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19 Romance Movies To Stream On Hulu To Get You In The Summer Lovin' Mood
Men: Rule + Shaw (2025) Synopsis: "After a wild night, Shaw confesses her love for Rule, a rebellious tattoo artist, testing their friendship—will love bring them together or tear them apart?" Trope(s): Bad boy / good girl, best friend's brother. Who's in it?: Chase Stokes, Sydney Taylor, Alexander Ludwig, and Evan Mock Why you should watch: The same studio that brought us After also brought us this book-to-screen adaptation. Also, a tatted-up Chase Stokes? Sign me up, please. Lane (2023) Synopsis: "Yas and Dom, two 20-somethings both reeling from bad break-ups, connect over the course of an eventful day in South London — helping each other deal with their nightmare exes, and potentially restoring their faith in romance." Trope(s): Unexpected love. Who's in it?: Vivian Oparah and David Jonsson Why you should watch: If you only watch one movie on this list, let it be Rye Lane. Dancing (1987) Synopsis: "Spending the summer in a holiday camp with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle." Trope(s): Dancing (of the dirty variety), enemies to lovers. Who's in it?: Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze Why you should watch: Simply watch this movie just to hear Patrick Swayze say "Nobody puts Baby in the corner." Sparks (2012) Synopsis: "A young author's most heartfelt character steps off the pages of his new book and into his life in this romantic fantasy." Trope(s): Manic-pixie-literal-dream girl, fish out of water. Who's in it?: Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, and Antonio Banderas. Why you should watch: It's giving The Velveteen Rabbit, but less sad and more romantic. With Benefits (2011) Synopsis: "Determined to avoid Hollywood cliches, a couple embarks on a relationship built on sex without the problems of romance, but, of course, things get a little complicated..." Trope(s): Friends to lovers <3 Who's in it?: Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, and Woody Harrelson. Why you should watch: Remember that movie No Strings Attached? This is the better version of that movie with funnier dialogue. A (2010) Synopsis: "After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl sees her reputation tarnished until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing." Trope(s): Childhood sweethearts. Who's in it?: Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Amanda Bynes, and Stanley Tucci. Why you should watch: Penn Badgley has, and I cannot emphasize this enough, never looked hotter than he does in this movie. 7.27 Dresses (2008) Synopsis: "A perennial bridesmaid who's unhappy that her little sister is marrying the man of her dreams, falls in love with a cynical wedding journalist who's covering the event" Trope(s): Enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity. Who's in it?: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Ed Burns, and Judy Greer. Why you should watch: The montage of Jane (Katherine Heigl) trying on all 27 of her bridesmaids' dresses is canonically one of the best fashion scenes in cinema. in Manhattan (2002) Synopsis: "A senatorial candidate falls for a hotel maid whom he mistakes for a socialite in this glossy Cinderella story." Trope(s): Mistaken identity, millionaire MMC, mistaken identity. Who's in it?: Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, and Tyler Posey Why you should watch: Jenny from the block falls in love with a pre-evil Voldemort — need I say more? 9.(500) Days of Summer (2009) Synopsis: "A romance between two young office employees is charted across its roller-coaster duration in this tale of love and heartbreak." Trope(s): Manic-pixie-dream girl, he falls first (and harder). Who's in it?: Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Matthew Gray Gubler Why you should watch: Some of the best music to ever be featured in a film: The Smiths, Hall & Oats, and, let us not forget, The Temper Trap! (2024) Synopsis: "Dandelion, a struggling but determined singer-songwriter in a downward spiral, reluctantly takes a last-ditch effort gig where she meets Casey, a guitarist who walked away from his dream long ago. As Dandelion joins Casey's eclectic and nomadic group of struggling musicians, the two kindred spirits make music together and strike up an intoxicating whirlwind romance that leads Dandelion to a deeper appreciation of her artistic journey and the discovery of a voice that is authentically her own." Trope(s): Opposites attract. Who's in it?: KiKi Layne and Thomas Doherty Why you should watch: OK, I lied. If you can only watch TWO movies on this list, let it be Rye Lane and Dandelion. Hating Game (2021) Synopsis: "Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against cold and efficient nemesis Joshua, a rivalry that is complicated by her growing attraction to him." Trope(s): Office romance, enemies-to-lovers. Who's in it?: Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell. Why you should watch: A romance between two rivals who work at a publishing house? A booktoker's dream come true. (2022) Synopsis: "When an aspiring young artist is forced to join her high school track team, she uses it as an opportunity to pursue the girl she's been harboring a long-time crush on. But she soon finds herself falling for an unexpected teammate." Trope(s): WLW, secret admirer. Who's in it?: Rowan Blanchard, Auli'i Cravalho, and Megan Mullally Why you should watch: The perfect high school romance to watch if you wanna kick up your feet and giggle at the screen. Island (2022) Synopsis: "A group of queer best friends gather in Fire Island Pines for their annual week of love and laughter, but a sudden change of events might make this their last summer in gay paradise." Trope(s): MLM, enemies-to-lovers. Who's in it?: Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers, and Margaret Cho Why you should watch: This is one of my fave Pride & Prejudice adaptations (second only to the 2005 film directed by Joe Wright). Broken Hearts Gallery (2020) Synopsis: "A brokenhearted New York museum curator begins a collection of things connected to break-ups and writes about it on her blog." Trope(s): Strangers-to-friends-to-lovers, grumpy / sunshine. Who's in it?: Geraldine Viswanathan, Dacre Montgomery, and Molly Gordon Why you should watch: I wish that Broken Heart Galleries actually existed, but, since they don't, this is the next best thing! Again (2023) Synopsis: "A romantic comedy about finding love where you least expect it featuring new songs by Celine Dion." Trope(s): Second-chance romance, love after loss. Who's in it?: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan, and Celine Dion Why you should watch: For fans of Celine Dion AND Jamie from Outlander. + / & Juliet (1996 and 2013) Synopsis: Like you don't already know. Trope(s): Forbidden love, love at first sight. Who's in it?: 1996: Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes / 2013: Douglass Booth and Hailee Steinfeld Why you should watch: The most iconic love story of all two different variations! Last Song (2010) Synopsis: "A rebellious teen and her brother are shipped off to spend the summer with their recently-divorced dad — but just when she is ready to sulk away the season, love arrives." Trope(s): Grumpy / sunshine, second chance romance. Who's in it?: Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth, and Greg Kinnear Why you should watch: In case you're in the mood to swoon AND cry! True Loves (2023) Synopsis: "Emma and Jesse are living the perfect life together, until Jesse disappears in a tragic helicopter crash on their first wedding anniversary. Four years later, Emma finds happiness again as she's about to marry her best friend. However, when Jesse miraculously resurfaces, Emma soon finds herself torn between two great loves." Trope(s): Best friends to lovers, love triangle. Who's in it?: Phillipa Soo, Simu Liu, and Luke Bracey Why you should watch: To live vicariously through Phillipa Soo, who gets to kiss both Simu AND Luke. Anything...(1989) Synopsis: "John Cusack stars as an aimless high-school graduate who tries to win the hand of the class brain in this teen classic. Trope(s): Opposites attract. Who's in it?: John Cusack and Ione Skye Why you should watch: This film is required viewing for everyone who considers themselves a fan of romantic cinema. Stream these romance hits on Hulu.
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5 days ago
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I can't stop rewatching this dark comedy show from the 2000s on Prime Video – here's why it's still worth streaming
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Some TV shows are like comfort food, and for me, there's no show more comforting than Peep Show. The British sitcom from the early 2000s has been my go-to whenever I don't know what to watch for quite some time now, and for good reasons. For the uninitiated, Peep Show follows the miseries of self-doubting, uptight loan manager called Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), who rents a room in his South London flat to Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), aka Jez, an overconfident and impulsive musician. Together, they stumble, blindly through day-to-day life, usually ending up in a desperate situation of their own making. There's something weirdly cozy about watching two awkward flatmates spiral through life's small humiliations, especially when their internal monologues are so brutally honest – and endlessly quotable. I'm not ashamed to admit that I often find myself referencing memorable lines from the series. Don't believe me? Given that I'm writing about a TV show, I can't help but think about a fitting scene from one of my favorite episodes of the entire series, 'Seasonal Beatings' (episode 5 of season 7), where Mark is discussing what to watch next: "We watched all the Losts and they were… somewhat okay, and Heroes had some interesting themes, but also quite a lot of… not so interesting themes. And Prison Break, by the end I very much wanted to break out of the prison that Prison Break had become for us." Unlike many other shows, Peep Show isn't just "somewhat okay". It does have interesting themes and I never want to break out of my habit of streaming it on repeat. Whether you're discovering it for the first time on one of the best streaming services or rewatching it for the umpteenth time like me, Peep Show remains one of the most unique and rewarding comedies out there. Why you should (still) watch Peep Show The series features some of the best side characters you'll ever meet. From Jez's 'moreish' bandmate Super Hans (Matt King) and Mark's ruthless boss Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph) to Mark's love interests Sophie (Olivia Coleman) and Dobby (Isy Suttie), the supporting cast are every bit as quirky and engaging as the two leads. Peep Show's cringe humor often sees the show get compared to another well-loved sitcom you might have heard of: The Office. But while both shows are filled with awkward silences and cringe-inducing lead characters, Peep Show is in a class of its own. Its humor is more polished (yes, there are moments of chaos but it doesn't turn slapstick), its underlining themes are much darker (in one episode it goes to the 'heart of darkness') and its characters are far more deluded (the show really doesn't hold back on just how much so at times). But at the same time, it's not doing any of this in a pretentious way. Indeed, there's no gloss here. The flats are grim, the jobs are soul-crushing (although one character does get close to the 'big three': 'museum, lunch and a snooze'), and the dreams are small. But that's what makes the show so easy to watch, because it doesn't pretend to be anything grand. The secondhand embarrassment you feel from the comedy is all amplified by the shaky point-of-view (POV) filming that the show is known for. There's nowhere for the viewer to hide. You see everything up close, making you feel like you're inside the lead characters' heads. While the filming style