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James Wolcott

It's the contemporary woman that movies don't know what to do with, other than bathe her in a bridal glow in romantic comedies where both the romance and the comedy are artificial sweeteners.

James Wolcott

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Movies struggle to portray modern women realistically and instead often show them in a fake, overly idealized way, especially in romantic comedies. These films use an unrealistic romance and forced humor to make the story seem more appealing, but it ends up feeling artificial.

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