This week on Every Rom Com we’re covering the ultimate cult classic teen movie of the 80s - “Better Off Dead.” This film is a big favorite of Jen’s and her two guests - Jason from the Force Five podcast and Chris from the Get Me Another podcast! Together we unpack the movie’s absurdist humor, let you know which plot points were taken from writer-director Savage Steve Holland’s real life, discuss our favorite John Cusack and Diane Franklin roles, and there might even be some competing Howard Cosell and paperboy impersonations - “Two dollars…” Overall, it’s truly a sight to behold - come take a listen! (Also check out Every Rom Com episode 79 on "One Crazy Summer"!)

This week, sail away with Every Rom Com, as we discuss the first of two sports rom coms we’ll be covering from director Savage Steve Holland, “One Crazy Summer.” We’ll dig into Holland’s career as well as Demi Moore’s, talk about our favorite bits from this cult classic, and learn a little about the sport of sailing! We’re joined by two returning guests: artist and author Ryan Estrada, who helps us unpack the movie’s animation sequences, and musician and appreciator of absurdist humor, David Rosen of the Piecing it Together podcast. You won’t want to miss this boat!    0:00-12:03 Welcome Back Guests Ryan Estrada and David Rosen, Favorite Sports Movies To See Ryan’s Work: ryanestrada.com  Follow Ryan on Social Media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ryanestrada.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanestradadotcom/?hl=en  Hear Ryan Talk About “Jerry Maguire”: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/32b40295/every-rom-com-25-jerry-maguire  Find David’s Work: bydavidrosen.com  Follow David on Social Media: Twitter: https://x.com/PiecingPod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piecingpod/?hl=en  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/piecingpod.bsky.social  12:03-21:30 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts More Info On “One Crazy Summer”: https://www.insidehook.com/film/director-steve-holland-cult-classic-better-off-dead-john-cusack  https://ew.com/article/2011/08/02/better-off-dead-blu-ray/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etvtelWqQTY  htt...

Join Every Rom Com as we continue our Sports Rom Com series with the sexy baseball love triangle, “Bull Durham”! Darin Lundberg of the NostalgiaCast podcast joins us to discuss the joys of baseball and baseball movies, explore the careers of Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon, and bring you the making-of details on this romantic classic from scripting to production! Stick around for the end of the show when we’ll give you a great group of double feature recommendations to pair with “Bull Durham” on your next watch!   0:00-18:02 Introducing Darin Lundberg of the NostalgiaCast and Back to Bluey podcasts!, Favorite Sports Movies, Can a Sports Movie Have Too Much Sports? Darin Lundberg has been podcasting for nearly a decade, but he’s been a film obsessive for longer than he can remember. Movies have been his babysitter, confidante, and constant companion, and in 2016, he started the NostalgiaCast podcast with best friend Jonny Craddock, in which they revisit and review the films of their childhoods, to see if they stand the test of time, or if they're past their prime. In 2023, Darin also started the Back To Bluey podcast with co-host Robert Yaniz Jr., in which they discuss the Australian animated phenomenon BLUEY from a father’s perspective, as an aspirational tool for their families during the day-to-day.  Find Darin’s Work Here: https://nostalgiacast.libsyn.com/  https://linktr.ee/nostalgiacast  https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/75ff27c1-6ea9-40ea-9e36-17cd1901d255  https://linktr.ee/BackToBluey  Follow Nostalgia Cast & Back to Bluey: Twitter: https://x.com/DWLundberg?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dwlundberg.bsky.social  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NostalgiaCast/  18:02-29:47 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts More Info On “Bull Durham”: The Church of Baseball: The Making of Bull Durham, by Ron Shelton, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20080517143621/http://cgi.cnnsi.com/features/2003/si_movies/  https://vault.si.com/vault/2012/07/09/worshipping-at-the-church-of-baseball 

