Hold Up?
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsThe podcast where we watch our favorite rom coms and decide whether they hold up. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Something's Gotta Give
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 57 minutes - 41.7 MBThis week we discuss the "Jack Nicholson Dates A Woman His Own Age or I Guess 8 Years Younger" classic "Something's Gotta Give." As with every great Nancy Meyers movie, there's discussions of great kitchens, beige clothing, and the JLO movie and documentary we refuse to watch. Don't forget to rate review and subscribe and join our Patreon for bonus episodes and content! Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund here and World Central Kitchen here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hos...
The Prince and Me
March 26, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 37.1 MBIn honor of the current royal shenanigans, this week we discuss The Prince & Me and if we'd want to marry into a royal family. We also discuss the JLo documentary we have not watched and try to guess Julia Styles' IMDB "known for." Tune in, like, subscribe, tell your friends, and don't marry a prince. K byeeeeeee Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund here and Doctors Without Borders here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
P.S. I Love You
March 12, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 32.7 MBThis week we race against the clock that is Allison's dying computer battery to bring you our thoughts on "P.S. I Love You." We have lots of thoughts on terrible Irish accents, how this movie should have been cast, and if the central premise is cruel or not. Digressions include New York actors, a debate on whether Harry Connick Jr. is really attractive or not, and Kathy Bates supremacy. Don't forget to like and subscribe and join our Patreon for bonus episodes and content. Donate the the P...
Win A Date With Tad Hamilton
February 27, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutes - 40.6 MBIs there a show of love greater than a man knowing how many smiles you have? Does everyone have multiple smiles or is having different ones unique to Kate Bosworth like multiple eye colors? These are just some of the many questions we attempt to answer in our latest episode on the early aughts ride that is "Win A Date With Tad Hamilton." We also talk books, problematic TV stars, and Kathryn Hahn Supremacy. Listen, tell your friends, rate and subscribe, and obviously figure out how many smile...
Celeste and Jesse Forever
February 13, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 44.4 MBA divorce rom com! It's funny! And sad! Tune in as we discuss this Rashida Jones/Andy Samberg romantic dramedy. Also maybe starring Chris Pine? There's some debate. Rate, review, subscribe and join our Patreon for bonus episodes and perks! Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund here and Doctors Without Borders here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Ugly Truth
January 30, 2024 08:01 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBThe ugly truth about The Ugly Truth is very ugly. That convoluted nonsense of a sentence is better than anything in this movie. Join us as we discuss horrible gender tropes, misogynists who learn nothing, and the women who love them anyway. Is there anything redeeming about this movie? No, but come hear us rant about it! And if you watched this terrible movie just to listen to our podcast, we will give you a month free of our patreon as an apology. Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relie...
The Switch
January 17, 2024 22:07 - 43 minutes - 33.2 MBCan a movie that starts with secret insemination possibly hold up? No, but we’re going to talk about the Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman movie anyway. A weird premise and questionable chemistry, but at least there’s a cute kid. Digressions include “Does Jeff Goldblum know he’s in a movie?”, celebrity scientologists, and Patrick Wilson’s hot wife. Tune in, rate, review and subscribe! Join our Patreon here. Read the short story this movie is based on here. Donate to the Palestinian Childr...
New Year's Eve
January 02, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes - 37.4 MBFifty storylines, no chemistry. The brain behind Pretty Woman and Princess Diaries brings us a much worse movie. We’re expected to believe Michelle Pfeiffer is dowdy, Katherine Heigl and Jon Bon Jovi have both met and are attracted to each other, and Lea Michele doesn’t want to sing? Come on. Join us to talk about this insane movie and tell us what parts are most shocking to you. Rate, review and subscribe and most importantly have a safe and happy 2024! Get bonus content on Patreon Hos...
