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Starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, Ticket to Paradise (2022) is a romantic comedy directed by Ol Parker and written by Parker and Daniel Pipski. The story follows divorced couple David and Georgia Cotton, who reluctantly come together to disrupt their daughter Lily’s upcoming Bali wedding. Lily, fresh out of college, goes on a vacation with her friend Wren and ends up stranded with local seaweed farmer Gede after ...

A Perfect Pairing (2022), an American romantic comedy, centers around Lola, an LA-based wine executive who feels undervalued by her boss Calder at Mythos. You can catch it on Netflix since its release on May 19th, 2022. Despite her frustration, she remains determined and innovative in her job. When a chef introduces her to an up-and-coming Australian winery, Lola sees an opportunity to prove herself. She discreetly mentions the Vaughn winery to her colleague Audra, but soon learns that Audra has pitched the idea to their boss without giving credit to Lola. Frustrated but not defeated, Lola decides to take matters into her own hands and flies to Australia in pursuit of ...

Persuasion (2022) is a period romantic film adapted from Jane Austen’s novel of the same name. Directed by Carrie Cracknell and written by Ron Bass and Alice Victoria Winslow, it features a star-studded cast including Dakota Johnson, Cosmo Jarvis, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Mia ...

Analeine Cal y Mayor directs a romantic comedy film, Book of Love (2022). Along with co-writer David Quantick, she brings to life the story of Henry Copper, a prim and proper English author with a traditional approach to romance. Despite his love-focused writing style, Henry’s only published book isn’t selling and he’s at a loss for what to do. Luckily, his publisher Jen delivers some unexpected news – his book is now selling in Mexico! To capitalize on this success, Jen sends Henry on a three city book signing tour in Mexico. With little time to ...

Purple Hearts (2022) is a new American musical romance film created for Netflix and directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Tess Wakefield, it tells the story of Cassie Salazar, a young woman who serves and performs with her band, The Loyal, at a local bar. Recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, she struggles to afford the expensive medication needed to manage her condition. One night, while working at the bar, she meets a group of Marines who are about to be deployed to Iraq. Among them is Luke Morrow, who takes an interest in ...

Through My Window (2022) is a Spanish teen romantic drama film directed by Marçal Forés from a screenplay by Eduard Sola, based on the novel of the same name by Ariana Godoy. Raquel begins to tell her story, starting in her humble home which ended up being surrounded by the extravagant Hidalgo mansion. The Hidalgos, her next door neighbors, lead a completely different lifestyle and own one of the most influential companies in the country: Alpha 3. This refers to the three heirs to the empire, Artemis, Ares, and Apolo. ...

Marry Me (2022) is an American romantic comedy-drama directed by Kat Coiro, with a screenplay by John Rogers, Tami Sagher, and Harper Dill. The film follows pop superstar Kat Valdez, a well-known figure in the Latin community who has experienced two high-profile divorces. Despite this, she is planning to get married to her fiancé, Bastian, after their song “Marry Me” becomes a worldwide hit. They have even arranged for their wedding ceremony to be streamed during ...

Life in a Year (2020) is an American romantic drama film directed by Mitja Okorn, from a screenplay by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews. Daryn, who has his sights set on Harvard thanks to his father Xavier, crosses paths with Isabelle at a rapper’s concert. The two are instantly drawn to each other and Daryn falls in love with her. However, their love is tested when Isabelle reveals she has cancer and limited time left. In an effort to make the most of their time together, Daryn creates a plan for them to experience ...

The American romantic drama film, Five Feet Apart (2019), was directed by Justin Baldoni and written by Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis. The movie was inspired by Claire Wineland, who had cystic fibrosis. Stella Grant and Will Newman, two teenagers with CF, struggle with the progressive genetic disorder that damages their organs and leaves them susceptible to infections. Due to their compromised immune systems, those with CF should remain at least six feet apart from each ...

Destination Wedding (2018), an American romantic comedy-drama written and directed by Victor Levin, follows two middle-aged individuals, Frank and Lindsay. They meet at the airport before their flight and engage in an argument. As fate would have it, they end up sitting next to each other on the plane – a cramped 8-seater. To their annoyance, they discover that they are both headed to the same destination wedding in Paso Robles. What’s more, they are not strangers to each other – Frank’s half-brother is the groom Keith, who also happens to be Lindsay’s ex-fiancé from six years ago. Upon ...

Breathe (2017) is a biographical drama film, marking Andy Serkis’ first time directing. The screenplay was written by William Nicholson. In 1958, Robin Cavendish falls ill with polio at the age of 28 while in Kenya. Shortly after marrying his wife Diana, he becomes paralyzed from the neck down and relies on a respirator to breathe. The doctors give him just three months to live and he is flown back to Britain. Initially, Robin is despondent and refuses to see his wife or newborn son, Jonathan. He even expresses a desire to be taken off life support. Through ...

