We Love the Love
We Love the Love is a film podcast hosted by Will and Marc. Will is a ginger, and Marc is gay. Together, they investigate whether any movie has ever shown a believable romance. The show was formerly known as Heart of Podness.
Episodes
Goodbye Charlie (1964)
We're continuing our study of romances involving dead people with a look at the reincarnation romance of Vincente Minelli's 1964 flop Goodbye Charlie! Join in as we discuss stars Tony Curtis and Debbie Reynolds, cinematic amnesia, the rules of reincarnation, and a delightful supporting turn by Ellen Burstyn. Plus: What specifically is the movie trying to lampoon? Is it aware of how oddly s
Practical Magic
We're kicking off October with a look at the romance of Griffin Dunne's 1998 cult classic Practical Magic, a movie that's mostly about Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock as witch sisters. Join in as we discuss the incredible production design, Kidman's 90s, the film's questionably successful tonal balance, and Dunne's unseen director's cut. Plus: Did a witch curse the fil
The Invisible Man (2020)
We're heralding the start of the spooky season with a look at Leigh Whannel's 2020 version of The Invisible Man, starring Elisabeth Moss as a woman stalked by her inventor ex-boyfriend. Join in as we discuss the March 2020 box office, the villain's overly complicated plan, and our favorite movie moments of 2026 so far. Plus: What are the applications of Invisible Man technology? Does t
Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026)
We're continuing our ongoing look at all of the The Mummy movies by looking at Lee Cronin's 2026 horror film, Lee Cronin's The Mummy. Join in as we discuss Cronin's stated and unstated influences, shoddy archaeology, witchy how-to videos, and the movie's thematically muddled ending.Plus: Why isn't this movie just about the detective? How robust is Albuquerque's Egyptolo
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
We have a lot of questions about the romance, and a lot more about the world of Doug Liman's 2005 action comedy sensation. Join in as we discuss the Brad Pitt / Angelina Jolie affair, the movie's gender politics, and private assassination companies. Plus: How did the Smiths build separate weapons vaults without noticing one another's? Why is the first half of this movie so dull? Is Kei
Cabaret (1972)
Wilkommen to a new episode of We Love the Love as we examine the tangled romance of Bob Fosse's classic 1972 adaptation of Cabaret, starring Liza Minelli and Michael York! Join in as we discuss the changes the film made from the stage musical, the 1972 Oscars, and Mr. Landauer's sofa. Plus: Why was the show called Cabaret instead of Welcome to Berlin? Why hasn't this movie gotten a bet
Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)
We welcome #FiFiFierce back to the show - and back in time to the 1870s - to discuss one of her favorite movies, Thomas Vinterberg's 2015 adaptation of Far from the Madding Crowd. Join in as we discuss stars Carey Mulligan and Matthias Schoenaerts, love geometry, engagement pianos, and cinematic sheep. Plus: What exactly is a Danish handshake? Did Troy desert the army? How many churches are in
Waitress (2007)
We're talking adultery, pregnancy, and pie as we look at the romance of Adrienne Shelly's 2007 indie romcom, Waitress! Join in as we discuss the cast of TV stars, the hit musical based on the movie, and Shelly's tragic death just before the movie premiered. Plus: Can Jenna (Keri Russell) make anything besides pie? How many patients has Dr. Pomatter (Nathan Fillion) kissed? And, most im
No Reservations (2007)
We're cooking up some love and also a lot of depressing kid stuff as we look at the relationship between Catherine Zeta-Jones and Aaron Eckhart in the 2007 kitchen rom-dram(?) No Reservations! Join in as we discuss our favorite movie restaurants, the Philip Glass score, the 2007 Young Artists Awards, and some very important pasta. Plus: Why is this movie so dour? What time does school start in
The Italian Job (2003)
We're navigating with both tools and touch as we attempt to make sense of the paltry romance between Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron in F. Gary Gray's 2003 remake of The Italian Job! Join in as we discuss the film's ensemble cast, Mini Cooper marketing, and the tie-in roller coaster. Plus: Why was Edward Norton forced to be in the movie? Why does Stella (Theron) practice safecracking
Rear Window (1954)
