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There is intense intimacy and heart-wrenching emotions.” Is or are?

April 26, 2017emotions intense intimacy

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There is intense intimacy and heart-wrenching emotions.” Is or are?

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Are is correct but not entirely pleasing. The structure is awkward because the compound subject (intimacy + emotions) comes after the verb. Better to revise: Intense intimacy and heart-wrenching emotions heighten the drama of the film.