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This week join Every Rom Com for a woman’s view on the sports romance genre, as we discuss writer-director Gina Prince-Bythewood’s classic film “Love and Basketball.” We’ll explore the careers of Prince-Bythewood and actress Sanaa Lathan; we’ll delve into the history of women’s basketball, we’ll discuss our own relationship to sports, and we’ll ponder whether there’s such a thing as too many montages. As always, stay til the end of the episode to get our double feature recommendations for your next movie night! 0:00-9:54 Intro - What Was Your Relationship to Sports As a Kid? 9:54-19:24 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts More Info On Love And Basketball: https://people.com/love-and-basketball-director-gina-Prince-Bythewood-admits-she-made-sanaa-lathan-cry-on-set-8750654  https://variety.com/2000/film/news/gina-Prince-Bythewood-1117760982/  https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/29069339/an-oral-history-love-basketball-20-years-later  https://www.essence.com/celebrity/love-and-basketball-15th-anniversary-sanaa-lathan-omar-epps/  https://people.com/sanaa-lathan-on-love-and-basketball-ahead-of-25th-anniversary-exclusive-8700195  Criterion DVD extras 19:24-24:01 General Opinion 24:01-35:12 Cast & Crew In-Depth More Info On Gina Prince-Bythewood: https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/black-excellence-gina-Prince-Bythewood/  https://communitiesthatcarecoalition.com/black-history-365-gina-Prince-Bythewood/  https://www.vogue.com/article/gina-Prince-Bythewood-profile  https://www.thewrap.com/the-woman-king-director-gina-Prince-Bythewood-interview/  https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/11/14/363793023/director-gina-Prince-Bythewood-its-time-to-obliterate-the-term-black-film   More Info on Sanaa Lathan: https://www.empireonline.com/people/sanaa-lathan/   35:12-48:49 Opening of the Movie, First Quarter, Monica and Quincy as Children 48:49-58:28 Second Quarter, High School Basketball, Monica and Quincy as Friends 58:28-1:10:42 High School Dance, Monica’s First Time Link to the Documentary “This Film Is Not Yet Rated”: https://archive.org/details/dmotion-ThisFilmIsNotYetRated/This+Film+Is+Not+Yet+Rated+(1+of+2).mp4  1:10:42-1:19:49 Third Quarter, College Basketball, College Relationship 1:19:49-1:31:57 A Brief History of Women’s Basketball More Info On The History of Women’s Basketball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHt8qIGLq68 WNBA TV documentary from 1997 https://nma...

Every Rom Com continues its Sports Rom Com series with one of the all-time cult classics in the genre, “The Cutting Edge.” In addition to making-of and cast info, we discuss the history of figure skating as a sport, and find out whether the film’s hockey star to figure skater storyline and flashy Pamchenko move are even possible! Don’t miss our double feature recommendations at the end of the episode, and watch out for that toepick! 0:00-15:17 News From Our Lives in The Past Months; Sophia Talks About the Bad Kind of ICE in Minnesota and Ways to Help the Immigrant Community; Winter Olympics Some Organizations to Support In Helping Immigrant Communities: Haven Watch  https://havenwatch.org/  Immigrant Law Center of MN https://www.ilcm.org/  Smitten Kitten https://smittenkittenonline.com/  ISAIAH https://www.isaiahmn.org/   Some News Articles About ICE Abuses: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/30/lawsuit-camp-east-montana-texas-us-immigration-ice  https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/migrants-face-dire-conditions-and-prolonged-waits-in-u-s-detention-centers  https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/03/26/camp-east-montana-compared-to-livestock-building-by-minnesota-rep-kelly-morrison  https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/ice-detainees-dying-by-suicide-at-alarming-rate-ap-investigation-finds  https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/private-prison-companies-enormous-windfall-who-stands-gain-ice-expands  https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/02/10/grassroots-group-haven-watch-grows-to-support-released-detainees-from-whipple-building  Correction - I was mistaken about ICE officers receiving a bounty per arrest; I believe this was the source for this idea - a plan that was later scrapped: https://theintercept.com/2025/10/31/ice-plans-cash-rewards-for-private-bounty-hunters-to-locate-and-track-immigrants/  Link to Alyssa Liu’s Awesome Olympic Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVmCfiFjoVE&t=340s  15:17-24:52 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts Link to Non-Enshittified Search Engine Recommended by Cory Doctorow: https://kagi.com/ More Making-Of Information:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyXRluFTEus old interview clips  https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/59220  https://www.aol.com/articles/she-gave-us-toe-pick-155449601.html  https://ew.com/article/2014/02/07/the-cutting-edge-db-sweeney/

Spend the holidays with Every Rom Com as we get cozy with the 1945 classic: “Christmas in Connecticut.” We’re joined by professor and author Dr. Maria DeBlassie, who lends her insight on what makes this genre (and this film) so special! We also explore the career of Barbara Stanwyck, talk about our favorite Christmas foods, and discuss how this film relates to modern influencer culture! Join us for mismatched babies, double insulation, rocking chair innuendo, and other assorted shenanigans! Everything will be hunky-dunky! 0:00-20:50 Introducing Our Guest, Dr. Maria DeBlassie  Dr. Maria DeBlassie is a native New Mexican mestiza and award-winning writer and educator living in the Land of Enchantment. She writes and teaches about spooky stuff, romance, and all things witchy. She is forever looking for magic in her life and somehow always finding more than she thought was there. Find out more about Maria and conjuring everyday magic at mariadeblassie.com. More of Dr. DeBlassie’s thoughts on “Christmas in Connecticut” and the rom com in general: https://mariadeblassie.com/bruja-professor-blog/2025/12/19/what-a-christmas-what-two-iconic-holiday-romantic-comedies-teach-us-about-life-love-amp-history  Find Dr. DeBlassie on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdeblassie.writer/?hl=en  20:50-32:41 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts TCM: Christmas in The Movies by Jeremy Arnold AMC American Movie Classics: Great Christmas Movies by Frank Thompson https://hollywoodrevue.wordpress.com/2021/12/12/christmas-in-connecticut-bringing-up-baby-same-set/  https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-real-women-behind-christmas-in-connecticut  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_in_Connecticut  https://youtu.be/Z9dIbfmxRrw?si=956owcZgkOGH5INy Hollywood At Home, Arizona Public Media 32:41-39:12 General Opinion 39:12-44:28 Barbara Stanwyck’s Life and Career “Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line” (1997) https://www.afi.com/laa/barbara-stanwyck/  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Barbara-Stanwyck  http://biography.com/actors/barbara-stanwyck  https://stanwyck-fans.livejournal.com/10528.html  44:28-51:49 Opening Scenes, World War II As Portrayed in Christmas in Connecticut 51:49-1:03:15 Introducing Elizabeth Lane, The Dilemma https://www.avclub.com/celebrate-christmas-with-the-subversive-1940s-rom-com-t-1845857392  1:03:15-1:12:36 Food in Christmas in Connecticut, Food Traditions At Christmas 1:12:36-1:19:23 Arrival At The Farm, A Thwarted Wedding, Jefferson Jones Arrives 1:19:23-1:29:10 Washing The Baby, Yardley Arrives, Trimming The Tree By The Piano 1:29:10-1:37:43 Another Failed Wedding, A Cow Intervenes, Sexual Innuendo In Christmas In Connecticut  1:37:43-1:57:08 Brief Overview of Homemaking Writing Over The Years, Possible Inspirations For Elizabeth Lane, Martha Stewart a...

This week on Every Rom Com we’re covering the ultimate cult classic teen movie of the 80s - “Better Off Dead.” This film is a big favorite of Jen’s and her two guests - Jason from the Force Five podcast and Chris from the Get Me Another podcast! Together we unpack the movie’s absurdist humor, let you know which plot points were taken from writer-director Savage Steve Holland’s real life, discuss our favorite John Cusack and Diane Franklin roles, and there might even be some competing Howard Cosell and paperboy impersonations - “Two dollars…” Overall, it’s truly a sight to behold - come take a listen! (Also check out Every Rom Com episode 79 on "One Crazy Summer"!) 0:00-10:27 Introduction, What’s New on the Force Five and Get Me Another podcasts!  Check out the Force Five Podcast: https://www.forcefivepodcast.com/  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/forcefivepodcast.com    Check out the Get Me Another Podcast: https://getmeanother.podbean.com/ (or wherever you get your podcasts) Twitter: https://x.com/getmeanotherpod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getmeanotherpod/  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/getmeanotherpod.bsky.social    10:27-32:16 TRAILER, Basic Information, Interesting Facts If you’re having suicidal thoughts: In the United States and Canada you can call 988 to reach a suicide hotline: https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox  https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/suicide-prevention.html  Help for dealing with suicidal thoughts in the UK: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/  For More Information on “Better Off Dead”: Better Off Dead Panel at Beyond Fest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi-WvJZvnbw

This week, sail away with Every Rom Com, as we discuss the first of two sports rom coms we’ll be covering from director Savage Steve Holland, “One Crazy Summer.” We’ll dig into Holland’s career as well as Demi Moore’s, talk about our favorite bits from this cult classic, and learn a little about the sport of sailing! We’re joined by two returning guests: artist and author Ryan Estrada, who helps us unpack the movie’s animation sequences, and musician and appreciator of absurdist humor, David Rosen of the Piecing it Together podcast. You won’t want to miss this boat!    0:00-12:03 Welcome Back Guests Ryan Estrada and David Rosen, Favorite Sports Movies To See Ryan’s Work: ryanestrada.com  Follow Ryan on Social Media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ryanestrada.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanestradadotcom/?hl=en  Hear Ryan Talk About “Jerry Maguire”: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/32b40295/every-rom-com-25-jerry-maguire  Find David’s Work: bydavidrosen.com  Follow David on Social Media: Twitter: https://x.com/PiecingPod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piecingpod/?hl=en  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/piecingpod.bsky.social  12:03-21:30 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts More Info On “One Crazy Summer”: https://www.insidehook.com/film/director-steve-holland-cult-classic-better-off-dead-john-cusack  https://ew.com/article/2011/08/02/better-off-dead-blu-ray/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etvtelWqQTY  htt...

Join Every Rom Com as we continue our Sports Rom Com series with the sexy baseball love triangle, “Bull Durham”! Darin Lundberg of the NostalgiaCast podcast joins us to discuss the joys of baseball and baseball movies, explore the careers of Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon, and bring you the making-of details on this romantic classic from scripting to production! Stick around for the end of the show when we’ll give you a great group of double feature recommendations to pair with “Bull Durham” on your next watch!   0:00-18:02 Introducing Darin Lundberg of the NostalgiaCast and Back to Bluey podcasts!, Favorite Sports Movies, Can a Sports Movie Have Too Much Sports? Darin Lundberg has been podcasting for nearly a decade, but he’s been a film obsessive for longer than he can remember. Movies have been his babysitter, confidante, and constant companion, and in 2016, he started the NostalgiaCast podcast with best friend Jonny Craddock, in which they revisit and review the films of their childhoods, to see if they stand the test of time, or if they're past their prime. In 2023, Darin also started the Back To Bluey podcast with co-host Robert Yaniz Jr., in which they discuss the Australian animated phenomenon BLUEY from a father’s perspective, as an aspirational tool for their families during the day-to-day.  Find Darin’s Work Here: https://nostalgiacast.libsyn.com/  https://linktr.ee/nostalgiacast  https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/75ff27c1-6ea9-40ea-9e36-17cd1901d255  https://linktr.ee/BackToBluey  Follow Nostalgia Cast & Back to Bluey: Twitter: https://x.com/DWLundberg?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dwlundberg.bsky.social  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NostalgiaCast/  18:02-29:47 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts More Info On “Bull Durham”: The Church of Baseball: The Making of Bull Durham, by Ron Shelton, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20080517143621/http://cgi.cnnsi.com/features/2003/si_movies/  https://vault.si.com/vault/2012/07/09/worshipping-at-the-church-of-baseball

Join Every Rom Com as we kick off our Sports Rom Com Series with Luca Guadagnino’s modern classic “Challengers”! Joined by podcaster, producer and filmmaker extraordinaire, Billy Ray Brewton, we’ll unpack the relationships in this complicated triangle, discuss how the game of tennis relates to the movie’s structure and themes, and bring you all the making of info currently missing from any “Challengers” physical media release! We’ll also reveal who’s #TeamArt, who’s #TeamPatrick and who’s #TeamNobody. Join us for this in-depth and at times adult conversation on one of the best movies of last year!    0:00-12:45 Welcome Back Billy Ray Brewton!, Favorite Sports Movies BILLY RAY is a filmmaker and film programmer based in Los Angeles. He’s the Creative Director of Make Believe, a frequent heel on the Screen Drafts podcast, and the producer of the new documentary, CORONER TO THE STARS, currently on the film festival circuit, about the life and career of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the former L.A. County coroner/medical examiner.  Check out “Coroner to the Stars”: https://www.coronertothestars.com/  Follow Billy Ray on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billyraybrewton/?hl=en Bluesky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/billyraybrewton.bsky.social  LIsten to Billy Ray’s other guest spot on “Dashing in December”! https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/4e89dd30/every-rom-com-50-dashing-in-december  12:45-27:38 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts More Info on “Challengers”: https://www.vulture.com/article/challengers-justin-kuritzkes-interview.html  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXmtHVtoyv0  https://deadline.com/2024/11/challengers-director-luca-guadagnino-interview-1236178882/  https://lwlies.com/interviews/luca-guadagnino-challengers/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRKYU7dHy4U  https://www.gq.com/story/how-challengers-umpire-darnell-appling-went-from-zendayas-assistant-to-internet-fave  27:38...

This week join Every Rom Com as we wrap up our L.A. Stories series with “500 Days of Summer”! Rob LaMorgese of the Get Me Another podcast joins us to discuss whether this film is a love story, which character (if any) is to blame,  the Los Angeles architecture featured in the movie, and much much more! We’ll also give you our usual making-of information, as well as winding up with a group of great double feature recommendations for your next movie night! Don’t miss our exploration of this non-linear atypical indie (anti)-romcom.  0:00-10:34 Welcome back, Rob LaMorgese of the Get Me Another Podcast! Favorite Places in Los Angeles  GET ME ANOTHER is available wherever you listen to podcasts and can be found on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and BlueSky @GetMeAnotherPod!  Check out Watts Tower here: https://www.wattstowers.org/  Help Support Our Podcast Here: https://buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom  Money goes to hosting fees, post-production and recording fees, and equipment fees!  10:34:-17:15 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts More Info on “500 Days of Summer”: https://www.vogue.com/article/500-days-of-summer-oral-history-15th-anniversary  https://www.avclub.com/after-a-decade-of-discourse-500-days-of-summer-is-ba-1837104854  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1209556/500-Days-Summer-Revenge-writing-film-girl-dumped-you.html https://www.firstshowing.net/2009/the-definitive-interview-with-the-writers-of-500-days-of-summer/  https://ew.com/movies/2019/02/07/500-days-of-summer-neustadter-weber-webb/  https://ew.com/movies/2019/02/06/500-days-summer-viewing-party/  17:15-24:24 General Opinion 24:24-31:32 Cast & Crew In-Depth 31:32-41:11 Narration, Is “500 Days of Summer” A Love Story?  41:11-58:34 Non-Linear Storytelling, The Breakup, IKEA Scene, The Nature of Memory Timeline of Events in “500 Days of Summer”: https://gist.github.com/davidpots/d0fc156c711001dab61a   58:34-1:05:40 The Mus...

This week, Every Rom Com is celebrating our 75th episode with one of the greatest movies in cinema history - “Singin’ in the Rain”! New guest and old friend of the podcast, film archivist Karin Carlson-Snider, adds her insight as we discuss the transition from silent to sound film. We reveal what went on behind the scenes, and how this movie’s musical numbers and romantic and comedic moments have affected us over the years. Plus, we explore the careers of Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor, and give our recommendations for great double features! Whether it’s a nostalgic favorite or you’re a new cinephile, join us for an informative deep dive on this American classic!   0:00-13:18 Introducing Karin Carlson-Snider of Northeast Historic Film; Favorite Rom Coms, Favorite L.A. Movies  Northeast Historic Film: https://oldfilm.org/ Support Northeast Historic Film’s Work: https://conta.cc/4io9cJW Follow Northeast Historic Film on Instagram: @northeasthistoricfilm https://www.instagram.com/northeasthistoricfilm?igsh=aHE1ZzU3YzNuM2Vy Karin Carlson-Snider is a film archivist and the Vault Manager at Northeast Historic Film in Bucksport, Maine, a regional film archive dedicated to preserving and sharing moving image history. With nearly 15 years at the archive, she has played a key role in numerous grant-funded digitization projects, including The Boston TV News Digital Library, The Woman Behind the Camera, and WCVB: More Than the News.  Notably, through The Woman Behind the Camera project, she helped digitize, catalog, and make publicly accessible over 300 hours of home movies and amateur footage from 58 collections created by women filmmakers—shedding light on underrepresented voices in film history. In addition to managing the archive’s climate-controlled vault, Karin also oversees the licensed footage department, supplying archival content for high-profile productions including Ken Burns documentaries, HBO and ESPN sports features, and true crime series on Netflix.  She holds a BA in History from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, an MFA in Digital Video Production from Governors State University, and an MA in Public History from Duquesne University. She is also a graduate of the prestigious L. Jeffrey Selznick School of Film Preservation, where she was awarded the Hagefilm Fellowship and completed restoration work on two 1910 Essanay silent film comedies: Mulcahy’s Raid and A College Chicken. 13:18-29:40 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts More Information On “Singin’ In The Rain”: Singin’ in the Rain: the Making of an American Masterpiece, by Pratibha A. Dabholkar and Earl J. Hess The Movie Musical, by Jeanine Basinger https://www.bfi.org.uk/news/revealed-results-2022-si...

