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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 & BlogInstagram: @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/

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 @FilmsRtheJuiceInstagram @thesefilmsrthejuiceFacebook 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 & BlogInstagram @everyromcomTwitter @everyromcompodBluesky @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 o

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

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:

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&region=Footer https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Hughes-American-film-director

“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 &

This week, join all 4 original hosts of Every Rom Com as we kick off our High School movies series by celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Can’t Hardly Wait”! Find out which characters ended up on the cutting room floor, which actor was so stoned he couldn’t remember shooting the movie, and which future stars showed up in minor roles! Plus, we start the whole show off with a high school movies trivia quiz and later get personal and share who we were in our senior years! Whether you were a ‘Denise Fleming’, an ‘Amanda Beckett’, or, maybe especially, a ‘Yearbook Girl’, there’s something for you in this episode! 0:00-17:22 Intro To The High School Series, High School Movies TRIVIA QUIZ! More On History Of Teenagers: https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2018/02/brief-history-teenagers/ Paula Abdul “Rush, Rush” Video Featuring Keanu Reeves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqyIaNWP0T0 Click Here To Support The Show!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom 17:22-27:00 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.theringer.com/movies/2018/6/11/17442324/cant-hardly-wait-20th-anniversary https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/80481/10-fateful-facts-about-cant-hardly-wait https://www.vh1.com/news/ecgx83/ethan-embry-cant-hardly-wait https://entertainment.time.com/2013/06/12/back-to-the-party-15-things-you-didnt-know-about-cant-hardly-wait/ Other Information From DVD Extras 27:00-33:23 General Opinion 33:23-46:02 Cast & Crew In-Depth For more information on writers/directors Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/1b1588d7/every-rom-com-9-leap-year More Information On Jennifer Love Hewitt: https://www.biography.com/actors/jennifer-love-hewitt

This week on Every Rom Com we finish our Musicals series with a wedding, a Greek island, three possible dads, and an ABBA explosion, as we take on the blockbuster jukebox musical, “Mamma Mia!” We’ll talk about love over 40 with Poppy from Confessions of a Closet Romantic; give a brief introduction to ABBA, including some deep cuts; share an overview of Meryl Streep’s legendary career; and throw in some bizarre Greek mythology for good measure! We’ll also talk about the history of the jukebox musical, and give you some other recommendations in that genre in our double features section! If you’re all alone, when the pretty birds have flown, take a chance on us, and press play! 0:00-11:20 Introduction, Jukebox Musicals Find Poppy’s Work Here: https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com/ FInd One Of Poppy’s Previous Episodes Related To “Mamma Mia” Here: https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com/love-romance-over-40-part-2/ 11:20-23:45 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(musical) https://abbasite.com/articles/mamma-mia-the-movie-2/ https://deadline.com/2023/05/breaking-baz-itv-mamma-mia-i-have-a-dream-talent-show-judy-craymer-cher-1235351837/ Additional Source: Special Features “Mamma Mia” DVD 23:45-31:12 General Opinion 31:12-44:34 Cast & Crew In-Depth For More Information On Meryl Streep: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Meryl-Streep For More Information On Phyllida Lloyd: https://inews.co.uk/culture/film/phyllida-lloyd-herself-mamma-mia-interview-1187138 44:34-56:37 Opening/I Have A Dream, Sophie’s Friends Arrive/Honey Honey 56:37-1:05:20 The Guests Arrive 1:05:20-1:11:40 A Brief Introduction To ABBA For Mo