Directed by Garry Marshall, the American romantic dramedy film Mother’s Day (2016) centers around a group of individuals in Atlanta as they navigate their relationships with their mothers. Among them is Sandy, a divorced mother of two sons named Mikey and Peter. Her ex-husband Henry has recently remarried to Tina, who is much younger than him. While still adjusting to this change, Sandy meets Bradley, a former Marine, at the supermarket. Bradley lost his wife Dana, a Marine Lieutenant, one year prior and is now raising their two daughters Vicky and Rachel on his own. Meanwhile, Kristin, who was adopted at birth, ...

Created by Dan Fogelman, This Is Us (2016–2022) is an American family drama that aired on NBC from September 20, 2016 to May 24, 2022. The show centers around the Pearson family: siblings Kevin, Kate, and Randall (known as the ‘big three’), as well as their parents Jack and Rebecca. Set mostly in the present with occasional flashbacks and flashforwards, the series portrays significant moments in the family’s history. Tragically, Kevin and Kate are the only surviving members of triplets; their brother Kyle was stillborn six weeks before their birth on Jack’s 36th birthday in 1980. Despite this ...

Café Society (2016) is a romantic comedy-drama, written and directed by Woody Allen. Bobby Dorfman, the youngest member of a Jewish family living in New York City during the 1930s, feels dissatisfied with his job at his father’s jewelry store. Seeking a change of pace, he heads to Hollywood where his uncle Phil, a powerful talent agent, offers him work running errands. While settling into the city, Bobby meets Vonnie – Phil’s secretary – and is charmed by her down-to-earth demeanor. Despite being enamored with her, she rejects his advances and reveals she has a boyfriend named Doug. Unbeknownst ...

The Choice (2016), an American romantic drama film directed by Ross Katz and written by Bryan Sipe, follows the story of two neighbors who unexpectedly find love. Based on Nicholas Sparks’ novel of the same name, the film begins seven years prior to the main events. At this time, Travis Shaw, a charming young man from the South who catches the eye of many women, is in a casual relationship with a woman named Monica. During one evening, Travis meets his new neighbor Gabby Holland while she complains about his loud ...

Me Before You (2016) is a romance drama film, directed by Thea Sharrock in her directorial debut and adapted by author Jojo Moyes from her 2012 novel of the same name. Louisa ‘Lou’ Clark, a cheerful young woman, is hired as a carer for Will Traynor, a once successful banker and active sportsman who became tetraplegic after being hit by a motorcycle. Hoping to lift his depressed and cynical spirits, Will’s mother turns to Lou for help due to her bubbly personality. However, Will initially displays coldness towards her. Things become complicated when ...

Palm Trees in the Snow (2015) is a Spanish romantic drama film directed by Fernando González Molina. It follows Kilian, who returns to his birthplace of Fernando Pó (present Bioko) in 1954 to join his father Antón and brother Jacobo in harvesting cocoa. The movie begins in 1968 with Kilian and Bisila sharing a passionate moment before Kilian’s departure, leaving behind tokens of remembrance for Bisila. Fast forward to Pasolobino, Spain in 2003 where Clarence attends her estranged father Jacobo’s funeral. After the service, she and cousin Daniela discuss potentially selling their family land and ...

The film Paper Towns (2015), directed by Jake Schreier and written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, is based on the 2008 novel of the same name by John Green. Quentin ‘Q’ Jacobsen resides in Jefferson Park, a subdivision in Orlando, Florida, just across the street from his childhood friend Margo Roth Spiegelman. Their friendship had faded over nine years since they stumbled upon the body of local lawyer Robert Joyner, who had committed suicide following ...

The film The Longest Ride (2015), directed by George Tillman Jr. and written by Craig Bolotin, follows the story of Luke Collins, a professional bull rider who crosses paths with Sophia Danko, an art student at Wake Forest University, at a PBR event. On their first date, they come across a car crash in the woods and together rescue an elderly man and a box of letters from his vehicle. At the hospital, Sophia meets the 91-year-old man, Ira Levinson, whom she helped save. He shares that the letters are his teenage writings to his late wife, Ruth. Seeing that Ira is unable ...

Rio, I Love You (2014) is a cinematic collage of love in Brazil with an international cast. As the third installment of the Cities of Love series, Rio, Eu Te Amo brings together 10 talented directors from diverse backgrounds and presents 10 unique tales of love set in different neighborhoods of the city. Each segment captures the essence and charm of its specific location through a heartwarming encounter between two individuals. The film not only entertains, but also aims to promote cultural understanding and appreciation by showcasing both local and universal expressions of love. 1. Dona ...