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tea-with-evan-and-me · 1 year

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Anon that talked about the coffee situation with Emma and her friend was spot on. As off this day, I still can't believe that some fans are still romanticizing that relationship. Some even claim that Evan still misses Emma but I don't think that's the case. Sometimes it takes a while for a person to realize their self-worth and that they deserve better. I also noticed that Evans career just skyrocket since their break-up. I think he's the kind of person that is just too nice and doesn't know how to set his boundaries straight or says when enough is enough. I remember in one of his interviews he mentioned that he hates screaming and yelling and that he's non-confrontional. When he has to do an angry scene, he admitted that that's all build up anger and he let's that all out during that kinda scenes. I also don't think he had the hots for Sophie. I saw the video where he kept looking at her. I sometimes do the same but that doesn't always mean you're into the person. They had more of a platonic relationship. Remember Lana Condor and Noah Centineo when they were shooting TATBILB. Their chemistry was on fire but they were just incredibly good friends. I believe Sophie was like Evans comfy person. They had to do a lot of interviews together and they are really good friends, so you get more comfortable around each other. Sophie is also a chill person like Evan, but I think it's disrespectful towards her marriage that some say that she should dump Joe or that they ship her with Evan . She and Joe are happily married. Evan also thinks Jennifer Lawrence is beautiful, so I think we would get the same reaction if it was him doing the interviews with her.

i agree that romanticizing emvan after all we know is weird and borderline offensive. i also feel like people surmising that evan misses emma is a projection - based on what? nostalgia? it seems like the situation was traumatizing and has had lasting effects on evan mentally. in general, his low self esteem has drawn him to problematic women. he needs therapy, not to go back to the source of countless problems. and we have zero proof that he and emma ended anything on good terms and remained friends like some people suggest. that’s literally a PR quote. they literally called the domestic violence arrest an unfortunate misunderstanding, too lol i highly doubt they are friendly, but obviously no one knows for certain. their relationship was always hot & cold. love one day and hate the next.

and re: sophie turner, i don’t think it’s that deep, personally. he may have had some fondness for her or found her beautiful but it obviously never went anywhere and she is happily married with kids. i don’t know of anyone actually shipping them, either. although they would’ve been cute together 😆

#evan peters #ask #emma roberts #anon ask

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triviareads · 2 years

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Do you think there’s a way for Colin/Luke N to ultimately be a successful romantic lead? Despite my immense dislike of Penelope, I’m not worried about Nicola. And maybe they will magically conjure better chemistry in S3.

But I still just don’t know what the writers are going for with Colin? Aside from their actors being more handsome/charismatic, Simon and Anthony have tragic backstories that make them sympathetic. But Colin is a third son who’s idle, not that bright, and kinda fratty. I think generally spares don’t make good/compelling heroes. If he had a profession or were in the military or something possibly, but how is he a catch if he’s just living off of the allowance Anthony provides? Benedict is too but at least he has his art and tried going to school for so he ostensibly has something going on?

I think a more dynamic and charming actor could’ve overcome the bad writing for Colin, but Luke N didn’t do that imo in S1 - S2. I don’t think a younger hero is necessarily bad - I wonder if S3 might work better if they took a more innocent & sweet YA romance type approach? Like grown women lost their minds over Peter in TATB…over course, Noah Centineo had a lot more charisma as well as palpable chemistry with Lana Condor. But at any rate, I think if they try to pretend Colin is a Man like Simon and Anthony it’ll be laughable. I think they have to take a markedly different approach and really make him distinct because I can’t see the Luke pulling off the ridiculous dialogue and swoony, verbose speeches like RJP and JB. But if Colin is simple but earnest it might work?

Penelope’s story is kind of a wish fulfillment thing but I don’t think that works if the guy she lands isn’t that great.

Yeah no unless he gets better material, becomes a better actor, and figures out how to have better chemistry with Nicola, I don't think Luke can do it.

As for his finances/career, I've said this before but Colin doesn't need a career. Anthony apparently gives him all the money he needs to travel or whatever, and he may have inherited some more money/unentailed property that leaves him comfortable without having to work. And by regency standards, that absolutely still makes him a catch. Like, working for a living was looked down upon in their aristocratic circles unless it was a "gentlemanly" occupation. The top catches were the people with titles/property (your Darcys, Anthonys, Simons) and then the untitled people who came from aristocratic families (like Colin) who had some means of living comfortably (by aristocratic standards), let it be through some "gentlemanly career" that their families often bought for them (say, they buy a younger son a military commission, or they gift them a living of a vicarage or whatever), or their families just had so much money like the Bridgertons apparently do that they can just give fat allowances that allow Benedict and Colin to maintain their gentlemanly living standards, and possibly increase that allowance to support their future wives and kids. Like, trust me, Benedict will never primarily be living off of his art, nor will Colin ever primarily live off of the colonizer's travel guides he writes. And that's fine! If the Bridgertons can afford it (like they seem to be able to), it's chill. Like, half the HR heroes don't actually work for a living and I don't hold them to the modern male romance novel hero standards that they need to be "doing something" to "provide" or whatever.

#bridgerton #colin bridgerton #they don't need to work for a living guys #ask

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mikeshanlon · 5 years

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the fbi didnt listen to me when i said to cast tyler alvarez as john ambrose BUTTTT they said i respect the vision and still gave us poc!john ambrose and im so thankful!!!

#jordan fisher is uwu so WIIIIIIG im still so excited #again ...... im just saying we know tyler and lana have good chemistry.... 👀👀👀 @ future romcoms...... put that noah casting energy to lana #emma talks too much #tatbilb

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geniejackman · 4 years

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Recasting Twilight

Okay everyone, buckle yourselves in. It’s quarantine and I have absolutely nothing better to do, so here we are! I decided to re-read Twilight for the first time in years, and it got me thinking about who could potentially be cast in the various roles if the book were remade as a film/mini-series today! (well, you know, not TODAY today, because corona).

Just a disclaimer- I won’t be casting any of the Forks High Students or the Volturi guard as I believe those should be opportunities for unknown actors. Same goes for Jacob and the Quileutes. Those roles should absolutely go to actors of Native American ancestry.

Please keep in mind that these are just my opinions, I’m in no way trying to infer that the original cast is bad. This is just something that I’ve been toying with in order to keep myself entertained, and for the general amusement of the 3 of you that follow me. I’ll continue on with the other books in separate posts if I feel like I have it in me after finishing this one up. Here we go!

Bella Swan - Anya Taylor-Joy

I’ve been fascinated by her ever since the one-two punch of The Witch and Split. She definitely has the capacity to get across the emotions of the character through facial expressions alone. She also has an understated beauty and charm that just seems very Bella.

Edward Cullen - KJ Apa

It’s all about the jawline baby...

Oh, okay, I guess I should actually list a few legitimate reasons.

Edward is described as having bronze colored hair in the book, which KJ definitely pulls off better than any real human should be able to. He’s also got the tense, sometimes overly-serious attitude of Edward down, while still having a killer smile and a great sense of humor.

Alice Cullen - Lana Condor

I know what you’re thinking, an Asian Alice?

Hear me out: Alice is petite, quirky, and full of energy and fun. Lana Condor fits that description to a T. She’s also dazzling, and would look great with the pixie hairdo. Also, like, all the Cullen kids are adopted, and the entire town of Forks knows they’re adopted, so there’s no need to make them all defacto white just because the parents are. Plus, look at her! She’s so darn cute! But she could also play the scenes where she needs to be scary and intimidating very well.

Rosalie Cullen - Dianna Agron

I know I’m about to fully out myself as a Glee stan (seasons 1-3 anyway), but Dianna has always been what comes to my mind when I think of breathtaking blondes. Rosalie is described in the books as the most beautiful person Bella has ever seen, almost too perfect. Diana is definitely that. She can play the mean girl, but she can also be snarky and bad-ass. She’s a little older than the rest of the cast playing the teens, but have you seen pics of her lately? The woman never ages. Almost like she’s a real vam... no... it couldn’t be...

