“People We Meet on Vacation” Understands (Even if it Rushes) Desire
Netflix’s “People We Meet on Vacation” adaptation reveals how modern rom-coms are balancing emotional seriousness with delight.
Angélica Escobar
Angélica Escobar, a second-generation Mexican and Central American, is a recent graduate of Whittier College, where she studied political science and creative writing. She enjoys writing about politics, wellness, identity, and pop culture. In her free time she enjoys taking pilates classes, paddle boarding, and reading rom-com novels.
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