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February 13, 2025February 13, 2025

Romantic sci-fi thriller ‘The Gorge’ hits its mark | movie reivew

Two snipers tasked with guarding the mysterious of an inexplicable gorge find themselves following in love from thousands of feet away. Continue reading Romantic sci-fi thriller ‘The Gorge’ hits its mark | movie reivew

September 9, 2024November 28, 2024

Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield charm and fall in love in We Live In Time | TIFF 2024

TIFF 2024 | Moving back and forth in their history, We Live In Time follows a couple through the ups and downs of life. Headlined by charming-than-ever performances by Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, We Live In Time is a surprisingly entertaining and funny rom-dramedy that is elevated by a smart non-linear structure and kinetic…

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024

Challengers is a winner. Game, sex, match. | review and analysis

Challengers follows a decade-long love triangle between three would-be tennis stars that culminates in a match nearly as intense as their entanglement. Continue reading Challengers is a winner. Game, sex, match. | review and analysis

May 25, 2022March 9, 2024

‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ needed another wish | Cannes movie review

Tilda Swinton plays an academic who frees a Djinn (Idris Elba) from centuries-long imprisonment and is granted three wishes in Three Thousand Years of Longing. Continue reading ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ needed another wish | Cannes movie review

April 29, 2019February 14, 2024

‘Plus One’ keeps the rom-com formula fresh — Tribeca review

Plus One follows two best friends — and potential love interests — as they try to survive a dreaded summer full of weddings. The romantic-comedy works best when it's character-driven and has a fresh perspective, both of which Plus One has. However, it also helps that the movie is so incredibly funny and filled with sharp…

August 10, 2023September 19, 2023

‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ is the sappy gay fairytale we deserve | review

Red, White & Royal Blue follows the star-crossed romance between the First Son of the United States and a British prince Continue reading ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ is the sappy gay fairytale we deserve | review

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

‘The Little Mermaid’ review: Halle Bailey swims to stardom

Disney’s 1989 classic The Little Mermaid makes a splashy return to the screen with a refresh that finally bucks Disney’s live-action adaptation losing streak Continue reading ‘The Little Mermaid’ review: Halle Bailey swims to stardom

December 4, 2022December 4, 2022

‘Spoiler Alert’ review: Love, loss, and smurfs make a perfect rom-com

Spoiler Alert follows Michael and Kit's imperfect romance through various ups and down before they're faced with a crisis that tests the bounds of their love Spoiler Alert is the kind of realistic romantic tragicomedy that makes you feel nearly every emotion at once. Funny but not forced. Tragic but not overwrought. Romantic but not…

November 10, 2022November 10, 2022

‘Falling For Christmas’ review: Lindsay Lohan is back

A spoiled ski resort heiress finds herself in the care of a well-to-do lodge owner after losing her memory in an accident in Falling For Christmas Falling For Christmas is in many ways a classic corny holiday-themed romantic-comedy complete with over-the-top camp characters, ridiculous physical comedy, corny but sweet romantic gestures, and a gay awakening…

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

Cold War gay romance ‘Firebird’ lacks spark | movie review

Firebird tells the true story of a hidden romance between a private in the Cold War-era Soviet military and a star fighter pilot Continue reading Cold War gay romance ‘Firebird’ lacks spark | movie review