Every Rom Com (Jennifer Howell)
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| 19 Jan 2022 | Anniversary Episode 2021-2022 | 00:49:54 | |
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 | |||
| 22 Jan 2021 | Every Rom Com 1: Moonstruck | 01:18:39 | |
For the first ever episode of Every Rom Com, Jen, Cybil and Sophia revisit the romantic comedy classic "Moonstruck" starring Cher and Nicolas Cage. Along the way they extol the virtues of screenwriter John Patrick Shanley, talk about how great it is to see strong older women on screen, and discuss what kind of romantic future Loretta would have with either Ronny or Johnny Cammareri. They also debate whether opera is just boring singing about bed pans or a romantic and transcendent experience. You won't want to miss this wide-ranging discussion of the 1987 Norman Jewison classic. | |||
| 25 Mar 2021 | Every Rom Com 10: How Stella Got Her Groove Back | 01:54:28 | |
This week Every Rom Com is off to Jamaica with the 1998 Angela Bassett romance “How Stella Got Her Groove Back.” Jen, Sophia, and guest host Serena discuss age gap romances, a cast full of award-winning actresses, the true story behind Terry McMillan’s fiction, Jamaican tourist hot spots, and more. Serena also gives insight into Caribbean tourism and island life through her experience living and working in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Show Notes with Time Stamps: 0:00-7:21 Introduction to Guest Host, Serena Young. Serena works in the marine industry in the U.S. Virgin Islands and is a U.S. Coast Guard certified captain. You can find her on Instagram at @sailingamicus and @laserenasirena!
7:21-16:43 Trailer, Basic Facts, General Opinion of the Movie
16:43-31:27 Cast & Crew In-Depth
31:27-38:33 Type A Heroine Trope, Beginning of the Movie Plot/Characters
38:33-43:45 Jamaica, General Information & Historical Overview
43:45-50:27 “Stella” Filming Locations, Places to Visit in Jamaica, Stella’s Vacation
50:27-1:07:32 Winston Shakespeare, The Female Gaze, The Pajama Dance Party & Hedonistic Tourists, Sex/Love Tourism
1:07:32-1:19:53 Older Women/Younger Man Relationships in Real Life & Movies https://daily.jstor.org/stigma-around-older-woman-younger-man-relationships/ https://www.elle.com.au/culture/older-woman-younger-man-relationship-22617 Inside Amy Schumer “Last F**kable Day”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPpsI8mWKmg
1:19:53 SPOILERS BEGIN
1:19:53-1:41:51 Stella and Winston’s Relationship
1:41:51-1:50:32 Terry McMillan’s Real Life Story/Inspiration for the Book “How Stella Got Her Groove Back”, Would Stella and Winston last? https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/books/2005/jul/22/fiction.gender https://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/author-terry-mcmillan-and-her-ex-jonathan-plummer/all
1:50:32-1:54:29 Double Feature Recommendations | |||
| 01 Apr 2021 | Every Rom Com 11: Roman Holiday | 01:35:57 | |
This week on Every Rom Com we have fun joining Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck on their “Roman Holiday.” But we also take this romantic comedy classic very seriously, discussing screenwriter Dalton Trumbo’s time on the Hollywood blacklist, the effects of World War II on Hepburn, and whether or not we ought to feel sorry for royalty in movies. Whether you’re here for the joys of gelato and dancing on barges, a guide to the movie’s stunning locations, or a deep dive into Hollywood history, there’s something for everyone on this week’s show!
0:00-4:10 - Intro, What would you do on your ideal vacation day?
4:10-12:02 - Basic Facts, General Opinion
12:02-33:12 - Cast & Crew In-Depth: William Wyler, Henri Alekan, Franz Planer, Dalton Trumbo, Ian Mclellan Hunter, John Dighton, Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, Eddie Albert https://www.telegraph.co.uk/film/trumbo/roman-holiday-writer-dalton-trumbo-credit-restored/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalton_Trumbo https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hollywood-Ten https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/lists/hollywood-ten-men-who-refused-83976 https://www.brandeis.edu/now/2018/june/blacklist-qa-tom-doherty.html
33:12-38:41 - Influential Film, Audrey as Fashion Icon, Vespas, Hollywood on the Tiber
38:41-43:24 - Why are so many romantic films set in Italy?, Rome Overview
43:24-58:53 - Rome Filming Locations + Plot Synopsis, Spoiler-Free Zone
58:53 - SPOILERS BEGIN
58:53-1:03:53 - Rome Filming Locations + Plot Synopsis Spoilers Allowed https://flourishmentary.com/roman-holiday-filming-locations/ | |||
| 15 Apr 2021 | Every Rom Com 12: Crazy Rich Asians | 01:52:52 | |
This week on Every Rom Com join Jen, Sophia, and Serena on a first-class trip to Singapore for “Crazy Rich Asians”! We’ll talk about the powerhouse cast which made this 2018 film a milestone in Asian representation. We’ll talk about the amazing Singapore locations visited and glimpsed in the movie, to give you a head start on post-Covid travel-planning! And we’ll explore various critiques of the film, while giving our own opinions on how crazy rich is too crazy rich! All this and much more as our travel series continues!
0:00-5:04 Intro, What was your most luxurious vacation experience?
5:04-10:13 Trailer, Basic Info, Opinion of the Film
10:13-26:00 Cast & Crew In-Depth
On Adele Lim Pay Disparity:
On Kevin Kwan: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/07/kevin-kwan-crazy-rich-asians/612229/
On Michelle Yeoh: https://www.gq.com/story/michelle-yeoh-has-kicked-ass-for-three-decades
Ronnie Chieng’s Take-down of O’Reilly & Watters World: “O’Reilly Factor Gets Racist in Chinatown” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX8jZTN0CdU
26:00-31:06 Singapore Basic Info
31:06-53:03 Plot & Filming Locations, Spoiler-Free
53:03: SPOILERS BEGIN
53:03-1:07:11 Plot & Filming Locations, Spoilers Okay
On the Mahjong Scene: https://www.vox.com/first-person/2018/8/17/17723242/crazy-rich-asians-movie-mahjong https://www.vulture.com/2018/08/crazy-rich-asians-mahjong-scene-explained.html
On Filming Locations: https://www.vogue.com/article/crazy-rich-asians-movie-singapore-travel-guide
1:07:11-1:08:16 Singapore Travel Suggestion... | |||
| 23 Apr 2021 | Every Rom Com 13: Lost in Translation | 02:13:56 | |
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 | |||
| 08 May 2021 | Every Rom Com 14: Romancing the Stone | 02:00:10 | |
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 http://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/57185 17:33-34:19 Cast & Crew In-depth: Diane Thomas, Robert Zemeckis, Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas, Danny Devito, Alan Silvestri, Alfonso Arau, Manuel Ojeda, Holland Taylor, Mary Ellen Trainor, Zack Norman
34:19-1:11:21 Plot, Filming Locations & Commentary - Spoiler-Free Filming Locations Spoiler-Free Section: St. George, Utah Stunt Details: http://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/57185
1:11:21 SPOILERS START
1:11:21-1:38:29 Plot, Filming Locations & Commentary - Spoilers Okay! Filming Locations Spoiler Section: Huasca de Ocampo, Hidalgo, Mexico; Rio Antigua near Veracruz; Fort of San Juan de Ulua in Veracruz, Mexico https://www.rafting.com/mexico/veracruz/rio-antigua/ rafting Ria Antigua
1:38:29-1:43:17 Cartagena Basic Facts & Travel Ideas Recommended Sites: The Walled City/Old Town; Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas; Barrio Getsemani; Plaza de Bolivar; Caribe Jewelry Museum and Factory; Punta Arena Beach; La Boquilla Beach; Playa Blanca in Baru https://www.juanballena.com/blogs/travel-tips/top-5-best-beaches-in-cartagena Foods to Try Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enYtWVSMDmM “8 must-try foods in Cartegena” - BuzzFeed Bring Me ... | |||
| 22 May 2021 | Every Rom Com 15: Before Sunrise | 02:06:44 | |
This week on Every Rom Com we begin the “Before” trilogy with Richard Linklater’s 1995 cult classic, “Before Sunrise.” We talk about the movie’s place as a Gen-X movie, ponder whether the story would work in the smartphone era, and gush over some of the most romantic scenes ever put to film. We deal with death, time, the battle of the sexes, and at one point we’re pretty sure we’ve figured out the meaning of life. We uncover a pretty cool Easter egg involving an Auden poem. And since it’s the travel series, we also introduce you to some of the movie’s great Vienna filming locations and other recommended stops on a Vienna tour. Whether you’re a first time viewer or a lifelong aficionado, this episode will almost definitely uncover a new aspect of the film. And since we laughed and almost cried while recording it, we’re hoping it’ll make you feel as well as think.
0:00-8:20 Introduction, Guest Host Zöe Wroten-Heinzmann Zoë is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Monadnock Underground, a small independent publisher and literary magazine in Southern New Hampshire. Their projects include the just-released This Is Not Ordinary Time, about spiritual searching and the desire for community during times of upheaval, anthologies of mostly-local speculative fiction and spiritual writing, and a sporadic podcast of their own, Underground Over the Air. She rounds out her days embarking on homeschool adventures with her kids, working as a Religious Educator, learning Tai Chi, and tending her fruit trees and chickens. Learn more about Monadnock Underground: https://www.monadnockunderground.com/
8:20-17:44 Trailer, Basic Info, General Opinion of the Movie
17:44-25:13 Director Richard Linklater, Writers Richard Linklater & Kim Krizan Kim Krizan interview on Popcorn Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvOSiSIQ4XM Info on Making of the Film, Cited throughout this episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/22/movies/before-sunrise-ethan-hawke-julie-delpy.html
25:13-38:29 Before Sunrise as a Gen-X Film, Jesse’s Cable Access Idea/Reality TV
38:29-45:56 Set-Up of the Film, On the Train, Jesse’s Proposal
45:56-53:50 Disembarking, The Austrian Actors, What city would you want to wander around in overnight? Before Sunrise movie locations, used throughout the episode - see this article for details on how to get to locations: http://movie-locations.com/movies/b/Before-Sunrise.php
53:50-1:01:55 Would this movie be possible in the smartphone era? Getting to Know You Questions Rick Steves on Vienna’s trams, Line 1 https://www.youtube.com/wa... | |||
| 29 Jun 2021 | Every Rom Com 16: Before Sunset | 02:30:50 | |
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.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
1:20:36 SPOILERS BEGIN
1:20:36-1:32:14 The Nature of Memory, Do People Change or Do We Stay the Same?
