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Lena Dunham's Bittersweet Revenge
The "Too Much" scribe dramatizes her breakup with Jack Antonoff. Plus: Another Rom-Com Report.
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Erin Carlson
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The Rom-Com Report
There's a new batch of romantic comedies in the works and coming to a screen near you.
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Celine Song Knows How to Direct Dakota Johnson
My 'Materialists' review!
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Elisa Donovan Answers My 'Clueless' Questions
Get the scoop on Amber's outrageous outfits, Brittany Murphy's 'hummingbird' energy and a stressful audition in Scott Rudin's office.
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Erin Carlson
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What Interior Designers Really Think About Nancy Meyers
The 'Something's Gotta Give' filmmaker is the mother of cozy living spaces.
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Erin Carlson
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A Few Words About Pope Francis
A rare religious dispatch. Plus: "The Wedding Banquet" and other recommendations.
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Emma Corrin Is the New Elizabeth Bennet
Netflix's 'Pride and Prejudice' series has found its Lizzy
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'Materialists' Is a Love Triangle Dramedy
A24 dropped the trailer for the year's buzziest romance, and naturally, I have some thoughts.
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Erin Carlson
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An Illustrated Oscars Recap, Featuring Justin Teodoro
Lights! Camera! Chalamet!
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Erin Carlson
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Mad About Bridget Jones
My urgent thoughts on Renée Zellweger's timeless alter ego and the perks of being socially awkward.
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Erin Carlson
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The Most Anticipated Romantic Comedies of 2025 — So Far
Plus: An interview with rom-com writer Lauren Kung Jessen.
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Erin Carlson
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A Dispatch from the Real Schitt's Creek
Thea Glassman travels to the small town of her dreams.
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Danny Pellegrino Thinks the Inflatable Santa Trend Has Spiraled 'Out of Control'
The Hallmark star gets candid on holiday movies, traditions and fads he could do without.
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Two Years of 'You've Got Mail,' the Newsletter
Plus: Holiday gift ideas, the world's coziest sweater and a "Wicked" prediction.
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A newsletter about pop culture and film history from the National Bestselling author of "No Crying in Baseball," "I'll Have What She's Having" and "Queen Meryl."
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