Bros and the Absurdity of Modern Dating
There is something so utterly ridiculous and yet so completely sweet about Billy Eichner’s Bros. Only Eichner could write a movie about a podcast host, working as one of the museum curators at a new LGBTQ+ museum, falling in love with an estate attorney/aspiring chocolatier. Bobby Lieber (Eichner) must navigate not only the complex world of modern dating but also the nuances and changing discourse around gay culture. And it all works just about perfectly.
Marry Me: When Even Being a World-Famous Popstar Isn’t Enough
Glitzy and glamorous romantic comedies are nothing new; we have repeatedly discussed in lecture how urban settings and upper class characters are a mainstay of the genre. Romantic comedies that feature working women have also become increasingly common since the shift of labor that occurred in the postwar era. But how often have we seen a rom com about a female international music sensation?
Easy A: A Showcase & A Time Capsule
Let me start by acknowledging how unusual the plot is. The movie centers around a lonely teenage girl becoming an outcast after being shamed and bullied about losing her virginity. Not exactly Ferris Bueller's Day Off material. With that said, Emma Stone brings a certain sense of perky wit and sarcasm that makes the journey enjoyable and pleasant.