You Had Me At Hell No

Happy Hannukah! This episode is about Menorah in the Middle. Mel talks about being Jewish in the diaspora and Ally's dog gives his input. As always, we love Danny DeVito! Happy Holidays to all!

This episode is all about The Saint, starring Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue. Mel talks about Russia, Ally has a knife, and both talk about the effect Attack of the Clones had on their burgeoning sexualities. Plus, we want to know: which Val Kilmer would you pick?

This week we conclude Spooky Romance Month with Addams Family Values from 1993. The gals discuss the dichotomy of Krumholtz girls in the 90s, Ally remembers all the words to the Addams Family theme song, and Mel reveals that her dad is a secret nerd and doesn't understand how she got so weird. Sam Raimi's Spiderman becomes a conversation topic, too. Spooky!

This episode we're kicking off Spooky Romance Month with 1983's The Hunger. Are we kicking it off right before Halloween? Yes, because time is an illusion. Listen as the team tries to figure out the rules of vampirism, swoons over French speaking actors, and says “Catherine Deneuve” as if it's a prayer! (Seriously, we said “Catherine Deneuve” A LOT.)

Step Up to the Pod, because we're talking about 2006's Step Up! There's a shout out to one of Ally's cousins, Mel brings her dance training to the table, and we finally discuss the phenomenon of Channing Tatum. So many questions: Is Channing Tatum the new Patrick Swayze? Is he graceful? Is he so in touch with his body that he's never had a cold? Note: Volume is very quiet and at 23:24 returns to normal volume, so be warned! We had technical difficulties during recording and appreciate your patience.

This episode is about But I'm A Cheerleader. Will the gals add it to the growing list of lesbian romances that they love? We talk about the stacked cast, finding community in queerness, and shout out Reality TV Psychic. We also discuss the pros of being in your 30s, famous dads, and continue the eternal, fire and brimstone debate about fingers in peoples' mouths.

This week the gals watch one of only three movies that makes Mel cry: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Ally talks about how much we love the action, romance, and of course Michelle Yeoh. Mel grapples with who the real villain of the story is. Also, a recurring impression rears its ugly head once more.

The gals have more to say! We dove deeper into the portrayal of Jewish women in movies and Ally teaches Mel a fun fact about Edward Norton. And, of course, we ask the most important question: Fuck, Marry, Kill?

This week the gals had so much to say that we split the episode into two parts! This week's topic is 2000's Keeping the Faith. The movie is about the friendship of a Jewish person who is sarcastic and anxious and a Catholic who bleaches their hair and represses their sexuality. Remind you of anyone?

Mel and Ally are back and talking about an important film in their friendship: Maid in Manhattan. We talk about everything we love about this movie, from Jennifer Lopez to the man playing the triangle at The Met. Plus, we talk about capitalism, our childhood crushes, and how we would Giamattify this movie.

The gals finally do a Julia Roberts-Richard Gere classic. No, not Pretty Woman… Runaway Bride (1999)! The gals throw back to Nights in Rodanthe, Mel talks Mothman, and Ally speaks about men's mental health in our generation.

We're back with our guest Lucille Petty to discuss the latter half of 2015's Carol. Lucille continues to make excellent points, Mel critiques the P.I., and Ally's overalls suffer a malfunction.

It's our first guest episode AND our first two-parter! This week, Lucille Petty joins us to talk about 2015's Carol. We go in on it as a queer film and a love story. Lucille discusses her relationship to the film, Ally finds a way to talk about Benedetta, and Mel stays on as our cherished straight.

We got got! This week's movie is 1970's Love Story. The gals talk weddings, crying, and young Tommy Lee Jones. Ally also may or may not refer to one of our former Vice Presidents as a twink.

Pretty Bitch (aka Ben Barnes) returns! We watched 2013's The Big Wedding. Ally has lots of cousins, Mel looked like a doll as a child, and the gals try to figure out the noun form of “genuine.”

This week's movie is 1993's Poetic Justice. We talk about our love of Janet Jackson, what makes something a road trip movie, and Mel's cat throws a tantrum.

I guess we're just a turtleneck kinda pod! This week's movie is 2003's Something's Gotta Give. Ally reveals her connection to Jack Nicholson's character, Tiffer mysteriously has gone missing, and Mel explains the magnetic pull this movie has on her menstrual cycle. We also get a taste of Ally and Mel's drunken voice memos.

That's right. We watched Rob Reiner's Princess Bride (1987)! Ally does a sexy accent, Mel again talks about Chris Sarandon in a chunky sweater, and Tiffer radios in from his quest to find the Cliffs of Insanity.

Just you wait, Podcast listeners, just you wait! We watched My Fair Lady. Mel's studied linguistics, Ally was in speech therapy for almost a decade, and together they go IN on Henry Higgins. Also Tiffer calls in all the way from foggy London town!

Bienvenue! It finally happened. After Ally's countless impressions, we finally watch a Vincent Cassel movie: L'Appartement (1996). Mel speaks French, Ally speaks Vincent Cassel, and Tiffer proves he has the best French accent of all.

This week's movie is 2018's Second Act. The gals define what a RomCom is, Ally impersonates Vanessa Hudgens, and Mel talks about being a corporate woman.

This week's movie is 1999's Never Been Kissed. Mel reveals her connection to Magic the Gathering, Ally posits a conspiracy theory, and we discuss how this teacher belongs in jail. Mostly, we reckon with enjoying parts of this movie while also being mad. TW: Grooming 27:38-36:00, 40:41-42:53, 54:00-54:38

This week the gals watched Last Christmas (2019). We drool over Henry Golding, share opinions about personal accountability, and someone (who could it be?) sings a lot of George Michael.

