The rom-com effect: Inflating unrealistic expectations of real-world romances
Brooke Nunn Romantic comedies, or rom-coms, are known for their flawless, entertaining depictions of the real world. The plots centre…
Rom-com
Love in the Age of Checklists: A Critical Review of Materialists
Aparna Cyriac Celine Song’s Materialists (2025) is a modern-day romantic comedy produced by A24, starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and…