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The History of the Gay Rom-Com Is Still Taking Shape Today
IndieWireStory by Kate Erbland
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An inside look at the trailblazing history and evolution of the gay rom-com, from Hollywood's early offerings to its modern-day impact.
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- Esther Zuckerman's new book
- explores the long-overlooked history of gay rom-coms, and how these early films paved the way for the genre's greater representation today.
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Esther Zuckerman, Falling in Love at the Movies, Rom-Coms from the Screwball Era to Today