“That’s why we fought the Nazis? So you could have a mojito bar?!”

The Wives Colangelo are heading back to middle school and becoming young women, Sandler family-style, with YOU ARE SO NOT INVITED TO MY BAT MITZVAH. Together the Wives talk about the benefits of watching coming-of-age stories about different cultures than your own, cry about the fact they're now old enough to see Adam Sandler in dad mode, and talk about how important it is to see a film depict the hardest relationship moment of a young girl's life -- fighting with your best friend.

-----

Become a Patron!

www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom

--------

Find the Show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtProm

BJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

----------

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"You see us as you want to see us — in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions"

This Ends at Prom is celebrating its 3-year anniversary by closing out the Hughes/Ringwald trilogy and finally tackling the teen movie of all teen movies, THE BREAKFAST CLUB. The Wives Colangelo discuss what the film has to say about growing up, lamenting your teen years, the cruel hierarchy of high school, whether it's as problematic as contemporary audiences claim, and why the film remains a generational favorite.

This episode is part of our TEEN MOVIE HELL series honoring the memory of Mike "McBeardo" McPadden. Don't you forget about him.

-----

Become a Patron!

www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom

-------

Buy Teen Movie Hell at Bazillion Points!

--------

Find the Show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtProm

BJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

----------

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"The quickest way to ruin a relationship with someone is to actually try to have a relationship with them."

Book-to-film adaptations aren't easy, but what happens when a film script tries to cram two novels into one movie? Well, you get HOW TO DEAL. Joining The Wives Colangelo is Stephanie Gagnon from the Books in the Freezer podcast to talk about the film's literary source material, how her feelings about the film have changed over time, and edgy-era Mandy Moore. And for those keeping score at home, this is now Allison Janney's SIXTH appearance on the show! You love to see it!

-----

Become a Patron!

www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom

--------

Check out Stephanie's podcast, Books in the Freezer: https://booksinthefreezer.com/

--------

Find the Show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtProm

BJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

----------

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"Oh! I almost forgot my machine gun!"

This is another reminder that coming-of-age stories aren't always about high school romance or breaking curfew, sometimes it's about being a deadly assassin forced to take a service industry job to evade suspicion. In the first instance of a film covered on the show with a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, the Wives Colangelo encourage you to enjoy BABY ASSASSINS. Who knew a film with so much gun-fu would also be such a heartfelt film about friendship, neurodivergency, and staying true to your identity?

-----

Become a Patron!

www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom

--------

Find the Show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtProm

BJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

----------

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"You have *everything*, and still the world holds no joy, and yet you insist on making fun of those who *would* see it for its possibilities."

It took nearly three years, but The Wives Colangelo have finally found a Cinderella story where we understand what the 'Ella' sees in the prince (other than Paolo Montalban being hot in the musical, of course). It's time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of EVER AFTER. Does BJ go on a rant about loving Melanie Lynskey? Yes. Can Harmony overcome her hatred of all things period piece? I guess you'll have to listen and find out!

-----

Become a Patron!

www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom

------

Articles Referenced

Drew Barrymore on Ever After with Entertainment Tonight: https://rb.gy/ripec

--------

Find the Show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtProm

BJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

----------

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"Which religion should I be? Sometimes I just wish I’d been born one way or the other."

It took over 40 years, but Kelly Fremon Craig's film adaptation of ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET was well worth the wait. The Wives Colangelo dive into a seminal favorite, wax poetic about how much they love Rachel McAdams, and even hear from the show's official tween correspondent, their 10-year-old niece, Roxie.

-----

Become a Patron!

www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom

------

Roxie sometimes appears on her parents' podcast, Why Did We Ever Meet? Give them a listen!

https://whydidweevermeet.fireside.fm/

------

Article Referenced

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret Tackles The Taboo Of Tweendom: https://rb.gy/cbrz7

--------

Find the Show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtProm

BJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

----------

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

“I have a brilliant beyond brilliant idea!”

Believe it or not, but Disney's THE PARENT TRAP remake just turned 25 years old so The Wives Colangelo are celebrating a quarter of a century of Lindsay Lohan by discussing her debut feature. Joining the Wives this week is Jamie Jirak, an entertainment journalist, and critic who doubles as a die-hard fan of this film. We're talking twin dreams, the queer validation of Chessy, and determining once and for all if Meredith Blake is actually a villain.

-----

Become a Patron!

www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom

------

Follow our guest!

@JamieCinematics on Twitter and Letterboxd

@JamieJirak on Instagram

------

Article Referenced

The Queer Comfort of The Parent Trap: https://rb.gy/39712

--------

Find the Show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtProm

BJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

----------

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"Hit me. I'm serious, I can't feel anything, hit me! Again, do it harder! I can't feel anything, this is so awesome!"

The Wives Colangelo are ripping open wounds they didn't even know they had in order to talk about one of the most requested titles in honor of its 20th anniversary. What happens when your coming-of-age experience is, well, a little more than rough around the edges? We're talking about tough love, big emotions, and the always wonderful Holly Hunter.

------

Become a Patron!

www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom

------

Article Referenced

"No Bra, No Panties": How Thirteen Defined A Generation Of Women: https://rb.gy/c5rpm

--------

Find the Show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtProm

BJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

----------

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"I wish my mother had given me lube when I was your age."

Things have been a little bit too sugar, spice, and everything nice around these parts, so this week The Wives Colangelo are getting sexy! Listen in as the duo discusses women-led sex comedies, the concept of 'body counts,' talk about early "self-love" adventures, and fawn over the comedic hilarity of a star-studded cast.

------

Become a Patron!

www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom

------

Article Referenced

It's Time to Stop Saying 'Me Love You Long Time' https://rb.gy/fmmqe

Vulture Interview with Maggie Carey https://rb.gy/tp39r

The To Do List Is A Call For More Women-Led Sex Comedies https://rb.gy/cqzsx

--------

Find the Show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtProm

BJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

----------

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"Everyone is born, but not everyone is born the same. Some will grow to be butchers, or bakers, or candlestick makers. Some will only be really good at making Jell-O salad. One way or another, though, every human being is unique, for better or for worse."

This week the Wives Colangelo are talking about falling in love with reading, the attachments children develop with their teachers, this movie serving as Danny DeVito's CITIZEN KANE, and of course, all of the queer themes hidden within a film about a little girl discovering telekinetic powers. 

------

Become a Patron! 

www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom

-------- 

Find the Show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtProm
BJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo
Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

----------
Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo
Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/