Category Archives: Romance
Good on Paper
Release 2021
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Director: Kimmy Gatewood
Writers: Iliza Shlesinger
Stars: Iliza Shlesinger, Ryan Hansen, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Matt McGorry, Kimia Behpoornia
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8231668/
After years of putting her career first, a stand-up comic meets a guy who seems perfect: smart, nice, successful and possibly too good to be true.
Faraway Eyes
Release 2020
Genre Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
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Director: Harry Greenberger
Writer: Harry Greenberger
Stars: Nora Arnezeder, Christina Ricci, Jackie Cruz, Michael Rispoli, Jeannie Berlin
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7401840/
A dark fantasy-comedy about the meaning of love in the afterlife.
In the Heights
Release 2021
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Director: Jon M. Chu
Writers: Quiara AlegrÃa Hudes, Lin-Manuel Miranda
Stars: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1321510/
The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the 181st Street subway stop. The likeable, magnetic bodega owner Usnavi saves every penny from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.
Queen Bees
Release 2021
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Director: Michael Lembeck
Writers: Donald Martin, Harrison Powell
Stars: Ellen Burstyn, James Caan, Ann-Margret, Jane Curtin, Loretta Devine
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8338076/
After reluctantly agreeing to move in to a senior's home, a woman encounters a clique of mean-spirited women and an amorous widower.
Long Story Short
Release 2021
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Director: Josh Lawson
Writer: Josh Lawson
Stars: Rafe Spall, Josh Lawson, Dena Kaplan, Ronny Chieng, Noni Hazlehurst
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10896634/
Teddy wakes up the morning after his wedding to discover that every few minutes he's jumping forward to the next year of his life.
Friends: The Reunion
Release 2021
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Director: Ben Winston
Writers: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Stars: David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11337862/
An unscripted Friends reunion special.
Rare Beasts
Release 2019
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Director: Billie Piper
Writer: Billie Piper
Stars: Billie Piper, Leo Bill, Kerry Fox, Toby Woolf, David Thewlis
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8419594/
An anti rom-com about Mandy, a career-driven single mother, who falls in love with the charming, traditionalist Pete.
Weekenders
Release 2021
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Director: Erik Bloomquist
Writers: Erik Bloomquist, Erik Bloomquist
Stars: Peyton Michelle Edwards, Erik Bloomquist, Ehad Berisha
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13281680/
A scheduling mix-up at an Airbnb brings four twenty-somethings together, each navigating the open waters of where, how, and with whom they're supposed to be.
Monday
Release 2020
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Director: Argyris Papadimitropoulos
Writers: Rob Hayes, Argyris Papadimitropoulos
Stars: Sebastian Stan, Denise Gough, Dominique Tipper, Yorgos Pirpassopoulos, Elli Tringou
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8884906/
A spark on a Friday can lead to a sizzling weekend fling, but what happens when you get to the inevitable Monday?
Senior Moment
Release 2021
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Director: Giorgio Serafini
Writers: Kurt Brungardt, Christopher Momenee
Stars: Christopher Lloyd, William Shatner, Katrina Bowden, Jean Smart, Esai Morales
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6588950/
After drag racing his vintage convertible around Palm Springs, a retired NASA test pilot loses his license. Forced to take public transportation, he meets Caroline and learns to navigate love and life again.