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They’re the cutessssst. I’m back to being obsessed with these two and Party Down after so many years. Everyone needs to go watch this criminally underrated workplace comedy from 2009 so we can get more episodes of it please!

I don’t care that my job’s stupid, ‘cause, you know, I don’t have any responsibilities and I get to come here and goof off with you all the time. It’s cool. Yeah, like, I feel okay with everything for the first time in a really long time and, I don’t know, I feel like a lot of that has to do with you.

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The best recent romcom tv shows

There may not be many romcom movies these days, but the last few years has been pretty great for tv romances! These are my favorite romantic comedy-dramas from recent years:

10. This Way Up - not an overt romance but has some moments and is an amazing show

9. Lovesick / Scrotal Recall - so so good and relatable 

8. New Girl - hilarious, this cast is too good together

7. Erkenci Kuş - turkish dizi that drove me absolutely insane in 2019

6. Normal People - devastating but incedibly beautiful

5. Bridgerton - ...you know it, you love it

4. Upload - scifi show that is clever and heartfelt

3. Starstruck - funny, well written, and such a cute pairing

2. Crash Landing on You - kdrama with the best romance, drama, laughs

1. Fleabag - i’ll never get over the Hot Priest & Fleabag romance. this show is top notch!!

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Starstruck chemistry

This tv show is soo good! I’m referring of course to the 2021 BBC / HBO tv series, not the DCOM movie of the same name. It’s written by and starring Rose Matafeo who is crazy funny and charismatic as this character. She plays the seriously likable Jessie, who falls for a famous film star, Tom. I think a lot of women can relate to this character and her struggles, and I love how hilarious and light the plot is, despite being pretty realistic in some ways.

What really makes this show is the amazing chemistry between the leads and the way the romance plays out between Jessie and Tom, played by Nikesh Patel. The accidentally-falling-for-a-celebrity trope is so good and it’s one I’ll never get sick of, but the way it’s written here is just so original and entertaining. I love this show and watched it in one sitting, so I really can’t wait for the next season!

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The Best Romcoms of the 2010s decade

This is a year late, but hey why not. 

The list is mostly ordered based on romance and comedy quality - and rewatchability because that is very important.

Sleeping With Other People (2015) 

Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

What's Your Number (2011)

Bridesmaids (2011)

Life As We Know It (2010)

No Strings Attached (2011)

Bachelorette (2012)  

Crazy Stupid Love (2011)

Leap Year (2010)

What If (2013)

Plus One (2019)

Love and Other Drugs (2010)

Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019)

Warm Bodies (2013)

The First Time (2012)

The Duff (2015)

Easy A (2010)

Slow Learners (2015)

Destination Wedding (2018)

Trainwreck (2015)

Tonight You’re Mine (2011)

Obvious Child (2014)

Man Up (2015)

To All The Boys I've Loved Before (2018)

Love, Rosie (2014)

The Kissing Booth (2018)

Band Aid (2017)

Flipped (2010)

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)

Friends With Kids (2011)

Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

In A World... (2013)

In Your Eyes (2014)

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Erkenci Kuş has stolen my heart and I’m so mad sad angry it’s ending

I will rewatch this show forever and ever for the cuteness that is Can & Sanem, and the hilarious, wonderful cast of characters that make up this special Turkish show.

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Since there are so few new romcom movies

I’ll just keep watching Erkenci Kuş because these two are the cutest damn thing on television.

thank you to all gif makers. 

i wish i could gif every scene of these two because they’re all adorable.

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2019 romcoms coming up!

Here is a list of the romantic comedy movies scheduled to be released in 2019. 

February

What Men Want

Isn’t it Romantic

March

Five Feet Apart (drama, not comedy)

April

After (drama probably)

May

The Rosie Project

The Hustle

Aladdin 

Booksmart

The Sun Is Also a Star 

June

Flarsky

Limited Partners

The Last Summer

September

The Kitchen

October

Zombieland 2

November

Last Christmas

Charlie’s Angels

December

Little Women

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Post Grad (2009)

If you are a person who uses the internet to find movies to watch, it can be tricky finding enjoyable romcoms, given that they all have terrible ratings on imdb and everywhere on the internet. But you will find, in fact, these ratings are mostly arbitrary negative reviews, from disapproving movie fans who most likely should not have been watching a romantic comedy in the first place.