This week on Every Rom Com we’re continuing our L.A. Stories series with a 1990 rom com classic that travels from the gritty streets of Hollywood Boulevard to the snooty boutiques of Beverly Hills - “Pretty Woman”! We’ll discuss the movie’s unusual journey to the screen, explore the careers of Richard Gere and Garry Marshall, and dip into the topic of sex work in movies, and stop to appreciate the film’s many iconic moments and locations! Don’t miss this episode -  It would be a “big mistake… huge!”  0:00-13:02 What’s New at the Bawdy Literati Podcast with Jess and Alexia; Favorite L.A. Movies Follow Bawdy Literati Here: https://www.instagram.com/bawdyliterati/  13:02-27:49 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts Netflix “The Movies That Made Us” Season 2 Episode 2  https://www.the-numbers.com/box-office-records/worldwide/all-movies/genres/romantic-comedy  https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/03/pretty-woman-original-ending  https://www.eonline.com/news/1133589/it-d-be-a-big-mistake-to-not-check-out-these-30-pretty-woman-secrets-huge  27:49-36:57 General Opinion 36:57-49:38 Cast & Crew In-Depth More Information on Richard Gere: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Richard-Gere  https://www.lionsroar.com/richard-gere-my-journey-as-a-buddhist/  https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/tibet/interviews/gere.html  https://savetibet.org/richard-gere-speaks-on-the-nature-of-the-tibetan-movement-and-vision-of-the-dalai-lama/  https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/richard-gere-man-of-masks-761587.html  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/why-richard-gere-was-banned-from-the-oscars-heres-the-controversial-china-comments-that-led-to-hollywoods-cold-shoulder/articleshow/118715933.cms?from=mdr

This week Every Rom Com tackles the world of paparazzi, Coachella, and boy bands, as we discuss the 2024 age-gap romance - “The Idea of You!” We’ll talk about the challenges of love with a celebrity, discuss our own boy band and celebrity fandoms, pick our favorite songs by movie band August Moon, and express our appreciation for the many women involved in the film - including its writers and producers. If you need a break from reality, join us for a few hours with this fun, feminist fantasy we all enjoyed! 0:00-7:46 Updates on Sophia & Serena, Favorite L.A. Movies Screenwriters’ Workshop, as Mentioned by Sophia!: https://www.screenwritersworkshop.org/  7:46-21:41 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts More Information on “The Idea of You”!: https://variety.com/2024/film/features/robinne-lee-gabrielle-union-the-idea-of-you-black-women-1235988832/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y5zEWpNeXs Jimmy Kimmel - Galitzine  https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/article/idea-of-you-anne-hathway-house-airbnb  https://time.com/6958078/the-idea-of-you-story-behind/  https://deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2017/07/q-with-robinne-lee.html  https://www.elle.com/culture/books/a60670447/the-idea-of-you-harry-styles-fanfiction-robinne-lee-interview/  https://www.businessinsider.com/michael-showalter-the-idea-of-you-wet-hot-american-summer-2024-5  https://deadline.com/2024/11/august-moon-songwriter-savan-kotecha-the-idea-of-you-songs-interview-sound-and-screen-1236164478/  https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/idea-of-you-creating-boy-band-august-moon-1234979254/  https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/the-idea-of-you-streaming-success-theaters-interview-1235006048/

Every Rom Com is relaunching our L.A. Stories series with the movie it’s named after - the delightful 1991 Steve Martin film - “L.A. Story”! Joined by the hosts of the Get Me Another podcast, we unpack L.A. stereotypes and truisms, do a deep dive into Steve Martin’s career, and embrace the magic of talking freeway signs, Shakespearean gravediggers, and spinning spokesmodels named SanDeE*! You won’t want to miss a moment of this funny and informative conversation!  0:00-1:10 Pre-Show Message 1:10-17:31 Introducing Chris Iannacone and Rob LaMorgese from the Get Me Another podcast; Favorite L.A. Movies GET ME ANOTHER is available wherever you listen to podcasts and can be found on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and BlueSky @GetMeAnotherPod! Some charities providing fire relief and assistance to the people of Los Angeles: California Fire Foundation: https://www.cafirefoundation.org/ Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: https://www.lafoodbank.org/ Pasadena Humane Society: https://pasadenahumane.org/ American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/?srsltid=AfmBOoqrGj7xixL179CrJ9B1E-jqTLQneghbyAunjTSRXEFmxRZxlj_l  L.A. Mask Bloc: https://linktr.ee/maskblocla    17:31-25:28 TRAILER, Basic info, Interesting Facts More Information on L.A. Story: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/02/steve-martin-sarah-jessica-parker-la-story-anniversary  https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-11-09/steve-martin-l-a-story-turns-30  https://lamag.com/featured/la-story-steve-martin  https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/greater-la/steve-martin-gifts-radio-race/la-story-30-years  https://www.remindmagazine.com/article/13172/steve-martin-marriage-anne-stringfield-documentary/#:~:text=Martin%20first%20talked%20about%20his,very%20amusing%2C%20smart%20and%20English.  https://collider.com/l...

Every Rom Com is back with an episode of Now Streaming for February 2025. We know times are tough right now, so we’re recommending eight movies and TV shows full of romance, travel, and love at any age to help you find some welcome rest and distraction. Whether you live near the Gulf of Mexico, near Denali National Park, or somewhere outside of the United States like Canada or Greenland, we hope we’re able to recommend something you’ll love.

He’s cool; she’s hot. She’s from the Valley; he’s not! This weekend stop the world and melt with Every Rom Com as we enter our “L.A. Stories” series with the 1983 cult classic “Valley Girl.” We’ll discuss pioneering female director Martha Coolidge, get into the movie’s bitchin’ soundtrack, and of course dive deep into Valley Girl culture. We’ll also tackle important topics, like “what’s up with that crazy clown doll?” IYKYK    0:00-8:43 Intro, Favorite L.A.-Set Movies   8:43-23:30 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts   For More Information on “Valley Girl”: https://floodmagazine.com/77725/in-conversation-the-stars-of-the-original-valley-girl-movie-reunite/  https://www.filmcomment.com/blog/present-tense-martha-coolidge/  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/11/movies/valley-girl.html  https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/nicolas-cage-valley-girl-acting-advice-1234827418/  Brat Pack America by Kevin Smokler (2016) Ultimate History of the 80’s Teen Movie by James King (2018) Conversations With Directors: An Anthology of Interviews from Literature/Film Quarterly (2008) Director Martha Coolidge’s commentary on the DVD 23:30-28:42 General Opinion   28:42-40:11 Cast & Crew In-Depth   For More Information on Martha Coolidge: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Martha-Coolidge  https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2158  https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/14/how-can-women-gain-influence-in-hollywood/our-entire-belief-system-must-change    For More Information on Deborah Foreman:  https://floodmagazine.com/77725/in-conversation-the-stars-of-the-original-valley-girl-movie-reunite/     40:11-50:00 Opening Of The Movie, The Mall   50:00-1:04:38 Valley Girl Culture Overview   For More Information on Valley Girl Culture:

This month our bonus show, Now Streaming, has turned into a Nicholas Galitzine love-fest, with3 of our 8 picks featuring this versatile actor! We also tip our hats to Glen Powell, Miles Teller,and Josh O’Connor, each of whom we’d like to see in more romance. And we celebrate romcoms that made us laugh, including one of Jen’s favorite rom coms of the 21st century, “I WantYou Back”! Check out these picks and more as Jen and Cybil recommend rom com and rom comadjacent movies and TV shows that you can stream tonight! Find us: everyromcom.comFollow us:- Facebook: Every Rom Com Podcast & Blog- Instagram: @everyromcom- Twitter: @everyromcompod- Bluesky: @everyromcomSend us feedback: feedback@everyromcom.com

This week on Every Rom Com, we continue our High School Movies series with a look at the under-seen 1999 gem, “Drive Me Crazy”! We discuss the careers of stars Melissa Joan Hart and Adrian Grenier; highlight songs from the movie’s eclectic soundtrack; and open with a discussion of some of our favorite comfort rom coms! Plus, don’t miss our double feature recommendations for your next rom com movie marathon!    0:00-11:02 Introduction; What Are Your Comfort Rom-Coms?   11:02-20:58 TRAILER Basic Info; Interesting Facts https://www.facebook.com/film.utah.gov/posts/drive-me-crazy-was-released-on-this-day-20-years-ago-the-film-starred-melissa-jo/10157366442488070/  https://www.vice.com/en/article/d7xvba/twenty-years-later-remembering-the-bratty-punk-of-the-donnas-debut-lp  https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/drive-me-crazy-1999  https://www.today.com/popculture/melissa-joan-hart-looks-back-making-drive-me-crazy-britney-t143999  https://www.etonline.com/drive-me-crazy-turns-20-melissa-joan-hart-shares-best-kept-secrets-from-britney-spears-and-more  More on Time Zone High Books: https://www.fictiondb.com/series/time-zone-high-todd-strasser~17420.htm  https://fromprinttoscreen.wordpress.com/2016/05/04/how-i-created-my-perfect-prom-date-versus-drive-me-crazy/  Britney Spears Guest Spot On “Sabrina: The Teenage Witch”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U5qZTWNjDY    20:58-25:07 General Opinion   25:07-34:40 Cast & Crew In-Depth More On Melissa Joan Hart: https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/343798%7C0/Melissa-Joan-Hart/#biography  https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/29/entertainment/melissa-joan-hart-nashville-school-shooting/index.html

Every Rom Com is back with our special bonus show, Now Streaming! It’s been 2 years, so Cybil and Jen have saved up some treasures to recommend, from Oscar nominees like “Past Lives” to the latest Netflix releases like “Players”! Jen will also wax poetic about her affection for the free streaming service, Tubi! Join us now for another set of rom-com and rom-com adjacent recommendations!  Find us: everyromcom.com Follow us:  Facebook: Every Rom Com Podcast & Blog Instagram: @everyromcom      Twitter: @everyromcompod   Bluesky: @everyromcom       Send us feedback: feedback@everyromcom.com

Every Rom Com is back with episode 69 (dudes!), and nothing could be more fitting than taking a trip back in time to one of the most famous bromances of all with 1989’s “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure”! Jen is joined by David Rosen of the Piecing it Together podcast and her most excellent brother and history aficionado, Ishtar Howell, to discuss what’s so great about this movie, and learn some historical and cinematic facts along the way! As always, stay tuned to the very end for some bodacious double feature recommendations for your next movie night!    0:00-11:56 (Re)-Introduction to today’s guests!   To find more from David Rosen:   Podcasting: Piecing it Together podcast: https://www.piecingpod.com Follow on Twitter/X @piecingpod    https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod    Music:  https://www.bydavidrosen.com/  Follow on Twitter/X @bydavidrosen     https://davidrosen.bandcamp.com/    To find more from Ishtar Howell:   https://www.youtube.com/@ishtarishaya  https://www.ascension-meditation.com/ https://www.awakenedlightastrology.com/    Support Every Rom Com!: Follow us:  Facebook: Every Rom Com: Podcast & Blog Instagram: @everyromcom Twitter/X: @everyromcompod Bluesky: @everyromcom   Donate: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom    11:56-24:58 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts   https://mashable.com/article/bill-ted-excellent-adventure-pitch-ed-solomon  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pFiVLCbo0Q Reeves and Winter interview https://www.gamesradar.com/bill-and-ted-excellent-adventure-cult-classic/  htt...

This week Every Rom Com continues our high school movies series with one of the most popular musicals of all time - “Grease”! We discuss cast members John Travolta and Stockard Channing, talk about our favorite songs and most relatable Pink Ladies, and sift through the feminist and not-so-feminist aspects of this late 70’s film. We’re joined this week by returning guest, Steve from the For me these Films R the Juice movie podcast!    0:00-11:20 Introduction with guest Steve Doyle from For me these Films R the Juice podcast, Differences between high school in the U.S. and UK To Check Out “For Me These Films R The Juice”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-me-these-films-r-the-juice/id1592377993  Social Media Links: Twitter @FilmsRtheJuice Instagram @thesefilmsrthejuice Facebook page: For me, these Films R the Juice   Support Every Rom Com here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom Follow us on Social Media Here: Facebook page: Every Rom Com: Podcast & Blog Instagram @everyromcom Twitter @everyromcompod Bluesky @everyromcom   11:20-20:54 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/get-schooled-history-where-grease-really-filmed-180969001/  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/grease-cast-now-movie-turns-40-1084136/  https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/01/grease-movie-musical-john-travolta-olivia-newton-john  //www.lamag.com/culturefiles/grease-moyfvie-locations-los-angelv4a D/   Hollywood Musicals, The 101 Greatest Song-And-Dance Movies of All Time by Ken Bloom, 2010 Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc.  Musicals, The Definitive Illustrated Story, 2015 DK Publishing Director and Choreographer Commentary on “Grease” DVD   20:54-29:09 General Opinion   29:09-41:58 Cast & Crew In-Depth ...

This week on Every Rom Com we’re exploring the world of gay teen rom coms as we discuss “Alex Strangelove” with Clayton from the Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies podcast. We talk about coming out narratives and coming out in real life; discuss the movie’s hilarious scenes, hot chemistry, and what we thought could have been better; and we get into the careers of up and coming actors Daniel Doheny and Antonio Marziale, and director Craig Johnson (“The Skeleton Twins”, “Wilson”). This episode gets hilarious, heartfelt, and personal -  don’t miss it, or the underrated teen film “Alex Strangelove”!   0:00-12:38 Introduction. Introducing Clayton from the Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies podcast! Guest Bio: Clayton is a queer podcaster from the Midwest. He loves all types of films, has survived cancer - twice, is 3.5 years sober which is the thing he is the most proud of, and one time met Shania Twain while he was out eating Italian! Now he gets to do what he loves, which is talking about movies with as many people as possible. (And Beauty and the Beast is the best film of all time) Find Clayton’s Work Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-who-like-men-who-like-movies/id1641616911  Follow Clayton Here: Podcast:  https://twitter.com/TripleMMMPod  https://www.instagram.com/triplemmmpod/  Personal: https://twitter.com/justhappy2cu    12:39-22:41 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak48fqNRJWc  https://moveablefest.com/craig-johnson-alex-strangelove/  https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/news/alex-strangelove-10-years-to-make/    22:41-29:35 General Opinion   29:35-39:26 Cast & Crew In-Depth  More Info On Cast & Crew: https://filmmakermagazine.com/60950-second-time-director-craig-johnson-and-the-skeleton-twins/#.VILE-NLF-7t  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak48fqNRJWc  https://qburgh.com/antonio-marziale-is-provocative-with-purpose/

This week Every Rom Com is leaving John Hughes (mostly) behind to enter the world of the Netflix teen rom com, with the popular 2018 streaming hit, “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before”! We’ll discuss the film’s Asian-American representation, talk about the trend of YA novel adaptations, explore the fake-dating trope, and rate Peter Kavinsky as a rom com love interest! Cybil and Jen are joined this week by Ryan Pak, from the Soundtrack Your Life podcast!    0:00-11:21 Introducing Ryan Pak from the Soundtrack Your Life podcast!  GUEST BIO: Ryan has a degree in Film Studies, and he’s a musician. So, Soundtrack Your Life is the perfect intersection of his two main passions. Plus, he’s an avid music fan—hunting down rare songs from his favorite bands has familiarized him with many obscure soundtracks over the years. It's been so gratifying for him to hear fellow film and music enthusiasts share their stories of why they love soundtracks! Where To Find Ryan’s Work: Website: https://www.soundtrackyourlife.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundtrackcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/soundtrack_your   11:21-20:01 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.destinationvancouver.com/vancouver/filmed-in-vancouver/suggested-vancouver-itineraries-and-maps/to-all-the-boys-i-loved/  https://variety.com/2018/scene/news/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-lana-condor-diversity-1202908675/  http://www.koreatimesus.com/hollywood-come-calling-for-jenny-hans-ya-books/    20:01-26:35 General Opinion   26:35-35:38 Cast & Crew In-Depth More Info On Jenny Han: https://www.jennyhan.com/  https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-07-06/summer-i-turned-pretty-jenny-han-to-all-the-boys-xo-kitty  http://www.koreatimesus.com/hollywood-come-calling-for-jenny-hans-ya-books/   More Info On Lana Condor: https://www.businessinsid...

This week on Every Rom Com we’re diving deep on the first of the John Hughes teen rom coms, “Sixteen Candles”! We’ll discuss the cultural associations with turning sixteen, as well as the enduring charm of Molly Ringwald, and how Jake Ryan became one of the most memorable and desirable cinematic love interests. We’ll also dig into several ways this movie hasn’t aged well, from sexual harassment and rape culture, to the complex layers of Gedde Watanabe’s portrayal of the foreign exchange student, Long Duk Dong. This is our longest episode yet, but don’t miss this in-depth episode on a high school movie that helped define an entire genre!    0:00-9:39 Introduction - Favorite High School Movies/TV Shows Visit us here: https://www.everyromcom.com/  Help us out here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom    9:39-21:00 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts You Couldn’t Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact on a Generation, by Susannah Gora https://www.slashfilm.com/800505/15-candles-selena-gomez-gabriela-revilla-lugo-and-tanya-saracho-developing-john-hughes-remix-series/  https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/what-about-the-breakfast-club-molly-ringwald-metoo-john-hughes-pretty-in-pink  https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/john-hughes-in-memory    21:00-26:58 General Opinion   26:58-45:51 Cast & Crew In-Depth More Information On John Hughes: https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/08/movies/08appraisal.html  https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/12/opinion/12ringwald.html?searchResultPosition=1  https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/07/movies/07hughesobit.html?action=click&module=RelatedCoverage&pgtype=Article®ion=Footer  https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Hughes-American-film-director  More Information On Molly Ringwald:

“Some Kind of Wonderful” may be the last of the John Hughes teen rom coms, but it’s first in our hearts! This week Sophia and Jen are joined by Neil, the man behind the popular Twitter account @neilbelieves, to discuss one of our favorites, as we continue our High School Movies series! We’ll look into the troubled development phase of the movie, which temporarily drew in another legendary director; we’ll explore the careers of Mary Stuart Masterson, Eric Stoltz, and Lea Thompson;  we’ll discuss the movie’s spectacular “kiss that kills”; and we’ll talk about high school movie tropes from over-the-top detentions to truly horrible bullies! Plus, check out our unexpected, decades-too-late sequel idea!    0:00-13:06 Introduction. Introducing Neil from @neilbelieves on Twitter! Guest Introduction: Neil is passionately drawn to John Hughes films and 80’s cinema in general. He’s also an amateur photographer with a love for food, adventure, and witty banter! You can find Neil on Twitter @Neilbelieves and also on Instagram at @Neilwbphotography! Find Neil here: Twitter @Neilbelieves  Instagram @Neilwbphotography   Support Every Rom Com Here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom    13:06-26:00 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts Sources For Interesting Facts: https://ew.com/movies/2019/02/11/john-hughes-some-kind-of-wonderful-oral-history/  https://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/some-kind-of-wonderful-howard-deutch/  https://www.laweekly.com/the-l-a-of-john-hughes-some-kind-of-wonderful-30-years-later/  Books:  You Couldn’t Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact On A Generation, by Susannah Gora John Hughes: A Life In Film by Kirk Honeycutt   26:00-31:34 General Opinion   31:34-45:54 Cast & Crew In-Depth More On Lea Thompson: https://www.hollywood.com/general/lea-thompson-thanks-mikhail-baryshnikov-for-acting-career-59561786    45:54-55:03 Opening Sequence, Keith’s Family Life   55:03-1:11:50 Intro to Watts, Hardy And Amanda, Neil’s High School Life, Class In High School   1:11:50-1:21:49 Keith Tells Watts About Amanda, Having A Crush On A Friend, Hardy At The Gas Station   1:21:49-1:...

This week on Every Rom Com we finish our Musicals series with a wedding, a Greek island, three possible dads, and an ABBA explosion, as we take on the blockbuster jukebox musical, “Mamma Mia!” We’ll talk about love over 40 with Poppy from Confessions of a Closet Romantic; give a brief introduction to ABBA, including some deep cuts; share an overview of Meryl Streep’s legendary career; and throw in some bizarre Greek mythology for good measure! We’ll also talk about the history of the jukebox musical, and give you some other recommendations in that genre in our double features section! If you’re all alone, when the pretty birds have flown, take a chance on us, and press play!   0:00-11:20 Introduction, Jukebox Musicals   Find Poppy’s Work Here:https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com/    FInd One Of Poppy’s Previous Episodes Related To “Mamma Mia” Here: https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com/love-romance-over-40-part-2/    11:20-23:45 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(film)  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(musical)  https://abbasite.com/articles/mamma-mia-the-movie-2/  https://deadline.com/2023/05/breaking-baz-itv-mamma-mia-i-have-a-dream-talent-show-judy-craymer-cher-1235351837/ Additional Source: Special Features “Mamma Mia” DVD   23:45-31:12 General Opinion   31:12-44:34 Cast & Crew In-Depth   For More Information On Meryl Streep: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Meryl-Streep     For More Information On Phyllida Lloyd: https://inews.co.uk/culture/film/phyllida-lloyd-herself-mamma-mia-interview-1187138  44:34-56:37 Opening/I Have A Dream, Sophie’s Friends Arrive/Honey Honey   56:37-1:05:20 The Guests Arrive    1:05:20-1:11:40 A Brief Introduction To ABBA   For More Information On ABBA:https://abbasite.com/story/ ...

