Working at Vogue offers many delightful perks—just listen to the latest episode of The Run-Through for proof! One of the best perks? Attending a rom-com at the Grove AMC during work hours and calling it part of the job. Today’s assignment? Watching the new Halle Bailey rom-com, You, Me & Tuscany, reminiscent of a “Nancy Meyers film with characters of color as leads,” which I regard as a high compliment.
Here are my thoughts while watching You, Me & Tuscany.
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New York 🙂
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I’m heading there soon! To the Met basement!
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Admiration for anyone whose tiny dog doesn’t sleep in their bed.
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Spotting perfect latte art!
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Halle Bailey’s stunning outfit deserves respect!
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Look, it’s Nia Vardalos!
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Someone is being mean!
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Anna, played by Halle, is a housesitter. More respect!
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Wondering how to become a professional housesitter. I need a side gig.
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However, I’m quite messy.
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The elusive dream of having an in-unit washer-dryer.
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Relatable moment: receiving money-management podcasts from your best friend.
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Anna’s unique choice: fries with honey.
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It seems the cute Italian barman agrees!
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He’s Tuscan!
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Beware of men showing pictures of their nonna’s flower garden.
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The classic mirror pep talk before a hook-up.
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Or perhaps they just sleep together literally?
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That’s quite endearing.
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Reminds me of Blue Crush, where they order room service in a rich guy’s hotel room.
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Seeking a wealthy Italian man to fund my Italy trip with no strings attached.
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Oops, I forgot I’ll be in Tuscany next month. Time to recreate this experience, but with friends instead of a stranger.
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To walk into an Italian cheese shop and know exactly what to do.
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REGÉ-JEAN PAGE appears as Michael!
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When a charming man steals your cheese, you know it’s on.
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Initiating an enemies-to-lovers arc, I assume!
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British and Italian? Wow!
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Anna’s search for Italian lodgings reminds me of a similar experience at 21.
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Beware of the challenges of using an in-unit washer-dryer in Italy.
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Nobody chats like Italian women, and I mean that positively!
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Feeling anxious about this ring situation.
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Matteo may not appreciate the surprise engagement.
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No Italian woman would let her new daughter-in-law do laundry.
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Anna’s behavior might not help her reputation here.
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Francesca, my favorite Italian girl’s name!
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Another favorite name: Chiara.
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“Having a side piece is the key to a healthy marriage,” Francesca says!
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Look, it’s hot Michael!
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He seems related to Matteo somehow?
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It’s Italo disco time!
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When isn’t it?
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OMG, a baby pig!
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A female rival appears.
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Duolingo reminding me to practice Italian during the film!
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Concerned that Anna’s fake fiancé might be deceased.
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Oh no, Matteo’s ex-fiancée appears!
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And Anna’s ring was her ring?
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I’d be upset with Anna too!
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Sideways gets a mention!
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And Paul Giamatti is indirectly shaded!
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The wine must be excellent.
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Soil-sifting has never looked so appealing.
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Even before Michael went shirtless to help Anna.
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Hoping for similar kindness in Italy.
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The farmer’s market produce is enticing.
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Craving Atlanta-style shrimp toast now.
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“Most of the men here are handsome winemakers.” Not my experience!
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Look, it’s Matteo!
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He’s alive!
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“Che cazzo fai” seems appropriate here.
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Matteo is surprisingly calm, perhaps due to Anna’s looks.
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Especially in that crop top!
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Va-va voom!
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A boy fight is brewing!
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The White Lotus soundtrack from the Italian season is reused!
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Craving an Aperol spritz right now.
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The rapid cooking montage is stressing me out, but Anna manages well in the kitchen.
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This man must stop using his fake fiancée as an excuse and express his desire not to live in Italy.
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It seems Matteo is still involved with Isabella?
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And now, the truth is revealed!
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Is Francesca wearing Rixo? How fabulous.
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Nonna saves the day at the last moment!
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“Our mistakes do not define us, they teach us.” Well said, queen.
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Time for the classic rom-com chase!
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A classic for a good reason.
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I’m really enjoying the Anna-Michael pairing.
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And overall, I loved this movie!
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