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Queer romcom Bros struggled at the box-office. Are mainstream audiences still not ready?

When Bros creator, Billy Eichner made an impassioned plea for people to see his queer-centred romantic comedy, he shared concerns on Twitter that straight people “just didn’t show up.”

The Conversation · Oct 20, 2022

"Bros": A tragic box office love story

The failure to launch of Billy Eichner's new comedy could have something to do with the genre rules it breaks

Salon · Oct 7, 2022

Nina Metz: Moviegoing is not activism, and it’s a mistake to promote a film that way

Reflecting on the disappointing turnout for the gay rom-com “Bros,” despite getting good reviews, the movie’s writer and star Billy Eichner noted that “straight people, especially in certain parts of the country, just didn’t show up for Bros. And that’s disappointing but it is what it is. Everyone who ISN’T…

Chicago Tribune · Oct 6, 2022

Bros star Billy Eichner says ‘straight people in certain parts of’ US didn’t show up for gay romcom

Actor encouraged ‘everyone who ISN’T a homophobic weirdo’ to go to see ‘Bros’

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

'Smile' scares up best box office since August, while 'Bros' flops

Paramount Pictures' "Smile" enjoyed a frighteningly good debut at the domestic box office this weekend, opening in first place with $22 million, according to estimates from measurement firm Comscore.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 2, 2022

Review: 'Bros' is a gay romantic comedy with big, big laughs

Yes, "Bros" is a rare Hollywood romantic comedy that's about gay people but what's even more rare is that it has big, big laughs.

Tribune News Service · Sep 29, 2022

‘Bros’ review: Billy Eichner, on the street but now he has a boyfriend. And a major studio first: An R-rated gay rom-com. And it’s good

“Bros” can’t win, probably, but it’s enjoyable, especially in its first hour, and the second hour has enough going on, and enough elemental romantic rooting interest, to excuse some detours.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 29, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2022

In ‘Bros,’ Billy Eichner’s just a boy, sitting in front of a boy, making a terrific rom-com

Funny and warm, the gay love story lives up to the swooning standard of “When Harry Met Sally …” and “Notting Hill.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2022

Billy Eichner made a great rom-com. Now its audiences' turn.

In the whistle-stop lead-up to the release of “Bros,” Eichner has worked tirelessly to whip audiences into a frenzy for a film unlike any Hollywood has before produced

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022