1:32:14-1:54:00 The Boat Ride, Different Types of Boat Rides on the Seine, The Lighting, Celine’s Speech: People are Irreplaceable, Fate vs. Free Will, Soulmates, Best Self vs. Honest Self, Marriage with Kids https://www.canauxrama.com/en/ https://www.batobus.com/en/homepage https://www.vedettesdupontneuf.com/home/
1:54:0... | |||
| 22 Jul 2021 | Every Rom Com 17: Before Midnight | 02:41:25 | |
This week on Every Rom Com, Jen, Sophia, and Zoë finish the travel series and the “Before” trilogy with the 2013 Richard Linklater film “Before Midnight.” We’ll talk about the complexities of long-term love and how relationships change with time, children, and compromise. We’ll cover healthy communication styles and what’s off-limits (or not) in a fight. And somewhere in the middle of the podcast we figure out the secrets to both love and life (don’t miss it!) Since it’s the travel series, we also cover the film’s beautiful locations in the Southern Peloponnese of Greece and give you some ideas for a future vacation! To top it all off, Jen does an off-the-cuff proposal for the plot of a future trilogy with Jesse and Celine. Don’t miss this deep dive into life and love in all its complexity! WARNING: There is no spoiler-free section in this episode, so we recommend seeing the movie first!
0:00-6:33 Introduction, Where would you like to travel once the pandemic is managed?
6:33-17:47 Trailer, Basic Info, General Opinion Julie Delpy Asked for Equal Pay: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/oct/03/julie-delpy-equal-pay-before-midnight
17:47-25:36 Cast & Crew In-Depth For information on Richard Linklater, listen to our “Before Sunrise” episode. For information on Julie Delpy & Ethan Hawke, listen to our “Before Sunset” episode.
25:36-29:59 The Airport Scene
29:59-1:01:20 The Car Scene, Finding Time for Each Other as Parents, “There’s Always a Catch”, Parental Anxiety, Compromise in Relationships, Communication Styles and Problems More on Non-Violent Communication: https://www.cnvc.org/online-learning/nvc-instruction-guide/nvc-instruction-guide The book, which explains it all much better: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships/dp/189200528X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=non+violent+communication+rosenberg&qid=1626900982&s=books&sr=1-3 More on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: What is it?: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/about/pac-20384610 A recommended book, Mind Over Mood: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Over-Mood-Second-Changing/dp/1462520421 | |||
| 15 Aug 2021 | Every Rom Com 18: Dirty Dancing | 02:29:24 | |
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.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 Abortion Before & After Roe vs. Wade | |||
| 28 Aug 2021 | Every Rom Com 19: Twister | 02:07:50 | |
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
51:01-1:02:37 Tornado 1
1:02:37-1:10:18 Tornado 2
1:10:18-1:18:26 Visiting Aunt Meg in Wakita, The Fujita Scale The Fujita Scale: https://www.weather.gov/oun/tornadodata-okc-appendix
1:18:26 SPOILERS BEGIN
1:18:26-1:25:54 Tornado 3
1:25:54-1:37:54 Tornado 4, Wakita Tornado Aftermath
1:37:54-1:44:59 Tornado 5
1:44:59-1:51:51 Things “Twister” Got Wrong, Tornado Safety Tips, Real Life Stormchasers How Realistic is “Twister”: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/twister-wrong-and-right-about-tornadoes-2019-6%3Famp https://www.noaa.gov/stories/noaa-tornado-scientists-inspired-twister... | |||
| 28 Jan 2021 | Every Rom Com 2: Longshot | 01:39:42 | |
Cybil and Jen take a deep dive into love and politics as they discuss the 2019 Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen romantic comedy, "Longshot." What are the challenges for women in power? How can we resolve the tension between idealism and compromise? And was this movie's raunchy humor just right or a little too much? We cover these questions and more in a wide-ranging discussion that definitely contains some adult language and subject matter. | |||
| 04 Sep 2021 | Every Rom Com 20: Wet Hot American Summer | 02:10:10 | |
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 | |||
| 22 Sep 2021 | Every Rom Com 21: I Could Never Be Your Woman | 02:10:58 | |
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” https://ew.com/article/2007/11/06/i-could-never-be-your-woman/ https://ew.com/article/2008/02/01/amy-heckerlings-production-conflicts/
21:19-29:11 Cast & Crew In-Depth Pfeiffer on her MCU role: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlnWSbX0FFc For more information on Amy Heckerling, Paul Rudd, and Stacey Dash, listen to Episode 5: “Clueless” https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/414d5723/every-rom-com-5-clueless
29:11-35:38 Opening Scenes, Credits Sequence
35:38-40:57 Rosie’s Family Life
40:57-55:16 Rosie’s Job at “You Go, Girl!”, The “Clueless” TV Series, Teen Shows, Slang
55:16-1:19:10 Rosie & Adam’s Romance, Older Woman/Younger Man Relationships For more on age gap romances, check out Episode 10 “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/2f31ba31/every-rom-com-10-how-stella-got-her-groove-back 1:19:10-1:28:21 Rosie’s Daughter, Izzie; The “Hag” Scene
1:28:21 SPOILERS BEGIN
1:28:21-1:40:43 End of the Movie, What Would Happen to Rosie & Adam? | |||
| 08 Oct 2021 | Every Rom Com 22: Happy Death Day | 02:06:02 | |
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/ 17:33-27:51 Cast & Crew In-Depth https://deadline.com/2015/05/blumhouse-panel-produced-by-conference-1201435034/ https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/jessica-rothe-spills-what-was-really-fun-about-happy-death-day/ 27:51-31:18 Happy Death Day as a Hybrid of Genres, Happy Death Day Compared to Traditional Slasher Movies
31:18-41:30 The First Day, Before the Time Loop
41:30-53:44 Time Loop Movies, The First Loop A Source for Discovering Time Loop Movies (Note - There are some inaccuracies on this list, but it gets points for having an extensive collection you can use to explore!) https://runpee.com/all-groundhog-day-type-movies-the-ultimate-list/?fbclid=IwAR3IxIAHrvhB06Vey-Xncyji3odnMx_9BxBm4gZwjcJ7yyJP5QV8EEY1TWc
53:44-1:05:23 The Second Loop, The Third Loop, The Time Loop Montage Get Tree’s Dumpstaphunk Shirt: https://www.teepublic.com/baseball-tee/2359226-dumpstaphunk Dumpstaphu... | |||
| 25 Oct 2021 | Every Rom Com 23: Little Monsters | 02:27:23 | |
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 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 | |||
| 29 Oct 2021 | Every Rom Com 24: Warm Bodies | 02:26:49 | |
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
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| 16 Nov 2021 | Every Rom Com 25: Jerry Maguire | 02:21:01 | |
This week on Every Rom Com we’ll have you at hello as we break down the 1996 Cameron Crowe film, “Jerry Maguire.” We’ll show you the money the film made, share behind the scenes tidbits, and perhaps make you rethink whether one of the film’s most famous romantic scenes really completes you. We’ll also welcome our first ever man on the podcast - artist, author and adventurer Ryan Estrada - who’s on a quest to figure out why he loves this movie, despite not really caring for Tom Cruise, Cameron Crowe films, or football. All this and more on our 25th episode!
0:00-11:40 Introducing Guest Host, Ryan Estrada Ryan Estrada is an author, artist, and adventurer, who has done so many things that in this intro, he will only mention those things related to rom-coms. He is the co-author of the award-winning, best-selling graphic novel Banned Book Club, and is currently working on a sequel for Penguin Books that he pitched as “Love Actually” meets “Persepolis.” He worked with DC Comics on The Kind, a rom-com graphic novel about a werewolf trying to date between two full moons. He’s told his own non-fiction story Self Offload: A RomCom Gone Wrong on many shows and stages, about the time he got off an airplane for love and accidentally shut down an airport and was locked up as a potential terrorist. All of this and more can be found at ryanestrada.com. He also did voiceover work on one of the worst Bollywood movies ever made, Aap ka Suroor: the Moviee: the Real Luv Story. Explore Ryan’s Work: www.ryanestrada.com The Bollywood Movie Ryan Did Voicework For (I’m pretty sure that’s his “what the hell” soon after 1:45:12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5icojb4ATY
11:40-22:37 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion of the Movie Behind the Scenes Info: https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2569362/jerry-maguire-behind-the-scenes-facts-about-the-tom-cruise-movie More on the Jeffrey Katzenberg memo: https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Read-Jeffrey-Katzenberg-Memo-Inspired-Jerry-Maguire-Mission-Statement-27808.html Interview with Cameron Crowe: https://deadline.com/2017/01/jerry-maguire-cameron-crowe-tom-cruise-james-l-brooks-cuba-gooding-glenn-frey-leigh-steinberg-drew-rosenhaus-20th-anniversary-1201877503/ Jerry Maguire Making Of Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8zeQXPmsrI
22:37-40:46 Cast & Crew In-Depth | |||
| 24 Nov 2021 | Every Rom Com 26: Love Actually | 02:15:30 | |
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 The lesbian subplot cut from the movie (includes video clip): https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/watch-heartbreaking-lesbian-storyline-cut-6898243 The Mini-Sequel, follow the links to watch it: https://rednoseday.org/news/how-to-watch-red-nose-day-actually-love-actually 24:42-36:19 Writer/Director Richard Curtis, Opening Scene at the Airport, How We Did Our Rankings
https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/news/a14967/love-actually-10-year-anniversary/
36:19-47:26 #9 The Keira Knightley Love Triangle
47:26-57:59 #8 Sarah and Karl
57:59-1:06:09 #7 Colin Firth Goes to Portugal (Or Maybe France)
1:06:09-1:12:53 #6 The Stand-Ins
1:12:53-1:18:55 #5 The Singer and His Manager
1:18:55-1:29:24 #4 Liam Neeson and His Stepson
1:29:24-1:40:04 #3 Colin Goes to Wisconsin
1:40:04-1:53:14 #2 Emma Thompson and Joni Mitchell
1:53:14-2:04:03 #1 The Prime Minister and Natalie
2:04:03-2:07:21 Other Critiques of the Movie, Would You Watch a Reboot?
