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While we may not have actually walked-and-talked while recording this one, you can still listen in on our approximation of Sorkin-esque repartee in our newest episode! We break down 1995's The American President in all its flawed, West-Wing-y glory.

November's a perfect time to look back at Netflix's Summer of Love with the fantastic To All The Boys I've Loved Before! We break down all the lovely humor and honest emotions at the heart of this modern classic, and debate whether Noah Centineo is more of a Ruffalo or a Franco!

Will we be able to spot almost every single bad romcom stereotype in How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days? You guys probably already know the answer, but listen anyway!

The legendary Marilyn Monroe makes her first appearance on the podcast as we discuss the Billy Wilder classic Some Like It Hot! From gangsters in Chicago to fake millionaires in Florida to sexual hijinks galore, we break down the impeccable craft behind this slapstick romance on this week's episode. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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This week we tackle one of the all-time classics, the Julia Roberts/Richard Gere charisma-fest that is Pretty Woman! We break down the sometimes-problematic charms of this Garry Marshall picture and celebrate the high water mark for shopping montages. Don't miss out on this one, it would be a big mistake. Huge! Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” 
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Which romantic comedy was so good that we had no choice but to end our hiatus to talk about it? None other than the smash hit Crazy Rich Asians! Listen along to our triumphant return as we dissect this modern classic in all of its colorful, multilayered glory, and sing the praises of Michelle Yeoh. Thanks for sticking with us! Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” 
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We're back to giving romantic comedies the attention they (sometimes) deserve with 27 Dresses, our first Katherine Heigl romcom! Spoiler alert: she's not the screamingly unlikeable one in this. And James Marsden finally gets a girl. Listen in as we talk about a romance full of shady journalism, selfish sisters, and lots of the one topic we're pretty much done with at this point: weddings. Intro music credit:
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Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's Groundhog Day! We don’t have to tell you this is one of the best comedies of all time. But how does it hold up as a rom-com? Let’s discuss. Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's Groundhog Day! We don’t have to tell you this is one of the best comedies of all time. But how does it hold up as a rom-com? Let’s discuss. Intro music credit:? “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” ?Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)? Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0?creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

As their wedding day approaches, Shiran and Brendan decided to visit... The Wedding Planner! Come along as our intrepid couple tries to figure out just what exactly this movie is about and why its Italians are so weird.

Brendan and Shiran get ready for impending marriage in the best/worst way possible — deconstructing Bride Wars to death. Our first Kate Hudson movie is here, and it’s as big a trainwreck as you would expect. Mazel tov! Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

When you find the movie you want to watch for the rest of your life, you want to press 'Play' as soon as possible. Listen in as we talk about the ultimate romantic comedy, the cream of the crop: When Harry Met Sally... Intro music credit: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Christmas is all around us, and so is the endless discussion about Love Actually! Listen in as the NEWLY ENGAGED Shiran & Brendan contribute their own expansive thoughts to the rancor, in hopes that we may one day make it through a holiday season without having to debate this movie ever again! Happy holidays!

Lightning might strike twice for Melanie Smooter, but does it do the same for Reese Witherspoon's appearances on our podcast? Find out as we discuss Sweet Home Alabama, the Lynyrd Skynyrd-inspired rom-com of someone's dreams. Intro music credit: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Here's the plan: watch Shaun of the Dead, laugh and/or cry your ass off, eat a ton of pre-Halloween candy, and listen to our latest episode. How's that for a slice of fried gold? Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

With the baseball playoffs in full swing, Brendan and Shiran take you out to the ballgame with Fever Pitch! Come listen to our latest episode and find out if Jimmy Fallon will choose Drew Barrymore over his beloved Red Sox, or whether they (and the movie) strike out. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Shiran and Brendan discuss being in love in a movie, Meg Ryan's face acting and more in this week's episode on the Nora Ephron classic Sleepless In Seattle! Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Is there anything more romantic than matching wits with your soulmate? What about bongo drums and a retro supercomputer? Find out how it all comes together when we discuss Desk Set on this week's episode! Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Is Serendipity about: a) destiny, b) choice, or c) Jeremy Piven transforming in the asshole he is today? Listen to us try to find out as we get to the bottom of this John Cusack rom-com. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We liked Bridget Jones’s Diary very much, just as she is. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week we’re covering that Jennifer Aniston movie you most likely skipped but probably shouldn’t have. It’s surprisingly sweet and only slightly cringe-inducing: It’s The Switch! With bonus Jeff Goldblum to boot. Intro music credit: “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/