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Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The 8 Most Underrated Rom-Coms of All Time
There's something utterly all-consuming about a classic rom-com. The yearning, the missed signals, the dramatic confessions in extreme weather—it's a beloved genre, and for good reason. With the Nora Ephrons of the world cementing their place in the rom-com canon, it's easy to overlook a handful of underrated gems. Whether they didn't get much promo or just quietly slipped under the radar, these eight rom-coms deserve a second look. Scroll to see all the underrated rom-coms we honestly still can't get enough of in 2025! 1. Love, Rosie If you're a sucker for the infamous right-person-wrong-time trope, then this movie should be at the top of your list. Rosie () and Alex () have been inseparable since childhood, always side by side and completely in sync. But as they step into adulthood, unspoken feelings start to surface, right as life begins throwing them in totally different directions. Between miscommunications, missed chances, and messy timing, their connection gets tested in just about every way. As they navigate new relationships and big life changes, the film keeps you wondering: Will they ever get it right? It's heartbreakingly sweet and frustrating in all the best ways. 2. Sleeping With Other People Featuring Allison Brie and Jason Sudeikis, this one's for the romantics who also believe healing can be hilarious. Lainey and Jake lost their virginity to each other back in college, then parted ways, thinking it was just a one-time thing. Years later, they reunite unexpectedly in a sex addicts support group (yes, really) and realize they both have a complicated relationship. To avoid falling into old patterns, they make a pact to just be friends—no hooking up, no pressure. But the emotional intimacy they build starts to challenge that rule, and suddenly, they're questioning everything they thought they knew about love, connection, and what it means to be 'just friends.' 3. Emma This version of Emma, starring , gives 's classic story a modern edge while keeping all the delicious drama intact. Emma is rich, beautiful, and a total know-it-all when it comes to love… except her matchmaking never really goes as planned. While she tries to orchestrate everyone else's relationships, she's totally blind to her own feelings, especially when it comes to Mr. Knightley. With sharp dialogue, over-the-top fashion, and the kind of chemistry that builds slowly then hits hard, this one is as fun as it is romantic. 4. Palm Springs This time-loop rom-com is chaotic in the best way. Starring Andy Samberg and , Palm Springs takes place at a wedding where two guests end up stuck in a never-ending day. What starts off as a weird sci-fi setup turns into something surprisingly sweet and existential. As they relive the same day over and over, they let their guards down—and start to fall for each other in the most unexpected way. It's funny, strange, and way deeper than you'd expect. 5. It's Complicated If you think rom-coms are only for the 20-somethings, think again. It's Complicated stars , , and in a love triangle that's anything but boring. plays a successful bakery owner who starts hooking up with her ex-husband, who just so happens to be married to someone else. Meanwhile, a sweet architect enters the picture, and things get even more… complicated. It's a grown-up romance with all the charm and chaos of a classic rom-com, plus the dream kitchen of your Pinterest board. 6. About Time This one might technically count as a time-travel movie, but at its heart, it's a love story—and a really tender one. Domhnall Gleeson plays Tim, a guy who learns he can travel through time (but only in his own life). He uses this power to win over Mary (played by ), but along the way, he realizes love isn't about getting everything perfect—it's about being present. It's soft, a little magical, and full of those small, everyday moments that make life beautiful. 7. The Incredible Jessica James This indie rom-com is criminally underrated and full of personality. Jessica Williams () plays a confident, hilarious, and wildly opinionated aspiring playwright in New York who's recovering from a breakup. When she starts casually dating a sweet, awkward app developer (Chris O'Dowd), it forces her to let her guard down and reimagine what love could look like. It's sharp, refreshing, and doesn't rely on clichés. Jessica James is the kind of character you root for instantly. 8. Plus One If you've ever had a friend become your last-minute wedding plus-one, this one will hit close to home. and Jack Quaid star as two single friends who agree to be each other's dates to every wedding of the season. They bicker, tease, drink too much—but of course, start catching real feelings along the way. The banter is top-tier, and the chemistry is undeniable. It's one of those movies that feels grounded and chaotic in the best way, like real love often is. Looking for more , , and news? Follow us on so you never miss a thing! Solve the daily Crossword
Straits Times
20-07-2025
- Straits Times
How to fly long-haul with a baby