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| 09 Dec 2021 | Every Rom Com 27: Last Holiday | 02:29:16 | |
This week on Every Rom Com we’re continuing our Christmas Rom Com series with the 2006 Queen Latifah movie “Last Holiday.” We’ll talk about the hotel and spa town that served as the film’s location; explore the careers of director Wayne Wang, Queen Latifah, and L.L. Cool J; and talk about how confronting death can help us discard our fears and realize our dreams. We’re joined this episode by Jen’s brother and Luna’s husband, Ishtar, who brings the perspective of his own spiritual practices and readings to our discussion! 0:00-12:09 Introduction, Introducing Ishtar Howell, Updates on Luna’s Life, What Are Your Favorite Christmas Movies? Ishtar has lived a rich and strange life. The main catalyst is perhaps the NDE experienced at age 13, which over the next few years contributed to a serious interest in spirituality, the adoption of various spiritual practices, and entering an ashram at age 18. While the sense of inner wholeness has been the focus, “things rich and strange” came along for the ride in the form of precognitive seeing, telepathy, ghosts, lucid dreams, and the wild and improbable manifestation of desires. For Ishtar, synchronicity is a very real happening beyond the explanatory framework of chance. These days, Ishtar lives in Portugal with Luna, teaching meditation and providing astrological readings. To Learn More About Ishtar’s Work: Meditation website: www.ascension-meditation.com Astrology website: www.awakenedlightastrology.com To Practice Yoga With Luna: www.yogawithluna.com
12:09-23:05 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion Source for the Interesting Facts was mainly the special features on the “Last Holiday” DVD! 23:05-37:05 Cast & Crew In-Depth 37:05-48:21 Opening Scenes, Introduction to Georgia, The Possibilities Book, What Would Be In Your Possibilities Book? 48:21-1:02:33 Georgia’s Diagnosis, Coming To Grips With Death 1:02:33-1:12:50 Georgia’s Trip, The Grand Hotel Pupp, Karlovy Vary Website of the Grand Hotel Pupp: https://www.pupp.cz/en/about-the-hotel Travelogues on Karlovy Vary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJjpGHh3Dq0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gglQyfoM3a4
1:12:50-1:23:41 Characters At The Hotel, Georgia’s First Days At The Hotel, Meeting Chef Didier 1:23:41-1:41:35 Georgia And Matthew Kragen, The Snowboarding Scene, The Base-Jumping Scene, Georgia Talks to Ms. Burns, Georgia Talks to Senator Dillings, The Move in Relation to the 2008 Financial Crisis, The Casino Scene
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| 21 Dec 2021 | Every Rom Com 28: Single All The Way | 01:52:54 | |
This week on Every Rom Com join us for some holiday cheer as we wrap up the Christmas Rom Com series with Netflix’s new gay Christmas rom com “Single All the Way.” We’ll do an overview of other gay Christmas rom coms, discuss Christmas rom com tropes, and Jen gives a fast and furious ranking of the many Netflix Christmas rom coms she’s seen. Mostly, however, we’ll discuss what melted our hearts, and what failed to light our holiday fires, in this newest addition to the Christmas rom com canon.
0:00-6:39 Introduction, Sophia’s Christmas Movie Picks
6:39-17:00 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, Other Gay and Lesbian Christmas Rom Coms, Single All The Way As An Angst-Free Gay Rom Com Other Gay & Lesbian Christmas Rom Coms: https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/lgbtq-christmas-movies/ On the Importance of “Single All The Way” https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/11/29/single-all-the-way-michael-urie-philemon-chambers-netflix/ 17:00-26:17 Cast & Crew In-Depth Interview with Writer, Chad Hodge: https://thequeerreview.com/2021/11/29/exclusive-interview-chad-hodge-on-writing-netflixs-first-gay-holiday-rom-com-single-all-the-way/ Glaad Interview with Philemon Chambers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1movFztgkQQ
26:17-33:36 General Opinion, Jen Rates Netflix Christmas Rom Coms
33:36-46:05 Tropes!, Intro To The Characters and Premise
46:05-56:23 Arrival At Peter’s House, Family Setups/Family Pressure, Introducing The Rest Of The Family, Introducing Aunt Sandy
56:23-1:17:37 The Setup Date, The Wrapping Party, Peter and Nick’s (Lack Of) Chemistry, Nick And Peter’s Dad, Peter and James’s Second Date, Sophia And Her Husband’s Friends To Lovers Story, The Christmas Pageant In Case You Want To Know Why People Say “Jesus H. Christ” https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/571516/why-do-people-say-jesus-h-christ-and-where-did-h-come 1:17:37 SPOILERS BEGIN
1:17:37-1:41:04 James And Peter Kiss, Photoshoot, James And Peter Third Date, Forced To Share A Bed Trope, Britney Dance Scene, The Pageant, Nick Reveals His Feelings, Kevin The Snowplow Guy, Peter And Nick’s First Kiss, The Resolution
1:41:04-1:47:51 What Item From This Movie Would You Most Want As A Christmas Present?, Would You Watch A Sequel?, Favorite Scenes And Characters, Jen’s Sequel Idea ... | |||
| 28 Jan 2022 | Every Rom Com 29: She's Gotta Have It | 01:47:41 | |
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” 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
1:38:13-1:47:41 Double Feature Recommendations | |||
| 04 Feb 2021 | Every Rom Com 3: Bell Book and Candle | 01:09:15 | |
In the nerdiest episode yet, Jen and Sophia geek out on film history, witch history and history history. They also perform some film school worthy analysis, and Jen reveals her not-so-hidden inner cat lady as they discuss Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak's somewhat improbable follow-up to "Vertigo" - the holiday witch-themed romantic comedy "Bell, Book and Candle." | |||
| 12 Feb 2022 | Every Rom Com 30: Heathers | 02:45:52 | |
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Every Rom Com brings you some tainted love, in the form of “Heathers”, our second installment in the Gen-X Rom Com series. We’ll talk about the movie’s biting satire around difficult issues including teenage suicide, homophobia, and school violence. We’ll discuss the memorable dialogue and fashion that influenced future teen movies from “Mean Girls” to “Clueless.” And we’ll discuss a talented cast and crew, including two of Gen-X’s most recognizable icons - Winona Ryder and Christian Slater.
0:00-11:18 Introduction, Updates on Monadnock Underground, Gen-X Heartthrobs To read or submit to Monadnock Underground, go here: https://www.monadnockunderground.com/
11:18-26:48 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion A very good article on “Heathers”: https://ew.com/article/2014/04/04/heathers-oral-history/ Additional info from this section came from the DVD commentary
26:48-37:48 Cast & Crew In-Depth
37:48-53:23 “Heathers” as a Gen-X Film, “Heathers” as a Rom Com, Opening Scenes, The Name “Heather”, “Dear Diary…” The Name “Heather”: https://qz.com/1390135/the-epic-rise-and-fall-of-the-name-heather/
53:23-1:09:31 The Cafeteria Scene, The Lunchtime Poll Question, Intro to JD
1:09:31-1:24:14 Croquet with the Heathers, Veronica’s Parents, Convenience Store Scene, Fashion in “Heathers”, The Remington Party, JD Comes Over
1:24:14-1:46:14 Heather’s Death, Reactions to Heather’s “Suicide”, JD’S Dad, Heather’s Funeral, Teen Suicide in the 80’s Teen suicide rates over time: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6630a6.htm Contemporary article on teen suicide: https://www.nytimes.com/1984/10/11/arts/3-tv-films-on-suicide-by-youths.html “Surviving” with Molly Ringwald https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcjncK2OaaE 1:46:14 SPOILERS BEGIN
1:46:14-2:05:19 Is Cow-Tipping a Thing?, Targeting Kurt and Ram Evidence against cow-tipping: https://slate.com/technology/2013/09/cow-tipping-fake-debunking-a-persistent-rural-legend.html
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| 25 Feb 2022 | Every Rom Com 31: Singles | 01:55:01 | |
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 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 59:37-1:16:31 Steve And Linda Get Together, Little Things People Do To Show They’re A Good Partner, Answering Machines And Landlines, To Play Games Or Not To Play Games... | |||
| 12 Mar 2022 | Every Rom Com 32: True Romance | 02:08:28 | |
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: 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 More Info Came From This Book: Quentin Tarantino Interviews, 1998, edited by Gerald Peary For More Information on Christian Slater Check Out Our “Heathers” Episode: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/1b0ee1ef/every-rom-com-30-heathers | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | Every Rom Com 33: Reality Bites | 02:42:51 | |
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://uproxx.com/hitfix/20-years-later-an-oral-history-of-reality-bites/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/75479/14-facts-about-reality-bites
19:58-28:25 Cast & Crew In-Depth
28:25-33:55 “Reality Bites” As The Definitive Gen-X Rom Com Tribeca Film Festival “Reality Bites” Reunion Panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOLu7UQy4vg What Makes A Gen-X Rom Com? https://www.everyromcom.com/post/what-makes-a-gen-x-rom-com
33:55-51:06 Graduation, Lelaina’s Speech, Character Intros, Graduation Dinner, Getting Ready Montage
51:06-1:02:02 Lelaina’s Job, Lelaina Meets Michael, Troy Moves In, Lelaina’s Documentary Money In 1994 & Today: https://www.dollartimes.com/inflation/inflation.php?amount=400&year=1994 Gregory Corso Poem “Marriage”: https://www.northiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/POETRY-MARRIAGE.pdf More Making Of Info: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/jul/24/how-we-made-reality-bites-ethan-hawke-janeane-garofalovodka-freezer-my-sharona
1:02:02-1:26:34 Fashion In The Movie, Lelaina And Michael’s First Date, Gen-X TV Culture, The Big Gulp, Troy’... | |||
| 06 May 2022 | Every Rom Com 34: Chasing Amy | 02:24:14 | |
This week on Every Rom Com we’re wrapping up the Gen-X Rom Com Series with what might be director Kevin Smith’s greatest film - “Chasing Amy.” Serena and Jen are joined by Ed Cunard, co-host of the must-listen karaoke podcast, The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly), who shares his knowledge of comic book culture and even breaks out into a bit of (not-poor) singing. And as usual we dive into the making of the film, discuss the cast and crew, and give our opinions on the movie’s portrayal of sexuality and relationships.
0:00-9:45 Introduction, Introducing Ed Cunard, co-host of The Greatest Song Ever Sung Poorly Information on Guest Host, Ed Cunard: Co-host, editor and chief researcher for the podcast "The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly)," Ed Cunard comes by his catholic knowledge of all things music honestly--he's oddly two degrees of separation away from a lot of old school musicians through his grandparents. The biggest gap in his musical education is how to actually make music that doesn't sound awful. When not singing in bars, he works as Director of Operations for a sales company, which almost makes sense with all those English degrees he's still paying for. He lives in the middle of nowhere with nine cats and two dogs.
