We Love the Love
352 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsWill is a ginger. Marc is gay. Together, they embark on an intense investigation to determine whether there has ever been a believable romance depicted in film. (Formerly Heart of Podness)
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Twister (1996)
July 15, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 62 MBJust in time for next weekend's release of Twisters, we're taking a look at the romance of Jan De Bont's 1996 original, starring Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt, and Jami Gertz. Join in as we discuss ill-timed breakups, the film's impressive practical effects, the numerous onset accidents, and the world's biggest steaks. Plus: Which is the titular twister? What happened to Jo's mom? Is the Dorothy machine needlessly complicated? And, most importantly, why date Melissa in the first place? Make ...
She's All That
July 09, 2024 02:58 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBWe're digging into the late-90s teen movie boom for a look at the Pygmalion-inspired romance of 1999's She's All That, starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Rachael Leigh Cook, and just about every other young star of the moment. Join in as we discuss graduation pranks, unexpected dance sequences, the iconic makeover, and the 1999 MTV Movie Awards. Plus: What's the deal with Laney's art show? Is there any oversight over Usher's radio show? How involved was M. Night Shyamalan? And, most importantl...
The Da Vinci Code
July 02, 2024 05:02 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBWe're unveiling dark secrets this week as we look at Ron Howard's 2007 adaptation of The Da Vinci Code! We read the book too, so we're here to dive deep into our favorite historical inaccuracies, pitch alternative castings, unveil the real (dumb) history of the Priory of Sion, and get into the DC Height Act. Plus: Does Dan Brown know that different types of Christianity are different? Is Ron Howard not trashy enough for this? Is Robert Langdon hot? And, most critically, who exactly are t...
Roman J. Israel, Esq. (#Denzelathon Part IV)
June 24, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBWe're finishing out our #Denzelathon with a look at one of his best performances in the last few years, in the Oscar-nominated role of Roman J. Israel, Esq. Join in as we discuss writer-director Dan Gilroy (and his family), Roman's activism, the nature of movie stardom, and giant bulldog statues. Plus: What's the best way to spend thousands of dollars of stolen cash? How long does it take to figure out when the movie is set? Does it really only take three weeks? Why doesn't Denzel do acc...
American Gangster (#Denzelathon Part III)
June 17, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBWe're continuing our June #Denzelathon with a look at Ridley Scott's 2007 crime epic American Gangster, with Denzel starring as heroin kingpin Frank Lucas opposite a New Jersey cop played by Russell Crowe. Join in as we discuss Denzel in the 2000s, Ruby Dee's Oscar-nominated performance as his mom, the film's long development, and its exceedingly flat female characters. Plus: How much of this movie is actually based in reality? Did Frank take Eva to his mom's house on theri first date? H...
Training Day (#Denzelathon Part II)
June 13, 2024 03:08 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBWe're continuing our June #Denzelathon with a movie that won him the Oscar for Best Actor: Antoine Fuqua's 2001 crime epic Training Day! Join in as we discuss other one-day movies, rapper cameos, the Washington-Fuqua collaborations, and Mad Max names. Plus: How much did the movie parallel actual LAPD activities? What makes it different from other Denzel movies? Why is there a Training Day extended universe? And, most importantly, why did Alonzo kill the Russian? Make sure to rate, revi...
Mississippi Masala (#Denzelathon Part I)
June 04, 2024 04:50 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBWe're kicking off our June #Denzelathon with a look at Mira Nair's 1991 interracial romance, Mississippi Masala, starring Denzel alongside newcomer Sarita Choudhury. Join in as we discuss the movie's car crash romance, Edward Lachman's sun-glazed cinematography, shooting in real-life Greenwood, Mississippi, and our own Denzel backstories. Plus: How did this movie change Nair's personal life? Who's the true lead of the movie? When does Demetrius truly fall in love with Mina? And, most imp...
Something Borrowed
May 27, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBWe're kicking off the summer with a look at a would-be rom-com franchise, 2011's Something Borrowed! Join in as we discuss other failed sequel teases, drunk badminton, John Krasinski's film career, and Kate Hudson's movie-breaking performance. Plus: Does Rachel know how to cook? What is Claire's endgame with Ethan? Who actually called off the wedding? And, most importantly, should they have skipped this one and just made Something Blue? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next ...
