Romance

‘Vanya on 42nd Street’ (1994) is a clever, money-saving film

“Vanya on 42nd Street” (1994) is structured unlike anything I’ve seen before. It starts with the actors walking along the packed sidewalks of the Big

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‘Always Be My Maybe’ is exactly what you think it is – but not entirely to its detriment (Movie review)

You know what kind of movie “Always Be My Maybe” (Netflix) is, and the people who made it know what kind of movie it is,

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‘Karate Kid Part II’ (1986) a solid but safe sequel

“The Karate Kid Part II” (1986) is definitely a less sloppy film than the original, without its forbearer’s editing errors, but it’s also a slightly

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‘Winslow Boy’ (1999) grippingly chronicles small, crucial legal case

With “The Winslow Boy” (1999), writer-director David Mamet is as much using his name recognition as he is using his skill to bring an important

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‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ (1998) is a generation’s graduation party

There are ’90s teen movies with more shock value, but “Can’t Hardly Wait” (1998) is the one I point to as the “American Graffiti” of

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‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ stays strong in Season 1, Part 2

On the “Buffy” fan Facebook page I frequent, “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” (Netflix) is often mentioned when someone asks “What’s a new show that’s sort

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‘Cruel Intentions’ (1999) a timeless manipulation story

1999 was a landmark year for movies and TV, so we’re being bombarded by 20th anniversary celebrations of these classics. But is “Cruel Intentions,” from

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The top 100 ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ songs, ranked

“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” recently wrapped an amazing four-season run with Rebecca Bunch (co-creator Rachel Bloom) deciding to pursue love – as in her love of writing

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‘Varsity Blues’ (1999) smartly parodies teen sports flicks

I recall that the theater was packed with an enthusiastic crowd for “Varsity Blues” in January 1999. Not that it was a huge movie –

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Despite being from her point of view, ‘Summer ’03’ keeps teen’s world at a timid distance (Movie review)

“Summer ’03” (2018) had the misfortune of coming out the same year as “Eighth Grade,” which showed new blood can be wrung from the stone

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