Love Actually Re-Release
December 26, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 37.8 MBAs a special holiday treat, please enjoy the re-release of our very first episode from 2018, Love Actually. We were wide-eyed, hopeful young podcasters without mics. Thanks for sticking around for 5 years. Have a lovely holiday and a Happy New Year! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Four Christmases
December 19, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 32.4 MBA love story about two people who hate each other solving their problems by deciding to have a baby they don’t want. What could go wrong? At least it’s Christmas. Join us for the Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon family romp. Conversations include Reese Witherspoon’s terrible wig, Vince Vaughn’s audacity, and why do all these people have southern accents in Northern California. Listen, rate, review and subscribe! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
This Christmas
December 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBIt’s the holiday season! And after five years of Christmas movies, we still have one delightful holiday film left to watch! Join us as we discuss This Christmas, an early aughts family Christmas romp that is definitely better than The Family Stone (fight us). We discuss the perfect movie man (Joe), problematic actors, and the kindness of letting bookies stay for the holidays. Listen, rate, review and subscribe! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Her
November 21, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 27.8 MBWe are strong, confident, women who can admit when they’re wrong, and we were wrong about Her. A movie about a man who can’t handle a relationship with a human woman so falls in love with an AI can actually hold up. Listen to hear our thoughts, tell us yours, and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fools Rush In
November 07, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 44.4 MBThis week, in honor of Matthew Perry, we revisit one of our childhood favorites Fools Rush In, a charming and deeply underrated rom com that proves surprise pregnancies can lead to lasting love, the best place to give birth is on a bridge in the rain, and (hot take) Salma Hayek is a good actor. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Casper
October 24, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 29.5 MBOrphans, an inventor driven insane by his child’s death, a villain driven to madness by an obsession with money and power. Did we change it up and watch a gritty drama this week? No, no, this is beloved children’s romp “Casper.” We debate the importance of continuity and rules in this paranormal world but come to one inarguable conclusion: Bill Pullman is hot. Listen, rate, review and subscribe! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Death Becomes Her
October 10, 2023 05:56 - 25.7 MBA 1992 feminist masterpiece about the cost of staying beautiful. In this week’s discussion of Death Becomes Her we make some pretty controversial statements like “Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn are pretty good actresses.” Join us as we discuss this cult classic that may or may not be a romcom but is definitely appropriate for spooky season.
Death Becomes Her
October 10, 2023 05:56 - 35 minutes - 25.7 MBA 1992 feminist masterpiece about the cost of staying beautiful. In this week’s discussion of Death Becomes Her we make some pretty controversial statements like “Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn are pretty good actresses.” Join us as we discuss this cult classic that may or may not be a romcom but is definitely appropriate for spooky season. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fever Pitch
September 26, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.7 MBHappy Fall, ya’ll! This week we dive into Fever Pitch and ponder if the makings of a great romcom is two stars currently embroiled in public scrutiny, a man-child, a girl boss, and baseball season. We have a lengthy digression into the Real Housewives of New York reboot but we make great points so stick around. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe, join our Patreon for bonus content, and donate to the Entertainment Community Fund to help workers affected by the still-ongoing writers and actors...
High Fidelity
September 12, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 33.1 MBInfinite Jest is the book they reference whose name we couldn’t remember. If that didn’t give it away, this week we watched High Fidelity. Allison grappled with how this movie influenced the boys she crushed on in her younger years, Carrie declares this is not a movie for married mothers in their thirties, we both think maybe Jack Black is the second coming of Robin Williams. Don’t come for us, think about it. Anyway, listen, review, and subscribe. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on ...
License To Wed
August 29, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 43.4 MBWhat if Robin Williams was on The Office? Rather, what if every cast member of The Office was in a Robin Williams movie? But wait… it’s not funny. Will it hold up? Join us this week as we discuss License To Wed and its problematic gender roles,” jokes,” and debate if it’s the least Chicago movie ever set in Chicago. You can join our Patreon here and donate to the Entertainment Community Fund here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sabrina(s)
August 15, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 39.8 MBIt’s another double feature! Why are we doing this to ourselves? This week we watched both the 1954 and 1995 versions of Sabrina. Join us as we discuss both movies, ponder the problems of romanticizing old Hollywood, and debate who would play this character now. (Is Harrison Ford stil an option?) Rate, review, and subscribe! Join our Patreon here for bonus episodes and content. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lovebirds
August 01, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week we talk about Lovebirds, a 2020 Kumail Nanjiani/Issa Rae high pandemic era rom com about two dummies struggling with criminals and their relationship. What could go wrong?! It’s got humor, violence and all-too-real couple arguments about whether or not they could win the amazing race. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Princess(es) Diaries
July 18, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBt’s a double feature week with both Princess Diaries and Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. One of these is amazing, one is… not. BUT Chris Pine is there. Along with movie legends, dorky hot girls, a Coppola and a smattering of early aughts Disney channel stars. Join us to hear our thoughts as well as some (light) Taylor Swift criticism and a classic Kelly Clarkson/Mandy Moore discussion. For bonus episodes join our Patreon and donate to the Entertainment Community Fund to help striking W...
