Confessions of a Closet Romantic
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWelcome to Confessions of a Closet Romantic, a sweet and sexy show highlighting the smartest, most engaging romantic stories on the big and small screen — sometimes books— that share a common takeaway.
I'm a writer, former film student and book reviewer who has loved romance forever — those hopeful, heartwarming and dramatic stories about sex, romance, connection and love. I've always felt shamed for loving this genre, but not anymore!
Every two weeks, I'll be your ridiculously enthusiastic, gushing, affectionate companion as we explore a diverse range of sexy, compelling love stories. Romance lovers, never feel shame, and never watch alone! Join me!
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Episodes
Come for the Suspense, Stay for the Romance: Death Comes to Pemberley & The Scapegoat
October 29, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBSend us a Text Message. https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com Death Comes to Pemberley trailer. Anna Maxwell Martin is one of my favorite Elizabeths, too. It's based on a book by P.D. James The Scapegoat trailer The Scapegoat book by Daphne du Maurier The foreplay to the train make-out clip from North by Northwest Notorious, full movie. That Scene comes right at the end. Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, please click share in your podcast app and tell your frie...
Slightly Scary Romance: The Woman in White
October 22, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.66 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode I talk about the visually stunning 2018 miniseries The Woman in White, a creepy romantic mystery perfect for Halloween. http://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com Where to stream The Woman in White 2018 WiW miniseries trailer and fantastic "sizzle reel" 1948 WiW movie trailer Trailer for the dark and sometimes humorous Sleepy Hollow Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, please click share in your podcast app and tell your friends! T...
Romantic Rewinds and Binges: Outlander/A Discovery of Witches
October 15, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode I talk about my latest binges and obsessive romance rewinds, Outlander and A Discovery of Witches, and try to answer the question: am I going nuts? http://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com Outlander S1 trailer A Discovery of Witches S1 trailer. That Kiss comes right at the end. All Souls Trilogy books. The article I mention. Another fun article on the topic. Music mentioned in the Confessional: Lissie's amazing cover of Go Your Own Way I ...
Can't Stop Extra: Unrequited Love, Sherlock Style
October 09, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this extra episode, I talk about one of my favorite tiny romantic moments in the clever detective drama Sherlock. https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com The Christmas Scene (tag says "dearest Sherlock" not "Merry Christmas, Sherlock," even better): https://youtu.be/ulYsQ7-w4PU A fun video compilation of some of the best Sherlock moments: https://youtu.be/OJ8eQZLcfXA Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, please click share in your podcast app an...
All the Words Romance/Before Sunrise, Before Sunset & Destination Wedding
October 01, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, I talk about some of the wordiest rom coms ever, and why I can't get enough of these romances. Show notes at: http://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com This clip from Destination Wedding is the scene just prior to the one I discuss in this episode. You say puma, I say mountain lion, it's all hysterical: https://youtu.be/ICVNRU90Z-Q The Q&A scene from Before Sunrise: https://youtu.be/sbwzV4cN90I And the stop the car scene from Before Sunset: ht...
Can't Stop Extra: The Last Tycoon/The Matt Bomer Experience
September 25, 2020 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.57 MBSend us a Text Message. In this extra episode, I continue talking about the actor Matt Bomer, because I can't get enough of his performance in The Last Tycoon. Someone, rescue me… https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com The Last Tycoon trailer: https://youtu.be/KnRIv-QNtjg Pure glamor: https://condenaststore.com/featured/norma-shearer-and-irving-thalberg-in-a-garden-edward-steichen.html?product=poster Oh, this picture: https://artsmeme.com/2009/01/15/jewish-prince-of-hollywood/ Mo...
The Grabby Kiss/Becoming Jane
September 18, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode I talk about some of my favorite visual romantic tropes— like a grab and a kiss and passion in the woods, used so well in the movie Becoming Jane. Becoming Jane movie trailer: https://youtu.be/qmd-ej9Hx20 That Dance: https://youtu.be/mXoa7RcYT8M Emma proposal scene: https://youtu.be/LTgOLHxQ9mM More about Jane Austen's early life: https://www.notablebiographies.com/An-Ba/Austen-Jane.html Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, please clic...
Chemical Hearts: Back to Senior Year
September 04, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBSend us a Text Message. I'm revisiting the romantic ups and downs of senior year on this episode with the help of a fantastic new movie called Chemical Hearts. Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, please click share in your podcast app and tell your friends! Thanks for listening!
Goodbye Romance Shame/Mr Malcolm's List
September 01, 2020 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MBSend us a Text Message. I'm finally saying goodbye to shame about loving romance, and talking about the book Mr. Malcolm's List. Show notes at confessionsofaclosetromantic.com Support the Show. If you enjoyed this episode, please click share in your podcast app and tell your friends! Thanks for listening!