Emmett Cullen - Noah Centineo

So I know Emmett isn’t a HUGE role, and Noah is a pretty big Hollywood heart-throb these days, but maybe he wouldn’t mind having a smaller role in what would definitely be a big-budget film/series. He’s a cutie and handsome as hell, but he’s also playful and tough like Emmett. I’m sure he’d also have a lot of fun in the fight scenes.

Jasper Cullen - Dacre Montgomery

After Stranger Things, I’m sure we’re all eager to see Dacre take on more high-profile roles. I think he could do a lot with Jasper both in the early films when he’s supposed to be slightly more demure and apart from the others, and then later when his leadership skills are called on. Plus, he and Lana would be adorable!!!

Carlisle Cullen - Matthew Goode

I’m taking a slightly different approach from the films with the casting for the parents from the original film, we’re going younger with Carlisle and Esme this time around in order to stay more accurate to the source material. In the books, Carlisle was 23 when you was changed, so if you think about it Matthew Goode is actually pretty old for the part (42). However, he can definitely appear younger than he is, all while giving the feeling that he’s lived hundreds of years. Plus, this is the guy that’s supposedly even more handsome than Edward, and Matthew definitely has the looks and the charm to pull that off.

Esme Cullen - Michelle Cockery

Esme is described by Bella as having a heart-shaped face with Silent Movie Star looks. Michelle literally looks like she’s stepped off an Old Hollywood set, and she’s so classically beautiful. Also, it would be interesting seeing her play a sweeter, kinder figure than we’re used to seeing on Downton Abbey. She has well-established chemistry with Matthew Goode from working with him on Downton, so they’d be very believable as the Cullens Mom & Dad.

Charlie Swan - Dylan McDermott

Yes, it’s the “20 Dollars? What do you need 10 Dollars for?” dad from Perks of Being a Wallflower. Dylan has experience playing dads, but he’s also played romantic figures, so you can see what would make 18-year-old Renee leave the big city.

Renee - Melanie Lynskey

Not only does Melanie really look like Anya, but she also NEVER. AGES. So she definitely can pull off the young-mom look. She’s also got this naive sweetness in all the characters she plays that is perfect for Renee.

James - Jonathan Groff

Okay, I know what you’re thinking. Not my sweet innocent Groffsauce, not my happy-go-lucky King George/Kristoff/Jesse St. James. Hear me out though- despite the ‘nice’ characters he plays, I feel like there’s a dark side to Jonathan that would be perfect for James. Also, aside from some snarls and dirty looks when the bad guys first meet the Cullens in the baseball field, James isn’t all that outlandishly evil. Bella notes that his voice is fairly ordinary, almost soothing. Jonathan definitely has that, and he’d have a lot of fun with the snarky lines and the ironic nature of the character.

Victoria - Mary Kate Wiles

Mary Kate is more of an Indie Actress, but I think she would bring something really unique to this big-budget-extravaganza. She can play seductive, sassy, and high-energy in the baseball field scene, and then she can transform into the vengeful, focused, crazed-killer in the later portions. Plus, it’s about time MK got some high-profile roles!

Laurent - Louis Garrel

Just what we need to finish off this first post, a seductive Frenchmen! Louis has the perfect look and a great accent for Laurent, and I think he would be amazing in the scene with Bella in ‘New Moon’. Honestly, after ‘Little Women’, I just need to see more of him in main-stream Hollywood.

That’s all for now! Like I said, we’ll see if I can work up the energy to cast ‘New Moon’, ‘Eclipse’, and ‘Breaking Dawn’! Let me know what you think of my choices. Who’s your dream cast??

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Hey Zal! Have you watched the to all the boys i've loved before movie? Do you think Noah and Lana had chemistry? If not, could you share your thoughts based on gifs?

I think Noah and Lana have better chemistry offscreen than they do onscreen. To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (and P.S. I Still Love You) is the perfect example of why I can’t really get invested in current teen dramas (especially ones produced by Netflix) that are considered really good because none of the actors feel natural, none of the actors inhabit their characters enough to make me feel like I’m watching people interact onscreen, I never forget that they’re actors

Everything feels staged, everything feels deliberate, everything feels artificial.

like it’s so stiff

For the first one, I remember everyone freaking out about the pocket spin and everyone freaking out that Noah was the one who suggested doing the pocket spin, OMG THE POCKET SPIN

the pocket spin looks like it’s something the actor suggested doing and so he did it because it’s cool and that makes me not believe the pocket spin and yes, Peter and LJ do stage things so people can believe they’re dating but as the movies goes on, the more and more they’re supposed to do things naturally because they actually like each other and nothing feels natural, oh my god, the hot tub, they were so hot in the hot tub

I mean were they?

Then it was all, watch the second movie, watch the second movie and see if John Ambrose and LJ have better chemistry and a better dynamic, and really it was the same thing

Anyway, I don’t dislike either movie, I just don’t find them memorable.

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tulipfarm · 4 years

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My review of To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You

i will not include spoilers from the book, for those of you who haven’t read the series. but just know, the book was soooo much better. and you should read it!

strongest aspects

the cinematography! it’s always so pretty and stunning. i really had to play some scenes back just to appreciate the beauty. and after watching the movie, i was so excited to see all the gifsets many talented content creators would create for this movie

lana’s chemistry with both noah and jordan. like, damn. relax??? they don’t make it easy for me to choose. i’m covinksy trash but the gazes from john ambrose??? i swoon!

of course, the honorable mention to lara jean’s style (as always). no one can beat it. everyone else can go home.

weakest aspects

the plot. i was afraid this would happen. it’s missing a lot of key points from the book and im not even sure what was the driving force. the movie felt rushed and the build up was choppy. kind of anticlimactic, compared to the book. i was disappointed (but regardless, i still loved watching it. must a movie be good for it to be enjoyable?)

character development outside of lara jean. i wanted more of kitty. more of chris. more of lucas. i feel like they had more purpose in tatbilb 1, but now? they’re just kinda there? but there was some slight development with gen, i guess

john ambrose & peter kavinsky. i’m not gonna say much, but john ambrose was supposed to be a much bigger character than he was in the movie. a bigger storyline. a bigger impact. a bigger click. nothing. nada. and peter? he’s great, but so, how do i say this? one-dimensional? we didn’t see many layers to him. not like we did in the first film. where was the jealousy?? barely any!!!

the dialogue. i mean, there are so many great quotes from the book that i was just dying to hear, and then, they just... didn’t say them!! don’t get me wrong, the script was cute and all, but i so badly wanted those iconic lines. ya know? for example: “let’s do it fucking for real, lara jean. let’s go all in. no more contract. no more safety net.” how could they miss THAT?

but to end on a high note: my favorite parts!

jordan fisher as john ambrose is a DREAM. whoever casted him is a genius! a goddamn genius!

lara jean and peter’s dates with the wish-making laterns and at the carnival were done so beautifully. i’m reblogging every gifset.

john ambrose + lara jean sitting together at the piano as he plays gave me all the feelings!! i had to replay that scene three times just to 1) watch her, then 2) watch him, and finally 3) watch both of them at once. yeah. it was absolutely necessary.

the metaphor of the snow globe, “glitter everywhere” and the scene of john ambrose and lara jean kissing as the snow falls. wow.

peter constantly kissing lara jean’s face, neck, lips, whatever, like the annoying lovesick boyfriend he is. god, i feel so single. stop it.

that scene where peter had to dissect an octopus but he was so grossed out, so lara jean said she’d do it. because, same. i could never.

after lara jean and peter’s first date, she closed the door and peter had a little “hell yeah!” moment. that was cute. give me more!

overall, tatbilb 1 still remains my favorite movie by far, and psisly, in my opinion, just wasn’t as great. but i’d be lying if i said i didn’t enjoy it. or that i wouldn’t rewatch it. because i would. i totally would.

