Starring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman, not to mention Peter Gallagher, this episode is from long ago and we somehow forgot to upload it. And best of all, it stars our friend Laura! We talk Christmas trees, Christmas ruses, and Chicago. We miss you, Laura!
There is a reason J. Law won the Oscar for this movie and it was nominated in every acting category. It's so good! The most recent great romcom? Perhaps! We also discuss running, dancing, and thank you notes. Justin, shockingly, saves them for a bad day.
In a classic romcom mix-up, newly dating James and Hailey end up on each other's trains home for the holidays. He's royalty, shes working class, and their families don't know they're dating. What shenanigans will ensue? We’re back, baby!
It’s been a loooong time since we recorded this episode, so I can’t remember really anything we talked about. But according to Justin’s notes, we talked a lot about wine! Big surprise!
We really need to get back to recording…
This week we cover Easy A, starring Emma Stone and Amanda Bynes—one in her first starring role and the other in her last movie role ever.
We have special guest and Youth Correspondent Olivia on to help us decipher all of this youth culture, even for a movie from when we were the youths.
We can all agree that Stanely Tucci and Patricia Clarkson are amazing, and we with they were our parents. Also considered: Peter Malone is the new secret (even to him) identity of Post Malone; boots should be allowed in school bc they can fit extra-long tampons; Sarah has met many famous people; and what does this movie say about female empowerment?
All that and more, so tune in.
Starring John Cusack and Ione Skye, this true 80s classic holds up as one of the strangest combinations of a romcom and a father-daughter relationship tested by a daughter growing up and a father going to prison. We discuss the needle John Mahoney threaded there, and we dive into whether to tell your parents you lost your virginity, the required weirdness of driving instructors, and Justin’s semi-retired life. Plus, a giant boombox.
This episode discussion revolves around time travel, quantum theory, and existential dread and the meaning of life--you know, normal romcom stuff. With our special guest Laura, we delve into having a relationship in a time loop and how amazingly similar it is to having a relationship during a pandemic. No wonder this is the highest grossing movie ever for Hulu.
Also, Justin practices eulogies while driving alone, prompting us to want to publish a book titled "Eulogies for my Not-Dead Friends," coming out in the fall (jk).
Dinosaurs, crossbows, cunnilingus. Run, don’t walk, to see this movie if you haven’t already.
Just in time for Christmas, this delightful lesbian rom-com has a cast chock full of queer actors and powerhouses, like our very own favorite Dan Levy. But somehow, we still make this episode mostly about us, sharing stories about our own experiences in gay bars, awkward family Christmas moments, and the joy of the White Elephant gift exchange.
This movie is so good that we unilaterally recommend it to anyone and everyone. It is heartwarming, timely, funny, and pretty much a perfect rom-com. And to all a good night!
This week, we go back to the year 2000, when basketball and hiphop were perhaps even cooler than they are now. Produced by Spike Lee and directed and written by Gina Prince-Bythewood (a lady!), this modern classic is told in four quarters. Justin talking about Dick Vital and Sarah talking about HS band is inevitable. But we also delve into the history of the Black Eyed Peas, sexy R&B music, and sly glances as wieners. Alfrie Woodard doesn't age, but are you in good hands?
This week, we capitalize on being six weeks late to covering the Netflix fall romp through the idyllic neighborhoods of Seattle that is Love, Guaranteed. What can we say? This is a classic no hurt romcom: you won't find a tragic past, a missing spouse, a horrible boss, or a mean spirited neighbor in this movie. If you're looking for some fall fun and a serious suspension of disbelief ala the Lifetime network, you've come to the right movie! We do have fun taking this one apart, and we may spend a little too much time recasting, but we can all agree that Heather Graham is a real gem.
This week, we have special guest Mike Donohoe to discuss heavy hitter How to Lose a Guy, a Hudson-McConaughey classic. We discuss whether Justin is a bad boy, if we've ever made wagers about relationships, and whether all really is "love in fair and war." Mike clearly doesn't think McConaughey is as sexy or alluring as Justin does, but does anyone?
This episode is over a year old. Our special guest Spicy Dave made it incredibly hard to edit due to yelling, inappropriate comments, and offensive topics. However, he did drink a 40 and suggest that everyone take off their shirts. We also discuss getting caught masturbating, Ryan Gosling's chest, and the worthiness of expensive liquor. Can you tell we were all over the place?
This week, we cover the Netflix movie The Half of It, which is a cover of the classic Cyrano de Bergerac. Is this a teen movie? Is this a new twist on an old story with an LGBTQ lens? Is this an immigrant story? Perhaps a Bildungsroman? Yes, yes, a thousand times yes. We also indulge in a Greek mythology and philosophy lesson (sorry), a sex ed lesson (yay), and the majesty of Gordon Lightfoot. Novogratz rules!
Starring Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan, this week we rediscover a gem of a movie perfect for quarantine times. We discuss whether our relationships would survive a coma, what constitutes good dating advice, and what our dealbreakers/necessities are (i.e. Star Wars, the Muppets, and Seinfeld). And, yes, I know Bob Marley wrote "Redemption Song." I'm kicking myself, too.
This week, we dive into the meta moment with "Isn't It Romantic," starring mostly Rebel Wilson and Adam Devine. Justin and Sarah discuss whether Adam Devine could go full Hanks and have a dramatic movie career. We talk ice cream and caffeine and all those boring old people decisions we have to make now. And we talk future rom-com writing opportunities with karaoke and "My prom date took my job" as a working title. Is it still pandemic time? What day is it again?
This week/month/what day is it? we dunk our way into White Men Can’t Jump. Woody Harrleson surprises everyone, including Justin, with his real basketball skills. Wesley Snipes could be the name of a white British man (a la 30 Rock). Rosie Perez allows Sarah to talk about her Jeopardy! experience and remember her grade school brush with fame. Rosie also challenges Justin to learn how to be a better listener and partner. But the real question we try to answer is: could this be a romantic comedy? What would Gene Shallot say?
Our first sequel! In this lovely Netflix follow-up to the juggernaut To All the Boys I Loved Before, we come back to see what's up with Laura Jean and Peter now that they're an item. And we find out what exactly happened to John Ambrose and the letter he unintentionally received from Laura Jean. Justin can't remember anyone or anything from the first movie, so we have to do a little reviewing. We discuss Valentine's Day during our school years, day dates, ice cream sandwiches, and Fakesgiving!