The Rom Complex
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Which came first, the romantic comedy or our messed up ways of thinking about love and relationships? Each week Sam Frontera and Shelby Schwieterman break down the romcom tropes that make their hearts sing and the ones that need to be tuned up. Listen to them talk about how these movies affected their relationships–for better and for worse.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Which came first, the romantic comedy or our messed up ways of thinking about love and relationships? Each week Sam Frontera and Shelby Schwieterman break down the romcom tropes that make their hearts sing and the ones that need to be tuned up. Listen to them talk about how these movies affected their relationships–for better and for worse.
Language:
English
Email:
theromcomplex@gmail.com
Episodes
201. Addicted to Love: I Want Him Hopeless, Loveless, Finished Off!
2/8/2024
It's the month of lovers, so we're talking about love. Just like we do every month! This time, we're discussing 1997's Addicted to Love. Secondary topics include time loop manipulation, small-town astronomy, and seeing someone at their worst then still liking them.
Duration:00:53:57
200. All About Eve: Hundreds of People Love You
2/1/2024
For our 200th episode (can you even believe it??) we're discussing All About Eve (1950). Fasten your seat belts because we're talking about Bette Davis's eyes, ways to manipulate men, and why Sam is the funniest person of all time.
Duration:01:00:09
199. Serendipty: Revisited
1/25/2024
This week we revisit Shelby's original romcom pick, Serendipity (2001). We also discuss AI-generated headshots, missing signs from the universe, and John Cusack's character's horrendous actions throughout this movie.
Duration:00:52:34
198. A Walk to Remember: Revisited
1/18/2024
As we approach our 200th episode, we're revisiting the movies we discussed in the very first episode of the The Rom Complex. First up is A Walk to Remember (2002). We chat about what makes us cry, the difference between a reverend and a preacher, and how nice it would be for someone to remember the things we say in passing. Things we say on a podcast, perhaps?
Duration:00:57:24
197. The Bishop's Wife: Once I was Madly in Love with a Girl
12/28/2023
We're closing out the year with The Bishop's Wife (1947). We discuss angelic rizz, throwing things at kids, and why you gotta keep your wife happy. We're taking a short break, but will be back in the new year!
Duration:00:52:46
196. Exmas: Who Wouldn't Love Spending Christmas with Their Ex?
12/21/2023
We've got another new one for you with Exmas (2023) starring (one of) the guy(s) Sam's obsessed with. We talk romcom jobs, the Olsen twins, and the shape of a goat's eye.
Duration:00:57:53
195. Meet Me in St. Louis: From my Heart a Song of Love
12/14/2023
What do we know about the movie this week? Well, it was made in 1944, set in 1903, and called Meet Me in St. Louis. We're pretty sure it's set in St. Louis. Beyond that, it's anyone's guess!
Duration:00:58:04
194. The Family Stone: Isn't There Anybody That Loves Me?
12/7/2023
Do you remember the year 2005? We sure do. Sort of. We remember the movie The Family Stone, at least! We talk bodily functions, family rules, and whether we'd be an art couple or a bar couple. Happy December!
Duration:00:55:07
193. The Switch: You're in Love with the Mother of Your Child
11/30/2023
I already typed this once, then deleted it, and I don't remember what I said! Something about closing out No No November with The Switch (2010). The big No No here is having kids, ew! The one in this movie is actually pretty cute though.
Duration:00:58:18
192. Christmas Is Canceled: I Don't Always Love Finding Quotes (with editor James)
11/24/2023
James couldn't help but bring us another weird one with 2021's Christmas Is Canceled. Be sure to check out Darling Homebody at https://www.darlinghomebody.com/
Duration:01:00:41
191. No Hard Feelings: No Disrespect. He Loves Cougars.
11/16/2023
Wow, it’s the year 2023 and we are talking about No Hard Feelings, a movie that came out this same year. What are the odds? We talk about fully nude fights, staying...
Duration:00:56:55
190. The Accidental Husband: Anybody Can Fall in Love
11/9/2023
We’re kickin’ off No-No November with a slew of bad decisions including hacking the courts, getting drunk with strange men, and having a baby EW. Oh, I should mention, we’re talking about...
Duration:00:51:06
189. Fresh: That’s Surrender. That’s Love.
10/26/2023
Things are getting spooky and, dare I say, tasty? as we discuss 2022’s Fresh, starring our boy Sebastian Stab. Sam trash talks men, as per usual, and Shelby describes the best way...
Duration:00:56:18
188. The Witches of Eastwick: He Will Take Their Love and Continue to Destroy the Earth
10/19/2023
Guess what, we’re sick in the head! And that’s why we’re happy to bring you this week’s episode concerning The Witches of Eastwick (1987). We discuss magic spells, tea parties, and why...
Duration:00:57:35
187. Bewitched: I Love That Show. Is That the One with the Genie?
10/12/2023
This week we’re dipping into magic–movie magic, that is–with 2005’s Bewitched. Listen, there is a certain magic in bad movies, just as there’s a certain magic in, like, a rotting piece of...
Duration:00:52:44
186. Moonstruck: When you love Them They Drive You Crazy Because They Know They Can
10/5/2023
Awwooooooo! We’re howlin’ because it’s October and we are getting Moonstruck (1987). We’re also howlin’ at sweaty, unsettled Nic Cage. Is this the sexiest movie of all time?
Duration:00:58:55
185. The Sweetest Thing: What a Lovely Ride
9/28/2023
We’re back in 2002 (oh no!) with The Sweetest Thing, and Shelby’s feeling gay about it. We talk raunch, road trips, and realizing you’re finishing with a phase of your life.
Duration:00:55:56
184. What If/The F Word: Love Is Just an All-Purpose Excuse for Selfish Behavior
9/21/2023
It’s a shorter one this week as we follow the escapades of a cowardly man in What If (2013), also known as The F Word. We talk about friends turning to lovers,...
Duration:00:49:55
183. Flipped
9/14/2023
Say it with me: SHE. FALLS. FIRST. HE. FALLS. HARDER. We watched Flipped (2010), so of course we talk about waiting around for someone who’s not into you, salmonella, and what it’s...
Duration:00:58:11
182. Bros: It Doesn’t Make You Look Weak to Love Someone
9/7/2023
Bros (2022) is a movie, and we watched it! How much did we like it? We’ll let you know in the episode. Please don’t blab to Billy!
Duration:00:56:43