Only in the Movies

About Only in the Movies

Are you a hopeless romantic just waiting for your Mr Darcy - or should we say, Mark Darcy - to sweep you off your feet? Or are you more, um, realistic about the whole situation? Regardless of which category you fall under, this is the podcast for you! The girls at Only in the Movies do hilarious recons on the most AND least beloved romantic comedies of all time, all the while spilling the tea on their own life experiences - most of which have been far from movie magic.

Publisher

Only in the Movies

Category

comedy

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jul 2020

Latest episode

30 Dec 2020

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Dec 2020

   Bridget Jones's Diary

   Our special Christmas/New Years episode is on none other than BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY (directed by Sharon Maguire, starring Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, 2001) The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: Bridget, a single woman, starts a diary which focuses on aspects such as her weight, alcohol habit, eccentric family and love life (or lack thereof). However, her life changes when two men vie for her affection. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell 🥜: as always, we candidly discuss all aspects of the film including the excess of Hugh Grant in rom coms, Renee Zellweger origins and which one is Mark which one is Daniel. We also consider our mother’s lack of presence in this episode (she’s not happy about it either) and Tayla’s lack of understanding of the film’s basic plot (even after hundreds of viewings over decades). SUPER! Let’s get into it! Subscribe to us wherever you listen, and if you can, please rate and review the podcast there. Please follow us on Instagram @onlyinthemovies_pod or email us at: onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com to let us know which rom com we should cover

2. 

   5 Dec 2020

   He's Just Not that Into You

   We are back! With a new episode on HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU (directed by Ken Kwapis, starring a big ensemble that includes Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Bradley Cooper and Justin Long, 2009). The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: the film follows nine people and their varying romantic lives/problems. Gigi, a common thread amongst the characters, consistently misreads all of her romantic partners' behaviors. She meets Alex along the way who helps her to interpret signs given to her by men. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell 🥜: we get candid as always as we discuss this star-studded romcom. We talk about serious topics like what it really means if a guy is mean to you, the importance of good pants in a relationship and the need for gym pools to stay open during the day because people want to swim laps! We also question things such as: is caller ID really necessary? Are Tayla and Tanna really relationship experts? And how do you know if you're the exception!? Subscribe to us wherever you listen, and if you can, please rate and review the podcast there. Please follow us on Instagram @onlyinthemovies_pod or email us at: onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com to let us know which rom com we should cover next.

3. 

   26 Oct 2020

   Notting Hill with special guest Mom!

   This week, we reflect on an absolute classic: NOTTING HILL (directed by Roger Michell, starring Hugh Grant & Julia Roberts, and written by the man who has written all your favourite British rom coms, Richard Curtis, 1999). The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: The life of a simple bookshop owner in Notting Hill, London changes dramatically when he meets the most famous film star in the world. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell 🥜: the usual rambunctiousness of our recons occurs as we hilariously recount this classic British film – this time with a special guest, the movie’s biggest fan, Claire (who also happens to be our mother)! We discuss in detail the severe overuse of montages (or ‘music montages’ as Tayla calls them), our unstable Julia Roberts opinions and whether our guest even actually likes the movie at all. Plus, we question the quality of Anna’s films within the film, the audacity of William to own an exclusively-travel bookshop and then complain about business being bad, and whether we would be able to call this a romantic comedy if not for William’s friends, roommate and colleague (or wet rag) Martin. Enjoy! Subscribe to us wherever you listen, and if you can, please rate and review the podcast there. Please follow us on Instagram @onlyinthemovies_pod (https://www.instagram.com/onlyinthemovies_pod/) or email us at: onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com (mailto:onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com) to let us know which rom com we should cover next.

4. 

   6 Oct 2020

   Just Go with It

   This week, we cover Adam Sandler’s take on a classic 60s* rom com: JUST GO WITH IT (directed by Dennis Dugan, starring Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Brooklyn Decker & Nicole Kidman, 2011). The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: On a weekend trip to Hawaii, a plastic surgeon convinces his loyal assistant to pose as his soon-to-be-divorced wife in order to cover up a careless lie he told to his much-younger girlfriend – but he ends up only complicating the situation further. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell 🥜: hilarity ensues as Tayla and Tanna candidly discuss the film, down to the last detail, offering all of their entertaining and sometimes unsolicited opinions at the same time. *Really! I only recently discovered that Just Go with It is a remake of 1969’s Cactus Flower starring Goldie Hawn, Ingrid Bergman and Walter Matthau –give it a watch sometime, we might even cover it on the pod 😉 – Tanna Subscribe to us wherever you listen, and if you can, please rate and review the podcast there. Please follow us on Instagram @onlyinthemovies_pod (https://www.instagram.com/onlyinthemovies_pod/) or email us at: onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com (mailto:onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com) to let us know which rom com we should cover next.

