Stephanie
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Fire Island works as an adaptation, but also is so loving of Jane Austen and the romance genre. Joel Kim Booster CRAFTED that movie.
Matchup 1: Notting Hill vs Fire Island strawpoll.com/YVyPvE411gN #RomComBracket
February 17, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Fire Island works as an adaptation, but also is so loving of Jane Austen and the romance genre. Joel Kim Booster CRAFTED that movie.
Hrmm, Only You and Leap Year would be a fun double feature. Both feature women on a single minded mission to the man they think they are meant to be with, if only this other man they just met would cooperate! This man they just met is both a hindrance and incredibly helpful. How dare. #romcombracket
a man and a woman are standing next to each other and kissing
ALT: a man and a woman are standing next to each other and kissing
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February 17, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Hrmm, Only You and Leap Year would be a fun double feature. Both feature women on a single minded mission to the man they think they are meant to be with, if only this other man they just met would cooperate! This man they just met is both a hindrance and incredibly helpful. How dare. #romcombracket
Faith from Only You, a film very much about fate, almost marrying a podiatrist until she meets her shoe buyer soulmate is the kind of touch that makes me happy. She was tuned into the right frequency, just not the right person.
I'm good with either of these winning, love both.
I'm good with either of these winning, love both.
Matchup 3: Strictly Ballroom vs Only You strawpoll.com/poy9kKLzDgJ #RomComBracket
February 17, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Faith from Only You, a film very much about fate, almost marrying a podiatrist until she meets her shoe buyer soulmate is the kind of touch that makes me happy. She was tuned into the right frequency, just not the right person.
I'm good with either of these winning, love both.
I'm good with either of these winning, love both.
Two Taming of the Shrews against each other. That's freakin cute.
Matchup 2: the health inspector and the food supply delivery man vs the figure skater and the hockey player strawpoll.com/05ZdzPrMmn6 #RomComBracket
Region 4, Matchup 2: Deliver Us from Eva vs The Cutting Edge - StrawPoll
What is your opinion? Vote now: Deliver Us from Eva, The Cutting Edge
strawpoll.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Two Taming of the Shrews against each other. That's freakin cute.
Something New just has everything. All of it.
February 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Something New just has everything. All of it.
The Sure Thing. For Rob, the chemistry, and the sweetest men bonding at a bar scene. They were so supportive, its nice.
Matchup 7: the guy looking for a "sure thing" and the girl visiting her boyfriend vs the writer and the political analyst strawpoll.com/e7ZJadqMvg3 #RomComBracket
Region 4, Matchup 7: The Sure Thing vs When Harry Met Sally - StrawPoll
What is your opinion? Vote now: The Sure Thing, When Harry Met Sally
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February 16, 2026 at 4:44 AM
The Sure Thing. For Rob, the chemistry, and the sweetest men bonding at a bar scene. They were so supportive, its nice.
Leap Year should be used for emergencies only. In cases of vast emptiness, inject Leap Year, the adrenalin shot to the heart of the most concentrated amounts of romcom tropes safeish for human consumption.
February 15, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Leap Year should be used for emergencies only. In cases of vast emptiness, inject Leap Year, the adrenalin shot to the heart of the most concentrated amounts of romcom tropes safeish for human consumption.
The Sure Thing was Rob Reiner wrapping a sweet romcom with John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga in the sexy bacon of fratboy humor. (I think he did this to sell the film and trick people into seats, because it was 1985.)
Roger Ebert's review: 3.5 stars
www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-...
Roger Ebert's review: 3.5 stars
www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-...
February 14, 2026 at 11:44 PM
The Sure Thing was Rob Reiner wrapping a sweet romcom with John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga in the sexy bacon of fratboy humor. (I think he did this to sell the film and trick people into seats, because it was 1985.)
Roger Ebert's review: 3.5 stars
www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-...
Roger Ebert's review: 3.5 stars
www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-...
There are romcoms, romCOMS, ROMcoms, and ROMCOMs. Only You is a ROMCOM at every level, and a gorgeous one. Her dresses! Italy! Bonnie Hunt!
February 14, 2026 at 7:07 PM
There are romcoms, romCOMS, ROMcoms, and ROMCOMs. Only You is a ROMCOM at every level, and a gorgeous one. Her dresses! Italy! Bonnie Hunt!
Found these posters for The Baxter 💕I love a romcom parody that is also a cute romcom.
February 14, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Found these posters for The Baxter 💕I love a romcom parody that is also a cute romcom.
Watched Heart Eyes for Friday the 13th, great decision. Jordana Brewster and Devan Sawa as the dectectives?!! Incredible. Similar gore level to Freaky and the leads have good chemistry. Olivia Holt was also in Jingle Bell Heist and Totally Killer, she has fun taste.
