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Who knew a movie called
Happiest Season would incite such heated debates over the holiday season? Iâm talking about a popular discussion that has held since the Hulu movie broke major viewership numbers last month. Kristen Stewartâs Abby makes up with Mackenzie Davisâ Harper after she brings her home to her family still-closeted, leading to a slew of uncomfortable situations for her to endure. But, what about Aubrey Plazaâs Riley?
Many fans of the film thought Abby would pivot away from the family drama Harper puts her through and run into the arms of the
Park and Recreation actor s charismatic doctor character. The pair had gorgeous chemistry in the film and kinda went on a cute date at a Pittsburgh drag bar during
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Weâve always sought comfort in romantic comedies, and 2020 was no exception, though we may have embraced them more tightly and with more adoration this year. Late date nights in the town or party meet-cutes were more fantasy than ever. Thankfully for movie fans, I believe 2020 was a landmark year for the rom-com.
In the past few years, the genre has been making a comeback, but under Hollywoodâs current circumstances, we not only turned to streaming, where rom-coms have been blooming and flourishing as of late, but they became events and memorable pop culture moments again. And although I must warn that much of the best of the pack are somber and sometimes existential portraits of the genre, there are plenty of charm and sweep-off-your-feet moments that weâll be pressing repeat on again and again. Here are my picks for the best romantic comedies of 2020, ranked:
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Happiest Season has been hailed as one of the best holiday films to be released in 2020, but the conclusion of the film has spurred a bit of controversy among fans. While some love the fact that Kristen Stewart s Abby winds up forgiving Mackenzie Davis Harper and they get a happily ever after ending, there are also many who would have preferred to see Abby wind up with Aubrey Plaza s Riley instead. It has inspired a fair amount of back-and-forth on social media, but in circumstances like this it s always great to hear the filmmakers perspective, and DuVall has explained why it is that she chose the finale that she did.
The Beautifully Queer Wardrobe of HAPPIEST SEASON
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I remember going back and forth over what to wear to all the parties back home last Christmas. How visible to be, how comfortable to be, how me to be. I’m from notoriously blue Massachusetts, home of marriage equality. But I knew my gender nonconforming version of dressing up for the holidays wasn’t going to look like anyone else’s at pretty much any holiday party I went to with my family. Plus, that I would be one of few if not the only queer person at all of them. But I also knew I wouldn’t be comfortable unless I dressed like myself.