Any takeaways from this episode? Underwhelmed and a little fired up: we unpack Season 2’s recycled arcs, interfaith stalemates, weaponized ‘good guy’ energy, and a wildly unethical storyline. Spoiler alert: We spoil Season 2 of Nobody Wants This (Netflix). Proceed caffeinated. This week Kira and Dr. Isabelle dive into Season 2 of Nobody Wants This with Adam Brody and Kristen Bell—and why, despite stellar performances, the story stalls. We break down the interfaith impasse (values vs. pr...
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Any takeaways from this episode? Underwhelmed and a little fired up: we unpack Season 2’s recycled arcs, interfaith stalemates, weaponized ‘good guy’ energy, and a wildly unethical storyline. Spoiler alert: We spoil Season 2 of Nobody Wants This (Netflix). Proceed caffeinated. This week Kira and Dr. Isabelle dive into Season 2 of Nobody Wants This with Adam Brody and Kristen Bell—and why, despite stellar performances, the story stalls. We break down the interfaith impasse (values vs. pr...
Fake Dating, Suede Disasters, and the Patrick Dempsey Glow-Up: Can’t Buy Me Love (1987)
Rom-Com Rescue
38 minutes
3 months ago
Fake Dating, Suede Disasters, and the Patrick Dempsey Glow-Up: Can’t Buy Me Love (1987)
Any takeaways from this episode? In this episode of RomCom Rescue, we rewind to the 1987 teen rom-com classic Can’t Buy Me Love, starring a baby-faced Patrick Dempsey and the effortlessly iconic Amanda Peterson. It’s got it all—$1,000 suede outfits, fake dating contracts, high school cliques, and the infamous African Anteater Ritual dance. Kira and Dr. Izzy dive into: Why Ronald might actually be the real villain Whether Cindy’s kindness makes up for Ronald’s total lack of a redemption a...
Rom-Com Rescue
Any takeaways from this episode? Underwhelmed and a little fired up: we unpack Season 2’s recycled arcs, interfaith stalemates, weaponized ‘good guy’ energy, and a wildly unethical storyline. Spoiler alert: We spoil Season 2 of Nobody Wants This (Netflix). Proceed caffeinated. This week Kira and Dr. Isabelle dive into Season 2 of Nobody Wants This with Adam Brody and Kristen Bell—and why, despite stellar performances, the story stalls. We break down the interfaith impasse (values vs. pr...