#i feel like i could say more but ive only watched it once #anyway im gonna rewatch it later tonight lol #ps i still love you #tatbilb #tatbilb 2 #to all the boys i've loved before #peter kavinsky #lara jean covey #john ambrose mcclaren #jenny han #*my reviews

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aion-rsa · 3 years

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Best Romantic Movies on Netflix

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Romance movies are not that different from horror movies. Both are incredibly hard to pull off, are heavily watched during a cold time of year, and hopefully end with every character covered in blood.

With that in mind we present to you a list of the best romantic movies on Netflix. Because romance deserves it, damn it. Virtually every song ever written is a love song but poor romance can’t get a fair shake at the movies. Whether it be a rom-com or just a straight-up soul-enlightening/crushing romance, our list of the best romantic movies on Netflix will get you back in touch with your cold, dead heart.

Set It Up

Set It Up is Netflix’s most accomplished original romantic comedy yet.

Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell star as overworked assistants Harper and Charlie. Harper is an assistant to Kirsten (Lucy Liu) the woman behind a sports media empire. Charlie works for finance maven Rick (Taye Diggs). Harper and Charlie realize that their respective workloads might lesson if their bosses were more focused on their love life and less focused on work. So they…set them up.

Set It Up is a fun, novel high-concept romance movie positively filled with chemistry on all sides.

Outside In

We embrace every kind of love on our list of the best romance movies. Sometimes that includes some questionable, and some would say “icky” kind of love. So…Outside In is a teacher-student romance. But don’t panic! It’s ok.

Jay Duplas stars as Chris, a man who was wrongly imprisoned at age 18 and who is relased at age 38. When Chris is released, he immediately meets up with his old high school teacher, Carol (Edie Falco), who was his penpal when he was in prison. He wastes little time before he declares his love for her.

Despite its subject matter, Outside In is a mature, well-handled exploration of love and what it means to love someone for themselves as opposed to what they do for us.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

With a name as long as The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, the movie better be good to justify how many times we poor cultural commenters must type it out. Thankfully Guernsey is quite good!

Based on a book by the same name, Guernsey is a historical love story set in 1946. Lily James stars as British writer Juliet Ashton. Juliet begins exchanging letters with residents of the islands of Guernsey, which was under German occupation in WWII (so like two years before the movie starts). While there she meets the dashing Dawsey Adams (Michael Huisman) and romance begins to blossom.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is an excellent, watchable classical romance

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before

Oh hey! Another Netflix original with a long title based on a book. Like the Potato Peel Pie Society, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is another effortlessly enjoyable romantic romp – this time of the teen variety.

Lara Jean Song Covey (Laura Condor) experiences every young person’s nightmare when private love letters to five boys she has or has had crushes on suddenly and mysteriously become public. But fear not. This is a romance movie, not a horror movie. So this sudden reveal has to go well for Lara Jean, right? RIGHT?!?

To All the Boys P.S. I Still Love You

The To All the Boys team returns for a sequel that teaches kids the harsh lesson that there’s no such thing as happily ever after! OK, so that’s a bit harsh, but To All the Boys P.S. I Still Love You does bring back its characters for another round of romantic angst.

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Lara Jean (Lana Condor) is now officially Peter’s (Noah Centineo) girlfriend. But before they can relax and enjoy their lives together, an old flame of Lara Jean enters the frame. That’s right, John Ambrose (Jordan Fisher) is here and he wants to steal your girl, Noah Centineo.

The Danish Girl

2015’s The Danish Girl tells the story of a kind of love nearly unprecedented for its early 20th century time. Eddie Redmayne stars as artist Lili Elbe, who was born Einar Wegener and is believed to be one of the first individuals to receive sexual reassignment surgery. The film follows Lili’s journey and her love with wife Gerda Wegener (Alicia Vikander).

When Gerda asks her husband to stand in for a female subject in her painting, Einar does so and quickly comes to terms with the gender identity he’s been suppressing. The newly confirmed Lili and Gerda navigate this new dimension of their relationship and Lili continues her work as a subject for Gerda’s now very much in demand paintings.

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Beauty and the Beast

2017’s live-action version of Beauty and the Beast isn’t the best depiction of the classic fairy tale ever but that’s ok. It doesn’t have to be. All Bill Condon’s Beauty and the Beast really needed to be was a fun little dip into nostalgia with sumptuous visuals and a believable romance. On that front, everything goes according to plan.

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Emma Watson stars as Belle and Dan Stevens is her beast. Belle heads off from her small French town to the Beast’s castle to rescue her father. What follows is Stockholm Syndrome: The Movie. But sexier. Beauty and the Beast really does look good and Watson and Stevens have just enough chemistry to make this a worthwhile romantic experience.

50 First Dates

50 First Dates has a somewhat disappointing Rotten Tomatoes score. Ignore that. It’s probably partially due to many critics’ distaste for at least one of the actors in the above screengrab. Not that they can be blamed. The presence of Adam Sandler or Rob Schneider in any comedy is rarely a good sign. In 50 First Dates‘, however, it’s not an issue at all.

50 First Dates is a legitimately funny and romantic romantic comedy. Drew Barrymore stars as Lucy Whitmore, a woman with short-term memory loss. Due to a car accident, every day she wakes up believing it is October 13, 2002. Sandler’s character Henry Roth meets her in Hawaii and the two must overcome this bizarre condition to establish a lasting relationship.

Carol

Todd Haynes, director of Carol and Far From Heaven knows longing. And if there’s an element that makes for an excellent romantic movie experience its longing. That desperate sense is baked into nearly every frame of Carol. Based on a 1950s romance novel, Carol is the story of a young photographer (Rooney Mara) and an older woman going through a divorce (Cate Blanchette) undertaking a forbidden affair.

Forbidden because, you know, ’50s. And that’s where the longing comes in. Nothing is more romantic or sexier than a forbidden romance. Carol channels that romantic energy into something mature, fascinating and heartbreaking.

Silver Linings Playbook

Silver Linings Playbook is all about how generally terrible it is to be a Philadelphia Eagles fan. OK, fine – it’s only a little bit about that. This star-studded 2012 film from David O. Russell is more about the challenges in finding love when one isn’t sure they even love themselves.

Bradley Cooper stars as Pat Solitano Jr., a young man with bipolar disorder living with his parents after being released from a psychiatric hospital. Pat is determined to win back his ex-wife and to that end enlists the help of young widower Tiffany Maxwell (Jennifer Lawrence). The two become closer as they train for an upcoming dance competition and share their respective damages with one another.

Silver Linings Playbook works because Lawrence and Cooper have a real crackling chemistry. And they both just happen to be devastatingly, almost supernaturally attractive.

Runaway Bride

From stars Richard Gere and Julia Roberts to director Garry Marshall to conspicuous usage of enormous cell phones – Runaway Bride is an intensely ’90s film. And to the rightly organized mind, that just makes it the platonic ideal of a low-stress romantic comedy.

Roberts stars as Maggie Carpenter, an alluring young woman who has made a habit of leaving multiple fiancé’s at the altar. Gere is Ike Graham, a New York columnist seeking to tell the definitive story of this “runaway bride.” Runaway Bride is a charming experience that will make you think long and hard about how you really like your eggs prepared.

Loving

It feels reductive to call Loving a “romance” movie, as its more of a historical exploration of the very real, very tragic legacy of American racism. At its center, however, the film is about love.

Loving tells the story of Richard (Joel Edgerton) and Mildred Loving (Ruth Negga), a mixed-race Virginia couple challenging their state’s law against interracial marriage in the Supreme Court. The details of the Lovings struggle for basic human rights are astonishing. Edgerton and Negga’s empathetic performances make sure the film never loses sight of the humanity at play amid all the legal drama.

Always Be My Maybe

Everyone always talks about “the one who got away”, but what about “the one who was always kind of around”? 2019’s Always Be My Maybe tells of one such story.

