Although not all great rom-coms have best friends, I think what we all need to remember that we have our time in life when we will play the leading lady, and a time, when we are the best friend – but whichever it is, we are still just as strong and beautiful.
Read More27 Dresses is one of my top 5 favorite rom-coms. Enemies to lovers is my favorite rom-com trope, and while Jane and Kevin are never true enemies (Jane does love Kevin’s writing), they do get off on the wrong foot because of the pseudonym reveal.
Read MoreAlicia’s second post in her OMG ILY series about Little Black Book.
Read MoreWhat does Dracula, Hawaii, unexpected breakups, and new romance have in common? One very funny romantic comedy, Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Whether you’re enjoying a cocktail on the beach (or wishing you were on one) or enjoying a beverage from your couch and escaping to tropical destinations vicariously through movies, this movie and cocktail pairing are sure to be unforgettable.
Read MoreTrinkets season 2 is now streaming on Netflix! Trinkets is based on the young adult novel, written by Kirsten ‘Kiwi’ Smith (advisor of Rom Com Fest and writer of rom com classics 10 Things I Hate About You, Legally Blonde + more).
Read MoreFrom unbelievably fast trains to the unique "kawaii" sense of style, Japan can feel like a world away. While the language, the setting, and the culture are completely different from what we're accustomed to, Japanese rom coms are still beautiful love stories with a healthy dose of laughter.
Read MoreI am obsessed with how we communicate with one another: via word of mouth (whether IRL, over the phone, or video chatting), letters, emails, and texts. As technology evolves, we inevitably evolve along with it. (Imagine explaining Tinder to someone thirty years ago... oof.) In OMG ILY I will be taking a closer look at the modes of communication (or lack thereof) in romantic comedies.
Read MoreIn my last post, I presented you with 5 dates that were just plain boring. Today, I go one step further – five truly BAD dates. You cannot expect every date to be good or even boring. And let’s be honest, every heroine or hero of a romcom has a low moment where they learn an important lesson and come out better on the other side.
Read MoreWe've rounded up some delicious rom com and dessert pairings, to create memorable nights at home. All these small businesses + many more are available on the Digital Dessert Goals Vendor Marketplace. Support our sister festival!
Read MoreIn a recent viewing of The Wedding Planner, my younger self circa 2001 was on Cloud Nine. I loved this movie then, and it’s just as sweet now as when I first watched it all those years ago. It’s fun. It’s entertaining.
Read MoreBut when a female lead is significantly older than a male lead, it’s not usually something the audience is meant to ignore—instead, it’s the focal point of the movie. And perhaps the most famous example is How Stella Got Her Groove Back.
Read MoreIt’s not just about how the journey ends or begins, but how we get there. From my extensive studies, there are seven different types of rom coms..
Read MoreAnne Hunting presents her five most boring dates from the least boring to the most boring, because who doesn’t love a good countdown? Without further ado, her 5 Mr. Collins’s.
Read MoreIf you need a pick me up and laugh, instead of gravitating to a rom com you’ve already seen, we’ve rounded up some wonderful black rom coms that you can stream online now.
Read MoreIf we really think about it, many genres we do not usually associate with romance are secretly love stories covered with some action and thrill.
Read MoreInspired by the stunning backdrop of Southeast Asia, gorgeous fashion, and sparkling jewels, this Singapore Bling is my take on the classic Singapore Sling. Cherries covered in sugar are the glittering diamonds of this cocktail. The Lychee Sake adds a unique sweetness while the pineapple juice and cherry liqueur add more layers of fruity flavors.
Read MoreAs I neared my 30th birthday, having spent most of my twenties trying to find ways to convince ONE particular man to love me, I knew I needed a new perspective, a new way of operating. I gave myself a challenge: go on 21 first dates within 30 days.
Read MoreRomantic comedies rely on misunderstandings and mistaken identities, but perhaps no misunderstanding is greater than the one at the heart of While You Were Sleeping: a coma patient’s family thinks that Sandra Bullock is his fiancée, even though she very much is not. On paper, it sounds ridiculous, but because of Sandy’s overwhelming charm, it works
Read MoreAs we gear up for the 2020 Rom Com Fest Screenwriting Competition, we check in with the 2019 winners on their experience.
Read MoreHow to host your own Rom Com virtual watch party at home! This is a fun way to celebrate Birthdays or other special gatherings from afar.
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