Happy Holidays! The gang starts the holidays season with Netflix's Love Hard. Tiff and Mel connect on Selling Sunset, Ally goes on a rant about Astrology, and we all agree that Veggie Tales slaps.

Do teen sex comedies count as romance? The crew tries to answer that question with 2004's Eurotrip. Mel gives tips for European travel, Ally wants to talk about Justified, and all three of our hosts love Eurovision.

This week the pod returns to Nora Ephron with 1993's Sleepless in Seattle. Tiff listens to his fiancé, Mel makes a point about paid leave in America, and Ally talks about seeing your parents date.

TIFFER IS BACK! The King of Pop Culture Osmosis returns this week as we discuss 1996's Bound. We meet the Podcast Baby, Mel explains Chucky, and Ally feels gay in this Chili's tonight.

This week the gals discuss Kenneth Branagh's Much Ado About Nothing from 1993. Mel again flexes her Shakespeare knowledge, Ally explains Spiderman, and both agree that Claudio is a little bitch.

This week's movie is Little Shop of Horrors. The gals talk about the original spooky ending, their everlasting love for Rick Moranis, and why the character of Seymour should never have abs. SPOILERS/OPINIONS FOR HALLOWEEN KILLS: 2:15 - 4:14

Pour another glass of Fraserade! This week's movie is 1999's Blast from the Past. The gals discuss their love of Brendan Fraser, attempt Christopher Walken impressions, and Ally's dog makes another cameo.

A man has finally come between Mel and Ally. That man? George Clooney. This week's episode is about 1998's Out of Sight. The gals discuss J. Lo's primo lipstick looks, reprimand their pets, and float their dating resumes for any potential suitors.

This week's movie is 2003's Down with Love. Did the gals like it? Well, we don't want to spoil anything but no. No we did not. We talk about what works, what doesn't, and once more display our incredible range of accents. CW: deception to induce r*pe 33:30-35:11.

This week's movie is 1996's The Mirror Has Two Faces. Mel teaches Ally a new word, Ally teaches Mel about the Barbara Streisand Effect, and the gals revel in Ally's Lauren Bacall impression.

This week we watched My Big Fat Greek Wedding. The gals talk about John Corbett, embracing your heritage, and demonstrate how to “yes, and.”

We finally watch a Nic Cage movie! The gals talk about the 1987 classic Moonstruck, along with being Italian, Cher, and what would happen if Mel were Ally's stepmom.

The gals reluctantly dive back into the Twilight Saga with Eclipse. We pitch the peripheral stories and gush over our continued love for Charlie. Also, wigs!

Oh my love, my darling, we've hungered for this one. This week the gals watched 1990's Ghost. They gush about Patrick Swayze's legacy, Mel discusses grief, and Ally once again blesses us with her Vincent Cassel impression.

We continue the Twilight Saga this week with New Moon. The gals make a correction for the last episode, address the movie's racism, and of course discuss which member of Monty Python is the cutest.

The gals dive into Shakespeare with Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film Romeo + Juliet. Mel is vindicated about Nic Cage, Ally gives her thesis on R+J's theme, and both reveal they truly are a couple of dorks.

Have we found our favorite movie? This week we watched 2005's Imagine Me & You and the gals have feelings about it! Mel makes a statement about love, Ally talks about a moving experience in the theatre, and both are very excited about all of the GAY.

This week on the pod we discuss a hidden gem from 2001: Get Over It. Ally hatches a plan that will finally get Mel and Shane West together, Mel sheds light on the circumstances of Socrates' death, and the age old finger-in-mouth debate rears its ugly head once more.

This week we talk about your aunt's favorite movie, Crazy, Stupid, Love. Mel and Ally disagree about the Gos, but agree that the teenage subplot was handled POORLY. We cover everything from Velcro wallets to the American Healthcare System. Also, did Mel actually see Drive? TW: Grooming 26:17-31:27, 52:20-53:24 TW: Fatphobia, Body Image, and Eating Disorders 39:33-46:19 TW: Medical Racism 46:19-49:17

It's our first Nicholas Sparks movie! Mel debuts a new voice, Ally can't stop giggling, and the gals discuss Pablo Schreiber for longer than his actual time on screen in the film.

This week Ally and Mel tackle a Manic Pixie Dream Girl juggernaut: Garden State. The gals cannot get over Natalie Portman or Danny DeVito, Mel explains the Sylvester Stallone School of Acting, and teenage Ally is scandalized by butt-touching.

The Pod is BACK! After a brief hiatus, the gals are here to talk about Forgetting Sarah Marshall. They go from resentment in relationships to puppet musicals, and Ally does her Michelangelo impression.

This week the gang discusses the 2010 cult hit Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. We talk about why Scott is kind of a jerk, Mel reveals which 3 movies make her cry, and Ally reckons with her attraction to Chris Evans.

This week we tackle a big one: the Sex and the City movie. We have a correction from a loyal listener, Mel tells us her weird history with the TV Show, and Chris Noth is NOT Ally’s dad.

Happy New Year! This week's movie is the 2011 RomCom New Year's Eve. Mel's New York roots come out, Ally explains the Coppola family tree, and everyone is on board for Zac Efron. We also make a plea to Cary Elwes, just in case he's listening.

This week’s holiday movie is While You Were Sleeping, a movie chosen by you, our lovely listeners! In it Mel expresses her love for Bill Pullman, Ally reveals her history with Peter Boyle, and both discuss the effect of Mel Brooks on their sexualities.

This week's movie is Mistletoe and Menorahs, a 2019 Lifetime Original. Mel teaches us about Jewish history, Ally tries to explain Christmas, and Tiffer doesn't even want to guess what this movie is about.