Web: https://www.sungpoorly.com Twitter: @sungpoorly Instagram: @sungpoorly Facebook: The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly) Spotify: The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly) Apple: The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly) on Apple Podcasts 9:45-24:13 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/shannonkeating/chasing-amy-20-years-later https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/79-the-hows-and-whys-of-chasing-amy Kevin Smith’s Secret Stash: The Definitive Visual History, Edited by Chris Prince 24:13-39:57 Cast & Crew In-Depth https://www.vulture.com/2014/03/applying-the-auteur-theory-to-kevin-smith.html https://screenrant.com/every-single-kevin-smithview-askewniverse-movie-chronological-order/ | |||
| 17 May 2022 | Every Rom Com 35: The Proposal | 02:05:25 | |
This week Every Rom Com would like to cordially request the pleasure of your company as Jennifer Howell and Cybil Solyn celebrate the beginning of our wedding series! We’re starting off with 2009’s “The Proposal”, a Sandra Bullock/Ryan Reynolds fake-dating classic, which is also one of the highest-grossing romantic comedies of all time! Along the way we discuss a rom com dog, proposal stories, a problematic scene that was somehow never widely critiqued, and whether Sandra Bullock is in fact the queen of all rom coms! Please RSVP yes to this destination wedding, and let us know what other wedding movies you’d like to see from us in the future!
0:00-4:45 Intro, Favorite Wedding Rom Coms
4:45-17:50 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion https://ew.com/gallery/highest-grossing-rom-coms/ Fake behind-the-scenes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiDsqYt8c5I
17:50-33:49 Cast & Crew In-Depth, Is Sandra Bullock The Ultimate Rom Com Heroine? Interview with Anne Fletcher: https://www.indiewire.com/2018/12/anne-fletcher-rom-com-the-proposal-dumplin-netflix-1202025922/ Info On Betty White: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/movies/orl-story-betty-white-the-proposal-story.html https://www.fame10.com/entertainment/8-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-proposal/ https://www.today.com/pets/betty-white-animal-lover-rcna10067 Betty White SNL skits: https://www.thewrap.com/betty-white-snl-sketches-videos/
33:49-48:24 Opening Scenes Featuring Many Tropes, Faking An Engagement, This Is Not How Immigration Works, Immigration Questions Info On Immigration By Marriage: https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/us-immigration/how-get-green-card-after-marriage-citizen.html#:~:text=You%20don't%20have%20to%20wait%20until%20you've%20had,after%20obtaining%20a%20green%20card. https://www.boundless.com/immigration-resources/why-would-my-green-card-application-be-denied/ | |||
| 02 Jun 2022 | Every Rom Com 36: The Wedding Singer | 02:14:35 | |
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.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-37336973 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/final-days-alexis-arquette-a-928507/
43:59-57:03 Robbie Meets Julia, Rosie The “Naughty Grandma”, Robbie & Linda’s Wedding, The Left At The Altar Trope, Glen Guglia Info on being left at the altar: https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/07/garden/left-at-the-altar-modern-tale-of-woe.html https://bestlifeonline.com/engagements-called-off-break-up-stories/
57:03-1:15:35 Robbie’s Breakdown, The Reality Of Being A Wedding Singer, Julia’s Engagement Party, The Bar Mitzvah Scene And “The Wedding Singer” As A Jewish Movie Info on real-life wedding singers: https://www.billboard.com/photos/7-musicians-who-were-wedding-singers-john-legend-idina-menzel-more/ | |||
| 14 Jun 2022 | Every Rom Com 37: My Best Friend's Wedding | 02:19:20 | |
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://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 Rupert Everett singing “Generation of Loneliness” in 1987: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHIngA3cgz8
36:50-39:32 General Opinion, Spoiler-Free Version
39:32 SPOILERS BEGIN!
39:32-53:27 General Opinion With Spoilers, How “My Best Friend’s Wedd... | |||
| 24 Jun 2022 | Every Rom Com 38: Imagine Me & You | 02:19:28 | |
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/ Hilarious Article On Flower Meanings And Imagine Me & You https://www.autostraddle.com/lez-try-it-flower-arranging-a-la-imagine-me-and-you/ Flower Meaning Book Recomm... | |||
| 08 Jul 2022 | Every Rom Com 39: The Philadelphia Story | 02:06:57 | |
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”: | |||
| 11 Feb 2021 | Every Rom Com 4: The Half of It | 01:34:05 | |
Join Every Rom Com as they begin a literary modernization series with “The Half of It”, a teen rom com take on “Cyrano de Bergerac.” Along the way Sophia and Jen will talk philosophy of love, celebrate female writer-director Alice Wu, and use their own small town backgrounds to contemplate life in the fictional town of Squahamish. Currently streaming on Netflix, “The Half of It” is not to be missed! | |||
| 24 Jul 2022 | Every Rom Com 40: The Wedding Planner | 02:30:17 | |
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.cinema.com/articles/233/wedding-planner-the-production-notes.phtml
29:29-40:27 Cast & Crew In-Depth Info on Jennifer Lopez’s Movie/Music Milestone: https://web.archive.org/web/20090301064251/http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0%2C8599%2C1093638%2C00.html http://www.mtv.com/news/1438890/jennifer-lopez-tops-with-moviegoers-music-buyers/ | |||
| 06 Aug 2022 | Every Rom Com 41: High Fidelity | 02:16:03 | |
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
Courtney E. Smith is the author of RECORD COLLECTING FOR GIRLS (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011), a music critic, and a recovering music industry gatekeeper. She began her career at MTV, quickly moving into the music programming department and yelling at everyone about indie rock until they listened and agreed to play it. She feels very lucky that worked out.
While at MTV, Smith was the label rep for all the indie record labels in the known universe and programmed the only national indie rock video show, MTV2’s Subterranean. She also co-helmed the music programming for mtvU, the college music network, as well as creating their video award show, The Woodies.
Since transitioning to music journalism and criticism, Smith has since been published by Billboard, Pitchfork, Salon, No Depression, Yahoo, and in a screed for Lenny Letter about the Rock Hall’s lack of women nominees that launched trend pieces in the New York Times and People, and caused Steve Miller, a curmudgeon rock star, to yell at the whole place that they needed to stop ignoring women. The trend has continued at every induction ceremony since.
She’s been an editor and staff writer for CBS’s Radio.com and at Refinery29. At the latter, she made so much noise covering the Grammys and their mishandling of #MeToo and representation for women that the Recording Academy hired a crisis PR firm to handle her. Her coverage of the lack of representation for women at country radio caused tongues to wag all over Nashville and earned her a spot contributing an essay to WOMAN WALK THE LINE (UT Press, 2017). Presently, she’s the editor of Eater Dallas and yes, she will give you a food recommendation on request.
Smith is the host and writer of the podcast Songs in the Key of Death, which looks at some of the most famous murder ballads of the mo... | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | Every Rom Com 42: Somewhere In Time | 02:10:37 | |
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
https://www.christopherreeve.org/about-us
27:01-32:17 General Opinion
32:17-40:37 Opening Scenes, The Grand Hotel And Mackinac Island https://www.grandhotel.com/our-story/grand-hotel/ https://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/MI-01-MK11 40:37-53:13 The Hall Of History/The Portrait, Researching Elise, The Professor Scene, Preparing To Time Travel
53:13-1:05:10 Do You Believe That Time Travel Is Possible?, Ishtar And Cybil’s Time Travel Stories https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moberly%E2%80%93Jourdain_incident https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/16/magazine/time-slips-time-travel.html | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | Every Rom Com 43: 13 Going On 30 | 02:05:46 | |
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.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 “Thriller” Info: https://thrilltheworld.com/?fbclid=IwAR1jNdLPLI4wHDn42OhW2kbQdD6_bTMkcD9e22HYg... | |||
| 17 Sep 2022 | Every Rom Com 44: Groundhog Day | 02:29:50 | |
This week on Every Rom Com we’re covering the foundational movie of the time loop genre - “Groundhog Day”! You’ll definitely learn something new, as we discuss everything from its filming location, to the story behind the script, to the history of Groundhog Day itself. We also delve into time loop ethics, pitch perhaps our wildest sequel idea yet, and proffer intriguing theories about Ned Ryerson. And of course we cover the romance of it all, though the most romantic part of this episode might be how Steve from “For Me These Films R The Juice” would choose to spend his time loop! Don’t miss this fact and fun-filled episode on an essential film!
0:00-12:22 - Intro, Monadnock Underground Updates From Zoe, Introducing Steve Doyle From The Podcast “For Me These Films R The Juice”! To Check Out Monadnock Underground And/Or Submit: https://www.monadnockunderground.com/ To Check Out “For Me These Films R The Juice”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-me-these-films-r-the-juice/id1592377993 You can also follow Steve and the podcast on Twitter @FilmsRtheJuice, on Instagram @thesefilmsrthejuice, and on his Facebook page: For me, these Films R the Juice
Guest Bio: Steve Doyle From “For Me These Films R The Juice”: Steve Doyle has been podcasting since October 2021. The inspiration to begin For me, these Films R the Juice came from listening to The Rewatchables and The Cine-Files podcasts and also returning to the cinema after the Covid lockdowns. These things reignited Steve’s passion for film and made him think, 'I’m going to give that a try.' The first 7 episodes of For me, these Films R the Juice are solo efforts by Steve, focusing on deep dives into some of his favourite and most seen films such as Pulp Fiction, Shaun of the Dead & No Country For Old Men. Episode 8 onwards features a guest with whom he discusses a film or film topic including a Tom Cruise Film Draft with Edward from That 80s Movie Podcast and Wayne from Recasted 2.0. Steve was a big cinephile from his mid teens to early twenties. During this period he started to gain a deeper knowledge of and appreciation for film acting, film making and film history by taking an A-Level in Film Studies and subscribing to Empire Magazine. These two avenues, along with sharing the same passion for film with two of his best friends, made Steve become fascinated by certain actors (Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, Ed Norton, Ray Liotta) directors (Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppolla, Oliver Stone) and film history (the book ‘Easy Riders, Raging Bulls’, Film Documentaries and DVD ‘Making Ofs’). Episode 9 of the podcast in which Steve is joined by the close friends mentioned, Dan and Dean, to compare Al Pacino and Robert De Niro really conveys their joint love of film at that time. Outside of podcasting Steve has recently started a new job within his local hospital’s Cancer Support department which he is enjoying and finding very rewarding. Other than work, podcasting, watching films, and getting to his local driving range whenever he can, Steve enjoys spending time with his wife and two children as much as possible.
