Why ‘Set It Up’ is a modern romcom classic

Romantic comedies are one of the oldest genres in modern moviemaking. From the iconic screwball comedies of the 1930s to Judd Apatow’s more raunchy comedies of the 2000s, the genre has adapted to each new era of storytelling. Like other genres with a long history, romantic comedies have developed a checklist of tropes that pop … Continue reading Why ‘Set It Up’ is a modern romcom classic

Five cheesy and heartfelt rom coms for Valentine’s Day

Romantic comedies have a bad rap. Usually belittled as “chick flicks,” rom coms have a lot of fun and don’t usually take themselves too seriously. Sometimes there’s nothing better than watching two attractive people laugh, argue, fight and fall in love over an hour and a half. The stories may all be basically the same, … Continue reading Five cheesy and heartfelt rom coms for Valentine’s Day