A little planning and a few handy tricks might make the daunting task of flying with a baby less stressful. NEW YORK – 'Try flying any plane with a baby if you want a sense of what it must have been like to be a leper in the fourteenth century,' wrote American journalist, film-maker and author Nora Ephron in her 1983 novel Heartburn. That is not too far off. And I would know, as it was not long ago that I flew 19 hours across the world with my three-month-old. A newborn or young infant cannot be reasoned with, nor can he or she sit in front of a screen or snack on treats. What do you pack for an infant on a long flight? Where do you even put the baby? And that is all before accounting for the side eye you get from fellow passengers bracing themselves for screaming and crying. A little groundwork, though, can go a long way towards easing some of that stress, said Mr James Howard, a Delta Air Lines cabin manager and father of a toddler. You might even enjoy it, he added. Advance planning If you know you will travel in the first few months of your baby's life, you can add your child to your airline ticket even before he or she is born , said Mr Brian Kelly, founder of the Points Guy website and a father of two. Your airline would use a placeholder name – usually 'Baby' and your last name. Then, closer to your travel dates, update your booking with your child's legal name. For most domestic US flights, infants can travel free on the lap of an accompanying adult, though many experts do not think this is safe. On international flights, you might be charged a portion of your fare. Navigating check-in Breast milk and formula in your carry-on are not subject to the Transportation Security Administration's liquids limit, meaning you can take along large quantities of them on board. You will, however, need to take them out for screening. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 1 in 3 vapes here laced with etomidate; MOH working with MHA to list it as illegal drug: Ong Ye Kung Singapore HSA extends hotline hours, launches new platform to report vaping offences Singapore No unified guidelines? Animal shelters chart their own paths on welfare standards Asia Tearful relatives await news of Vietnam boat capsize rescue as death toll rises to 38 Multimedia How to make the most out of small homes in Singapore Singapore Minor Issues: Why I didn't send my daughters to my brand-name primary school Opinion I thought I was a 'chill' parent. Then came P1 registration World Diplomats dismissed: Inside the overhaul reshaping Trump's foreign policy 'I always tell parents to have the agents change their gloves before they do that because I don't know what they've touched,' said Dr Lauren Hughes. The paediatrician at Bloom Pediatrics in Kansas City, Kansas, has become popular on social media for sharing practical infant and toddler tips and tricks. If you know you have to get through a large airport, Mr Kelly recommends taking a foldable stroller that would fit in the overhead compartment with you rather than one you need to check in, which might get damaged or need to be picked up at an oversized luggage counter. Another option is to pack a baby carrier so you can keep your hands free through the airport, said Ms Christy Slavik, owner of the travel agency Mom Approved Travel. Seating choices Though having an infant sit in your lap is allowed, the Federal Aviation Administration recommends that babies be strapped into car seats during flights and advises against holding them in your lap. That does require you to buy a seat that is certified for flying and you should check whether the plane will have the right seat belts to secure it. Most business or first class cabins do not, said Mr Kelly. Getting an extra seat also ensures that in the event of a loss of cabin pressure, there would be an oxygen mask at the ready for the baby too, said Dr Hughes. If they were on your lap, one might not drop down for them but would be made available if you requested it. For longer international flights, it might be worth booking a bassinet for the baby to sleep in, said Mr Howard . Airline bassinets are free and can be requested through the airline reservations team, but they are available only on a first-come, first-served basis. They cannot be used during take-off, landing or during heavy turbulence. You also cannot hold your baby in a carrier for take-off and landing. Some international flights will provide an infant seat belt to loop around your baby on your lap that then attaches to your own seat belt for take-off and landing. Keeping your baby happy, healthy and clean When it comes to the safety of your infant, the biggest risk, said Dr Hughes, is the infection risk of being in an enclosed space. 