Synopsis Sandwich is an erotic thriller drama film released in 2023 in the Philippines. It was directed by Jao Daniel Elamparo, and produced by Viva Films in collaboration with Vivamax Originals. The film portrays modern relationship issues in the context of a city preparing for a COVID-19 lockdown, delving into themes of lust, voyeurism, isolation, […]
Overview Maharot is an upcoming Philippine romantic drama film directed by Rodante Pajemna Jr. and is set to premiere on the Vivamax streaming platform. Spanning approximately 46 minutes, the film is classified as an R-18 adult drama due to its explicit themes and sensual content. However, beneath its provocative surface lies a poignant tale of
Introduction Peyton Reed’s Yes Man is a 2008 American romantic comedy that released starring Jim Carry, Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper, Rhys Darby, and John Michael Higgins. Yes Man is inspired by a book authored by British writer Danny Wallace, though the movie’s premise is considerably transformed. Yes Man, at its heart, is centered around the
Introduction In 2011, Catherine Hardwicke directed Red Riding Hood, turning the familiar fairy tale into a moody, romantic thriller. The film plunges into a snowbound, medieval village where a werewolf lurks, blending gothic dread, reluctant love, and a slow-burning mystery. Amanda Seyfried plays the eponymous heroine, supported by Shiloh Fernandez, Max Irons, and a strikingly
Synopsis “Aloha” is a film that blends aspects of romantic comedy and drama; it was directed by Cameron Crowe, a filmmaker known for his earlier works like Jerry Maguire and Almost Famous. Aloha was released in 2015 and sought to integrate portions of military life, corporate intrigue, and Hawaiian mystical culture into a narrative which
Synopsis The Vow is a romantic drama movie that was released in 2012. The movie features actors Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum as a couple whose relationship faces trials and tribulations due to a memory loss. It delves into critical social issues regarding love, commitment, identity, and resilience, and is inspired by the real-life account
Cruise is a romantic drama released in 2018 and written and directed by Robert D. Siegel. The film features Spencer Boldman and Emily Ratajkowski, and aims to capture the essence of American youth culture during the summer of 1987. Combines themes of coming-of-age nostalgia, forbidden love, cultural clash, living fiercely, classic street racing, and vintage
Overview The Hating Game is a romantic comedy that came out on December 10, 2021, and was directed by Peter Hutchings. The film is based on the bestselling novel by Sally Thorne, and the screenplay was written by Christina Mengert. The movie features Lucy Hale as Lucy Hutton and Austin Stowell as Joshua Templeman, who
On Swift Horses (2024) is a sweeping romantic drama directed by Daniel Minahan and written by Bryce Kass, based on Shannon Pufahl’s debut novel. The film’s setting is the United States in the 1950s, post-Korean War. It addresses carefully masked yearning, identity, and the perpetual conflict between autonomy and requirement, societal norms. It examines the
Introduction and Context Winter’s Tale, the 2014 film directed by Akiva Goldsman, brings Mark Helprin’s 1983 novel to life as a romantic fantasy drama. Anchored by Colin Farrell, Russell Crowe, and Jessica Brown Findlay, it charts a century-long journey that weaves magical realism with themes of love, redemption, and the clash between good and evil.
