Does It Get the Pass?

By Maggie Boccella

Just two girls and their arbitrary system for ranking romantic comedies against the world. Does It Get the Pass? examines romantic comedies throughout the ages to determine, as the title says, whether... more

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How many episodes does Does It Get the Pass? have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

Does It Get the Pass? episodes:

June 05, 2023 16. Shakespeare's Rom-Coms: Part II
"Mostly I hate the way I don't hate you. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all."
For the second half of our Shakespeare special, Maggie and Rebecca are breaking down two very different adaptations from 1999: A Midsummer Night's Dream, starring Anna Friel, Dominic West, Christian Bale, and Calista Flockhart, and 10 Things I Hate About You (adapted from The Taming of the Shrew), starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger.
Pod Socials:
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Maggie's Socials:
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Twitter: @maggie_rachael
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Rebecca's Socials:
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Twitter: @withahero
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48min
May 29, 2023 15. Shakespeare's Rom-Coms: Part I
"I would rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me."
For this first episode of two parts, Maggie and Rebecca are breaking down two adaptations of the classic William Shakespeare play Much Ado About Nothing: the 1993 film directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh alongside Emma Thompson, and Joss Whedon's 2012 adaptation starring Alexis Denisof and Amy Acker.
Pod Socials:
Instagram/Twitter/TikTok: @getthepasspod
Letterboxd: @thepasspod
Maggie's Socials:
Instagram: @maggierachael_
Twitter: @maggie_rachael
TikTok: @maggierachael
Rebecca's Socials:
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Twitter: @withahero
...more
52min
May 22, 2023 14. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
"I can be smart when it's important, but most men don't like it."
For this episode, Maggie and Rebecca discuss the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes — their first Old Hollywood film — starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell, and directed by Howard Hawks.
Pod Socials:
Instagram/Twitter/TikTok: @getthepasspod
Letterboxd: @thepasspod
Maggie's Socials:
Instagram: @maggierachael_
Twitter: @maggie_rachael
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Rebecca's Socials:
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Twitter: @withahero
...more
55min
May 15, 2023 13. Love Bites (1993)
"I work for Häagen-Dazs."
For this episode, Maggie and Rebecca discuss the 1993 low-budget rom-com Love Bites, written and directed by Malcolm Marmorstein, and starring musician Adam Ant, Kimberly Foster, and a pre-Star Trek Michelle Forbes.
Pod Socials:
Instagram/Twitter/TikTok: @getthepasspod
Letterboxd: @thepasspod
Maggie's Socials:
Instagram: @maggierachael_
Twitter: @maggie_rachael
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Rebecca's Socials:
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Twitter: @withahero
...more
1h 2min
May 08, 2023 12. How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) [ft. Lyvie Scott]
For this episode, Maggie and Rebecca are joined by journalist Lyvie Scott to discuss the 1998 film How Stella Got Her Groove Back, starring Angela Bassett and Taye Diggs, and whether or not it actually counts as a rom-com.
Pod Socials:
Instagram/Twitter/TikTok: @getthepasspod
Letterboxd: @thepasspod
Lyvie's Socials:
Twitter: @lyviescott
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Maggie's Socials:
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Twitter: @maggie_rachael
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Rebecca's Socials:
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Twitter: @withahero
...more
52min
May 01, 2023 11. Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
For this episode, Maggie and Rebecca discuss the 2018 film Crazy Rich Asians, starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding, and Michelle Yeoh, directed by Jon M. Chu.
Pod Socials:
Instagram/Twitter/TikTok: @getthepasspod
Letterboxd: @thepasspod
Maggie's Socials:
Instagram: @maggierachael_
Twitter: @maggie_rachael
TikTok: @maggierachael
Rebecca's Socials:
Instagram: @kingofthechesspeople
Twitter: @withahero
...more
55min
April 24, 2023 10. The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
"Shut UP!"
For this episode, Maggie and Rebecca discuss the 2004 Disney film The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, starring Anne Hathaway and Chris Pine, directed by Garry Marshall.
Pod Socials:
Instagram/Twitter/TikTok: @getthepasspod
Letterboxd: @thepasspod
Maggie's Socials:
Instagram: @maggierachael_
Twitter: @maggie_rachael
TikTok: @maggierachael
Rebecca's Socials:
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Twitter: @withahero
...more
50min
April 17, 2023 9. Valley Girl (1983)
"Alright, but when they attack the car, save the radio."
For this episode, Maggie and Rebecca discuss the 1983 classic Valley Girl, starring Deborah Foreman and Nicolas Cage, directed by Martha Coolidge, which celebrates its fortieth anniversary this year! Plus, some fun Nic Cage stories from Maggie, because of course.
Pod Socials:
Instagram/Twitter/TikTok: @getthepasspod
Letterboxd: @thepasspod
Maggie's Socials:
Instagram: @maggierachael_
Twitter: @maggie_rachael
TikTok: @maggierachael
Rebecca's Socials:
Instagram: @kingofthechesspeople
Twitter: @withahero
...more
59min
April 10, 2023 8. Rye Lane (2023)
**Apologies this week for our audio quality — our editor (Mags) both recorded with a nasty cold and with some mild Zoom connection issues.
For this episode, Maggie and Rebecca discuss the brand new 2023 film (and Sundance darling!) Rye Lane, starring David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah, directed by Raine Allen-Miller.
Pod Socials:
Instagram/Twitter/TikTok: @getthepasspod
Letterboxd: @thepasspod
Maggie's Socials:
Instagram: @maggierachael_
Twitter: @maggie_rachael
TikTok: @maggierachael
Rebecca's Socials:
Instagram: @kingofthechesspeople
Twitter: @withahero
...more
51min
April 04, 2023 7. While You Were Sleeping (1995)
"I'm in love with your son. Not that one."
For this episode, Maggie and Rebecca discuss the 1995 film While You Were Sleeping, starring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman, directed by Jon Turtletaub.
Pod Socials:
Instagram/Twitter/TikTok: @getthepasspod
Letterboxd: @thepasspod
Maggie's Socials:
Instagram: @maggierachael_
Twitter: @maggie_rachael
TikTok: @maggierachael
Rebecca's Socials:
Instagram: @kingofthechesspeople
Twitter: @withahero
...more
51min

FAQs about Does It Get the Pass?:

How many episodes does Does It Get the Pass? have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.