Tag: Romance
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‘Malcolm & Marie’ Review: A Promising Premise With Disappointing Results
Sam Levinson’s latest film can’t keep up with the excellence of its performances.
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The Lovebirds: It Doesn’t Soar, But It…Glides?
After months of nonstop excitement, the moment is finally here. I finally get to talk about The Lovebirds. I’m not saying this ironically. I have been dying for this movie to come out, along with My Spy. Why these films in particular? Because something awakened in me when I saw last year’s Stuber. I sat…
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Happy Valentine’s Day: Rom-Coms From Around the World (and where to stream them)
Could you use some lighthearted romance in your life? Then you are in the right place! Here are some films that’ll make you fall in love with love, again. Much like the Comedies From Around the World list, below is a selection of diverse romantic comedies from different countries. I’ve tried to pick iconic movies that…
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A gay ice skating anime made me believe in love again
‘Yuri!!! on Ice’ turned queerbaiting on its head and gave me hope when I needed it the most.
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Queen & Slim: Needs a Trim
After years of being ignored, shut down, or shifted around, I think we’re finally getting somewhere with black cinema getting its due. I think it is finally at the point where mainstream audiences will just watch a movie for black audiences and not have it feel forced or empty. It’s not at the level it…
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Review: ‘Sylvie’s Love’ is Beautiful in its Simplicity
Originally posted January 6, 2021 In a year full of fear, uncertainty, and tragedy, romantics have had little to celebrate, and so the timeless love story depicted in Sylvie’s Love, (released December 23) rounded out the year with a hopefulness 2020 rarely delivered. Minor spoilers ahead! The year is 1957, and newly-engaged Sylvie (Tessa Thompson) is…