Romantic Comedies

The Sun Never Sets on the Romantic Comedy (Until It Does)

Another terrific contribution from Charlotte Hornsby, this time on the third installment of the Richard […]

Mockingbird / 6.11.13

Rom-Com Obstacles and Mockingbird at the (Alternate) Oscars

In this month’s issue of The Atlantic, critic Christopher Orr asks, “Why Are Romantic Comedies […]

David Zahl / 2.27.13

Another Week Ends: John Carter, Obesity FAILs, Mary Karr on Suffering, Winning!, Friends with Kids, Springsteen’s Wrecking Ball and Community Returns

1. “I am not Jesus, but I have the same initials.” Thus sang Jarvis Cocker […]

David Zahl / 3.9.12

Another Week Ends: Conan, Benefits of Tears, Don Miller, Romantic Comedies, TRON

1. An insider’s perspective on Conan O’Brien’s final days on The Tonight Show by Todd Levin […]

David Zahl / 7.23.10