This week, join all 4 original hosts of Every Rom Com as we kick off our High School movies series by celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Can’t Hardly Wait”! Find out which characters ended up on the cutting room floor, which actor was so stoned he couldn’t remember shooting the movie, and which future stars showed up in minor roles! Plus, we start the whole show off with a high school movies trivia quiz and later get personal and share who we were in our senior years! Whether you were a ‘Denise Fleming’, an ‘Amanda Beckett’, or, maybe especially, a ‘Yearbook Girl’, there’s something for you in this episode!    0:00-17:22 Intro To The High School Series, High School Movies TRIVIA QUIZ! More On History Of Teenagers: https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2018/02/brief-history-teenagers/   Paula Abdul “Rush, Rush” Video Featuring Keanu Reeves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqyIaNWP0T0  Click Here To Support The Show!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom    17:22-27:00 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.theringer.com/movies/2018/6/11/17442324/cant-hardly-wait-20th-anniversary  https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/80481/10-fateful-facts-about-cant-hardly-wait   https://www.vh1.com/news/ecgx83/ethan-embry-cant-hardly-wait  https://entertainment.time.com/2013/06/12/back-to-the-party-15-things-you-didnt-know-about-cant-hardly-wait/   Other Information From DVD Extras   27:00-33:23 General Opinion   33:23-46:02 Cast & Crew In-Depth For more information on writers/directors Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/1b1588d7/every-rom-com-9-leap-year  More Information On Jennifer Love Hewitt: https://www.biography.com/actors/jennifer-love-hewitt  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_recorded_by_Jennifer_Love_Hewitt

This week on Every Rom Com, Jen and Cybil explore the magic of the 1980 cult classic “Xanadu”! If you’ve never seen it, check out our spoiler-free section to find out why you should! If you’re already a fan, join us for the lowdown on the script, cast & crew, filming locations, and more! We’ll also talk Greek muses, the roller-skating culture of the 70’s and 80’s, and the music of ELO and Olivia Newton-John! Don’t walk away - all you have to do is press play!    0:00-9:30 Introduction, The Music of Olivia Newton-John and ELO   9:30-24:41 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/xanadu-was-bad-it-launched-razzies-1980-1169097/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0lug355Fuw Olivia Newton-John In Her Own Words, BBC special  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrp-4dqHECM Going Back to Xanadu - from 2008 DVD release https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD5VdlPheYI Making Xanadu TV special from 1980 https://people.com/movies/xanadu-35th-anniversary-20-things-you-didnt-know/  https://ew.com/article/2007/07/06/why-people-love-xanadu/  https://oddlystupid.wixsite.com/xanadu/bobbie-mannix-interview    24:41-30:34 General Opinion   30:34-49:55 Cast & Crew In-Depth For More On Olivia Newton-John  https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/aug/08/olivia-newton-john-grease-xanadu-cult-classics-cherished-by-fans  https://www.biography.com/musicians/olivia-newton-john  https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a40847842/olivia-newton-john-cause-of-death-breast-cancer/  https://www.onjcancercentre.org/  http://www.onjfoundationfund.org/  https://www.o...

This week our Musicals series leads us into contemporary topics of book bans, moral panics, and representation as Jen discusses “The Music Man” with Jess Salow, an archivist and Curator of Black Collections at the Arizona State University Library and the co-host of the Bawdy Literati Podcast! We also cover the impressive careers of Meredith Wilson, Robert Preston, and Shirley Jones; talk about the making of the film; sigh over the romance of it all; and Jen sings far too many song snippets! Don’t miss this fascinating discussion of an older musical that still speaks to the present moment, even as modern creators think about how to move it into the future.    0:00-8:22 Favorite Childhood Musicals, Updates On The Bawdy Literati Podcast Bio For Guest Host, Jess Salow: Jess is an archivist/librarian and an avid reader and videogamer. She is also the co-host of Bawdy Literati, a podcast that explores "fiction that fucks". She has been reading romance/erotica since she was a tween and considers romance/erotica her favorite genre to read. While Jess doesn't lean into the romcom genre when watching movies, as she is more of a Action/Sci Fi fan with The Day After Tomorrow (2004) and Independence Day (1996) as some of her favorites, she does enjoy some romcoms including You've Got Mail (1998), The Wedding Singer (1998), and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) as some of her favorite romcoms of all time. She has three cats and has been with her partner for 25 years.  Listen To Jess And Asa On Bawdy Literati!: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EdSIkpkb4UWVukx8EfD0w?si=yJxvNJYUQ2Sx9jqpgB5CEw&nd=1  Connect With Bawdy Literati On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bawdyliterati/  Support Every Rom Com Here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom    8:22-19:40 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/16105/the-music-man#articles-reviews?articleId=12694  Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story, DK Books, Editor Miezan van Zyl, 2015 Red Hot & Blue: A Smithsonian Salute to The American Musical by Amy Henderson and Dwight Blocker, National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution); National Museum of American History (U.S.), 1996 “Right Here In River City” documentary from “The Music Man” DVD special edition    19:40-34:27 Cast & Crew In-Depth More Information On Robert Preston: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Preston  https://masterworksbroadway.c...

Join Every Rom Com as we continue our Musicals series with “On The Town”, a film with an all-star cast, including the legendary Gene Kelly! We’ll discuss the innovations Kelly brought to the movie musical, talk about actresses Vera Ellen and Betty Garrett, and choose our favorite songs and dance numbers! We’ll also discuss the real-life inspiration for Miss Turnstiles - New York City’s Miss Subways pageant! Whether you’re into film history or men in uniform, don’t miss our episode on this 1940’s classic!   0:00-9:05 Introduction, Stage Musicals vs. Movie Musicals   9:05-22:43 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts  Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story, DK Books, Editor Miezan van Zyl, 2015 Red Hot & Blue: A Smithsonian Salute to The American Musical by Amy Henderson and Dwight Blocker, National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution); National Museum of American History (U.S.), 1996 He’s Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly by Cynthia Brideson and Sara Brideson, 2017 Watch Vera Ellen And Gene Kelly In “Slaughter On Tenth Avenue” From “Words And Music”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGawFItqmh0    22:43-25:57 General Opinion   25:57-46:03 Cast And Crew In-Depth More Information On Gene Kelly: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/married-to-gene-kelly-he-didn-t-seem-that-old-to-me-1.3950371  https://www.biography.com/actors/gene-kelly  https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-fascinating-rotoscoping-animation-of-anchors-aweigh/  He’s Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly by Cynthia Brideson and Sara Brideson, 2017 More Information On Vera Ellen: https://www.nytimes.com/1981/09/02/obituaries/vera-ellen-dancer-in-movies.html   More Information On Betty Garett: https://brightlightsfilm.com/who-becomes-a-legend-most-and-why-wasnt-it-betty-garrett/#.ZC2yxD3MLrc     46:03-55:49 Opening Scene, Romance With Sailors, “New York, New York” Montage   55:49-1:04:30 Intro To The Men, “Miss Turnstiles Ballet”, The Real Miss Turnstiles - Miss Subways More Information On The Real Life Miss Turnstiles - Miss Subways:

Join Every Rom Com as we begin our Musicals series with the Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers classic “Top Hat”! We talk about the early days of musicals, and how Astaire revolutionized the genre; we discuss Rogers’ own genius and how she stuck by a costuming choice that elevated one of cinema’s most iconic scenes; and we discuss whether there may have been a gay subtext at play in scenes between hilarious character actors Edward Everett Horton and Eric Blore! All this and much more as we dive into a movie that’s sure to become part of your rotation if it isn’t already an old favorite! We’re joined for this episode by the wonderful and knowledgeable Poppy of the Confessions of A Closet Romantic podcast!    0:00-10:03  Introduction to the Musicals Series, Our Favorite Musicals Find Poppy’s Podcast Here: https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com/  Follow Poppy On Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppy_confesses    10:03-16:37 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts Full Trailer From YouTube Channel “Lorelle Shorten” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHyJfvlhP-s  Sources For Many Interesting Facts: The Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Book by Arlene Croce  “Top Hat” DVD Commentary   16:37-21:24 General Opinion   21:24-35:40 Cast & Crew In-Depth More Info On Fred Astaire: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Fred-Astaire  More Info On Ginger Rogers: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ginger-Rogers  https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/164119%7C61650/Ginger-Rogers/#biography  For a bit more on Irving Berlin, you can listen to Every Rom Com episode 52  on “White Christmas”: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/4ec870a3/every-rom-com-52-white-christmas  35:40-41:31 Brief Intro To Early Hollywood Musicals   41:31-52:34 Opening Of The Movie, Edward Everett Horton And Eric Blore, Is There A Gay Subtext In “Top Hat”? Some Sources I Used For Evidence Of Gay Subtext: https://www.bustle.com/wellness/why-is-it-called-a-blow-job

Join Every Rom Com as we wrap up our Self-Help series with a look at the powerhouse ensemble rom com “Think Like A Man.” We’ll discuss some of the talented black cast and crew, including director Tim Story and actress Regina Hall. We’ll share our thoughts on the dating and relationship dilemmas encountered by the film’s characters. And we’ll give our opinions on the best-selling Steve Harvey dating advice book that inspired the movie: “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man.” We’re joined this week by Natasha Alvar, a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic, who is also the film editor at culturedvultures.com!    0:00-16:48 Introducing Natasha Alvar from culturedvultures.com   Natasha Alvar is a Rotten Tomatoes approved film critic, a film editor at Cultured Vultures, a book lover, and an English Literature teacher!    Find Natasha’s Work Here: https://culturedvultures.com/author/natasha-alvar/    Follow Natasha Here: https://twitter.com/litmysoul    Natasha Has Also Makes Guest Appearances Here: https://www.hallmarkiespodcast.com/    DONATE to Every Rom Com Here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom    16:48-23:50 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts   More Info On “Think Like A Man”: https://www.bet.com/photo-gallery/yfbzum/20-reasons-why-we-love-think-like-a-man/2l4uad  https://www.dga.org/Craft/DGAQ/All-Articles/1402-Spring-2014/Tim-Story.aspx    To hear our thoughts on related movie “He’s Just Not That Into You”, check out Every Rom Com episode 56: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/4e5eec46/every-rom-com-56-hes-just-not-that-into-you    23:50-29:43 General Opinion   29:43-51:33 Cast & Crew In-Depth   More On Tim Story: https://www.dga.org/Craft/DGAQ/All-Articles/1402-Spring-2014/Tim-Story.aspx    https://ndigo.com/2016/03/03/11666/

This week on Every Rom Com, we go deeper into the self-help movie genre, with a look at an ensemble rom com based on one of the most successful dating advice books of the 2000’s. We’ll explore an all-star cast, including Ginnifer Goodwin and Justin Long. We’ll talk about the movie and book’s relationship advice and whether it holds up in 2023. And we’ll rank the storylines from worst to best as we discuss the 2009 hit movie, “He’s Just Not That Into You.” This episode features returning guest Jason Kleeberg of the Force Five Podcast!    0:00-13:42 - Introduction, Dating & Relationship Self-Help Books, What’s New At Force Five Podcast Check Out Force Five Podcast Here: https://www.forcefivepodcast.com/ Follow Force FIve Here:  Twitter @forcefivepod  Instagram @forcefivepodcast       13:42-23:56 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://ew.com/movies/2019/02/06/hes-just-not-that-into-you-10th-anniversary-secrets/  https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/just-not-that-into-you#:~:text=This%20new%20catchphrase%20actually%20started,but%20declined%20an%20invitation%20inside.  https://www.oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/books/2009/02/08/phrase-alters-life-of-author-of-hes-just-not-that-into-you/61466992007/  https://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bal-al.justnot01feb01-story.html  Additional Information From DVD Special Features    23:56-26:55 General Opinion   26:55-36:07 Cast & Crew In-Depth More On Ginnifer Goodwin: https://www.eonline.com/news/305344/ginnifer-goodwin-and-josh-dallas-big-love-from-just-friends-to-a-fairy-tale-romance   For more information on Scarlet Johansson, check out Episode 13 on “Lost in Translation: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/5dbd0d79/every-rom-com-13-lost-in-translation   For more information on Ben Affleck, check out episode 34 on “Chasing Amy”: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/e5d66e22/every-rom-com-34-chasing-amy...

This week on Every Rom Com, we continue our Self-Help series with a blind date gone sideways in the 2015 film “Man Up.” We’ll talk about personal mantras and resolutions, discuss the fictional self-help book “Six Billion People And You”, and give some ideas for good first date questions. We’ll also take a look at Tess Morris, a screenwriter who improves the wacky misunderstanding genre by moving the uncomfortable truth into the second act. Tune in and find out why we all enjoyed this Lake Bell/Simon Pegg rom com!    0:00-7:36 Introduction, Sophia’s Self-Help Recommendations   7:36-13:30 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts  https://collider.com/lake-bell-man-up-secret-life-of-pets-interview/  https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/may/28/simon-pegg-i-find-it-very-hard-to-write-for-women-man-up-tess-morris  https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/lake-bell-and-tess-morris-on-man-up-woman-s-hour-and-the-female-comedians-they-would-invite-to-a-pillow-fight-10280669.html  Be sure to check out Scott Meyers’ blog, for the Tess Morris interview we cite here, as well as his many other interesting articles and interviews!: https://gointothestory.blcklst.com/interview-part-1-tess-morris-man-up-c323bba69e8a  13:30-16:35 General Opinion   16:35-30:48 Cast & Crew In-Depth More Info On Lake Bell’s Audiobook: https://www.gq.com/story/lake-bell-inside-voice  Lake Bell’s Audio Book Inside Voice:  https://www.pushkin.fm/audiobooks/inside-voice  More Info On Simon Pegg: https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/simon-pegg-rehab-saved-my-life-from-ruin-by-alcoholism-news-202094  https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2018/jul/09/simon-pegg-alcoholic-addiction-rehab-fatherhood-tom-cruise    30:48-42:25 Opening Of Movie, Nancy’s Mantras, Mantras And Resolutions In Our Lives   42:25-54:53 Train Meeting, Six Billion People And You, Jack And Nancy Meet, Nancy’s Family   ...

This week on Every Rom Com we’re continuing our Self-Help Series with perhaps the ultimate story of healing through travel - “Eat Pray Love.” We’ll talk about how the best-selling book became a hit film; discuss author Elizabeth Gilbert, director Ryan Murphy, and more; and co-hosts Serena and Asa will inspire you with their thoughts about traveling solo as women. As always, stick around for our double feature recommendations, where we’ll recommend more women-led films to inspire your future adventures! 0:00-7:31 Introduction, What’s Your Relationship To The Self-Help Genre? Do You Have Any Favorite Self-Help Books? Remember to check out Asa’s Podcast: Bawdy Literati:https://www.instagram.com/bawdyliterati/ bawdyliteratipodcast@gmail.com https://open.spotify.com/show/2EdSIkpkb4UWVukx8EfD0w 7:31-14:33 TRAILER, Basic Info, Basic Premise, Interesting Facts https://www.forbes.com/sites/jordilippemcgraw/2019/12/19/julia-roberts-eat-pray-love-yoga-teacher-reveals-filming-secrets/?sh=15b55f3d220e https://www.thedailybeast.com/eat-pray-love-how-much-did-it-make#:~:text=And%20Gilbert's%20take%3F,million%20for%20the%20film%20rights. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-may-02-la-ca-eatpraylove-20100502-story.html https://thecinemaholic.com/where-was-eat-pray-love-filmed/ https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/bio/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9B9zFo4RFw Interview about the book 14:33-21:37 General Opinion 21:37-32:20 Cast & Crew In-Depth More On Ryan Murphy: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/104199257 32:20-42:48 What Do You Think When You Hear The Phrase “Eat Pray Love”?, Background Info On Elizabeth Gilbert, Beginning Of The Movie More on the “Eat Pray Love” phenomena https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/eat-pray-love-made-me-do-it-really-we-need-to-talk/2016/03/22/70b685e2-eae9-11e5-b0fd-073d5930a7b7_story.html More on Ketut Liyer: https://coconuts.co/bali/lifestyle/ketut-liyer-balinese-medicine-man-featured-eat-pray-love-passes-away/ 42:48-1:05:29 Before The Trip, The Divorce, David, Where Would You Go On A 3-Country Trip? To Hear Jen’s Story About Hearing A Voice: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/f3eec065/every-rom-com-38-imagine-me-and-you Elizabeth Gilbert Article “Confessions Of A Seduction Addict”: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/28/magazine/confessions-of-a-seduction-addict.html 1:05:29-1:18:48 Italy/Eat, The Pleasures Of Food And Languages, American Productivity Culture And Dolce Far Niente More on Dolce Far Niente: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/article-dolce-far-niente-learn-the-italian-art-of-doing-nothing/ More On Medieval Peasants Working Less: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-column-great-debate/column-why-a-medieval-peasant-got-more-vacation-time-than-you-idUKBRE97S0KU20130829 1:18:48-1:34:54 Rome Continued, Fitting Into Bigger Pants, Breakup With David, Thanksgiving In Italy, The Value Of Solo Travel 1:34:54-1:45:15 India/Pray, Getting Over Lost Love In India 1:45:15 SPOILERS BEGIN 1:45:15-2:13:15 Bali/Love, Meeting Ketut Liyer, Meeting Felipe, Things The Movie Leaves Out, Felipe Confronts Liz, End Of The Movie, The Real Life Outcome Of The “Eat Pray Love” Romance People meeting with Ketut Liyer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnHv0hRY6qI Healing Power Of Sex: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-about-sex/201804/sex-helps-treat-the-pain-and-stiffness-osteoarthritis#:~:text=Promotes%20blood%20flow%20into%20cartilage%2C%20which%20keeps%20it%20healthy.&text=Strengthens%20the%20muscles%20around%20the%20joints%2C%20which%20helps%20support%20them Elizabeth Gilbert’s Romantic Life Post-”Eat Pray Love”:https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/author-elizabeth-gilbert-after-grief-i-was-ready-for-sensuality-20190516-p51o3y.html#:~:text=When%20E...

This week on Every Rom Com we’re beginning our Self-Help Series with a look at the 2008 movie “Yes Man”! Joined by David Rosen of the Piecing it Together podcast, we explore the careers of Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel, dig into behind the scenes info, and get a bit personal as we talk about saying “yes” in our own lives. We’ll also talk to David a little bit about his new album, “More Content”! And stay tuned to the whole show for your chance to win a copy of the book “Yes Man” by Danny Wallace!    0:00-14:15 Introduction, Is Self-Help A Part Of Your Life?, Check Out David Rosen’s New Album “More Content”!   More Info On Our Guest, David Rosen: David Rosen is a composer and podcaster. He hosts the Piecing It Together podcast and produces other podcasts including Awesome Movie Year. As a composer he has scored films, TV, commercials and creates albums of instrumental music, including his recently released 6th full length album More Content. http://www.bydavidrosen.com http://www.facebook.com/bydavidrosen http://www.twitter.com/bydavidrosen  http://www.youtube.com/musicbydavidrosen https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4179855/  Listen to Piecing It Together & Awesome Movie Year on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & All Major Podcast Apps https://www.piecingpod.com https://www.awesomemovieyear.com   Cybil’s Macaroni Video (with its somewhat tenuous connection to self-help) https://www.tiktok.com/@saucedchef/video/6938145080704240902?_t=8YZCrwffi0o&_r=1    14:15-20:07 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts Bluray extras https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMkFISmc-jg  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exkcg8USesY  https://nymag.com/movies/features/52915/  https://emanuellevy.com/review/yes-men-how-jim-carrey-prepared-for-the-role-5/  https://thecinemaholic.com/where-was-yes-man-filmed/  20:07-25:30 General Opinion   25:30-40:35 Cast & Cre...

Just in time for Christmas, Every Rom Com has paired up with Poppy from Confessions of a Closet Romantic to bring you one of the most beloved Christmas classics of all-time, “White Christmas.” In addition to a fair amount of gushing over costumes, music, and romance, we’ll also give you an historical overview of the song “White Christmas”, its connection to World War 2, and its writer Irving Berlin. We wrap the whole thing up with double feature recommendations, including some black and white classics you may want to discover this holiday season!    0:00-15:03 Introducing Poppy from Confessions of A Closet Romantic  Poppy is the writer/host of the Confessions of a Closet Romantic podcast. For a hot minute, once upon a time, she was a musical-comedy actress, a nanny and a chef. She’s done book marketing for a large publishing house, and reviewed books, written features for a newspaper, assisted on film sets, and did publicity and author programming for a large library system.   Now she produces her podcast full-time, watches classic movies obsessively (ask her about Cary Grant!) and creates all sorts of things out of paper. Find Poppy’s Work Here: https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com/  15:03-24:17 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g2997/white-christmas-movie-facts/  https://www.cnn.com/2017/12/18/movies/white-christmas-movie-trivia-trnd/index.html  https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/HOLIDAY-INN-WHITE-CHRISTMAS-A-Look-Inside-Irving-Berlins-Calendar-Spanning-Classics-20161002  Interview with Rosemary Clooney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUV0A4_GQmM  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-lZR65SPcY  Behind the Scenes Mini-Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWdcSomDmbQ  Christmas In The Movies: 30 Classics to Celebrate the Season by Jeremy Arnold   24:17-37:22 Cast & Crew In-Depth More About Bing Crosby: https://www.biography.com/musician/bing-crosby  https://www.classicrockhistory.com/top-10-bing-crosby-songs/...

