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Is the Cuban Missile Crisis, hot Dr. Pepper, and Christopher Walken the recipe for the perfect rom com? We find out this week when we discuss the 1999 hit "Blast from the Past." We also discuss if Alicia Silverstone's character is just a poor Cher Horowitz and how Brenden Fraser learns how to kiss so well since he was raised in a bunker? Join us to discuss this and more and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content here.Donate to World Central Kitchen here and donate to or volunteer with Operation Olive Branch here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once again we must discuss where Regina Hall's Oscars got lost. This fun 2014 romp makes LA look like an attractive city and turns us into Kevin Hart Stans. Digressions include pre-release thoughts on The Tortured Poets Department and post-release thoughts on Cowboy Carter. Tune in, rate, review, subscribe and join our Patreon for bonus episodes! Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund here and World Central Kitchen here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss the "Jack Nicholson Dates A Woman His Own Age or I Guess 8 Years Younger" classic "Something's Gotta Give." As with every great Nancy Meyers movie, there's discussions of great kitchens, beige clothing, and the JLO movie and documentary we refuse to watch. Don't forget to rate review and subscribe and join our Patreon for bonus episodes and content!Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund here and World Central Kitchen here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of the current royal shenanigans, this week we discuss The Prince & Me and if we'd want to marry into a royal family. We also discuss the JLo documentary we have not watched and try to guess Julia Styles' IMDB "known for." Tune in, like, subscribe, tell your friends, and don't marry a prince. K byeeeeeeeDonate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund here and Doctors Without Borders here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we race against the clock that is Allison's dying computer battery to bring you our thoughts on "P.S. I Love You." We have lots of thoughts on terrible Irish accents, how this movie should have been cast, and if the central premise is cruel or not. Digressions include New York actors, a debate on whether Harry Connick Jr. is really attractive or not, and Kathy Bates supremacy. Don't forget to like and subscribe and join our Patreon for bonus episodes and content. Donate the the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund here and Doctors Without Borders here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there a show of love greater than a man knowing how many smiles you have? Does everyone have multiple smiles or is having different ones unique to Kate Bosworth like multiple eye colors? These are just some of the many questions we attempt to answer in our latest episode on the early aughts ride that is "Win A Date With Tad Hamilton." We also talk books, problematic TV stars, and Kathryn Hahn Supremacy. Listen, tell your friends, rate and subscribe, and obviously figure out how many smiles you have and report back. Links to donate: Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and Doctors Without Borders Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A divorce rom com! It's funny! And sad! Tune in as we discuss this Rashida Jones/Andy Samberg romantic dramedy. Also maybe starring Chris Pine? There's some debate. Rate, review, subscribe and join our Patreon for bonus episodes and perks! Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund here and Doctors Without Borders here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ugly truth about The Ugly Truth is very ugly. That convoluted nonsense of a sentence is better than anything in this movie. Join us as we discuss horrible gender tropes, misogynists who learn nothing, and the women who love them anyway. Is there anything redeeming about this movie? No, but come hear us rant about it! And if you watched this terrible movie just to listen to our podcast, we will give you a month free of our patreon as an apology.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund here and Doctors Without Borders here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can a movie that starts with secret insemination possibly hold up? No, but we're going to talk about the Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman movie anyway. A weird premise and questionable chemistry, but at least there's a cute kid. Digressions include “Does Jeff Goldblum know he's in a movie?”, celebrity scientologists, and Patrick Wilson's hot wife. Tune in, rate, review and subscribe!Join our Patreon here. Read the short story this movie is based on here. Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief fund here and Doctors Without Borders here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fifty storylines, no chemistry. The brain behind Pretty Woman and Princess Diaries brings us a much worse movie. We're expected to believe Michelle Pfeiffer is dowdy, Katherine Heigl and Jon Bon Jovi have both met and are attracted to each other, and Lea Michele doesn't want to sing? Come on. Join us to talk about this insane movie and tell us what parts are most shocking to you. Rate, review and subscribe and most importantly have a safe and happy 2024!

As a special holiday treat, please enjoy the re-release of our very first episode from 2018, Love Actually. We were wide-eyed, hopeful young podcasters without mics. Thanks for sticking around for 5 years. Have a lovely holiday and a Happy New Year!

A love story about two people who hate each other solving their problems by deciding to have a baby they don't want. What could go wrong? At least it's Christmas. Join us for the Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon family romp. Conversations include Reese Witherspoon's terrible wig, Vince Vaughn's audacity, and why do all these people have southern accents in Northern California. Listen, rate, review and subscribe!

It's the holiday season! And after five years of Christmas movies, we still have one delightful holiday film left to watch! Join us as we discuss This Christmas, an early aughts family Christmas romp that is definitely better than The Family Stone (fight us). We discuss the perfect movie man (Joe), problematic actors, and the kindness of letting bookies stay for the holidays. Listen, rate, review and subscribe!

