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A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms141. RosalineWhat a fun romp. Ryan and Kelly appreciated this one, especially after having to watch Persuasion.
Next Week's Film: SHOP AROUND THE CORNER
Check out our patreon at www.patreon.com/romcomgents for bonus episodes!2022-11-131h 35
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms139. Persuasion (2022)Ryan and I are not allowed to write anything about this movie. There is too much vitriol.
Next Week's Movie: GHOST
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A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms135. What IfOne of Ryan and Kelly's most contentious episodes about a movie that really isn't that contentious.
Next Week's Movie: FOOTLOOSE2022-10-021h 37
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms99. The ProposalRyan Reynolds stars with Rom Com Queens Sandra Bullock and Betty White in 2009's THE PROPOSAL. Is it a modern classic or just really really good? (Maybe both?)
Next Week
100th Episode SPECIAL: JAMES CAMERON'S TITANIC2022-01-231h 24
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms96. Just FriendsRyan Reynolds dons a fat suit (and so much more) Is this Peak Reynolds? (.... Oh, God... No.)
Next Week: The Preacher's Wife!2022-01-021h 20
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms95. Holiday Inn (with Kerry Frances)Special Guest Kerry Frances and the boys break down this revue style holiday dancical with Fred, Bing and Reynolds.
Next Week's Movie: JUST FRIENDS
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Check out Kerry's new holiday single For Christmas on itunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/for-christmas-single/15955234282021-12-261h 49
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms94. Love ActuallyRichard Curtis set the standard for the seasonal ensemble romcom, but does it hold up? Kelly and Ryan investigate...
Next Week: Holiday Inn! (with Kerry Frances)2021-12-191h 45
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms93. A Castle for ChristmasCary Elwes is a grumpy duke who has to duke it out with a rich writer from the states.
Next week's film: HOLIDAY INN
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A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms92. SplashTom Hanks falls in love with a fish lady.
Next Week: A CASTLE FOR CHRISTMAS2021-12-051h 14
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms91. Joe Versus The Volcano (T.Hanksgiving #2)In one of the most layered, beautiful, odd movies ever made, Tom Hanks goes on three dates, with three different Meg Ryans.
Next Week's Movie: SPLASH
Check out our patreon for bonus episodes, our blog, and listener polls to pick the months patreon movie.2021-11-251h 19
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms90. The Devil Wears PradaYes, Meryl Streep terrifies us all in this movie, but you know what guys? Stanley Tucci is here! Well, not recording with us but he's in this movie and he's magnificent.
Next Week: T-hanksgiving 2! JOE VS THE VOLCANO2021-11-211h 15
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms89. Practical MagicWelcome to the PNW. We usually traffic heavily in vampires and clouds, but today we've got sunshine and witches!
Next Week's Movie: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
Check out our PATREON here for monthly bonus episodes, weekly essays, and patron picked movies!2021-11-141h 42
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms88. Forgetting Sarah MarshallJason Segel writes and stars in the triumphant FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL, a romcom in the Judd Apatow universe that is brimming with heart and soul. And male nudity... And, and, puppets.
Next Week: PRACTICAL MAGIC2021-11-071h 10
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms87. Friends With KidsRyan and I are friends with kids. It's not romantic. Is it?
Next week's movie: FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL2021-10-311h 40
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms86. Date Night (with Sara Graves)This week Kelly is on paternity leave so it's Husband and Wife duo Ryan and Sara! They discuss one of her favorites, DATE NIGHT.
Next Week: THE RETURN OF KELLY and FRIENDS WITH KIDS (THE MOVIE!)2021-10-241h 01
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms85. The Birdcage (with Rachael Perrell Fosket)Nathan Lane and Robin Williams star in this rollicking 90's farce that features Gene Hackman and Dianne Wiest as two sets of parents who navigate the act of becoming in-laws. Oh, and Nathan Lane tries to get away with impersonating their son's "Mother" the entire time. We're joined by special guest Rachael Perrell Fosket to discuss the wonderful film!
Next Week: DATE NIGHT (with Sara Graves!)
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A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms84. Dirty Dancing (A Very Special Episode)Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey are downright stunning in this classic 80's dance film. Hear the gents just gush in this supersized episode.
