Tag Archives: romance

Submergence (2017) Rated NR

Posted on May 17, 2018 by

James More is held captive by jihadist fighters off the coast of Africa; across the ocean, Danielle Flinders prepares to submerge into the Greenland Sea. While More and Flinders are separately confined, they each remember their romance from the year before. … Continue reading →

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The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1932) Rated NR

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

A Chinese warlord and an engaged Christian missionary fall in love. Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Nils Asther, and Toshia Mori. The Bitter Tea of General Yen is one of the first films to deal with interracial romance. As this was made before films were … Continue reading →

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Behind the Candelabra (2013) Rated TV-MA

Posted on May 12, 2018 by

The story of megastar Liberace and his six-year romance with Scott Thorson. Based on the book Behind the Candelabra: My Life With Liberace by Scott Thorson. Starring Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, and Eric Zuckerman. I think this film portrays Liberace’s life as well … Continue reading →

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Call Me By Your Name (2017) Rated R

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

In the 1980s, a teen in Italy falls for an older man. Based on the book by André Aciman. Starring Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, and Michael Stuhlbarg. This film left a bad taste in my mouth. The premise of the film … Continue reading →

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Miss Grant Takes Richmond (1949) Rated NR

Posted on April 8, 2018 by

A secretary unknowingly takes a job working for a bookie who is masquerading as a real estate agent. Starring Lucille Ball, William Holden, and Janis Carter. This film is a classic farce. Lucille Ball shows off her comedic talents before she … Continue reading →

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Dead Man Down (2013) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

A crime lord’s right-hand man and a woman seek revenge. Starring Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, and Terrence Howard. This film is supposed to be a thriller noir. The film doesn’t know what it is; it flows from being a romance to … Continue reading →

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For the People (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on March 29, 2018 by

Set in a federal court in New York City, the show follows young lawyers on the sides of both the defense and the prosecution. Starring Jasmin Savoy Brown, Wesam Keesh, Rahvaunia. Typical Shondaland fare, this show is fun to watch, taking … Continue reading →

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The Rebound (2009) Rated R

Posted on March 4, 2018 by

A single mom is captivated by a younger, sexy new neighbor. Starring  Catherine Zeta-Jones, Justin Bartha, Andrew Cherry. This is a mediocre romance- fun and cute at times, but easily forgettable. The chemistry is there between the actors, and the … Continue reading →

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Warm Bodies (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 1, 2018 by

A zombie saves a living girl from an attack and starts a relationship with her. Based on the novel by Isaac Marion. Starring Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Analeigh Tipton. This film is a zombie take on Romeo and Juliet that is … Continue reading →

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To Rome for Love (BRAVO) Rated NR

Posted on January 17, 2018 by

 A group of women head to Rome to find love. Starring Mercedes Young, Cece Counts, Diann Valentine. This is a reality show that takes a group of African-American women to Rome to find love. I have two problems with the show. … Continue reading →

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