From the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
On my second journey through the delightful world of Ted Lasso, I am struck again by season 2 episode 5, “Rainbow.” Ted explains the concept of “romcommunism” and its tenet that everything will work out in the end. The ending might not be what we expected, and the journey may be arduous, but rom coms reassure us of some version of a happily-ever-after (HEA) or happily-for-now (HFN).
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Long time readers might remember my affection for Hallmark holiday movies, and my love of pointing out their problematic tropes, even as I revel in their coziness.
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I’ve been fascinating with Gilded Age literature ever since I read my first Edith Wharton novel—for fun, in high school. […]
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Romance fiction’s promise of a happy, emotionally satisfying ending has always been one of its selling points for readers. I […]
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One critique of the romance genre is that the happy endings hide everything that comes after—the often less than-happy reality […]
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Welcome to happy hearts: romance reviews! Each month, I’ll share reviews and recommendations of romance novels I love. My reviews […]
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Dr. Jessica Lyn Van Slooten talks with Ryan and Chuck about the 2005 book, Bet Me, by Jennifer Cruise.
Read moreDaily DistractionVideos from around the CAHSS Earbuddies: The Best True Stories for Your CochleaDr. Rebecca Meacham Happy HeartsDr. Jessica Lyn […]
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