This week on Every Rom Com we’re going to church with the women of the Bawdy Literati podcast, as we discuss the holiday rom com “The Preacher’s Wife”! We’ll learn about the history of angels and talk about angels in pop culture. We’ll cover the careers of some of the heaviest hitters yet as we discuss Whitney Houston, Denzel Washington, and Penny Marshall! And we’ll touch upon issues of racial and economic justice, as we talk about the film’s subplots, and as our guest, Jess Salow, tells us a little about community archives and her job as a curator of Black Collections at the Arizona State University Library. In other words, we’ve got a great show, packed with unexpected depth as well as many laughs!    0:00-15:12 Introducing Jess Salow, and welcoming back Asa Espanto from the Bawdy Literati Podcast! Jess is an archivist/librarian and an avid reader and videogamer. She is also the co-host of Bawdy Literati, a podcast that explores "fiction that fucks". She has been reading romance/erotica since she was a tween and considers romance/erotica her favorite genre to read. While Jess doesn't lean into the romcom genre when watching movies, as she is more of a Action/Sci Fi fan with The Day After Tomorrow (2004) and Independence Day (1996) as some of her favorites, she does enjoy some romcoms including You've Got Mail (1998), The Wedding Singer (1998), and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) as some of her favorite romcoms of all time. She has three cats and has been with her partner for 25 years.    Asa is a librarian and textile artist. She is also the co-host of Bawdy Literati, the podcast that discusses "fiction that fucks." She has always been a big movie fan, of all genres, but loves the whimsical, lighthearted nature that the romcom genre often brings. Her favorite movie of all time is Woman on Top (2000), an unusual romcom that brings the magic of cooking, bossa nova, and the spirit of Brazil to the genre.  Some Info On Community Archives From Jess:  https://lib.asu.edu/communityarchives Where To Find The Women Of Bawdy Literati:  https://www.instagram.com/bawdyliterati/  bawdyliteratipodcast@gmail.com  https://open.spotify.com/show/2EdSIkpkb4UWVukx8EfD0w  15:12-23:17 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-12-11-ca-7763-story.html https://ew.com/article/1996/12/13/whitney-houston-preachers-wife/  https://madamenoire.com/248021/bet-you-didnt-know-secrets-behind-the-making-of-the-preachers-wife/  https://www.thewrap.com/the-...

This week on Every Rom Com, we’re spending Christmas at the ranch as we discuss the gay Christmas rom com “Dashing in December”! Joined by guest Billy Ray Brewton of The Incinerator Podcast and Scripts Gone Wild, we explore both the tired tropes and unexpected delights of made-for-TV Christmas rom coms, and introduce you to some queer creators who are beginning to shake up the genre. Then we wrap up the episode with some holiday double feature ideas you won’t want to miss!    0:00-15:53 Introduction, Introducing Billy Ray Brewton   Billy Ray Brewton is the Managing Director of Seattle's Three Dollar Bill Cinema, the Creative Director of Make Believe Seattle, the Artistic Director of Scripts Gone Wild, the Co-Festival Director of Skyline Indie Film Festival in Winchester, Virginia, and the host of The Incinerator podcast.    Where to Find Billy Ray:  Twitter: @BillyRayBrewton  Billy Ray’s Film, “Show Yourself”: https://www.amazon.com/Show-Yourself-Ben-Hethcoat/dp/B09TY5LLSP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VW3DQNVISQT5&keywords=show+yourself+billy+ray+brewton&qid=1670206904&sprefix=show+yourself+billy+ray+brewton%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1  The Incinerator Podcast: https://incineratorpod.com/  Three Dollar Bill Cinema: https://threedollarbillcinema.org/  Make Believe Seattle: https://makebelieveseattle.com/  Scripts Gone Wild: https://scriptsgonewild.com/  Skyline Indie Film Festival: https://skylineindiefilmfest.org/    15:53-24:01 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://decider.com/2020/12/11/gay-christmas-holiday-movie-explosion-2020/  https://decider.com/2020/12/16/dashing-in-december-paramount-network-review/  https://www.glaad.org/blog/exclusive-behind-scenes-look-lgbtq-holiday-film-dashing-december  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3cXvZeZm1U    24:01-38:0...

This week on Every Rom Com, prepare to be enchanted as a beginner witch (Jen) and an experienced witch (Cybil) introduce you to Anna Biller’s visually sumptuous masterpiece, “The Love Witch.” In addition to behind the scenes info and film commentary, we’ll also talk tarot, love magic, and love addiction, as we cover a film about the darker side of romance. We may be past Halloween, but any time is a good time to discover this 2016 cult classic!    0:00-6:32 Introduction, Favorite Witchcraft Movies   6:32-17:44 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts Interview with Anna Biller: https://witchwavepodcast.com/episodes/2018/1/31/anna-biller-filmmaker-of-the-love-witch  Additional Source: Special features on the Bluray release of “The Love Witch”   17:44-26:51 General Opinion, Jen’s Special Relationship To This Movie   26:51-31:31 Cast & Crew In-Depth Podcast Interviews With Anna Biller: https://popcorntalknetwork.com/anna-biller-the-film-scene-w-illeana-douglas/  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-296-life-before-during-after-love-witch-writer/id1006416952?i=1000507502079  https://www.thebookseller.com/rights/verso-snaps-up-glorious-debut-from-independent-filmmaker-biller#:~:text=It%20will%20publish%20in%20September,male%20violence%20and%20female%20desire.  Anna Biller’s Blog And Two Of My Favorite Entries:  http://annabillersblog.blogspot.com/  Let’s Stop Calling Movies Feminist http://annabillersblog.blogspot.com/2018/02/lets-stop-calling-movies-feminist.html  NOTES on I Spit On Your Grave http://annabillersblog.blogspot.com/2020/12/notes-on-i-spit-on-your-grave.html    31:31-36:37 Opening Scenes   36:37-58:08 The Tea Room Scene, Love Addiction https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/finding-new-home/201902/what-is-love-addiction  Love Ad...

This week on Every Rom Com, find out what happens when a vampire movie meets an 80’s teen sex comedy, as we cover one of Jim Carrey’s earliest movies - 1985’s “Once Bitten.” Joined by David Rosen of the Piecing It Together podcast, we’ll look into the influences that went into this movie, from the historical Countess Elizabeth Bathory, to earlier vampire films, to teen virginity loss comedies. We’ll discuss actors Lauren Hutton, Karin Kopins, and Cleavon Little. And we’ll laugh at some ridiculous moments, and try to pick out the few things that did work in a movie that’s aged very poorly! Keep listening to the end of the episode for our double feature recommendations, including some more vampire comedies for your Halloween viewing pleasure!    0:00-13:15 Introducing David Rosen, Host of the Piecing It Together podcast and musician Guest Bio and Links: David Rosen is a composer and podcaster. He hosts the Piecing It Together podcast and produces other podcasts including Awesome Movie Year. As a composer he has scored films, TV, commercials and creates albums of instrumental music, including his upcoming 6th full length album More Content. http://www.bydavidrosen.com http://www.facebook.com/bydavidrosen http://www.twitter.com/bydavidrosen  http://www.youtube.com/musicbydavidrosen https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4179855/    Listen to Piecing It Together & Awesome Movie Year on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & All Major Podcast Apps https://www.piecingpod.com https://www.awesomemovieyear.com   13:15-21:16 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/69323/8-blood-sucking-facts-about-once-bitten  https://eightiesmovies.wordpress.com/2020/07/28/once-bitten-interview-jim-carrey/    21:16-26:24 General Opinion   26:24-36:31 Cast & Crew In-Depth More On Lauren Hutton: https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/lauren-hutton  https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a39697802/0122-0129-lauren-hutton-on-going-your-own-way-may-2022/

This week Every Rom Com is ending our Time Travel series and kicking off our Horror Rom Com series with the 2019 sequel to one of last year’s picks - “Happy Death Day 2U”! We’ll discuss our favorite sequels, talk about whether the science in the movie holds up, and delve into the multiverse! We’ll also pitch our story ideas for a much-hoped-for 3rd installment in a movie series we both enjoy!    0:00-9:38 Introduction, Favorite Sequels, What Makes A Good Sequel?   9:38-21:00 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.metro.us/recreating-happy-death-day-scenes-for-happy-death-day-2u-was-miserable/  https://www.visualhollywood.com/happy-death-day-2u-2019-production-notes  https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/article_a581ee28-ace5-59e9-b93f-66c947cf9dbb.html

This week on Every Rom Com, we travel back in time to Paris in the 1920’s as we discuss the 2011 film “Midnight In Paris.” We talk about nostalgia and golden age thinking, learn about some of the greatest writers and artists of the 20’s, and decide whether we’d take a leap back in time. We also cover Owen Wilson, Marion Cotillard, and give our opinions on Woody Allen and how to approach art by artists who are accused of crimes or wrongdoing. Whether it’s midnight or not, I hope you’ll get in the car and join us for this trip back in time!    0:00-5:38 If You Could Go Back In Time And Hang Out With Any Artistic Or Historical Figures, Whom Would You Choose To Visit And Why?   5:38-14:14 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/gallery/midnight-in-paris-woody-allen-279415/  https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/28/movies/midnight-in-paris-a-historical-view.html  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/making-midnight-paris-277337/amp/  Midnight In Paris panel at Cannes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lehj0Lh54Ww     14:14-21:54 Cast & Crew In-Depth: Owen Wilson, Marion Cotillard, Other Cast https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/owen-wilson-marvel-scolded-me-loki-spoilers-1235344530/     21:54-36:57 Woody Allen’s Career, Why Cover Woody Allen? Woody Allen Biographical Information: https://www.biography.com/filmmaker/woody-allen  https://deadline.com/2022/07/woody-allen-paris-film-project-details-1235057890/  https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woody-allen-settles-68-million-suit-against-amazon-over-its-n1079321  https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-business-movies-metoo-woody-allen-59a6dfc685d140e3a7c71a371d419cc6    Further Reading On Allegations Against Allen: Dylan Farrow’s original letter published in the New York Times: https://archive.nytime...

This week on Every Rom Com, we’re joined by Jason Kleeberg of the Force Five Podcast, as we talk about one of his favorite romantic comedies - “About Time.” We’ll contemplate the beauty of ordinary days; explore the careers of Domhnall Gleeson, Bill Nighy, and Rachel McAdams; and we’ll answer the question: what would you do if you could rewind and redo your own life? All this and much more as we continue our Time Travel and Time Loop series!    0:00-11:56 Introducing Jason Kleeberg from the Force Five Podcast  Find The Force Five Podcast Here: https://www.forcefivepodcast.com/   11:56-20:06 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion Cast & Crew Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFdd7s-RJFw  Location Info: https://www.visitcornwall.com/about-cornwall/blogging-cornwall/about-time-rom-com-filmed-cornwall  Additional Information From The DVD Commentary Track And Bonus Features   20:06-28:49 Cast & Crew In-Depth For More Information On Richard Curtis, Check Out Episode 26 On “Love Actually”:  https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/32b0f1bb/every-rom-com-26-love-actually     28:49-40:59 Opening Of The Movie, Tim’s Birthday And The Time Travel Reveal, Is There A Gender Gap In Time Travel Movies? Guardian Article: “Why Can’t Women Time Travel?”:  https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/jul/31/why-cant-women-time-travel    40:59-57:02 Tim Pursues Charlotte, Tim Goes To London, Tim Meets Mary, Filming Location: Dans Le Noir Info On Dans Le Noir: https://london.danslenoir.com/  https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/01/28/about-time-dans-le-noir-restaurant-review_n_4680947.html  https://metro.co.uk/2016/03/24/i-had-dinner-in-the-dark-and-turns-out-its-not-even-remotely-like-a-richard-curtis-film-5772274/    57:02-1:14:13 Fixing The Play, Meeting Mary Again, Is Tim Creepy? More On Kate Moss (Including Material Cut From The Show):

This week on Every Rom Com we’re covering the foundational movie of the time loop genre - “Groundhog Day”! You’ll definitely learn something new, as we discuss everything from its filming location, to the story behind the script, to the history of Groundhog Day itself. We also delve into time loop ethics, pitch perhaps our wildest sequel idea yet, and proffer intriguing theories about Ned Ryerson. And of course we cover the romance of it all, though the most romantic part of this episode might be how Steve from “For Me These Films R The Juice” would choose to spend his time loop! Don’t miss this fact and fun-filled episode on an essential film!    0:00-12:22 - Intro, Monadnock Underground Updates From Zoe, Introducing Steve Doyle From The Podcast “For Me These Films R The Juice”!  To Check Out Monadnock Underground And/Or Submit: https://www.monadnockunderground.com/  To Check Out “For Me These Films R The Juice”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-me-these-films-r-the-juice/id1592377993  You can also follow Steve and the podcast on Twitter @FilmsRtheJuice, on Instagram @thesefilmsrthejuice, and on his Facebook page: For me, these Films R the Juice   Guest Bio: Steve Doyle From “For Me These Films R The Juice”: Steve Doyle has been podcasting since October 2021. The inspiration to begin For me, these Films R the Juice came from listening to The Rewatchables and The Cine-Files podcasts and also returning to the cinema after the Covid lockdowns. These things reignited Steve’s passion for film and made him think, 'I’m going to give that a try.' The first 7 episodes of For me, these Films R the Juice are solo efforts by Steve, focusing on deep dives into some of his favourite and most seen films such as Pulp Fiction, Shaun of the Dead & No Country For Old Men. Episode 8 onwards features a guest with whom he discusses a film or film topic including a Tom Cruise Film Draft with Edward from That 80s Movie Podcast and Wayne from Recasted 2.0. Steve was a big cinephile from his mid teens to early twenties. During this period he started to gain a deeper knowledge of and appreciation for film acting, film making and film history by taking an A-Level in Film Studies and subscribing to Empire Magazine. These two avenues, along with sharing the same passion for film with two of his best friends, made Steve become fascinated by certain actors (Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, Ed Norton, Ray Liotta) directors (Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppolla, Oliver Stone) and film history (the book ‘Easy Riders, Raging Bulls’, Film Documentaries and DVD ‘Making Ofs’). Episode 9 of the podcast in which Steve is joined by the close friends mentioned, Dan and Dean, to compare Al Pacino and Robert De Niro really conveys their joint love of film at that time.  Outside of podcasting Steve has recently started a new job within his local hospital’s Cancer Support department which he is enjoying and finding very rewarding. Other than work, podcasting, watching films, and getting to his local driving range whenever he can, Steve enjoys spending time with his wife and two children as much as possible.    12:22-23:24 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts

This week on Every Rom Com we’re continuing our Time Travel and Time Loop series with a look at the 2004 favorite “13 Going On 30.” We’ll discuss the careers of Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo, highlight the film’s iconic moments - from the “Thriller” dance to sharing Razzles, and compare the film to other time travel and body swap movies, with a focus on the 1988 movie, “Big.” But most of all we’ll go back in time in our own lives and reflect on the trials and joys of being 13 - and 30!    0:00-11:53 Intro, Brief Discussion of “Xanadu”, What Were You Like at 13?   11:53-23:35 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/mark-ruffalo-and-jennifer-garner-reflect-on-13-going-on-30-reunion-for-the-adam-project  https://www.insider.com/13-going-on-30-facts-2019-1  https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/578003/13-going-on-30-movie-facts     23:35-31:19 Cast & Crew In-Depth For more information on Judy Greer check out Every Rom Com episode 40 on “The Wedding Planner”! https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/5d1de0e2/every-rom-com-40-the-wedding-planner    31:19-48:35 Comparison To Other Movies: Time Travel, Body Swap, And More; Jenna Rink At 13; Jenna’s 13th Birthday Party   48:35-59:12 Waking Up In The Future, Jenna Learns About Her Future Self, Fashion In the Movie and Costume Designer Susie DeSanto, Finding Matty   59:12-1:10:40 The Magazine Party, The Famous Dress, The “Thriller” Dance: How Realistic Is This Scene?, Enjoying Being 30 Montage, What Would You Have Done In Jenna’s Shoes? Fashion Info: https://www.vogue.com/article/13-going-on-30-dress  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/25/style/versace-13-going-on-30-dress.html#:~:text=Susie%20DeSanto%2C%20the%20costume%20designer,fashion%20has%20been%20%E2%80%9Ccrazy.%E2%80%9D  “Thriller” Info: https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/13-going-on-30-famous-dance-number-caused-drama-behind-the-scenes.html/   https://thrilltheworld.com/?fbclid=IwAR1jNdLPLI4wHDn42OhW2kbQdD6_bTMkcD9e22HYg...

This week on Every Rom Com, we’re beginning our Time Travel and Time Loop series with the 1980 romantic classic “Somewhere in Time” - featuring two co-hosts who tell time travel tales of their own! We’ll explore the careers of Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, and film composer John Barry; give you the lowdown on the movie’s luxurious Grand Hotel setting; and then Cybil and Ishtar will astound you with time travel theories informed by their own experiences! Join us for our appreciation and meditation on this over-the-top romance for the ages!     0:00-8:58 Introducing The Time Travel And Time Loop Series, Where/When Would You Travel In Time?   8:58-18:11 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts Interview with Jeannot Szwarc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_phdF73rrsU  https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/56507  https://www.somewhereintime.tv/insite.htm  John Rabe’s podcast, Call Back Yesterday https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3140110  Additional information from special features on the “Somewhere in Time” bluray 18:11-27:01 Cast & Crew In-Depth https://www.biography.com/actor/christopher-reeve  For More About The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, Or To Donate:  https://www.christopherreeve.org/about-us    27:01-32:17 General Opinion   32:17-40:37 Opening Scenes, The Grand Hotel And Mackinac Island  https://www.grandhotel.com/our-story/grand-hotel/  https://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/MI-01-MK11  40:37-53:13 The Hall Of History/The Portrait, Researching Elise, The Professor Scene, Preparing To Time Travel   53:13-1:05:10 Do You Believe That Time Travel Is Possible?, Ishtar And Cybil’s Time Travel Stories https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moberly%E2%80%93Jourdain_incident https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/16/magazine/time-slips-time-travel.html  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJdGgfRFTn...

This week on Every Rom Com we’re discussing the music and the misery of “High Fidelity” with Courtney E. Smith, author of the 2011 book Record Collecting For Girls and host of the podcast “Songs in The Key Of Death.” We discuss John Cusack and Nick Hornby, memorable breakups on and off screen, and a whole lot of music! Courtney gives her picks for the top 5 rom com soundtracks, lays out some mixtape-making wisdom, and reviews your picks for best breakup songs! It’s an intersection of music nerds, film nerds, and feminists that you won’t want to miss!    0:00-16:06 Introducing Our Guest, Courtney E. Smith, Author Of Record Collecting For Girls; Courtney’s Top 5 Romantic Comedy Soundtracks   Follow our guest Courtney E. Smith on Twitter @courtneyesmith or on Instagram @thecourtneyesmith. And be sure to check out her podcast, Songs in the Key of Death anywhere you get your podcasts!   Courtney E. Smith is the author of RECORD COLLECTING FOR GIRLS (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011), a music critic, and a recovering music industry gatekeeper. She began her career at MTV, quickly moving into the music programming department and yelling at everyone about indie rock until they listened and agreed to play it. She feels very lucky that worked out.    While at MTV, Smith was the label rep for all the indie record labels in the known universe and programmed the only national indie rock video show, MTV2’s Subterranean. She also co-helmed the music programming for mtvU, the college music network, as well as creating their video award show, The Woodies.   Since transitioning to music journalism and criticism, Smith has since been published by Billboard, Pitchfork, Salon, No Depression, Yahoo, and in a screed for Lenny Letter about the Rock Hall’s lack of women nominees that launched trend pieces in the New York Times and People, and caused Steve Miller, a curmudgeon rock star, to yell at the whole place that they needed to stop ignoring women. The trend has continued at every induction ceremony since.   She’s been an editor and staff writer for CBS’s Radio.com and at Refinery29. At the latter, she made so much noise covering the Grammys and their mishandling of #MeToo and representation for women that the Recording Academy hired a crisis PR firm to handle her. Her coverage of the lack of representation for women at country radio caused tongues to wag all over Nashville and earned her a spot contributing an essay to WOMAN WALK THE LINE (UT Press, 2017). Presently, she’s the editor of Eater Dallas and yes, she will give you a food recommendation on request.   Smith is the host and writer of the podcast Songs in the Key of Death, which looks at some of the most famous murder ballads of the mo...

