The Proposal may be a fondly remembered late 2000s classic romcom, but does it deserve the title? This week, we follow the journey of a comedic duo’s ruse, and peel back the layers of what does and doesn’t work in this trope-filled enemies to lovers, fake dating, marriage of convenience flick. Make sure to check out MedGlobal’s Sudan Emergency Appeal at medglobal.org/sudan-emergency-appeal. Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

The Clique is (in)famous for its fashion, witty comebacks, and over-the-top tone, making it a hallmark for straight-to-DVD flicks of its time. But could it be a hidden gem overlooked among the likes of Legally Blonde and Mean Girls? This holiday season, we take a trip back to middle school, where the fight for popularity can be brutal, and if you’re not in—you’re OUT. Stick around until the end of the episode for a special wrap-up segment featuring this year’s episodes! Make sure to visit @fundsforgaza and @voluntaryisminaction on Instagram to donate to fundraisers supporting the people of Gaza and Congo. Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

Most people will agree that Shrek 2 is a great movie, but is it a great sequel or an unnecessary addition to an otherwise complete story? Grab your royal steeds and get red carpet-ready as we head to the kingdom of Far Far Away—where marital problems reign, class divides run rampant, and happily ever after comes at a price. Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

Does Just Like Heaven live up to the spirit of its name, or is it a tired rehashing of the same old formula? While the characters may be haunted by the choices of their past, we’re more spooked by the choices this movie makes. Join us in the wake of this Halloween for a truly scary treat: mediocrity, the graveyard romcoms go to die. Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

Legally Blonde has cemented itself as an iconic piece of pop culture, but does it still deserve the honor 20 years on? This week we get into the nitty gritty of the question of women’s role in society, expressions of femininity, and if Elle Woods is worthy of her place in the hearts of millions.  Make sure to check out Focus Congo, a non-profit organization working to provide aid for the millions of internally displaced people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. You can read more about their work and contribute to their efforts at focuscongo.com. Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

Why is the modern romantic comedy all but obsolete? What makes the genre so difficult to get right? What even counts as a romcom? In this episode, we contemplate these questions as we revisit so-called romcom Friends with Benefits (2011) to see if it’s befitting of the romcom name. Make sure to visit visit anera.org to support their efforts in helping refugees and others hurt by conflicts in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

Who says a comedy can’t be depressing? Uptown Girls (2003) certainly pushes the boundaries of the genre. Was it brave for going against expectations, or is there a reason summer releases shouldn’t be meditations on grief? Find out in this episode as we revisit the saddest romp of the early noughties! Make sure to visit sapa-usa.org to support the Sudanese American Physicians Association, which is collecting money to provide medical supplies, resources, and humanitarian relief in Sudan. Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

In the world of jukebox musicals, Mamma Mia! is a universal favorite. But is it more than it seems on the surface? This week we dive into why this movie musical has wormed its way into the hearts of millions, and if it’s worthy of its legendary status.  Remember to check out the PCRF, which provides medical care and humanitarian assistance to children in Palestine. We encourage you to donate at pcrf.net for as little or as much as you’re able, with a one time or monthly contribution. Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

Bratz isn’t exactly considered the height of cinematic mastery – but should it be? Its nomination for five Raspberry Awards certainly leaves a sour taste on our tongues. Join us as we meticulously break down this iconic, unapologetic, and ultra-feminine interrogation of society’s rules and power structures. Remember to check out Project Watermelon, which works to fundraise for evacuations, deliver life-saving aid, and support Palestinians to resume their lives in the long term. Find more details on Instagram @projectwater.melon. Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

Twilight may have been panned by critics — and even by this very podcast — but with a change of director, six more shirtless guys, and one fewer blue filter, could this franchise turn it all around and win us over? Join us this week for a special anniversary episode as we look at New Moon through the critical lens it might (not) deserve.  Remember to check out Project Watermelon, which is working to help the people of Gaza by delivering life-saving aid, fundraising for evacuations, and supporting them to resume their lives in the long term. Find them on Instagram @projectwater.melon to find more details and contribute to their efforts. Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

Ella Enchanted may be remembered as a charming relic of its time, but how does this mid-2000s teen flick compare to other Cinderella adaptations? Could it really be a cut above the rest? Find out in the conclusion to our Cinderella special as well as our final episode of the year! Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

Masquerade balls, teen heartthrobs, and Zunes — a perfect recipe for the ultimate late 2000s take on Cinderella. This week, we discuss an adaptation that’s for once worthy of the label: Another Cinderella Story. How did this teen flick do a better job than Disney in 2015? Join our journey in uncovering this mind-boggling mystery! Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

If there’s one tale that’s universally known, it’s that of Cinderella, which has stood the test of time and countless adaptations. So how is it that Cinderella (2015) completely missed the point of its own predecessor, the classic 1950 retelling? Join us for a truly garish episode in the spirit of Halloween – featuring a dystopia of hollow platitudes, outdated ideals, and the commodification of nostalgia – as we compare the 1950 and 2015 versions to pinpoint where it all went so terribly wrong. Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

Treason. Adultery. A ruffled potato sack of a wedding dress. There’s no shortage of offences in this lengthy sequel, so it may be unsurprising that it fared so much worse than its predecessor. Is it enough for sequels to revisit the same characters but with a fraction of the charm? Find out in this episode as we discuss The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

Gone are the days of East High—at least for the summer. This week, we follow everyone’s favorite teen heartthrob Troy Bolton as he navigates the treacherous world of sleazy country clubs and corrupt college admissions. Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

Is Lemonade Mouth really as subversive as it pretends to be? Join us for another DCOM Summer special as we dissect this surprisingly highly-rated movie and question its merits as a supposed mouthpiece for the youth – though be warned, it might just leave a sour taste in your mouth. Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

A good summer movie can make or break the season. This month, we kick off DCOM Summer with The Lizzie McGuire Movie. Adored for its association with the TV show, is there anything more to it than pure nostalgia bait? Join us as we traverse Rome alongside Lizzie and her Vespa to find out! Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

Marking the release of Barbie (2023), in this episode we wade into a jungle of lost identities, treason, class divide, and – perhaps worst of all – underdeveloped characters and nonsensical plot, all to scrutinize another classic of the franchise: Barbie as the Island Princess. Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

Was Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses anything more than a golden opportunity to sell 12 slightly different versions of the same doll? Leading up to the release of Barbie (2023), join us for a Barbie Special as we try to figure out how far a movie can go without plot, character development, or anything to say. Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram (@graveyard_slot) or Tumblr (@thegraveyardslotpodcast), email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.

In a continuation of our previous episode, we return to H2O: Just Add Water! The final season brings a turning of the tides in more ways than one. Join us as we try to navigate these new waters alongside Cleo, Rikki, and… Bella? Don’t forget to rate and review! Say hi on Instagram @graveyard_slot, email us at thegraveyardslot@gmail.com, and visit tgspodcast.com for more.