An examination of classic tropes and iconic characters pits connoisseur against cynic—one romantic comedy at a time. The cinematic world of love and laughter had rom-com enthusiast Madison head over heels from the time Harry met Sally. For genre skeptic Chelsea, however, it’s been a grueling enemies-to-lovers plot. In Love at First Screening, Madison introduces Chelsea to all the fan-favorite love stories she’s never wanted to watch. One friend’s passion might be the other’s displeasure, but doesn’t love conquer all? Tune in every Wednesday to find out.
Love at First Screening
Claim This Podcastby Chelsea Ciccone & Madison Hill
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An examination of classic tropes and iconic characters pits connoisseur against cynic—one romantic comedy at a time. The cinematic world of love and laughter had rom-com enthusiast Madison head over heels from the time Harry met Sally. For genre skeptic Chelsea, however, it’s been a grueling enemies-to-lovers plot. In Love at First Screening, Madison introduces Chelsea to all the fan-favorite love stories she’s never wanted to watch. One friend’s passion might be the other’s displeasure, but doesn’t love conquer all? Tune in every Wednesday to find out.
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Recent Episodes
June 24, 2026
Opa! This Episode's Not Inappropriate (My Big Fat Greek Wedding)
<p>This week, our hosts are breaking LAFS' cardinal rule—they've both seen the movie before...and there's no guest!! To be fair, it was difficult to locate someone who hadn't seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002). Starring and written by Nia Vardalos, and featuring Michael Constantine, John Corbett, and Andrea Martin, this crowd-pleasing flick has so much to offer: attainable character professions, dermatological life hacks, and a romantic male lead who truly feels like he was written by a woman (well, he was). Madison and Chelsea have long argued whether or not this film is a rom com; this time they'll have to definitively (if not reluctantly) decide its status.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect With Us</strong></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveatfirstscreening/</p><p>Email: loveatfirstscreening@gmail.com</p><p>Production Hosts: Chelsea Ciccone and Madison Hill</p><p>Music: Good Steph</p><p>Artwork: Chelsea Ciccone</p><p>Social Media: Marissa Ciccone</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Show</strong></p><p>An examination of classic tropes and iconic characters pits connoisseur against cynic—one romantic comedy at a time. The cinematic world of love and laughter had rom-com enthusiast Madison head over heels from the time Harry met Sally. For genre skeptic Chelsea, however, it’s been a grueling enemies-to-lovers plot. In Love at First Screening, Madison introduces Chelsea to all the fan-favorite love stories she’s never wanted to watch. One friend’s passion might be the other’s displeasure, but doesn’t love conquer all? Tune in every other Wednesday to find out.</p><p></p>
June 11, 2026
Hi Gay, Happy Pride (A Nice Indian Boy)
<p>Hi, Gay! Happy Pride! (Please get our Meg Stalter reference or this is going to be a very awkward intro.)</p><p>This week on LAFS, Chelsea takes back the reigns to bring us a heartwarming, queer romantic comedy, A Nice Indian Boy. This film will fill your heart with joy, show you a complex yet rewarding family dynamic, and maybe even save your movie night. Listen as our hosts discuss the multiple layers this film grapples with, using various food metaphors for some unknown reason. Chelsea shares amazing insights about navigating interpersonal relationships with those not acquainted with queer culture while Mads compares watching Out TV to understand your gay son to watching HGTV to understand Jesus. That's nearly a verbatim quote. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Connect With Us</strong></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveatfirstscreening/</p><p>Email: loveatfirstscreening@gmail.com</p><p>Production Hosts: Chelsea Ciccone and Madison Hill</p><p>Music: Good Steph</p><p>Artwork: Chelsea Ciccone</p><p>Social Media: Marissa Ciccone</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Show</strong></p><p>An examination of classic tropes and iconic characters pits connoisseur against cynic—one romantic comedy at a time. The cinematic world of love and laughter had rom-com enthusiast Madison head over heels from the time Harry met Sally. For genre skeptic Chelsea, however, it’s been a grueling enemies-to-lovers plot. In Love at First Screening, Madison introduces Chelsea to all the fan-favorite love stories she’s never wanted to watch. One friend’s passion might be the other’s displeasure, but doesn’t love conquer all? Tune in every other Wednesday to find out.</p><p></p>
May 27, 2026
Africa Has No Hospitals, Only Toned Men and Toucans (George of the Jungle)
<p>This week, our smart, beautiful, funny, kind, and all-around spectacular social media manager, Marissa, swings in on a vine (or maybe just sent a text) to demand our hosts watch the 1997 campy comedy George of the Jungle, and determine once and for all whether it's a Rom-Com. How could they refuse? Mads begins skeptical of this feel-good film, but boy is she living for a young, ripped Brendan Fraser who's been lubed to the gods with enough body oil to cause a fire hazard. Meanwhile, Chelsea laments that her own adventures in the jungle, while certainly fruit-full, did not include a single toucan appearance. From the film's practical effects to its breaking of the fourth wall and cheeky narration, this (romantic?) comedy is full of surprises.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect With Us</strong></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveatfirstscreening/</p><p>Email: loveatfirstscreening@gmail.com</p><p>Production Hosts: Chelsea Ciccone and Madison Hill</p><p>Music: Good Steph</p><p>Artwork: Chelsea Ciccone</p><p>Social Media: Marissa Ciccone</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Show</strong></p><p>An examination of classic tropes and iconic characters pits connoisseur against cynic—one romantic comedy at a time. The cinematic world of love and laughter had rom-com enthusiast Madison head over heels from the time Harry met Sally. For genre skeptic Chelsea, however, it’s been a grueling enemies-to-lovers plot. In Love at First Screening, Madison introduces Chelsea to all the fan-favorite love stories she’s never wanted to watch. One friend’s passion might be the other’s displeasure, but doesn’t love conquer all? Tune in every other Wednesday to find out.</p><p><br></p><p></p>
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