The Witches of Eastwick
May 22, 2024 04:36 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIn honor of his new movie Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, we're looking at the romance of George Miller's 1987 supernatural comedy The Witches of Eastwick! Join in as we discuss cinematic devils, Miller's struggles in Hollywood, tense casting dynamics with Cher, Susan Sarandon, and Michelle Pfeiffer, and the movie's changes from the John Updike novel it's based on. Plus: How successfully feminist is the movie? Has Jack Nicholson ever looked worse? Why couldn't they shoot in Rhode Island where i...
Shakespeare in Love
May 14, 2024 03:17 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBWe're headed to 1998 for one of the most contentious Best Picture wins in Oscar history, John Madden's Shakespeare in Love! Join in as we discuss the movie's long development process, the groundbreaking Oscar campaign against Saving Private Ryan, the MTV Movie Awards, and our first exposures to the story of Romeo and Juliet. Plus: Whom did onetime lead Julia Roberts want to star as Shakespeare? When did Shakespeare start seeing a shrink? Why does Queen Elizabeth "disguise" herself in ful...
Unfrosted
May 06, 2024 04:01 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBAs promised, we're here to talk about the romance of Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut: the brand-new Netflix release Unfrosted, telling a mostly made-up story about the origin of the Pop Tart. Join in as we discuss the best Pop Tart flavors, the Seinfeld joke that the movie is based on, the real history of Kellogg's and Post, and, for some reason, torture by cow. Plus: What jokes actually worked for us? Why are so many plots abandoned midway through? Who gave the best performance out o...
The Heartbreak Kid (1972)
April 29, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 73 MBThis week's movie, Elaine May's 1972 comedy classic The Heartbreak Kid, is available to watch for free on YouTube! You should check it out! Then join in as we discuss hard-to-see movies, star Charles Grodin, proper sunburn care, and the Arthur Backstreet Boys special. Plus: Why is this movie so hard to see? Why are Lenny's lies so complicated? What changes did they make in the 2007 remake starring Ben Stiller? And, most importantly, why aren't Nick and Nora Charles regular stock characte...
Some Like It Hot
April 25, 2024 03:34 - 1 hour - 57 MBWe're looking at one of Hollywood's most famous comedies for some very strange romances in Billy Wilder's 1959 classic Some Like It Hot! Join in as we discuss gangster movies, Marilyn Monroe, Joe E. Brown's impossibly round mouth, and spats. Plus: Why isn't the film in color? Why did Wilder say he wouldn't work with Marilyn again? Where does it fit in the AFI movie lists? And, most importantly, are any of the stories truly resolved? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week...
Sherlock Holmes (2009)
April 15, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBWe're digging into the work of prolific director Guy Ritchie with a look at his 2009 adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, and an against-type villain performance by Mark Strong. Join in as we discuss the age of edgy reboots, the cult of Irene Adler, the 2009 box office, and UK laws around magic. Plus: How exactly did Blackwood become a lord? Are the stakes of this movie too high for Holmes? Why haven't we had a great King Arthur movie? And, ...
The Omen (1976)
April 08, 2024 23:34 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBJust in time for last weekend's release of The First Omen, we're looking at the actual first Omen: Richard Donner's 1976 horror classic starring Gregory Peck! Join in as we discuss legasequels (and legaprequels), Jerry Goldsmith's Oscar-winning score, the Book of Revelation, and the collapse of the family in 70s film. Plus: How will we know the end times are coming? Did they ever check Mrs. Baylock's references? Why would the ambassador to the UK need a guard dog? And exactly how much in...
My Cousin Vinny
April 02, 2024 02:11 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBWe're headed south this week for a look at the surprisingly supportive romance at the core of the 1992 comedy hit My Cousin Vinny! Join in as we discuss Joe Pesci's long acting (and music) career, Marisa Tomei's incredible outfits, Southern comedy, and the movie's robust reputation among lawyers. Plus: Is this the most reasonable DA possible? What's the conspiracy theory around Tomei's Oscar win? Who was almost cast as Vinny instead of Pesci? And, most importantly, in the world of 1992 l...