'A fever in a child under 60 days old is an emergency, so my general guidance is to wait until at least 60 days old' to get them on a flight, she added. Also, pack a first aid kit in your carry-on that contains bandages; an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream for itchy, irritated skin; a topical antibiotic for cuts and scrapes; as well as infant versions of Tylenol, ibuprofen and an antihistamine, Dr Hughes said. To make sure babies are comfortable during the change in air pressure at take-off and landing, offer them a bottle or a pacifier or nurse them in those moments, Dr Hughes added, as the sucking can help with the ear-popping sensation. And ideally, you could try to time your flights around naps or take a night flight so that your baby can sleep for at least some part of the journey, she said. Diaper changes on flights can be a little tricky. Bathrooms that feel uncomfortably small for an adult, can feel even smaller with the addition of a baby and a diaper bag. According to Mr Howard, there should be at least one diaper-changing table on every aircraft. But before taking your baby into the shoebox of a bathroom, make sure your wipes and fresh diapers are easily accessible with one hand as there is not much space or time to fumble around searching for them in the depths of your carry-on bag, he said. That might mean you go in first and set up the diaper changing table while your partner or a crew member holds the baby. 'In my almost eight years of flying, I have helped watch children while the parent has gone to the restroom, I have helped install car seats, I've helped break down strollers and store items,' Mr Howard said. 'As a parent, it's important to remember that any extra pair of hands you can get is great.' NYTIMES
Observer
19-07-2025
- Observer
How to fly long-haul with a baby
'Try flying any plane with a baby if you want a sense of what it must have been like to be a leper in the fourteenth century,' wrote journalist, filmmaker and author Nora Ephron in her 1983 novel, 'Heartburn.' That's not too far off. And I'd know, as it wasn't long ago that I flew 19 hours across the world with my 3-month-old. A newborn or young infant cannot be reasoned with, nor can they sit in front of a screen or snack on treats. What do you pack for an infant on a long flight? Where do you even put the baby? And that's all before accounting for the side eye you get from fellow passengers bracing themselves for screaming and crying. A little groundwork, though, can go a long way toward easing some of that stress, said James Howard, a Delta Air Lines cabin manager and father of a toddler. You might even enjoy it, he added. Advance Planning If you are flying internationally, your baby, no matter how young, will need a passport. You can apply for one online, mail in supporting evidence, like a birth certificate, and then show up in person for an appointment. The process can take roughly three months, although you can pay to expedite it. You will need a passport photo; the State Department concedes that the baby can be lying down for the photo, and 'it is acceptable if your infant's eyes are not entirely open.' If you know you will travel in the first few months of your baby's life, you can add your child to your airline ticket even before they're born, said Brian Kelly, founder of the Points Guy website and a father of two. Your airline would use a placeholder name (usually 'Baby' and your last name). Then, closer to your travel dates, update your booking with their legal name. For most domestic U.S. flights, infants can travel free on the lap of an accompanying adult, though many experts don't think this is safe; on international flights, you might be charged a portion of your fare. If you are traveling in and out of the United States and want to use Global Entry, babies need their membership, no matter how young they are. You will need to sign your baby up separately, and they must go for the interview. Navigating Check-In Breast milk and formula in your carry-on are not subject to the Transportation Security Administration's liquids limit, meaning you can bring large quantities of them onboard. You will, however, need to take them out for screening. 'I always tell parents to have the agents change their gloves before they do that,' said Lauren Hughes, a pediatrician at Bloom Pediatrics in Kansas City, Kansas, who has become popular on social media for sharing practical infant and toddler tips and tricks, 'because I don't know what they've touched, I don't know what the hell is on your gloves and I don't want it on my baby's milk.' If you know you have to get through a large airport, Kelly recommends taking a foldable stroller that would fit in the overhead compartment with you rather than one you need to check, which might get damaged or need to be picked up at an oversized luggage counter. Another option is to pack a baby carrier so you can keep your hands free through the airport, said Christy Slavik, the owner of the travel agency Mom Approved Travel. Seating Choices Though having an infant sit in your lap is allowed, the Federal Aviation Administration recommends that babies be strapped into car seats during flights and advises against holding them in your lap. That does require you to buy a seat that is certified for flying, and you should check whether the plane will have the right seat belts to secure it (most business or first-class cabins don't, said Kelly). Getting an extra seat also ensures that in the event of a loss of cabin pressure, there would be an oxygen mask at the ready for the baby, too, said Hughes. If they were on your lap, one might not drop down for them, but would be made available if you requested it. For longer international flights, it might be worth booking a bassinet for the baby to sleep in, Howard of Delta said. Airline bassinets are free and can be requested through the airline reservations team, but they are only available on a first-come, first-served basis. They can't be used during takeoff, landing or during heavy turbulence. You also can't hold your baby in a carrier for takeoff and landing. Some international flights will provide an infant seat belt to loop around your baby on your lap that then attaches to your seat belt for takeoff and landing. Keeping Your Baby Happy, Healthy, and Clean When it comes to the safety of your infant, the biggest risk, said Hughes, is 'the infection risk of being in an enclosed space.' 