Episodes
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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
https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/14/how-can-women-gain-influence-in-hollywood/our-entire-belief-system-must-change
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
For More Information on Valley Girl Culture:
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This month our bonus show, Now Streaming, has turned into a Nicholas Galitzine love-fest, with
3 of our 8 picks featuring this versatile actor! We also tip our hats to Glen Powell, Miles Teller,
and Josh O’Connor, each of whom we’d like to see in more romance. And we celebrate rom
coms that made us laugh, including one of Jen’s favorite rom coms of the 21st century, “I Want
You Back”! Check out these picks and more as Jen and Cybil recommend rom com and rom com
adjacent movies and TV shows that you can stream tonight!
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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.facebook.com/film.utah.gov/posts/drive-me-crazy-was-released-on-this-day-20-years-ago-the-film-starred-melissa-jo/10157366442488070/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/d7xvba/twenty-years-later-remembering-the-bratty-punk-of-the-donnas-debut-lp
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
https://www.etonline.com/drive-me-crazy-turns-20-melissa-joan-hart-shares-best-kept-secrets-from-britney-spears-and-more
More on Time Zone High Books:
https://www.fictiondb.com/series/time-zone-high-todd-strasser~17420.htm
https://fromprinttoscreen.wordpress.com/2016/05/04/how-i-created-my-perfect-prom-date-versus-drive-me-crazy/
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
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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!
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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:
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https://www.bydavidrosen.com/
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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/
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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
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https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/get-schooled-history-where-grease-really-filmed-180969001/
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
29:09-41:58 Cast & Crew In-Depth
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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://filmmakermagazine.com/60950-second-time-director-craig-johnson-and-the-skeleton-twins/#.VILE-NLF-7t
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak48fqNRJWc
https://qburgh.com/antonio-marziale-is-provocative-with-purpose/
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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
https://www.destinationvancouver.com/vancouver/filmed-in-vancouver/suggested-vancouver-itineraries-and-maps/to-all-the-boys-i-loved/
https://variety.com/2018/scene/news/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-lana-condor-diversity-1202908675/
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:
https://www.jennyhan.com/
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-07-06/summer-i-turned-pretty-jenny-han-to-all-the-boys-xo-kitty
http://www.koreatimesus.com/hollywood-come-calling-for-jenny-hans-ya-books/
More Info On Lana Condor:
https://www.businessinsid...
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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
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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.slashfilm.com/800505/15-candles-selena-gomez-gabriela-revilla-lugo-and-tanya-saracho-developing-john-hughes-remix-series/
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/what-about-the-breakfast-club-molly-ringwald-metoo-john-hughes-pretty-in-pink
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.nytimes.com/2009/08/07/movies/07hughesobit.html?action=click&module=RelatedCoverage&pgtype=Article®ion=Footer
https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Hughes-American-film-director
More Information On Molly Ringwald:
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“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
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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
1:21:49-1:...
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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
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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
https://entertainment.time.com/2013/06/12/back-to-the-party-15-things-you-didnt-know-about-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
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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:
https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com/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/
https://deadline.com/2023/05/breaking-baz-itv-mamma-mia-i-have-a-dream-talent-show-judy-craymer-cher-1235351837/
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
For More Information On ABBA:
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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.theguardian.com/film/2022/aug/08/olivia-newton-john-grease-xanadu-cult-classics-cherished-by-fans
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/
http://www.onjfoundationfund.org/
https://www.o...
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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
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https://www.instagram.com/bawdyliterati/
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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:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Preston
https://masterworksbroadway.c...
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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.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/married-to-gene-kelly-he-didn-t-seem-that-old-to-me-1.3950371
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:
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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:
https://www.bustle.com/wellness/why-is-it-called-a-blow-job
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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/
Follow Natasha Here:
https://twitter.com/litmysoul
Natasha Has Also Makes Guest Appearances Here:
https://www.hallmarkiespodcast.com/
DONATE to Every Rom Com Here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom
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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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.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/just-not-that-into-you#:~:text=This%20new%20catchphrase%20actually%20started,but%20declined%20an%20invitation%20inside.
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/books/2009/02/08/phrase-alters-life-of-author-of-hes-just-not-that-into-you/61466992007/
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:
https://www.eonline.com/news/305344/ginnifer-goodwin-and-josh-dallas-big-love-from-just-friends-to-a-fairy-tale-romance
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...
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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/
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/may/28/simon-pegg-i-find-it-very-hard-to-write-for-women-man-up-tess-morris
https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/lake-bell-and-tess-morris-on-man-up-woman-s-hour-and-the-female-comedians-they-would-invite-to-a-pillow-fight-10280669.html
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:
https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/simon-pegg-rehab-saved-my-life-from-ruin-by-alcoholism-news-202094
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2018/jul/09/simon-pegg-alcoholic-addiction-rehab-fatherhood-tom-cruise
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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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:
https://www.instagram.com/bawdyliterati/
[email protected]
https://open.spotify.com/show/2EdSIkpkb4UWVukx8EfD0w7:31-14:33 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
https://www.thedailybeast.com/eat-pray-love-how-much-did-it-make#:~:text=And%20Gilbert's%20take%3F,million%20for%20the%20film%20rights.
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-may-02-la-ca-eatpraylove-20100502-story.html
https://thecinemaholic.com/where-was-eat-pray-love-filmed/
https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/bio/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9B9zFo4RFw Interview about the book14:33-21:37 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:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/article-dolce-far-niente-learn-the-italian-art-of-doing-nothing/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”:
https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/author-elizabeth-gilbert-after-grief-i-was-ready-for-sensuality-20190516-p51o3y.html#:~:text=When%20E... - Show more
