How Streaming Is Rescuing the Romantic Comedy
Summary
Movie theaters are struggling to attract audiences, and romantic comedies (rom-coms) are increasingly found on streaming services like Netflix. Netflix has released several popular rom-coms recently and continues to add new titles such as Voicemails for Isabelle, which combines romance and grief in a story made for home viewing.Key Facts
- Movie theaters are having a hard time bringing in people to watch films.
- Netflix has released hits like Always Be My Maybe, Set It Up, and Office Romance.
- Voicemails for Isabelle stars Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson.
- The film’s story involves a woman leaving voicemails to her deceased sister that reach another man.
- Actors say Netflix supports original and small-budget movies more than theaters do.
- Voicemails for Isabelle balances humor and heartfelt moments about love and grief.
- Some classic rom-com moments, like a rain scene, were filmed unexpectedly in real rain.
- Netflix is becoming a new home for rom-coms as theatrical releases decline.
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