tropes, and its profound impact. In the over 100 years of cinema, the romantic comedy genre has consistently drawn in audiences. The films offer a sense of escapism while highlighting the changing ...

According to academics, the romantic comedy has been a genre associated with women since its inception — and it's because of this association that it's considered inferior. Dr Stacy Gillis ...

For decades, the romantic comedy genre was full of meaningful love stories ... is a foolproof formula for a wonderful film. The entire trope of “enemies to lovers,” for example, pioneered ...

It skewers every rom com trope, has an incredible cast, and features a plus-size lead character. We’re excited already. Everyone keeps saying the romantic comedy is dead, and yet we see no ...