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PSH I Love You: Hoffman blinks in and out of “Next Stop Wonderland”

PSH I Love You Next Stop Wonderland
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Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a selfish ex in this Hope Davis-led indie romance.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021

“Operation Christmas Drop” pleasantly opens the holiday rom-com season

Operation Christmas Drop
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Based on a true story, Netflix’s family friendly comedy is as warm & smooth as a cup of hot cocoa.

Ashley Lara Posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

“Love Life” is light fluff that doesn’t offer enough new material

Love Life
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HBO Max’s new series sees Anna Kendrick in a show that compounds quirky millennial clichés around her onscreen talents.

Beau North Posted on May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

“The Lovebirds” is a disappointing date night of foul play

The Lovebirds
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Michael Showalter’s latest comedy suffers from a hackneyed script that forces its otherwise-likable stars to do all the heavy lifting.

Matt Cipolla Posted on May 20, 2020July 2, 2020

“The Half of It” is a queer rom-com that works, more or less

The Half of It
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Alice Wu’s sophomore feature is a kind-hearted effort that balances a bevy of inspirations, even if it’s too on-the-nose for stretches.

Sean Price Posted on April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

“Extra Ordinary” Has a Lot of Heart & Spirit(s)

Extra Ordinary
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Ireland’s good-natured paranormal rom-com is uneven in spots but makes up for it with charm & wit.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on March 9, 2020March 8, 2020

“To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” Keeps Things Warm, Fuzzy, Safe

To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
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Netflix’s sequel to To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before keeps the charm but loses some of its edge.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

25 Years of “Milk Money,” the Weirdest Romantic Comedy Ever Made

Milk Money
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What do you get when your meet cute involves horny tweens and questionable boundaries? This thing.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on August 31, 2019August 29, 2019

Falling Inn Love Review: Love, New Zealand Style

Falling Inn Love
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There’s cheese aplenty in Netflix’s latest rom-com, but its Maori cast and Kiwi setting give it some unexpected charms.

Caroline Siede Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019

30 Years Ago, “Say Anything” Offered A Sunnier Alternative to “Heathers”

Say Anything
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We take a look back at Cameron Crowe’s 30-year-old romantic comedy, a film that’s much more than John Cusack and a boombox.

Jesse Hassenger Posted on April 18, 2019August 6, 2020
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