Rom-Com Reflections
by Smriti Vijay (’25)
“Rom-Com Reflections” analyzes popular romantic comedies, especially their largely unrecognized lessons about social issues. Often disregarded for their unchanging formulas and supposedly fanciful notions, rom-coms are rarely seen as pieces for deep consideration. I hope to take a more critical look at the underlying messages this media type can convey about the world today.