5. 

   16 Sept 2020

   How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

   This week’s episode is on complete rom com perfection, an ideal specimen of the genre: HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS (directed by Donald Petrie, starring Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, 2003). The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: Benjamin is challenged by his co-workers to make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. On the other hand, Andie has to write an article on how to lose a man in... You guessed it, also 10 days! Thus, the madness ensues. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell 🥜: talking points on this film include the absolutely stellar performances of the supporting cast, the absolutely stellar live performances of Celine Dion, the hosts’ dream to have a lobster dinner one day and so much more. Furthermore, earnest inquiries are made such as: where is Andie’s magical meat world as Ben has to choke down barley and soy? Will Tayla ever not melt at a cliche grand gesture? And at what point will the pigeons outside the windowsill completely take over this podcast? Subscribe to us wherever you listen, and if you can, please rate and review the podcast there. Please follow us on Instagram @onlyinthemovies_pod (https://www.instagram.com/onlyinthemovies_pod/) or email us at: onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com (mailto:onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com) to let us know which rom com we should cover next. Want to start your own podcast? Go to Anchor.fm or download the free Anchor app to get started!

6. 

   2 Sept 2020

   The Kissing Booth

   In this week’s recon, we cover one of Netflix’s original odes to the teen rom com, THE KISSING BOOTH (directed by Vince Marcello, starring Joey King, Joel Courtney, Jacob Elordi, Molly Ringwald, 2018). The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: A high school student finds herself face-to-face with her long-term crush when she signs up to run a kissing booth with her bestie at the spring carnival, causing her life to take a complicated and exciting turn. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell 🥜: we have a rather candid discussion about this film, talking over important points such as Tanna's obsession with Molly Ringwald movies, the interesting need for an actual lion tamer in this movie and the importance of the amount of material used to make up a skirt. Plus, we ask serious life questions like: can new a relationship improve your hair? What the fudge does green taste like? And did Tanna even watch this movie? 🤔 Subscribe to us wherever you listen, and if you can, please rate and review the podcast there. Please follow us on Instagram @onlyinthemovies_pod (https://www.instagram.com/onlyinthemovies_pod/) or email us at: onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com (mailto:onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com) to let us know which rom com we should cover next.

7. 

   19 Aug 2020

   Crazy Stupid Love

   This week, we go in deep with the unforgettable and star-studded CRAZY STUPID LOVE (directed by Glenn Ficarra & John Requa, starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, 2011). The plot, in a nutshell🥜: Cal, a middle-aged man, is heartbroken when his wife asks for a divorce. However, to get over his loss, he starts picking up girls at a bar at the insistence of his new-found friend, Jacob. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell🥜: this time we talk about actually serious topics like the possibly toxic male behaviour in the film, and Tayla and Tanna’s respective beliefs on soulmates. But never fear, we still have hilarious discussions on other important stuff, including the core strength required to perform the Dirty Dancing lift, repulsive Velcro wallets and slutty money. Plus, we ask significant life questions like: why does The Scarlett Letter follow Emma Stone around wherever she goes? Can old-ish dads really be hot? Should Tayla start her own, very detailed podcast? And why does this actually feel like David Lindhagen’s story? Subscribe to us wherever you listen, and if you can, please rate and review the podcast there. Please follow us on Instagram @onlyinthemovies_pod (https://www.instagram.com/onlyinthemovies_pod/)or email us at: onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com (mailto:onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com)to let us know which rom com we should cover next.

8. 

   14 Aug 2020

   Mystic Pizza

   In this week’s recon, we cover Julia Roberts’ 80s breakthrough role in MYSTIC PIZZA (directed by Donald Petrie, starring Annabeth Gish, Julia Roberts, Lili Taylor, Vincent D’Onofrio, 1988). The plot in a nutshell🥜: Sisters Daisy and Kat and their bestie Jojo work at a pizza outlet and face complications in their respective love lives until they find a perfect match. Our discussion of it in a nutshell🥜: we dissect the film and discuss serious topics like fainting at your own wedding, a hitchhiker’s guide to hitchhiking and the travesty that is cutting the crusts off a sandwich! Plus we ask necessary questions like what is with Lorna's hair? To whom do the barrels of fish belong? And are they actually Portuguese? Subscribe to us wherever you listen, and if you can, please rate and review the podcast there. Please follow us on Instagram @onlyinthemovies_pod or email us at: onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com (mailto:onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com) to let us know which rom com we should cover next.

