What's The Point of Toxic Love Stories?
Remember, there was a time when romcoms were the trend, and there were dozens coming out in batches every month? It didn't matter that the stories were repetitive or clichéd. They were feel-good movies that were entertaining as well. The good ol' days weren't they? Sadly, these movies quickly lost their turn in the carousel of trending genres and were eclipsed by action and adventure, then dark fantasy. Romcoms are sparse in the modern world, where viewers scoff at how unrealistic characters can be. Love? Ugh. What a waste of an emotion. Today's world is all about convenience and equal-pay partnerships, and usually short-term. Why invest in a relationship when you can invest in trades and make money? Romcoms don't work in today's world because we don't see how putting someone else's needs before you helps in the long run. How is giving up on opening a factory in a small town, helping the employment rate or the economy? The town can still h...