We're stuck inside in the heat of summer picking apart the romance of Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 thriller Rear Window, starring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly! Join in as we discuss watching movies while sick, the movie's incredible set, 1950s insurance care, and our favorite Grace Kelly outfits. Plus: Would Lisa (Kelly) be into true crime? Why was this movie so hard to see for thirty year
North by Northwest
We're racing away from murder accusations and towards age-gap romance as we look at Alfred Hitchcock's 1959 classic North by Northwest! Join in as we discuss the relationship between stars Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint, the iconic cropduster scene, the movie's frank sexuality, and its connection to a World War II British plot. Plus: Who would be the funniest president to be on Mount R
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar
We're returning to our favorite movie of 2021 for a look at the romance of the pandemic's instant comedy cult classic Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar! Join our talking club as we discuss fishbowl drinks, official couples, the 2020 Best Original Song category, and the film's deliberately oblique trailer. Plus: Is this a musical? Are Barb and Star good at their jobs? Can Edgar join the
Anyone but You
In anticipation of director Will Gluck's new film One Night Only, we're taking a look at his most recent release, 2023's surprise rom com hit Anyone but You! Join in as we discuss the current positions of stars Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, the film's word-of-mouth success, and that giant wrench. Plus: Who was behind those Sweeney/Powell dating rumors? Why is the movie's wedd
Happy Together (1997)
We're closing out our look at the New Queer Cinema of the 1990s with a dive into the doomed relationship of Wong Kar-wai's Happy Together! Join in as we discuss travel nightmares, navigating by lamp, and the film's reception in Asia. Plus: Why does Lai Yu-fai (Tony Leung) take his ex-boyfriend's passport? Why was Happy Together chosen as the title for the English language release?
Smallfoot (2018) / Abominable (2019)
We're celebrating 450 episodes with a look at TWO movies this week: The late 2010s yeti two-punch of Smallfoot and Abominable! Join in as we discuss the odd surfeit of yeti films, sort-of-Chinese animation studio Pearl Animation, plot-essential billboards, and of course "Zendaya is Meechee." Plus: Why was Abominable banned throughout Southeast Asia? Why is Sarah Paulson's charact
The Watermelon Woman
Our look at the New Queer Cinema continues with the first feature directed by an out Black lesbian, Cheryl Dunye's The Watermelon Woman! Join in as we discuss our favorite mockumentaries, the film's semiprofessional cast, its discussion of interracial relationships, and that incredible Camille Paglia scene. Plus: Why didn't Dunye use actual period photos? What exactly is Diana (Guineve
Bound (1996)
Our look at the queer cinema of the 1990s continues with the debut feature by Lily and Lana Wachowski: 1996's lesbian noir Bound! Join in as we discuss the casting of Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano's wig, a surprisingly speedy seduction, and The Devil Wears Prada 2. Plus: Is this the coolest title card ever? How does the movie subvert the noir genre? And is Tilly mostly pl
My Own Private Idaho
Pride Month 2026 continues with a look at Gus Van Sant's New Queer Cinema classic, My Own Private Idaho! Join in as we discuss stars Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix, the 90s indie cinema moment, and Van Sant's creative ways of keeping the movie below NC-17. Plus: How did Phoenix reconceive the character of Mike? Is that really how narcolepsy works? And is this the start of the 90s teen Shak
Poison (1991)
We're kicking off Pride 2026 with a look at Todd Haynes's 1991 feature debut, Poison - one of the defining films of the New Queer Cinema movement! Join in as we discuss Haynes's early career, the way the movie's subject and structure challenge convention, and the rise of the Sundance Film Festival. Plus: Why did this movie cause trouble for the National Endowment for the Arts? Whic
The Incredibles (Dadvice, Part 6)
We're closing out our Dadvice series with one of the all-time great family movies: Brad Bird's 2004 animated superhero classic, The Incredibles! Join in as we discuss the film's place in Bird's career, Michael Giacchino's iconic score, the retro-futurist design, and our favorite Pixar shorts. Plus: What makes this movie look so much better than its peers all these years later?
