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.

At night, a voice evokes a fleeting memory of a song.
Emily Henry’s adaptation reaches romance movie standards, but not romance reader standards.
Jennifer Lopez leads the story as Zoe, a determined woman who opts for artificial insemination after a string of failed relationships. Lopez's portrayal adds depth and warmth to Zoe
Hanna Bergholm's 'Hatching' shows us that the modern version of the cardboard world trope is social media.
The trainwreck is hot but tame.
In the film adaptation, director Jon M. Chu turns each musical number into a massive show stopper, with grand set pieces and a wealth of diverse dancers. Yet, in this attempt to show reverence for the people of the Washington Heights barrio, Chu, or maybe more specifically those in charge of casting, left out a crucial part of the community, Afro-Latinos.
2026 ranks highest in Oscars history for its representation of minorities in all categories, and that’s definitely something to be celebrated.