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Romance

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The High Note Review

Dakota Johnson stars as aspiring record producer and PA to Tracee Ellis Ross’s legendary R&B star in Late Night director Nisha Ganatra’s easy-going music industry crowd-pleaser.

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  • 5th June 2020
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EIFF 2019: Ode to Joy Review

Martin Freeman stars as a man with cataplexy in this sweet, funny and beguiling romantic comedy from director Jason Winer.

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  • 29th June 2019
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EIFF 2019: Yesterday Review

Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis explore a world without The Beatles in this winning romantic comedy.

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  • 18th June 2019
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A Star is Born Review

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga shine as star-crossed lovers in the latest update of this classic romantic melodrama.

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  • 16th October 2018
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Love, Simon Review

Nick Robinson stars in Greg Berlanti’s smart and engaging teen romance Love, Simon.

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  • 12th April 2018
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The Big Sick Review

Silicon Valley star Kumail Nanjiani gets an Apatow-endorsed showcase with this heartfelt and hilarious true story of the early days of his relationship.

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  • 3rd August 2017
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EIFF 2017: Modern Life is Rubbish Review

Freya Mavor and Josh Whitehouse relive their relationship through their CD collection in Daniel Jerome Gill’s winning romcom.

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  • 22nd June 2017
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Fifty Shades Darker Review

James Foley’s sequel to 2015’s Fifty Shades of Grey treats the material with a sly wink, but still can’t overcome the problematic central relationship.

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  • 15th February 2017
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How To Be Single Review

Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson and Alison Brie star as a group of New York singletons in this charming romantic comedy.

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  • 22nd February 2016
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Brooklyn Review

Saorise Ronan is torn between Emory Cohen and Domhnall Gleeson in John Crowley’s ’50s set immigrant tale.

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  • 15th November 2015
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