Daddy Day Care (Dadvice, Part 5)
Our Dadvice series takes us to the 2000s family comedy as we look at the financially-strapped relationship between Eddie Murphy and Regina King in 2003's Daddy Day Care! Join in as we discuss Murphy's 2000s, the movie's shocking underuse of King, the Daddy Day Care franchise, and the movie's unexplained real estate crises. Plus: How did no mom call Kim (King) about the Daddy Day Ca
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (Dadvice, Part 4)
We're looking for parenting advice from Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne in director Nicholas Stoller's 2016 comedy sequel Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising! Join in as we discuss college theme parties, the movie's deep bench of comedic performers, real estate policies, and Stoller's status as a committed director of comedies. Plus: What's the most dateable Seth Rogen character? Do the col
Paper Moon (Dadvice Part 3)
Will's search for parenting advice takes us back to the NewHollywood of the 1970s as we investigate Peter Bogdanovich's 1973 film Paper Moon! Join in as we discuss cinematic scams, the debut (and Oscar-winning performance) of Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn's performance as Trixie Delight, and the current state of Nick Vallelonga's potentially forthcoming That's Amore. Plus: Wh
Taken (Dadvice, Part 2)
Our Dadvice series continues with a look at the parenting and romance of Pierre Morel's action classic(?) Taken! Join in as we discuss our favorite Liam Neeson performances, the movie's astonishing box office run, an implausible human trafficking scheme, and the exact details of Brian Mills's (Neeson) finances. Plus: What happens to the family of the girl who dies? Why does Lenore (Fam
Hook (Dadvice, Part 1)
In honor of Will's impending fatherhood, we're inviting dads onto the show to share the romance and parenting tips from some of their favorite movies. First up: Steven Spielberg's 1991 Peter Pan adaptation Hook, starring Robin Williams as Peter and Dustin Hoffman as the titular one-handed captain. Join in as we discuss Hook's place in the Spielberg dad canon, this odd transition po
It (1927) (This Whole Thing Smacks of Gender, Part 8)
We're closing out our series on prounoun movies with the one that (probably) started it all: The 1927 silent romantic comedy It, starring the original "it girl" herself, Clara Bow! Join in as we discuss Bow's life and career, writer Elinor Glynn, 1920s Coney Island, and our favorite intertitles. Plus: What exactly is It? Who has It today? And, most importantly, is this movie Itti
Yours, Mine & Ours (2005) (This Whole Thing Smacks of Gender, Part 7)
Pronouns and parenting collide as we look at the fast-moving romance of Raja Gosnell's 2005 remake of Yours, Mine & Ours, starring Dennis Quaid, Rene Russo, and most of the 00s Nickelodeon kids. Join in as we discuss cinematic lighthouses, an unexplained broken engagement, the nomination process for military leaders, and a very large pig. Plus: Who conducted the parents' marriage? At w
You, Me and Dupree (This Whole Thing Smacks of Gender, Part 6)
We're attempting to define the quintessential We Love the Love movie this week as we look at the Russo brothers' much-maligned 2006 comedy You, Me and Dupree, starring Matt Dillon, Kate Hudson, and Owen Wilson. Join in as we discuss the Russos' pre-Marvel career, a hilariously miscast Seth Rogen, comedy Lance Armstrong, and several episodes of The Newsroom. Plus: Why is Michael Douglas
Her (2013) (This Whole Thing Smacks of Gender, Part 5)
It's all about AI personhood this week as we discuss the doomed romances of Spike Jonze's 2013 Best Picture nominee Her, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, and a disembodied Scarlett Johansson. Join in as we discuss our favorite digital characters, phone sex with Kristen Wiig, and the strange experience of watching this movie in the age of ChatGPT. Plus: Why was Samantha Mor
Him (2025) (This Whole Thing Smacks of Gender, Part 4)
Our investigation of gendered cinema leads us into singular pronouns with the 2025 football film Him! Join in as we discuss meme actors, half-baked religious symbolism, the fan-athlete relationship, and David O Russell's upcoming John Madden biopic. Plus: How do you parody the NFL? Why would Isaiah (Marlon Wayans) participate in this plan? How much NIL money does Cam (Tyriq Withers) already ha