Post Grad is a movie directed by Vicky Jenson (she directed Shrek and Shark Tale, though this movie isn’t quite like those) and written by Kelly Fremon Craig (she wrote/directed The Edge of Seventeen). 

Post Grad is about a college graduate, Alexis Bledel, who has to move back home after she can’t find a job. Her family is charming and a little weird, she has a best friend who is a very cute boy she isn’t dating, and overall this movie is funny, heartwarming, and relatable. 

This is the trailer for Post Grad:

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Why Destination Wedding (2018) is an awesome movie

I want to write about this fantastic Winona Ryder / Keanu Reeves film that I absolutely loved. It that came out for a brief moment this past summer, but I don’t think many people got to see it.

Destination Wedding is a very funny movie with nearly nonstop dialogue and witty banter between the two leads, played by Winona and Keanu, who play somewhat neurotic, intelligent, nihilistic loners who are attending their mutual aquaintance’s wedding. They are entertaining characters, both a bit dark and behaving pretty realistically for two people on their own, drudging through an awkward wedding they don’t want to be at, while deep down, being desperate for love to come into their life. 

What I liked so much about this film was how incredibly focused and to the point it is. They are the only characters in the entire movie, they are wildly silly and enjoyable to listen to, and most of all, they are honest in their actions and words with each other. There are some touching moments between the two and it felt very real, felt realistically how two weirdos like them would unsuspectingly fall in love with each other and learn from one another.

It’s wonderful watching Winona and Keanu in comedic roles and it seems to come so naturally for them. During this movie I felt like I was watching their old 90s flicks at times and it was great. They should both do more comedies in the future.

This movie says so much about companionship, heartbreak, attraction and loneliness, and does so in a hilarious way with two likeable characters, who you root for, despite all their flaws. It was so very refreshing to watch two people talk onscreen about real troubles, fears and desires, and in such a nihilistic, pessimistic way. What’s more, I felt their relationship with each other was believable. They had great chemistry and their interest, and also disgust with each other, made sense in the movie and really felt like two people that would be butting heads with one another.

Destination Wedding is thought-provoking and it’s good fun! 

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Netflix romcoms

I’m not here to plug Netflix (like they need it) but I do appreciate that they’re making so many romantic comedies lately. Most of these movies came out in 2018 and there are some enjoyable flicks here:

The Kissing Booth ★★★

This movie is an extremely fun high school romp. It may not be perfect, but as a romantic comedy it does its job very well. The characters are entertaining, especially Joey King as the lead, who is such a likeable, sassy character.

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before ★★

Another fun high school romcom flick that is very enjoyable to watch. The leads have great chemistry and there’s some quirky minor characters. It reminded me of ‘Love Simon’ in the way that it had an old-school-esq high school comedy movie feel.

Set It Up ★★

This movie is enjoyable, though it’s a pretty tame romcom, in that the characters are fairly realistic, mellow people who are just so overworked. I liked watching it, but wished for some more drama or action or anything to spice it up.

When We First Met ★★

This is a cool and weird movie because it makes you aware of how much you get hung up on someone and need to let it go. I had no idea where this movie was going at any point, so that was interesting, especially for a romantic comedy. It has a unique premise and it’s thought provoking, makes you reflect on your relationships and the kinds of people you fall for.

The Incredible Jessica James ★★

I liked this movie because Jessica Williams is highly charismatic and great to watch, but I didn’t really see her with Chris O’Dowd, the male romantic lead, which made it hard to root for them. It has some relatable and funny moments, though.

Also...

Ibiza: Love Drunk ★

Happy Anniversary

Alex Strangelove

The Fundamentals of Caring (roadtrip movie)

Tramps (crime-romance heist-ish movie) ★★

Ali’s Wedding

Like Father

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Romcoms that pass the Bechdel Test

Everyone says romantic comedies are for women and yet, so few of them include women doing anything other than obsessing over a man.

