Tag: Romance
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YOU, ME & TUSCANY is All the RomComs We’ve Loved Before
You, Me & Tuscany is something new, something borrowed, and something true to the tropes Romance lovers crave. But how did we feel about it
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Girl, What is Happening on ‘MARRIAGETOXIN’?
What did we just watch and why are we going to do it again? MARRIAGETOXIN arrives on Crunchyroll today. Here are our first reactions
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‘The Storyteller’s Secret’ is a Lovely Tale of Redemption & Romance
The Storyteller’s Secret pulls at your heartstrings in multiple ways to play a symphony of beautifully raw emotions.
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Romantasy Hijinks Abound in ‘This Will Be Interesting’, E.B. Asher’s Delightful Sequel to ‘This Will Be Fun’
This Will Be Interesting lives up to its name; you’ll be thoroughly entertained the whole way through.
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Howl’s Moving Castle meets Emily Wilde in ‘Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter’ by Heather Fawcett
We’re stepping into the first book by Heather Fawcett since the Emily Wilde trilogy. Did she pull us back in with Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter?
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WATCH IT HONEY! Here’s Our Valentine’s Day Watch List That’ll Put Hearts In Your Eyes
Whether love is the point or the punctuation, here are the movies and shows that’ll put heart-eyes on your Valentine’s: WATCH IT, HONEY!
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‘Wonder Man’ and ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 HOT GOSS: Pouring out the Tea (A LARP)
Our Rioters break down the new Marvel/Disney+ series Wonder Man, before journeying over to Regency-era London to spill all the tea on Bridgerton Season 4.
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Let’s Talk About Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1: A Ton of Fun with Sophie and Benedict (but We Have Notes)
Dearest fanatical readers, Bridgerton Season 4 has arrived, and we’re having a ball talking about Part 1
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The WildeHopps Agenda: No One Told Me Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde Were This Much of a Power Couple?!
Why didn’t y’all tell us about WildeHopps, the Zootopia slow-burn? We love love over here, cousins. We had to set sail on this ship
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Girl, Your Man is a Villain in ‘All Super-heroes Need Photo Ops’ by Elizabeth Stevens
Electrical sparks fly, the death count is high, and backs get cracked in super spicy ways when Taranis meets Monika in Elizabeth Stevens’ new Supers in the City book
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As Many Souls as Stars: A Gothic Romantasy Where Light & Darkness Collide
This gothic love story is wrapped in dark romanticism that veers between enchanting and wicked; it’s not for the faint of heart but instead for those who wish to be consumed.
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Episode Appetizer: May I Ask for One Final Thing? [Episodes 3 and 4]
I’m glad I stuck with May I Ask for One Final Thing? It’s more than a brawler’s delight, and here’s why
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‘Genie, Make a Wish’ – Snuggle Up to this Devil versus Psycho Romantasy Rom-Com
Kim Woo Bin is a devilish genie, while Suzy is a psychopath who loves to throw a fit (and a Birkin bag) in this borderline villainous, romantic comedy surprise: Genie, Make a Wish
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Love, Brooklyn? Love Might Be a Bit Strong…
The film “Love, Brooklyn” gives nostalgia for Black romantic films but falls short of capturing the essence of Brooklyn. Despite excellent actors, the chemistry between them is lacking. Overall, it’s a decent, if a bit…
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Prime’s ‘The Map That Leads to You’ Is a Summer Popcorn Kind of Love
A lovely romance that takes you on an adventure of a lifetime.
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High School Isn’t Hell, It’s Purgatory in ‘Immortal Consequences’ by I.V. Marie
You don’t just endure Blackwood Academy, you play to win – ‘Immortal Consequences’ by I.V. Marie
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The ‘Materialists’ Debate
Is Materialists a visually stunning take on modern love or a shallow swipe at the cost of dating? William and Sherin go 1v1 in a debate about Celine Song’s latest—where they agree, where they clash,…
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‘The Retirement Plan’ is Packed Full of Sixty-Something Escapades & Hitman Hijinks
The Retirement Plan is a hilarious tangle of interpersonal relationships fueled by miscommunications used to brilliant effect.
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I Don’t Think the Makers of Will Trent Understand How We Feel About Cricket (but they’re about to)
We’re 14 episodes into Will Trent Season 3 and we’re still not over Cricket and that shattering KABOOM. Showrunners, Liz Heldens and Daniel T. Thomsen, where’s the romance we were promised?
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Series Appetizer: WITCH WATCH [Episodes 1–3]
Childhood friends Nico and Morihito are about to learn that being roommates gets complicated when one of you can’t control their spells and the other takes “protective duties” way too seriously.
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‘Pulse’ is the Next Big Medical Drama to Get Your Heart Racing
Get ready for some drama-fueled complications, stat.
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‘A Nice Indian Boy’ is a Lovely Queer Rom-Com That Shines in its Emotional Depth
A Nice Indian Boy is a sweet and layered rom-com treat for everyone to enjoy.
