This week on Every Rom Com we’re covering the ultimate cult classic teen movie of the 80s - “Better Off Dead.” This film is a big favorite of Jen’s and her two guests - Jason from the Force Five podcast and Chris from the Get Me Another podcast! Together we unpack the movie’s absurdist humor, let you know which plot points were taken from writer-director Savage Steve Holland’s real life, discuss our favorite John Cusack and Diane Franklin roles, and there might even be some competing Howard Cosell and paperboy impersonations - “Two dollars…” Overall, it’s truly a sight to behold - come take a listen! (Also check out Every Rom Com episode 79 on "One Crazy Summer"!)
0:00-10:27 Introduction, What’s New on the Force Five and Get Me Another podcasts!
Check out the Force Five Podcast:
https://www.forcefivepodcast.com/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/forcefivepodcast.com
Check out the Get Me Another Podcast:
https://getmeanother.podbean.com/ (or wherever you get your podcasts)
Twitter: https://x.com/getmeanotherpod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getmeanotherpod/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/getmeanotherpod.bsky.social
10:27-32:16 TRAILER, Basic Information, Interesting Facts
If you’re having suicidal thoughts:
In the United States and Canada you can call 988 to reach a suicide hotline: https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/suicide-prevention.html
Help for dealing with suicidal thoughts in the UK:
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/
For More Information on “Better Off Dead”:
Better Off Dead Panel at Beyond Fest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi-WvJZvnbw
