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There are moments when the cyclical nature of pop culture hits you like a battering ram. And that’s exactly what…
When Romance Met Comedy
When Romance Met ComedyWith When Romance Met Comedy, Caroline Siede examines the history of the rom-com through the years, one happily ever after (or not) at a time.
When Romance Met ComedyWith When Romance Met Comedy, Caroline Siede examines the history of the rom-com through the years, one happily ever after (or not) at a time.Apr 23
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Like an “opposites attract” couple, the Oscars and romantic comedies have had a curious relationship over the years.…
Apr 9
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A swell of violins underscores a ballet of pastel umbrellas on a rainy cobblestone street. A burst of brass…
Mar 26
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In the summer of 1999, Julia Roberts starred in two romantic comedies that used the press as plot points. In Notting…
Mar 12
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There are good rom-coms, bad rom-coms, and so-bad-they’re-good rom-coms. And then there’s Failure To Launch, a 2006…
Feb 26
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No one knew it at the time, but Summer Stock marked the end of an era for Judy Garland. The 1950 musical comedy was…
Feb 12
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There are two standout sequences in the 2002 romantic comedy Brown Sugar. The first is a sleekly edited opening…
Jan 29
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Broadcast News delivers its thesis in a tossed-off joke. Fiery news producer Jane Craig (Holly Hunter) storms into…
Jan 15
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I remember the precise moment I fully fell in love with Long Shot. Secretary of State Charlotte Field (Charlize…
Dec 18
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I grew up on a steady stream of ’80s and ’90s comedies about how hilarious it would be if men had to parent their…
Dec 4
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“What would you do if you were stuck in one place, and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did…
Nov 20
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Ten years ago, Walt Disney Animation was in crisis. The studio had lost its identity in the years since its 1990s…
Nov 6
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Queen Latifah has arguably never been more regal than she was at the 2003 Academy Awards. Her new comedy, Bringing…
Oct 23
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The ’90s were a big time for witches. The Craft and Charmed found loyal teen audiences as Sabrina The Teenage Witch, …
Oct 9
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I can’t buy a watermelon without thinking of Dirty Dancing. In one of the film’s funniest scenes, resort guest…
Sep 25
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On first watch, My Super Ex-Girlfriend seems like it’s building to a subtle visual punchline. Each time…
Sep 11
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“You’re a newspaperman.”
Aug 28
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The 1970s are a hallowed time in film history. As the classic studio system gave way to the rebellious innovations…
Aug 14
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It only took three years for Edward Norton to solidify his entire Hollywood persona. After his explosive debut in Pri…
Jul 31
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If there’s one thing I took away from my four years at theater school, it’s that plays are meant to be seen, not…