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I label these movies as overly romantic because cinema has historically been a place for especially white men to express their desire for women, often in a way that propagates really unhealthy dynamics. We know true love in movies is simply that: in movies. But, when women and queer people and people of the global majority are better included in filmmaking, often the films can have a deeper value than simply love and represent meaningful discourse that has yet to be breached. Many of these selections have adult material present so, 18+ only, kiddos.

When the most manic pixie of dreamboats sweeps you off your feet, you follow, you flit, you fawn, you fly. He'll shower you with gifts, candles, flowers. He'll say you're the most beautiful woman he's loved. He wants to make you aware of his intentions. You put yourself in a situation that elevates and admires their excentricities and you ignore the hints of horror that lie ahead. You fall in love. You don't know yet that he's turning into a monster.