This week on Every Rom Com we’re joined by Asa Espanto of the Bawdy Literati podcast as we discuss our first movie by rom com regular, Jennifer Lopez, the 2001 hit “The Wedding Planner.” We’ll take a look at wedding planning as a career; look back on the truly impressive careers of Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, and Judy Greer; and look more closely at the technically impressive filmmaking driving this genre film. Don’t miss the end of the episode where we workshop at least 3 viable plotlines for “The Wedding Planner 2” and Jen gives her picks for the top 3 JLO performances in our double feature recommendations!   0:00-13:04 Introducing Asa Espanto, co-host of the Bawdy Literati podcast!   Asa Espanto, is a copywriter and librarian by day, and a textile and art weirdo by night! She’s also the co-host of the Bawdy Literati podcast, the podcast that covers: “fiction that fucks.” Based on their tagline alone, you know that Asa and her co-host Jess are prepared to thoroughly explore the erotic themes in romantic fiction, and give their opinions on a variety of books, old and new! Asa is also big into movies of all genres, considers the rom com genre to be underrated, and is tired of people referring to them as “chick flicks.”  You can find Bawdy Literati at @bawdyliterati on Instagram, and listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!   Podcast creators overwhelmingly male: https://soundsprofitable.com/article/the-creators-us-2022#:~:text=Sounds%20Profitable%2C%20in%20partnership%20with,of%20podcast%20creators%20in%20America.    13:04-29:29 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion https://ew.com/article/2001/01/31/wedding-planner-tops-box-office/  https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/matthew-mcconaughey-1999-nude-bongo-arrest-174327112.html  https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/jennifer-lopez-was-arrested-with-ex-diddy-for-this-reason.html/  https://www.cinema.com/articles/233/wedding-planner-the-production-notes.phtml     29:29-40:27 Cast & Crew In-Depth Info on Jennifer Lopez’s Movie/Music Milestone: https://web.archive.org/web/20090301064251/http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0%2C8599%2C1093638%2C00.html  http://www.mtv.com/news/1438890/jennifer-lopez-tops-with-moviegoers-music-buyers/

This week on Every Rom Com, we’re bringing “something old” to the wedding series, with a look at the 1940 classic, “The Philadelphia Story”, starring Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart. We’ll delve into Hollywood history, discuss the fascination with celebrity weddings, and apply a heavy dose of feminist analysis to the film’s plot. Also find out who’s into Jimmy Stewart and who’s *really* into Cary Grant. And stick around to the end for a great batch of double feature recommendations, this week including many classic movies!   0:00-5:47 Introduction, What Are Some Of Your Favorite Classic Movies?   5:47-15:24 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion https://hollywoodrevue.wordpress.com/2019/01/21/box-office-poison-the-ad-that-started-it-all/  https://www.afi.com/afis-100-years-100-movies-10th-anniversary-edition/  Additional Sources:  Special Features & Commentary from Criterion edition of “The Philadelphia Story”  Me, Stories of My Life by Katherine Hepburn    15:24-24:13 Cast & Crew In-Depth More On Katherine Hepburn: https://filmschoolrejects.com/katharine-hepburn-hollywood-comeback/  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Katharine-Hepburn  https://www.thefocus.news/movies/george-cukor-katharine-hepburn-movies/  More on Cary Grant: https://www.biography.com/actor/cary-grant   More on Jimmy Stewart: https://jimmy.org/jimmy-stewarts-biography/   24:13-34:13 Inspirations For The Philadelphia Story: Ardrossan And The Scott Family, Opening Flashback, Introduction To Situation And Characters Inspirations For “The Philadelphia Story”: https://pabook.libraries.psu.edu/literary-cultural-heritage-map-pa/feature-articles/philadelphias-main-line-its-not-just-place-its  https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/ardrossan-estate

This week on Every Rom Com, Jen and Cybil take on the 2005 lesbian love story, “Imagine Me & You”, which begins at a wedding with a fateful glance between the bride and the wedding florist. Though Jen and Cybil find the film lacking in both chemistry and research on florists, the episode features hilarious commentary, a discussion on love at first sight including a strange never-before-told story from Jen, and research on flower meanings that writer/director Ol Parker seems to have neglected. We finish up with a discussion of female sexual fluidity and a collection of double feature recommendations with love stories that will actually satisfy during Pride month and all year long.    0:00-8:02 Introduction, What Are Your Favorite Flowers?   8:02-17:49 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion https://www.bbc.co.uk/films/ukmovies/newmovies/comingsoon/click_set.shtml     17:49-24:13 Cast & Crew In-Depth For More Information On Matthew Goode, Every Rom Com, Episode 9 On “Leap Year”: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/1b1588d7/every-rom-com-9-leap-year   24:13-35:17 The Wedding And Reception, Introduction To The Characters   35:17-53:13 Rachel Befriends Luce, Theories Of Love, Do You Believe In Love At First Sight?, Jen’s Kind Of Weird New Age Love Story   53:13-1:01:52 Coop and Luce Dinner, The Ethics Of Cheating, The Grocery Store Scene   1:01:52-1:12:14 Rachel’s Internal Struggle, H’s School Presentation, Rachel And Luce’s (Lack Of) Chemistry, Luce And H Scene   1:12:14-1:32:21 The Football Game And After, The Flower Shop, Flower Meanings, The Outdoor Sex Scene Flower Meanings: https://www.almanac.com/flower-meanings-language-flowers  https://www.floraqueen.com/blog/the-tiger-lily-meaning-and-interesting-facts-about-the-flower  https://www.flowermeaning.com/lilly-flower-meaning/  https://www.brides.com/gallery/wedding-flower-meanings#:~:text=While%20a%20red%20rose%20symbolizes,popular%20flowers%20used%20in%20weddings.  Hilarious Article On Flower Meanings And Imagine Me & You https://www.autostraddle.com/lez-try-it-flower-arranging-a-la-imagine-me-and-you/  Flower Meaning Book Recomm...

This week on Every Rom Com we go to the dark-ish side of the rom com genre and join Julia Roberts on her mission to break up a wedding in “My Best Friend’s Wedding.” On the way we explore the gay best friend trope via perhaps the most-beloved gay best friend in rom com history; we mostly succeed at a wedding music trivia challenge; and we talk about an epic karaoke scene with Ed Cunard from the karaoke podcast, The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly). Stay to the end for the lowdown on the film’s terrible original ending and our always delightful, sometimes surprising double feature recommendations!    0:00-16:33 Wedding Music Trivia Challenge!  Remember to also check out Ed’s awesome karaoke podcast where they have a trivia segment on every episode!: https://www.sungpoorly.com/   16:33-21:33 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://ew.com/movie-reunions/2019/02/07/my-best-friends-wedding-reunion-cover/  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/julia-roberts-cast-my-best-friends-wedding-now-1121064/  https://metro.co.uk/2017/06/20/my-best-friends-wedding-20-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-classic-rom-com-6677740/  https://www.vulture.com/2022/02/my-best-friends-wedding-ending-changed.html    21:33-36:50 Cast & Crew In-Depth For More Information On Screenwriter, Ronald Bass Check Out Episode 10 “How Stella Got Her Groove Back”: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/2f31ba31/every-rom-com-10-how-stella-got-her-groove-back  Rupert Everett Information:  https://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/sep/28/rupert-everett-memoir-vanished-years  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-7209969/Rupert-Everett-reveals-went-wrong-Hollywood.html  Rupert Everett singing “Generation of Loneliness” in 1987: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHIngA3cgz8    36:50-39:32 General Opinion, Spoiler-Free Version   39:32 SPOILERS BEGIN!   39:32-53:27 General Opinion With Spoilers, How “My Best Friend’s Wedd...

This week on Every Rom Com, we’re flashing back to the 80’s via the 90’s, for the Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore hit, “The Wedding Singer.” We’ll lean into 80’s nostalgia with our choices for the movie’s best music and fashion. We’ll look into the real life work of a wedding singer. And we’ll celebrate the late Alexis Arquette, whose portrayal of George added so much to the film. All this, some bad singing from Jen, and much much more as we continue our wedding series!    0:00-8:04 Introduction, Serena Life Updates, Wedding Entertainment Experiences   8:04-19:27 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/531060/11-fun-facts-about-wedding-singer  Additional info from the book Sunflower by Drew Barrymore    19:27-25:09 Cast & Crew In-Depth   25:09-43:59 The Wedding Singer And 80’s Nostalgia, Opening Credits Sequence/Opening Scene, George The Back-Up Singer/Alexis Arquette  For more information on Alexis Arquette:  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/alexis-arquette-transgender-actress-sister-927552/  https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-37336973  https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/alexis-arquettes-life-as-a-trans-star-lgbt-activist-w439199/  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/final-days-alexis-arquette-a-928507/    43:59-57:03 Robbie Meets Julia, Rosie The “Naughty Grandma”, Robbie & Linda’s Wedding, The Left At The Altar Trope, Glen Guglia Info on being left at the altar: https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/07/garden/left-at-the-altar-modern-tale-of-woe.html  https://bestlifeonline.com/engagements-called-off-break-up-stories/    57:03-1:15:35 Robbie’s Breakdown, The Reality Of Being A Wedding Singer, Julia’s Engagement Party, The Bar Mitzvah Scene And “The Wedding Singer” As A Jewish Movie  Info on real-life wedding singers: https://www.billboard.com/photos/7-musicians-who-were-wedding-singers-john-legend-idina-menzel-more/

This week Every Rom Com would like to cordially request the pleasure of your company as Jennifer Howell and Cybil Solyn celebrate the beginning of our wedding series! We’re starting off with 2009’s “The Proposal”, a Sandra Bullock/Ryan Reynolds fake-dating classic, which is also one of the highest-grossing romantic comedies of all time! Along the way we discuss a rom com dog, proposal stories, a problematic scene that was somehow never widely critiqued, and whether Sandra Bullock is in fact the queen of all rom coms! Please RSVP yes to this destination wedding, and let us know what other wedding movies you’d like to see from us in the future!    0:00-4:45 Intro, Favorite Wedding Rom Coms   4:45-17:50 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion https://ew.com/gallery/highest-grossing-rom-coms/  Fake behind-the-scenes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiDsqYt8c5I    17:50-33:49 Cast & Crew In-Depth, Is Sandra Bullock The Ultimate Rom Com Heroine? Interview with Anne Fletcher: https://www.indiewire.com/2018/12/anne-fletcher-rom-com-the-proposal-dumplin-netflix-1202025922/  Info On Betty White: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/movies/orl-story-betty-white-the-proposal-story.html  https://www.fame10.com/entertainment/8-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-proposal/  https://www.today.com/pets/betty-white-animal-lover-rcna10067  Betty White SNL skits: https://www.thewrap.com/betty-white-snl-sketches-videos/   33:49-48:24 Opening Scenes Featuring Many Tropes, Faking An Engagement, This Is Not How Immigration Works, Immigration Questions Info On Immigration By Marriage: https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/us-immigration/how-get-green-card-after-marriage-citizen.html#:~:text=You%20don't%20have%20to%20wait%20until%20you've%20had,after%20obtaining%20a%20green%20card.  https://www.boundless.com/immigration-resources/why-would-my-green-card-application-be-denied/

This week on Every Rom Com we’re wrapping up the Gen-X Rom Com Series with what might be director Kevin Smith’s greatest film - “Chasing Amy.” Serena and Jen are joined by Ed Cunard, co-host of the must-listen karaoke podcast, The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly), who shares his knowledge of comic book culture and even breaks out into a bit of (not-poor) singing. And as usual we dive into the making of the film, discuss the cast and crew, and give our opinions on the movie’s portrayal of sexuality and relationships.    0:00-9:45 Introduction, Introducing Ed Cunard, co-host of The Greatest Song Ever Sung  Poorly Information on Guest Host, Ed Cunard: Co-host, editor and chief researcher for the podcast "The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly)," Ed Cunard comes by his catholic knowledge of all things music honestly--he's oddly two degrees of separation away from a lot of old school musicians through his grandparents. The biggest gap in his musical education is how to actually make music that doesn't sound awful. When not singing in bars, he works as Director of Operations for a sales company, which almost makes sense with all those English degrees he's still paying for. He lives in the middle of nowhere with nine cats and two dogs.   Web: https://www.sungpoorly.com Twitter: @sungpoorly Instagram: @sungpoorly Facebook: The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly) Spotify: The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly) Apple: ‎The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly) on Apple Podcasts 9:45-24:13 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/shannonkeating/chasing-amy-20-years-later  https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/79-the-hows-and-whys-of-chasing-amy  Kevin Smith’s Secret Stash: The Definitive Visual History, Edited by Chris Prince 24:13-39:57 Cast & Crew In-Depth https://www.vulture.com/2014/03/applying-the-auteur-theory-to-kevin-smith.html  https://screenrant.com/every-single-kevin-smithview-askewniverse-movie-chronological-order/

On this episode of Now Streaming, Jen gives her recommendations for some great Gen-X gay and lesbian movies, and Cybil gives you the lowdown on some of the best new TV and movies on HBO! Not sure what to watch this week? Our quick and fun reviews are bound to uncover something for every taste!   Where to Find Movies in Our Gen-X Rom Com Series:   She’s Gotta Have it - Netflix Heathers - Prime, Plex, The Roku Channel Singles, True Romance, Reality Bites - available to rent on various platforms, or check your local library   Upcoming: Chasing Amy - Cinemax, Spectrum   Jen’s Picks: Go Fish - tubi, Pluto TV The Watermelon Woman - Showtime, Spectrum, Philo The Sum of Us - Acorn TV, Spectrum Threesome - tubi, Vudu   Cybil’s Picks: Mr. Right  - Netflix Our Flag Means Death - HBO Starstruck - HBO Moonshot - HBO

This week on Every Rom Com, Sophia and Jen take on the definitive Gen-X rom com as we discuss 1994’s “Reality Bites.” We’ll talk about Helen Childress, the 20-year old writer tasked with defining her generation; Ben Stiller, directing his first feature; and a cast of Gen-X icons led by Winona Ryder and Ethan Hawke. We’ll discuss the advent of reality TV and how this movie satirized the genre before it took over our screens. We’ll also cover the hit soundtrack, the influential fashion, the history of the Big Gulp, and much much more as we talk about a favorite from our teenage years that still resonates today!    0:00 -9:29 Introduction, Spring News, The Gen-X Post-College Experience   9:29-19:58 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/03/reality-bites-captured-gen-x-25-years-later-helen-childress/583870/  https://uproxx.com/hitfix/20-years-later-an-oral-history-of-reality-bites/  https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/75479/14-facts-about-reality-bites    19:58-28:25 Cast & Crew In-Depth   28:25-33:55 “Reality Bites” As The Definitive Gen-X Rom Com Tribeca Film Festival “Reality Bites” Reunion Panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOLu7UQy4vg  What Makes A Gen-X Rom Com? https://www.everyromcom.com/post/what-makes-a-gen-x-rom-com    33:55-51:06 Graduation, Lelaina’s Speech, Character Intros, Graduation Dinner, Getting Ready Montage   51:06-1:02:02 Lelaina’s Job, Lelaina Meets Michael, Troy Moves In, Lelaina’s Documentary Money In 1994 & Today: https://www.dollartimes.com/inflation/inflation.php?amount=400&year=1994  Gregory Corso Poem “Marriage”: https://www.northiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/POETRY-MARRIAGE.pdf  More Making Of Info: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/jul/24/how-we-made-reality-bites-ethan-hawke-janeane-garofalovodka-freezer-my-sharona    1:02:02-1:26:34 Fashion In The Movie, Lelaina And Michael’s First Date, Gen-X TV Culture, The Big Gulp, Troy’...

This week on Every Rom Com, we’re once again traveling beyond the borders of the rom com genre to discuss the first movie written by Quentin Tarantino, “True Romance.” We’ll talk about Tarantino’s influence on Gen-X filmmaking and culture, and discuss some of the controversy that surrounds him today. We’ll talk about love at first sight, and ponder whether main characters Clarence and Alabama have found true love or something else. And we’ll discuss some of the action-packed scenes and memorable characters which turned this box office disappointment into a cult classic! Plus, Jen gives you the lowdown on the movie’s “Street Fighter” triple feature, and neither of us can resist impersonating Floyd!   0:00-8:04 Introduction - What’s the fastest you have ever fallen in love or could imagine falling in love?    8:04-19:53 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion Great Retrospective Article On “True Romance”: https://www.maxim.com/entertainment/true-romance-15-years-later/  Brief History of Romance Comics: http://cbldf.org/2013/02/tales-from-the-code-youve-lost-that-loving-feeling-the-rise-and-fall-of-romance-comics/  Quentin Tarantino’s Partially Lost Short Film “My Best Friend’s Birthday”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6MUbRZSg80  19:53-32:40 Cast & Crew In-Depth Controversies Surrounding Quentin Tarantino & Women: https://www.thedailybeast.com/quentin-tarantinos-history-of-disturbing-behavior-toward-his-actresses  Updated Statements From Uma Thurman & Diane Kruger: https://www.screendaily.com/news/uma-thurman-defends-quentin-tarantino-in-kill-bill-car-crash-row/5126280.article  https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/diane-kruger-defends-quentin-tarantino-he-never-abused-his-power-with-me-205495/  More Info Came From This Book: Quentin Tarantino Interviews, 1998, edited by Gerald Peary   For More Information on Christian Slater Check Out Our “Heathers” Episode: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/1b0ee1ef/every-rom-com-30-heathers  Patricia Arquette Info:

This week on Every Rom Com we enter the grunge era, as we revisit Seattle with Cameron Crowe’s “Singles.” It was a much different time for dating, and Sophia and Jen wax nostalgic on the old tech they did use (landlines and answering machines) and marvel at the wacky tech they never got a chance to use (video dating!!!) We contemplate whether one lead character would have been better off dating their plastic surgeon, and disagree on whether Campbell Scott seems creepy. Finally, we give you a slew of double features, and some more Seattle locations to add to the previous list we made for “10 Things I Hate About You”! Join us for this trip down memory lane to a time when the music was rocking and the shirts were flannel!    0:00-7:00 Intro, What Music Were You Listening To In The Grunge Era?   7:00-14:26 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-features/singles-at-25-cameron-crowe-on-making-the-definitive-grunge-movie-118103/  https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/making-the-scene-a-filmmakers-diary-by-cameron-crowe-248645/  https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/chris-cornell-soundgarden-spoonman-singles-jeff-ament-803781/  14:26-20:44 Cast & Crew In-Depth   20:44-26:50 General Opinion, “Singles” As A Gen-X Movie  More on the concept of the “Gen-X Rom Com”: https://www.everyromcom.com/post/what-makes-a-gen-x-rom-com    26:50-40:26 Opening Scenes, Linda And Steve, How Couples Met in 1995 vs. 2017 How Couples Met In 1995 vs. 2017: https://www.statista.com/chart/20822/way-of-meeting-partner-heterosexual-us-couples/     40:26-59:37 Janet And Cliff, Supporting Characters, Seattle In The 90’s: Grunge Music, Grunge Fashion And Lifestyle https://www.kqed.org/pop/96048/singles-cameron-crowes-grunge-movie-is-25-and-not-as-good-as-you-remember  https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/chris-cornell-soundgarden-spoonman-singles-jeff-ament-803781/  59:37-1:16:31 Steve And Linda Get Together, Little Things People Do To Show They’re A Good Partner, Answering Machines And Landlines, To Play Games Or Not To Play Games...