12:22-23:24 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts | |||
| 18 Feb 2021 | Every Rom Com 5: Clueless | 01:25:38 | |
This week Every Rom Com talks Austen as they continue their literary modernization series with the 90’s teen classic “Clueless.” Sophia comes out against overdone fashion, Jen is the only one to defend original Emma, and California girl Cybil clues you in on some of the film’s locations and references. Plus, the panel covers the slang, soundtrack and stellar cast that have kept this teen rom com relevant and influential. | |||
| 25 Feb 2021 | Every Rom com 6: Bride & Prejudice | 01:32:58 | |
Like Bollywood, this episode is a lot! Even if you’re an Austen fan or have seen this excellent 2004 Gurinder Chadha musical adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, you’re sure to learn at least one new fact about the movie, Indian culture, or one of the fascinating members of this cast and crew, which includes the first woman choreographer in Bollywood, actors from “Lost” and “Game of Thrones” and Chadha’s own husband! From discussing the film’s exploration of colonialism to bopping along to their favorite musical numbers, Sophia and Jen will guide you through another great addition in Every Rom Com’s literary modernization series!
Time Stamps: Spoiler-Free Section 0:00-4:07 Introduction & Pleasantries 4:07-15:37 Trailer, Basic Information and General Opinion of the Movie 15:37-32:10 In-depth Discussion of Cast & Crew 32:10-35:10 Bollywood Basics 35:10-46:16 Bride and Prejudice as a Modernization: Class, Colonialism & Culture Clash 46:16-54:23 Arranged Marriage & Weddings in the Film Spoiler Section 54:23-57:20 Adaptation of Austen’s Characters 57:20-1:04:34 Settings in the Movie & Plot Spoilers 1:04:34-1:20:41 Music & Dance in the Film 1:20:41-1:26:34 Favorite Scenes 1:26:34-1:32:58 Double Feature Ideas The Tamil language “Sense and Sensibility” adaptation starring Aishwarya Rai mentioned in the podcast is “Kandukondain Kandukondain”, or “I Have Found It”, and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Strangely, I could find it by searching using Roku on the TV, but not on Amazon's website. | |||
| 04 Mar 2021 | Every Rom Com 7: 10 Things I Hate About You | 01:42:26 | |
There are more than 10 things to love about “10 Things I Hate About You”, the 1999 teen rom com that launched the careers of Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles. In this episode Jen and Sophia discuss the cast of future stars, the Seattle/Tacoma filming sites, teen movie teachers and parents, and compare this modernization to its original Shakespeare text, The Taming of the Shrew. All this and the meaning(lessness) of black underwear. We hope you’ll be whelmed if not overwhelmed and like it at least as much as your Skechers. 0:00-3:18 Introduction & Pleasantries 3:18-17:04 Trailer, Basic Information and General Opinion of the Movie, Comparison to The Taming of the Shrew 17:04-30:22 Cast & Crew In-depth 30:22-40:55 Characters & Non-Spoiler Plot Points 40:55 SPOILERS BEGIN 40:55-1:03:02 Plot & Commentary 1:03:02-1:06:30 Soundtrack 1:06:30-1:10:39 Seattle/Tacoma Locations 1:10:39-1:17:38 Mr. Stratford/Parents in Teen Movies 1:17:38-1:26:01 Mr. Morgan, Ms. Perky/Teachers in Teen Movies 1:26:01-1:28:50 Favorite Scenes 1:28:50-1:32:35 Problematic Language in Film/The Meaning(lessness) of Black Underwear 1:32:35-1:34:10 Would the couples stay together? 1:34:10-1:36:40 The 10 Things TV Show 1:36:40-1:42:27 Double Feature Recommendations | |||
| 11 Mar 2021 | Every Rom Com 8: She's The Man | 01:37:12 | |
Join Jen and Sophia as they finish Every Rom Com’s literary modernization series with a look at the “Twelfth Night” adaptation, “She’s the Man.” This Amanda Bynes/Channing Tatum rom com inspires a very low rating from one of the hosts, but also one of the deepest discussions yet, delving into gender roles in society, women’s soccer, and more! Come for the funny film commentary; stay for the researched analysis! Time Stamps: 0:00-3:26 Intro and Pleasantries 3:26-14:37 Trailer, Basic Facts, General Opinion, Twelfth Night comparison 14:37-24:05 Cast & Crew In-Depth 24:05-29:38 Gender-Bending in Film 29:38-37:04 Our Background with Gender Roles 37:04-47:47 Research on Gender Roles in Society 47:47-1:02:47 Gender Roles in "She’s the Man" 1:02:47-1:06:15 Women’s Soccer 1:06:15 SPOILERS BEGIN 1:06:15-1:14:26 Women’s Soccer, Soccer in the Movie, End of the Movie 1:14:26-1:24:01 Unbelievable Things in the Movie, Inappropriate Principal 1:24:01-1:32:58 Favorite/Least Favorite Scenes 1:32:58-1:37:13 Double Feature Recommendations Gender & Toys http://www.meganmaas.com/blog/you-say-girl-like-its-a-bad-thing Harm of Gender Roles https://www.cnn.com/2017/09/20/health/geas-gender-stereotypes-study/index.html Women's Soccer/Stephanie Labbe https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/stephanie-labbe-soccer https://www.wired.co.uk/article/why-dont-men-women-play-football-together-stephanie-labbe The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman | |||
| 17 Mar 2021 | Every Rom Com 9: Leap Year | 01:37:18 | |
This week Every Rom Com kicks off its travel series with a trip to Ireland in the 2010 romantic comedy “Leap Year” starring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode. In this episode you’ll learn what the Irish really thought of this movie, find out how many women are proposing marriage, hear Jen and Sophia’s proposal stories, and you’ll get a tour through rom com tropes in a movie that’s loaded with them! Don’t miss the boat/plane/bus/train/Renault 4! Download the episode today!
0:00-4:21 Introduction & Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
4:21-9:34 Trailer, Basic Facts, General Opinion of Movie
9:34-17:54 Cast & Crew In-Depth Matthew Goode on Leap Year: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/matthew-goode-slames-leap_n_474734
17:54-23:31 Irish Opinion of the Movie, Portrayal of Ireland in Movies Irish Media on Leap Year: https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/leap-year-2020 https://www.dailyedge.ie/leap-year-2-3575786-Sep2017/ https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/enough-begorrah-1.624066
23:31-34:24 Leap Year Proposal Tradition, Women Proposing Marriage, Our Proposal Stories Leap Year Proposal Tradition: https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/leap-year-2020-irish-tradition-proposal Women Proposing Marriage: https://www.brides.com/story/why-women-should-propose https://www.glamour.com/story/women-proposing-to-men-first https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-dont-women-propose-to-men/
34:24-47:14 Tropes in the Movie/Plot Summary, Spoiler-Free
47:14 SPOILERS BEGIN
47:14-1:06:09 Tropes in the Movie/Plot Summary with Spoilers
1:06:09-1:09:50 Superstitions & Legend in the Film, Random Observations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pursuit_of_Diarmuid_and_Gr%C3%A1inne
1:09:50-1:13:53 Is this Movie Feminist?
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| 18 Apr 2022 | Every Rom Com Now Streaming: April 18-25, 2022 | 00:20:06 | |
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 | |||
| 19 Apr 2021 | Every Rom Com Now Streaming: April 19-26, 2021 | 00:26:53 | |
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?” | |||
| 15 Feb 2021 | Every Rom Com Now Streaming: Feb 16-22, 2021 | 00:14:42 | |
In this edition of Every Rom Com: Now Streaming Cybil and Jen tell you where to find films they've discussed on the show as well as letting you know what other great rom com and rom com adjacent films and TV they've been streaming. With "To All The Boys: Always and Forever", "The Perks of Being a Wallflower", "The Wilds" and more, this episode goes heavy on the coming of age stories! | |||
| 22 Feb 2021 | Every Rom Com Now Streaming: Feb 22-March 1, 2021 | 00:20:09 | |
This week on Every Rom Com: Now Streaming Sophia and Jen tell you where to find films they've discussed on the show as well as letting you know where to find other great rom coms and rom com adjacent films and TV. This week Sophia gives her impressions of Harold and Maude and Music and Lyrics, Jen lets you in on one of her top films of all time - Passion Fish, and Sophia decides she'll always include one musical in the mix! Find out her musical of the week and more on this week's show! | |||
| 08 Feb 2021 | Every Rom Com, Now Streaming: Feb 8-15, 2021 | 00:15:53 | |
In this Every Rom Com: Now Streaming bonus episode Sophia and Jen tell you where to find the films we've discussed on the show and also give some unusual and more traditional recommendations for Valentine's Day viewing. With everything from "The Love Witch" to "Ocean's 11", "Beginners" to "The Parent Trap", there's something for everyone! | |||
| 18 Oct 2021 | Every Rom Com Now Streaming: Halloween 2021 | 00:26:48 | |
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! | |||
| 02 Mar 2021 | Every Rom Com, Now Streaming: March 1-8, 2021 | 00:20:59 | |
In this episode of Every Rom Com: Now Streaming, Jen talks up "The Wedding Banquet", her favorite LGBT rom com; Sophia recommends the animated shorts "Purl" and "Paperman"; and Jen lets you know where to find some more Bollywood magic with "Lagaan." All this and more on this week's "Now Streaming." | |||
| 15 Mar 2021 | Every Rom Com Now Streaming: March 15th-22nd, 2021 | 00:25:52 | |
This week on Now Streaming Sophia recommends the Irish comedy "Waking Ned Devine”, Jen gives a nod to reality show Terrace House: Aloha State, featuring Moxie's Lauren Tsai, and both Jen and Sophia reveal some of their all-time favorite rom coms currently playing on streaming sites.
