Its very difficult to launch a whole new movie genre in the modern era but Shaun of the Dead managed it, creating the Zom-Rom-Com and skyrocketing the careers of Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and director Edgar Wright. That is because … Continue reading Shaun of the Dead (2004) Review
Back once again and this time we are talking Cliches. We take a look at the best and the worst of the movie cliches, from those in horror to action and through to Romantic Comedy. We also have two quizzes and … Continue reading VftS The Podcast: Season 3 Episode 2 – Cliches
It helps that The Big Sick is a true story as it makes the film feel authentic. This is a romantic-comedy but in the loosest sense. The romance isn’t fabled or fairy tale, the comedy isn’t too broad or stereotypical and … Continue reading Oscars 2018: The Big Sick (2017) Review
You could always trust Amy Schumer to write a romantic comedy which bucked the trend and offered something different. Amy Schumer was never going to write a comedy where the female character was dependent on the lead male character to “sort … Continue reading Trainwreck (2015) Review
Going back to a franchise after a long gap is always a risky move. Nostalgia will only do so much and paper over so many cracks before the lack of quality (if it’s there) begins to shows. 2016 already gave us … Continue reading Bridget Jones’ Baby (2016) Review
Sequels to any movies come with a host of problems to overcome but these are particularly tricky and unique when the first film was a romantic-comedy. Most romantic comedies end in “happy-ever-after” and the idea of finding out what happens next … Continue reading Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) Review
Mr and Mrs Smith is Alfred Hitchcock’s attempt at a screwball, romantic comedy. The director who would become known as the master of suspense, thrillers and horror would have a foray into the romantic comedy, with what unfortunately is a fairly … Continue reading Mr and Mrs Smith (1941) Review
Punch-Drunk Love will annoy many people. It won’t be anything to do with the story, which is solid and has some great little aspects to it. It won’t be the characters, which are bizarre but likable and keep you engaged. It … Continue reading Punch-Drunk Love (2002) Review
Bridget Jones’ Diary is how you make a romantic-comedy. It has all the key elements mixed-together perfectly. A likable lead character, appealing and believable situations, a romantic story you can get invested in and some very funny moments. The funny moments … Continue reading Bridget Jones’ Diary (2001) Review
It feels like Breakfast at Tiffany’s was ahead of it’s time. The central character of Holly Golightly is not your usual 60s female character. She is strong, independent but at the same time disorganised, messy and slightly dumb. She is a … Continue reading Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) Review
