"I am not hiding you! I am hiding me! Okay?"

It's the holiday season and The Wives Colangelo are diving headfirst into the discourse surrounding the lesbian rom-com that people have Very Strong Feelings about, Clea DuVall's 2020 feature, HAPPIEST SEASON. BJ compares Harper's family to the Von Erichs of THE IRON CLAW, Harmony talks about why she's not much of a Christmas girlie, and together they try to bring some much-needed balance to the polarizing discourse plaguing this movie every year.

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Article Mentioned

Elle: Clea DuVall and Mary Holland talk 'Happiest Season' (https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a34877833/happiest-season-clea-duvall-mary-holland-interview/)

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"That's life. If nothing else, it's life. It's real, and sometimes it f*ckin' hurts, but it's sort of all we have."

20 years ago, Zach Braff made his feature directorial debut with a little indie film that won over the hearts of critics and audiences and changed the way female protagonists would be showcased in quarter-life crisis films forever. Despite the love shown to the film upon release, the years have not been kind to GARDEN STATE, and The Wives Colangelo are going to get to the bottom of why the tides have turned against it. Not to be dramatic, but put on your headphones because this episode will change your life.

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It’s the Ten-Year Anniversary of Realizing ‘Garden State’ Sucked (https://www.vice.com/en/article/its-the-ten-year-anniversary-of-realizing-garden-state-sucked/)

Interview with Zach Braff, The AV Club (https://www.avclub.com/zach-braff-a-good-person-garden-state-legacy-1850249613)

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"Do you think I'm weird?"

Four years ago, the hosts of this podcast fell in love with a movie called DINNER IN AMERICA, and the underground sensation has finally gotten the attention it has always deserved. In honor of this cult hit's evolution into an indie phenomenon, The Wives Colangelo are finally talking about their favorite movie (as a couple), waxing poetic about being Midwest trash, praising Kyle Gallner and Emily Skeggs' phenomenal performances, and maybe crying a little bit about how this movie changed their lives.

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"I have to tell you a secret that will see you through all the trials that life can offer. Have courage and be kind."

It's the fourth Cinderella story covered on This Ends at Prom, and the one with the most heart. The Wives Colangelo are joined by comedian Fifi Dosch to talk about why CINDERELLA (2015) is an essential watch during times of turmoil, explore the film's unintentional neurodivergent and trans themes, gush about a Prince worthy of our Ella, and praise the power of sentimental cinema.

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Listen to the Skin Suit Podcast with Fifi Dosch and Robin Tran wherever you get your podcasts!

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"If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, why oh why can't I?"

With the premiere of WICKED just days away, The Wives Colangelo are going back 85 years to discuss arguably the most-watched film in history, and one that happens to also be a teen girl movie — The Wizard of Oz. A film that has been analyzed for decades, This Ends at Prom is focusing on Dorothy's journey into a technicolor world of escapism, recognizing the parallels between Dorothy Gale and Judy Garland's bleak coming-of-age experiences, and losing it over the Scarecrow's weapon of choice. Surrender Dorothy! We're off to see the wizard!

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"Once, there was this day... this one day when... everyone realized they needed each other."

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so The Wives Colangelo are discussing a rare festive film. Most people remember PIECES OF APRIL for the cover art of an alternative Katie Holmes with choppy bangs and box-dyed red hair, but few remember the micro-budget charm of a story about an estranged young woman attempting to host what might be the last holiday she ever has with her family before her mother passes from cancer. With an Oscar-nominated performance from Patricia Clarkson and a message of how family can go beyond your blood relatives, let PIECES OF APRIL be the warm hug you need ahead of what may be a tumultuous holiday season with your own family.

BONUS: Poppa Colangelo stops by to tell a little family story! (Stay for the end of episode button, trust us.)

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Article Referenced

Happy Hagfish: Pieces of April Holds Up 20 Years Later https://happyhagfish.com/2023/11/22/pieces-of-april-holds-up-20-years-later/

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"You can't let Dick run your life!"

We were hoping the election would turn out much different than it did, but this isn't the first time America has dealt with a crook for a president, and statistically speaking, won't be the last. To distract us from the impending horrors, we're celebrating the 25th anniversary of the teen-girls-take-down-the-president classic, DICK. Full disclosure, this episode is probably going to get BURIED by algorithms based on the film's name so if you want to do us a solid and share this week's episode with a friend, we'll make you some Hello Dolly cookies! (We won't, that'd be too dangerous to ship).

We love you. Thank you for listening. Let's unfuck the world together.

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Roger Ebert - 25 Years of Dick: https://www.rogerebert.com/features/ive-got-a-way-with-young-people-25-years-of-dick

IndieWire - Dick at 25: https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/dick-25th-anniversary-director-writer-watergate-satire-1235032568/

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"So many pretty parts and no pretty wholes."

Happy Halloween, Prom Party! The Wives Colangelo are closing out the most wonderful time of the year by diving into Lucky McKee's indie horror masterpiece, May. Grab your scissors and pile of doll parts because topics this week include the dreaded "things would be different if the roles were reversed" conversation, trying to determine what the inverse of pansexuality is, gushing about Angela Bettis, Anna Faris, Jeremy Sisto, and James Duval, and attempting to tackle the loneliness epidemic.

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Cult Projections' interview with Lucky McKee: https://www.cultprojections.com/interviews/interview-with-lucky-mckee

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"Maybe demons aren’t the most trustworthy beings to make a deal with?"

Spooky season continues on with the best stop-motion movie from Henry Selick to watch during Halloween, and we're not talking about the one with Jack Skellington. Join The Wives Colangelo for the gateway horror movie with the best ska and punk soundtrack imaginable, WENDELL & WILD. Discussions this week include navigating thoughts of mortality, introducing children to the concept of the school-to-prison pipeline, and what it means to fight your inner demons.

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"Well, the idea that there was any control to begin with is a f*cking illusion. There's only one thing in the universe we have even the tiniest bit of control over -- ourselves."

Y'all wanna hear an episode about independent filmmaking and telling passionate stories? In a special spooky season treat, The Wives Colangelo are joined by director Clare Cooney to talk about her latest feature film, the queer supernatural high school slasher, DEPARTING SENIORS. Together the trio discuss the horror movies that inspired the picture, the evolution of the "final girl," and what it was like to work with Yani "Paolo Valisari in the Lizzie McGuire Movie" Gellman after years of acting in horror movies. 

Check out DEPARTING SENIORS now on Tubi TV or on VOD. 

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