This week on Every Rom Com, Jen and Cybil explore the magic of the 1980 cult classic “Xanadu”! If you’ve never seen it, check out our spoiler-free section to find out why you should! If you’re already a fan, join us for the lowdown on the script, cast & crew, filming locations, and more! We’ll also talk Greek muses, the roller-skating culture of the 70’s and 80’s, and the music of ELO and Olivia Newton-John! Don’t walk away - all you have to do is press play! 0:00-9:30 Introduction, The Music of Olivia Newton-John and ELO 9:30-24:41 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/xanadu-was-bad-it-launched-razzies-1980-1169097/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0lug355Fuw Olivia Newton-John In Her Own Words, BBC special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrp-4dqHECM Going Back to Xanadu - from 2008 DVD release https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD5VdlPheYI Making Xanadu TV special from 1980 https://people.com/movies/xanadu-35th-anniversary-20-things-you-didnt-know/ https://ew.com/article/2007/07/06/why-people-love-xanadu/ https://oddlystupid.wixsite.com/xanadu/bobbie-mannix-interview 24:41-30:34 General Opinion 30:34-49:55 Cast & Crew In-Depth For More On Olivia Newton-John https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/aug/08/olivia-newton-john-grease-xanadu-cult-classics-cherished-by-fans https://www.biography.com/musicians/olivia-newton-john https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a40847842/olivia-newton-john-cause-of-death-breast-cancer/ https://www.onjcancercentre.org/ http://www.onjfoundationfund.org/

This week our Musicals series leads us into contemporary topics of book bans, moral panics, and representation as Jen discusses “The Music Man” with Jess Salow, an archivist and Curator of Black Collections at the Arizona State University Library and the co-host of the Bawdy Literati Podcast! We also cover the impressive careers of Meredith Wilson, Robert Preston, and Shirley Jones; talk about the making of the film; sigh over the romance of it all; and Jen sings far too many song snippets! Don’t miss this fascinating discussion of an older musical that still speaks to the present moment, even as modern creators think about how to move it into the future. 0:00-8:22 Favorite Childhood Musicals, Updates On The Bawdy Literati Podcast Bio For Guest Host, Jess Salow: Jess is an archivist/librarian and an avid reader and videogamer. She is also the co-host of Bawdy Literati, a podcast that explores "fiction that fucks". She has been reading romance/erotica since she was a tween and considers romance/erotica her favorite genre to read. While Jess doesn't lean into the romcom genre when watching movies, as she is more of a Action/Sci Fi fan with The Day After Tomorrow (2004) and Independence Day (1996) as some of her favorites, she does enjoy some romcoms including You've Got Mail (1998), The Wedding Singer (1998), and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) as some of her favorite romcoms of all time. She has three cats and has been with her partner for 25 years. Listen To Jess And Asa On Bawdy Literati!: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EdSIkpkb4UWVukx8EfD0w?si=yJxvNJYUQ2Sx9jqpgB5CEw&nd=1 Connect With Bawdy Literati On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bawdyliterati/ Support Every Rom Com Here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom 8:22-19:40 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/16105/the-music-man#articles-reviews?articleId=12694 Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story, DK Books, Editor Miezan van Zyl, 2015 Red Hot & Blue: A Smithsonian Salute to The American Musical by Amy Henderson and Dwight Blocker, National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution); National Museum of American History (U.S.), 1996 “Right Here In River City” documentary from “The Music Man” DVD special edition 19:40-34:27 Cast & Crew In-Depth More Information On Robert Preston: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Preston

Join Every Rom Com as we continue our Musicals series with “On The Town”, a film with an all-star cast, including the legendary Gene Kelly! We’ll discuss the innovations Kelly brought to the movie musical, talk about actresses Vera Ellen and Betty Garrett, and choose our favorite songs and dance numbers! We’ll also discuss the real-life inspiration for Miss Turnstiles - New York City’s Miss Subways pageant! Whether you’re into film history or men in uniform, don’t miss our episode on this 1940’s classic! 0:00-9:05 Introduction, Stage Musicals vs. Movie Musicals 9:05-22:43 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story, DK Books, Editor Miezan van Zyl, 2015 Red Hot & Blue: A Smithsonian Salute to The American Musical by Amy Henderson and Dwight Blocker, National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution); National Museum of American History (U.S.), 1996 He’s Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly by Cynthia Brideson and Sara Brideson, 2017 Watch Vera Ellen And Gene Kelly In “Slaughter On Tenth Avenue” From “Words And Music”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGawFItqmh0 22:43-25:57 General Opinion 25:57-46:03 Cast And Crew In-Depth More Information On Gene Kelly: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/married-to-gene-kelly-he-didn-t-seem-that-old-to-me-1.3950371 https://www.biography.com/actors/gene-kelly https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-fascinating-rotoscoping-animation-of-anchors-aweigh/ He’s Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly by Cynthia Brideson and Sara Brideson, 2017 More Information On Vera Ellen: https://www.nytimes.com/1981/09/02/obituaries/vera-ellen-dancer-in-movies.html More Information On Betty Garett: https://brightlightsfilm.com/who-becomes-a-legend-most-and-why-wasnt-it-betty-garrett/#.ZC2yxD3MLrc 46:03-55:49 Opening Scene, Romance With Sailors, “New York, New York” Montage 55:49-1:0

