Blackpink Member Lisa to Star in New Netflix Rom-Com

Lisa, the popular K-pop star from Blackpink, will be starring in a new romantic comedy movie coming soon to Netflix. She’s working with David Bernad, who was an executive producer on the hit show The White Lotus, to create the film for the streaming platform.

Lisa will be an executive producer on the film, working with Alice Kang, who leads the artist management company LLOUD. The screenplay is being written by Katie Silberman, known for her work on the 2018 film Set It Up and as a co-writer of the 2019 hit Booksmart.

I’ve heard this new romantic comedy is going to feel like a throwback to the best ’90s rom-coms, and I’m already excited! Apparently, the idea came about because Lisa and Bernad, who worked together on The White Lotus, realized they both loved Notting Hill. They connected over that shared love and decided to create this movie together – it sounds adorable!

Released in 1999, Notting Hill is a romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. The movie tells the story of a chance encounter and the surprising love that develops between a famous American actress and a bookshop owner in London.

Lisa, the K-pop star with the most Instagram followers, recently made her acting debut in Season 3 of the popular HBO series, The White Lotus. Known as Lalisa Manobal for her role, she played Mook, a staff member at the Thailand resort featured in the season, which premiered in February 2025. The show has been renewed for a fourth season, and will now be set on the French Riviera.

After the season wrapped up, I saw Lisa posted a really sweet message on Instagram – she thanked everyone for letting her play the part. It was awesome to see, and she has over 106 million followers, so a lot of people saw it!

I’m so grateful to Mike White, the creator of The White Lotus, for giving me the opportunity to play Mook. Being part of this show, especially as my first acting role alongside such talented actors, was a true honor. I’m also incredibly proud to share my culture and showcase the beauty of Thailand with a global audience. Playing Mook has been a transformative experience, helping me discover more about myself and what I’m capable of.”

Lisa released her debut solo album, Alter Ego, on February 28, 2025.

Guilty Pleasure Movies From the ’90s

Guilty as Sin (1993)

I have to say, I’m really fascinated by Guilty as Sin. It’s such an interesting pairing of directors – Sidney Lumet, known for his realistic and thoughtful films, and Larry Cohen, the king of over-the-top thrillers. But somehow, it works. The premise is clever – it’s like a flipped Basic Instinct, with a lawyer finding herself attracted to the main suspect in a murder case. Lumet largely lets the actors run with it, and the film really becomes a showcase for Don Johnson. He’s absolutely hilarious as this incredibly frustrating, yet charming, character – you just want to punch him at times! There’s this one scene in a bar that perfectly captures him – a woman offers to buy him a drink, and he basically asks her to pay for his drink instead, then ditches her with the empty glass and the bill! The ’90s were full of these erotic thrillers, and most of them weren’t great, but Guilty as Sin is a surprisingly fun and nasty little gem of a movie.

Escape From L.A. (1996)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.9, Escape From L.A. wasn’t as well-received as John Carpenter and Kurt Russell’s earlier hit, Escape From New York. That’s fair to say. However, Escape From L.A. has a unique energy. It’s less of a gritty thriller and more of a playful, self-aware sci-fi comedy. You can almost imagine Carpenter enjoying the film’s silliness as much as the audience. The over-the-top moments, like Snake Plissken surfing, are just part of the fun. In fact, even the film’s notoriously bad special effects can be seen as a charming quirk when you approach it as a comedy.

Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.8, Johnny Mnemonic isn’t exactly a critical darling. Roger Ebert famously called it “idiotic grandeur,” and that sums it up perfectly – it’s a wonderfully cheesy guilty pleasure. While the film’s 2021 vision of the internet isn’t quite right, its depiction of a world controlled by powerful corporations and obsessed with technology feels surprisingly relevant today. Sure, the futuristic gadgets – especially Johnny’s VR gear that looks like black licorice – are a bit silly. But that’s part of the fun! Dated tech just adds to the enjoyment of a truly guilty pleasure.

Disclosure (1994)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.8, Disclosure is already a bit of a guilty pleasure due to its premise—Michael Douglas as the victim of sexual harassment. However, the film truly stands out because of its wildly over-the-top climax, set in a virtual reality world that’s even more outlandish than Johnny Mnemonic. It’s a prime example of delightfully cheesy 90s filmmaking.

Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.8, Mel Brooks’ final film, Dracula: Dead and Loving It, often gets overlooked. While it’s true the movie isn’t considered one of his best – ranking below classics like The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie, High Anxiety, and Spaceballs – it’s not a complete failure. The film notably pairs Brooks with comedy legend Leslie Nielsen and includes some genuinely hilarious scenes, like the over-the-top moment where Steven Weber tries to stake a sleeping vampire and gets drenched in a huge burst of fake blood, all while Brooks’ Dr. Van Helsing cheerily offers advice from a safe distance. (“She’s almost dead!”)

Trial and Error (1997)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.7, this movie stands out as a surprisingly enjoyable oddity. Many stars from popular 90s sitcoms didn’t succeed in film, but this one is different. It’s a funny, quirky comedy – think Kindergarten Cop in a courtroom – starring Michael Richards of Seinfeld. He plays a man who has to pretend to be a lawyer when his best friend (Jeff Daniels) is too hungover from his bachelor party to make it to court. It’s a clever, screwball idea you don’t see much anymore, and it also features an early film role for Charlize Theron.

Alien Resurrection (1997)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.6, this Alien installment is often considered a mess, but that’s almost expected when Xenomorphs are involved! Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet brought a playful, quirky sense of humor to the usually dark Alien universe. It’s the only film in the series where you’ll see a scientist jokingly ‘kiss’ a Xenomorph through glass. This version of Ripley is… unusual – a clone who’s part human, part alien, even sporting black and green nails! – but Sigourney Weaver’s performance as this strange character is arguably her strongest in the whole franchise. The story of mercenaries fighting for survival at an overrun outpost isn’t great, but Jeunet’s vision and Weaver’s performance elevate the film above its generally poor reputation.

The Phantom (1996)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.6, The Phantom is a delightfully cheesy superhero film. Based on the classic comic strip, it’s a guilty pleasure starring Billy Zane as the titular hero. While it’s not a cinematic masterpiece, Zane is charming, and the movie boasts a wonderfully over-the-top performance from Treat Williams as the villain and an early appearance by Catherine Zeta-Jones. The Phantom’s animal companions – a horse and a wolf – add to the fun, even ‘communicating’ with each other through barks and grunts.

Congo (1995)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.6, Congo is a fun, if somewhat cheesy, attempt to capture the magic of Jurassic Park. Based on another Michael Crichton novel, it replaces dinosaurs with intelligent apes. The script, by John Patrick Shanley, doesn’t take itself too seriously, leading to a thriller that’s intentionally over-the-top – like the memorable hippo attack scene – and surprisingly touching at times (especially when Tim Curry discovers the Lost City of Zinj). Congo is pure, unadulterated schlock, and it embraces that wholeheartedly.

Junior (1994)

With an average Letterboxd rating of 2.4, Junior aimed to recapture the magic of the hit comedy Twins, again directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Schwarzenegger and DeVito. However, it doesn’t quite succeed as a funny film. Despite this, Junior is a remarkably odd movie that’s hard to dismiss. The plot centers around Schwarzenegger playing a fertility doctor who artificially inseminates himself to get a new drug approved – and that’s just the beginning of its strangeness. It’s a fascinating film that deserves attention from those interested in the gender dynamics often explored in 1990s romantic comedies.

Super Mario Bros. (1993)

The recent animated Super Mario Bros. Movie successfully captured the spirit of the popular Nintendo games, unlike the 1993 live-action version. While the original wasn’t good, it’s become a strangely enjoyable guilty pleasure due to its sheer oddness. The film features Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo as heroes transported to a bizarre alternate reality called “Dinohattan,” where Dennis Hopper, sporting a bleached blonde, dinosaur-inspired hairstyle, rules. A big franchise like Super Mario Bros. wouldn’t be allowed to get this weird today, and that’s likely why, despite its flaws, I keep rewatching it.

Batman & Robin (1997)

With an average Letterboxd score of 1.9, Batman & Robin is widely considered a bad movie. However, despite its flaws, the author finds a strange enjoyment in it. There’s something oddly satisfying about seeing so much money and effort wasted on a project that’s so intentionally silly. George Clooney plays Batman with a smirk, facing off against Uma Thurman’s Poison Ivy and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Mr. Freeze, who can’t stop making ice-related puns. While a franchise only of movies like this would get tiresome, after two decades of very serious Batman films, the author is happy to revisit this campy take on the character. In fact, they’ve grown to appreciate it.

2026-02-06 10:57