Meeting Cute

While we may not have actually walked-and-talked while recording this one, you can still listen in on our approximation of Sorkin-esque repartee in our newest episode! We break down 1995's The American President in all its flawed, West-Wing-y glory.

November's a perfect time to look back at Netflix's Summer of Love with the fantastic To All The Boys I've Loved Before! We break down all the lovely humor and honest emotions at the heart of this modern classic, and debate whether Noah Centineo is more of a Ruffalo or a Franco!

Will we be able to spot almost every single bad romcom stereotype in How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days? You guys probably already know the answer, but listen anyway!

The legendary Marilyn Monroe makes her first appearance on the podcast as we discuss the Billy Wilder classic Some Like It Hot! From gangsters in Chicago to fake millionaires in Florida to sexual hijinks galore, we break down the impeccable craft behind this slapstick romance on this week's episode. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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This week we tackle one of the all-time classics, the Julia Roberts/Richard Gere charisma-fest that is Pretty Woman! We break down the sometimes-problematic charms of this Garry Marshall picture and celebrate the high water mark for shopping montages. Don't miss out on this one, it would be a big mistake. Huge! Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” 
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Which romantic comedy was so good that we had no choice but to end our hiatus to talk about it? None other than the smash hit Crazy Rich Asians! Listen along to our triumphant return as we dissect this modern classic in all of its colorful, multilayered glory, and sing the praises of Michelle Yeoh. Thanks for sticking with us! Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” 
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We're back to giving romantic comedies the attention they (sometimes) deserve with 27 Dresses, our first Katherine Heigl romcom! Spoiler alert: she's not the screamingly unlikeable one in this. And James Marsden finally gets a girl. Listen in as we talk about a romance full of shady journalism, selfish sisters, and lots of the one topic we're pretty much done with at this point: weddings. Intro music credit:
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Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's Groundhog Day! We don’t have to tell you this is one of the best comedies of all time. But how does it hold up as a rom-com? Let’s discuss. Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's Groundhog Day! We don’t have to tell you this is one of the best comedies of all time. But how does it hold up as a rom-com? Let’s discuss. Intro music credit:
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As their wedding day approaches, Shiran and Brendan decided to visit... The Wedding Planner! Come along as our intrepid couple tries to figure out just what exactly this movie is about and why its Italians are so weird.Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Brendan and Shiran get ready for impending marriage in the best/worst way possible — deconstructing Bride Wars to death. Our first Kate Hudson movie is here, and it’s as big a trainwreck as you would expect. Mazel tov! Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

When you find the movie you want to watch for the rest of your life, you want to press 'Play' as soon as possible. Listen in as we talk about the ultimate romantic comedy, the cream of the crop: When Harry Met Sally... Intro music credit: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Christmas is all around us, and so is the endless discussion about Love Actually! Listen in as the NEWLY ENGAGED Shiran & Brendan contribute their own expansive thoughts to the rancor, in hopes that we may one day make it through a holiday season without having to debate this movie ever again! Happy holidays!

Lightning might strike twice for Melanie Smooter, but does it do the same for Reese Witherspoon's appearances on our podcast? Find out as we discuss Sweet Home Alabama, the Lynyrd Skynyrd-inspired rom-com of someone's dreams. Intro music credit: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Here's the plan: watch Shaun of the Dead, laugh and/or cry your ass off, eat a ton of pre-Halloween candy, and listen to our latest episode. How's that for a slice of fried gold? Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

