Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Steve Carell and Keira Knightley find love and companionship in the face of the apocalypse.

"...the world’s imminent demise as the motivator for a romcom road trip. What better excuse for a meet-cute than..."

June 22, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Think Like a Man

This romantic comedy is based on comedian Steve Harvey's book, "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man."

"...itself, but these actors have made this a bankable romcom. Let’s hope they all signed prenups before returning for..."

April 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Endhiran (Robot)

This extravagant Indian/Tamil production is an apocalyptic science fiction rom-com with elaborate dance set-pieces and music by A.R. Rahman.

"...and weird in equal amounts, it's the best apocalyptic sci-fi-romcom-melodrama-dance-off date movie of the year...."

Feb. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Management

This romantic comedy about a saleswoman and her stalker strains credibility.

"...that this pair can achieve a happily ever after romcom match, and we watch as these genial performers are..."

July 3, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

I Want You Back

Charlie Day and Jenny Slate add charm to a stalker rom com

"...Remember Addicted to Love, the off-kilter 1997 romcom in which Meg Ryan and Matthew Broderick played dumped..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

On a Magical Night

French fantastical bedroom farce trudges when it should dance

"...Basically a meaner French version of schmaltzy Matthew McConaughey romcom Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (itself one of the worst..."

May 22, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Back-up Plan

Jennifer Lopez is back with a new romantic comedy about a woman whose biological clock is out of sync with her life.

"...for Lifetime romantic comedy that gives the entire storied romcom genre – from its screwball origins in the 1930s..."

April 23, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Serious Moonlight

Cheryl Hines directs this romantic comedy starring Meg Ryan and Timothy Hutton, based on a script penned by Adrienne Shelly.

"...him to the toilet. Midway through the movie, the romcom back-and-forth is supplanted by a home-invasion storyline, during which..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Last Kiss

You could say Paul Haggis' The Last Kiss is something of a Garden State redux, but Zach Braff's character here is less fanciful, less melodramatic, and far more prone to doing the thoughtless things men tend to do.

"...retread of any one of a number of European romcom exports. Thanks to Haggis and the cast, who are..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Prime

With genuine sparks between its two lovestruck leads and a delightfully flinchy performance from Meryl Streep, this comedy is just what its title implies: prime.

"...past nine years. As fate and the vagaries of romcom screenwriting would have it – the excellent scriptwork here..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Indoor Queers Club: History’s No Mystery!

Qmmunity recommends readable & watchable media about queer history

"...stories from the uprising. Can someone please make a romcom about the two people who escaped the paddy wagon..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Tribeca Film Festival Review: 7 Days

Rom com plays perfectly with the tools Harry and Sally left behind

"...the process even means. So here comes wonderful, witty romcom 7 Days to fill that gap...."

June 17, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crazy Sexy Cool Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Staycations, cooking classes, and aphrodisiacs for brownie points

"...paired with barrel aged “Jack and Coke,” and a romcom-worthy ice cream sundae with chocolate sauce and potato chips,..."

Feb. 13, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

The Wedding Date

For a good time, read Jasmine Guillory's delightful debut romcom

Oct. 26, 2018 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Austin Film Festival Presents Jason Reitman

Revisiting 'Up In the Air'

"...In recent years, many movies – romcom and otherwise – have added a wedding scene to..."

Feb. 10, 2014 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

1 Fest, 2 Founders, 3 Days: 4ever

Forever Fest finds the total outer limits of all things squee

Nov. 1, 2013 Screens Feature by Amy Gentry

Nonfiction and Memoir

Justin St. Germain, Stephen Harrigan, and more delight with these true tomes

"...the same target audience ogled and wooed by Hollywood's romcom marketing teams. Don't get me wrong: Romance is one..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Books Feature

Esther's Alumna Joins 'SNL' Cast

Former Follies performer Noël Wells debuts in season premiere tonight

"...ex Matt Mider; starred with Mider in the indie romcom Forev, co-written and co-directed by a couple more Longhorns,..."

Sept. 28, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Trailer Park Is All Over the Map

Superheroes, punks, and animated monsters

"...action-packed adventures, watch love conquer all in a happily-ever-after romcom, or get stoned with a couple dweebs in a..."

April 26, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

King of the Hill

It's lights, camera, action for the Hill Country Film Festival

"...with during REM sleep. Part arthouse dreamland, part indie romcom, Waking puts a new spin on relationships and that..."

April 26, 2013 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

DVD Watch: Wreck-It Ralph Ultimate Collecter's Edition

A four disc edition, but a solid charmer deserves more

"...are gaining a great reputation, and Buster Keaton's 1927 romcom seems unlikely to break the streak...."

March 5, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

From the Vaults: Balancing Acts

Jonathan Levine has become the go-to guy for tonally adroit filmmaking

"...The zombie romcom Warm Bodies, which opens everywhere today, is directed by..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Five New TV Shows To Watch

We pick our favorite pilots from the new fall crop

"...fizzy mix of armchair cultural studies and Meg Ryan-era romcom wistfulness – with slick professionalism. She knows how to..."

Sept. 4, 2012 Screens Post by Aleksander Chan

2010 Screens Top 10s

"...as a truly annoying Tim Burton misfire, this vile romcom almost made me miss Gigli. (Almost.) WILD CARD..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Leap Year

From the director of Shopgirl comes this despairing and barely mediocre rom-com starring Amy Adams.

Jan. 8, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Festival: 'Happy Ending'

AFF Film Review

"...Yamada knows his way around both the horror and romcom genres (our anti-romantic heroine returns her DVD of The..."

Oct. 25, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov