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New Year's Eve: How is this Amateur Hour?
Lily reviews New Year's Eve, the star-packed romantic comedy from Garry Marshall—and finds a spectacular collection of famous actors, bizarre plotlines, terrible chemistry, and baffling filmmaking choices. Read more...
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A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter: Inject This Candy Straight Into My Veins
Lily reviews A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter, Netflix's sparkly, campy holiday special featuring Chappell Roan, Shania Twain, big musical numbers, ridiculous costumes, and plenty of naughty Christmas innuendo. Read more...
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Paris Christmas Waltz: Paris! Christmas! Waltz!
Lily reviews A Paris Christmas Waltz, a festive romance packed with ballroom dancing, Parisian scenery, Christmas magic, and enough questionable kissing to keep things interesting. Read more...
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Our Little Secret: Why, Exactly, Are You Keeping This Secret?
What happens when your childhood sweetheart becomes your ex—and then you discover you're dating siblings? Here's my snarky review of Lindsay Lohan's Netflix Christmas rom-com Our Little Secret. Read more...
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Meet Me Next Christmas: It Isn't This Hard to Get Pentatonix Tickets
A Pentatonix concert, a last-minute ticket hunt, a Christmas Eve adventure, and two people with undeniable chemistry? Here's my review of Netflix's Meet Me Next Christmas. Read more...
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A Biltmore Christmas Review I Can't Be Snarky, This Movie is Genuinely Lovely
A time-traveling screenwriter, a 1940s movie set, and a handsome leading man at the Biltmore Estate? Here's why A Biltmore Christmas might be the best Hallmark movie I've ever watched. Read more...
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The Merry Gentlemen: Dance for Me, Twinkletoes
A struggling family bar, a Christmas dance show, and Chad Michael Murray with his shirt off? Here's my review of The Merry Gentlemen, Netflix's delightfully cheesy small-town Christmas romance. Read more...
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A Merry Scottish Christmas: Mom, I Will Not Be Mad if You Are a Secret Scottish Duchess
A secret Scottish duchess, a family castle, a handsome Scot, and Lacey Chabert being effortlessly charming? Here's my review of A Merry Scottish Christmas, a delightfully ridiculous holiday romance. Read more...
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Hot Frosty There is Nothing Sexier than Ice Cold Abs
A magical scarf, a ridiculously handsome snowman, and a Christmas romance that knows exactly how absurd it is. Here's my review of Netflix's Hot Frosty. Read more...
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Growing the Big One: What Are They Doing to Those Pumpkins?
A pumpkin-growing contest, a small town, a $50,000 prize, and Shannen Doherty pretending to be a gardening influencer? Here's my delightfully snarky review of Growing the Big One. Read more...
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Lisa Frankenstein: A Rom-Com for Spooky Season!
What happens when a grieving teen falls for a handsome corpse? Lisa Frankenstein turns a gothic romance into a neon-soaked, campy horror comedy about self-discovery, revenge, and becoming the villain. Read more...
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Beautiful Disaster: Did Someone Say Pidge?
A college romance, an underground MMA fighter, a 30-day bet, and enough red flags to fill an entire campus? Here's my snarky review of Beautiful Disaster. Read more...
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Bridgerton 3.2: Regency Romance is so Weird
Penelope and Colin finally get their season, but is it everything a romance fan hoped for? Here's my Bridgerton Season 3 review, including the romance, character development, fashion, and Cressida... Read more...
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Bridgerton 3.1: What a Tease!
Penelope Featherington is finally getting her love story! Here's my Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 review, featuring Colin, gorgeous Regency fashion, romance, and plenty of Cressida Cowper's unforgettable hairstyles. Read more...
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The Greatest Hits: Never Leave the House Without Headphones
What if the right song could take you back to the happiest moments of your life? The Greatest Hits blends romance, music, grief, and time travel into one surprisingly thoughtful... Read more...
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Irish Wish: LiLo's Unlucky in Love
Lindsay Lohan heads to Ireland for a magical second chance at love in Irish Wish. Here's my review of this charming, ridiculous, and delightfully predictable Netflix rom-com. Read more...