Next Week: THE BIRDCAGE! (with Rachael Perrell Fosket!)2021-10-102h 01
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms83. Much Ado About Nothing (The Kenneth Branagh Version)Kenneth Branagh Stars in and Directs this 1990's adaptation of the bard's tragicomedy. Co-starring Emma Thompson, Denzel Washington, Michael Keaton and... Keanu... Reeves... well. Listen to what the gents have go to say, it's a doozy.
Next Week: DIRTY DANCING!2021-10-031h 17
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms82. Falling Inn LoveA young woman wins an old in, a patient boyfriend, and a whole charming New Zealand Town's respect and admiration.
How did she do it? We'll never telllll. Because we don't know.
Next week's movie: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (1993)
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A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms81. Love JonesLarenz Tate and Nia Long star in this underrated 90s romance about a young poet who falls for an up and coming photographer in Chicago.
Next Week: FALLING INN LOVE!2021-09-191h 30
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms80. The Cutting EdgeDon't miss this 90's movie pretending to be an 80's movie.
It's got montages, it's got romance, it's got tequila shots!
Also, Doug can read.
Next Week's Movie: LOVE JONES
Come join our patreon family at www.patreon.com/romcomgents !!!2021-09-121h 13
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms79. Julie & JuliaNora. Meryl. Amy.
Food.
Bon Appetit!
Next Week: THE CUTTING EDGE!
2021-09-051h 11
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms78. Love Wedding RepeatCome for the actors, stay for the Bryan... and our jokes. The rest... well, we'll leave it up to chance.
Next Week's Movie: JULIE AND JULIA2021-08-291h 29
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms77. Riding In Cars With BoysDrew Barrymore and Steve Zahn star in the heartwrenching RIDING IN CARS WITH BOYS. For everyone looking for a happy go lucky period piece about Drew Barrymore getting into some antics, well... just bring the kleenex and you should be good.
Next Week: LOVE WEDDING REPEAT2021-08-221h 20
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms76. BeginnersIt begins by pulling the heart strings. Then it pulls them again.
Cancer, coming out, grief, love, and graffiti.
Next week's movie: RIDING IN CARS WITH BOYS2021-08-151h 15
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms75. BOOK CLUB: The Fault In Our StarsIt is perhaps one of the most important YA romance novels of the past 20 years. Hear our thoughts on the tragic and moving novel by John Green.
Next Week: BEGINNERS!2021-08-081h 34
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms74. LaggiesEndlessly charming, endlessly existential. It's Lynn Shelton's Laggies.
Next Week's BOOK: THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
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A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms73. The Jane Austen Book ClubThis week we're watching people read for 98 minutes. It's actually better than it sounds! Also, Jimmy Smits is here! Not in person, just in the movie, but still, damn he's got charms (in spite of his character...)
Next Week: LAGGIES!
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A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms72. Palm SpringsOver and over and over and over again the wheel of time turns.
And it's a freaking ride.
Next Week's Movie: THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB2021-07-181h 34
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms71. Blast From The PastBrendan Fraser stars as a man who creeps from the underground searching for his bride, doing his best to stay away from the nuclear fallout. A comedy! But SRSLY, how adorbes is he?!?!2021-07-111h 26
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms70. The Best ManTaye Diggs.
Also a huge cast of complicated characters deal with some revealing information at a wedding.
Can there BE any more drama?
Next Week's Movie: BLAST FROM THE PAST2021-07-041h 28
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms69. Never Been Kissed (with On The Virge Podcast)Have you ever been kissed? Probably.
Have you ever talked about it with Liz Beeson and Rebecca Duckert?
Well we have, and it was awesome. Check them out HERE.
Next Week's Film: THE BEST MAN2021-06-271h 35
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms68. A Knight's TaleHeath Ledger and Shannyn Sossamon dance to David Bowie while Vision, Wash, Robert Baratheon, and Kate look on in wonder.
Next Week's Movie: NEVER BEEN KISSED (with special guests Liz Beeson and Rebecca Duckert from "On The Virge")2021-06-201h 32
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms67. Just Like HeavenWith a compelling premise, good performances, and a very mediocre everything else... just make sure you turn off your brain and you'll enjoy it just fine.
Next Weeks Movie: A KNIGHT'S TALE2021-06-131h 16
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms66. Some Like It HotThis week, Marilyn Monroe has the gents nearly speechless. Or not, they do talk for like an hour and a half in this ep.