'A fever in a child under 60 days old is an emergency, so my general guidance is to wait until at least 60 days old' to get them on a flight, she added. Also, pack a first-aid kit in your carry-on that contains bandages, an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream for itchy, irritated skin, a topical antibiotic for cuts and scrapes as well as infant versions of Tylenol, ibuprofen, and an antihistamine, Hughes said. To make sure babies are comfortable during the change in air pressure at takeoff and landing, offer them a bottle or a pacifier or nurse them in those moments, Hughes added, as the sucking can help with the ear-popping sensation. And ideally, you could try to time your flights around naps or take a night flight so that your baby can sleep for at least some part of the journey, she said. Diaper changes on flights can be a little tricky; bathrooms that feel uncomfortably small for an adult human can feel even smaller with the addition of a baby and a diaper bag. According to Howard, there should be at least one diaper-changing table on every aircraft. But before taking your baby into the shoebox of a bathroom, make sure your wipes and fresh diapers are easily accessible with one hand, as there isn't much space or time to fumble around searching for them in the depths of your carry-on bag, he said. That might mean you go in first and set up the diaper changing table while your partner or a crew member holds the baby. 'In my almost eight years of flying, I have helped watch children while the parent has gone to the restroom, I have helped install car seats, I've helped break down strollers and store items,' Howard said. 'As a parent, it's important to remember that any extra pair of hands you can get is great.' This article originally appeared in
Irish Independent
17-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Sophie White: Let me tell you why it's time for women to change the ‘I feel so bad about...' script
Recently I revisited a book that I love by Nora Ephron. It's a collection of essays about womanhood called I Feel Bad About My Neck. I came to re-read the book after I had suddenly noticed an unnerving pattern in my speech. I was starting a LOT of sentences with 'I feel bad about…' And what do I have to feel so bad about? I'm not a serial killer or selling scam crypto to the elderly. And yet, I've lately realised that I have consistently felt bad about one thing or another ever since the first time I felt bad about my thighs aged six. When I first read the book about 10 years ago, I had yet to start feeling bad about my neck (I do now, let me tell you) but had still, by the age of 30, accumulated untold amounts of other things to feel bad about.
New York Times
07-07-2025
- New York Times
How to Fly Long-Haul With a Baby
'Try flying any plane with a baby if you want a sense of what it must have been like to be a leper in the fourteenth century,' wrote Nora Ephron, the journalist, filmmaker and author in her 1983 novel, 'Heartburn.' That's not too far off. And I'd know, as it wasn't long ago that I flew 19 hours across the world with my 3-month-old. A newborn or young infant cannot be reasoned with nor can they sit in front of a screen or snack on treats. What do you pack for an infant on a long flight? Where do you even put the baby? And that's all before accounting for the side eye you get from fellow passengers bracing themselves for screaming and crying. A little groundwork, though, can go a long way toward easing some of that stress, said James Howard, a Delta Air Lines cabin manager and father of a toddler. You might even enjoy it, he added. If you are flying internationally, your baby, no matter how young, will need a passport. You can apply for one online, mail in supporting evidence, like a birth certificate, and then show up in person for an appointment. The process can take roughly three months though you can pay to expedite it. You will need a passport photo though the State Department concedes that the baby can be lying down for the photo and 'it is acceptable if your infant's eyes are not entirely open.' If you know you will travel in the first few months of your baby's life, you can add your child to your airline ticket even before they're born, said Brian Kelly, founder of the Points Guy website and a father of two. Your airline would use a placeholder name (usually 'Baby' and your last name). Then, closer to your travel dates, update your booking with their legal name. For most domestic U.S. flights, infants can travel free on the lap of an accompanying adult, though many experts don't think this is safe; on international flights, you might be charged a portion of your fare. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