Join Every Rom Com as we kick off our Sports Rom Com Series with Luca Guadagnino’s modern classic “Challengers”! Joined by podcaster, producer and filmmaker extraordinaire, Billy Ray Brewton, we’ll unpack the relationships in this complicated triangle, discuss how the game of tennis relates to the movie’s structure and themes, and bring you all the making of info currently missing from any “Challengers” physical media release! We’ll also reveal who’s #TeamArt, who’s #TeamPatrick and who’s #TeamNobody. Join us for this in-depth and at times adult conversation on one of the best movies of last year!    0:00-12:45 Welcome Back Billy Ray Brewton!, Favorite Sports Movies BILLY RAY is a filmmaker and film programmer based in Los Angeles. He’s the Creative Director of Make Believe, a frequent heel on the Screen Drafts podcast, and the producer of the new documentary, CORONER TO THE STARS, currently on the film festival circuit, about the life and career of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the former L.A. County coroner/medical examiner.  Check out “Coroner to the Stars”: https://www.coronertothestars.com/  Follow Billy Ray on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billyraybrewton/?hl=en Bluesky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/billyraybrewton.bsky.social  LIsten to Billy Ray’s other guest spot on “Dashing in December”! https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/4e89dd30/every-rom-com-50-dashing-in-december  12:45-27:38 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts More Info on “Challengers”: https://www.vulture.com/article/challengers-justin-kuritzkes-interview.html  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXmtHVtoyv0  https://deadline.com/2024/11/challengers-director-luca-guadagnino-interview-1236178882/  https://lwlies.com/interviews/luca-guadagnino-challengers/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRKYU7dHy4U  https://www.gq.com/story/how-challengers-umpire-darnell-appling-went-from-zendayas-assistant-to-internet-fave  27:38...

This week join Every Rom Com as we wrap up our L.A. Stories series with “500 Days of Summer”! Rob LaMorgese of the Get Me Another podcast joins us to discuss whether this film is a love story, which character (if any) is to blame,  the Los Angeles architecture featured in the movie, and much much more! We’ll also give you our usual making-of information, as well as winding up with a group of great double feature recommendations for your next movie night! Don’t miss our exploration of this non-linear atypical indie (anti)-romcom.  0:00-10:34 Welcome back, Rob LaMorgese of the Get Me Another Podcast! Favorite Places in Los Angeles  GET ME ANOTHER is available wherever you listen to podcasts and can be found on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and BlueSky @GetMeAnotherPod!  Check out Watts Tower here: https://www.wattstowers.org/  Help Support Our Podcast Here: https://buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom  Money goes to hosting fees, post-production and recording fees, and equipment fees!  10:34:-17:15 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts More Info on “500 Days of Summer”: https://www.vogue.com/article/500-days-of-summer-oral-history-15th-anniversary  https://www.avclub.com/after-a-decade-of-discourse-500-days-of-summer-is-ba-1837104854  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1209556/500-Days-Summer-Revenge-writing-film-girl-dumped-you.html https://www.firstshowing.net/2009/the-definitive-interview-with-the-writers-of-500-days-of-summer/  https://ew.com/movies/2019/02/07/500-days-of-summer-neustadter-weber-webb/  https://ew.com/movies/2019/02/06/500-days-summer-viewing-party/  17:15-24:24 General Opinion 24:24-31:32 Cast & Crew In-Depth 31:32-41:11 Narration, Is “500 Days of Summer” A Love Story?  41:11-58:34 Non-Linear Storytelling, The Breakup, IKEA Scene, The Nature of Memory Timeline of Events in “500 Days of Summer”: https://gist.github.com/davidpots/d0fc156c711001dab61a   58:34-1:05:40 The Mus...