Ali Wong (who wrote the film) stars as Sasha Tran and Randall Park stars as Marcus Kim. Marcus and Sasha grew up next door to each other and also embarked on a brief, ill-fated relationship in their teenage years. When Sasha returns to San Francisco to open a restaurant, she discovers that romantic energy remains between her and Marcus. But is that enough to spark love in the busy, chaotic adult world?

Always Be My Maybe has a lot to say about family and growth. It also features a truly winning performance from Keanu Reeves playing…Keanu Reeves.

The Kissing Booth

There’s an interesting dynamic at play in teenage romantic comedies. Oftentimes, the worse they are, the more watchable (and rewatchable) they become. The Kissing Booth is a prime example. Based on a book by the same name from Beth Reekles, The Kissing Booth isn’t exactly celebrated for its realistic portrayal of American teenagers.

Thanks to charming lead performances from Joey King, Jacob Elordi, and Joel Courtney, however, that doesn’t really matter. The Kissing Booth is all about how one girl’s first kiss turns into an emotional minefield of teen angst. That alone is enough to support 105 minutes of pure high school drama…and two sequels!

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Noah Centineo, Shameless Heartthrob

My date with the best thirst architect the internet’s ever seen.

Now, I put my hand here,” Noah Centineo instructs as he slides his hand in the back pocket of my jeans. “And then we walk a little, like this.” He leads me around the Coney Island Aquarium like that: hip to hip, smiling at each other, his hand, to reiterate, in the back pocket of my jeans. I’ve just shamelessly asked him to re-create his signature move from Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, an adaptation of Jenny Han’s YA novel, in which he plays Peter Kavinsky, the high-school jock at the center of the film’s romantic plotline. I watched the movie and mentally flagged this scene — where he’s trying to convince a cafeteria full of students he’s dating the protagonist, Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor) — as the one that made me wonder, Who is that guy? It’s a moment that belongs in a clip reel of classic, chemistry-laden movie moments, and I, a journalist, wondered if it could inspire the same feelings when executed in real life.

Centineo tells me how he totally improvised the move during filming. It was a thing he used to do with his ex-girlfriend. They’d be walking around, like we are now, and he’d realized he could sort of dance her around by the pocket and turn her, “just like this,” and boom, propelled by just a tug on my pocket, I’m suddenly facing him. We’re pelvis to pelvis. He’s smiling, comfortably, and I’m confronted with his hazel eyes, the scent of clean laundry, and pure pheromones. I sort of squeal, I think? Who can say, because I definitely black out for a second.

If I seem thirsty, well, isn’t that the point? At 22, Centineo is the most effective, addictive sort of heartthrob: the kind who absolutely loves being one, the kind who does everything in his power to make us thirst harder than we’ve ever thirsted before — and, yeah, it works. When the movie came out in August, Noah Centineo was immediately, breathlessly given the title of Internet’s Boyfriend. Now, with his second Netflix rom-com, Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, in which he plays yet another lovable, evolved jock, Centineo has graduated to full-on cultural obsession.

In less than a month his Instagram followers went from just under 800,000 to 9.5 million. In the movie, his character drives crosstown to buy his love interest her favorite Korean yogurt drinks — and no joke — Yakult stock has been going up. This man’s floppy hair is actually driving the market. He’s been stalked by fans and now employs an omnipresent security guard named Dave. He’s been the subject of a leaked nude scandal (“I understand why you have to ask that question,” he demurred when I asked him about a certain video that’s been making the rounds. “I just hope you understand why I’m not gonna answer it.”). His Twitter mentions are an anthology of fantasies — some chaste and some really not — written by women of all ages. “Tell them all to hit my line,” he says with a laugh.

We decide to tour the aquarium, where I’m idly waiting for him in the lobby when he walks in shirtless. Shirtless. Without a shirt. Holding his black T-shirt in his hand, instead of wearing it on his torso, which I can see right now. With my eyes. He has a real reason. He’s just been outside, taking pictures on a boardwalk in nearly 100-degree weather. But even with a rational explanation as to why he has no shirt on, the entrance is so on the nose it’s almost ridiculous: a smoking-hot leading man, walking into a room sweaty and half-naked. It’s like there should be a slowed-down frame rate, a treacly indie-pop song playing, a zoom-in of my pupils turning into those hunga hunga hearts. He hands his ticket to the woman at the front desk and apologizes, for some reason, for his bare chest. She makes him put his shirt back on, and greets me with a smile so huge, I can assure you he has zero cavities.

Even offscreen, Centineo, I observe immediately, has that whole thing. It wasn’t just good directing or the right song cued at the right moment that created the effect. He has all the qualities deemed necessary by early-in-life fans of Teen Bop and Devon Sawa at the end of Casper: white sneakers (Vans, of course), an easy charm, and a tendency to play it fast and loose with knowing, meaningful eye contact that says “I see you.” He knows the right way to lean against a wall, how to twirl a specific clump of hair so it slouches over one eye. He’s even got an imperfection you can moon over: this tiny scar on his chin from where his dog tried to rip his face off when he was a kid. When he greets me with a hug, it’s the kind of genuine, intentional, full-body contact that makes me feel like he’d write me a letter every day and build me a house.

“I’ve always played the love interest,” Centineo says. “I’ve trained for it for a while. These roles are just molds I can pour myself into.” He grew up in Miami, with a few years’ interlude in Park City, which he hated because he never felt like he fit in. He started acting as a preteen when he attended a general casting call sort of on a lark, but he enjoyed it so much he eventually dropped out of his Boca Raton high school sophomore year and moved to Los Angeles with his mom to pursue it full-time. Since then Centineo’s been playing graduating levels of “crush”: first on a tween-friendly Disney show Austin & Ally, then on a teen-friendly Freeform show, The Fosters, and now for admiring audiences of all ages on Netflix rom-coms (To All the Boys, Sierra Burgess, and one deep cut for the algorithm-determined real fans, SPF 18.)

“I like this rowboat. Do you want to sit in this rowboat,” he asks, upon discovering a fake rowboat stuck in the corner of an exhibition about ponds. (Fake rowboat, a move.) Ever the leading man, he gets in first to steady the fake boat, and helps me in. Then, he directs yet another adorable moment for us, and starts rocking the boat back and forth, like we’re on a real pond, laughing this huge, full-throated laugh like the only thing he’s ever wanted to do was crouch in a plastic rowboat with me. And even though we both know the answer to the question, I ask, “Why do you think everyone is going nuts over you right now?”

“People love love,” he says, and begins to explain how both of his recent movies “empower” people. “I think these are just great examples of feel-good films, how could you not like something that makes you feel good?”

He stops talking and looks at me, a little concerned. “If you’re still warm, we should move,” he suggests, perhaps noticing the sweat pouring from my forehead and rolling down to my chin. It’s such a hot day, even the AC inside has given up. “I just want you to feel comfortable,” he says thoughtfully, adding, “Don’t worry, I also sweat like a motherfucker.”

It’s now his mission to find the coolest spot in the aquarium. He leads me down some stairs, back up the same stairs once he realizes they lead to a bathroom. We go around all the exhibits, while he looks up at the ceiling, in the corners, searching for an air vent, determined to find the perfect spot to get the full blast. We finally do. “Can you feel it?” he asks, one last time, before he seems satisfied, parked in front of a manmade reef. It’s a specific sort of gallantry I recognize from his roles, the ones he describes as manly and masculine, but also “sensitive, emotionally intelligent, loving, nurturing, and protective.”

“That’s just what a great man is in life and in general,” he shrugs. In his two most well-known parts (both of which occurred in the past month) he plays an updated version of a familiar type of crush. In To All the Boys, a lacrosse player who loves Fight Club but drinks kombucha and falls for the film’s Korean-American protagonist. In the other, Sierra Burgess, a quarterback who thinks the cheerleader is way hot, but instead falls for the brainy girl who catfishes him. In both, he displays a preference for the unexpected love interest. In both, he drives a Jeep Wrangler, the preeminent car of teen crushes. He’s not the mysterious, brooding type à la Robert Pattinson in Twilight, he doesn’t have the cold, intellectual appeal of Timothée Chalamet’s character in Lady Bird. He’s not pure Zac Efron dumb-hot-frat boy or even the misunderstood, sexually experienced bad boy like the ones Adam Driver plays. What Centineo does well — and what nobody has really done with such conviction since Freddie Prinze Jr. — is play a simple, suburban-mall kind of crush with Stanislavski dedication. That’s it. He’s just fully nice and hot at a time that feels like “nice and hot” is a rare resource. He’s a throwback to a more classic sort of wish fulfillment.

