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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

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”:

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

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:/

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/

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

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/

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

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

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 th

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/

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 t

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/

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-

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 po

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

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

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

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

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:

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.

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://screenra

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

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.e

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/

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:

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-

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 &n

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

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 2:0

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

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 An

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:

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

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-abou

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

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/Mi

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

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 Kno

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:

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 ht

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?”