One of the most annoying cliches in romantic comedies is the ending which suggests that the protagonists will live happily ever after. In real life the “after” is the most challenging aspect of the relationship, with happiness and, sometimes even bare life, becoming unachievable. This served as the basis for *The War of the Roses*, 1989 black comedy directed by Danny DeVito. The film is based on the eponymous novel…







