Three Steaming Hot Picks for Your Next Binge
If you're looking to escape into the world of 19th-century romance, "Bridgerton" is back with another swoony season. This time around, the show has drawn inspiration from a familiar fairy tale, pitting libertine Benedict Bridgerton against mysterious lady Sophie Baek in a delightful game of cat and mouse.
Their whirlwind romance features all the hallmarks of a classic love story, including a rainstorm that brings them together, but it's the chemistry between lead actors Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha that really makes this season shine. With excellent Regency-era costumes and sets, this is one to stream on Netflix - get ready for the first batch of episodes!
On the flip side, if you're in the mood for something a bit more old-school, "Roman Holiday" is just what the doctor ordered. This 1953 classic stars Audrey Hepburn as Princess Ann, who wants out of her royal duties and onto the streets of Rome. There, she meets working journalist Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck) who pretends to buy her fake identity for the scoop.
As they traipse around Italy, Peck and Hepburn build a great slow-burn romance that's aided by the sparkling script from John Dighton and Dalton Trumbo. Be sure to grab some gelato while you watch this timeless tale on Paramount+ - it's one of those bittersweet endings that makes it truly unforgettable.
If you're ready for something entirely different, "The Favourite" is a dark comedy period piece with a wicked sense of humor. The film centers around Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) and her love triangle with two ladies of the court (Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone). Director Yorgos Lanthimos brings his signature style to this tale of power, intrigue, and, above all, wit.
With its dark humor and sharp script, "The Favourite" is a must-watch on Peacock. And if you're still in the mood for something completely over-the-top, there's always "Face/Off", Nicolas Cage and John Travolta's thrilling tale of face-swapping madness on Paramount+.
If you're looking to escape into the world of 19th-century romance, "Bridgerton" is back with another swoony season. This time around, the show has drawn inspiration from a familiar fairy tale, pitting libertine Benedict Bridgerton against mysterious lady Sophie Baek in a delightful game of cat and mouse.
Their whirlwind romance features all the hallmarks of a classic love story, including a rainstorm that brings them together, but it's the chemistry between lead actors Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha that really makes this season shine. With excellent Regency-era costumes and sets, this is one to stream on Netflix - get ready for the first batch of episodes!
On the flip side, if you're in the mood for something a bit more old-school, "Roman Holiday" is just what the doctor ordered. This 1953 classic stars Audrey Hepburn as Princess Ann, who wants out of her royal duties and onto the streets of Rome. There, she meets working journalist Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck) who pretends to buy her fake identity for the scoop.
As they traipse around Italy, Peck and Hepburn build a great slow-burn romance that's aided by the sparkling script from John Dighton and Dalton Trumbo. Be sure to grab some gelato while you watch this timeless tale on Paramount+ - it's one of those bittersweet endings that makes it truly unforgettable.
If you're ready for something entirely different, "The Favourite" is a dark comedy period piece with a wicked sense of humor. The film centers around Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) and her love triangle with two ladies of the court (Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone). Director Yorgos Lanthimos brings his signature style to this tale of power, intrigue, and, above all, wit.
With its dark humor and sharp script, "The Favourite" is a must-watch on Peacock. And if you're still in the mood for something completely over-the-top, there's always "Face/Off", Nicolas Cage and John Travolta's thrilling tale of face-swapping madness on Paramount+.
I think it's sick that they're drawing inspiration from a familiar fairy tale and putting their own spin on it. Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha are just meant to be, you know? 
Their chemistry is everything. And can we talk about how good the costumes and sets look in this show? They totally transport me to the 19th century 
i need to watch The Favourite too, Olivia Colman is hilarious 
and Face/Off is just so... Nicolas Cage 
Audrey Hepburn is literally the ultimate icon 
Olivia Colman as queen anne is EVERYTHING 
and that gelato scene in "Roman Holiday"... *chef's kiss* 
, I need to know what happens next. And can we talk about how Audrey Hepburn's style in "Roman Holiday" still slays today? 
. I'm also loving the dark humor and wit in this show, it's like a period drama on steroids 
. But honestly, what I love most is how these shows bring back the classics and make them feel fresh and new again. It's like a dream come true for a binge-watcher like me 
. as for 'The Favourite', it's like a dark comedy masterclass 
. But honestly, I'd say Roman Holiday is my ultimate guilty pleasure 
Like, can't we just watch something with some real depth for once? You know what I love about "The Favourite"? It's like, the queen is literally a hot mess and it's perfect. And that script? 
I mean, who comes up with this stuff? It's like they're speaking my language or something. But you know what really gets me? How underrated it is 
I mean, have you seen "Face/Off"? That's some wild stuff right there 
And don't even get me started on the whole "streaming" thing - who's actually going to watch these shows if it takes 3 different platforms to do so? It's like they're trying to make us cancel subscriptions and pay extra just to keep up with the latest binge-watching trends.
They're giving me all the historical drama feels 
I've also been meaning to rewatch Roman Holiday, Audrey Hepburn is just perfection 
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... Audrey Hepburn is iconic 
, "The Favourite" has got it covered 
and not some random historical drama... just kidding! 
. And can we talk about how much I love the "Roman Holiday" aesthetic? Those old-school vibes are everything 
! The Favourite is also giving me major dark humor, but I'm not sure if the pacing could be tightened up a bit - it's like, super slow burn 