Naturally, feminist romcoms are my favourites, so here are some of the best flicks that have at least 2 women characters who have names and talk to each other about something other than a man.

Bachelorette (2012) - some ladies losing their shit in the most entertaining ways at a friend’s wedding. with raunchy and thoughtful characters.

How to Deal (2003)- teen love with angst but it’s pretty light-hearted angst.

Obvious Child (2014) -  more of a dram-rom-com, but it’s a great, funny and engaging film. 

Miss Congeniality (2000) - there’s a reason this movie never gets old - and that’s because it rocks. hilarious ladies and good action.

Band Aid (2017) - a fighting couple forms a band and everyone in this movie is hilarious and real.

Bridesmaids (2011) - truly i could watch Melissa McCarthy in this movie til the end of time.

Ten Things I Hate About You (1999) - a high-school comedy flick, but has some sweet romance.

Mean Girls (2004) - it’s all about the gals.

How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days (2003) - total hilarity. there may be some not-so-feminist things about this movie, but at the same time it’s satisfying watching a woman sabotage her relationship with a guy, in order to move ahead in her career.

Spy (2015) - an action packed hilarious comedy film starring a pretty down-to-earth lady, leading an action movie.

Sleeping with other people (2015) - this movie rules and also feels pretty feminist overall, so I’m willing to accept that there’s actually only brief moments that pass the Bechdel Test. 

Slow Learners (2015) - two friends decide to be cooler people and less nerdy versions of themselves and they fall in love. this movie is pretty hilarious and insightful.

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2018 romcoms

Alas, it is March 2018 and the movies from January and February are probably already out on dvd, because the future is now and films are watchable even before they hit the cinemas. Regardless! Here are the rom coms coming out in 2018.

*EDITED - now with Netflix releases. huzzah!

Once I’ve seen it, I’ll give the film a rating out of 3 stars, based on how much I enjoyed the film - general feelgoodedness, story, romantic chemistry / compatibility, humour, soundtrack. 

Forever My Girl (January)

Entanglement (February)

The Female Brain (February) ★

The Boy Downstairs (February)

La Boda de Valentina (February)

Every Day (February)

Half Magic (February)

When We First Met (February - Netflix) ★★

Love, Simon (March) ★★

Happy Anniversary (March - Netflix)

Overboard [remake] (April)

I am not an easy man (french) (April - Netflix)

I Feel Pretty (April) ★★

Candy Jar (April - Netflix) ★★

The Kissing Booth (May - Netflix) ★★★

Izzy Gets the Fuck Across Town (May)

Life of the Party (May)

Book Club (May)

Set it up (June - Netflix) ★★

Alex Strangelove (June - Netflix)

Mamma Mia! Here we go again (July)

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (August - Netflix) ★★

Crazy Rich Asians (August) ★★★

Destination Wedding (August) ★★★

Little Women (September)

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Wonder Woman love

Since this is a blog about romcoms I figure I’ll write something about the romance and comedy in this excellent movie.

The chemistry between these two is wonderful and makes for a really fun watch. The lighthearted pairing adds a lot to the action-packed movie, grounding it in the characters’ relationship with each other and the world Diana is discovering.

Their playful banter is subtle, but makes for some entertaining comedic moments and I wish I had a photo to include here of Chris Pine in the glowing pools because hell, that is some quality film-making.

Okay, at the risk of having ‘Naked Chris Pine in Wonder Woman’ in my search history, here is the best I could find:

This movie kicks ass in a lot of ways (female empowerment, film score, visuals, pacing, a thoughtful superhero who cares about saving humanity) and it has a great romance subplot to back it up. There are some very sweet, tender moments between these two characters and it’s quite satisfying to watch.

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2006 Romcoms

Here are the romantic comedy films that came out in 2006. There are some good ones among this long list.

The amount of humour and romance varies in each film, but overall they are central to the story and tone of each movie listed.

Rating out of 3 stars, based on how much I enjoyed the film - general feelgoodedness, story, romantic chemistry / compatibility, humour, soundtrack.