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Every Rom Com brings you some tainted love, in the form of “Heathers”, our second installment in the Gen-X Rom Com series. We’ll talk about the movie’s biting satire around difficult issues including teenage suicide, homophobia, and school violence. We’ll discuss the memorable dialogue and fashion that influenced future teen movies from “Mean Girls” to “Clueless.” And we’ll discuss a talented cast and crew, including two of Gen-X’s most recognizable icons - Winona Ryder and Christian Slater.   0:00-11:18 Introduction, Updates on Monadnock Underground, Gen-X Heartthrobs To read or submit to Monadnock Underground, go here: https://www.monadnockunderground.com/    11:18-26:48 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion A very good article on “Heathers”: https://ew.com/article/2014/04/04/heathers-oral-history/  Additional info from this section came from the DVD commentary   26:48-37:48 Cast & Crew In-Depth   37:48-53:23 “Heathers” as a Gen-X Film, “Heathers” as a Rom Com, Opening Scenes, The Name “Heather”, “Dear Diary…” The Name “Heather”: https://qz.com/1390135/the-epic-rise-and-fall-of-the-name-heather/   53:23-1:09:31 The Cafeteria Scene, The Lunchtime Poll Question, Intro to JD   1:09:31-1:24:14 Croquet with the Heathers, Veronica’s Parents, Convenience Store Scene, Fashion in “Heathers”, The Remington Party, JD Comes Over   1:24:14-1:46:14 Heather’s Death, Reactions to Heather’s “Suicide”, JD’S Dad, Heather’s Funeral, Teen Suicide in the 80’s Teen suicide rates over time: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6630a6.htm  Contemporary article on teen suicide: https://www.nytimes.com/1984/10/11/arts/3-tv-films-on-suicide-by-youths.html  “Surviving” with Molly Ringwald https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcjncK2OaaE  1:46:14 SPOILERS BEGIN   1:46:14-2:05:19 Is Cow-Tipping a Thing?, Targeting Kurt and Ram Evidence against cow-tipping: https://slate.com/technology/2013/09/cow-tipping-fake-debunking-a-persistent-rural-legend.html     2:05:1...

This week on Every Rom Com, we’re kicking off our Gen-X Rom Com Series with a look at an 80’s indie film that served as an inspiration for the 90’s indie film movement. We’ll talk about changing attitudes towards non-monogamous relationships, LGBTQ representation, and consent. And we’ll explore the career of one of America’s best-known filmmakers as we discuss Spike Lee’s feature film debut, “She’s Gotta Have It.”   0:00-8:26  Introduction, Generational Identities   8:26-20:49 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion The Director’s Cut: A DGA Podcast, Episode 266 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjg3ODUxMDEwL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvOTM2MDQ4Njk3?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwjp5a320ZT1AhXWj4kEHWIZDqUQjrkEegQIBxAF&ep=6  Spike, Mike, Slackers, & Dykes by John Pierson   20:49-31:27 Cast & Crew In-Depth Info on origin of “40 acres and a mule” https://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/the-truth-behind-40-acres-and-a-mule/  Cast info “She’s Gotta Have It” https://www.essence.com/entertainment/where-are-they-now-shes-gotta-have-it/  Interview with Tracy Camilla Johns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSUMtZ0yqZg    31:27-37:23 “She’s Gotta Have It” As A Gen-X Film, What Is A Gen-X Film?   37:23-54:09 Opening Credits, Nola Darling And Her Three Lovers   54:09-1:03:07 “The Dogs”, Clorinda, Opal   1:03:07-1:12:04 Nola’s Birthday, The Men Get Jealous   1:12:04 SPOILERS BEGIN   1:12:04-1:24:15 The Thanksgiving Scene, “She’s Gotta Have It” And Non-Monogamous Relationships, Nola’s Nightmare, Jamie And Mars On The Bench   1:24:15-1:38:13 The “Near-Rape”/Rape Scene, Ending Scenes, The Reboot https://deadline.com/2014/05/no-cannes-do-why-spike-lee-nixed-do-the-right-thing-silver-anni-for-black-fest-fete-729355/    1:38:13-1:47:41 Double Feature Recommendations

This week on Every Rom Com, it’s a special 1- year anniversary episode with Jen, Cybil, and Sophia! We’ll talk about our favorite episodes and movies of 2021, give our picks for the Most Underrated Rom Coms, and talk about some of our other favorite movies and TV shows outside of the rom com world!    0:00-5:45 - Introduction, What’s Your Goal for 2022? 5:45- 21:16 - Favorite (And Least Favorite) Episodes, Movies, and Memories From Our First Year of Podcasting, Has The Podcast Changed Your View of Rom Coms?  21:16- 36:40 -  Top 3 Underrated Rom Coms 36:40-49:54  - Some of The Hosts’ Other Favorite Movies and TV Shows

This week on Every Rom Com join us for some holiday cheer as we wrap up the Christmas Rom Com series with Netflix’s new gay Christmas rom com “Single All the Way.” We’ll do an overview of other gay Christmas rom coms, discuss Christmas rom com tropes, and Jen gives a fast and furious ranking of the many Netflix Christmas rom coms she’s seen. Mostly, however, we’ll discuss what melted our hearts, and what failed to light our holiday fires, in this newest addition to the Christmas rom com canon.   0:00-6:39 Introduction, Sophia’s Christmas Movie Picks   6:39-17:00 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, Other Gay and Lesbian Christmas Rom Coms, Single All The Way As An Angst-Free Gay Rom Com Other Gay & Lesbian Christmas Rom Coms: https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/lgbtq-christmas-movies/  On the Importance of “Single All The Way” https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/11/29/single-all-the-way-michael-urie-philemon-chambers-netflix/  17:00-26:17 Cast & Crew In-Depth Interview with Writer, Chad Hodge: https://thequeerreview.com/2021/11/29/exclusive-interview-chad-hodge-on-writing-netflixs-first-gay-holiday-rom-com-single-all-the-way/  Glaad Interview with Philemon Chambers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1movFztgkQQ    26:17-33:36 General Opinion, Jen Rates Netflix Christmas Rom Coms   33:36-46:05 Tropes!, Intro To The Characters and Premise   46:05-56:23 Arrival At Peter’s House, Family Setups/Family Pressure, Introducing The Rest Of The Family, Introducing Aunt Sandy   56:23-1:17:37 The Setup Date, The Wrapping Party, Peter and Nick’s (Lack Of) Chemistry, Nick And Peter’s Dad, Peter and James’s Second Date, Sophia And Her Husband’s Friends To Lovers Story, The Christmas Pageant In Case You Want To Know Why People Say “Jesus H. Christ” https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/571516/why-do-people-say-jesus-h-christ-and-where-did-h-come  1:17:37 SPOILERS BEGIN   1:17:37-1:41:04 James And Peter Kiss, Photoshoot, James And Peter Third Date, Forced To Share A Bed Trope, Britney Dance Scene, The Pageant, Nick Reveals His Feelings, Kevin The Snowplow Guy, Peter And Nick’s First Kiss, The Resolution   1:41:04-1:47:51 What Item From This Movie Would You Most Want As A Christmas Present?, Would You Watch A Sequel?, Favorite Scenes And Characters, Jen’s Sequel Idea...

This week on Every Rom Com we’re continuing our Christmas Rom Com series with the 2006 Queen Latifah movie “Last Holiday.” We’ll talk about the hotel and spa town that served as the film’s location; explore the careers of director Wayne Wang, Queen Latifah, and L.L. Cool J; and talk about how confronting death can help us discard our fears and realize our dreams. We’re joined this episode by Jen’s brother and Luna’s husband, Ishtar, who brings the perspective of his own spiritual practices and readings to our discussion!  0:00-12:09 Introduction, Introducing Ishtar Howell, Updates on Luna’s Life, What Are Your Favorite Christmas Movies? Ishtar has lived a rich and strange life. The main catalyst is perhaps the NDE experienced at age 13, which over the next few years contributed to a serious interest in spirituality, the adoption of various spiritual practices, and entering an ashram at age 18. While the sense of inner wholeness has been the focus,  “things rich and strange” came along for the ride in the form of precognitive seeing, telepathy, ghosts, lucid dreams, and the wild and improbable manifestation of desires. For Ishtar, synchronicity is a very real happening beyond the explanatory framework of chance. These days, Ishtar lives in Portugal with Luna, teaching meditation and providing astrological readings. To Learn More About Ishtar’s Work: Meditation website: www.ascension-meditation.com Astrology website: www.awakenedlightastrology.com To Practice Yoga With Luna: www.yogawithluna.com    12:09-23:05 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion Source for the Interesting Facts was mainly the special features on the “Last Holiday” DVD! 23:05-37:05 Cast & Crew In-Depth 37:05-48:21 Opening Scenes, Introduction to Georgia, The Possibilities Book, What Would Be In Your Possibilities Book? 48:21-1:02:33 Georgia’s Diagnosis, Coming To Grips With Death 1:02:33-1:12:50 Georgia’s Trip, The Grand Hotel Pupp, Karlovy Vary  Website of the Grand Hotel Pupp: https://www.pupp.cz/en/about-the-hotel  Travelogues on Karlovy Vary:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJjpGHh3Dq0  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gglQyfoM3a4    1:12:50-1:23:41 Characters At The Hotel, Georgia’s First Days At The Hotel, Meeting Chef Didier 1:23:41-1:41:35 Georgia And Matthew Kragen, The Snowboarding Scene, The Base-Jumping Scene, Georgia Talks to Ms. Burns, Georgia Talks to Senator Dillings, The Move in Relation to the 2008 Financial Crisis, The Casino Scene

This week on Every Rom Com we’re kicking off our Christmas Rom Com series with one of our funniest episodes yet, as we rank the storylines in “Love Actually” from worst to best. We’ll also talk about writer-director Richard Curtis, the making of the film, and our favorite holiday movies!    0:00-9:12 Introduction, What are your Christmas go-to movies? What Christmas movies do you dislike?   Mainlining Christmas site, mentioned by Cybil: https://www.mainliningchristmas.com/    9:12-24:42 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion   https://screenrant.com/love-actually-behind-the-scenes-details-trivia/  https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/dec/16/how-we-made-love-actually  https://www.thedailybeast.com/love-actuallys-10th-anniversary-the-cast-and-crew-reminisce-about-the-christmas-classic  The lesbian subplot cut from the movie (includes video clip): https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/watch-heartbreaking-lesbian-storyline-cut-6898243  The Mini-Sequel, follow the links to watch it: https://rednoseday.org/news/how-to-watch-red-nose-day-actually-love-actually  24:42-36:19 Writer/Director Richard Curtis, Opening Scene at the Airport, How We Did Our Rankings   https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/news/a14967/love-actually-10-year-anniversary/    36:19-47:26 #9 The Keira Knightley Love Triangle   47:26-57:59 #8 Sarah and Karl   57:59-1:06:09 #7 Colin Firth Goes to Portugal (Or Maybe France)   1:06:09-1:12:53 #6 The Stand-Ins   1:12:53-1:18:55 #5 The Singer and His Manager   1:18:55-1:29:24 #4 Liam Neeson and His Stepson   1:29:24-1:40:04 #3 Colin Goes to Wisconsin   1:40:04-1:53:14 #2 Emma Thompson and Joni Mitchell   1:53:14-2:04:03 #1 The Prime Minister and Natalie   2:04:03-2:07:21 Other Critiques of the Movie, Would You Watch a Reboot?   The Lindy West Critique:

This week on Every Rom Com we’ll have you at hello as we break down the 1996 Cameron Crowe film, “Jerry Maguire.” We’ll show you the money the film made, share behind the scenes tidbits, and perhaps make you rethink whether one of the film’s most famous romantic scenes really completes you. We’ll also welcome our first ever man on the podcast - artist, author and adventurer Ryan Estrada - who’s on a quest to figure out why he loves this movie, despite not really caring for Tom Cruise, Cameron Crowe films, or football. All this and more on our 25th episode!    0:00-11:40  Introducing Guest Host, Ryan Estrada Ryan Estrada is an author, artist, and adventurer, who has done so many things that in this intro, he will only mention those things related to rom-coms. He is the co-author of the award-winning, best-selling graphic novel Banned Book Club, and is currently working on a sequel for Penguin Books that he pitched as “Love Actually” meets “Persepolis.” He worked with DC Comics on The Kind, a rom-com graphic novel about a werewolf trying to date between two full moons. He’s told his own non-fiction story Self Offload: A RomCom Gone Wrong on many shows and stages, about the time he got off an airplane for love and accidentally shut down an airport and was locked up as a potential terrorist. All of this and more can be found at ryanestrada.com. He also did voiceover work on one of the worst Bollywood movies ever made, Aap ka Suroor: the Moviee: the Real Luv Story. Explore Ryan’s Work: www.ryanestrada.com The Bollywood Movie Ryan Did Voicework For (I’m pretty sure that’s his “what the hell” soon after 1:45:12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5icojb4ATY    11:40-22:37 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion of the Movie Behind the Scenes Info: https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2569362/jerry-maguire-behind-the-scenes-facts-about-the-tom-cruise-movie  More on the Jeffrey Katzenberg memo: https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Read-Jeffrey-Katzenberg-Memo-Inspired-Jerry-Maguire-Mission-Statement-27808.html  Interview with Cameron Crowe: https://deadline.com/2017/01/jerry-maguire-cameron-crowe-tom-cruise-james-l-brooks-cuba-gooding-glenn-frey-leigh-steinberg-drew-rosenhaus-20th-anniversary-1201877503/  Jerry Maguire Making Of Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8zeQXPmsrI    22:37-40:46 Cast & Crew In-Depth Link to Blank Check podcast, referenced by Ryan:

This week on Every Rom Com we’re finishing our Horror Rom Com series with the zombie rom com “Warm Bodies”, starring Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer. We’ll discuss what we found unbelievable, what we found relatable, the scenes that made us laugh, and the scenes that warmed our hearts. Then later in the episode we decide whether we’d date a zombie and play a few hysterical rounds of “F Marry Kill: Monster Edition.” Join us for a final round of Halloween fun as we “exhume” this 2013 horror rom com classic!    0:00-6:25 Introduction, What Are Your Favorite Zombie Movies?   6:25-12:24 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts   12:24-22:55 Cast & Crew In-Depth For more on author Isaac Marion visit www.isaacmarion.com    22:55-28:25 General Opinion, “In Love With a Zombie” Movies   28:25-40:51 Opening Scenes   40:51-48:23 R Meets Julie   48:23-1:02:21 Return to the Airport, Escape Attempt, What’s R’s Name?   1:02:21-1:17:58 Killing Time at the Airport, It’s a Montage!, Shelter From the Storm, Julie’s Second Crappy Escape Attempt, Boneys: Books to Movie Comparison, The Turning Point   1:17:58 SPOILERS BEGIN   1:17:58-1:29:39 R & Julie Escape Together, At the Abandoned House, R’s Dream, Meanwhile Back at the Airport   1:29:39-1:46:02 Julie Leaves R, R Meets M and the Zombies on the Road, R Comes to Julie, R’s Makeover   1:46:02-2:00:09 The Final Showdown, The Resolution   2:00:09-2:15:04 Would You Be Capable of Falling in Love With a Zombie Like R?, Fuck Marry Kill: Monster Edition   2:15:04-2:19:19 Favorite Scenes   2:19:19-2:26:49 Double Feature Recommendations

This week on Every Rom Com, join Jen and horror superfan Apollonia as we take on the 2019 Lupita Nyong’o zombie rom com “Little Monsters.” We’ll talk about the zombie rom com genre, decide if we have what it takes to survive the zombie apocalypse, and use our previous experience as teachers to discuss the special challenges of dealing with zombies on a kindergarten field trip. And as usual we’ll suggest a great assortment of double feature recommendations for your Halloween viewing pleasure!    0:00-12:36 Introduction of Co-Host, Apollonia: Apollonia is known for being the former co-host on a Nicolas Cage blog, reviewing all of his films. They have a massive passion for all things horror and used to be a kindergarten teacher in South Korea. Nicolas Cage blog - https://notthebees2015.tumblr.com/?fbclid=IwAR0iTU_xobrSxn2fmUuf676xj7gMF8YJlci2t3bmdcUjFinaVLr9-7fGx5I    12:36-24:19 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion Cast & Crew Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkTB2AW3wHw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8hYAuMe8kY  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-TRJR8tJHE  Sundance Q&A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA5eSAZZJsM  https://www.if.com.au/limited-cinema-release-for-little-monsters-dismays-writer-director-abe-forsythe/  More Info https://www.google.com/amp/s/thenewdaily.com.au/entertainment/movies/2019/08/12/abe-forsythe-little-monsters/amp/  https://www.indiewire.com/2019/06/lupita-nyongo-little-monsters-watch-clip-1202152278/?fbclid=IwAR0IvLQlkY_Ufm51_5jPF8Bxyr-W2sU6Hj4E5U3He846REA4klASQtmBF7U  24:19-31:48 Cast & Crew In-Depth   31:48-38:28 Zombie Rom Coms Overview   38:28-54:29 Opening Scenes, Dave Meets Miss Caroline, Memories of Teaching   54:29-1:09:12 The Field Trip Pre-Zombie Takeover, “Shake it Off” by Taylor Swift, Meanwhile at the Evil U.S. Military Base, Pleasant Valley Farm Animal Tourism Sites Near Sydney:

On this first ever Halloween edition of Now Streaming, Sophia and Jen recommend some spooky and seasonal movies and TV shows featuring romance, comedy or both. Jen goes heavy on Victorian gothic romances, while Sophia helps out listeners who can’t handle big scares. Whether you want to laugh, scream, cry, or just get in the Halloween spirit, we’ve got you covered. We also let you know where to find some great double feature choices for the movie featured in our last episode, “Happy Death Day.”    Where to Find Movies We’re Featuring On the Podcast, as of October 17, 2021: “Happy Death Day” - FXNow, Spectrum “Little Monsters” (2019) - Hulu “Warm Bodies” - HBO Max, Cinemax, Spectrum.   Where to Find Double Feature Recommendations for “Happy Death Day”   Jen’s Recommendations: “Happy Death Day 2U” - FX Now, Spectrum “Disturbia” - HBO Max, Spectrum “Scream 2” - Pluto TV, philo, AMC+, Spectrum   Cybil’s Recommendations: “Freaky” - HBO Max, Spectrum “Triangle” - Prime, The Roku Channel, Peacock, Tubi, Kanopy, IMDB TV, Pluto TV, Filmrise, Vudu, Redbox, Fawesome, Electric Now.  “Palm Springs” - Hulu    Halloween Rom Com and Rom Com Adjacent Picks:    Jen’s First Pick: “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” - Pluto TV, philo   Sophia’s First Pick: “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” - Tubi, IMDB TV   Jen’s Second Pick: “Penny Dreadful” (2014-2016) - Showtime, Spectrum    Sophia’s Second Pick: “Young Frankenstein” - Amazon Prime    Jen’s Third Pick: “Crimson Peak” - Netflix    Sophia’s Third Pick: “Ghost” - Netflix    Jen’s Fourth Pick: “The Cabin in the Woods” - Peacock    Sophia’s Fourth Pick - “Practical Magic” - available to rent or use your local library!

