Overview
- The curated roundup divides viewing options into the Love List for romance and the Hate List for anti‑romance choices.
- Plus One (2019) leads the Love List as a contemporary rom‑com pick, currently streaming on Hulu.
- Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) appears on the Love List with availability on HBO Max.
- For viewers seeking counterprogramming, Drag Me to Hell (2009) anchors the Hate List on HBO Max, alongside bleaker selections such as Amour (2012) and Manchester by the Sea (2016), the latter on Amazon Prime Video.
- Originally published by The New York Times and reprinted Feb. 12, the guide spans decades and genres, with platform availability stated as of publication.