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Reality vs Archetype — The Two Types of Romcom

Reality vs Archetype — The Two Types of Romcom

What When Harry Met Sally shares with Dostoevsky

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Apr 08, 2024
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What's the difference between When Harry Met Sally and Just Like Heaven? To your average Joe there might appear to be no difference. Once you'd informed them that they are both romcoms they will both be placed squarely in the same box and quickly dismissed.

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