Rom-Com Week

Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda in ‘Monster in Law’

J.Lo’s Career Identity Crisis Needs a New ‘Monster-in-Law’

We miss our relatable queen—and the great movies she gave us.

Coleman Spilde

A photo illustration of Robinne Lee in front of a still of Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway

‘Idea of You’ Author Slams ‘Reductive’ Harry Styles Theories

Robinne Lee, who wrote the original “The Idea of You” novel, talks awkward comparisons to celebs, that controversial ending, and big changes between her story and the new movie.

Fletcher Peters

A photo illustration of Ryan Gosling from his various rom coms

SWOON

Not Your Mother’s Guide to Ryan Gosling Romances

Gosling is one of the greatest romantic leads of our time—and it’s not just because he’s a “nice guy.”

Fletcher Peters

A photo illustration of Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy.

GRAB THE POPCORN

It Took a Stuntman to Make an Action Comedy This Badass

“The Fall Guy” director David Leitch summoned his years as a stuntman to craft an action rom-com that breaks stunt records, brings epic laughs, and uses Ryan Gosling perfectly.

Nick Schager

A photo still of Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney in 'Anyone But You'

LIGHTBULB MOMENT

This Is the Worst Thing About Modern Romantic Comedies

From “Anyone But You” to “Ticket to Paradise,” bad lighting is ruining the rom-com. Why does each one I watch lately look like a high-definition commercial for allergy medication?

Laura Bradley