This week, Every Rom Com is celebrating our 75th episode with one of the greatest movies in cinema history - “Singin’ in the Rain”! New guest and old friend of the podcast, film archivist Karin Carlson-Snider, adds her insight as we discuss the transition from silent to sound film. We reveal what went on behind the scenes, and how this movie’s musical numbers and romantic and comedic moments have affected us over the years. Plus, we explore the careers of Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor, and give our recommendations for great double features! Whether it’s a nostalgic favorite or you’re a new cinephile, join us for an informative deep dive on this American classic!   0:00-13:18 Introducing Karin Carlson-Snider of Northeast Historic Film; Favorite Rom Coms, Favorite L.A. Movies  Northeast Historic Film: https://oldfilm.org/ Support Northeast Historic Film’s Work: https://conta.cc/4io9cJW Follow Northeast Historic Film on Instagram: @northeasthistoricfilm https://www.instagram.com/northeasthistoricfilm?igsh=aHE1ZzU3YzNuM2Vy Karin Carlson-Snider is a film archivist and the Vault Manager at Northeast Historic Film in Bucksport, Maine, a regional film archive dedicated to preserving and sharing moving image history. With nearly 15 years at the archive, she has played a key role in numerous grant-funded digitization projects, including The Boston TV News Digital Library, The Woman Behind the Camera, and WCVB: More Than the News.  Notably, through The Woman Behind the Camera project, she helped digitize, catalog, and make publicly accessible over 300 hours of home movies and amateur footage from 58 collections created by women filmmakers—shedding light on underrepresented voices in film history. In addition to managing the archive’s climate-controlled vault, Karin also oversees the licensed footage department, supplying archival content for high-profile productions including Ken Burns documentaries, HBO and ESPN sports features, and true crime series on Netflix.  She holds a BA in History from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, an MFA in Digital Video Production from Governors State University, and an MA in Public History from Duquesne University. She is also a graduate of the prestigious L. Jeffrey Selznick School of Film Preservation, where she was awarded the Hagefilm Fellowship and completed restoration work on two 1910 Essanay silent film comedies: Mulcahy’s Raid and A College Chicken. 13:18-29:40 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts More Information On “Singin’ In The Rain”: Singin’ in the Rain: the Making of an American Masterpiece, by Pratibha A. Dabholkar and Earl J. Hess The Movie Musical, by Jeanine Basinger https://www.bfi.org.uk/news/revealed-results-2022-si...

This week on Every Rom Com we’re continuing our L.A. Stories series with a 1990 rom com classic that travels from the gritty streets of Hollywood Boulevard to the snooty boutiques of Beverly Hills - “Pretty Woman”! We’ll discuss the movie’s unusual journey to the screen, explore the careers of Richard Gere and Garry Marshall, and dip into the topic of sex work in movies, and stop to appreciate the film’s many iconic moments and locations! Don’t miss this episode -  It would be a “big mistake… huge!”  0:00-13:02 What’s New at the Bawdy Literati Podcast with Jess and Alexia; Favorite L.A. Movies Follow Bawdy Literati Here: https://www.instagram.com/bawdyliterati/  13:02-27:49 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts Netflix “The Movies That Made Us” Season 2 Episode 2  https://www.the-numbers.com/box-office-records/worldwide/all-movies/genres/romantic-comedy  https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/03/pretty-woman-original-ending  https://www.eonline.com/news/1133589/it-d-be-a-big-mistake-to-not-check-out-these-30-pretty-woman-secrets-huge  27:49-36:57 General Opinion 36:57-49:38 Cast & Crew In-Depth More Information on Richard Gere: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Richard-Gere  https://www.lionsroar.com/richard-gere-my-journey-as-a-buddhist/  https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/tibet/interviews/gere.html  https://savetibet.org/richard-gere-speaks-on-the-nature-of-the-tibetan-movement-and-vision-of-the-dalai-lama/  https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/richard-gere-man-of-masks-761587.html  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/why-richard-gere-was-banned-from-the-oscars-heres-the-controversial-china-comments-that-led-to-hollywoods-cold-shoulder/articleshow/118715933.cms?from=mdr

This week Every Rom Com tackles the world of paparazzi, Coachella, and boy bands, as we discuss the 2024 age-gap romance - “The Idea of You!” We’ll talk about the challenges of love with a celebrity, discuss our own boy band and celebrity fandoms, pick our favorite songs by movie band August Moon, and express our appreciation for the many women involved in the film - including its writers and producers. If you need a break from reality, join us for a few hours with this fun, feminist fantasy we all enjoyed! 0:00-7:46 Updates on Sophia & Serena, Favorite L.A. Movies Screenwriters’ Workshop, as Mentioned by Sophia!: https://www.screenwritersworkshop.org/  7:46-21:41 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts More Information on “The Idea of You”!: https://variety.com/2024/film/features/robinne-lee-gabrielle-union-the-idea-of-you-black-women-1235988832/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y5zEWpNeXs Jimmy Kimmel - Galitzine  https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/article/idea-of-you-anne-hathway-house-airbnb  https://time.com/6958078/the-idea-of-you-story-behind/  https://deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2017/07/q-with-robinne-lee.html  https://www.elle.com/culture/books/a60670447/the-idea-of-you-harry-styles-fanfiction-robinne-lee-interview/  https://www.businessinsider.com/michael-showalter-the-idea-of-you-wet-hot-american-summer-2024-5  https://deadline.com/2024/11/august-moon-songwriter-savan-kotecha-the-idea-of-you-songs-interview-sound-and-screen-1236164478/  https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/idea-of-you-creating-boy-band-august-moon-1234979254/  https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/the-idea-of-you-streaming-success-theaters-interview-1235006048/ 

