Historical epics have long existed, but only a few, like Titanic and Spartacus, can truly count as masterpieces of the ...

Some of the best epics of all time also function as romance movies, including classics like Titanic, Doctor Zhivago, and Rocco and His Brothers.

Themes explored through fictional works don't tend to get much broader or more commonplace than that of love (even if other ...

You know that expression "You can't make this stuff up?" Although countless great fictional, fantastical stories have graced the big screen, there's something special about watching a movie based on a ...

Each of these historical epics are not just among the best of their genre, but are also some of the greatest and most ...

A stately but often listless period love story, "The History of Sound" is full of romantic longing but lacks a central spark. It is refined and elegant but comes off as a tepid slog. Paul Mescal is ...

Chinese historical romance drama “The Prisoner of Beauty” unfolds during a time of political unrest and deep-rooted family grudges. Xiao Qiao (Song Zu Er), a sharp and resourceful young woman from the ...

Our columnist recommends books featuring centuries of L.G.B.T.Q. love stories that defy tragedy, laugh in the face of shame and lean into unabashed joy. By Olivia Waite Writing a list of queer ...