In fact, Centineo can see a whole career based around this: being good at love. He imagines all the potential types of roles he can explore: romantic dramas, other types of rom-coms, action romantic comedies, edgier, more toxic and dangerous types of love. “There’s so many degrees to love. I think I have a lot more to offer the space,” he says. He’s got a few projects lined up already, most notably a movie coming out in 2019 called The Stand-In. He plays a post-grad who launches a start-up, which requires him to loan himself out as a fake boyfriend.

“Whoa whoa! That motherfucker just came through so quick! He ran up on us with his boy.”

Centineo jumps back and marvels at some large fish that just came swimming right at his head. He makes a kissy-fish face back at the fish. What a lovely time we’re having. Looking at fish! Then he points to a placard and carefully reads out the description for Slippery Dick, a type of fish native to this particular tank, and chuckles. Then I read one about the French Grunt. I have no idea what’s going on. I point to a particularly fascinating fish, and he leans in to see, angling his head so his hair brushes my hand. Our arms accidentally touch.

“How’d you get so good at flirting,” I’m compelled to ask.

“Am I flirting?” he laughs and leans and looks down at the floor. “I don’t know — I’m fucking so romantic. Like, such a romantic — it’s not even funny. I can’t help it. I swear to God, like, every day, the majority of my day is sentimental. You know, I’m thinking about past relationships I’ve been in, how I miss them so much or what I would do different, or why I wanna be with them again, or just moments I’d like to go back to or I know why I shouldn’t go back, and then you know, it’s just constantly love, love, love.”

He’s a Taurus, ruled by Venus, he offers by way of explanation. “That means a couple things: one, like I need a lot of nurturing, and two, Venus is love, I’m ruled by love.” His favorite movie is Gaspar Noe’s Love, his favorite feeling is being in love (which he has been, twice). I bet if you could cook Love and serve it over pasta, it would be his favorite meal. He lives, breathes, and expels love. His Instagram is a steady stream of soul-baring, puppy-dog-eyed selfies — “I’m pretty vain,” he jokes. His Twitter alternates between sort of yoga studio platitudes and vague flirtations like “Fuck…you’re so cute,” or, more in line with my personal interests, “THE BLACKER THE BERRY.”The messages are to nobody specific, he says — he’s single right now — they could be to somebody he just met, or he met before, or he saw across the room, or just to everybody.

Dating is going to be hard for him from now on, he suspects, even though he really doesn’t want to change how he pursues someone he likes (open-heartedly, passionately, purely) but he’s started worrying about the reasons people want to date him. Is it just because he’s more famous now? Do they just want to date Peter Kavinksy? But are Kavinsky and Centineo really so different? “I’m definitely not as innocent—” he says, with a gaze, because why say anything if you aren’t going to commit.

Centineo continues to list the differences, both philosophical and material: He’s more apt to jump out of a plane or just sit in nature than his characters. He doesn’t live in the suburbs, he lives in Los Angeles with his older sister and her boyfriend. He likes yoga and martial arts. He parties with friends. He starts every day at 6 a.m. with oatmeal, the recipe for which he begins detail, slowly: “I do Irish steel-cut oats, I do almond butter, coconut butter uh, coconut oil, honey, uh, chopped bananas, and, and, uh, like, hemp granola,” and I’m struck with this familiar feeling of being completely entranced by a man saying absolutely nothing interesting to me, which, oh right, yes, is infatuation.

#do people like these #will i post them more?#noah centineo #interview #the cut #140918 #september 18 #2017

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I think i’m only one who watched all the boys i’ve loved before and didn’t like it that much. It was not bad but i was not sure what the hype was. Didn’t even watch the other 2 films of the trilogy 😂

2 and 3 wasn't that good tbh, but I really liked the first one. I found the lead actress, Lana Condor, SO charming to watch! And the soundtrack is great, and she had good chemistry with the lead actor, Noah - they had some very sweet moments together :) idk it's just a very light, gentle, and sweet rom-com imo

#omg I REALIZED I FORGOT DIRTY DANCING ON THE LIST IM ADDING THAT RN

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booksofrequirement · 6 years

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We’ve all seen our fair share of book to movie adaptations, especially in the most recent years. Some are great and some…should have just stayed books. I’m here to discuss what I think to be some of the greatest (or most accurate) book to movie adaptations that I’ve seen so far.

Most of the movies/books on this list are Young Adult, but there are a few exceptions.

Let’s get into the movies!

The DUFF

I know they changed the entire plot of the book for the movie, but I don’t think there was a way for them to keep the original story and a “family friendly” rating. They had to dumb it down so that more people would want to see it, and I, for one, enjoyed the movie nonetheless.

Speak

I first saw this movie when I was really young, I didn’t even know it was a book back then. I just remember getting emotional over it, even though I don’t really think I understood everything that happened. Now when I watch the movie, after having read the book, I still get emotional. This story sticks with you. Trigger warning: rape.

The Martian

I watched the movie before I read the book (don’t judge me) and I honestly think I would’ve never read the book if I hadn’t seen Matt Damon kill it as the hilarious Mark Watney first.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Another movie I watched before reading the book (I was very intimidated by the book for some reason) and can I just say, what a perfect cast! I just rewatched it this month and I was a blubbering baby.

Breaking Dawn: Part Two

I think that plot twist at the end of the movie is enough for this Twilight installment to earn a place on this list. Never have I gasped as loudly in a movie theater than the fight scene with the Volturi.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

I had to have Harry Potter somewhere on this list! Honestly, any of the eight movies could’ve worked because they are all masterpieces in their own way, but, naturally, I chose my favorite of the books and movies. If you want to see how I rank all of the Harry Potter books and movies, check out my earlier post.

Love, Rosie

This is one of those instances where I prefer rewatching the movie over rereading the book because 1) I get less frustrated with the characters (in a good way) and their inability to recognize their love for each other, 2) Sam Claflin, 3) Lily Collins, and 4) Sam Claflin and Lily Collins together.

Love, Simon

Catching Fire

Maybe it has to do with where they’re at in the storyline (we didn’t have to build the world like in The Hunger Games and it’s not as depressing as Mockingjay), but Catching Fire is one of the most accurate book to movie adaptations I’ve ever seen. It’s still my favorite of the four movies.

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before

This movie has become an absolute phenomenon, and I couldn’t be more proud. Even though they took a few things out from the novel, it was okay because everything they did keep in, added something to the story. Lana Condor and Noah Centineo have the most perfect chemistry, they’re social cute together. I could rewatch this movie a million times and squeal out of happiness every time.

What are some of your favorite book to movie adaptations? Or some of your least favorites? Leave a comment!

Top 10 Book to Movie Adaptations We've all seen our fair share of book to movie adaptations, especially in the most recent years.

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theenetflixnerd · 6 years

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To All the Movies I’ve Loved Before ... I’m sorry, but this is the one I Love More!

EEEUUUGGHHH. I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START. I’ve been wanting to write about this for a few days now, but couldn’t bring myself out of the magical bubble that is the world of To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before,”... Now that I’ve watched the movie three times (not even ashamed), read the entire trilogy of books from cover to cover, watched countless interviews with the cast on YouTube downloaded the soundtrack and been listening to it on repeat all week, I’m finally ready to share this magic with all of you and present you with ALL THE REASONS WHY YOU JUST ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO WATCH THIS MOVIE!

