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Hollywood's Age-Gap Boomlet

Anne Hathaway, Nicole Kidman and Renée Zellweger lead a new crop of May-December romantic comedies.

Apr 24 •

March 2024

Lindsay Lohan's Second Act

With "Irish Wish," the reclusive icon ramps up her reinvention. Plus: My neighbors from Dublin sound off on Hollywood's Ireland obsession.

Mar 20 •

A Few Words About the Oscars

Plus, a chat with "Damsel" author Evelyn Skye about writing through rejection and conquering her first red carpet.

Mar 12 •

February 2024

Yes, Pedro Pascal Should Make a Rom-Com

Presenting: My shortlist of the most promising — and overlooked — romantic leading men.

Feb 28 •

The Four Husbands of Jennifer Lopez

Making sense of "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story."

Feb 21 •

Cher and Paul Giamatti: A Missed Connection

Plus: Valentine's Day links!

Feb 14 •

The Holly Golightly Sweepstakes

Before Truman Capote's Swan scandal, who inspired "Breakfast at Tiffany's"?

Feb 7 •

January 2024

Did 'Barbie' Direct Itself?

It's a good question!

Jan 24 •

Making Fetch Happen

A chat with author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong about "Mean Girls."

Jan 16 •

Much Ado About Glen Powell

The rising star battles Sydney Sweeney in "Anyone But You."

Jan 9 •

December 2023

In Praise of Second-Rate Hallmark Holiday Movies

Notes on Christmas camp.

Dec 12, 2023 •

November 2023

The Best Romantic Comedies Ever Made

My favorites, featuring schmaltzy, spicy cameos from Cary Grant, Julia Roberts, Seth Rogen and Ali Wong, among other genre stars.

Nov 30, 2023 •

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