We are strong, confident, women who can admit when they're wrong, and we were wrong about Her. A movie about a man who can't handle a relationship with a human woman so falls in love with an AI can actually hold up. Listen to hear our thoughts, tell us yours, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

This week, in honor of Matthew Perry, we revisit one of our childhood favorites Fools Rush In, a charming and deeply underrated rom com that proves surprise pregnancies can lead to lasting love, the best place to give birth is on a bridge in the rain, and (hot take) Salma Hayek is a good actor.

Orphans, an inventor driven insane by his child's death, a villain driven to madness by an obsession with money and power. Did we change it up and watch a gritty drama this week? No, no, this is beloved children's romp “Casper.” We debate the importance of continuity and rules in this paranormal world but come to one inarguable conclusion: Bill Pullman is hot. Listen, rate, review and subscribe!

A 1992 feminist masterpiece about the cost of staying beautiful. In this week's discussion of Death Becomes Her we make some pretty controversial statements like “Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn are pretty good actresses.” Join us as we discuss this cult classic that may or may not be a romcom but is definitely appropriate for spooky season.

Happy Fall, ya'll! This week we dive into Fever Pitch and ponder if the makings of a great romcom is two stars currently embroiled in public scrutiny, a man-child, a girl boss, and baseball season. We have a lengthy digression into the Real Housewives of New York reboot but we make great points so stick around. Don't forget to rate and subscribe, join our Patreon for bonus content, and donate to the Entertainment Community Fund to help workers affected by the still-ongoing writers and actors strike.

Infinite Jest is the book they reference whose name we couldn't remember. If that didn't give it away, this week we watched High Fidelity. Allison grappled with how this movie influenced the boys she crushed on in her younger years, Carrie declares this is not a movie for married mothers in their thirties, we both think maybe Jack Black is the second coming of Robin Williams. Don't come for us, think about it. Anyway, listen, review, and subscribe.

What if Robin Williams was on The Office? Rather, what if every cast member of The Office was in a Robin Williams movie? But wait… it's not funny. Will it hold up? Join us this week as we discuss License To Wed and its problematic gender roles,” jokes,” and debate if it's the least Chicago movie ever set in Chicago. You can join our Patreon here and donate to the Entertainment Community Fund here.

It's another double feature! Why are we doing this to ourselves? This week we watched both the 1954 and 1995 versions of Sabrina. Join us as we discuss both movies, ponder the problems of romanticizing old Hollywood, and debate who would play this character now. (Is Harrison Ford stil an option?) Rate, review, and subscribe! Join our Patreon here for bonus episodes and content.

This week we talk about Lovebirds, a 2020 Kumail Nanjiani/Issa Rae high pandemic era rom com about two dummies struggling with criminals and their relationship. What could go wrong?! It's got humor, violence and all-too-real couple arguments about whether or not they could win the amazing race. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.

t's a double feature week with both Princess Diaries and Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. One of these is amazing, one is… not. BUT Chris Pine is there. Along with movie legends, dorky hot girls, a Coppola and a smattering of early aughts Disney channel stars. Join us to hear our thoughts as well as some (light) Taylor Swift criticism and a classic Kelly Clarkson/Mandy Moore discussion. For bonus episodes join our Patreon and donate to the Entertainment Community Fund to help striking WGA and SAG-AFTRA mem

The original (maybe) teens losing their virginity before graduating high school movie: American Pie! Can this raunchy comedy about teenage boys trying to get laid possibly hold up? Will we go on a long “Who's dated who” deep dive? Tune in to find out. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and content, rate, review, and subscribe!

This week we watch a movie that begs the question “Would Christina Ricci be completely unlovable if her face were only slightly less attractive than her normal face?” We also wonder why James McAvoy is famous (not-derogatory), and if “Do you know who I am?” Reese Witherspoon is the best Reese Witherspoon. Join us as we answer all these questions and even discuss “Penelope.” Rate, review, and subscribe and join our patreon for exclusive bonus content.

A Diane Keaton, Stephen Collins romcom with musical numbers where Diane Keaton is very much outsung… no not First Wives Club, the lesser known, lesser good Because I Said So. Tune in as we discuss this Mandy Moore mother/daughter romp (or family drama) and debate where it went wrong and spend way more time than we expected talking about Atonement. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

A cast of problematic male characters, a non-problematic football player (but actually problematic IRL), and a leading lady whose personality is that she has boobs but doesn't wear a bra. What could go wrong?! It's There's Something About Mary week and there is something about this we just do not like. Listen, tell us your thoughts and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

A mid-aughts McConaughey romcom with lies and antics, nope not that one, this one's way worse. Tune in to hear us talk Failure to Launch and its many, many failures including a romantic climax using stand ins and Kathy Bates giving us nothing. Join our Patreon here for bonus episodes, content and more and please rate, review and subscribe!