American Pie
July 04, 2023 04:00 - 40 MBThe original (maybe) teens losing their virginity before graduating high school movie: American Pie! Can this raunchy comedy about teenage boys trying to get laid possibly hold up? Will we go on a long “Who’s dated who” deep dive? Tune in to find out. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and content, rate, review, and subscribe!
American Pie
July 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 40 MBThe original (maybe) teens losing their virginity before graduating high school movie: American Pie! Can this raunchy comedy about teenage boys trying to get laid possibly hold up? Will we go on a long “Who’s dated who” deep dive? Tune in to find out. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and content, rate, review, and subscribe! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Penelope
June 20, 2023 03:00 - 34 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week we watch a movie that begs the question “Would Christina Ricci be completely unlovable if her face were only slightly less attractive than her normal face?” We also wonder why James McAvoy is famous (not-derogatory), and if “Do you know who I am?” Reese Witherspoon is the best Reese Witherspoon. Join us as we answer all these questions and even discuss “Penelope.” Rate, review, and subscribe and join our patreon for exclusive bonus content. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted o...
Because I Said So
June 06, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 28.8 MBA Diane Keaton, Stephen Collins romcom with musical numbers where Diane Keaton is very much outsung… no not First Wives Club, the lesser known, lesser good Because I Said So. Tune in as we discuss this Mandy Moore mother/daughter romp (or family drama) and debate where it went wrong and spend way more time than we expected talking about Atonement. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
There's Something About Mary
May 23, 2023 21:29 - 24.3 MBA cast of problematic male characters, a non-problematic football player (but actually problematic IRL), and a leading lady whose personality is that she has boobs but doesn’t wear a bra. What could go wrong?! It’s There’s Something About Mary week and there is something about this we just do not like. Listen, tell us your thoughts and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
There's Something About Mary
May 23, 2023 21:29 - 36 minutes - 24.3 MBA cast of problematic male characters, a non-problematic football player (but actually problematic IRL), and a leading lady whose personality is that she has boobs but doesn’t wear a bra. What could go wrong?! It’s There’s Something About Mary week and there is something about this we just do not like. Listen, tell us your thoughts and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Join our Patreon here for bonus episodes and content! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Failure To Launch
May 04, 2023 00:54 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBA mid-aughts McConaughey romcom with lies and antics, nope not that one, this one’s way worse. Tune in to hear us talk Failure to Launch and its many, many failures including a romantic climax using stand ins and Kathy Bates giving us nothing. Join our Patreon here for bonus episodes, content and more and please rate, review and subscribe! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Music and Lyrics
April 19, 2023 02:22 - 45 minutes - 29.3 MBThis week we’ve got Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, and fake bands. Join us as we discuss and digress from “Music and Lyrics,” demand justice for all female pop stars, and imagine a gorgeous friendship between our current leading lady and Kelly Clarkson. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes and to vote for our next episode. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
April 04, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 23.4 MBWe’re back with a Dolly Parton classic. Dolly balads, camp, choreographed dances… what more could you want? If the answer was Burt Reynolds in a banana hammock then this is the move for you. Join us to discuss this 1982 sex positive musical and find out if it holds up! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
love jones
March 21, 2023 19:20 - 24 minutes - 17.9 MBWe love a beautifully shot, sexy, low stakes movie about two beautiful people falling in love. Join us for this week’s episode about love jones. You can join our Patreon here for bonus episodes and content. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kate and Leopold
February 21, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 28.6 MBWould you travel to a time without indoor plumbing or modern medicine for a man? How does time travel work? What is this haircut Meg Ryan is rocking? Honestly we left with more questions than answers, but we had fun along the way. Join us this week to find out if we know anything about physics and if Kate and Leopold holds up. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Object of My Affection
February 07, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 35.8 MBGirl meets boy, girl falls in love with boy, girl gets pregnant by a different boy, first boy falls in love with another boy… really a classic romcom. Join us as we discuss the late 90s Jennifer Aniston/Paul Rudd classic, celebrity sweet green sightings, Audra McDonald erasure, and wonder if you can ride a roller coaster while pregnant… Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chasing Liberty & First Daughter