Matchup 11: A woman gets lessons in love and romance from her boss vs Ad agency rivals realize they’re meant to be while they spend an evening evading a serial killer. strawpoll.com/XmZRQmdv3gd #RomComBracket
Region 3, Matchup 11: Seducing Mr. Perfect vs Heart Eyes - StrawPoll
What is your opinion? Vote now: Seducing Mr. Perfect, Heart Eyes
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February 14, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Watched Heart Eyes for Friday the 13th, great decision. Jordana Brewster and Devan Sawa as the dectectives?!! Incredible. Similar gore level to Freaky and the leads have good chemistry. Olivia Holt was also in Jingle Bell Heist and Totally Killer, she has fun taste.
Bottoms is hilarious and Hazel is my favorite. I adore her.
February 14, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Bottoms is hilarious and Hazel is my favorite. I adore her.
I love Populaire, but Wrong Paris was like : Hey, do you want to have a fun sexy time that also is a lil bit weird in the best way? It feels like a movie TBS would play on a Friday night for their Dinner and a Movie program. Perfection. #romcombracket
February 13, 2026 at 11:16 PM
I love Populaire, but Wrong Paris was like : Hey, do you want to have a fun sexy time that also is a lil bit weird in the best way? It feels like a movie TBS would play on a Friday night for their Dinner and a Movie program. Perfection. #romcombracket
D.E.B.S. is top tier 💕
February 13, 2026 at 10:57 PM
D.E.B.S. is top tier 💕
Oh Ouch, good goodness. Voted TATBILB, but that hurt. That stings.
February 13, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Oh Ouch, good goodness. Voted TATBILB, but that hurt. That stings.
Get Over It being on the bracket this year is so freakin fun. A classic.
February 13, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Get Over It being on the bracket this year is so freakin fun. A classic.
Reposted by Stephanie
Coming in at the wire, I now present you the set bracket for the 2026 #RomComBracket. As usual you can obtain a PDF version of the bracket at bit.ly/RCBrackPDF
The Letterboxd list will be updated with the appropriate categories and regions.
The Letterboxd list will be updated with the appropriate categories and regions.
February 12, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Coming in at the wire, I now present you the set bracket for the 2026 #RomComBracket. As usual you can obtain a PDF version of the bracket at bit.ly/RCBrackPDF
The Letterboxd list will be updated with the appropriate categories and regions.
The Letterboxd list will be updated with the appropriate categories and regions.
#romcombracket This Friday the 13th, I will be checking off Heart Eyes for the bracket. I mean, it just seems like the perfect movie for the occasion, am amped.
a person wearing a mask with red hearts in their eyes and the words heart eyes on the bottom
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February 12, 2026 at 12:12 AM
#romcombracket This Friday the 13th, I will be checking off Heart Eyes for the bracket. I mean, it just seems like the perfect movie for the occasion, am amped.
New to me bracket watches: Jingle Bell Heist is freakin fun. A great time. A Nice Indian Boy is one of the best romcoms I've seen in years. Ridiculously good.
The 2026 #RomComBracket movies are now available for your perusal! letterboxd.com/romeverafter...
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February 6, 2026 at 12:20 AM
New to me bracket watches: Jingle Bell Heist is freakin fun. A great time. A Nice Indian Boy is one of the best romcoms I've seen in years. Ridiculously good.
I'm still thinking about Mark Wahlberg wearing berets constantly in this movie. I kept wishing he would show up wearing a beret with a baguette on it. Or just a French flag. Go all in, give me COMMITMENT.
Say what you will about The Truth About Charlie, the Charade remake. It's disjointed, and feels very rushed. I would be interested in a podcast going into what happened there. But, Thandiwe is such a good pick in the Audrey Hepburn role. How she is in a cab with a stemmed glass of wine is hilarious.
February 4, 2026 at 5:28 PM
I'm still thinking about Mark Wahlberg wearing berets constantly in this movie. I kept wishing he would show up wearing a beret with a baguette on it. Or just a French flag. Go all in, give me COMMITMENT.
#romcombracket If anyone has romance novel recommendations similar to How to Steal a Million, I would very much appreciate it.
January 29, 2026 at 7:05 PM
#romcombracket If anyone has romance novel recommendations similar to How to Steal a Million, I would very much appreciate it.
Say what you will about The Truth About Charlie, the Charade remake. It's disjointed, and feels very rushed. I would be interested in a podcast going into what happened there. But, Thandiwe is such a good pick in the Audrey Hepburn role. How she is in a cab with a stemmed glass of wine is hilarious.
January 26, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Say what you will about The Truth About Charlie, the Charade remake. It's disjointed, and feels very rushed. I would be interested in a podcast going into what happened there. But, Thandiwe is such a good pick in the Audrey Hepburn role. How she is in a cab with a stemmed glass of wine is hilarious.