Join Every Rom Com as we begin our Musicals series with the Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers classic “Top Hat”! We talk about the early days of musicals, and how Astaire revolutionized the genre; we discuss Rogers’ own genius and how she stuck by a costuming choice that elevated one of cinema’s most iconic scenes; and we discuss whether there may have been a gay subtext at play in scenes between hilarious character actors Edward Everett Horton and Eric Blore! All this and much more as we dive into a movie that’s sure to become part of your rotation if it isn’t already an old favorite! We’re joined for this episode by the wonderful and knowledgeable Poppy of the Confessions of A Closet Romantic podcast! 0:00-10:03 Introduction to the Musicals Series, Our Favorite Musicals Find Poppy’s Podcast Here: https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com/ Follow Poppy On Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppy_confesses 10:03-16:37 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts Full Trailer From YouTube Channel “Lorelle Shorten” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHyJfvlhP-s Sources For Many Interesting Facts: The Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Book by Arlene Croce “Top Hat” DVD Commentary 16:37-21:24 General Opinion 21:24-35:40 Cast & Crew In-Depth More Info On Fred Astaire: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Fred-Astaire More Info On Ginger Rogers: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ginger-Rogers https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/164119%7C61650/Ginger-Rogers/#biography For a bit more on Irving Berlin, you can listen to Every Rom Com episode 52 on “White Christmas”: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/4ec870a3/every-rom-com-52-white-christmas 35:40-41:31 Brief Intro To Early Hollywood Musicals 41:31-52:34 Opening Of The Movie, Edward Everett Horton And Eric Blore, Is There A Gay Subtext In “Top Hat”? Some Sources I Used For Evidence Of Gay Subtext:

Join Every Rom Com as we wrap up our Self-Help series with a look at the powerhouse ensemble rom com “Think Like A Man.” We’ll discuss some of the talented black cast and crew, including director Tim Story and actress Regina Hall. We’ll share our thoughts on the dating and relationship dilemmas encountered by the film’s characters. And we’ll give our opinions on the best-selling Steve Harvey dating advice book that inspired the movie: “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man.” We’re joined this week by Natasha Alvar, a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic, who is also the film editor at culturedvultures.com! 0:00-16:48 Introducing Natasha Alvar from culturedvultures.com Natasha Alvar is a Rotten Tomatoes approved film critic, a film editor at Cultured Vultures, a book lover, and an English Literature teacher! Find Natasha’s Work Here: https://culturedvultures.com/author/natasha-alvar/ Follow Natasha Here: https://twitter.com/litmysoul Natasha Has Also Makes Guest Appearances Here: https://www.hallmarkiespodcast.com/ DONATE to Every Rom Com Here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom 16:48-23:50 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts More Info On “Think Like A Man”: https://www.bet.com/photo-gallery/yfbzum/20-reasons-why-we-love-think-like-a-man/2l4uad https://www.dga.org/Craft/DGAQ/All-Articles/1402-Spring-2014/Tim-Story.aspx To hear our thoughts on related movie “He’s Just Not That Into You”, check out Every Rom Com episode 56: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/4e5eec46/every-rom-com-56-hes-just-not-that-into-you 23:50-29:43 General Opinion 29:43-51:33 Cast & Crew In-Depth More On Tim Story: https://www.dga.org/Craft/DGAQ/All-Articles/1402-Spring-2014/Tim-Story.aspx <