I’ve always been a sucker for a good love story, and little teen romance to take me back to high school days, and I gotta say that this one tops them all. I’m talking Troy & Gabriella, Noah & Allie, Harry & Sally .... sorry but Peter K & Lara Jean are THE IT OTP right now. I seriously can’t get enough of these two ... It has been a LONG time since a rom com has gripped me so hard, and made me feel so giddy and fuzzy inside. Seriously ... It’s made me fall in love with love all over again.

CAUTON : Consider this your (mild) SPOILER warning! Proceed at your own risk.

Anyway : HERE ARE (at least some of ) THE REASONS EVERYONE HAS FALLEN INLOVE WITH EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS LOVE STORY ...

1. I gotta top the list with the one & only NOAH CENTINEO (a.k.a Peter K, a.k.a Kavinsky) ... I’m ashamed to say, I didn’t really know who he was before this movie, although after researching I found out I had seen him in some old eps of Disney Channel’s Austin & Ally, he’s been in The Fosters and apparently starred in one of my all time favourite music videos , Havana (Camila Cabello) ... so it was no wonder I was instantly obsessed. Noah & the character he plays, Peter K are basically the same person (Like i’m not even kidding) and I’m not surprised he immediately became EVERY GIRL’S IDEAL GUY. FUN FACT : He’s starring in another romcom SIERRA BURGESS IS A LOSER alongside Stranger Things alum, Shannon Purser [Who doesn’t love Barb? Am I right?] releasing on Netflix on September 7! I already can’t wait!! .. Side note, Thanks NETFLIX for bring us more of him so soon! You knew we couldn’t handle the withdrawals !! Here’s a little something to tide you over ...

2. Of course, the love story wouldn’t be what it is without it’s other half, LANA CONDOR (a.k.a. Lara Jean Song Covey) ... It was amazing to see a beautiful asian women in such a strong, female-empowering lead role. I’m so here for it! Just like Noah and Peter K virtually being the same person, Lana practically embodies her character Lara Jean too. She is so authentic and believable in the role, and just an incredible actress ... I am absolutely a fan for life and can’t wait to see what she does in the future!!

3. As mentioned in the previous two points, both lead actors one hundred percent embody their characters, and that is what makes their CHEMISTRY so real. The off-screen friendship between Noah and Lana gives me butterflies to watch, they’re literally the cutest and that’s why they work so well together onscreen too. Everything about their connection is so raw and real, and they just make you believe in love. Even in the beginning , when ‘Covey’ was single, and ‘Kavinsky’ was with the evil Gen, it’s undeniable he had the hots for Lara-Jean and well, Lara Jean wrote a letter to Peter K, so we know how she felt about him from the get go. As much as they both try to fool themselves and everyone with their ‘fake’ relationship, it’s easy for any outsider to see that their connection is anything but ...

4. I just love the entire story and concept ... Jenny Han : THANK YOU!! You brought these characters and their amazing love story into the world, and I’m so glad. Their whole story over the trilogy is so true to real life and so genuine and I’ve been wanting a book to excite me like this for ages, and in reading yours I finally found it! I adored every single minute of warm fuzziness I enjoyed while reading the books and was so impressed by how true the movie stayed to the story and characters. Lara-Jean is honestly one of the most relatable female characters that I have ever come across (and I read ALOT!!), and in so many things reading her POV was like reading thoughts from my own head! I’ve never felt and connected with a character in such a real way before!

Anyways. If you haven’t figured it out by now : THIS MOVIE IS AMAZING. If you haven’t watched it yet .. What are you even doing with your life? GO!! WATCH IT!! NOW!!

And ... Just one last reminder of how cute they are ... this adorable photo which is Covey’s phone background in the movie ... WAS NOT STAGED. They were chilling like this between takes on SET. ... Proof of how real they are * and i’m tearing up, gosh dang it*

#to all the boys ive loved before movie #jenny han #lara jean #peter kavinsky #kavinsky #covey #covenski #my otp #cute couples #love story

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“Still think you haven’t gotten a love letter?”

2018 Movie Challenge | Week 28 Theme: Films That Have a Person of Color as the Lead [1/?]

To All the Boys I Loved Before (2018)

Plot: A teenage girl's secret love letters are exposed and wreak havoc on her love life.

Starring: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel Parrish, Israel Broussard, Anna Cathcart & John Corbett

Director: Susan Johnson

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Omg this movie was too cute for words! It was just refreshing to watch a romcom that left me feeling good after. This was a similar case with Set It Up so good job Netflix for making me appreciate the genre again. I think besides it having a fun script (since I never read the books but had considered doing it in the past), it really helps they got a lovely cast. Lana Condor is absolutely adorable as the lead & I feel like you can’t help but like and relate to Lara Jean. And then you have the guys. I went into this not having the highest expectations because after The Kissing Booth, I was not gonna go by the hype. But this movie is so much better. I was all for the pairing of Lara Jean & Peter. I expected to be torn for her & Josh (especially since he’s played by the ridiculously cute Israel Broussard who I quite liked in Happy Death Day) & while I liked them at first, Noah Centineo made Peter to be very likable. I’m a sucker for heart eyes. They had lovely chemistry. But honestly, I liked all the familiar faces in the casting. Was this epic? Nope. But was it well-made & totally enjoyable? Hell yeah. Sometimes that’s all you need to have a winning movie. I’m all for them adapting the sequels!

#to all the boys i've loved before #lana condor #janel parrish #noah centineo #israel broussard #2018 movie challenge #week 28 #films with a poc lead

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Epic Movie (Re)Watch #141 - The Librarian: Quest for the Spear

Spoilers below

Have I seen it before: Yes

Did I like it then: Yes.

Do I remember it: Yes.

Did I see it in theaters: I don’t think it’s ever been shown in theaters, so no.

Format: DVD

1) The opening to this film (Flynn inside the pyramid then it turns out it’s just a class project) creates a nice juxtaposition between expectations and reality going into this film, especially when it comes to the establishment of Flynn Carsen.

Noah Wyle as Flynn is a really interesting character who is in a lot of ways a counter response to your typical male adventure hero. At the time of release (and an argument could be made for today as well) Flynn wasn’t different. He’s not Indiana Jones with brains and brawn to match. He’s not debonaire or smooth. He’s a giant NERD who is painfully awkward in social situations and is afraid of living his life. But he never comes off as pathetic or annoying or gripping, something I think can be attributed to Noah Wyle’s fine performance. This was one of Wyle’s first major efforts in comedy, having starred on “ER” for about ten years at the time of the film’s release. Wyle is able to perfectly capture Flynn’s nerdish and awkward qualities and a likable, fun, and interesting way. He also doesn’t make Flynn feel like a know-it-all jerk like Sherlock Holmes. He doesn’t have much of an ego, he doesn’t seek knowledge to show off how smart he is. He truly is just interested in knowledge for the sake of knowledge, a bedrock which creates for a fun and unique character.

2) Wyle has a fun chemistry with Olympia Dukakis.

(GIF originally posted by @j2stwincestiel)

There is a bit of that awkward, “He still lives with his mother,” thing going on but there are nice moments between Wyle and Dukakis very early on which show you that their relationship is not unhealthy. This isn’t some bullshit Howard Wolowitz and his mom relationship from “The Big Bang Theory”. They actually love for each other, care for each other, and Dukakis as Mrs. Carsen is supportive and caring towards her kid. It’s a nice relationship we get a small peek into.

3) The whole idea of the Metropolitan Public Library in New York sending out this letter looking for it’s next Librarian is something I like a lot. It gives the whole world of The Librarian sort of an extra bit of mythology, a Harry Potter vibe if you will.

4) Jane Curtin!

Jane Curtin isn’t in the film much but she is able to create a memorable character from the moment we meet her as Charlene. A bit of a tight wad who takes her job seriously, Curtin is also able to bring some extra X quality to Charlene. Maybe it’s just me, but by watching her you sort of just KNOW there’s this extra warmth hidden under the surface. Curtin does a nice job in the movie.

5) I love this, and not for reasons I usually do.

