The State of the Union: Why There’s Still Hope for Rom-Coms

Back in March, I grabbed some friends to see The Lost City at San Francisco’s AMC multiplex off Market Street. With movie theaters still recovering from the pandemic, I wasn’t surprised that the once-vibrant hot spot had become something of an empty shell of its former self. But on a Friday night in a bustling city, the ghost-mall vibes bummed me out. Where did everyone go? (Would they ever return?) As we entered the screening room, we encountered welcome signs of life: small groups of grown women clustered together, lowering masks to munch on buttery popcorn and sip that kind… Read Full Article