2025 Oscars Extravaganza!!
As is tradition, this week we're tackling the romances of all ten Best Picture nominees, from Sinners to Train Dreams! Join in as we discuss our favorite un-nominated romances, an unusually good(ish) year for Best Original Song, transportation logistics, and a few small beers. Plus: Are recliners bad for cinema? Why does Frankenstein look like that? Do we need to bring back projectionists? And
Us (2019) (This Whole Thing Smacks of Gender, Part 3)
Our series on Hollywood's pronoun films reaches its peak with a look at hte marriage between Lupita Nyong'o and Winston Duke in Jordan Peele's 2019 horror classic Us! Join in as we discuss Peele's striking visual sense, rabbit cinema, nontraditional weapons, and the movie's satisfying but controversial refusal to give real answers to its mysteries. Plus: Why does Nyong'o wo
Them! (1954) (This Whole Thing Smacks of Gender, Part 2)
Our series on pronoun films jumps back to the 1950s for a look at the romance of the 1954 monster classic Them! Join in as we discuss nuclear fear, ant-shaped spacecraft, failed 3D, and the shamefulness of listening to podcasts. Plus: What happened to the little girl from the beginning? Who exactly do the ant scientists work for? Why are there so many movies about ants anyway? And, most importantl
IT (2017) (This Whole Thing Smacks of Gender, Part 1)
We're headed into the sewers looking for love as we begin our new miniseries "This Whole Thing Smacks of Gender," in which we look at the romance of Hollywood's finest pronoun-based films - and we're kicking off with Andy Muschietti's blockbuster 2017 adaptation of (half of) Stephen King's IT! Join in as we discuss our own favorite King adaptations, Bill Skarsgard'
The Shack (2017)
We're closing the book on this year's unfinished business with a look at the romance of Stuart Hazeldine's 2017 faith film The Shack, based on the smash novel(?) by Wm. Paul Young. Join in as we discuss the film's racially diverse godhead, Sam Worthington's struggling performance, and our own experiences attempting to parse the book's bizarre theology. Plus: Why was this mo
Groundhog Day
We're celebrating a beloved American holiday by looking at the romance of Harold Ramis's 1993 classic, Groundhog Day! Join in as we discuss the film's iconic status in the time loop canon, the 1993 Saturn Awards, Andie MacDowell's film debut in Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, and typical Bill Murray production stories. Plus: How did screenwriter Danny Rubin land on the idea of a t
The Flintstones (1994)
We're headed back to the Stone Age for a look at the (b)romance of Brian Levant's feature film adaptation of The Flintstones, starring John Goodman, Rick Moranis, and a whole lot of other comedy stars. Join in as we discuss our favorite background gags, the 1994 box office, the movie's infamously large writing team, and our complete befuddlement at Kyle MacLachlan's evil plan. Plus
Eragon
We're dipping once more into the graveyard of failed franchises with a look at the romance of Stefan Fangmeier's 2006 adaptation of Christopher Paolini's novel Eragon! Join in as we discuss our own memories of the Inheritance Cycle, the film's lackluster visuals, the first round of Avengers: Doomsday teasers, and Avril Lavigne's "Keep Holding On." Plus: How long do dr
Robots (2005)
We're attempting to assemble a coherent romance from the incomplete parts of Chris Wedge's 2005 BlueSky film Robots - and mostly failing. Join in as we discuss impractical public transit systems, William Joyce's great character and world design, and our favorite (of many) fart jokes. Plus: How do robots die? Do they have souls? Why is this movie's premise so impossibly dark? Why do
Home (2015) / Top Ten Movies of 2025!
We're starting the new year with a look at our favorite movies of 2025, and also at DreamWorks Animation's 2015 film Home for some reason. Join in as we discuss Rihanna's acting career, Steve Martin's performance as Captain Smek, and the 2025 box office. Plus: What was the death toll of the Boov invasion of Earth? Who were our favorite weird little freaks? And what were the worst m
About Time
We're kicking off the new year with a look at the romance of Richard Curtis's 2013 time travel romance About Time! Join in as we discuss our shared love of star Bill Nighy, a surprisingly comedic turn from Vanessa Kirby, and how to tell Tom Holland from Tom Hollander. Plus: How exactly does time travel work? How many English-speaking countries are represented in this cast? And why is Paul
Christmas with the Kranks
We're closing out the holiday season with a movie about trying to avoid it altogether: Joe Roth's 2004 holiday comedy Christmas with the Kranks! Join in as we discuss the surprisingly effective marriage between Luther (Tim Allen) and Nora (Jamie Lee Curtis), suburban paparazzi, a disgusting ham, and our least favorite decorating trends. Plus: Why change the title from John Grisham's no
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
For this year's Christmas romance episode, we're checking in on the metatextual narratives of A Very Jonas Christmas Movie on Disney+! Join in as we discuss the standout performances in the packed supporting cast, the conspicuous use of the brothers' kids, the JoBros' long history on TV, and the dismal tie-in Yule log on Disney+. Plus: Who is this movie's intended audience? Why
Remember the Night (1940)
We're headed across the country as we look at the surprisingly illegal romance of 1940's Remember the Night, the last film written by Preston Sturges before he became a director. Join in as we discuss this first pairing of Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray, the sinister setup with Fat Mike, the film's ironically forgettable title, and ruffled undergarments of the early 1900s. Plus: H
A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas
We're celebrating Episode 420 and the start of the holiday season with a look at the romance and bromance of A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas! Join in as we discuss our (mostly recent) history with the H&K franchise, our first Real-D memories, and the series's role in Neil Patrick Harris's comeback. Plus: What makes a weed joke funny? Should we be heating our syrup? And what do
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
We're staying up all night as we attempt to navigate the late-teens romance of the 2008 Michael Cera / Kat Dennings romantic comedy Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist! Join in as we discuss one-night movies, the differences between the film and its source novel, the portrayal of gay kids in 2008, and a mysterious crate of bras. Plus: Why is this movie impossible to watch now? Why do Nick
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
We're fulfilling a long-delayed promise by looking at the romance of the most(?) romantic Star Wars movie at all, Attack of the Clones! Join in as we discuss our favorite minor characters, the film's groundbreaking use of digital filmmaking, its over-dense opening crawl, and traveling as refugees. Plus: Who is the intended audience for this movie? At what point does Padme fall in love with
Ronin
We're solving violence on the Irish border this week as we take a look at the romance(?) of John Frankenheimer's 1998 action classic Ronin! Join in as we discuss 90s De Niro, Jean Reno's literary career, the post-Cold War film milieu, and the Rabbit's Foot! Plus: Did the Good Friday Agreement force a rewrite of this movie? Why is writer David Mamet credited with a pseudonym? What a
I Married a Monster from Outer Space
We're finishing our monstrous double-feature with a look at the romance of the 1958 B-movie I Married a Monster from Outer Space! Join in as we discuss movie marketing, aliens we'd marry, and the movie's surprisingly rich feminist perspective. Plus: How does this movie compare to The Blob? What are the Andromedans' fake bodies made of? And do they even actually like human women? Ma
The Blob (1958)
We're taking a look at one of the iconic B movies of the 1950s, the original version of The Blob!Join in as we discuss the great Burt Bacharach theme song, the film debut of Steve McQueen, and early depictions of teenagers.Plus: Are these the most exasperated cops ever? What does star jelly taste like? Under what circumstances do you have to street race someone? And are we really just rooting
Leprechaun
We're headed to North Dakota for some reason this week as we look at the fast-developing romance of the 1993 horror "classic" Leprechaun! Join in as we discuss Jennifer Aniston's movie-stealing performance, Warwick Davis's star turn, and the AMC theaters merch section. Plus: How old are these characters supposed to be? Why do any of them live out in the middle of nowhere? Sho
The Mummy (1932)
We're kicking off the spooky season with a return to the Universal monster movies and Boris Karloff in Karl Freund's 1932 version of The Mummy! Join in as we discuss Karloff the union organizer, the fights between Freund and star Zita Johann, the film's connection to silent film trends, and Imhotep's convoluted scheme. Plus: What was Imhotep doing for ten years? Why aren't there any classic novels
The Babadook
We're continuing our month of movie monsters with a look at Jennifer Kent's 2014 cult classic The Babadook! Join in as we discuss the movie's dismal emotions and colors, its outsized impact compared to its tiny box office, the movie's varying levels of Australian-ness, and Sam's "bad kid" status. Plus: How did the Babadook become a queer icon? Is this monster a murder
A Nice Indian Boy
We're checking in this week on a brand new rom com, Roshan Sethi's 2025 adaptation of A Nice Indian Boy, starring Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff! Join in as we discuss awkward first dates, a scene-stealing performance by Zarna Garg, and the nice change of a gay rom com that's not about coming out. Plus: What's the best joke in the movie? Why would Jay smoke weed in his fiance's
Something's Gotta Give
We're at the beach with Jack and Diane as we look at the romance of Nancy Meyers's 2003 smash rom com Something's Gotta Give! Join in as we discuss thinly-veiled adaptations of real life, the film's examination of Jack Nicholson, and the weird lack of Frances McDormand. Plus: How long has Julian (Keanu Reeves) been tracking down productions of Erica's (Diane Keaton) plays? Why
You've Got Mail
We're closing out the trilogy of Nora Ephron romantic comedies with a look at the third Tom Hanks / Meg Ryan collaboration, 1998's You've Got Mail! Join in as we discuss formative computer memories, childhood bookstores, and War of the Worlds (2025). Plus: Why does the rest of the Fox family seem to hate books? Did Birdie really date Franco? When is David Lowery's Mother Mary comin
Juno
We're headed back to 2007 to look at the romance of the indie sensation Juno, starring Elliot Page as a pregnant teenager, Michael Cera as the awkward boyfriend, and Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner as would-be adoptive parents. Join in as we discuss the careers of director Jason Reitman and writer Diablo Cody, the film's iconic soundtrack, and a couple weirdly un-streamable movies. Plus:
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
We're returning to Genovia after seven years away to look at the romance of Garry Marshall's 2004 Disney sequel The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement! Join in as we discuss the career of screenwriter Shonda Rhimes, the long development of Princess Diaries 3, the odd CGI plane, and a lot about the Genovian government. Plus: Who would want a remote control closet? Why is Genovia's ant
The War of the Roses
In honor of The Roses (in theaters now), we're taking a look at the 1989 adaptation of the same novel, Danny DeVito's The War of the Roses, starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. Join in as we discuss the movie's odd framing device, the 1989 Golden Globe slate, the plight of the American housewife, and movies we watched in high school. Plus: What was Barbara's goal in seduci
Mystery Men (Summer of Superheroes, Part 9)
We're closing out the Summer of Superheroes with Kinka Usher's star-studded 1999 comedy Mystery Men! Join in as we discuss the rise of commercial directors in the 1990s, our favorite jokes from the movie, the unfulfilled promise of Geoffrey Rush's Casanova Frankenstein, and, of course, "All Star" by Smash Mouth. Plus: How many of these characters actually have powers? How muc
Hellboy (2004) (Summer of Superheroes, Part 8)
This week the Summer of Superheroes continues with our look at the deeply implausible romance of Guillermo Del Toro's original Hellboy movie! Join in as we discuss Ron Perlman's performance, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Nazi occultism, and Marvel's Son of Satan. Plus: Why wasn't David Hyde Pierce credited for voicing Abe Sapien? What exactly was Rasputin's goal? And, most importa
Elektra (2005) (Summer of Superheroes, Part 7)
For our last look at a Marvel hero in this Summer of Superheroes, we're taking a look at the romance of the 2005 Jennifer Garner vehicle Elektra! Join in as we discuss our favorite cinematic assassins, the movie's odd visual style, its treatment of Japan, and hitman human resources. Plus: How does this movie connect with Daredevil (2003)? Is the movie gory enough? Did its failure at the bo
Venom (2018) (Summer of Superheroes, Part 6)
We're taking a look at the dawn of the SPUMC as we dig into the romance of Venom! Join in as we discuss Tom Hardy's double performance, the lobster tank scene, The Brock Report, and surprise good guy performance by Reid Scott. Plus: How do these Sony movies connect to Spider-Man? Why didn't Riz Ahmed get to use his British accent? And how does Sony keep tricking people into thinking th
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Summer of Superheroes, Part 5)
To herald the release of Fantastic Four: First Steps, we're starting the second half of our Summer of Superheroes with a look at the romance of 2007's Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer! Join in as we discuss the history of FF adaptations, the challenge of writing a super-genius, the flattening of Sue Storm, and our favorite movies of 2025 so far. Plus: Why are adaptations so scared
The 400 Blows
We're celebrating our 400th episode with a look at the biggest 400 in cinema, Francois Truffaut's 1959 French New Wave classic, The 400 Blows! Join in as we discuss the New Wave's place in cinema history, Antoine Doinel's poor fire safety, his conspicuous lack of siblings, and engage in a cinemabration of eight years of podcasting. Plus: How closely does the film map onto Truffaut&
Superman (1978) (Summer of Superheroes, Part 4)
Our Summer of Superheroes reaches its climax with arguably the most important movie in the genre's history: Richard Donner's 1978 film Superman, starring Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, and a firmly on-book Marlon Brando. Join in as we discuss the geophysics of Lex Luthor's evil plot, the other attempts to put Superman in cinemas, the nearly two-year shoot, and our favo
Green Lantern (Summer of Superheroes, Part 3)
We're taking a look at one of the most-maligned superhero movies of the twenty-first century: Martin Campbell's 2011 adaptation of Green Lantern, starring Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. Join in as we discuss good and bad superhero costumes, the many attempts to adapt this character for film, the dead-on-arrival post-credits scene, and the Reynolds-Lively relationship timeline. Plus: Does
My Super Ex-Girlfriend (Summer of Superheroes, Part 2)
The Summer of Superheroes continues as we look at Ivan Reitman's 2006 superpowered rom com My Super Ex-Girlfriend, starring Luke Wilson, Uma Thurman, and Anna Faris! Join in as we discuss secret identities, the official hierarchy of hair colors, the movie's abysmal gender politics, and the best way to remove a splinter. Plus: How long has G-Girl been active? Can anyone at this architecture
Batman (1966) (Summer of Superheroes, Part 1)
We're kicking off our summer of superheroes with one of the first theatrical superhero movies: the 1966 Batman movie starring Adam West and Burt Ward! Join in as we discuss the development of the TV show, the film's relationship to camp, Batman's detective work, and the state of modern superhero cinema. Plus: Why is this Batman movie set entirely during daylight hours? Why did Burt War
