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Relationships-focused film reviews of tearjerkers, rom-coms, love lost and love found.

The Lucky Ones: A Movie Review"
The Lucky Ones (2008) – A Movie Review The Lucky Ones, directed by Neil Burger, is a poignant road-trip drama that delves into the lives of three U.S. soldiers returning from the Iraq War. Starring Tim Robbins, Rachel McAdams, and Michael Peña, the film explores themes of healing, camaraderie, and the search for meaning in the aftermath of conflict.
By asma Khan9 months ago in Humans
The End is Seen with Reason, Not Emotion | Emotional Logic Article.
The End is Seen with Reason... Not with Tears. Some people don’t need to live every hard moment to know how something will end. They can look ahead and feel what’s coming. These people often get called cold or heartless. But really, they just see things differently. They use both the heart and the mind.
By Sayed Zewayed9 months ago in Humans
Breaking Free from Perfectionism: Embracing the Imperfections of Being Human
Breaking Free from Perfectionism: Embracing the Imperfections of Being Human Introduction From the earliest days of childhood, many of us are taught to strive for perfection. We get high marks, awards, and praise for our flawless appearance. In a world that celebrates idealism and perfection, anything less can feel like failure. But this pursuit of flawlessness often comes at a cost: anxiety, self-doubt, exhaustion, and a disconnect from our authentic selves.
By Afia Sikder9 months ago in Humans
LOVE
Love is perhaps the most profound and mysterious force in the human experience. It transcends boundaries, breaks down barriers, and unites hearts across cultures, ages, and lifetimes. From the moment we are born to the final days of our lives, love remains a constant thread woven through our emotions, decisions, and dreams. But what is love, truly? Is it just a feeling, or something much deeper—a connection that defines who we are and how we live?
By D A R K9 months ago in Humans
The Modern Day Jane Austen
Last September, I (accidentally) got the honour of being at the world premiere of Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2025) written and directed by Laura Piani. And finally it is coming to theatres in North America on May 23rd! So I am here today to share some of my thoughts on the movie and to encourage any/all Austen fans or lovers of rom-coms to go see Jane Austen Wrecked My Life.
By The Austen Shelf9 months ago in Humans
Alison Brie and Dave Franco Face Copyright Lawsuit Over Sundance Hit ‘Together’
Actors Alison Brie and Dave Franco, who share creative chemistry on and off screen, have suddenly found themselves the subject of a very hot legal fire. Their latest film, Together, which premiered to fanfare at last year's 2025 Sundance Film Festival as a supernatural body horror film, is the subject of an explosive copyright lawsuit. The plaintiffs argue the movie is a blatant copy of an earlier indie attempt, and controversy ensues regarding originality, impact, and Hollywood's generally obscurantist intellectual property universe.
By MD NAZIM UDDIN 10 months ago in Humans
Inside the Mind of Tom Segura: ‘Bad Thoughts’ and the Art of Unfiltered Comedy
There's a particular thrill in watching a comedian tightrope-walk between humor and horror—and Tom Segura has built a career on doing just that. With his newest Netflix special, Bad Thoughts, Segura opens his brain to us, and what we find there is both brutally funny and deeply revelatory.
By MD NAZIM UDDIN 10 months ago in Humans
The Haircut, the Heart, and Holding On
I never thought a haircut would make me cry. Not in the dramatic, just-got-dumped kind of way. Not even because it was botched. But because of who it was for, and what it meant.
By Ikram Ullah10 months ago in Humans
7 Shocking Truths About Where Your Kinks Come From
Let’s just start with the truth: you didn’t wake up one day and choose your kinks. They didn’t just show up randomly either. The things you’re into? They’re signals. Clues. Messages from parts of your brain you don’t even know are working behind the scenes. And if you’ve ever wondered, “Wait… why does this turn me on and not that?”yeah, you’re not alone.
By Phong OG 10 months ago in Humans
The Love Renaissance: What Gen Z's Relationships Reveal About Modern Connection
Are Gen Zers sabotaging the true essence of romance or redefining it? Or they simply might be building something more intentional, resilient, and emotionally intelligent than any generation before. Once upon a time, romance came with rules. Handwritten letters, carefully curated phone calls, and silent nods of the elderly were the foundational stance of old-school love. But now, emojis, dating apps, and Instagram reels document love stories.
By Hridya Sharma10 months ago in Humans
When You Stop Being Available, Everything Changes — Carl Jung
Have you ever noticed how some people seem to wield an almost supernatural influence over their surroundings without uttering a word?
By Nora Ariana10 months ago in Humans
They Told Me to Run. I Stayed—and It Saved a Life.
They Told Me to Run. I Stayed—and It Saved a Life. The radio crackled: "All volunteers, evacuate. This is not a drill."
By Get Rich10 months ago in Humans