Romance movies say a lot about the contemporary cultural mindsets of the time they were made, and the 1990s are no exception. Filmmaking and moviegoing were changing during this pivotal decade, and many topics that were considered taboo were brought to the forefront of cinema because society was becoming ready for more subversive and experimental movies. Whether this was expressed through style or subject matter, the way these films approached storytelling holds up well when compared to modern works. Many of the filmmakers behind these projects have gone on to help transform cinema.