This week Every Rom Com kicks off our Horror Rom Com series as Cybil and Jen discuss “Happy Death Day” - a time loop slasher film with a side of romantic comedy. We’ll discuss Blumhouse Productions, director Christopher Landon, and a cast of up and coming actors that made this movie great. We’ll talk about our favorite horror movies, our favorite time loop movies, and how this movie intersects with both genres. And we’ll talk about what it means to make a feminist horror film, and how “Happy Death Day” lives up to that title, as we dig into this 2017 hit starring Jessica Rothe and Israel Broussard.    0:00-9:44 Introduction, Introducing our Horror Rom Com Series, Haunted Tik Tok, Cybil’s Haunted House, Our Favorite Horror Movies   9:44-17:33 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Impressions https://culturedvultures.com/the-interesting-story-behind-the-happy-death-day-franchise/  https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2017/2/18/14655070/king-cake-baby-new-orleans-pelicans-all-star-game-2017  https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/orleans/creator-of-king-cake-baby-sues-universal-studios-over-happy-death-day-character/289-8adf2b9e-536b-4d21-9c9e-160aa382bd01 17:33-27:51 Cast & Crew In-Depth https://deadline.com/2015/05/blumhouse-panel-produced-by-conference-1201435034/  https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/jessica-rothe-spills-what-was-really-fun-about-happy-death-day/  27:51-31:18 Happy Death Day as a Hybrid of Genres, Happy Death Day Compared to Traditional Slasher Movies   31:18-41:30 The First Day, Before the Time Loop   41:30-53:44 Time Loop Movies, The First Loop A Source for Discovering Time Loop Movies (Note - There are some inaccuracies on this list, but it gets points for having an extensive collection you can use to explore!) https://runpee.com/all-groundhog-day-type-movies-the-ultimate-list/?fbclid=IwAR3IxIAHrvhB06Vey-Xncyji3odnMx_9BxBm4gZwjcJ7yyJP5QV8EEY1TWc    53:44-1:05:23 The Second Loop, The Third Loop, The Time Loop Montage Get Tree’s Dumpstaphunk Shirt: https://www.teepublic.com/baseball-tee/2359226-dumpstaphunk  Dumpstaphu...

This week, join Every Rom Com for the first in a recurring series of Marvel Cinematic Universe Rom-Com Crossovers, as we watch Paul Rudd’s Ant Man and Michelle Pfeiffer’s original Wasp in the 2007 romantic comedy “I Could Never Be Your Woman.” We’ll revisit age gap romances (yes, Rudd & Pfeiffer are a couple in this film!), talk favorite teen TV shows, and discuss Saoirse Ronan, who made her feature debut in this movie. Cybil, our podcast’s resident esthetician, is back with some professional observations on aging gracefully! And we’ll talk about how a Paul Rudd dance routine, a parody version of “Oops I Did It Again”, Tracey Ullman as Mother Nature, and a prank call to Henry Winkler somehow ended up in the same movie. Don’t miss the fun as we dissect our second Amy Heckerling film!    0:00-6:00 Introduction, Cybil Life Update, Recent MCU Watches Check out Cybil’s work, blog, and other podcast!: https://www.csolyn.com/    6:00-21:19 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, White Town’s Song “Your Woman”, General Impressions, MCU Rom Com Series Concept & Pfeiffer and Rudd in “Ant Man and The Wasp” http://whitetown.co.uk/faq/  https://ew.com/article/2007/11/06/i-could-never-be-your-woman/  https://ew.com/article/2008/02/01/amy-heckerlings-production-conflicts/    21:19-29:11 Cast & Crew In-Depth Pfeiffer on her MCU role: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlnWSbX0FFc   For more information on Amy Heckerling, Paul Rudd, and Stacey Dash, listen to Episode 5: “Clueless” https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/414d5723/every-rom-com-5-clueless    29:11-35:38 Opening Scenes, Credits Sequence   35:38-40:57 Rosie’s Family Life   40:57-55:16 Rosie’s Job at “You Go, Girl!”, The “Clueless” TV Series, Teen Shows, Slang   55:16-1:19:10 Rosie & Adam’s Romance, Older Woman/Younger Man Relationships For more on age gap romances, check out Episode 10 “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/2f31ba31/every-rom-com-10-how-stella-got-her-groove-back  1:19:10-1:28:21 Rosie’s Daughter, Izzie; The “Hag” Scene   1:28:21 SPOILERS BEGIN   1:28:21-1:40:43 End of the Movie, What Would Happen to Rosie & Adam?

This week on Every Rom Com, we’re finishing up our Summer Romance Series with a trip to camp! We’ll talk about an all-star comedic cast including Janeane Garofalo, Paul Rudd, David Hyde Pierce, Molly Shannon, Amy Poehler, Bradley Cooper and so many more. We’ll appreciate the many meta moments and tropes that are satirized in this absurdist comedy. And Serena will share some of her experiences as a former camp counselor as we dive into the cult classic David Wain and Michael Showalter film, “Wet Hot American Summer.”  Note: This episode does not have a spoiler-free section.   0:00-9:26 Introduction, Summer Camp Experiences   9:26-19:39 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinions https://ew.com/article/2011/06/24/wet-hot-american-summer-crazy-story-behind-cult-classic/    19:39-31:20 Cast & Crew In-Depth   31:20-38:43 Opening Credits, Wet Hot American Summer as a Satire/Meta Commentary, Overview of the Movie, Opening Scenes   38:43-1:00:10 Coop, Katie, Andy & Lindsay   1:00:10-1:10:43 The Camp Director & The Astrophysicist    1:10:43-1:20:05 Victor, Neil, and Abby    1:20:05-1:26:43 The Theater People   1:26:43-1:31:30 Ben & McKinley    1:31:30-1:37:52 Gene the Cook   1:37:52-1:42:36 Gail, the Arts & Crafts Counselor; The Radio Kid   1:42:36-1:53:08 Other Notable Scenes: Planning the Reunion, Going Into Town, Cleaning Up, The Big Game, Final Scenes   1:53:08-1:58:21 How it Compares to Real Life Camp, What Characters Do You Relate To?, Favorite Subplots/Couples   1:58:21-2:03:33 Wet Hot American Summer as a Jewish Summer Camp Movie, The Prequel & Sequel Series in Brief (No Spoilers) https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/its-going-to-be-a-wet-hot-summer-again  https://www.yahoo.com/now/why-wet-hot-american-summer-200950849.html     2:03:33-2:10:10 Double Feature Recommendations

This week, Every Rom Com heads to Tornado Alley, as Jen, Sophia, and Serena take on “Twister” - a summer blockbuster action movie with a rom-com core. We’ll discuss the importance of romance to the action genre. We’ll talk about a cast which includes Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt, Cary Elwes, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. And we’ll share our research on tornado science, tornado safety, storm chasers, and more. Don’t miss this fun ride through the 2nd highest-grossing movie of 1996, as we continue our summer romance series!   0:00-9:33 Introduction; Serena’s Trip to Iceland; Our Experiences with Tornadoes   9:33-16:44 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion    16:44-26:18 Cast & Crew In-Depth   26:18-31:39 Action Romances and Why We’re Talking about “Twister” on a Rom Com Podcast   31:39-51:01 Opening Scenes; Introducing the Storm Chasers; Basic Facts About Tornadoes; The Suckzone: Or, Is Dusty a Creeper?; Dorothy and Real World Efforts to Study Tornadoes; Tornado Warning Times Today Tornado Facts: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/501517/8-facts-about-biggest-tornadoes-earth  https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/tornadosafety/index.html  https://www.al.com/news/2015/04/real_vs_reel_how_much_is_ficti.html  https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2021/06/16/tornado-warning-system-has-come-long-way-but-could-better/5152104001/    51:01-1:02:37 Tornado 1   1:02:37-1:10:18 Tornado 2   1:10:18-1:18:26 Visiting Aunt Meg in Wakita, The Fujita Scale The Fujita Scale: https://www.weather.gov/oun/tornadodata-okc-appendix    1:18:26 SPOILERS BEGIN    1:18:26-1:25:54 Tornado 3   1:25:54-1:37:54 Tornado 4, Wakita Tornado Aftermath   1:37:54-1:44:59 Tornado 5   1:44:59-1:51:51 Things “Twister” Got Wrong, Tornado Safety Tips, Real Life Stormchasers How Realistic is “Twister”: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/twister-wrong-and-right-about-tornadoes-2019-6%3Famp https://www.noaa.gov/stories/noaa-tornado-scientists-inspired-twister...

In the nerdiest episode yet, Jen and Sophia geek out on film history, witch history and history history. They also perform some film school worthy analysis, and Jen reveals her not-so-hidden inner cat lady as they discuss Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak's somewhat improbable follow-up to "Vertigo" - the holiday witch-themed romantic comedy "Bell, Book and Candle."

Cybil and Jen take a deep dive into love and politics as they discuss the 2019 Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen romantic comedy, "Longshot." What are the challenges for women in power? How can we resolve the tension between idealism and compromise? And was this movie's raunchy humor just right or a little too much? We cover these questions and more in a wide-ranging discussion that definitely contains some adult language and subject matter.

For the first ever episode of Every Rom Com, Jen, Cybil and Sophia revisit the romantic comedy classic "Moonstruck" starring Cher and Nicolas Cage. Along the way they extol the virtues of screenwriter John Patrick Shanley, talk about how great it is to see strong older women on screen, and discuss what kind of romantic future Loretta would have with either Ronny or Johnny Cammareri. They also debate whether opera is just boring singing about bed pans or a romantic and transcendent experience. You won't want to miss this wide-ranging discussion of the 1987 Norman Jewison classic.

This week on Every Rom Com, Jen and Sophia begin the summer romance series with perhaps the greatest summer love story of all time - “Dirty Dancing.” We’ll talk about the making of the film and the locations you can still visit today. We’ll dig deep on the cast and crew, including a fantastic female screenwriter who wrote from her own experience. We’ll give some background on the culture of Jewish summer resorts portrayed in the movie. And of course we’ll get personal with our own memories of seeing the film as kids, summer romances, dance, and more, as we discuss this all-time classic starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze.    0:00-5:52 Introduction, Have you ever had a summer romance?   5:52-19:00 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion “The Movies That Made Us” Season 1 Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80990849    19:00-32:03 Cast & Crew In-Depth   32:03-41:28 Opening Credits; Car Scene; The 1960’s Setting; Kellerman’s, The Borscht Belt, and The Golden Age of the Catskills; Filming Locations: Mountain Lake Lodge and Lake Lure, North Carolina Information on The Borscht Belt/The Golden Age of the Catskills  https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/dirty-dancing-to-mrs-maisel-these-catskills-resorts-are-having-a-renaissance  https://www.recordonline.com/article/20090731/NEWS/907289987  “Dirty Dancing” Filming Locations https://www.mtnlakelodge.com/special-pkg  https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/dirty-dancing-filming-locations    41:28-54:03 Themes: Dance, Class, Coming of Age; Johnny and Penny’s First Dance; Baby Visits the Staff Quarters   54:03-1:07:01 The Wig Scene, The Gazebo Scene, Neil Tries to Woo Baby, Helping Penny   1:07:01-1:25:28 Learning to Dance, Dancing at The Sheldrake, Driving Back to Kellerman’s, The Abortion and Abortion Facts More Making of Information https://www.eonline.com/news/874313/dirty-dancing-turns-30-writer-talks-johnny-baby-s-future-a-possible-sequel-why-patrick-swayze-was-her-first-only-choice?utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=imdb_topstories  Abortion Before & After Roe vs. Wade

This week on Every Rom Com, Jen, Sophia, and Zoë finish the travel series and the “Before” trilogy with the 2013 Richard Linklater film “Before Midnight.” We’ll talk about the complexities of long-term love and how relationships change with time, children, and compromise. We’ll cover healthy communication styles and what’s off-limits (or not) in a fight. And somewhere in the middle of the podcast we figure out the secrets to both love and life (don’t miss it!) Since it’s the travel series, we also cover the film’s beautiful locations in the Southern Peloponnese of Greece and give you some ideas for a future vacation! To top it all off, Jen does an off-the-cuff proposal for the plot of a future trilogy with Jesse and Celine. Don’t miss this deep dive into life and love in all its complexity! WARNING: There is no spoiler-free section in this episode, so we recommend seeing the movie first!    0:00-6:33 Introduction, Where would you like to travel once the pandemic is managed?   6:33-17:47 Trailer, Basic Info, General Opinion  Julie Delpy Asked for Equal Pay: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/oct/03/julie-delpy-equal-pay-before-midnight    17:47-25:36 Cast & Crew In-Depth For information on Richard Linklater, listen to our “Before Sunrise” episode. For information on Julie Delpy & Ethan Hawke, listen to our “Before Sunset” episode.    25:36-29:59 The Airport Scene   29:59-1:01:20 The Car Scene, Finding Time for Each Other as Parents, “There’s Always a Catch”, Parental Anxiety, Compromise in Relationships, Communication Styles and Problems More on Non-Violent Communication: https://www.cnvc.org/online-learning/nvc-instruction-guide/nvc-instruction-guide  The book, which explains it all much better: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships/dp/189200528X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=non+violent+communication+rosenberg&qid=1626900982&s=books&sr=1-3  More on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy:  What is it?: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/about/pac-20384610  A recommended book, Mind Over Mood: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Over-Mood-Second-Changing/dp/1462520421  A recommended app, Thought Diary:

This week on Every Rom Com, we continue our discussion of the “Before” trilogy with 2004’s “Before Sunset.” We’ll talk about the making of the film and go in-depth on the careers of multi-talented creators Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. We’ll also explore some of the fundamental questions that Jesse and Celine discuss in the movie - what’s the nature of time, memory, and desire? Do people change or do we fundamentally stay the same? Is our life dominated by fate or free will, and how rare are soulmates? All this and we’ll also talk about the film’s romantic Parisian locations, as well as our own Paris travel recommendations! Join us for this deep dive into one of our most favorite films yet!    0:00-9:27 Introduction, Memorable Songs/Music   9:27-15:21 Trailer, Basic Info   15:21-33:21 In-Depth Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy    33:21-37:31 General Impressions of the Movie   37:31-50:00 Opening Shots of the Movie, Shakespeare & Company Bookstore, Book Signing Scene, The Nature of Fiction, The Nature of Time https://shakespeareandcompany.com/  https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/nov/04/julie-delpy-ethan-hawke-how-we-made-before-sunrise-trilogy-sunset-midnight   https://www.circeinstitute.org/blog/reader-thomas-wolfe    50:00-1:01:39 Walking and Catching Up, The Big Question: Did Celine and Jesse Show Up 6 Months After “Sunrise”?, Jesse’s Novel, Is the World Doomed or Getting Better?   1:01:39-1:20:36 In the Cafe, Growing Intimacy, Celine’s Trip to Warsaw, Having a Quiet Mind in an Unquiet World, Our Social Media Experiences, The Nature of Desire, Location: Promenade Plantee https://www.lepurecafe.fr https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/jun/07/paris-promenade-plantee-free-elevated-park-walkway-bastille-bois-de-vincennes    1:20:36 SPOILERS BEGIN   1:20:36-1:32:14 The Nature of Memory, Do People Change or Do We Stay the Same?   1:32:14-1:54:00 The Boat Ride, Different Types of Boat Rides on the Seine, The Lighting, Celine’s Speech: People are Irreplaceable, Fate vs. Free Will, Soulmates, Best Self vs. Honest Self, Marriage with Kids https://www.canauxrama.com/en/  https://www.batobus.com/en/homepage  https://www.vedettesdupontneuf.com/home/    1:54:0...

This week on Every Rom Com we begin the “Before” trilogy with Richard Linklater’s 1995 cult classic, “Before Sunrise.” We talk about the movie’s place as a Gen-X movie, ponder whether the story would work in the smartphone era, and gush over some of the most romantic scenes ever put to film. We deal with death, time, the battle of the sexes, and at one point we’re pretty sure we’ve figured out the meaning of life. We uncover a pretty cool Easter egg involving an Auden poem. And since it’s the travel series, we also introduce you to some of the movie’s great Vienna filming locations and other recommended stops on a Vienna tour. Whether you’re a first time viewer or a lifelong aficionado, this episode will almost definitely uncover a new aspect of the film. And since we laughed and almost cried while recording it, we’re hoping it’ll make you feel as well as think.    0:00-8:20 Introduction, Guest Host Zöe Wroten-Heinzmann  Zoë is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Monadnock Underground, a small independent publisher and literary magazine in Southern New Hampshire. Their projects include the just-released This Is Not Ordinary Time, about spiritual searching and the desire for community during times of upheaval, anthologies of mostly-local speculative fiction and spiritual writing, and a sporadic podcast of their own, Underground Over the Air. She rounds out her days embarking on homeschool adventures with her kids, working as a Religious Educator, learning Tai Chi, and tending her fruit trees and chickens.  Learn more about Monadnock Underground: https://www.monadnockunderground.com/    8:20-17:44 Trailer, Basic Info, General Opinion of the Movie   17:44-25:13 Director Richard Linklater, Writers Richard Linklater & Kim Krizan Kim Krizan interview on Popcorn Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvOSiSIQ4XM  Info on Making of the Film, Cited throughout this episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/22/movies/before-sunrise-ethan-hawke-julie-delpy.html    25:13-38:29 Before Sunrise as a Gen-X Film, Jesse’s Cable Access Idea/Reality TV   38:29-45:56 Set-Up of the Film, On the Train, Jesse’s Proposal   45:56-53:50 Disembarking, The Austrian Actors, What city would you want to wander around in overnight?  Before Sunrise movie locations, used throughout the episode - see this article for details on how to get to locations: http://movie-locations.com/movies/b/Before-Sunrise.php    53:50-1:01:55 Would this movie be possible in the smartphone era? Getting to Know You Questions Rick Steves on Vienna’s trams, Line 1 https://www.youtube.com/wa...

This week on Now Streaming Jen and Luna recommend gay coming-of-age romances, stories about black women following their dreams and their hearts, some of the best films of 1994, and more, as we highlight some of the best rom com and rom com adjacent films and TV currently on streaming platforms. We’ll also tell you where to find some of the 80’s favorites and other films we recommended as double features with “Romancing the Stone.”

This week on Every Rom Com, we’re covering one of Jen’s all-time favorite movies - “Romancing the Stone”, one of the top-grossing films from the hit-filled year of 1984.  Learn about one of the film’s settings, Cartagena, Colombia, and its actual Mexican filming locations; find out how some of the film’s action sequences were filmed; get the low-down on the 1985 sequel “The Jewel of the Nile.” And stay tuned for our double feature recommendations, where Jen gives you a mini-80’s film festival and Sophia picks films about the writer’s life. This episode is full of laughter, and a bit more swearing than usual, as Jen remembers one of the first movies her mom took her to see in theaters, and Sophia appreciates this throwback.   This episode is dedicated to the memory of Candace Ward Howell, who would have been fine with the swearing ;)    0:00-7:38 Introduction, Jen’s Story of Seeing the Movie, Early Movie-Going Experiences.   7:38-17:33 Trailer, Basic Info, Fun Facts, General Opinion of the Movie https://variety.com/2019/film/features/romancing-the-stone-35-anniversary-michael-douglas-1203175725/  http://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/57185  17:33-34:19 Cast & Crew In-depth: Diane Thomas, Robert Zemeckis, Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas, Danny Devito, Alan Silvestri, Alfonso Arau, Manuel Ojeda, Holland Taylor, Mary Ellen Trainor, Zack Norman   34:19-1:11:21  Plot, Filming Locations & Commentary - Spoiler-Free Filming Locations Spoiler-Free Section: St. George, Utah Stunt Details: http://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/57185     1:11:21 SPOILERS START   1:11:21-1:38:29 Plot, Filming Locations & Commentary - Spoilers Okay!  Filming Locations Spoiler Section: Huasca de Ocampo, Hidalgo, Mexico; Rio Antigua near Veracruz; Fort of San Juan de Ulua in Veracruz, Mexico https://www.rafting.com/mexico/veracruz/rio-antigua/   rafting Ria Antigua   1:38:29-1:43:17 Cartagena Basic Facts & Travel Ideas  Recommended Sites: The Walled City/Old Town; Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas; Barrio Getsemani; Plaza de Bolivar; Caribe Jewelry Museum and Factory; Punta Arena Beach; La Boquilla Beach; Playa Blanca in Baru https://www.juanballena.com/blogs/travel-tips/top-5-best-beaches-in-cartagena  Foods to Try Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enYtWVSMDmM “8 must-try foods in Cartegena” - BuzzFeed Bring Me...

