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Is real-life romance anything like a Hollywood romantic comedy? This week we’re discussing portrayals of love and relationships in fiction, and what makes a love story feel real and grounded, versus hollow and schmaltzy.
The Invite (2026) | I Want Your Sex (2026) | Relationship Movies | High Fidelity (2000) | When Harry Met Sally… (1989) | Barriers to Union | Love Triangles | The F Word/What If (2013) | Threesome (1994) | Sanctuary (2022) | Skylight (2024) | Friends-to-Lovers | Plus One (2019) | Romantic Comedies vs. Romantic Dramas | What Feels Romantic? | Sleeping with Other People (2015) | A Lot Like Love (2005) | Matt and Mara (2024) | I Love You, Man (2009) | Fantasy vs. Reality | A Perfect Pair | Say Anything… (1989) | Not Frivolous | Pillion (2025) | Underrepresented Aspects of Love | Non-Monogamy | Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) | Healthy Conflict | Caretaking | Queer Relationships | The Birdcage (1996) | Fire Island (2022) | Heated Rivalry | Expectations | Instant Attraction | Sexual Difficulties
Credits:
Music by PROTODOME
Artwork by Addison Finch
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The Invite
letterboxd.comI Want Your Sex
letterboxd.comHigh Fidelity
letterboxd.comWhen Harry Met Sally…
letterboxd.comThe F Word/What If
letterboxd.comThreesome
letterboxd.comSanctuary
letterboxd.comSkylight
letterboxd.comPlus One
letterboxd.comSleeping with Other People
letterboxd.comA Lot Like Love
letterboxd.comMatt and Mara
letterboxd.comI Love You, Man
letterboxd.comSay Anything…
letterboxd.comPillion
letterboxd.comBob & Carol & Ted & Alice
letterboxd.comThe Birdcage
letterboxd.comFire Island
letterboxd.comPROTODOME
protodome.bandcamp.comAddison Finch
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