9. 

   5 Aug 2020

   Clueless

   In this week’s recon, we cover yet another classic, this time with a teen twist: CLUELESS (directed by Amy Heckerling, starring Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy & Paul Rudd, 1995). The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: Cher is a rich high school student who is learning to cope with adolescence and its problems. She also helps a new student gain popularity and, in the process, discovers her own feelings. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell 🥜: we examine the movie and debate its most critical topics such as: what to wear to a house party, the trauma of trying to catch the bouquet at a wedding and, most importantly, ARE CHER AND JOSH CROSSING SIBLING LINES? Plus, we ask necessary life questions, including: why do Americans not say the ‘h’ in herbal? What kind of hair dye runs out in one rinse? Which is the superior GPS navigation software? And is Kuwait in the Valley? If you want to read the articles we talk about at the beginning of the episode, here are the links: · 25 Years Later, ‘Clueless’ Is Totally Hollywood’s Defining Teen Movie (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/new/%E2%80%A2%09https:/www.huffpost.com/entry/clueless-25th-anniversary-amy-heckerling-alicia-silverstone_n_5efdf6b5c5b612083c5891a4) · 50 Greatest Romantic Comedies of All Time (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/new/%E2%80%A2%09https:/www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-lists/50-greatest-romantic-comedies-of-all-time-790068/) (Rolling Stone) · The 20 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/new/%E2%80%A2%09https:/www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/g32474146/best-romantic-comedies/) (Elle) · Is ‘Clueless’ A Romantic Comedy? A Debate. (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/new/%E2%80%A2%09https:/www.huffpost.com/entry/is-clueless-a-romantic-comedy-a-debate_n_5c1aae93e4b0407e9076adc8) Subscribe to us wherever you listen, and if you can, please rate and review the podcast there. Please follow us on Instagram @onlyinthemovies_pod or email us at: onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com (mailto:onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com) to let us know which rom com we should cover next.

10. 

    29 Jul 2020

    The Holiday

    In this week’s recon, we cover an absolute rom com classic: THE HOLIDAY (directed by Nancy Meyers, starring Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law & Jack Black, 2006). The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: Two women, both troubled with guy problems, swap homes in each other’s countries where they each happen to meet a local guy and, maybe just fall in love. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell 🥜: we go in deep with this movie and discuss important topics such as the amount of time it takes rom com characters to fall in love and ­­­­­­how to take a good fake laughing photo. Plus, we ask essential life questions such as don’t MOST bikinis untie in the back? Is it possible to run through an icy forest in high heels? What do actors really talk about during a laughing party scene? And why does this episode see Tayla look like Mr Filch from Harry Potter? Subscribe to us wherever you listen, and if you can, please rate and review the podcast there. Please follow us on Instagram @onlyinthemovies_pod or email us at: onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com to let us know which rom com we should cover next.

11. 

    21 Jul 2020

    Desperados

    Here it is: the very first episode of Only in the Movies! Join us for our first ever recon on a brand new Netflix romcom: DESPERADOS (directed by LP, starring Nasim Pedrad, Anna Camp, Lamorne Morris & Sarah Burns, 2020). The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: a panicked Wes rushes to Mexico – with her reluctant friends in tow – to try to delete a ranting email she sent to her new boyfriend. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell 🥜: we get into the nitty gritty details of this new romcom and ask each other things like: was she wearing leather gym pants? Can you talk about weddings on a first date? How many unread emails is too many? PLUS, we get candid about movie trailers and dolphin genitalia. Subscribe to us wherever you listen and RATE and REVIEW the podcast there if you can. Please follow us on Instagram @onlyinthemovies_pod or email us at: onlyinthemoviespod@gmail.com and let us know what rom com we should cover next.

12. 

    13 Jul 2020

    Only in the Movies Podcast Trailer

    Are you a hopeless romantic just waiting for your Mr Darcy - or should we say, Mark Darcy - to sweep you off your feet? Or are you more, um, realistic about the whole situation? Regardless of which category you fall under, this is the podcast for you! The girls at Only in the Movies do hilarious recons on the most AND least beloved romantic comedies of all time, all the while spilling the tea on their own life experiences - most of which have been far from movie magic. Follow us on Instagram! @onlyinthemovies_pod

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