If it’s not rated I have not seen the film.

Failure to Launch ★ ★ She’s the Man ★ ★ The Last Kiss ★ Griffin & Phoenix The Break-Up Catch and Release ★ ★ ★ The Holiday ★ Wristcutters: a Love Story ★ ★ ★ Just My Luck Scoop (Woody Allen) The Oh in Ohio The Devil Wears Prada Something New ★ ★ Priceless (French) You, Me and Dupree ★ It’s a Boy Girl Thing ★ Blind Dating Love and Other Disasters Employee of the Month ★ John Tucker Must Die Last Holiday Casi Casi (Spanish) Wedding Daze Step Up ★ ★ ★ Imagine Me & You The Lake House Standing Still The Science of Sleep My Super Ex-Girlfriend

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2017 Romcoms

Romantic comedy movies coming out this year!

Most of these don’t exactly look like a laugh riot, but there are definitely some good indie gems in the mix.

Rating out of 3 stars, based on how much I enjoyed the film - general feelgoodedness, story, romantic chemistry / compatibility, humour, soundtrack.

UPDATED with more movies I’ve seen.

Lost In Florence  - 1/27

Everybody Loves Somebody (English/Spanish) -  2/17

Table 19 -  3/3 ★

Beauty and the Beast -  3/17  ★★

Their Finest -  4/7 ★★★

This is not what i expected (Mandarin) - 4/24

How to Be a Latin Lover  - 4/28

Snatched  - 5/12

Everything, Everything  - 5/19

The Wedding Plan (Hebrew) - 5/12

Band Aid -  6/2 ★★★

I Love You Both  - 6/9

Rough Night - 6/16 

The Big Sick  - 6/23 ★★

The Little Hours   - 6/30 ★★

Girl’s Trip -  7/21 ★★

The Incredible Jessica James - 7/28 ★★

Tulip Fever -  8/25

Home Again  - 9/8

Call Me By Your Name - 11/24 ★★★

Pitch Perfect 3  - 12/22 ★

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2007 romcoms

Here are all the romantic comedy films from the year 2007.

The amount of humour and romance varies in each film, but overall they are central to the story and tone of each movie listed.

Most are English-language, with the exception of a few.

Rating out of 3 stars, based on how much I enjoyed the film - general feelgoodedness, story, romantic chemistry / compatibility, humour, soundtrack.

If it’s not rated I have not seen the film.

Knocked Up   ★ ★ ★  Ira & Abby Juno  ★ ★ 2 Days in Paris Dan in Real Life PS I Love You License to Wed Because I Said So ★★ Music and Lyrics No Reservations Eagle vs Shark ★ ★ Enchanted ★ ★ Good Luck Chuck Waitress ★ ★ The Perfect Holiday The List The Nanny Diaries The Ex Gray Matters Sydney White Falling for Grace I Could Never Be Your Woman Three Can Play That Game

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2008 romcoms

Here are all the romantic comedy films from the year 2008.

The amount of humour and romance varies in each film, but overall they are central to the story and tone of each movie listed.

Most are English-language, with the exception of a few.

Rating out of 3 stars, based on how much I enjoyed the film - general feelgoodedness, story, romantic chemistry / compatibility, humour, soundtrack.

If it’s not rated I have not seen the film.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall ★ ★ ★ 27 Dresses ★ ★ Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (Indian) Made of Honor ★ Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist ★ Angus, Thongs and Full-Fronting Snogging ★ The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 Fools Gold Definitely Maybe ★ ★ LOL (French) ★ ★ What Happens in Vegas ★ ★ Sex and the City Mamma Mia! (musical) My Best Friend’s Girl ★ ★ Ghost Town ★ Zach and Miri Make a Porno ★ Vicki Cristina Barcelona The Accidental Husband Over Her Dead Body The Other End of the Line ★ Smart People ★ Yes Man ★ How to Lose Friends and Alienate People Jack and Jill vs. the World Four Christmases ★ Management The Women The House Bunny ★ The Wackness ★ ★ Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day