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The Venus Effect review a sizzling queer romcom without the cliches

The film explores complex themes of sexuality and identity in a fresh, humorous way, avoiding typical romcom tropes.

SF LGBT

I Kissed A Girl star lands lead role in Lena Dunham-produced short film

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

Film

Take a Seat at The Wedding Banquet

SF LGBT

A Nice Indian Boy Is a Fabulous Gay Romcom - San Francisco Bay Times

fromDecider

Film

Is 'The Wedding Banquet' 2025 movie streaming on Netflix or Amazon Prime?

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The Venus Effect review a sizzling queer romcom without the cliches

The film explores complex themes of sexuality and identity in a fresh, humorous way, avoiding typical romcom tropes.

SF LGBT

I Kissed A Girl star lands lead role in Lena Dunham-produced short film

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

Film

Take a Seat at The Wedding Banquet

SF LGBT

A Nice Indian Boy Is a Fabulous Gay Romcom - San Francisco Bay Times

fromDecider

Film

Is 'The Wedding Banquet' 2025 movie streaming on Netflix or Amazon Prime?

more#lgbtq

#literature

Books

It seemed wrong to write about normal life after that horrendous election': US novelist Anne Tyler

Books

The best beach reads for summer 2025

Books

It seemed wrong to write about normal life after that horrendous election': US novelist Anne Tyler

Books

The best beach reads for summer 2025

Seth Rogen Movie Shoot Creating All Sorts of Hubbub Across San Francisco

Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde are shooting their new romcom in San Francisco this week.

Sex, Love and Pickles: Joan Micklin Silver and Cast on "Crossing Delancey" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Joan Micklin Silver's 'Crossing Delancey' is a beloved romantic comedy that exemplifies the blend of tradition and modern love.

Parenting

Screwball in Vermont: "Baby Boom" | Features | Roger Ebert

'Baby Boom' is a classic screwball comedy about a driven businesswoman who finds fulfillment in motherhood and small-town life.

fromBustle

2 weeks ago

Film

Exclusive: The 'Materialists' Cast Guess Rom-Com Lines In This Swoon-Worthy Clip

Relationships

Dakota Johnson Meets Her Match(es) in Materialists

Arts

'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' is an effective story of grief

Film

Will There Be A '10 Things I Hate About You' Sequel?

Sex, Love and Pickles: Joan Micklin Silver and Cast on "Crossing Delancey" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Joan Micklin Silver's 'Crossing Delancey' is a beloved romantic comedy that exemplifies the blend of tradition and modern love.

Parenting

Screwball in Vermont: "Baby Boom" | Features | Roger Ebert

'Baby Boom' is a classic screwball comedy about a driven businesswoman who finds fulfillment in motherhood and small-town life.

fromBustle

2 weeks ago

Film

Exclusive: The 'Materialists' Cast Guess Rom-Com Lines In This Swoon-Worthy Clip

Relationships

Dakota Johnson Meets Her Match(es) in Materialists

Arts

'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' is an effective story of grief

fromwww.london-unattached.com

Film

Will There Be A '10 Things I Hate About You' Sequel?

more#film

2 weeks ago

Shucked, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

When the corn crop fails, Maizy deems this a terrible omen and postpones her wedding to sweetheart Beau in search of an agricultural miracle.

Boston food

Paris food

fromThe Good Life France

Where to live in Paris - the Emily in Paris effect - The Good Life France

Emily in Paris showcases the charm of Paris, inspiring viewers to dream of living in the city.

The show highlights popular Parisian locales and neighborhoods that capture the essence of the city.

What Kind of Movie Will Materialists Be?

Celine Song's new film 'Materialists' aims to revive the romantic comedy genre with a light-hearted twist.

4 weeks ago

'10 Things I Hate About You' director reveals he's working on a sequel - with a nod to Heath Ledger

A follow-up film to '10 Things I Hate About You' called '10 Things I Hate About Dating' is officially in development.

#movies

Independent films

The 11 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

London politics

Streaming: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and the best older women age-gap movies

Film

Richard Gere reveals his one requirement for a 'Pretty Woman' sequel

Independent films

The 11 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

London politics

Streaming: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and the best older women age-gap movies

Film

Richard Gere reveals his one requirement for a 'Pretty Woman' sequel

3 Couples Plus 30 Years of Friendship - it All Adds Up in 'The Four Seasons'

The article discusses how 'The Four Seasons' explores adult friendships and relationships, featuring strong performances and witty dialogue.

#film-industry

Film

Romcom ageism: is George Clooney right to hang up his heartthrob hat at 63?

Miscellaneous

Stephanie Hsu bagged an Oscar nomination for the absurdist movie 'Everything Everywhere All At Once.' Now, she's ready for her rom-com era.

Film

Every Blake Lively Movie Performance, Ranked by Liveliness

Film

Romcom ageism: is George Clooney right to hang up his heartthrob hat at 63?

