Hundreds of clips from films like When Harry Met Sally and The Big Sick are included to analyze the romantic comedy genre's impact on societal views of love.
“Musician/writer Elizabeth Sankey dives into the past, present and future of romantic comedies, with the hilarious and thoughtful assistance from a chorus of writers, actors and filmmakers”
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Hundreds of clips from films like When Harry Met Sally and The Big Sick are included to analyze the romantic comedy genre's impact on societal views of love.
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Elizabeth Sankey narrates a critical look at romantic comedies, drawing from films like When Harry Met Sally and The Big Sick. The documentary features interviews with actors and writers, including Jessica Barden and Laura Snapes, who discuss the genre's impact on perceptions of love and relationships. Original music by Sankey's band, Summer Camp, complements the film's exploration of iconic moments and clichés in romantic cinema. Premiering at IFFR 2019, the film later screened at SXSW and AFI.
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- See When Harry Met Sally praised as a masterpiece.
- Find out how romantic comedies evolved over time.
- Meet writers like Laura Snapes and Anne T Donahue.
Did You Know
- Romantic Comedy premiered at IFFR 2019 and played at SXSW 2019.
- The film has a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 15 reviews.
- Elizabeth Sankey directed, edited, and narrated the film.
- The film includes extracts from hundreds of romantic comedies.
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Who directed the documentary Romantic Comedy?
Elizabeth Sankey directed, edited, and narrated the documentary Romantic Comedy.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes rating for Romantic Comedy as of October 2021?
As of October 2021, Romantic Comedy holds a rating of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 15 reviews.
Which festivals did Romantic Comedy premiere at?
Romantic Comedy premiered at IFFR 2019 and was also shown at SXSW 2019 and AFI.
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