Then, I should address the "entertainment" aspect separately but connected. How do we consume it? The classic meet-cute, the grand gesture, and the fantasy of aesthetics and music. These are the pleasures. Finally, a subsection on "elevated" romantic dramas like In the Mood for Love or Portrait of a Lady on Fire that use visual and aural artistry.
The answer lies in the science of catharsis. This article explores the mechanics of the genre, its evolution, and why are inseparable from the human condition. Then, I should address the "entertainment" aspect separately
: Music and setting are often used as characters themselves to insulate the couple and heighten the emotional mood for the viewer. the grand gesture