Okja
March 25, 2024 04:01 - 51 minutes - 43.9 MBWe're headed to the 2017 Cannes Film Festival this week for a look at Bong Joon-ho's Okja, a movie about a little girl and the super pig she loves. Join in as we discuss animal sidekicks, GMOs, Jake Gyllenhaal, and extra Tilda Swintons. Plus: Why was Okja booed at Cannes? Are we giving out standing ovations too freely? How do we get more high-energy Giancarlo Esposito? And, most importantly, does this movie have any romance at all? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week:...
Speed (1994)
March 19, 2024 03:45 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBWe're jumping aboard for a look at the occasional romance of Jan de Bont's 1994 action classic Speed, starring Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves! Join in as we discuss impossible stunts, Bullock's box office track record, the MTV Movie AWards, and the long arc of Keanu's relationship with the public. Plus: Is this the most successful child of Die Hard? What exactly is Dennis Hopper's evil plan? Was Keanu right to tell the passengers about the bomb? And, most perplexingly, what do we actual...
Dune (1984)
March 11, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBIn honor of the blockbuster release of Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two, we're looking back at the first adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel - the 1984 David Lynch version starring Kyle MacLachlan! Join in as we discuss our favorite Dune concepts, the film's abundant voiceover, its disappointing handling of Lady Jessica, and, of course, Kraven the Hunter. Plus: What age group is this movie targeted at? How does Lynch's version compare to Villeneuve's two-parter? Why don't they ever ment...
2023 Oscars Extravaganza!!!
March 04, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBJust in time for the Oscars, we're here to let you in on the believability of all ten Best Picture nominees, from American Fiction to Zone of Interest! Join in as we discuss the Barbie snubs that aren't, Anatomy of a Fall's Messi the dog, the 2023 PETA Oscats, and our recent trip to see Madame Web together. Plus: Why can't the song category pick good nominees? What happened in Best Animated Short? What do Bradley Cooper's movies have in common? What are they gonna name Mission: Impossibl...
Leap Year
February 29, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBFebruary 29 is a bonus day, so we're here with a bonus episode on the 2010 romantic comedy Leap Year, in which Amy Adams heads to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend because that's the only time and place she's allowed to do it! Join in as we discuss Adams's career trajectory, the evils of apartment staging, the film's fanfic logic, and Irish train schedules. Plus: Why is Anna always wearing heels? Did she ever tell Jeremy she wanted to get married? Is Jeremy actually the only reasonable...
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
February 26, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes - 50.7 MBWe're finishing our month of high school romances with a look at the intergenerational fauxlationship at the heart of Irving Reis's The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer! Join in as we discuss teenage Shirley Temple, Cary Grant's star persona, woman judges, and high school health classes. Plus: How does this movie show Hollywood's transition to the 1950s? Why is susan so mean to Jerry? How many guest speakers does this school have? And, most importantly for producer Dore Schary, is this title...
A Cinderella Story
February 19, 2024 17:28 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBWe're continuing our look at high school romance with one of the four modern princess stories released in 2004: the post-Lizzie McGuire Hilary Duff vehicle A Cinderella Story. Join in as we discuss our best Halloween costumes, the North Ridge earthquake, Chad Michael Murray, and the movie's surprisingly extensive series of spinoffs. Plus: What's going on with the gazebo at the dance? Why didn't Austin return Sam's phone sooner? Why was the pep rally about personal drama in a small group ...
High School Possession
February 13, 2024 03:59 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBWe're continuing our look at high school romances with the Lifetime original High School Possession (sometimes listed as High School Exorcism). Join in as we discuss beating curfew, school newspapers, church computer espionage, and a sequel tease more compelling than the actual movie. Plus: What do the Chosen believe? Why does this church have so many gates? Is this the most unreasonable movie teacher we've ever seen? And, most importantly, how do you apply for an exorcism? Make sure t...
The Breakfast Club
February 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBWe're kicking off a month of high school romances with a look at one of the most iconic teen movies there is: John Hughs's 1985 classic The Breakfast Club. Join in as we discuss our favorite high school movies, our own detention experiences, the movie's enduring appeal with contemporary teens, and, of course, The Beekeeper. Plus: Will the Breakfast Club ever meet again? Why was Rick Moranis fired from the movie? How did Andrew break that glass door? Why doesn't the "Breakfast Club" ever ...