Every Rom Com is relaunching our L.A. Stories series with the movie it’s named after - the delightful 1991 Steve Martin film - “L.A. Story”! Joined by the hosts of the Get Me Another podcast, we unpack L.A. stereotypes and truisms, do a deep dive into Steve Martin’s career, and embrace the magic of talking freeway signs, Shakespearean gravediggers, and spinning spokesmodels named SanDeE*! You won’t want to miss a moment of this funny and informative conversation!  0:00-1:10 Pre-Show Message 1:10-17:31 Introducing Chris Iannacone and Rob LaMorgese from the Get Me Another podcast; Favorite L.A. Movies GET ME ANOTHER is available wherever you listen to podcasts and can be found on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and BlueSky @GetMeAnotherPod! Some charities providing fire relief and assistance to the people of Los Angeles: California Fire Foundation: https://www.cafirefoundation.org/ Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: https://www.lafoodbank.org/ Pasadena Humane Society: https://pasadenahumane.org/ American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/?srsltid=AfmBOoqrGj7xixL179CrJ9B1E-jqTLQneghbyAunjTSRXEFmxRZxlj_l  L.A. Mask Bloc: https://linktr.ee/maskblocla    17:31-25:28 TRAILER, Basic info, Interesting Facts More Information on L.A. Story: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/02/steve-martin-sarah-jessica-parker-la-story-anniversary  https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-11-09/steve-martin-l-a-story-turns-30  https://lamag.com/featured/la-story-steve-martin  https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/greater-la/steve-martin-gifts-radio-race/la-story-30-years  https://www.remindmagazine.com/article/13172/steve-martin-marriage-anne-stringfield-documentary/#:~:text=Martin%20first%20talked%20about%20his,very%20amusing%2C%20smart%20and%20English.  https://collider.com/l...

Every Rom Com is back with an episode of Now Streaming for February 2025. We know times are tough right now, so we’re recommending eight movies and TV shows full of romance, travel, and love at any age to help you find some welcome rest and distraction. Whether you live near the Gulf of Mexico, near Denali National Park, or somewhere outside of the United States like Canada or Greenland, we hope we’re able to recommend something you’ll love.

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:

This month our bonus show, Now Streaming, has turned into a Nicholas Galitzine love-fest, with3 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 romcoms that made us laugh, including one of Jen’s favorite rom coms of the 21st century, “I WantYou Back”! Check out these picks and more as Jen and Cybil recommend rom com and rom comadjacent movies and TV shows that you can stream tonight! Find us: everyromcom.comFollow us:- Facebook: Every Rom Com Podcast & Blog- Instagram: @everyromcom- Twitter: @everyromcompod- Bluesky: @everyromcomSend us feedback: feedback@everyromcom.com

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 

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!  Find us: everyromcom.com Follow us:  Facebook: Every Rom Com Podcast & Blog Instagram: @everyromcom      Twitter: @everyromcompod   Bluesky: @everyromcom       Send us feedback: feedback@everyromcom.com

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: Piecing it Together podcast: https://www.piecingpod.com Follow on Twitter/X @piecingpod    https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod    Music:  https://www.bydavidrosen.com/  Follow on Twitter/X @bydavidrosen     https://davidrosen.bandcamp.com/    To find more from Ishtar Howell:   https://www.youtube.com/@ishtarishaya  https://www.ascension-meditation.com/ https://www.awakenedlightastrology.com/    Support Every Rom Com!: Follow us:  Facebook: Every Rom Com: Podcast & Blog Instagram: @everyromcom Twitter/X: @everyromcompod Bluesky: @everyromcom   Donate: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom    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/  htt...

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  Social Media Links: Twitter @FilmsRtheJuice Instagram @thesefilmsrthejuice Facebook page: For me, these Films R the Juice   Support Every Rom Com here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom Follow us on Social Media Here: Facebook page: Every Rom Com: Podcast & Blog Instagram @everyromcom Twitter @everyromcompod Bluesky @everyromcom   11:20-20:54 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts 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 ...

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/

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...

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 Visit us here: https://www.everyromcom.com/  Help us out here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom    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:

“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   Support Every Rom Com Here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom    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:...