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Peter Bart: Resurgent Rom-Coms Might Be The “Prod Of Positivity” We’re Looking For
Romantic comedies are seeing a resurgence with 'Anyone but You' and others. Deadline's Peter Bart says they might be the "prod of positivity" we're looking for.
Some clues: According to several studies, young men and women today are increasingly deferring marriage — and kids too: “The birth rate in the U.S. is dwindling as the Gen Z demo tumbles into a sort of civilizational sadness,” writes Timothy Carny in his new book Family Unfriendly. “Gen Z workers are entering the labor market during a historically strong stretch.” The Journal nonetheless sites a survey from the University of Chicago that finds “lower levels of happiness and less trust” in the 18-25 age range. “Gen Z Americans stand out from previous generations for their pessimism and lower expectations for their lives,” concludes Jean Twenge, a professor of psychology at San Diego State University.
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