Miscellaneous

Stephanie Hsu bagged an Oscar nomination for the absurdist movie 'Everything Everywhere All At Once.' Now, she's ready for her rom-com era.

Film

Every Blake Lively Movie Performance, Ranked by Liveliness

In 'The Wedding Banquet,' a queer classic gets a delectable refresh

The Wedding Banquet is a modern romantic comedy that explores love and identity with humor and heart.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy review: Surprisingly elegant and profoundly moving film will bruise your heart in ways you didn't think possible

Writing

Amy Irving Answers Every Question We Have About Crossing Delancey

Film

What to watch: Set sail to Wallis Island,' you'll be glad you did

Miscellaneous

What to watch: You, Me & Her' is a Valentine's Day gem

Miscellaneous

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy review giant laughs for Hugh Grant but weepie sequel is strangely dazed

Arts

In 'The Wedding Banquet,' a queer classic gets a delectable refresh

The Wedding Banquet is a modern romantic comedy that explores love and identity with humor and heart.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy review: Surprisingly elegant and profoundly moving film will bruise your heart in ways you didn't think possible

Writing

Amy Irving Answers Every Question We Have About Crossing Delancey

Film

What to watch: Set sail to Wallis Island,' you'll be glad you did

Miscellaneous

What to watch: You, Me & Her' is a Valentine's Day gem

Miscellaneous

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy review giant laughs for Hugh Grant but weepie sequel is strangely dazed

Who Wants a Second Helping of "The Wedding Banquet"?

Ang Lee's "The Wedding Banquet" reveals the tension between cultural obligation and personal freedom through a vibrant wedding celebration.

NYC LGBT

fromBustle

Bowen Yang Celebrated His New Rom-Com At Bustle's 'Wedding Banquet' Screening

The Wedding Banquet highlights the search for love and the dynamics of queer relationships amidst societal expectations.

fromDecider

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Hearts Around The Table: Kiki's Fourth Ingredient' on Hallmark, in which a food truck owner cooks up her own happy ending

Kiki Mercer struggles to balance the pressures of catering her foster sister's wedding while staying true to herself and finding her own love story.

Everyday cooking

#amazon-prime-video

Picture This review Bridgerton star can't save tinny romcom

Streaming platforms are trying to fill a gap for mid-budget films, despite many originals feeling cheap and disposable.

LA Clippers

'Elle' Season 1: Everything We Know About The 'Legally Blonde' Prequel

Picture This review Bridgerton star can't save tinny romcom

Streaming platforms are trying to fill a gap for mid-budget films, despite many originals feeling cheap and disposable.

LA Clippers

'Elle' Season 1: Everything We Know About The 'Legally Blonde' Prequel

more#amazon-prime-video

#anime

Humor

Witch Watch is the funniest anime I've seen all year

NYC LGBT

Watch Witch Watch's new trailer for some witchy watchiness

Humor

Witch Watch is the funniest anime I've seen all year

NYC LGBT

Watch Witch Watch's new trailer for some witchy watchiness

more#anime

#film-analysis

Keeps me optimistic': why You've Got Mail is my feelgood movie

The opening montage of 'You've Got Mail' captures a romantic appreciation for life's potential within the context of modern technology.

Film

Creating a Meta-Rom-Com: Karen Morey and Terence Chen on "Meet Cute in Manhattan" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Miscellaneous

Bridget Jones Forever

fromIndieWire

Writing

'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' Put Leo Woodall in a Wet White Shirt - and the Costume Team Spent a Full Day Testing for the Perfect One

Keeps me optimistic': why You've Got Mail is my feelgood movie

The opening montage of 'You've Got Mail' captures a romantic appreciation for life's potential within the context of modern technology.

Film

Creating a Meta-Rom-Com: Karen Morey and Terence Chen on "Meet Cute in Manhattan" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Miscellaneous

Bridget Jones Forever

fromIndieWire

fromWorld History Encyclopedia

Writing

'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' Put Leo Woodall in a Wet White Shirt - and the Costume Team Spent a Full Day Testing for the Perfect One

more#film-analysis

423 years ago

Twelfth Night

"Twelfth Night is perhaps the most festive of Shakespeare's comedies, conveying feelings of 'Saturnalian release and the carnival pursuit of love and mirth' (Bevington, 184)."},{

History

Spring Is Here & Yet I'm Living For Mae Whitman's New Christmas Series On Hallmark

"Hallmark is known for getting some superstars to adapt to life in a Christmas town, but this might be my favorite casting yet."

Cocktails

#reality-tv

from48 hills

NYC music

'Nobody Loves You': Looking for longterm musical romance, available now - 48 hills

NYC music

Review: Nobody Loves You' is fun and flirty, but will you fall in love?

from48 hills

NYC music

'Nobody Loves You': Looking for longterm musical romance, available now - 48 hills

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

NYC music

Review: Nobody Loves You' is fun and flirty, but will you fall in love?

more#reality-tv

DramaWatch: A bevy of absorbing and socially significant shows * Oregon ArtsWatch

Before the play begins, a voice states that the show is dedicated to every Black girl or woman who's been through darkness.