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Anyone But You: Much Ado About Swimsuits
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell are absurdly hot, Australia is gorgeous, and the plot is… there. Here's my review of Anyone But You, a modern Much Ado About Nothing rom-com. Read more...
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Christmas With the Campbells: That is NOT a Colorado Accent
In Christmas With the Campbells, Jesse (Brittany Snow) is preparing to go back to her boyfriend Shawn's (Alex Moffat) house for Christmas when he unexpectedly breaks up with her. "We kept... Read more...
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A Beauty & The Beast Christmas: There's a Christmas Psycho Out There For Everyone
What happens when a Christmas influencer gets a chemical burn and fakes an engagement for followers? A Beauty and the Beast Christmas happens—and it's gloriously, wonderfully bad. Read more...
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Last Christmas: This Christmas Store has Everything Except Mental Health
I expected a cute Christmas rom-com. I did not expect a ghost boyfriend, a heart transplant, and a twist that completely changes the movie. Here's my Last Christmas review. Read more...
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Mystery on Mistletoe Lane: Men Will Literally Create An Elaborate Christmas-Themed Scavenger Hunt That Takes 60 Years to Be Solved Instead of Going to Therapy
A cozy Christmas mystery with romance, family secrets, and a suspiciously festive old house? Here’s my review of Hallmark’s Mystery on Mistletoe Lane—including the clues, chemistry, and one very questionable... Read more...
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Pumpkin Pie Wars: "Who would have thought a pumpkin pie contest would have the ability to alter both our lives?"
Looking for a cozy holiday rom-com with plenty of pumpkin pie? Pumpkin Pie Wars serves up rival bakeries, enemies-to-lovers chemistry, family feuds, and one unforgettable Golf Dad. Read more...
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I Was Going to Get So Much Done This Weekend
Need a feel-good rom-com? Rye Lane follows two recently heartbroken strangers who meet by chance and spend a colorful, chaotic day exploring South London together. It's funny, vibrant, and incredibly... Read more...
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I See A Lot of Lawbreakers in the House Tonight!
I revisited the Magic Mike trilogy for the dancing, the Channing Tatum, and, obviously, the abs. Here's my ranking of Magic Mike, Magic Mike XXL, and Magic Mike's Last Dance. Read more...
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This is My Superbowl
Valentine's Day called for a rom-com, so I watched Your Place or Mine. Find out whether Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher's long-distance friendship delivers the romance and chemistry it promises. Read more...
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Potatoes are the World's Most Perfect Food
From irresistible latkes to holiday romance, I review two Hanukkah rom-coms. Find out why Mistletoe & Menorahs became a new favorite and why Menorah in the Middle left me with... Read more...
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Santa's Stalker
Can an adult who believes in Santa still find love? I review Netflix's I Believe in Santa, rank my favorite 2022 holiday rom-coms, and share which festive movies are worth... Read more...
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Meta Christmas
Can a holiday rom-com about making holiday rom-coms capture the magic? Read my review of A Hollywood Christmas, a festive meta romance filled with movie-making, Christmas tropes, and behind-the-scenes Hollywood... Read more...
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British Accent = 10x Cuteness
Looking for a charming holiday rom-com? Read my review of Amazon Prime's Your Christmas or Mine, a delightful Christmas romance packed with family chaos, British humor, and festive heart. Read more...
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Christmas With You Haven't I Seen This Before
Looking for a cozy Christmas romance? Read my review of Netflix's Christmas With You, starring Freddie Prinze Jr. and Aimee Garcia, a heartwarming holiday rom-com filled with music, family, and... Read more...
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Holiday With a Head Injury
Is Falling for Christmas worth adding to your holiday movie marathon? Read my review of Lindsay Lohan's festive Netflix rom-com filled with cozy Christmas charm, predictable romance, and plenty of... Read more...
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Holiday Movie Bonanza Begins!
Looking for holiday rom-coms to stream? Read my reviews of Netflix's A California Christmas and A California Christmas: City Lights to find out if these festive romances deserve a spot... Read more...
