Coming-of-age films explore the slippery slopes of firsts: of mistakes, big time crushes and any encounters away from the parents’ home. Treading on unknown paths that could leave them susceptible, young protagonists are in turn rewarded with the treasures but also perils of life. An Education (2009) and Call Me By Your Name (2017) tell […]… Continue reading On growing up, first love and learning in An Education (2009) and Call Me By Your Name (2017) — Site Title
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Wayback Wednesday: Mermaids (1990) — Luke’s Living Room
Cher is kind of like a mother to all of us, isn’t she? I can honestly say that one of my favourite things about running this blog is reading the comments you guys leave on my reviews, Instagram posts, and tweets. I LOVE hearing your opinions on new releases, which Waybacks are movies you grew […]… Continue reading Wayback Wednesday: Mermaids (1990) — Luke’s Living Room
Cover Girl (and other ’40s style moments) — What Cindy Wrote Next
If you like Rita Hayworth, dancing, and colorful vintage dresses, you’re in for a treat with Cover Girl, a glamorous, musical romance so full of entrancing, flowy dresses it might have converted me into a 1940’s style fanatic. Hayworth stars as Rusty, a chorus girl working at Danny McGuire’s, the nightclub run by her boyfriend […]… Continue reading Cover Girl (and other ’40s style moments) — What Cindy Wrote Next
Love of the Sea to be Published! — Alice the Author
We are proud to announce that Lauren A. R. Masterson, aka Alice Liddell has signed a contract with Ink Smith Publishing to publish the high fantasy novel “Love of the Sea.” This fantasy fiction details the romance and struggles between the crown prince of a coastal kingdom, and an exiled mermaid princess. Cormack and Asrai […]… Continue reading Love of the Sea to be Published! — Alice the Author
Romance Festival Testimonial – May 13 2020
Sashi Arnold Wow, what can we say? It was fantastic to be a part of this festival, and the audience feedback was so brilliant. Thank you for the award! All the artists have been in touch and praised the video. We are very grateful for such a fantastic response to our film and to see… Continue reading Romance Festival Testimonial – May 13 2020
To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You — ASSHOLES WATCHING MOVIES
Lara Jean and Peter are officially girlfriend and boyfriend. You may recall in the first film, Lara Jean’s little sister sent out a bunch of love letters that she’d been writing to her crushes to release some of your tortured young passion. The love letters were personal and confessional and never meant to be read […]… Continue reading To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You — ASSHOLES WATCHING MOVIES
Crazy Stupid Love — ASSHOLES WATCHING MOVIES
Poor Cal. He thinks he’s moments away from a creme brulee when his wife Emily hits him with a wallop: she wants a divorce. And that’s not all. On the tense car ride home, Emily (Julianne Moore) confesses that she slept with someone. Cal (Steve Carell) pulls a LadyBird out the car but it’s not […]… Continue reading Crazy Stupid Love — ASSHOLES WATCHING MOVIES
My Most Romantic Classic Movies List — Dame Town
When you find yourself alone with a feeling of hopelessness and nothing but a pint (okay, a tub) of ice cream to assuage you, perhaps a classic movie that shines a spotlight on the unexpected but radiant possibility of love – with a minimum of treacle – will hit the spot. (As will the ice […]… Continue reading My Most Romantic Classic Movies List — Dame Town
They Really Nailed the Yearning: Emma — Book Beach Bunny
Emma. Directed By: Autumn de Wilde Me at the beginning of Emma: Really? Knightley can’t dress himself and pull his own pants up? Oh dear movie. Me at the end of Emma: Aw that was so good! I think it’s my favorite Austen adaptation! via They Really Nailed the Yearning: Emma — Book Beach Bunny
La La Land – When artists fall in love — ficklesorts
I’m a huge fan of emotions in movies. Advanced graphics and powerful story lines are great; but what I feel is the most difficult thing for an actor and a director to do is to bring out intense emotions such that the audience feels every bit of it. Surely, I’m undoubtedly one of those who […]… Continue reading La La Land – When artists fall in love — ficklesorts