This week on Every Rom Com, Jen recommends some lesser-known travel rom coms, Sophia recommends some rom coms featuring great families and friends, Jen brings in some sci fi rom com crossovers, and Sophia recommends a classic, and gives her opinion of John Patrick Shanley’s “Wild Mountain Thyme.” All this and where to find the movies we’ve recommended on the show in this week’s Now Streaming!

This week on Every Rom Com we’re headed to Japan to delve into Sofia Coppola’s second feature film, “Lost in Translation.” We’ll discuss iconic images and scenes from the film, let you know how to find the movie’s filming locations, workshop our sequel idea “Found in Translation”, and discuss themes of culture shock, alienation, unrequited love, and more! We’re joined this week by Jen’s sister-in-law, Luna Howell, a multi-talented artist with degrees in Japanese and Asian Studies, who has spent time living and working in Japan.    0:00-7:21 Introduction, Meet our guest host, Luna Howell!: Luna Howell currently lives in the Portuguese countryside. She is an artist, writer & spiritual practitioner. She has a B.A. in Japanese, and an M.A. in Asian Studies. She studied in Osaka, Japan in 2011-2012, and she lived and worked in Minamata, Japan from 2017-2019 as an assistant language teacher with the JET program   You can find out more about Luna’s work at www.lunahowell.com and follow her on instagram @lunatheahowell!    7:21-15:42 Trailer, Basic Info, General Opinion of the Film   15:42-31:20 Cast & Crew In-Depth Sofia Coppola Interview: https://www.indiewire.com/2009/12/decade-sofia-coppola-on-lost-in-translation-55612/    31:20-38:51 Inspirations for the Film, Aesthetic of the Film, Soundtrack, Tokyo Basic Info Sofia Coppola Interview: https://www.thedailybeast.com/sofia-coppola-discusses-lost-in-translation-on-its-10th-anniversary    38:51-46:08 Iconic Shots/Scenes in the Film & Filming Locations Opening Shot: Charlotte in Pink Underwear, Artist whose work inspired opening shot: https://www.meiselgallery.com/exhibition/john-kacere/   Entering Tokyo By Cab Scene   46:08-58:39 Iconic Shots/Scenes in the Film & Filming Locations Culture of Western Celebrities Filming Ads in Japan, Some Example Ads:  Sean Connery’s Suntory Crest Whisky commercials in the early nineties https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDG2V4veQLU Tommy Lee Jones as the face of Boss Coffee--seen everywhere, even to this day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv2l1JKuxxY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE21qQHlOLQ  Scarlett Johansson’s LUX shampoo commercials

On this week’s Now Streaming Serena and Jen recommend 90’s throwbacks, addictive TV, down endings, and more! Join us as we talk about some new and old favorites including “Awkwafina is Nora From Queens”, “Normal People”, “The Bodyguard” and “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?”

This week on Every Rom Com join Jen, Sophia, and Serena on a first-class trip to Singapore for “Crazy Rich Asians”! We’ll talk about the powerhouse cast which made this 2018 film a milestone in Asian representation. We’ll talk about the amazing Singapore locations visited and glimpsed in the movie, to give you a head start on post-Covid travel-planning! And we’ll explore various critiques of the film, while giving our own opinions on how crazy rich is too crazy rich! All this and much more as our travel series continues!   0:00-5:04 Intro, What was your most luxurious vacation experience?   5:04-10:13 Trailer, Basic Info, Opinion of the Film   10:13-26:00 Cast & Crew In-Depth   On Adele Lim Pay Disparity: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/crazy-rich-asians-screenwriter-adele-lim-exits-sequel-pay-disparity-dispute-1236431    On Kevin Kwan: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/07/kevin-kwan-crazy-rich-asians/612229/    On Michelle Yeoh: https://www.gq.com/story/michelle-yeoh-has-kicked-ass-for-three-decades    Ronnie Chieng’s Take-down of O’Reilly & Watters World: “O’Reilly Factor Gets Racist in Chinatown” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX8jZTN0CdU    26:00-31:06 Singapore Basic Info   31:06-53:03 Plot & Filming Locations, Spoiler-Free   53:03: SPOILERS BEGIN   53:03-1:07:11 Plot & Filming Locations, Spoilers Okay   On the Mahjong Scene: https://www.vox.com/first-person/2018/8/17/17723242/crazy-rich-asians-movie-mahjong https://www.vulture.com/2018/08/crazy-rich-asians-mahjong-scene-explained.html   On Filming Locations: https://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Asia-Pacific/Travel-to-These-Top-Crazy-Rich-Asians-Filming-Locations-in-Singapore-and-Malaysia  https://www.vogue.com/article/crazy-rich-asians-movie-singapore-travel-guide    1:07:11-1:08:16 Singapore Travel Suggestion...

This week on Every Rom Com we have fun joining Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck on their “Roman Holiday.” But we also take this romantic comedy classic very seriously, discussing screenwriter Dalton Trumbo’s time on the Hollywood blacklist, the effects of World War II on Hepburn, and whether or not we ought to feel sorry for royalty in movies. Whether you’re here for the joys of gelato and dancing on barges, a guide to the movie’s stunning locations, or a deep dive into Hollywood history, there’s something for everyone on this week’s show!    0:00-4:10 - Intro, What would you do on your ideal vacation day?   4:10-12:02 - Basic Facts, General Opinion   12:02-33:12 - Cast & Crew In-Depth: William Wyler, Henri Alekan, Franz Planer, Dalton Trumbo, Ian Mclellan Hunter, John Dighton, Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, Eddie Albert  https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-08-25-ca-2010-story.html%3F_amp%3Dtrue  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/film/trumbo/roman-holiday-writer-dalton-trumbo-credit-restored/  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalton_Trumbo https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hollywood-Ten https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/lists/hollywood-ten-men-who-refused-83976 https://www.brandeis.edu/now/2018/june/blacklist-qa-tom-doherty.html  https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/jun/19/cult-audrey-hepburn-how-can-anyone-live-up-level-of-chic     33:12-38:41 - Influential Film, Audrey as Fashion Icon, Vespas, Hollywood on the Tiber   38:41-43:24 - Why are so many romantic films set in Italy?, Rome Overview   43:24-58:53 - Rome Filming Locations + Plot Synopsis, Spoiler-Free Zone   58:53 - SPOILERS BEGIN   58:53-1:03:53 - Rome Filming Locations + Plot Synopsis Spoilers Allowed  https://www.gpsmycity.com/tours/roman-holiday-movie-walking-tour-5090.html#:~:text=her%20first%20wish.-,G.,but%20a%20trendy%20fashion%20store.   https://flourishmentary.com/roman-holiday-filming-locations/

This week on Now Streaming, Jen and Sophia keep up the travel theme with trips to Italy, Northern Ireland, wine country, and a destination wedding. Jen also talks up her number 1 no-fail Netflix recommendation - “Kim’s Convenience”, and Sophia gets pumped about her heartwarming favorite, “Return to Me.” All this, plus where to find movies we’ve covered on past episodes on this week’s Now Streaming!

This week Every Rom Com is off to Jamaica with the 1998 Angela Bassett romance “How Stella Got Her Groove Back.” Jen, Sophia, and guest host Serena discuss age gap romances, a cast full of award-winning actresses, the true story behind Terry McMillan’s fiction, Jamaican tourist hot spots, and more. Serena also gives insight into Caribbean tourism and island life through her experience living and working in the U.S. Virgin Islands.  Show Notes with Time Stamps: 0:00-7:21 Introduction to Guest Host, Serena Young.  Serena works in the marine industry in the U.S. Virgin Islands and is a U.S. Coast Guard certified captain. You can find her on Instagram at @sailingamicus and @laserenasirena!    7:21-16:43 Trailer, Basic Facts, General Opinion of the Movie   16:43-31:27 Cast & Crew In-Depth   31:27-38:33 Type A Heroine Trope, Beginning of the Movie Plot/Characters   38:33-43:45 Jamaica, General Information & Historical Overview   43:45-50:27 “Stella” Filming Locations, Places to Visit in Jamaica, Stella’s Vacation    50:27-1:07:32 Winston Shakespeare, The Female Gaze, The Pajama Dance Party & Hedonistic Tourists, Sex/Love Tourism   1:07:32-1:19:53 Older Women/Younger Man Relationships in Real Life & Movies https://daily.jstor.org/stigma-around-older-woman-younger-man-relationships/   https://www.elle.com.au/culture/older-woman-younger-man-relationship-22617  Inside Amy Schumer “Last F**kable Day”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPpsI8mWKmg    1:19:53 SPOILERS BEGIN   1:19:53-1:41:51 Stella and Winston’s Relationship   1:41:51-1:50:32 Terry McMillan’s Real Life Story/Inspiration for the Book “How Stella Got Her Groove Back”, Would Stella and Winston last?  https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/books/2005/jul/22/fiction.gender https://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/author-terry-mcmillan-and-her-ex-jonathan-plummer/all  https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/books/2020/mar/31/novelist-terry-mcmillan-interview-its-not-all-downhill-from-here    1:50:32-1:54:29 Double Feature Recommendations

This week Every Rom Com kicks off its travel series with a trip to Ireland in the 2010 romantic comedy “Leap Year” starring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode. In this episode you’ll learn what the Irish really thought of this movie, find out how many women are proposing marriage, hear Jen and Sophia’s proposal stories, and you’ll get a tour through rom com tropes in a movie that’s loaded with them! Don’t miss the boat/plane/bus/train/Renault 4! Download the episode today!   0:00-4:21 Introduction & Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day   4:21-9:34 Trailer, Basic Facts, General Opinion of Movie   9:34-17:54 Cast & Crew In-Depth Matthew Goode on Leap Year:  https://www.huffpost.com/entry/matthew-goode-slames-leap_n_474734      17:54-23:31 Irish Opinion of the Movie, Portrayal of Ireland in Movies Irish Media on Leap Year: https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/leap-year-2020  https://www.dailyedge.ie/leap-year-2-3575786-Sep2017/ https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/enough-begorrah-1.624066    23:31-34:24 Leap Year Proposal Tradition, Women Proposing Marriage, Our Proposal Stories Leap Year Proposal Tradition: https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/leap-year-2020-irish-tradition-proposal  Women Proposing Marriage: https://www.brides.com/story/why-women-should-propose  https://www.glamour.com/story/women-proposing-to-men-first  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-dont-women-propose-to-men/    34:24-47:14 Tropes in the Movie/Plot Summary, Spoiler-Free   47:14 SPOILERS BEGIN   47:14-1:06:09 Tropes in the Movie/Plot Summary with Spoilers   1:06:09-1:09:50  Superstitions & Legend in the Film, Random Observations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pursuit_of_Diarmuid_and_Gr%C3%A1inne     1:09:50-1:13:53 Is this Movie Feminist?   1:13:53-1:...

This week on Now Streaming Sophia recommends the Irish comedy  "Waking Ned Devine”, Jen gives a nod to reality show Terrace House: Aloha State, featuring Moxie's Lauren Tsai, and both Jen and Sophia reveal some of their all-time favorite rom coms currently playing on streaming sites.   Past Podcast Movies: Moonstruck - The Roku Channel The Half of It - Netflix 10 Things I Hate About You - Disney+ She’s the Man - TNT, truTV, tbs   Upcoming Movies: Leap Year - IMDBtv, can be accessed through Prime How Stella Got Her Groove Back - The Roku Channel   Double Feature Recommendations for She’s The Man: The Vow - Peacock, Telemundo, SyFy, USA, E, NBC, Oxygen, Bravo Shakespeare in Love - Starz Sydney White - Prime   This Week’s Picks: Jen - Drive Me Crazy (1999) - Starz Sophia - Waking Ned Devine - Hulu Jen - Before Sunset - Cinemax  Sophia - The Prince and Me - Netflix (leaving March 31st) SPOILERS! Jen - Terrace House: Aloha State - Netflix Sophia - Runaway Bride - Netflix Jen - Orlando (1992) - Prime Sophia - The Cutting Edge - The Roku Channel

Join Jen and Sophia as they finish Every Rom Com’s literary modernization series with a look at the “Twelfth Night” adaptation, “She’s the Man.” This Amanda Bynes/Channing Tatum rom com inspires a very low rating from one of the hosts, but also one of the deepest discussions yet, delving into gender roles in society, women’s soccer, and more! Come for the funny film commentary; stay for the researched analysis!  Time Stamps: 0:00-3:26 Intro and Pleasantries 3:26-14:37 Trailer, Basic Facts, General Opinion, Twelfth Night comparison 14:37-24:05 Cast & Crew In-Depth 24:05-29:38 Gender-Bending in Film  29:38-37:04 Our Background with Gender Roles 37:04-47:47 Research on Gender Roles in Society 47:47-1:02:47 Gender Roles in "She’s the Man" 1:02:47-1:06:15 Women’s Soccer 1:06:15   SPOILERS BEGIN 1:06:15-1:14:26  Women’s Soccer, Soccer in the Movie, End of the Movie 1:14:26-1:24:01 Unbelievable Things in the Movie, Inappropriate Principal 1:24:01-1:32:58 Favorite/Least Favorite Scenes 1:32:58-1:37:13 Double Feature Recommendations  Gender & Toys  https://theconversation.com/how-toys-became-gendered-and-why-itll-take-more-than-a-gender-neutral-doll-to-change-how-boys-perceive-femininity-124386  https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2017/12/14/why-toys-are-more-divided-by-gender-than-ever-before.html?rf  http://www.meganmaas.com/blog/you-say-girl-like-its-a-bad-thing  Harm of Gender Roles https://www.cnn.com/2017/09/20/health/geas-gender-stereotypes-study/index.html  Women's Soccer/Stephanie Labbe https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/stephanie-labbe-soccer  https://www.wired.co.uk/article/why-dont-men-women-play-football-together-stephanie-labbe  The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman https://theconfidencecode.com/

This week on Now Streaming Cybil recommends bingeable TV shows including “Ginny and Georgia”, and Jen lets you know where to find great Shakespeare, Gen-X favorites, and Celine Sciamma’s gorgeous “Portrait of a Lady on Fire.”  Correction: The show "Greek" is currently on Hulu and freeform, not Netflix Past Episodes:  Moonstruck - Roku Channel The Half of It - Netflix 10 Things I Hate About You - Disney+   Future Episodes: She's the Man - truTV, TNT, tbs How Stella Got Her Groove Back - The Roku Channel   10 Things I Hate About You Double Feature Ideas: Can't Hardly Wait - Netflix Never Been Kissed - Disney+, Starz The Prince and Me - Netflix October Sky - Showtime The Virgin Suicides - Amazon Prime, CBS All Access, Kanopy, The Roku Channel   This Week's Streaming Picks: Much Ado About Nothing (1993) - The Roku Channel, tubi, PlutoTV Greek - Hulu, freeform Portrait of a Lady on Fire - Hulu Ginny & Georgia - Netflix Chasing Amy - HBO Max Romance is a Bonus Book - Netflix  Reality Bites - Showtime Workin' Moms - Netflix

There are more than 10 things to love about “10 Things I Hate About You”, the 1999 teen rom com that launched the careers of Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles. In this episode Jen and Sophia discuss the cast of future stars, the Seattle/Tacoma filming sites, teen movie teachers and parents, and compare this modernization to its original Shakespeare text, The Taming of the Shrew. All this and the meaning(lessness) of black underwear. We hope you’ll be whelmed if not overwhelmed and like it at least as much as your Skechers.  0:00-3:18 Introduction & Pleasantries 3:18-17:04 Trailer, Basic Information and General Opinion of the Movie, Comparison to The Taming of the Shrew 17:04-30:22 Cast & Crew In-depth 30:22-40:55 Characters & Non-Spoiler Plot Points 40:55 SPOILERS BEGIN 40:55-1:03:02 Plot & Commentary 1:03:02-1:06:30 Soundtrack 1:06:30-1:10:39 Seattle/Tacoma Locations 1:10:39-1:17:38 Mr. Stratford/Parents in Teen Movies 1:17:38-1:26:01 Mr. Morgan, Ms. Perky/Teachers in Teen Movies 1:26:01-1:28:50 Favorite Scenes 1:28:50-1:32:35 Problematic Language in Film/The Meaning(lessness) of Black Underwear 1:32:35-1:34:10 Would the couples stay together? 1:34:10-1:36:40 The 10 Things TV Show 1:36:40-1:42:27 Double Feature Recommendations

In this episode of Every Rom Com: Now Streaming, Jen talks up "The Wedding Banquet", her favorite LGBT rom com; Sophia recommends the animated shorts "Purl" and "Paperman"; and Jen lets you know where to find some more Bollywood magic with "Lagaan." All this and more on this week's "Now Streaming."

Like Bollywood, this episode is a lot! Even if you’re an Austen fan or have seen this excellent 2004 Gurinder Chadha musical adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, you’re sure to learn at least one new fact about the movie, Indian culture, or one of the fascinating members of this cast and crew, which includes the first woman choreographer in Bollywood, actors from “Lost” and “Game of Thrones” and Chadha’s own husband! From discussing the film’s exploration of colonialism to bopping along to their favorite musical numbers, Sophia and Jen will guide you through another great addition in Every Rom Com’s literary modernization series!    Time Stamps: Spoiler-Free Section  0:00-4:07 Introduction & Pleasantries 4:07-15:37  Trailer, Basic Information and General Opinion of the Movie 15:37-32:10 In-depth Discussion of Cast & Crew 32:10-35:10 Bollywood Basics 35:10-46:16 Bride and Prejudice as a Modernization: Class, Colonialism & Culture Clash 46:16-54:23 Arranged Marriage & Weddings in the Film Spoiler Section 54:23-57:20 Adaptation of Austen’s Characters 57:20-1:04:34 Settings in the Movie & Plot Spoilers 1:04:34-1:20:41 Music & Dance in the Film 1:20:41-1:26:34 Favorite Scenes 1:26:34-1:32:58 Double Feature Ideas The Tamil language “Sense and Sensibility” adaptation starring Aishwarya Rai mentioned in the podcast is “Kandukondain Kandukondain”, or “I Have Found It”, and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Strangely, I could find it by searching using Roku on the TV, but not on Amazon's website.

This week on Every Rom Com: Now Streaming Sophia and Jen tell you where to find films they've discussed on the show as well as letting you know where to find other great rom coms and rom com adjacent films and TV. This week Sophia gives her impressions of Harold and Maude and Music and Lyrics, Jen lets you in on one of her top films of all time - Passion Fish, and Sophia decides she'll always include one musical in the mix! Find out her musical of the week and more on this week's show!

This week Every Rom Com talks Austen as they continue their literary modernization series with the 90’s teen classic “Clueless.”  Sophia comes out against overdone fashion, Jen is the only one to defend original Emma, and California girl Cybil clues you in on some of the film’s locations and references. Plus, the panel covers the slang, soundtrack and stellar cast that have kept this teen rom com relevant and influential.

In this edition of Every Rom Com: Now Streaming Cybil and Jen tell you where to find films they've discussed on the show as well as letting you know what other great rom com and rom com adjacent films and TV they've been streaming. With "To All The Boys: Always and Forever", "The Perks of Being a Wallflower", "The Wilds" and more, this episode goes heavy on the coming of age stories!

Join Every Rom Com as they begin a literary modernization series with “The Half of It”, a teen rom com take on “Cyrano de Bergerac.” Along the way Sophia and Jen will talk philosophy of love, celebrate female writer-director Alice Wu, and use their own small town backgrounds to contemplate life in the fictional town of Squahamish. Currently streaming on Netflix, “The Half of It” is not to be missed!

In this Every Rom Com: Now Streaming bonus episode Sophia and Jen tell you where to find the films we've discussed on the show and also give some unusual and more traditional recommendations for Valentine's Day viewing. With everything from "The Love Witch" to "Ocean's 11", "Beginners" to "The Parent Trap", there's something for everyone!