Burn After Reading (D.C. Onscreen, Part 6)
We're closing out our D.C. Onscreen series with a look at the interwoven affairs of the 2008 Coen brothers comedy Burn After Reading! Join in as we discuss our favorite Coen Brothers movies, the perplexed reception the film got from critics, and possibly the worst street in all of D.C. Plus: What's the best blind date spot in D.C.? Is anyone in this movie not an idiot? Does 2008 comedy sen
Dick (D.C. Onscreen, Part 5)
Hollywood couldn't figure out how to sell a historical fiction political comedy about teenagers set twenty-five years in the past, but we're big fans of Andrew Fleming's 1999 film Dick and we're here to talk about it! Join in as we discuss teenage celebrity crushes, child stardom, an odd choice for weed storage, and a deep cast of sketch performers. Plus: Why does Nixon White House
Chances Are (D.C. Onscreen, Part 4)
Our D.C. Onscreen series takes us to Georgetown as we look at the reincarnation romance of Emile Ardolino's 1989 film Chances Are! Join in as we discuss our favorite afterlife bureaucracies, Yale's draconian library fees, and the performances by Cybill Shepherd, Robert Downey Jr., Ryan O'Neal, and Mary Stuart Masterson. Plus: Why didn't the mobster just kill Louie (Christopher Macd
Protocol (D.C. Onscreen, Part 3)
Goldie Hawn grew up in the D.C. area, so it's only right for our D.C. Onscreen series to look at her starring role in 1984's Protocol! Join in as we discuss theme restaurants, a weirdly deep cast, Reagan assassination parody, and the death of Skype. Plus: Who thought any of this Ohtar stuff worked? How did Sunny Davis get shot in the butt? Why does Chris Sarandon totally disappear from the
D.C. Cab (D.C. Onscreen, Part 2)
We're moving our D.C. Onscreen series into the 1980s with a look at the romance of Joel Schumacher's sophomore feature, D.C. Cab! Join in as we discuss our own D.C. cab experiences, 1980s D.C., the explosive popularity of Mr. T, a movie in search of a plot. Plus: Who is the lead of the movie? Which characters can you actually root for? How did Universal botch the movie's marketing? And
Advise & Consent (D.C. Onscreen, Part 1)
We're kicking off our series on DC Onscreen with a look at the romance of Otto Preminger's 1962 Senate drama Advise & Consent! Join in as we discuss the movie's deployment of star Henry Fonda, the tension between Preminger's liberalism and Allen Drury's Pulitzer-winning novel, and the real-life incidents that inspired the story. Plus: What stunt castings did Preminger want
The Kissing Booth
We're tackling another listener request as we delve into the very weird world of the 2018 Netflix rom com The Kissing Booth! Join in as we discuss the careers of the Euphoria cast, Netflix's 2018 rom com boom, a Welsh teen's idea of American high school, and the movie's odd but pernicious sexism. Plus: What is Jacob Elordi doing with his voice? How did a kissing booth get approved
Lust, Caution
In honor of this year's remake of The Wedding Banquet (now in theaters!), we're taking a look at a more troubled Ang Lee romance: his 2007 adaptation of Eileen Chang's novella Lust, Caution. Join in as we discuss the star performances of Tony Leung and Tang Wei, the various censored versions of the film, Lee's use of sex as a storytelling device, and also Sinners because it's t
Being John Malkovich
We're diving into one another's heads to explore the romance of Spike Jonze's 1999 genre-defying hit Being John Malkovich! Join in as we discuss the 7 1/2th floor, the script's sparse character descriptions, the movie's exploration of gender and sexuality, and our own experiences with Malkovich. Plus: Does Malkovich ever sleep? How are they retrieving their clients in New Jerse
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We're taking a look at the start of Tom Cruise's star career by digging into the romance of Paul Brickman's 1983 hit Risky Business, starring Cruise alongside Rebecca De Mornay, who was not in her 90s when this was made. Join in as we discuss the film as a response to Reaganism, expensive hot chocolate, our dads' favorite movies, and "Old Time Rock and Roll." Plus: Why wa
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