This is a joint post with Jen Heart of Heartforms and is cross-posted on her site. Romance probably isn’t the first thing to come to mind when you think of the apocalypse, or telepathy, or the embodiment of death. Yet these have been major elements in some of the most watchable romantic films available on … [Read more…]
It’s August, and I’m focusing on the romance trope of friends who become lovers. 13 Going on 30 is a cute romance that, paired with the second-chance and forbidden romance tropes, shows a pair of friends who fall for each other–in two different timelines. A quick recap of this 2004 film for those of you who … [Read more…]
This month I’m focusing on second-chance romance for Romance Trope Tuesday, and today I’m examining two movies that use this trope: Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong (2015) and Take Care (2014). The nature of a couple’s first chance can vary, from a casual flirtation to an unexpected hookup to a long-term relationship. This colors the second … [Read more…]
I’m over at romance site Lady Smut today sharing the best forbidden romances currently streaming on Netflix. If you have time and love movies, pop over and let me know what you think of these films–and if I’ve missed any on this list.
I’ve over at Lady Smut today talking about robot/human pairings, the comic Alex + Ada, Ex Machina, and what robot women can tell us. Check it out and let me know what you think!
I’m over at the romance site Lady Smut today talking about horror movies that center on women’s sexuality. Read the post here. This list of films contains, not coincidentally, some of my favorite horror flicks. I love a good scare, but even moreso I love it when there’s a deeper meaning behind the monsters, murder, … [Read more…]
The Writers Who Read series continues this week with Jason M. Hough. Who are you? I’m Jason M. Hough, author of ZERO WORLD and THE DARWIN ELEVATOR. Which book or series was your gateway into the world of reading? The first book I can remember picking up on my own and enjoying was Sword of … [Read more…]
We’re not even through July yet, I know, but as someone who believes in anticipation being a key part of happiness, I’ve been noting on my calendar the books, shows, and movies releasing that I’m most looking forward to as the summer wanes and the school year begins (and beyond). Here are ten, in the order of … [Read more…]
I want things I can probably never have. I’m not talking about having more money or halting the aging process. I’m talking about strange and delightful things that aren’t exactly realistic or even possible, but I’d love to see happen anyway. Like: 1. A greater social acceptance of cosplay so I could dress up as a character, … [Read more…]
Along with compiling Netflix lists of the best streaming romances with Jen Heart, I’m starting to write longer reviews of movies on this site. With a lot of screenwriting tips and tricks increasingly being used by novelists, watching rom-coms is a great way to learn about telling a romantic story in any form. But really, who needs an … [Read more…]