January 24, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week we are shocked to learn who one of the writers of First Daughter is (Not a Rob Thomas/Rob Thomas situation), Carrie channels a real housewife of New Jersey and we ask the important question: should all teen rom coms be based on Shakespeare plays? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Return To Me
January 10, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week we’re joined by Carrie’s 3-year-old son and his asthma cough to discuss the early aughts heart transplant classic, Return To Me. Are Bonnie Hunt and Jim Belushi the perfect couple? Do CDs hold up? Does Theo prefer Katy Perry to Taylor Swift? Tune in to hear the answers to these questions and more and find out if Return To Me holds up. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
White Christmas
January 04, 2023 15:24 - 30 minutes - 19.9 MBWe revisit one of our Christmas favorites, but can a movie made in the 1950s hold up? A link to the article we reference in the episode. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and content. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Family Stone
December 16, 2022 21:21 - 42 minutes - 31.6 MBJust a typical family Christmas where siblings switch partners over the course of the holiday. Will it hold up? Join us to find out. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and content. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus Episode: Christmas 2021 Patreon Release - Princess Switch
December 02, 2022 00:54 - 58 minutes - 44.7 MBHappy Holidays wonderful listeners! As a Thank You for all of your great support, we are releasing our Patreon Christmas 2021 episode where we unpack all 3 Princess Switch movies. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Last Christmas
November 30, 2022 00:10 - 43 minutes - 32 MBIts Christmas! We are kicking off this Christmas season with Last Christmas - a movie that has almost as many plot holes as songs by George Michael. Join us to find out if it holds up. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Sweetest Thing
November 15, 2022 17:58 - 42 minutes - 30.5 MBWe revisit the VERY raunchy, ahead of its time 2002 classic The Sweetest Thing. The eyebrows are thin, the pants are low, there are sexually explicit musical numbers. Will it hold up? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mean Girls
November 08, 2022 17:01 - 51 minutes - 38.5 MBWe take on the millennial classic Mean Girls! Join us for the movie that embodies this podcast’s mission - interrogate your problematic favs. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our 100th Episode - Mamma Mia!
October 18, 2022 19:37 - 35 minutes - 26 MBWe are finally going to actually talk about Mamma Mia! It’s absurd but we have no criticism. Join us to relish every bananas detail! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Just Wright
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 24.8 MBThis week we watched a rom com that had all the right ingredients: Queen Latifah, grand romantic gestures, makeover moments. But we find ourselves confronted with the question - can Common act? Join us to find out. If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety or your local abortion fund. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and content. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Easy A
September 19, 2022 17:52 - 44 minutes - 33.4 MBEmma Stone is a delight. A teen rom com based on a classic high school book. The best movie parents ever written. What more could we want? But will it hold up? If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety or your local abortion fund. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and content. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Six Days, Seven Nights
September 07, 2022 23:41 - 32 minutes - 23.7 MBHarrison Ford being hot. Anne Heche being funny. David Schwimmer being Ross. Does this 1990s rom com hold up? If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety or your local abortion fund. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and content. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Six Days, Seven Nights
September 07, 2022 23:41 - 23.7 MBHarrison Ford being hot. Anne Heche being funny. David Schwimmer being Ross. Does this 1990s rom com hold up? If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety or your local abortion fund. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and content.
Leap Year
August 22, 2022 16:15 - 45 minutes - 33.1 MBA beautiful Irish countryside and a whirlwind romance between two people with very little chemistry. Join us to determine whether Amy Adams should throw it all away to live in Ireland with a man she has known for three days. If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety or your local abortion fund. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and content. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Enough Said
August 08, 2022 15:45 - 38 minutes - 28.8 MBJames Gandolfini in his last very not-Tony-Soprano role and Julia Louis Dreyfus rocking hippie mom energy. What is not to love? Join us to find out if it holds up, and also what the heck chervil is and who Bono is married to. If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety or your local abortion fund. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and content. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Wedding Date
July 25, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 38.3 MBA great cast, British countryside, an early aughts rom com - what could go wrong? So so much. Join us as we try to figure out where the Wedding Date went so wrong, and digress very frequently. If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety. All proceeds from our Patreon for the month of May and June will be donated to The Kentucky Health Justice Network. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.