Romantic movies can come in many different shapes and sizes, from cheesy straight-to-streaming throwaway trifles to grand, sweeping Oscar-worthy dramas. And because there have been so many ...

Dear "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey," It's always flattering when a movie opens its heart to you, like Julia Roberts in "Notting Hill," standing in front of an audience, asking the audience to love it.

When considering my own viewing habits, I recognize that tracking things logically is a big part of how I take in a movie. Whether it’s a serious historical drama or an audacious cosmic adventure, ...