With the baseball playoffs in full swing, Brendan and Shiran take you out to the ballgame with Fever Pitch! Come listen to our latest episode and find out if Jimmy Fallon will choose Drew Barrymore over his beloved Red Sox, or whether they (and the movie) strike out. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Shiran and Brendan discuss being in love in a movie, Meg Ryan's face acting and more in this week's episode on the Nora Ephron classic Sleepless In Seattle! Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Is there anything more romantic than matching wits with your soulmate? What about bongo drums and a retro supercomputer? Find out how it all comes together when we discuss Desk Set on this week's episode! Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Is Serendipity about: a) destiny, b) choice, or c) Jeremy Piven transforming in the asshole he is today? Listen to us try to find out as we get to the bottom of this John Cusack rom-com. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We liked Bridget Jones’s Diary very much, just as she is. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week we’re covering that Jennifer Aniston movie you most likely skipped but probably shouldn’t have. It’s surprisingly sweet and only slightly cringe-inducing: It’s The Switch! With bonus Jeff Goldblum to boot. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

What has emotional whiplash, dramatic pineapples, and a reputation that's better than it deserves? 50 First Dates. We know you think you secretly like it. Let us remind you why you don't. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We took the time to marinate on Kissing Jessica Stein, and we hope you guys will as well! From another appearance by a Gilmore Girls alum to what might be one of the all-time great movie moms (not to mention our first LGBT couple), this one has a lot going for it. So listen in and enjoy! Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We take a little detour from our mission statement and cover a non romantic comedy for the first time, because we want to show you how valuable Legally Blonde can be. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Julia Roberts makes her second appearance in our lineup with the 1999 hit Runaway Bride! Listen along as we break down this Garry Marshall joint, from its weird egg obsession to its perfect amount of Chris Meloni. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We have returned, and we brought Will Smith with us! Join us as we take a look at the Fresh Prince’s only foray into the rom-com genre, and see how we think it stacks up to the genre’s best. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We celebrate what would have been the great Nora Ephron's 75th birthday in style with one of the most iconic and infamous romantic comedies of all time: You've Got Mail. Do we agree about it, or will we go to the mattresses? Get your dial-up ready and take a listen. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Are our mid-20s just too late in life to watch Sixteen Candles for the first time? Maybe. Did we still find a lot of stuff to talk about anyway? Definitely. Let's take a critical look at the first movie John Hughes ever directed. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Brendan and Shiran rewatch 13 Going On 30, possibly our sweetest, preachiest movie yet. Is this movie actually meant for anyone older than 14? Let’s find out. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

After Along Came Polly made one of us too sick to do a normal episode, we took a break from our usual programming to do an episode about our controversial favorite sitcom couple: Monica and Chandler. No, they didn't ruin Friends. Yes, they're much better than Ross and Rachel. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Brendan and Shiran watch Along Came Polly and get into an uncomfortable discussion about Alec Baldwin's bathroom habits. Naturally. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We're covering our oldest movie yet, from the far gone age of 1988! Follow along as Brendan and Shiran discuss Working Girl, spanning questions like "Is this even a rom com, technically?" and "Is it OK that Harrison Ford doesn't wash his hands?" Listen up! Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Brendan and Shiran watch Notting Hill — the best reviewed romantic comedy on the podcast so far — for the first time. Is the combination of Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts enough to sustain a movie? Does a heavy dose of quirky Richard Curtis comedy help? Let’s just say our opinions weren’t as glowing as we might have expected. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Shiran and Brendan revisit one of the most successful rom-coms of all time, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, on the eve of its sequel. Does it hold up? What's Joey Fatone doing here? All of your burning questions about this 14-year-old movie, answered. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, guys! Celebrate in possibly the worst way possible by joining us as we discuss Leap Year, that romantic comedy you forgot about starring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode. Does this movie respect Irish heritage? Does it respect women? Spoiler alert: The answer to both of those is no, but listen to us rant about it anyway. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Brendan and Shiran are back to watch “Maid in Manhattan” starring Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes. Yes, Voldemort. The plot sounds like your basic cinderella story, but is there more to it than that? Listen and find out. Intro music credit: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this first ever episode of Meeting Cute, a real life rom-com couple -- genre superfan Shiran Lugashi and romantic comedy rookie Brendan Hodgdon -- take a critical look at While You Were Sleeping, starring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman. Does it still hold up for Shiran -- and will Brendan like it more than he expected? Let's find out. Intro music credit: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/