You, Me & Tuscany (2026)

Brent Marchant April 9, 2026

★ 6/10

They say that “imitation is the highest form of flattery,” but, when that sincere admiration begins teetering on the brink of becoming derivative, much of the magic and charm is lost. And that, for what it’s worth, is the downfall of this much-anticipated romantic comedy from director Kat Coiro, a filmmaker best known for her short subjects, music videos and TV work. Anna (Halle Bailey) is a twenty-something wannabe chef who’s been treading water as a New York City house sitter ever since the untimely death of her culinary inspiration, her mother. Grief aside, she nevertheless seriously needs to get her life back on track, specifically by living the life that she truly wants for herself. However, as someone who’s loath to take responsibility for herself, she wallows in an ever-deepening pool of financial trouble, bad decisions and lack of direction. But a chance meeting in a ho…

CinemaSerf April 15, 2026

★ 6/10

Anyone recall 'Made in Italy' (2020)? This has a similar vibe to it as it showcases the beauty of traditional rural Italian life as a backdrop to a quirkier than usual romance. 'Anna' (Halle Bailey) was an aspiring chef until her mother died from cancer and now she has rather lost her way (and her job and flat). Her best friend has been urging her to use her plane ticket to Italy but she has resisted until a chance hotel encounter with 'Matteo' (Lorenzo de Moor) in an hotel bar. He tells her enough about himself and his vineyard in Tuscany to inspire her to take the trip. She arrives in a beautiful small town just as it's summer festival is about to happen, so she can't get an hotel room. Indeed, thanks to 'Michael' (Regé-Jean Page) she can't even get the last sandwich in the place! She does recall that 'Matteo' has a empty villa nearby, though, and so decides that no harm can come from…