Past Podcast Movies: Moonstruck - The Roku Channel The Half of It - Netflix 10 Things I Hate About You - Disney+ She’s the Man - TNT, truTV, tbs
Upcoming Movies: Leap Year - IMDBtv, can be accessed through Prime How Stella Got Her Groove Back - The Roku Channel
Double Feature Recommendations for She’s The Man: The Vow - Peacock, Telemundo, SyFy, USA, E, NBC, Oxygen, Bravo Shakespeare in Love - Starz Sydney White - Prime
This Week’s Picks: Jen - Drive Me Crazy (1999) - Starz Sophia - Waking Ned Devine - Hulu Jen - Before Sunset - Cinemax Sophia - The Prince and Me - Netflix (leaving March 31st) SPOILERS! Jen - Terrace House: Aloha State - Netflix Sophia - Runaway Bride - Netflix Jen - Orlando (1992) - Prime Sophia - The Cutting Edge - The Roku Channel | |||
| 29 Mar 2021 | Every Rom Com Now Streaming: March 29-April 5, 2021 | 00:23:12 | |
This week on Now Streaming, Jen and Sophia keep up the travel theme with trips to Italy, Northern Ireland, wine country, and a destination wedding. Jen also talks up her number 1 no-fail Netflix recommendation - “Kim’s Convenience”, and Sophia gets pumped about her heartwarming favorite, “Return to Me.” All this, plus where to find movies we’ve covered on past episodes on this week’s Now Streaming! | |||
| 08 Mar 2021 | Every Rom Com Now Streaming: March 8-15, 2021 | 00:19:20 | |
This week on Now Streaming Cybil recommends bingeable TV shows including “Ginny and Georgia”, and Jen lets you know where to find great Shakespeare, Gen-X favorites, and Celine Sciamma’s gorgeous “Portrait of a Lady on Fire.” Correction: The show "Greek" is currently on Hulu and freeform, not Netflix Past Episodes: Moonstruck - Roku Channel The Half of It - Netflix 10 Things I Hate About You - Disney+
Future Episodes: She's the Man - truTV, TNT, tbs How Stella Got Her Groove Back - The Roku Channel
10 Things I Hate About You Double Feature Ideas: Can't Hardly Wait - Netflix Never Been Kissed - Disney+, Starz The Prince and Me - Netflix October Sky - Showtime The Virgin Suicides - Amazon Prime, CBS All Access, Kanopy, The Roku Channel
This Week's Streaming Picks: Much Ado About Nothing (1993) - The Roku Channel, tubi, PlutoTV Greek - Hulu, freeform Portrait of a Lady on Fire - Hulu Ginny & Georgia - Netflix Chasing Amy - HBO Max Romance is a Bonus Book - Netflix Reality Bites - Showtime Workin' Moms - Netflix | |||
| 17 May 2021 | Every Rom Com Now Streaming: May 17-24, 2021 | 00:25:37 | |
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.” | |||
| 03 May 2021 | Every Rom Com Now Streaming: May 3-10, 2021 | 00:27:17 | |
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! | |||
| 29 Sep 2022 | Every Rom Com 45: About Time | 02:08:19 | |
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
57:02-1:14:13 Fixing The Play, Meeting Mary Again, Is Tim Creepy? More On Kate Moss (Including Material Cut From The Show): | |||
| 15 Oct 2022 | Every Rom Com 46: Midnight In Paris | 02:14:38 | |
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/
Further Reading On Allegations Against Allen: Dylan Farrow’s original letter published in the New York Times: https://archive.nytime... | |||
| 24 Oct 2022 | Every Rom Com 47: Happy Death Day 2U | 01:55:28 | |
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 | |||
| 30 Oct 2022 | Every Rom Com 48: Once Bitten | 02:06:39 | |
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.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.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: | |||
| 20 Nov 2022 | Every Rom Com 49: The Love Witch | 02:31:44 | |
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/ Anna Biller’s Blog And Two Of My Favorite Entries: http://annabillersblog.blogspot.com/ Let’s Stop Calling Movies Feminist http://annabillersblog.blogspot.com/2018/02/lets-stop-calling-movies-feminist.html NOTES on I Spit On Your Grave http://annabillersblog.blogspot.com/2020/12/notes-on-i-spit-on-your-grave.html
31:31-36:37 Opening Scenes
36:37-58:08 The Tea Room Scene, Love Addiction https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/finding-new-home/201902/what-is-love-addiction Love Ad... | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | Every Rom Com 50: Dashing In December | 02:20:21 | |
This week on Every Rom Com, we’re spending Christmas at the ranch as we discuss the gay Christmas rom com “Dashing in December”! Joined by guest Billy Ray Brewton of The Incinerator Podcast and Scripts Gone Wild, we explore both the tired tropes and unexpected delights of made-for-TV Christmas rom coms, and introduce you to some queer creators who are beginning to shake up the genre. Then we wrap up the episode with some holiday double feature ideas you won’t want to miss!
0:00-15:53 Introduction, Introducing Billy Ray Brewton
Billy Ray Brewton is the Managing Director of Seattle's Three Dollar Bill Cinema, the Creative Director of Make Believe Seattle, the Artistic Director of Scripts Gone Wild, the Co-Festival Director of Skyline Indie Film Festival in Winchester, Virginia, and the host of The Incinerator podcast.
Where to Find Billy Ray: Twitter: @BillyRayBrewton Billy Ray’s Film, “Show Yourself”: https://www.amazon.com/Show-Yourself-Ben-Hethcoat/dp/B09TY5LLSP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VW3DQNVISQT5&keywords=show+yourself+billy+ray+brewton&qid=1670206904&sprefix=show+yourself+billy+ray+brewton%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1 The Incinerator Podcast: https://incineratorpod.com/ Three Dollar Bill Cinema: https://threedollarbillcinema.org/ Make Believe Seattle: https://makebelieveseattle.com/ Scripts Gone Wild: https://scriptsgonewild.com/ Skyline Indie Film Festival: https://skylineindiefilmfest.org/
15:53-24:01 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://decider.com/2020/12/11/gay-christmas-holiday-movie-explosion-2020/ https://decider.com/2020/12/16/dashing-in-december-paramount-network-review/ https://www.glaad.org/blog/exclusive-behind-scenes-look-lgbtq-holiday-film-dashing-december https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3cXvZeZm1U
24:01-38:0... | |||
| 17 Dec 2022 | Every Rom Com 51: The Preacher's Wife | 02:25:42 | |
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/ | |||
| 24 Dec 2022 | Every Rom Com 52: White Christmas | 02:24:09 | |
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 Interview with Rosemary Clooney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUV0A4_GQmM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-lZR65SPcY Behind the Scenes Mini-Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWdcSomDmbQ Christmas In The Movies: 30 Classics to Celebrate the Season by Jeremy Arnold
24:17-37:22 Cast & Crew In-Depth More About Bing Crosby: https://www.biography.com/musician/bing-crosby https://www.classicrockhistory.com/top-10-bing-crosby-songs/... | |||
| 04 Jan 2023 | Every Rom Com 53: Yes Man | 02:30:39 | |
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.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.awesomemovieyear.com
Cybil’s Macaroni Video (with its somewhat tenuous connection to self-help) https://www.tiktok.com/@saucedchef/video/6938145080704240902?_t=8YZCrwffi0o&_r=1
14:15-20:07 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts Bluray extras https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMkFISmc-jg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exkcg8USesY https://nymag.com/movies/features/52915/ https://emanuellevy.com/review/yes-men-how-jim-carrey-prepared-for-the-role-5/ https://thecinemaholic.com/where-was-yes-man-filmed/ 20:07-25:30 General Opinion
25:30-40:35 Cast & Cre... | |||
| 27 Jan 2023 | Every Rom Com 54: Eat Pray Love | 02:28:16 | |
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: 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 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: 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”: | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | Every Rom Com 55: Man Up | 02:04:25 | |
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/ 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:
30:48-42:25 Opening Of Movie, Nancy’s Mantras, Mantras And Resolutions In Our Lives
42:25-54:53 Train Meeting, Six Billion People And You, Jack And Nancy Meet, Nancy’s Family
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| 06 Mar 2023 | Every Rom Com 56: He's Just Not That Into You | 02:01:11 | |
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.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: For more information on Scarlet Johansson, check out Episode 13 on “Lost in Translation: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/5dbd0d79/every-rom-com-13-lost-in-translation For more information on Ben Affleck, check out episode 34 on “Chasing Amy”: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/e5d66e22/every-rom-com-34-chasing-amy... | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | Every Rom Com 57: Think Like A Man | 02:37:12 | |
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/
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16:48-23:50 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts
More Info On “Think Like A Man”: https://www.bet.com/photo-gallery/yfbzum/20-reasons-why-we-love-think-like-a-man/2l4uad https://www.dga.org/Craft/DGAQ/All-Articles/1402-Spring-2014/Tim-Story.aspx
To hear our thoughts on related movie “He’s Just Not That Into You”, check out Every Rom Com episode 56: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/4e5eec46/every-rom-com-56-hes-just-not-that-into-you
23:50-29:43 General Opinion
29:43-51:33 Cast & Crew In-Depth
More On Tim Story: https://www.dga.org/Craft/DGAQ/All-Articles/1402-Spring-2014/Tim-Story.aspx https://ndigo.com/2016/03/03/11666/
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| 19 Apr 2023 | Every Rom Com 58: Top Hat | 02:18:32 | |
Join Every Rom Com as we begin our Musicals series with the Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers classic “Top Hat”! We talk about the early days of musicals, and how Astaire revolutionized the genre; we discuss Rogers’ own genius and how she stuck by a costuming choice that elevated one of cinema’s most iconic scenes; and we discuss whether there may have been a gay subtext at play in scenes between hilarious character actors Edward Everett Horton and Eric Blore! All this and much more as we dive into a movie that’s sure to become part of your rotation if it isn’t already an old favorite! We’re joined for this episode by the wonderful and knowledgeable Poppy of the Confessions of A Closet Romantic podcast!
0:00-10:03 Introduction to the Musicals Series, Our Favorite Musicals Find Poppy’s Podcast Here: https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com/ Follow Poppy On Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppy_confesses
10:03-16:37 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts Full Trailer From YouTube Channel “Lorelle Shorten” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHyJfvlhP-s Sources For Many Interesting Facts: The Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Book by Arlene Croce “Top Hat” DVD Commentary
16:37-21:24 General Opinion
21:24-35:40 Cast & Crew In-Depth More Info On Fred Astaire: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Fred-Astaire More Info On Ginger Rogers: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ginger-Rogers https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/164119%7C61650/Ginger-Rogers/#biography For a bit more on Irving Berlin, you can listen to Every Rom Com episode 52 on “White Christmas”: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/4ec870a3/every-rom-com-52-white-christmas 35:40-41:31 Brief Intro To Early Hollywood Musicals
41:31-52:34 Opening Of The Movie, Edward Everett Horton And Eric Blore, Is There A Gay Subtext In “Top Hat”? Some Sources I Used For Evidence Of Gay Subtext: | |||
| 11 May 2023 | Every Rom Com 59: On The Town | 02:08:14 | |
Join Every Rom Com as we continue our Musicals series with “On The Town”, a film with an all-star cast, including the legendary Gene Kelly! We’ll discuss the innovations Kelly brought to the movie musical, talk about actresses Vera Ellen and Betty Garrett, and choose our favorite songs and dance numbers! We’ll also discuss the real-life inspiration for Miss Turnstiles - New York City’s Miss Subways pageant! Whether you’re into film history or men in uniform, don’t miss our episode on this 1940’s classic!
