Tag: Romance
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“Bliss” is Magnetic Despite its Flaws
Bliss describes itself as “a mind-bending love story”, and it delivers. Greg (Owen Wilson) begins his journey as a very average, workaday introvert whose serendipitous misfortune leads him to Isabel (Salma Hayek). As her nomadic, rebellious spirit draws him into her “off the grid” lifestyle, she possesses and shares with him an unusual set of…
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‘Thelma’ is a Chilling, Hauntingly Beautiful Story of Discovery
Thelma (2017) opens with a startling and chilling scene that perfectly sets the stage for the unnerving, quietly powerful, and hauntingly beautiful story that is about to unfold. A man and a young girl walk through a frozen landscape, hunting. When they stop to shoot a deer, the man, standing behind the girl so she…
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‘Cherry’ Review: The Truth About Addiction
DISCLAIMER: This review contains spoilers. TW: extensive graphic drug abuse, disturbing and violent images, mentions of suicide, death, and depictions of PTSD. _______ After hitting it big in the MCU, the Russo brothers (Anthony and Joe) and Tom Holland team up for a very different collaboration. Cherry is a semi-autobiographical take on Nico Walker’s life. The film is divided into seven separate chapters and follows…
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“Marriage Story” is no “Kramer vs. Kramer”
“Marriage Story” is a narrow-minded and heavy-handed attempt to examine the complexity of human relationships.
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In ‘Ammonite,’ an Aching and Incomplete Love Story
Kate Winslet and Saorise Ronan deliver stellar performances in a film that doesn’t live up to its potential.
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‘The World to Come’ Movie Review: A Stunning Period Romance
Mona Fastvold’s nineteenth century lesbian romance is emotionally charged, restrained, and poetic without feeling forced.
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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.