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Is the Rom-Com Dead? Not Quite Yet

Rolling Stone
Story by Maria Fontoura
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As the rom-com genre faces an uncertain future, one Netflix film 'Hit Man' offers a glimpse of the genre's enduring charm and potential.
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  • Director Richard Linklater and stars Glen Powell and Adria Arjona deliver a standout screwball-inspired scene in 'Hit Man' that captures the genre's signature energy and wit.
  • The scene features Powell's character, a college professor moonlighting as a fake hit man, using his iPhone to communicate secret instructions to Arjona's character as they verbally spar, demonstrating the genre's ability to blend humor with genuine emotion.
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Richard Linklater, Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Netflix, Hit Man
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