is unique, it can also take some getting used to. The first season was very much still finding its (rainbow) rhythm with the POV camerawork, and mounted head cameras to the actors to produce the effect – the quality of the footage these cameras produced was quite low, which is why they're used less later in the series. Basically, don't skip the first season because you're put off by the video quality; stick with it, because you'll be rewarded with some of the best gags in the series, including one that makes a reappearance in season 5, which you wouldn't otherwise get if you skipped it. What also makes it such a comforting TV show to stream is that the episodes are short, usually just under 30 minutes, but a lot still happens throughout. Peep Show is the perfect series for short sittings when you need something light to watch because you can easily tune in and out of it. So what are you waiting for? Pour yourself a massive drink. Turn on the TV and crack open this exceptionally funny show that deserves your attention immediately. Merry Peep Show watching everyone! Peep Show is available to watch on Prime Video, Hulu and BritBox in the US, as well as some of the best free streaming services, including Pluto TV, Plex and The Roku Channel. Meanwhile, those in the UK can find it on Netflix, while Australians can stream it on Prime Video, BritBox and Stan. You might also like Prime Video's new #1 show is a perfect summer binge watch Doctor Who is my #1 Disney+ recommendation 7 of the best #1 Netflix TV shows actually worth streaming Solve the daily Crossword
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5 days ago
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The two south east London boroughs with the cheapest pints
Greenwich and Southwark have been ranked among the cheapest places in south London for a pint. A new report, called the Pint Report, by Online Marketing Surgery and MG Timber, placed the two boroughs alongside Croydon and Sutton for the lowest average price of a pint at £5. Kingston upon Thames was slightly more expensive, with an average pint costing £5.97. The report used data from Numbeo, an online database of user-contributed data about cities and countries worldwide, to compile average prices across South London. It is not clear when the information in the report was last updated.
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10-07-2025
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Nine-time Wimbledon champion refused entry to The Ivy restaurant over strict rule
Nine-time Wimbledon winner Martina Navratilova was snubbed by a posh restaurant after arriving with her dog. The Czech-American star tried to visit The Ivy in Wimbledon Village yesterday evening (Tuesday, July 8), but was unable to bring her dog, Lulu, inside. Taking to X to explain her ordeal, the 68-year-old wrote: "Well- tried to have dinner at the Ivy at Wimbledon, but they won't allow Lulu into the restaurant- so plan B." The Ivy website states there are strict rules about pets not being allowed inside restaurants, except for guide dogs and emotional support animals. READ MORE: North London landlord tries to hike rent but it backfires massively as tenant goes to tribunal READ MORE: Woman shares shocking list of 6 rules from estate agents to rent a flat in London Navratilova has been working as a BBC commentator at Wimbledon following her major success at the South London tournament, winning singles titles in 1978, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1990. She also won nine other grand slam singles titles throughout her career. Well- tried to have dinner at the Ivy at Wimbledon, but they won't allow Lulu into the restaurant- so plan B — Martina Navratilova (@Martina) July 8, 2025 Despite these many triumphs, Navratilova endured an awkward moment with fellow BBC commentator Nick Mullins who asked on air about the prospect of re-living one of her defeats on Centre Court. Ahead of a fourth round match between Mirra Andreeva and Emma Navarro, Navratilova briefly mentioned her defeat to Andreeva's coach Conchita Martinez in the final in 1994 Mullins then said: "I was going to bring that up… well might chat about that as this match wears on." Only for Navratilova to cut in and sharply reply: "Let's not. Just kidding." Stay updated on the top South London stories. Sign up to our MySouthLondon newsletter HERE for the latest daily news and more.
The Independent
09-07-2025
- The Independent
Boy, 12, dies in south London flat fire
A 12-year-old boy has died after a fire in south London. Emergency services were called to a blaze at a block of maisonettes in Lewisham Road, Lewisham, just before midnight on Tuesday. A boy, aged 12, died at the scene, the Metropolitan Police said. Officers attended the scene alongside the London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service. London Fire Brigade said ten fire engines and 70 firefighters were dispatched to tackle the fire. A maisonette split between the ground and first floors was destroyed by the fire. Part of a maisonette split between the second and third floors was also damaged by the fire. The boy's family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. A woman, aged 54, was treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service taken to hospital. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Three other people left the building before the Brigade arrived at the scene. The fire was brought under control by 2am on Wednesday. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Firefighters said it is not believed to be suspicious at this stage. Detective Chief Inspector Danian Reid, from the Met's local investigations team in south east London, said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with everyone involved. 'We continue to work alongside investigators from the London Fire Brigade to establish the cause of the fire. 'We understand the impact this will have on the community and there will be local neighbourhood officers, and other emergency services, in the area as enquiries continue."
