A Contemporary Comedic Shakespearean Romance As a romantic comedy, Anyone But You is no less than an adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing. With cast featuring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, the film tends to depict deep fractures but even deeper engagement. Power of Grayskull and Friends with Benefits already put Will Gluck in the […]
Introduction February 10, 2017, was the date when Fifty Shades Darker was released. It was the second part in the trilogy based on E. L. James’ best-selling book series. In this film about the love and conflict between Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, the cruelest love affair is explored more deeply. While the previous one
Unraveling Intimacy: An Analysis of Borja Brun’s Diet of Sex This film boldly pushes into the depths of human relationships while exposing the sensitive subjects of trauma, mental illness, and emotions. It utterly perplexes me. This film is infused with feminist ideologies and, at the same time, broadens the perception of intimacy by inviting deep
Introduction The romantic drama, After, directed by Jenny Gage, premiered in theaters on April 12, 2019 and is one of Anna Todd’s many best selling novels on Wattpad. The plot revolves around the reckless romance of Tessa young, played by Josephine Langford, an introverted overachiever in her first year of college, and Hardin Scott, a
Naughty (Непослушная): A Tale of Love, Ideals, and Confrontation Dmitry Suvorov’s recent romantic drama, Naughty (Непослушная), released on February 14, 2023, explores the tensions of urban development and nature preservation. It’s proof that romance and political ideology can be blended into a compelling visual story. In this review, I will discuss the aspects of the
Love, Obsession, and Controversy As per the movie’s publicity, when 365 Days (365 Dni) was made available to the public on February 7th, 2020, it was the center of controversy. Unlike other films which aim to seek critical praise and commendations, this film produced heated discussions on romance, fantasy, and above all, consent. Directed by
Diary of a Nymphomaniac (original title: Diario de Una Ninfomana, 2008) is a Spanish erotic drama film which is based on the semi autobiographical monograph of the same name by Valérie Tasso. Directed by Christian Molina, the movie portrays the life of Val (Belén Fabra) who is struggling with issues of sexuality, power, and society’s
‘Original Sin’ is a spicy romantic thriller that unravels in Cuba during the 19th century. Directed by Michael Cristofer, the movie draws inspiration from courses novel ‘Waltz into Darkness’. Its explores multifaceted themes of love intermixed with hatred while examining love and devotion embroiled in deception. The sultry atmosphere of the film alongside its evocative
A Journey of Self-Discovery: Romance (1999) Marie: Self-Exploration’s Protagonist The film follows the life of Marie, a woman struggling with self-acceptance. In Romance (1999) we witness her emotional journey while being stuck in a relationship that is counterproductive to her self esteem. At its core, the film depicts love, freedom, respect and self-discovery while capturing
A Fascinating Story of Magic, Aspirations and Change The fairy tale “Sleeping Beauty” has gripped audiences for centuries with its themes of love, fate, and the perpetual struggle between good versus evil. The story greatly evolved from its roots found in Charles Perrault’s works (La Belle au bois dormant) and the Brothers Grimm’s (Dornröschen). The