SF LGBT

Actually romantic and actually funny': why When Harry Met Sally is my feelgood movie

'When Harry Met Sally' remains an enduring comfort film, its nostalgia and personal connections make it an essential part of many people's lives.

Julia Stiles 'felt so slimy' after Harvey Weinstein forced her to do dance scene in 'Down to You'

Julia Stiles criticized Harvey Weinstein's influence on the film 'Down to You', deeming it poorly executed.

She expressed regret over a scene she felt was unnecessary and undermined the film's quality.

SXSW Film Festival 2025: One More Shot, Mermaid, Sweetness | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The film 'One More Shot' combines time-loop mechanics with themes of self-improvement, echoing the essence of 'Groundhog Day'.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Review: 'Novocaine' is an action comedy that isn't pain-free

'Novocaine' explores the themes of pain and love through a unique protagonist who cannot feel pain, juxtaposed against brutal comic violence.

Relationships

Jennifer Lopez focuses on 'Office Romance' as ex Ben Affleck, Jen Garner outings make her 'furious'

Jennifer Lopez is focusing on her career while coping with emotions regarding ex-husband Ben Affleck's relationship with Jennifer Garner.

Podcast

Linda Holmes, pop culture critic and author of 'Back After This'

Linda Holmes expertly analyzes romantic comedy elements and shares her experience through her writing and podcasting.

Relationships

Rewatching 'Erin Brockovich' As An Adult Made Me Fall In Love With George

George's character in 'Erin Brockovich' exemplifies modern partnership through support, love for children, and challenging stereotypical masculinity.

#bridget-jones

UK politics

Afflicted with liberal angst in the age of Trump? Take a leaf from Bridget Jones's diary | Rafael Behr

Bridget Jones 4 captures the spirit of its time, reflecting personal narratives against a backdrop of broader political and historical changes.

fromSlate Magazine

Miscellaneous

Bridget Jones Deserves Better Than Her Latest Movie. I Still Kind of Loved It.

fromWashington Post

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Writing

Review | 'Mad About the Boy': A tender sequel gives Bridget Jones her groove back

London

How much is Bridget Jones's flat next to Borough Market worth in 2025?

Miscellaneous

The new Bridget Jones film shows the messy, funny, mistake-filled reality of widowhood | Stacey Heale

Miscellaneous

Who does Bridget Jones end up with in 'Mad About the Boy'? Here's everything to know about how the final movie in the franchise ends.

UK politics

Afflicted with liberal angst in the age of Trump? Take a leaf from Bridget Jones's diary | Rafael Behr

Bridget Jones 4 captures the spirit of its time, reflecting personal narratives against a backdrop of broader political and historical changes.

fromSlate Magazine

Miscellaneous

Bridget Jones Deserves Better Than Her Latest Movie. I Still Kind of Loved It.

fromWashington Post

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Writing

Review | 'Mad About the Boy': A tender sequel gives Bridget Jones her groove back

London

How much is Bridget Jones's flat next to Borough Market worth in 2025?

Miscellaneous

The new Bridget Jones film shows the messy, funny, mistake-filled reality of widowhood | Stacey Heale

Miscellaneous

Who does Bridget Jones end up with in 'Mad About the Boy'? Here's everything to know about how the final movie in the franchise ends.

Marketing

A match made in margarita heaven: Chili's teams up with Lifetime for a made-for-TV holiday movie

fromDaily News

LA food

Chili's gets into holiday spirits for National Margarita Day 2025

fromFast Company

Marketing

A match made in margarita heaven: Chili's teams up with Lifetime for a made-for-TV holiday movie

fromDaily News

LA food

Chili's gets into holiday spirits for National Margarita Day 2025

Miscellaneous

'Hitch' director says the movie's iconic brownstone scene was written on the fly - and shot on a celebrity's stoop

Miscellaneous

'Hitch' at 20: How Will Smith's first rom-com went from near-disaster to instant classic

Miscellaneous

Will Smith initially refused to do the memorable Ellis Island scene in 'Hitch,' the director says

Miscellaneous

'Hitch' director reveals Will Smith feud 20 years later: An absolute 'battle'

Miscellaneous

'Hitch' director says the movie's iconic brownstone scene was written on the fly - and shot on a celebrity's stoop

Miscellaneous

'Hitch' at 20: How Will Smith's first rom-com went from near-disaster to instant classic

Miscellaneous

Will Smith initially refused to do the memorable Ellis Island scene in 'Hitch,' the director says

Miscellaneous

'Hitch' director reveals Will Smith feud 20 years later: An absolute 'battle'

more#hitch

from48 hills

Screen Grabs: '40 Years of Queer' is a kaleidoscope of love, sex, and liberation - 48 hills

This Valentine’s Day lacks notable romcom releases, prompting audiences to explore alternative date-night options like the LGBTQ+ film series ‘40 Years of Queer’.

Miscellaneous

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