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.

Every year, millions of people decide to pursue a creative career. Few are prepared for what it asks of them. Through deeply personal stories from artists across different disciplines, The Cost of Dreaming explores the sacrifices, uncertainty and emotional reality hidden behind the pursuit of artistic success
Emily Henry’s adaptation reaches romance movie standards, but not romance reader standards.
"THANK YOU, Zach Creggar!" Back in 2022, this now established star in the horror film genre gave us the quirkily creepy, unexpectedly funny (at times!) cinematic gem that was "Barbarian". It felt like a cool breeze just washed over us as, for ONCE, the much traversed roads these films tend to go with got an upgrade of uniqueness without sacrificing the ambiance of uneasiness you desire.
The 'Black Adam' story is a blander copy of 'The Mummy', 'Moon Knight', and other Egyptian films made by Hollywood, taking place in the fictional Middle Eastern Kahndaq.
Can a piece of bad representation truly be reclaimed? We Are Pat (2025) attempts to answer this question.
For the entirety of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Marion remains in full control of both her body and her personality, a rarity for female characters at the time of the film’s release. She’s granted depth with personal demons from her past and emotional vulnerability when the situation deems it appropriate for her to grow alongside Indy. She avidly rejects the notion of being anything other than a sassy, humane rebel, and Indy’s equal in every way. This she does while still maintaining her femininity.
This 2024 musical film is based on the Broadway show and the 2004 film of the same name with major differences.