This week on Every Rom Com, we go deeper into the self-help movie genre, with a look at an ensemble rom com based on one of the most successful dating advice books of the 2000’s. We’ll explore an all-star cast, including Ginnifer Goodwin and Justin Long. We’ll talk about the movie and book’s relationship advice and whether it holds up in 2023. And we’ll rank the storylines from worst to best as we discuss the 2009 hit movie, “He’s Just Not That Into You.” This episode features returning guest Jason Kleeberg of the Force Five Podcast! 0:00-13:42 - Introduction, Dating & Relationship Self-Help Books, What’s New At Force Five Podcast Check Out Force Five Podcast Here: https://www.forcefivepodcast.com/ Follow Force FIve Here: Twitter @forcefivepod Instagram @forcefivepodcast 13:42-23:56 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://ew.com/movies/2019/02/06/hes-just-not-that-into-you-10th-anniversary-secrets/ https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/just-not-that-into-you#:~:text=This%20new%20catchphrase%20actually%20started,but%20declined%20an%20invitation%20inside. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/books/2009/02/08/phrase-alters-life-of-author-of-hes-just-not-that-into-you/61466992007/ https://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bal-al.justnot01feb01-story.html Additional Information From DVD Special Features 23:56-26:55 General Opinion 26:55-36:07 Cast & Crew In-Depth More On Ginnifer Goodwin: https://www.eonline.com/news/305344/ginnifer-goodwin-and-josh-dallas-big-love-from-just-friends-to-a-fairy-tale-romance For more information on Scarlet Johansson, check out Episode 13 on “Lost in Translation: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/5dbd0d79/every-rom-com-13-lost-in-translation For more information on Ben Affleck, check out episode 34 on “Chasing Amy”:

This week on Every Rom Com, we continue our Self-Help series with a blind date gone sideways in the 2015 film “Man Up.” We’ll talk about personal mantras and resolutions, discuss the fictional self-help book “Six Billion People And You”, and give some ideas for good first date questions. We’ll also take a look at Tess Morris, a screenwriter who improves the wacky misunderstanding genre by moving the uncomfortable truth into the second act. Tune in and find out why we all enjoyed this Lake Bell/Simon Pegg rom com! 0:00-7:36 Introduction, Sophia’s Self-Help Recommendations 7:36-13:30 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://collider.com/lake-bell-man-up-secret-life-of-pets-interview/ https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/may/28/simon-pegg-i-find-it-very-hard-to-write-for-women-man-up-tess-morris https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/lake-bell-and-tess-morris-on-man-up-woman-s-hour-and-the-female-comedians-they-would-invite-to-a-pillow-fight-10280669.html Be sure to check out Scott Meyers’ blog, for the Tess Morris interview we cite here, as well as his many other interesting articles and interviews!: https://gointothestory.blcklst.com/interview-part-1-tess-morris-man-up-c323bba69e8a 13:30-16:35 General Opinion 16:35-30:48 Cast & Crew In-Depth More Info On Lake Bell’s Audiobook: https://www.gq.com/story/lake-bell-inside-voice Lake Bell’s Audio Book Inside Voice: https://www.pushkin.fm/audiobooks/inside-voice More Info On Simon Pegg: https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/simon-pegg-rehab-saved-my-life-from-ruin-by-alcoholism-news-202094 https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2018/jul/09/simon-pegg-alcoholic-addiction-rehab-fatherhood-tom-cruise 30:48-42:25 Opening Of Movie, Nancy’s Mantras, Mantras And Resolutions In Our Lives