The Hours
January 30, 2024 04:57 - 1 hour - 75 MBWe're looking at a half-dozen romances across eighty years as we dig into the intergenerational relationships of Stephen Daldry's 2002 adaptation of The Hours. Join in as we discuss the stacked female cast helmed by Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, and Meryl Streep, other great one- and two-scene performances, the movie's nebulous queerness, the 2003 Oscars, and this January's box office offerings. Plus: Who is the film's lead? Why was the Cinemascore so weak? Why did Dennis Duffy go to se...
Notting Hill
January 22, 2024 05:46 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWe're looking at one of the high points of writer Richard Curtis's careet with the 1999 hit Notting Hill, starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant! Join in as we discuss cartoon pseudonyms, grand gestures, British pregnancy laws, and a very weird kiss. Plus: Are travel bookstores viable? Did She give him a real Chagall? Why are Anna Scott's outfits so weird? And, most importantly, why did that last montage have so much going on?? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The ...
Brokeback Mountain
January 15, 2024 19:08 - 1 hour - 71 MBThis week we're filling in a blind spot as we finally look at the romance of Ang Lee's 2005 classic, Brokeback Mountain! Join in as we discuss the movie's strikingly young cast, our own memories of the film's release, symbolic cowboy hats, and tetherball. Plus: Where does this fit in Lee's filmography? Why did the production's animal handling cause problems? Would John Wayne have approved of the movie? And, most importantly, how is Nick Vallelonga's That's Amore! going? Make sure to ra...
Woman of the Year
January 10, 2024 03:22 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBWe're looking at the start of a classic screen pairing as we dig into Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy in George Stevens's 1942 Best Picture nominee Woman of the Year! Join in as we discuss our favorite newspaper movies, the Hepburn-Tracy relationship, the 1943 Oscars, and George Stevens's postwar career. Plus: Why did producers rework the ending? Why is Tess so chummy with Fulgencio Battista? Why does Sam make it soe hard to agree with him? And, most importantly, how did Tess displac...
Mr. Peabody & Sherman / Top Ten Movies of 2023
January 02, 2024 17:36 - 1 hour - 87 MBWe're kicking off the new year with a look back at our favorite movies of 2023, and a look even further back as we travel through time with Mr. Peabody & Sherman in the 2014 DreamWorks Animation adaptation directed by Real Housewives of Beverly Hills character Rob Minkoff! Join in as we discuss the year in film, from the collapse of the superhero box office to the pleasant surprise of non-franchise successes. We also dig into the bizarre romance between Sherman and his classmate Penny. P...
Eyes Wide Shut
December 25, 2023 06:27 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBWe're having a weird (but good!) Christmas with the holiday romance of Stanley Kubrick's final film, 1999's Eyes Wide Shut. Join in as we discuss the movie's place in Kubrick's filmography, its use of real-life couple Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, the Christmas setting, and the differences between the theatrical and unrated cuts. Plus: How does the movie compare to Arthur Schnitzler's short story? Why did so many people want something else from the movie? Why does Bill Harford constantly...
Never Been Chris'd
December 19, 2023 05:40 - 1 hour - 62 MBWe're checking in on this year's Hallmark Channel holiday romances with a look at Never Been Chris'd, a movie that definitely didn't start with a title and build a shaky premise off of that. Join in as we discuss Hallmark's programming ethos, bad moms, Hays Code lesbians, and the movie's questionable understanding of both It's a Wonderful Life and The Great Gatsby. Plus: What exactly is interesting about Chris? Does this movie feature the most pathetic Never Have I Ever game in history? ...
The Christmas Shoes
December 12, 2023 04:03 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBIt's almost Christmastime, so we're grumpily lining up to look at the dreadful romance of the 2002 CBS film adaptation of The Christmas Shoes, based on the treacly NewSong hit. Join in as we discuss Rob Lowe's performance as "Mean Business Dad," the film's stupid first line, chain emails, and the surprisingly extensive Christmas Shoes universe. Plus: Is Maggie's marriage also bad? Would the movie be better if it weren't an adaptation of this song? Do parents ever watch their kids' concer...
