As I've said before, one of the hurdles in front of us as moviegoers is the fact that a certain number of romantic comdies are a requirement of the trade. The industry simply mandates that these are released with enough frequency that there is almost always a safe enough bet on a date. Not that romantic comedies are all bad, and Life As We Know It certainly isn't the worst you'll find, but the … [Read more...]
Bringing together a cast designed to target a wide, generationally-appropriate viewers, Galt Niederhoffer's The Romantics is hitting theaters soon, and the semi-pseudo-indie film looks as though it may deliver. The story is that of a group of friends reconnecting for the marriage of two of the members, and the uneasiness discovered when squaring off with the past. Not only are there hints of … [Read more...]
Even the most bizarre plot theories can work out sometimes, and there was a point during When in Rome that I really, and much to my surprise, had some hope for the film. A bit of magic, a very likable Kristen Bell, and a supporting cast of truly funny actors, can easily make for an entertaining, if light, rom-com that delivers solid entertainment. It can also turn into an unwatchable mess, and … [Read more...]
