RomCom Killjoys

Jonelle and guest Jeff Gan discuss Longhorns (2011), including what's precious and problematic about low-rent gay romcoms; the surprising importance of college corkboards; and the great state of Texas.

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Jonelle and guest Yaryna Onufrey discuss Imagine Me and You (2005), including closet keys, coming into your queerness, and whether the UK has better lesbian porn access than the US.

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Eliza and guest Emily Martínez discuss Mamma Mia! (2008) and talk about movie musical casting, friendship goals, Colin Firth's fun dad energy, and confusing stag party masks.

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Jonelle and guest Rachel discuss Amy Schumer vehicle I Feel Pretty (2018), contemplating the hierarchy of beauty; snagging Mr. Greek God and Mr. Dad Bod; and why "chubby chicks can get ass, too" is not a moral they want from a story. 

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Jonelle and guest Ramya Anbalagan discuss She's All That (1999) including misplaced rap battles, weird performance art, and the immortal question: what is she that she is all that? All what? All what!?

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On a very special Mother's Day episode, Jonelle sits down with her mom Denise Walker to discuss Because I Said So (2007) including horrifying fedoras; spying on your children; and whether mother *really* knows best. 

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In our 10th episode, a panel of "experts" discuss the classic When Harry Met Sally (1989) and tackle the big questions including can men and women ever be just friends? do romcoms need to be realistic? and does Billy Crystal have sex appeal? 

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Jonelle and guest Dr. Les Gray discuss Silver Linings Playbook (2012), including disability studies, postmodern dance, and the enduring legacy of Shakespearean comedy tropes. They conclude that everyone in this movie is an asshole. 

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Jonelle and guest Becky Mezzanotte-Blizard discuss P.S. I Love You (2007), including talk of Ireland; how to mend a fight with shoe art; and Harry Connick Jr. (??).

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Jonelle and producer Eliza discuss the deconstructed (?) rom-com (500) Days of Summer, including a soundtrack that slaps, inexplicable architects, and manic pixie dream bots.

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