0:00-9:05 Introduction, Stage Musicals vs. Movie Musicals
9:05-22:43 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story, DK Books, Editor Miezan van Zyl, 2015 Red Hot & Blue: A Smithsonian Salute to The American Musical by Amy Henderson and Dwight Blocker, National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution); National Museum of American History (U.S.), 1996 He’s Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly by Cynthia Brideson and Sara Brideson, 2017 Watch Vera Ellen And Gene Kelly In “Slaughter On Tenth Avenue” From “Words And Music”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGawFItqmh0
22:43-25:57 General Opinion
25:57-46:03 Cast And Crew In-Depth More Information On Gene Kelly: https://www.biography.com/actors/gene-kelly https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-fascinating-rotoscoping-animation-of-anchors-aweigh/ He’s Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly by Cynthia Brideson and Sara Brideson, 2017 More Information On Vera Ellen: https://www.nytimes.com/1981/09/02/obituaries/vera-ellen-dancer-in-movies.html More Information On Betty Garett: https://brightlightsfilm.com/who-becomes-a-legend-most-and-why-wasnt-it-betty-garrett/#.ZC2yxD3MLrc
46:03-55:49 Opening Scene, Romance With Sailors, “New York, New York” Montage
55:49-1:04:30 Intro To The Men, “Miss Turnstiles Ballet”, The Real Miss Turnstiles - Miss Subways More Information On The Real Life Miss Turnstiles - Miss Subways: | |||
| 25 May 2023 | Every Rom Com 60: The Music Man | 02:36:15 | |
This week our Musicals series leads us into contemporary topics of book bans, moral panics, and representation as Jen discusses “The Music Man” with Jess Salow, an archivist and Curator of Black Collections at the Arizona State University Library and the co-host of the Bawdy Literati Podcast! We also cover the impressive careers of Meredith Wilson, Robert Preston, and Shirley Jones; talk about the making of the film; sigh over the romance of it all; and Jen sings far too many song snippets! Don’t miss this fascinating discussion of an older musical that still speaks to the present moment, even as modern creators think about how to move it into the future.
0:00-8:22 Favorite Childhood Musicals, Updates On The Bawdy Literati Podcast Bio For Guest Host, Jess Salow: Jess is an archivist/librarian and an avid reader and videogamer. She is also the co-host of Bawdy Literati, a podcast that explores "fiction that fucks". She has been reading romance/erotica since she was a tween and considers romance/erotica her favorite genre to read. While Jess doesn't lean into the romcom genre when watching movies, as she is more of a Action/Sci Fi fan with The Day After Tomorrow (2004) and Independence Day (1996) as some of her favorites, she does enjoy some romcoms including You've Got Mail (1998), The Wedding Singer (1998), and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) as some of her favorite romcoms of all time. She has three cats and has been with her partner for 25 years. Listen To Jess And Asa On Bawdy Literati!: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EdSIkpkb4UWVukx8EfD0w?si=yJxvNJYUQ2Sx9jqpgB5CEw&nd=1 Connect With Bawdy Literati On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bawdyliterati/ Support Every Rom Com Here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom
8:22-19:40 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/16105/the-music-man#articles-reviews?articleId=12694 Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story, DK Books, Editor Miezan van Zyl, 2015 Red Hot & Blue: A Smithsonian Salute to The American Musical by Amy Henderson and Dwight Blocker, National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution); National Museum of American History (U.S.), 1996 “Right Here In River City” documentary from “The Music Man” DVD special edition
19:40-34:27 Cast & Crew In-Depth More Information On Robert Preston: | |||
| 01 Jun 2023 | Every Rom Com 61: Xanadu | 02:00:49 | |
This week on Every Rom Com, Jen and Cybil explore the magic of the 1980 cult classic “Xanadu”! If you’ve never seen it, check out our spoiler-free section to find out why you should! If you’re already a fan, join us for the lowdown on the script, cast & crew, filming locations, and more! We’ll also talk Greek muses, the roller-skating culture of the 70’s and 80’s, and the music of ELO and Olivia Newton-John! Don’t walk away - all you have to do is press play!
0:00-9:30 Introduction, The Music of Olivia Newton-John and ELO
9:30-24:41 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/xanadu-was-bad-it-launched-razzies-1980-1169097/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0lug355Fuw Olivia Newton-John In Her Own Words, BBC special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrp-4dqHECM Going Back to Xanadu - from 2008 DVD release https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD5VdlPheYI Making Xanadu TV special from 1980 https://people.com/movies/xanadu-35th-anniversary-20-things-you-didnt-know/ https://ew.com/article/2007/07/06/why-people-love-xanadu/ https://oddlystupid.wixsite.com/xanadu/bobbie-mannix-interview
24:41-30:34 General Opinion
30:34-49:55 Cast & Crew In-Depth For More On Olivia Newton-John https://www.biography.com/musicians/olivia-newton-john https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a40847842/olivia-newton-john-cause-of-death-breast-cancer/ https://www.onjcancercentre.org/ | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | Every Rom Com 63: Can't Hardly Wait | 02:27:37 | |
This week, join all 4 original hosts of Every Rom Com as we kick off our High School movies series by celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Can’t Hardly Wait”! Find out which characters ended up on the cutting room floor, which actor was so stoned he couldn’t remember shooting the movie, and which future stars showed up in minor roles! Plus, we start the whole show off with a high school movies trivia quiz and later get personal and share who we were in our senior years! Whether you were a ‘Denise Fleming’, an ‘Amanda Beckett’, or, maybe especially, a ‘Yearbook Girl’, there’s something for you in this episode!
0:00-17:22 Intro To The High School Series, High School Movies TRIVIA QUIZ! More On History Of Teenagers: https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2018/02/brief-history-teenagers/ Paula Abdul “Rush, Rush” Video Featuring Keanu Reeves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqyIaNWP0T0 Click Here To Support The Show!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom
17:22-27:00 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.theringer.com/movies/2018/6/11/17442324/cant-hardly-wait-20th-anniversary https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/80481/10-fateful-facts-about-cant-hardly-wait https://www.vh1.com/news/ecgx83/ethan-embry-cant-hardly-wait Other Information From DVD Extras
27:00-33:23 General Opinion
33:23-46:02 Cast & Crew In-Depth For more information on writers/directors Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/1b1588d7/every-rom-com-9-leap-year More Information On Jennifer Love Hewitt: https://www.biography.com/actors/jennifer-love-hewitt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_recorded_by_Jennifer_Love_Hewitt | |||
| 10 Jun 2023 | Every Rom Com 62: Mamma Mia | 02:33:11 | |
This week on Every Rom Com we finish our Musicals series with a wedding, a Greek island, three possible dads, and an ABBA explosion, as we take on the blockbuster jukebox musical, “Mamma Mia!” We’ll talk about love over 40 with Poppy from Confessions of a Closet Romantic; give a brief introduction to ABBA, including some deep cuts; share an overview of Meryl Streep’s legendary career; and throw in some bizarre Greek mythology for good measure! We’ll also talk about the history of the jukebox musical, and give you some other recommendations in that genre in our double features section! If you’re all alone, when the pretty birds have flown, take a chance on us, and press play!
0:00-11:20 Introduction, Jukebox Musicals
Find Poppy’s Work Here:
FInd One Of Poppy’s Previous Episodes Related To “Mamma Mia” Here: https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com/love-romance-over-40-part-2/
11:20-23:45 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(musical) https://abbasite.com/articles/mamma-mia-the-movie-2/ Additional Source: Special Features “Mamma Mia” DVD
23:45-31:12 General Opinion
31:12-44:34 Cast & Crew In-Depth
For More Information On Meryl Streep: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Meryl-Streep
For More Information On Phyllida Lloyd: https://inews.co.uk/culture/film/phyllida-lloyd-herself-mamma-mia-interview-1187138 44:34-56:37 Opening/I Have A Dream, Sophie’s Friends Arrive/Honey Honey
56:37-1:05:20 The Guests Arrive
1:05:20-1:11:40 A Brief Introduction To ABBA
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| 01 Jul 2023 | Every Rom Com 64: Some Kind of Wonderful | 02:34:20 | |
“Some Kind of Wonderful” may be the last of the John Hughes teen rom coms, but it’s first in our hearts! This week Sophia and Jen are joined by Neil, the man behind the popular Twitter account @neilbelieves, to discuss one of our favorites, as we continue our High School Movies series! We’ll look into the troubled development phase of the movie, which temporarily drew in another legendary director; we’ll explore the careers of Mary Stuart Masterson, Eric Stoltz, and Lea Thompson; we’ll discuss the movie’s spectacular “kiss that kills”; and we’ll talk about high school movie tropes from over-the-top detentions to truly horrible bullies! Plus, check out our unexpected, decades-too-late sequel idea!
0:00-13:06 Introduction. Introducing Neil from @neilbelieves on Twitter! Guest Introduction: Neil is passionately drawn to John Hughes films and 80’s cinema in general. He’s also an amateur photographer with a love for food, adventure, and witty banter! You can find Neil on Twitter @Neilbelieves and also on Instagram at @Neilwbphotography! Find Neil here: Twitter @Neilbelieves Instagram @Neilwbphotography Support Every Rom Com Here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom
13:06-26:00 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts Sources For Interesting Facts: https://ew.com/movies/2019/02/11/john-hughes-some-kind-of-wonderful-oral-history/ https://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/some-kind-of-wonderful-howard-deutch/ https://www.laweekly.com/the-l-a-of-john-hughes-some-kind-of-wonderful-30-years-later/ Books: You Couldn’t Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact On A Generation, by Susannah Gora John Hughes: A Life In Film by Kirk Honeycutt
26:00-31:34 General Opinion
31:34-45:54 Cast & Crew In-Depth More On Lea Thompson: https://www.hollywood.com/general/lea-thompson-thanks-mikhail-baryshnikov-for-acting-career-59561786
45:54-55:03 Opening Sequence, Keith’s Family Life
55:03-1:11:50 Intro to Watts, Hardy And Amanda, Neil’s High School Life, Class In High School
1:11:50-1:21:49 Keith Tells Watts About Amanda, Having A Crush On A Friend, Hardy At The Gas Station
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| 05 Aug 2023 | Every Rom Com 65: Sixteen Candles | 02:50:52 | |
This week on Every Rom Com we’re diving deep on the first of the John Hughes teen rom coms, “Sixteen Candles”! We’ll discuss the cultural associations with turning sixteen, as well as the enduring charm of Molly Ringwald, and how Jake Ryan became one of the most memorable and desirable cinematic love interests. We’ll also dig into several ways this movie hasn’t aged well, from sexual harassment and rape culture, to the complex layers of Gedde Watanabe’s portrayal of the foreign exchange student, Long Duk Dong. This is our longest episode yet, but don’t miss this in-depth episode on a high school movie that helped define an entire genre!