This week we've got Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, and fake bands. Join us as we discuss and digress from “Music and Lyrics,” demand justice for all female pop stars, and imagine a gorgeous friendship between our current leading lady and Kelly Clarkson. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes and to vote for our next episode.

We're back with a Dolly Parton classic. Dolly balads, camp, choreographed dances… what more could you want? If the answer was Burt Reynolds in a banana hammock then this is the move for you. Join us to discuss this 1982 sex positive musical and find out if it holds up!

We love a beautifully shot, sexy, low stakes movie about two beautiful people falling in love. Join us for this week's episode about love jones. You can join our Patreon here for bonus episodes and content.

Would you travel to a time without indoor plumbing or modern medicine for a man? How does time travel work? What is this haircut Meg Ryan is rocking? Honestly we left with more questions than answers, but we had fun along the way. Join us this week to find out if we know anything about physics and if Kate and Leopold holds up.

Girl meets boy, girl falls in love with boy, girl gets pregnant by a different boy, first boy falls in love with another boy… really a classic romcom. Join us as we discuss the late 90s Jennifer Aniston/Paul Rudd classic, celebrity sweet green sightings, Audra McDonald erasure, and wonder if you can ride a roller coaster while pregnant…

This week we are shocked to learn who one of the writers of First Daughter is (Not a Rob Thomas/Rob Thomas situation), Carrie channels a real housewife of New Jersey and we ask the important question: should all teen rom coms be based on Shakespeare plays?

This week we're joined by Carrie's 3-year-old son and his asthma cough to discuss the early aughts heart transplant classic, Return To Me. Are Bonnie Hunt and Jim Belushi the perfect couple? Do CDs hold up? Does Theo prefer Katy Perry to Taylor Swift? Tune in to hear the answers to these questions and more and find out if Return To Me holds up.

We revisit one of our Christmas favorites, but can a movie made in the 1950s hold up?A link to the article we reference in the episode. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and content.

Just a typical family Christmas where siblings switch partners over the course of the holiday. Will it hold up? Join us to find out. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and content.

Happy Holidays wonderful listeners! As a Thank You for all of your great support, we are releasing our Patreon Christmas 2021 episode where we unpack all 3 Princess Switch movies.

Its Christmas! We are kicking off this Christmas season with Last Christmas - a movie that has almost as many plot holes as songs by George Michael. Join us to find out if it holds up.

We revisit the VERY raunchy, ahead of its time 2002 classic The Sweetest Thing. The eyebrows are thin, the pants are low, there are sexually explicit musical numbers. Will it hold up?

We take on the millennial classic Mean Girls! Join us for the movie that embodies this podcast's mission - interrogate your problematic favs.

We are finally going to actually talk about Mamma Mia! Its absurd but we have no criticism. Join us to relish every bananas detail!

This week we watched a rom com that had all the right ingredients: Queen Latifah, grand romantic gestures, makeover moments. But we find ourselves confronted with the question - can Common act? Join us to find out. If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety or your local abortion fund.Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and content.

Emma Stone is a delight. A teen rom com based on a classic high school book. The best movie parents ever written. What more could we want? But will it hold up? If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety or your local abortion fund.Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and content.

Harrison Ford being hot. Anne Heche being funny. David Schwimmer being Ross. Does this 1990s rom com hold up? If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety or your local abortion fund.Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and content.

A beautiful Irish countryside and a whirlwind romance between two people with very little chemistry. Join us to determine whether Amy Adams should throw it all away to live in Ireland with a man she has known for three days. If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety or your local abortion fund.Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and content.

James Gandolfini in his last very not-Tony-Soprano role and Julia Louis Dreyfus rocking hippie mom energy. What is not to love? Join us to find out if it holds up, and also what the heck chervil is and who Bono is married to.If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety or your local abortion fund.Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and content.

A great cast, British countryside, an early aughts rom com - what could go wrong? So so much. Join us as we try to figure out where the Wedding Date went so wrong, and digress very frequently. If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety. All proceeds from our Patreon for the month of May and June will be donated to The Kentucky Health Justice Network.

Cher and Olympia Dukais are perfection. The love interest is intense and unstable. People fall in love in 12 hours. Moonstruck is a 1980s iconic rom com, but does it hold up? If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety. All proceeds from our Patreon for the month of May and June will be donated to The Kentucky Health Justice Network.

Another Sandra Bullock classic not getting its critical due!? Join us to find out if a 2000 movie about beauty pageants can possibly hold up. If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety. All proceeds from our Patreon for the month of May and June will be donated to The Kentucky Health Justice Network.

John Corbett is a romance novel dreamboat. Nia Vardalos is hilarious and charming. The family is chaotic good. But does My Big Fat Greek Wedding hold up? Listen to our latest to find out. If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety. All proceeds from our Patreon for the month of May and June will be donated to The Kentucky Health Justice Network.