The Muppet Christmas Carol
December 07, 2023 04:56 - 1 hour - 64 MBWe're kicking off the holiday season with a classic adaptation of an even more classic story: 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol! Join in as we discuss the post-Henson history of the Muppets, a weird-looking Ghost of Christmas Past, Paul Williams's great songs (except one), and Ignorance and Want. Plus: Why is "When Love is Gone" only in some versions of the movie? Did Scrooge get dumped on Christmas? Why hasn't Disney relaunched The Muppet Show? And, most importantly, is Belle a Fezziwig...
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
November 28, 2023 04:33 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWe're having a whale of a time as we look at the time-travel romance of 1986's Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home! Join in as we discuss large sea creatures, Spock's vulgarity, the 1986 Saturn Awards, and Scotty's surprising skill with a Macintosh. Plus: What Paramount star almost played a key role in the movie? Will the time-displaced whales die in the future? Can you drink whale milk? And, most importantly, what did the probe that started the movie actually want? Make sure to rate, review...
Trolls (2016)
November 20, 2023 04:59 - 47 minutes - 46.1 MBWe're welcoming the world's number one Trolls fan to the podcast to talk about the royal romance of DreamWorks's first feature about the long-haired Scandinavian toys. Join in as we discuss jukebox movies, the Trolls universe, Bergen class hierarchy, and the rhythm nation. Plus: Is Gristle Jr a good king? What is Bridget's long-term plan? Do the Battle Trolls appear in the sequels? And, most importantly, does the Bergen Chef even cook anything? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!...
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
November 15, 2023 04:07 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBWe're talking formative parodies as we look at the irresistable romance of 1997's Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. Join in as we discuss the film's unusual DVD release, the Evil family in therapy, Bond girl names, and themed rollercoasters. Plus: How old is Scott supposed to be? Will Austin Powers 4 ever happen? Why aren't there broccoli in VeggieTales? And, most importantly, is "Do I make you horny?" a rhetorical question? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next w...
Krull
November 06, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 50.1 MBDune Part II got moved to next year, so we're looking at another odd genre epic from the early 80s: Peter Yates's 1983 fantasy flop Krull! Join in as we discuss marital flamethrowing, the Widow in the Web, the movie's unhelpful name, the movie's surprising link to a We Love the Love favorite. Plus: Are Slayers parasitic? Why does the Beast want to marry a human? Where are all the other people? And, most importantly, at what point did the people involved with this movie realize it was bad...
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
October 31, 2023 02:52 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBWe're celebrating Halloween with a look at the most fun of the classic slashers, Wes Craven's 1984 hit A Nightmare on Elm Street! Join in as we discuss Freddy Krueger, vigilante parents, great practical effects, and wet factories. Plus: How does this compare to the other slashers of its period? Why did Nancy's mom keep Freddy's glove? Why does Tina like Rod? And, most importantly, why won't anyone actually help Nancy? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Krull (1983)
The Mummy (2017)
October 24, 2023 03:02 - 1 hour - 78 MBWe're finally entering the Dark Universe! At long last, it's time to dig into the paltry romance of Alex Kurtzman's ill-fated reboot of The Mummy, starring Tom Cruise in the would-be beginning of a cinematic universe. Join in as we discuss other occupants of the franchise graveyard, the development of the Dark Universe, the film's weirdly insulting location cards, and the puzzling nature of Tom Cruise's character. Plus: What was the mummy's goal? Did it technically win? Why didn't Nick's...
Cape Fear (1991)
October 18, 2023 03:41 - 58 minutes - 52.5 MBWe're celebrating the release of Killers of the Flower Moon by looking at Martin Scorsese's spookiest movie: his 1991 remake of Cape Fear, starring Nick Nolte, Robert De Niro, and Jessica Lange. Join in as we discuss our favorite cinematic boats, Juliette Lewis's performance as Nolte and Lange's daughter, De Niro's twenty-first century comedy career, and comically large cigars. Plus: Why is the houseboat called the Moana? Is Danielle the only good person in the movie? Is this the best mo...
