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Lover Come Back Blu-ray Review: Pillow Talk 2

By Steve Geise | June 5, 2025 |

Following the success (and enduring popularity) of their first rom-com together, Pillow Talk, Rock Hudson and Doris Day teamed up again in this charmer.

Chokeslam Blu-ray Review: A Pro Wrestling Rom-Com

By Joe Garcia III | May 25, 2024 |

Chokeslam is a standard rom-com in many ways but its pro wrestling gimmick makes it fun for a wider audience.

The Lady Eve Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Preston Sturges Presents a Two-Sided Love Triangle

By Gordon S. Miller | March 16, 2024 |

A classic romantic comedy that sets a high bar thanks to the talent of Sturges and the chemistry of the lead actors.

Has Anybody Seen My Gal Blu-ray Review: Keep Looking, the Old Man Is in the Way

By Steve Geise | January 24, 2024 |

This 1952 charmer masquerades as a Rock Hudson/Piper Laurie rom-com, but pay close attention to that waving man behind the title.

The Worst Person in the World Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Breathtakingly Honest

By Davy | June 27, 2022 |

This incredible, deep, and fully fleshed-out film because it gives us fellow thirty-somethings a much-needed voice.

Man’s Favorite Sport? Blu-ray Review: Rock Out of Water

By Steve Geise | April 9, 2022 |

Rock Hudson stars in this romantic comedy about the author of a well-known fishing guidebook who has never actually fished, making him sorely out of his depth when he’s forced to enter a fishing competition. He’s also burdened with the annoying but adorable press agent Paula Prentiss who arranged the competition but seems determined to…

The Shop Around the Corner Blu-ray Review: An Example of Ernst Lubitsch’s Genius

By Davy | December 9, 2020 |

A still enchanting and emotionally grounded romantic comedy gem from one of the greatest directors of all-time.

Roman Holiday Blu-ray Review: Audrey Hepburn Epitomizes Charm in Italian Locations

By Elizabeth Periale | September 16, 2020 |

It’s one of the best and most memorable romantic comedies of all time.

Chemical Hearts Movie Review: Teenage-romance Turns Contemplative

By Cinema Sentries | August 20, 2020 |

Richard Tanne’s second feature is a contemplative experience that leaves with a bittersweet feeling.

Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife Blu-ray Review: Lifestyles of the Rich and Zany

By Elizabeth Periale | March 31, 2020 |

The film is a fun romp, but one can’t help but discern that the charming David Niven would have been much more convincing than Gary Cooper in the Bluebeard role.

Outfest 2019 Review: Sell By Is Directly Accessible and Rather Progressive

By Matthew St.Clair | July 22, 2019 |

Sell By thrives thanks to its acting ensemble and graduated depiction of queer love.

A Faithful Man Movie Review: Rom-Com Written with Impressive Finesse

By Matthew St.Clair | July 18, 2019 |

At just 75 minutes, A Faithful Man packs plenty of mystery, romance, and profundity.

Fatso Blu-ray Review: Starring the Great Comedian Dom DeLuise

By Davy | June 9, 2019 |

A bittersweet, slightly satirical look at the dark side of food love.

Let the Sunshine In Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Love Is…Brutally Human

By Davy | June 5, 2019 |

There’s no sunshine in Claire Denis’s low-key and bleak anti-romantic comedy about the absurdity of what we do for love.

Isn’t It Romantic Blu-ray Review: Rebel Wilson Is a Pretty (and Funny) Woman

By Elizabeth Periale | May 27, 2019 |

Rebel Wilson and Adam Devine still share that “Pitch Perfect” chemistry in an anti-romantic comedy that turns out to be pretty romantic after all.

Tribeca 2019 Review: Sasheer Zamata Successfully Carries The Weekend, An Ingenious Rom Com

By Matthew St.Clair | May 4, 2019 |

A breezy romantic comedy that features great acting and bent cliches.

Isn’t It Romantic (2019) Movie Review: It Is Indeed

By Matthew St.Clair | February 16, 2019 |

An amusing satirization with plenty of heart and a great Rebel Wilson performance.

What Men Want Movie Review: Taraji P. Henson Elevates Decent Rom-Com

By Matthew St.Clair | February 9, 2019 |

Subpar yet still watchable thanks to Taraji P. Henson’s charismatic performance.

Crazy Rich Asians Movie Review: An Incredibly Winning Rom-Com

By Matthew St.Clair | August 15, 2018 |

It succeeds thanks to its cultural significance and crowd-pleasing nature.

Bells Are Ringing (1960) Blu-ray Review: You Found Me Just in Time

By Luigi Bastardo | May 19, 2017 |

The irreplaceable Judy Holliday teams with the one and only Dean Martin for a musical extravaganza which has received a dynamic makeover from the Warner Archive.