This week on Every Rom Com we’re continuing our Self-Help Series with perhaps the ultimate story of healing through travel - “Eat Pray Love.” We’ll talk about how the best-selling book became a hit film; discuss author Elizabeth Gilbert, director Ryan Murphy, and more; and co-hosts Serena and Asa will inspire you with their thoughts about traveling solo as women. As always, stick around for our double feature recommendations, where we’ll recommend more women-led films to inspire your future adventures! 0:00-7:31 Introduction, What’s Your Relationship To The Self-Help Genre? Do You Have Any Favorite Self-Help Books? Remember to check out Asa’s Podcast: Bawdy Literati: https://www.instagram.com/bawdyliterati/ bawdyliteratipodcast@gmail.com https://open.spotify.com/show/2EdSIkpkb4UWVukx8EfD0w 7:31-14:33 TRAILER, Basic Info, Basic Premise, Interesting Facts https://www.forbes.com/sites/jordilippemcgraw/2019/12/19/julia-roberts-eat-pray-love-yoga-teacher-reveals-filming-secrets/?sh=15b55f3d220e https://www.thedailybeast.com/eat-pray-love-how-much-did-it-make#:~:text=And%20Gilbert's%20take%3F,million%20for%20the%20film%20rights. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-may-02-la-ca-eatpraylove-20100502-story.html https://thecinemaholic.com/where-was-eat-pray-love-filmed/ https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/bio/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9B9zFo4RFw Interview about the book 14:33-21:37 General Opinion 21:37-32:20 Cast & Crew In-Depth More On Ryan Murphy: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/104199257 32:20-42:48 What Do You Think When You Hear The Phrase “Eat Pray Love”?, Background Info On Elizabeth Gilbert, Beginning Of The Movie More on the “Eat Pray Love” phenomena https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/eat-pray-love-made-me-do-it-really-we-need-to-talk/2016/03/22/70b685e2-eae9-11e5-b0fd-073d5930a7b7_story.html More on Ketut Liyer: https://coconuts.co/bali/lifestyle/ketut-liyer-balinese-medicine-man-featured-eat-pray-love-passes-away/ 42:48-1:05:29 Before The Trip, The Divorce, David, Where Would You Go On A 3-Country Trip? To Hear Jen’s Story About Hearing A Voice: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/f3eec065/every-rom-com-38-imagine-me-and-you Elizabeth Gilbert Article “Confessions Of A Seduction Addict”: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/28/magazine/confessions-of-a-seduction-addict.html 1:05:29-1:18:48 Italy/Eat, The Pleasures Of Food And Languages, American Productivity Culture And Dolce Far Niente More on Dolce Far Niente: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/article-dolce-far-niente-learn-the-italian-art-of-doing-nothing/ More On Medieval Peasants Working Less: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-column-great-debate/column-why-a-medieval-peasant-got-more-vacation-time-than-you-idUKBRE97S0KU20130829 1:18:48-1:34:54 Rome Continued, Fitting Into Bigger Pants, Breakup With David, Thanksgiving In Italy, The Value Of Solo Travel 1:34:54-1:45:15 India/Pray, Getting Over Lost Love In India 1:45:15 SPOILERS BEGIN 1:45:15-2:13:15 Bali/Love, Meeting Ketut Liyer, Meeting Felipe, Things The Movie Leaves Out, Felipe Confronts Liz, End Of The Movie, The Real Life Outcome Of The “Eat Pray Love” Romance People meeting with Ketut Liyer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnHv0hRY6qI Healing Power Of Sex: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-about-sex/201804/sex-helps-treat-the-pain-and-stiffness-osteoarthritis#:~:text=Promotes%20blood%20flow%20into%20cartilage%2C%20which%20keeps%20it%20healthy.&text=Strengthens%20the%20muscles%20around%20the%20joints%2C%20which%20helps%20support%20them Elizabeth Gilbert’s Romantic Life Post-”Eat Pray Love”: https:/

This week on Every Rom Com we’re beginning our Self-Help Series with a look at the 2008 movie “Yes Man”! Joined by David Rosen of the Piecing it Together podcast, we explore the careers of Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel, dig into behind the scenes info, and get a bit personal as we talk about saying “yes” in our own lives. We’ll also talk to David a little bit about his new album, “More Content”! And stay tuned to the whole show for your chance to win a copy of the book “Yes Man” by Danny Wallace! 0:00-14:15 Introduction, Is Self-Help A Part Of Your Life?, Check Out David Rosen’s New Album “More Content”! More Info On Our Guest, David Rosen: David Rosen is a composer and podcaster. He hosts the Piecing It Together podcast and produces other podcasts including Awesome Movie Year. As a composer he has scored films, TV, commercials and creates albums of instrumental music, including his recently released 6th full length album More Content. http://www.bydavidrosen.com http://www.facebook.com/bydavidrosen http://www.twitter.com/bydavidrosen http://www.youtube.com/musicbydavidrosen https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4179855/ Listen to Piecing It Together & Awesome Movie Year on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & All Major Podcast Apps https://www.piecingpod.com https://www.awesomemovieyear.com Cybil’s Macaroni Video (with its somewhat tenuous connection to self-help) https://www.tiktok.com/@saucedchef/video/6938145080704240902?_t=8YZCrwffi0o&_r=1 14:15-20:07 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts Bluray extras https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMkFISmc-jg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exkcg8USesY https://nymag.com/movies/features/52915/ https://emanuellevy.com/review/yes-men-how-jim-carrey-prepared-for-the-role-5/ https://thecinemaholic.com/where-was-yes-man-filmed/