Crimson Peak
October 12, 2023 04:22 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBWe're getting spooky - or is it terrifying? - as we look at the Gothic romance of Guillermo Del Toro's Crimson Peak! Join in as we discuss the film's place in Del Toro's career, our love of villainous Jessica Chastain, and the red clay's place among our favorite color pops in movies. Plus: What exactly is Sharpe's business plan? What's happened to Tom Hiddleston's star career? Why did the movie underperform in 2015? And, most importantly, was this movie too scary for our guest? Make su...
Dick Tracy (1990)
October 02, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBWe're diving deep into a world of crime for a look at the torrid romance of Warren Beatty's 1990 film Dick Tracy, starring Beatty as the classic detective being torn between Glenne Headly's Tess Trueheart and Madonna's Breathless Mahoney. Join in as we discuss Tracy's history, the complicated saga of Beatty's attempts to maintain the rights to the character, the movie's incredible visual style, and the ill-advised marketing blitz that surrounded the film. Plus: Why is Big Boy's priority ...
Big Shark (2023)
September 25, 2023 04:01 - 48 minutes - 43 MBWe just saw the new movie from writer-director-star Tommy Wiseau (The Room), so we had to throw our schedule out the window to talk about the romance of Big Shark! Join in as we discuss our experience being in a room with Wiseau, his growth as a filmmaker, his dubious claims about its production, and various plans for exploding pigs. Plus: What happened to Greg Sestero? Did the music in the movie have planned notation? Are any of the firemen characters being paid? And, most importantly, ...
Funny Girl / The Lion in Winter
September 20, 2023 02:21 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBWe're putting on a double feature as we look at two films whose actresses tied for the Oscar in 1968: Barbra Streisand for Funny Girl and Katharine Hepburn for The Lion in Winter. Join in as we discuss the tie itself, these two extremely different performances, the history of Fanny Brice on stage and screen, and the surprising comedy of a drama about twelfth-century English succession squabbles. Plus: Why did Columbia want to fire Omar Sharif? How many aliases did Nick Arnstein have? Doe...
Rye Lane
September 11, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBWe're taking another look at one of the year's new movies as we head to foggy London town for the casual romance of Rye Lane (now available on Hulu!). Join in as we discuss the film's South London location, Britishisms, childhood rumors, and address several questions about Young Sheldon. Plus: How did director Raine Allen-Miller creatively avoid making Rye Lane a covid movie? How did they get a Colin Firth cameo? Are tongues are weirdest muscles? And, most importantly, when and how shoul...
Wedding Crashers
September 05, 2023 02:02 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBWe're looking at a movie heralded by some as the savior of the R-rated comedy: David Dobkin's 2005 hit Wedding Crashers! Join in as we discuss the 05 box office, the logistics of wedding crashing, the DC setting, and the film's odd handling of sexual assault. Plus: What's the deal with the oft-rumored sequel? Why is John McCain here? Is Owen Wilson playing the worst friend ever? And, most importantly, are these dudes even good wedding crashers? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!...
Your Name.
August 29, 2023 02:53 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBWe're headed to Japan for one of the country's biggest hits: Makoto Shinkai's 2016 romantic epicYour Name.! Join in as we discuss body swap rules, biking uphill, small-town corruption, and altruistic terrorism. Plus: What's going on with the American remake? Why are so few American animated movies set specifically in the present? And, most importantly, did Mitsuha ever try a urinal? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Wedding Crashers (2005)
The Simpsons Movie
August 21, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWe're checking in with Springfield's first family for a look at the romance between Homer and Marge in 2007's The Simpsons Movie! Join in as we discuss the film's long development, our favorite Simpsons characters, Spider-Pig, and Surf's Up. Plus: Why wasn't this nominated for the Animated Feature Oscar? Did Stephen King rip off this movie? What's with all the two-part movies in 2023? And, most importantly, does Tigger look like a tiger? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next...
Miss Congeniality
August 14, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB300th EPISODE!!! To celebrate this major milestone, we're going back to the work of Sandra Bullock - star of our very first episode (on While You Were Sleeping)! Join Will, Marc, and #FiFiFierce for an update on our investigation into movie romance, a discussion of Bullock's tripping and surprisingly successful glow-up, the movie's extremely coppy politics, and William Shatner's scene-stealing performance. Plus: What exactly is Candace Bergen's plan? Did Eric expose every FBI agent's fac...