Why "People We Meet On Vacation" Did Not Meet Its Full Potential
Emily Henry’s adaptation reaches romance movie standards, but not romance reader standards.

On Easter Day, a group of young scouts shares their favorite moments from a typically dull and formal ritual: the Mass. Enrico, a rebellious boy, will reflect on how to modernize the celebration of this feast.
Emily Henry’s adaptation reaches romance movie standards, but not romance reader standards.
Mona Fastvold’s nineteenth century lesbian romance is emotionally charged, restrained, and poetic without feeling forced.
Nick Rowland’s She Rides Shotgun is a blistering, blood-soaked road thriller that doubles as a bruised love story between a haunted ex-con (a career-best Taron Egerton) and the daughter he barely knows (astonishing newcomer Ana Sophia Heger). Fueled by white-knuckle chases, razor-tense shootouts, and quiet moments of aching tenderness, the film captures both the terror and fragile beauty of survival. It’s gritty, heartbreaking, and unforgettable—a father-daughter odyssey destined to leave audiences shaken.
The story continues in 'Tall Girl 2' as Jodi finds herself playing the lead role in the school's musical production.
In The Novelist's Film, Hong explores the meaningful things people share and inspire by virtue of simply engaging with one another.