Tag: rom-com
Makeovers: Analysing the Stages of the ‘Makeover Scene’ in Hollywood Rom-Com Movies
An analysis on the makeover scenes in Hollywood Romantic-Comedy movies. From ’90s classics like Pretty Woman to modern makeovers. Movies in this article include Moonstruck, Clueless, Miss Congeniality, The Princess Diaries, The Devil Wears Prada and The House Bunny. The different stages analysed include hairstyles, makeup, manners and new clothes.
Femme Filmmakers Festival Interview: An In-depth Conversation with ‘Makeover Movie’ Director, Sue Ding
Writer, Editor and Director of Makeover Movie, Sue Ding discusses her film background, movie influences and the typical makeover movie montages seen in so many Hollywood Rom-Coms. The playful editing of this essay-style film covers pop-culture references from Old Hollywood to modern cinema. Get to know Sue and the influences behind the making of Makeover Movie.
Romantic Comedy Review: Off the Menu
I’m not a huge fan of romantic comedies, I often find them cheesy, predictable, unrealistic and cliched; however I found Jay Silverman’s Off The Menu to…
There’s Nothing Funny About Romance: Alternative Films for this Year’s Valentine’s Day
I’m very cynical when it comes to the genre of Romantic Comedies. Whenever I find myself in the position of being forced to watch a…