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Josh Duhamel & Minka Kelly Bring Romance & Drama to Texas in the ‘Ransom Canyon’ Trailer
Netflix’s new modern western drama will debut on April 17 and promises a sweeping tale of love, loss, and loyalty.
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The Lamplighter’s Bookshop: A Charming Romance Set in 19th Century York
The Lamplighter’s Bookshop is a lovely historical romance that will capture both your heart and your imagination.
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Simone Ashley Looks for a Wedding Date in the ‘Picture This’ Trailer
Our beloved Simone Ashley is on a quest to capture our hearts once again with her upcoming rom-com, Picture This.
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Episode Appetizer: Honey Lemon Soda [episodes 1 & 2]
Was there ever a period in your life where everything fit precisely where it was supposed to? Welcome to the struggle that is the life of Uka Ishimori
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The Starlight Heir – A Tale of Royals, Romantasy, and the Risk of Ruin
Set in a world enriched by multicultural mythology, The Starlight Heir offers a vividly imagined universe where Suraya and Roshan will either learn to trust each other or die trying
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Sue Lynn Tan’s Sweeping New Romantasy ‘Immortal’ is Going to Run Away with Your Heart
This is a must-read for any romantasy fan; Immortal takes the genre into the skies for an unmissable and truly unforgettable adventure.
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Episode Appetizer: Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You. – “An Awful Birthday” [episode 1]
Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You. is a sugar-sweet high school anime where Mizuho has to deal with the pitfalls (and advantages) of being surrounded by cute boys.
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Episode Appetizer: Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms [Episode 1]
Mona-chan’s new classmate, Medaka, is impervious to her charms, and this queen bee can’t take it
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‘Laid’ and How the New Peacock Series Seduced Me
I got into a f*cked-up rom-com situationship with the new Peacock series LAID and I’m not sorry
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‘Carry-On’ is a Non-Stop High-Octane Thriller that Combusts into Action
It’s Captive Christmas Season and ‘Carry-On’ with Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, and Danielle Deadwyler is the new action-thriller for your Hostage Eve celebrations
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The Wolves Head on Treacherous New Adventures in ‘A Sky of Emerald Stars’ (Golden Court #2)
A Sky of Emerald Stars is a decent addition to the Golden Court romantasy world, building the momentum towards what promises to be an epic showdown.
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‘An Island Strange and Wild’ is a Beautifully Haunting Retelling of ‘The Secret Garden’
An Island Strange and Wild is a love letter to the natural world and all the magic it inspires.
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‘The Baby Dragon Café’ is a Warm & Fuzzy Romantasy Read
The Baby Dragon Café is an endearingly cozy read that will keep you smiling all the way through.
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Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez: A Musical Journey Through Crime, Identity, and Change
If you have the opportunity to see Emilia Pérez in the theater, go. The film will be worth watching on Netflix at home as well.
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Hallmark Countdown to Christmas – Jingle Stop Tour
Welcome to CHRISTMAS! It’s a TAD BIT EARLY…but who doesn’t LOVE a Hallmark Christmas Movie!? So, when we got the chance to go ring in the most wonderful time of the year a little early…
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Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ Delivers Grit, Humor, and a Dose of Realism
I think I first heard about Anora in the spring when all the baller critics who got to go to Cannes were talking about it all over Film Twitter, the articles, and Podcasts.
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‘Saturday Night’ Feels Live
‘Saturday Night’ captures the real-time tension and chaos behind the scenes, as the cast and crew scramble to prepare for the first live show.
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‘We Live in Time’ Keeps Us Waiting
In We Live in Time, director John Crowley and writer Nick Payne present a buzzy ‘slice-of-tribulation’ that—despite its loveliness and tender performances—trades its early warmth for subtle dissatisfaction
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‘Dan Da Dan: First Encounter’ Takes Off: A Fresh and Exciting Anime Adaptation That’s Bound to Be a Hit
It was the summer of 2022 when I learned of a new upstart manga blowing up the charts over in Japan from all the different sites I read and checked out to see what was…
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Hallmark’s Sense and Sensibility is Jane Austen with a Fairytale Flair and Romanclusivity
This film has the quality of illustrations lifted off the pages of a book of fairytales. The characters are flawless, the costuming is vivid whimsy flirting on the fantastical, and the storytelling carries the harder…
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One Day (2024)
One Day you’ll fall in love, but when? If you’re ready to dive headfirst into a whirlpool of emotional push and pull, you’re ready to press play…
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Argylle Review: My Grandmother Would Call it Foolishness (and She’d Be Right)
“Complexity is good in a spy caper,” you’ll need to chant that phrase for most of the 2 hours and 19 minutes runtime. In the realm of not-quite-right action comedies, there are falters and there…
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Red, White & Royal Blue (the movie)
Casey McQuiston’s book is a big swoony romance. And we crave that here on RIOT-US. We had to review Red, White & Royal Blue
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Queen Charlotte: The Event, The Backstory, and the Review
The series unfolds like a six-course feast, made to delight you, satiate you, and keep you in your seat indulging in more. It’s lovely but it isn’t gentle.