Just in time for Christmas, Every Rom Com has paired up with Poppy from Confessions of a Closet Romantic to bring you one of the most beloved Christmas classics of all-time, “White Christmas.” In addition to a fair amount of gushing over costumes, music, and romance, we’ll also give you an historical overview of the song “White Christmas”, its connection to World War 2, and its writer Irving Berlin. We wrap the whole thing up with double feature recommendations, including some black and white classics you may want to discover this holiday season! 0:00-15:03 Introducing Poppy from Confessions of A Closet Romantic Poppy is the writer/host of the Confessions of a Closet Romantic podcast. For a hot minute, once upon a time, she was a musical-comedy actress, a nanny and a chef. She’s done book marketing for a large publishing house, and reviewed books, written features for a newspaper, assisted on film sets, and did publicity and author programming for a large library system. Now she produces her podcast full-time, watches classic movies obsessively (ask her about Cary Grant!) and creates all sorts of things out of paper. Find Poppy’s Work Here: https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com/ 15:03-24:17 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g2997/white-christmas-movie-facts/ https://www.cnn.com/2017/12/18/movies/white-christmas-movie-trivia-trnd/index.html https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/HOLIDAY-INN-WHITE-CHRISTMAS-A-Look-Inside-Irving-Berlins-Calendar-Spanning-Classics-20161002 Interview with Rosemary Clooney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUV0A4_GQmM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-lZR65SPcY Behind the Scenes Mini-Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWdcSomDmbQ Christmas In The Movies: 30 Classics to Celebrate the Season by Jeremy Arnold 24:17-37:22 Cast & Crew In-Depth More About Bing Crosby: https://www.biography.com/musician/bing-crosby

This week on Every Rom Com we’re going to church with the women of the Bawdy Literati podcast, as we discuss the holiday rom com “The Preacher’s Wife”! We’ll learn about the history of angels and talk about angels in pop culture. We’ll cover the careers of some of the heaviest hitters yet as we discuss Whitney Houston, Denzel Washington, and Penny Marshall! And we’ll touch upon issues of racial and economic justice, as we talk about the film’s subplots, and as our guest, Jess Salow, tells us a little about community archives and her job as a curator of Black Collections at the Arizona State University Library. In other words, we’ve got a great show, packed with unexpected depth as well as many laughs! 0:00-15:12 Introducing Jess Salow, and welcoming back Asa Espanto from the Bawdy Literati Podcast! Jess is an archivist/librarian and an avid reader and videogamer. She is also the co-host of Bawdy Literati, a podcast that explores "fiction that fucks". She has been reading romance/erotica since she was a tween and considers romance/erotica her favorite genre to read. While Jess doesn't lean into the romcom genre when watching movies, as she is more of a Action/Sci Fi fan with The Day After Tomorrow (2004) and Independence Day (1996) as some of her favorites, she does enjoy some romcoms including You've Got Mail (1998), The Wedding Singer (1998), and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) as some of her favorite romcoms of all time. She has three cats and has been with her partner for 25 years. Asa is a librarian and textile artist. She is also the co-host of Bawdy Literati, the podcast that discusses "fiction that fucks." She has always been a big movie fan, of all genres, but loves the whimsical, lighthearted nature that the romcom genre often brings. Her favorite movie of all time is Woman on Top (2000), an unusual romcom that brings the magic of cooking, bossa nova, and the spirit of Brazil to the genre. Some Info On Community Archives From Jess: https://lib.asu.edu/communityarchives Where To Find The Women Of Bawdy Literati: https://www.instagram.com/bawdyliterati/ bawdyliteratipodcast@gmail.com https://open.spotify.com/show/2EdSIkpkb4UWVukx8EfD0w 15:12-23:17 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-12-11-ca-7763-story.html https://ew.com/article/1996/12/13/whitney-houston-preachers-wife/ https://madamenoire.com/248021/bet-you-didnt-know-secrets-behind-the-making-of-the-preachers-wife/