Much has been made of the so-called “decline of the romantic comedy” over the past couple of years. With mid-budget studio movies growing more and more endangered in theaters, rom-coms are often mentioned as one of the industry’s biggest casualties.
However, on streaming giants like Netflix and Hulu, the genre is arguably undergoing something like a revival. Besides minor internet sensations like “The Kissing Booth,” high-concept romantic comedies like “Plus One” and “Palm Springs” have received positive attention from critics and audiences for bringing a modern approach to a classic formula.
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