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Ehh, It's-A Italy: Seconda Parte
I returned to Italy for two more Netflix romances! Read my reviews of Jumping From High Places and Love & Gelato to see which Italian rom-com is worth the trip. Read more...
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Ehh, It's-A Italy
Dreaming of Italy? Read my reviews of Netflix's Love in the Villa and Toscana to find out which romantic comedy is worth your time, and which one left me frustrated. Read more...
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There is No Creature on Earth More Beautiful Than Jennifer Lopez
Is Marry Me worth watching? Read my spoiler-light review of Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson's celebrity romance, from its outrageous premise to its dazzling musical performances. Read more...
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Jane Austen is the Benevolent Matriarch of All Romancelandia
Two modern Jane Austen adaptations, two very different results. Read my reviews of Hulu's Fire Island and Netflix's Persuasion to find out which Austen retelling deserves a spot on your... Read more...
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Sweet Teen Babies in Love!
Looking for a feel-good Netflix series? Read my review of Heartstopper, the charming YA romance about first love, friendship, and growing up that's full of heart. Read more...
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My Husband Picked This Movie
Is Sneakerella worth watching? Here's my spoiler-light review of Disney+'s modern Cinderella retelling, featuring musical numbers, sneaker culture, romance, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Read more...
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Gay Pirate Romance, Yes Please!
Looking for your next binge-worthy romance? Lily Cahill reviews HBO's Our Flag Means Death, the hilarious pirate rom-com starring Taika Waititi and Rhys Darby, plus the wholesome charm of The... Read more...
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Exactly What I Want From Every Movie
Looking for a fun adventure rom-com? I review The Lost City starring Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, and Brad Pitt—a hilarious treasure hunt packed with romance, action, and laugh-out-loud... Read more...
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Do You Need a New Podcast?
Looking for your next favorite romance podcast? Here are three must-listen shows for romance readers, featuring free romance audiobooks, book discussions, tropes, and heartfelt love stories perfect for your next... Read more...
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Movie Review Triple Header The Many Cyranos
What happens when you watch three wildly different adaptations of Cyrano de Bergerac back-to-back? I compare Roxanne (1987), Whatever It Takes (2000), and Cyrano (2021) to see which version delivers... Read more...
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New Installment in the NPCU
Looking for a fun, over-the-top romantic comedy? I review Netflix's The Royal Treatment, breaking down its royal romance, fairy-tale charm, hilarious absurdity, and why it's the perfect feel-good movie for... Read more...
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Would You Watch a Show About Your Love Life?
Looking for your next binge-worthy drama? I review HBO Max's Love Life Seasons 1 and 2, exploring modern relationships, romance, heartbreak, and why this thoughtful series is worth adding to... Read more...
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Exciting News!
After a difficult year away from writing, I finally found my way back—one handwritten page at a time. Here's the story behind Sons of the Alpha, my brand-new wolf shifter... Read more...
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Who Can Sleep When There's So Much to Watch?
Looking for your next binge-worthy romantic TV show? From HBO Max hits like The Sex Lives of College Girls and Starstruck to laugh-out-loud rom-com moments, here are my spoiler-light reviews... Read more...
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I Watched Christmas Movies Part 3: Christmas Overload
Looking for your next holiday movie? Lily Cahill reviews Love Hard, Holiday in the Wild, and The Holidate with plenty of laughs, cozy tea, and honest opinions. Discover which Netflix... Read more...
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I Watched Netflix Christmas Movies Part 2: Princess Switcheroo
Is The Princess Switch trilogy the ultimate Christmas movie guilty pleasure? Join romance author Lily Cahill as she hilariously reviews all three Netflix holiday rom-coms, from royal identity swaps and... Read more...
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I Watched Netflix Christmas Movies So You Don't Have To
Looking for the best Netflix Christmas romance movies? Romance author Lily Cahill reviews A Castle for Christmas, Single All the Way, and Snowbound for Christmas, sharing which holiday rom-coms are... Read more...