Rom Bombs

In this deluxe* episode, we discuss the long-awaited (by E) and long-dreaded (by J) “This Means War,” the 2012 rom-com that made Tom Hardy swear he’d never do another rom-com. Chris Pine and Tom Hardy are CIA-agent best friends fighting over Reese Witherspoon, and in the process they abuse their authority and waste millions of taxpayer dollars. Tune in as we critique the protagonists’ spy skills, interrogate baffling character names, and are forever changed by the worst sentence ever uttered in the English language.

*longer than usual because a) we have a lot to say about this movie, and b) E is on vacation and isn’t willing to put in the effort to edit the episode down more.

Music: "Our Big Adventure" by scottholmesmusic.com

In this episode of Rom Bombs, we discuss Chasing Liberty, the teen rom-com that… wait, this can’t be right… we actually ENJOYED? Mandy Moore helms this 2004 movie about the president’s daughter falling in love — not to be confused with First Daughter, the 2004 movie about the president’s daughter falling in love — and we couldn’t help but be charmed.

Join us as we question the protagonist’s situational awareness, perv on Matthew Goode (just a little), and reminisce about how terrible early 2000s fashion and music was.

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Music: “Our Big Adventure” by scottholmesmusic.com

In this episode, Ryan Reynolds rockets to the top of our list of personae non gratae with 2005's movie "Just Friends." This film has it all: Ryan Reynolds in a fat suit, copious mentions of the "friend zone," a protagonist violently assaulting a group of small children, and a flaming reindeer hitting a man in the balls. You should not even think about watching this movie; consider this episode us throwing ourselves on a grenade for you.

Tune in and find out all of the ways we think this movie should be eliminated from existence and all of the movie villains J would rather see star in a romantic comedy.

Music: "Our Big Adventure" by scottholmesmusic.com

It's the end of the school year, which can only mean one thing: time for a classic teen romantic comedy! In episode 7, we dip into the pantheon of nineties teen movies to talk about "She's All That," the makeover movie starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Rachel Leigh Cook, and an all-star cast of background characters

Did this movie age well? How does it compare to its fraternal twin, "10 Things I Hate About You"? Why do rom-com writers not seem to understand what aprons are for? Listen and find out!

In this special bonus episode, we discuss a movie that was neither a rom nor a bomb. This was originally supposed to be a hot-off-the-presses tide-you-over episode recorded right after we saw the movie on opening weekend, but then E procrastinated on editing so you're getting it two weeks late. Hope you still care about Avengers: Endgame! If not, you won't have to wait too long until the next, normal episode comes out.

In this slightly unhinged episode, we discuss “The Perfect Date,” the brand new Netflix original teen rom-com that drove us both to drink. Can a movie about a teenaged escort be wholesome? Tune in as E takes issue with the protagonist’s height, J takes issue with the protagonist’s college application essay, and we both take issue with the name “Delbert.”

Music: "Our Big Adventure" by scottholmesmusic.com

In episode 5, we take on “How Do You Know?”, the 2010 Reese Witherspoon/Paul Rudd/Owen Wilson love triangle movie by film auteur James L. Brooks. Listen and find out whether Reese Witherspoon was a believable professional softball player, which reptile would have been a welcome addition to the movie, and what one easy step will help prevent UTIs.

In episode 4, we take on the 2016 indie romcom “Who Gets the Dog?” starring Alicia Silverstone, Ryan Kwanten, and a remarkably uncharismatic dog. Tune in to find out what behavior E finds totally unredeemable, why you shouldn’t let your dog off leash, and why you should avoid making frivolous calls to 911.
Things we know about: behavioral training, rhotic and non-rhotic accents
Things we don’t know about: how much crack costs; how minor league hockey is structured

Music: "Our Big Adventure" by scottholmesmusic.com

In episode 4, we take on the 2016 indie romcom “Who Gets the Dog?” starring Alicia Silverstone, Ryan Kwanten, and a remarkably uncharismatic dog. Tune in to find out what behavior E finds totally unredeemable, why you shouldn’t let your dog off leash, and why you should avoid making frivolous calls to 911.

Things we know about: behavioral training, rhotic and non-rhotic accents

Things we don’t know about: how much crack costs; how minor league hockey is structured

Music: "Our Big Adventure" by scottholmesmusic.com

In episode 3 of Rom Bombs, we take on the 2010 ensemble romantic comedy "Valentine's Day." Amazingly, even though we are both single women, we were able to have a full conversation without either of us having a nervous breakdown -- a feat which this movie seems to think is impossible. Find out why Jennifer Garner is an irresponsible teacher, how Jessica Biel's character is basically a Cathy comic come to life, and which interchangeable handsome white men had excellent chemistry even though they were only on screen together for five seconds.