0:00-9:39 Introduction - Favorite High School Movies/TV Shows Visit us here: https://www.everyromcom.com/ Help us out here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom
9:39-21:00 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts You Couldn’t Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact on a Generation, by Susannah Gora https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/john-hughes-in-memory
21:00-26:58 General Opinion
26:58-45:51 Cast & Crew In-Depth More Information On John Hughes: https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/08/movies/08appraisal.html https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/12/opinion/12ringwald.html?searchResultPosition=1 https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Hughes-American-film-director More Information On Molly Ringwald: | |||
| 19 Aug 2023 | Every Rom Com 66: To All The Boys I've Loved Before | 02:23:55 | |
This week Every Rom Com is leaving John Hughes (mostly) behind to enter the world of the Netflix teen rom com, with the popular 2018 streaming hit, “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before”! We’ll discuss the film’s Asian-American representation, talk about the trend of YA novel adaptations, explore the fake-dating trope, and rate Peter Kavinsky as a rom com love interest! Cybil and Jen are joined this week by Ryan Pak, from the Soundtrack Your Life podcast!
0:00-11:21 Introducing Ryan Pak from the Soundtrack Your Life podcast! GUEST BIO: Ryan has a degree in Film Studies, and he’s a musician. So, Soundtrack Your Life is the perfect intersection of his two main passions. Plus, he’s an avid music fan—hunting down rare songs from his favorite bands has familiarized him with many obscure soundtracks over the years. It's been so gratifying for him to hear fellow film and music enthusiasts share their stories of why they love soundtracks! Where To Find Ryan’s Work: Website: https://www.soundtrackyourlife.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundtrackcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/soundtrack_your
11:21-20:01 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts http://www.koreatimesus.com/hollywood-come-calling-for-jenny-hans-ya-books/
20:01-26:35 General Opinion
26:35-35:38 Cast & Crew In-Depth More Info On Jenny Han: http://www.koreatimesus.com/hollywood-come-calling-for-jenny-hans-ya-books/ More Info On Lana Condor: | |||
| 14 Sep 2023 | Every Rom Com 67: Alex Strangelove | 02:49:57 | |
This week on Every Rom Com we’re exploring the world of gay teen rom coms as we discuss “Alex Strangelove” with Clayton from the Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies podcast. We talk about coming out narratives and coming out in real life; discuss the movie’s hilarious scenes, hot chemistry, and what we thought could have been better; and we get into the careers of up and coming actors Daniel Doheny and Antonio Marziale, and director Craig Johnson (“The Skeleton Twins”, “Wilson”). This episode gets hilarious, heartfelt, and personal - don’t miss it, or the underrated teen film “Alex Strangelove”!
0:00-12:38 Introduction. Introducing Clayton from the Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies podcast! Guest Bio: Clayton is a queer podcaster from the Midwest. He loves all types of films, has survived cancer - twice, is 3.5 years sober which is the thing he is the most proud of, and one time met Shania Twain while he was out eating Italian! Now he gets to do what he loves, which is talking about movies with as many people as possible. (And Beauty and the Beast is the best film of all time) Find Clayton’s Work Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-who-like-men-who-like-movies/id1641616911 Follow Clayton Here: Podcast: https://twitter.com/TripleMMMPod https://www.instagram.com/triplemmmpod/ Personal: https://twitter.com/justhappy2cu
12:39-22:41 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak48fqNRJWc https://moveablefest.com/craig-johnson-alex-strangelove/ https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/news/alex-strangelove-10-years-to-make/
22:41-29:35 General Opinion
29:35-39:26 Cast & Crew In-Depth More Info On Cast & Crew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak48fqNRJWc https://qburgh.com/antonio-marziale-is-provocative-with-purpose/ | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | Every Rom Com 68: Grease | 02:12:19 | |
This week Every Rom Com continues our high school movies series with one of the most popular musicals of all time - “Grease”! We discuss cast members John Travolta and Stockard Channing, talk about our favorite songs and most relatable Pink Ladies, and sift through the feminist and not-so-feminist aspects of this late 70’s film. We’re joined this week by returning guest, Steve from the For me these Films R the Juice movie podcast!
0:00-11:20 Introduction with guest Steve Doyle from For me these Films R the Juice podcast, Differences between high school in the U.S. and UK To Check Out “For Me These Films R The Juice”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-me-these-films-r-the-juice/id1592377993 Social Media Links:
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11:20-20:54 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/grease-cast-now-movie-turns-40-1084136/ https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/01/grease-movie-musical-john-travolta-olivia-newton-john //www.lamag.com/culturefiles/grease-moyfvie-locations-los-angelv4a D/ Hollywood Musicals, The 101 Greatest Song-And-Dance Movies of All Time by Ken Bloom, 2010 Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc. Musicals, The Definitive Illustrated Story, 2015 DK Publishing Director and Choreographer Commentary on “Grease” DVD
20:54-29:09 General Opinion
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| 30 Jan 2024 | Every Rom Com 69: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure | 02:32:15 | |
Every Rom Com is back with episode 69 (dudes!), and nothing could be more fitting than taking a trip back in time to one of the most famous bromances of all with 1989’s “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure”! Jen is joined by David Rosen of the Piecing it Together podcast and her most excellent brother and history aficionado, Ishtar Howell, to discuss what’s so great about this movie, and learn some historical and cinematic facts along the way! As always, stay tuned to the very end for some bodacious double feature recommendations for your next movie night!
0:00-11:56 (Re)-Introduction to today’s guests!
To find more from David Rosen:
Podcasting: Piecing it Together podcast: https://www.piecingpod.com Follow on Twitter/X @piecingpod https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod
Music: Follow on Twitter/X @bydavidrosen https://davidrosen.bandcamp.com/
To find more from Ishtar Howell:
https://www.youtube.com/@ishtarishaya https://www.ascension-meditation.com/ https://www.awakenedlightastrology.com/
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11:56-24:58 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts
https://mashable.com/article/bill-ted-excellent-adventure-pitch-ed-solomon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pFiVLCbo0Q Reeves and Winter interview https://www.gamesradar.com/bill-and-ted-excellent-adventure-cult-classic/ | |||
| 13 Apr 2024 | Every Rom Com Now Streaming April 2024 | 00:23:18 | |
Every Rom Com is back with our special bonus show, Now Streaming! It’s been 2 years, so Cybil and Jen have saved up some treasures to recommend, from Oscar nominees like “Past Lives” to the latest Netflix releases like “Players”! Jen will also wax poetic about her affection for the free streaming service, Tubi! Join us now for another set of rom-com and rom-com adjacent recommendations! Find us: everyromcom.com Follow us:
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| 04 May 2024 | Every Rom Com 70: Drive Me Crazy | 02:11:17 | |
This week on Every Rom Com, we continue our High School Movies series with a look at the under-seen 1999 gem, “Drive Me Crazy”! We discuss the careers of stars Melissa Joan Hart and Adrian Grenier; highlight songs from the movie’s eclectic soundtrack; and open with a discussion of some of our favorite comfort rom coms! Plus, don’t miss our double feature recommendations for your next rom com movie marathon!
0:00-11:02 Introduction; What Are Your Comfort Rom-Coms?
11:02-20:58 TRAILER Basic Info; Interesting Facts https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/drive-me-crazy-1999 https://www.today.com/popculture/melissa-joan-hart-looks-back-making-drive-me-crazy-britney-t143999 More on Time Zone High Books: https://www.fictiondb.com/series/time-zone-high-todd-strasser~17420.htm Britney Spears Guest Spot On “Sabrina: The Teenage Witch”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U5qZTWNjDY
20:58-25:07 General Opinion
25:07-34:40 Cast & Crew In-Depth More On Melissa Joan Hart: https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/343798%7C0/Melissa-Joan-Hart/#biography https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/29/entertainment/melissa-joan-hart-nashville-school-shooting/index.html | |||
| 23 May 2024 | Every Rom Com Now Streaming: May 2024 | 00:21:44 | |
This month our bonus show, Now Streaming, has turned into a Nicholas Galitzine love-fest, with
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| 25 Oct 2024 | Every Rom Com 71: Valley Girl | 02:23:09 | |
He’s cool; she’s hot. She’s from the Valley; he’s not! This weekend stop the world and melt with Every Rom Com as we enter our “L.A. Stories” series with the 1983 cult classic “Valley Girl.” We’ll discuss pioneering female director Martha Coolidge, get into the movie’s bitchin’ soundtrack, and of course dive deep into Valley Girl culture. We’ll also tackle important topics, like “what’s up with that crazy clown doll?” IYKYK
0:00-8:43 Intro, Favorite L.A.-Set Movies
8:43-23:30 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts
For More Information on “Valley Girl”: https://floodmagazine.com/77725/in-conversation-the-stars-of-the-original-valley-girl-movie-reunite/ https://www.filmcomment.com/blog/present-tense-martha-coolidge/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/11/movies/valley-girl.html https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/nicolas-cage-valley-girl-acting-advice-1234827418/ Brat Pack America by Kevin Smokler (2016) Ultimate History of the 80’s Teen Movie by James King (2018) Conversations With Directors: An Anthology of Interviews from Literature/Film Quarterly (2008) Director Martha Coolidge’s commentary on the DVD 23:30-28:42 General Opinion
28:42-40:11 Cast & Crew In-Depth
For More Information on Martha Coolidge: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Martha-Coolidge https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2158
For More Information on Deborah Foreman: https://floodmagazine.com/77725/in-conversation-the-stars-of-the-original-valley-girl-movie-reunite/
40:11-50:00 Opening Of The Movie, The Mall
50:00-1:04:38 Valley Girl Culture Overview
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