Charlene: Tell me something you know that nobody else who has walked in here could tell me.

[Beat.]

Flynn: You have mononucleosis. Your marriage broke up two months ago. You broke your nose when you were four, and you live with three cats. Is that what you had in mind? Swollen parajugular lymph nodes and distended eyelids are clearly mono. It takes three months for an indentation on the ring finger to completely disappear. Yours is two-thirds gone. Your plastic surgeon gave you a terminus paralateral scar, which is given to children under the age of six, and I can clearly see three distinct types of cat hair. A white Himalayan, a tortoiseshell, and an orange striped tabby.

Usually when a character whips this out it’s because they want to show off how smart they are, but not Flynn. There’s no ego in his analysis in Charlene, he didn’t sit down and say some bullshit like, “Oh, how’s your divorce going?” just to show off his smarts. No, he only did it when he was asked and clearly isn’t gloating in it. He’s just doing what she asked of him: telling her something he knows no one else could have told her.

6) FYI - just like Flynn - I would lose my mind in The Library!

When I was a kid I was big into myths and conspiracies. Indiana Jones, National Treasure, those things were my bread and butter. The Library would have my going NUTS!

7) Bob Newhart as Judson

Bob Newhart is a comedy legend and I have never once seen him be bad in anything, and The Librarian is no exception. He’s able to play Judson with such subtlety and heart while still making some of the film’s best jokes, it is absolutely wonderful. He would be nominated for playing this role in the third Librarian film, but he’s just as good here. Newhart brings an extra level of heart and humor to the film that helps make it as good as it is.

8) Some of the jokes in this film just have me floored.

(GIFs originally posted by @flynnscarnation)

9) I think the fact that this film decided to personify Excalibur (and in later installments give it even more personality) was a smart decision. It not only give The Library an extra flair of magic but also another unique character to add to its halls in addition to Judson and Charlene.

10) I think the entire idea behind the villain of this film being a former Librarian is a good way to kick off the series. It shows just how corrupting/tempting this power can be (an idea later seen in depth in Return to King Solomon’s Mines) and also what can happen to Flynn if he’s not careful. Contrarily, however, it creates a nice juxtaposition between Kyle MacLachlan’s Wilde (who is very much your typical tough guy/fine-as-hell action hero turned villain) and Wyle’s nerdy Flynn.

11)

Charlene [after the bad guys come and steal something]: “They knew about the fail safe.”

But they DIDN’T know about the security cameras?

12) Honestly if I were ever in an action/adventure movie situation, I’d probably be Flynn.

Flynn: “The fate of the world is in my hands? That is just so...sad”

13) Ugh, femme fatale intros. The moment when a female character walks on screen in slow motion with saxophone music or something playing behind her while the male lead ogles her. A clear indication that this is more of a trope than a character.

14) However I will say, despite that introduction, Nicole Noone ends up being a pretty interesting character. I personally don’t think it makes sense that she sleeps with Flynn after having her heart broken so recently by the (supposed) death (and eventual betrayal) of her last love, but on her own she is fairly well written. Tough as nails, we understand her sense of humor, what makes her tick, her sense of loyalty, what gets her to smile, what gets her to cry, we get a pretty nice peek into who she is as a character. It’s a shame the franchise would lose Sonya Walger (although I do like the female characters in the proceeding films) as she does a pretty great job in this movie, but I’m glad we got her here.

15) While this film does work against some established tropes with action/adventure characters, it unfortunately does fall into, “Super attractive woman falls in love with someone she disdains at first AFTER we make clear just how HOT she is.”

Nicole [to Flynn]: “I’m WAY out of your league. WAY out. If your league were to explode I wouldn’t see it for days.”

It does establish Flynn’s reasoning for calling her egotistical throughout the early parts of their relationship, but still. It would be so refreshing to me - personally - if we had a movie where two characters like this formed a deep friendship instead of a romance. Not that it ruins the film by any means. It just reminds me of tropes I am bored with in cinema in general.

16) I love the running gag of Kelly Hu’s Lana seeing Flynn as this brilliant Librarian and having a massive crush on him.

Rhodes [Wilde’s thug]: “That’s the Librarian?”

Lana: “Don’t underestimate him.”

Lana [after Nicole pushes Flynn out of a plan with no parachute]: “He brilliantly lowers our expectations then dives without a ‘chute! Remarkable!”

Kelly Hu is great in general but this running gag just makes me chuckle every time.

17) The reason I say I’m Flynn is not because of his brains or anything, but because of how he reacts to what’s going on around him.

Flynn [after Nicole pulls out a sword]: “How did you get that on the airplane?”

18) We don’t get much of a peek into the relationship between Flynn and his late father in this film. That’s coming up in the sequel.

Flynn: “My mother said my father was a dreamer...”

19) While I do greatly enjoy this film, I think it misses some opportunities to increase how fun and adventurous is. This is an observation I’ve made mainly through comparison with the film’s two sequels (which were directed be someone else than this film), but still. An example of this is the scene where Flynn and Nicole make their way across the rotted bridge in the Amazon. I personally feel that with some faster pacing in moments and the addition of music it could have been a lot more fun, a lot more adventurous, but that’s just me.

20) Flynn and Nicole do have fun chemistry, more when they’re bantering than anything else. But Flynn is also shown to understand Nicole, despite her claims to the contrary. There’s not only a whole scene where he tells her what he’s noticed about her character, but also fun lines like this:

Flynn: “Why are you smiling? I don’t like it when you smile. It means you’re about to do something dangerous.”

21) I will say, any issues I have with the bridge scene, those issues do NOT apply to the temple waltz scene. The fact that the only way Flynn and Nicole can only get through the booby traps by doing a waltz is just so fun and well paced, while also providing some nice character interaction between the two. I love how Nicole leads in the dance and how she dips Flynn. It’s just a lot of fun, and that’s when this movie is at its best. When it’s having fun!

22) Lana is so turned on by Flynn just speaking a dead language, I love it!

23) Another moment I find sort of weaker in the film is when Flynn falls off the mountain on the way to Shangri La and Nicole has to save him. It sort of just happens, I feel. Its over and done with out of nowhere with little tension. It doesn’t feel real, if that makes sense. But again, maybe that’s just me.

24) Are we not going to address the fact that these supposedly peaceful monks just start fighting out of nowhere? Do they train in fighting? Did they ever have to use their fighting skills before today? I must know!!!!

25) Okay, in this moment I’m Judson.

Flynn [upon learning a former professor is evil]: “I should’ve known he was evil. He gave me an A-.”

Judson:

26) Bob Newhart gets a fight scene! Bob Newhart has a fight scene! Bob Newhart has officially done everything! Well...probably not. But still! Fight scene!

27) I like how Flynn is able to outsmart Wilde into causing the pyramid to crash down on him instead of taking him on in a straight fist fight. It is a perfect illustration as to how Flynn isn’t your typical action/adventure hero.

28) I would love to see the whole “Time Traveling Ninjas going after HG Welles time machine” adventure this film ends on. Maybe not as a full movie, but in some format that’d be fun.

While I do prefer the sequels to the original, The Librarian: Quest for the Spear is an exemplary start for the franchise. The unique mythology is established in a fun way, Wyle excels as Flynn Carsen, Newhart and Curtin give A grade performances which will continue throughout the series, and we just are taken on a fun adventure for about 100 minutes. Because that’s what this movie is: fun. If you’re looking for something a little more off the beaten path than Indiana Jones or National Treasure, this film is a worthy substitute.

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To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ is quickly becoming one of our all-time faves and we are OBSESSED with learning everything about it.

And I mean EVERYTHING.

Lara Jean Covey and Peter Kravinsky’s relationship gives us ALL the feels, annnnd some seriously unrealistic relationship goals. BUT, as unrealistic as their relationship is because, duh, it’s a rom-com, some of our favorite moments from the movie were actually improvised!!!

