisgender, non-disabled, heterosexual people fall in love. The films of Alice Wu offer condolence for those outside of that box. Essay by Tina Kakadelis.
Read MoreHere Today (2021) EIFF Review
Bolly Crystal writes, directs and co-stars with Tiffany Haddish in ‘Here Today’ (2021), a film that survives on the charisma and chemistry of its leading duo. Mark Carnochan reviews.
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‘The Wedding Planner’ at 20 – Review
How does turn of the century rom-com ‘The Wedding Planner’ hold up at 20? Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey star, Libby Briggs reviews.
Read MoreRachel McAdams: The Time-Traveller’s Wife
“I have a question for you Rachel McAdams: where is your agency? And, why do you have such a thing for time-travellers?” – Annice White on Rachel McAdams: the time traveller’s wife.
Read MoreThe Streaming Romance: Reception and Perception in Modern Moviestaying
Set It Up (2018) Review
Refreshing, modern and worthy of your time, ‘Set It Up’ (2018) is a Netflix original that is unlikely to disappoint you – a modern take on the outdated tropes of the rom-com that’ll bring a smile to your face.
Read MoreWorking Girl (1988) Snapshot Review
‘Working Girl’ proves that a simple plot can be transformed with a star-studded cast, and reminds us that rom-coms can be a backdrop to an empowering female narrative.
Read MoreRubbeldiekatz – Woman in Love (2011) Review
German comedy ‘Rubbeldiekatz’ (2011), known as ‘Woman In Love’ in English, has been reviewed by Francesca Militello here.
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