The actors that portrayed Lara and Peter, Lana Condor and Noah Centineo, developed some serious chemistry in a short amount of time while shooting. They’re both talented actors, but these unscripted moments make the characters THAT much more believable.

In the movie, one of the conditions included in Peter and Lara’s contract is NO kissing. Period. Butttt some form of PDA is obviously necessary, how else could they sell a fake relationship!! Noah came up with the perfect, dare we say iconic move to sell their romance which takes us to the first moment on our list….

The back pocket spin. It’s flirty, it’s sweet, and it was allll Noah!

CLIP TOSS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48tUMO8-UpQ (:13-:22)

The film’s director revealed to Entertainment Tonight that Noah came up with it during rehearsal. She said QUOTE “I was like, ‘That is beautiful, we’re going to change the shot around!’ He’s a natural flirt so he knew what he was doing.” As if we needed another reason to fall in love..

Next up the many facial expressions of Lara Jean. Let’s face it we can totalllyyy relate to Lara’s quirky awkwardness while flirting. What truly made us believe in LJ was the cute facial expressions Lana added in throughout the film.

Noah revealed to Vulture that the “judgy face” line was improvised during the pair’s first chemistry read!! He said QUOTE “I remember seeing her face and poking fun at that and being like, ‘What is that!’ Like, ‘What is this face you are doing?” She was obviously doing what we’d all do, DUH Noah keep up!!!

Another one of our favorite improvs, and perhaps the most functional of them all, was the subtle- yet effective popcorn move.

CLIP TOSS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1Y310HBIzU (:30-:36)

Netflix confirmed on Twitter that moving the popcorn before engaging in the pillow fight was just Noah’s good sense. The director explained QUOTE “The moving the popcorn was totally Noah. I didn’t ask him to do it. Kitty didn’t place it there every time, but she did that time and he was clever enough to figure out how to move it while throwing a pillow and leaning over, and I thought that was brilliant so we kept that take.”

The steamy hot tub scene was a HUGE turning point in LJ and Peter’s relationship and this scene is just another example of Noah being a natural in the flirting department. When Lara is acting oblivious to Peter’s very obvious hints that he likes her, he playfully splashes the water and gives us an epic eye roll! His natural instincts are just SO spot on!!

Next up: Lara Jean’s phone background. Ok so we’ll admit this isn’t exacttlllyyy an improvised moment. BUT we promise the story behind the picture is too cute to pass up. Near the end of the movie you’ll notice LJ’s background is a candid pic of her and Peter laying on the couch, BUT this moment is never in the movie or mentioned at all.

Welll, according to the director this was a real life moment between the stars!!! She said QUOTE “The two of them were in the green room on set at the high school location, in the area where we put the actors. They actually were sleeping on the couch in that room like that, so we just stood over them and took that picture and it’s so friggin’ cute. So yeah, we just borrowed it from our crew member.” Slightly creepy sleep stalking aside- we love it!!! Annnd last but not least: the ski trip arrival! Madeleine Arthur, who plays Lara’s bestie Chris joined in on the improvised fun! When Lara and Chris are talking about the EDM concert at the ski lodge it’s completely unscripted!! The two actresses made the whole thing up!!!

Well guys have your hearts melted yet?? It’s time to turn it over to you, let us know in the comments below what your favorite moment from To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before Is! Annnd when your done with that click to check out All Things You Didn’t Know About Noah Centineo! As always I’m your host Drew Dorsey thanks for watching and don’t forget to subscribe!!

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Does To All the Boys: Always and Forever Deliver a Satisfying Ending?

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To All the Boys: Always and Forever is a sweet, comforting reminder of so much of what made the original film special. In yet another winning performance, Lana Condor anchors the final adaptation of Jenny Han’s trilogy of YA romance novels about Lara Jean Song Covey as she comes into her own. Through Condor and in this film especially, it’s clear that while Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo) and romance will always be important, this is Lara Jean’s story about a young woman learning to step outside her comfort zone and follow her dreams, whatever they may be.

LJ and Peter are back together and facing down their senior year and with it, the prospect of life beyond high school. Opening with LJ’s family trip to her mother’s native Korea, the specter of separation looms large over the usual highlights like prom and the senior trip – but so does Lara Jean’s self-discovery. Peter has a Stanford acceptance in hand, thanks to a Lacrosse scholarship, and plans for LJ to follow him there, once she receives an acceptance. In the background, Dr. Covey (John Corbett) and neighbor Trina (Sarayu Blue) take serious steps in their relationship, which the Covey girls process to varying degrees of success.

The final installment is happily far more like the first than the second, especially in terms of tone and format. All is cozy pastels and overhead shots. There are even recurring musical cues, for maximum nostalgia. The emphasis on the Covey sisters’ relationship is once again prominent, bolstered by a spring break trip to Korea that’s fun to watch as well as a valuable insight into the Song Covey family.

In this movie’s extreme favor is the fact that Peter isn’t competing against another guy for Lara Jean’s affection, allowing the actors to lean into their much-celebrated chemistry, and the characters to focus on other important parts of growing up. It’s also a big part of why this movie feels more like the original. While the first film dresses itself up as a love triangle, it’s really about Lara Jean learning how to exist beyond her sister’s shadow – and honestly, Josh was never a contender.

The movie’s one sour note – in what would otherwise be a sweet return to form, albeit less kinetic than the original – is the central conflict. As the year goes on, Lara Jean becomes increasingly doubtful as to whether Stanford is right for her, especially after she glimpses a possible future at NYU. Peter believing that his straight-A girlfriend would base her future around him seems retrograde at best. It’s a storyline from another character in another decade, not the thoughtful teen of meme legend who moves popcorn bowls before pillow fights and drives across town to get snacks from the Korean grocery store.

Michael Fimognari serves as both director and cinematographer here, and he was cinematographer on the first film. Following the pattern, when it comes to its visuals, this film is an improvement on the second, but not as good as the first. The opportunity Korea presents as a setting is used well here, with a clever opening sequence that is both a bait-and-switch and kicks off a motif. There’s some creative use of mirrors that elevates otherwise-pedestrian shots, but so many of the most interesting or eye-catching images are throwbacks to the first film, like the overhead of the bus and the handshake.

It’s worth noting that the first film, which overflows with gorgeous imagery, set decoration, and has a clear color palette without feeling as matchy-matchy as this one, was directed by a woman, Susan Johnson. Like other successful film series targeted at women and girls, after its great success, she was replaced and moved to producing the second film only. It was apparently due to scheduling reasons, though it’s unclear what she’s working on, given there’s nothing listed on her IMDB post-TATBILB.

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Katie Lovejoy’s script treats the romance between Dr. Covey and Trina with a deft hand, allowing it to unfold in the background of Lara Jean’s life and bubble up as needed. As always, Anna Cathcart’s Kitty makes a meal out of what little she’s given, though it feels like she’s on screen even less than before – and what a waste for her thoroughly unresolved storyline to revolve around a crush on a boy. Lucas is more fully a member of LJ’s circle alongside Chris (Madeleine Arthur), which is both a sign of how LJ has come out of her shell and actor Trezzo Mahoro’s abundant charisma.

At its best, this series has brought the kind of nuance that makes it both more true to life and more aspirational than so many other less memorable teen romcom offerings. Here, it takes the form of Gen (Emilija Baranac) and LJ’s tentative peace, brokered at the end of the last film, and the kind of thing that often happens senior year. Peter’s relationship with his father, a sign in the first movie that his and Lara Jean’s relationship was about more than just a contract, progresses in a way that is nonlinear and genuine.

There are genuinely magical moments – it’s hard not to fall for a tent full of twinkle lights, and Lara Jean’s time in New York makes it easy to see why she’s straying from the Stanford plan – even if the central conflict feels rickety at best. To All the Boys: Always and Forever feels like reuniting with an old friend. It’s not exactly the same, but the old warmth is there, and even this iteration of it is better than just about anything else on offer. Jenny Han and Lana Condor once again made a story equal parts familial and fun, swoon-worthy and smart.

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