Next Week: JUST LIKE HEAVEN!2021-06-061h 38
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms65. What To Expect When You're ExpectingJ.lo. Chris Rock. DENNIS QUAID! This cast is stacked! And they are taking on the greatest story of all time. Becoming a parent. Whether it's through birth or adoption or anything in between, the act of taking on a little one is noble and good. But does the movie work? Find out and give us a listen.
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A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms64. Something's Gotta GiveWho knew two men could come together and talk about interior design in a rom com podcast so much?
Next Weeks Movie: WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING2021-05-231h 36
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms63. Just Go With ItNot only is this an Adam Sandler rom-com, but it's from his Happy Madison production company. So what do you get when it's an Adam Sandler Production? You MAY be surprised. Or not. It's Adam Sandler, not Shakespeare.
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Next Week's Movie: SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE2021-05-161h 37
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms62. Down With LoveAre we down with love girls? Well we're for sure up with this movie guys!
Next week's movie: JUST GO WITH IT2021-05-091h 21
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms61. The Kissing BoothAnother Netflix Teen Rom-Com, how bad can it get? ........Guys, guys? I asked how bad can it get?!
Next Week: Patreon Poll winner DOWN WITH LOVE!
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A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms60. Muriel's WeddingA movie in which we think Muriel is not so terrible! Unlike her sister.
Next Week's Movie: THE KISSING BOOTH2021-04-251h 34
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms59. Groundhog DayIs this the most quintessential Bill Murray film there is? I don't know, I'm an episode description, not an encyclopedia. It's Groundhog Day everybody!
Next Week: MURIEL'S WEDDING!2021-04-181h 18
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms58. Mean GirlsThis movie is a whale. It's probably one of the most popular, high school, coming-of-age romantic comedies of all time.
It's totally fetch.
Next Week's Movie: GROUNDHOG DAY2021-04-111h 22
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms57. Whisper of the HeartWritten by Hayao Miyazaki (SPIRITED AWAY, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO) WHISPER OF THE HEART is a gentle film about young love, with appearances by both cats real and imaginary, plus the music of... John Denver? Listen closely for the Whisper of the Heart...
Next Week: MEAN GIRLS!2021-04-041h 33
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms56. Moulin RougeIt's a little bit funny, this feeling inside... but you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out what that feeling is...
Next Week's Movie: WHISPER OF THE HEART2021-03-281h 38
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms55. My Big Fat Greek WeddingNick. Nick. Nick. Nick Nick. Nicky. and Gus. It's my big fat greek wedding, and the whole family is here.
Next Week: MOULIN ROUGE2021-03-211h 18
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms54. CasablancaHumphrey and Bergman heat up the silver screen and our podcast in one of the most epic love triangles of all time, CASABLANCA.
Forgive the bad impressions.
Next Week's Movie: MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING2021-03-141h 27
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms53. Four Weddings and a FuneralThe origin of the Richard Curtis/Hugh Grant Collaboration; FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL was a romcom phenomenon when it was first released. But does it still hold up?
Next Week: CASABLANCA
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A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms52. The Rom Com OscarsWelcome to the most magical night in podcastland.
A year in review episode where we give Rom Com Oscars to all the movies we've watched this year!
Next Week's Movie: FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL2021-02-282h 01
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms51. To All The Boys: Always and ForeverHey hey hey woah woah woah! Times 3!
LJ and Kovinskey for Life.
Next Week: The First Annual ROMCOM OSCARS! Celebrate a year of RomComGents with us on a very special episode.2021-02-211h 39
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms50. I Love You Man (A Very Special Episode)Bro. This movie is amazing.
Next Weeks Film: TO ALL THE BOYS I LOVED BEFORE: ALWAYS AND FOREVER2021-02-141h 35
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms49. The American PresidentMichael Douglas IS... The American President...
Annette Benning FALLS... for THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT.
...
Remember when Presidents were classy? Good times...
Next Week: VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL!! It's our first Bromantic Comedy... IT'S... "I LOVE YOU MAN!"2021-02-071h 39
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms48. It's ComplicatedFor our second Nancy Meyers Special Kitchen Event!!!
Half-off Steve Martins! Buy one Meryl Streep get an Alec Baldwin for free!!!!
Next Weeks Movie: THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT2021-01-311h 55
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms47. Bringing Up BabyCary Grant and Katherine Hepburn star in Howard Hawks' BRINGING UP BABY, the mighty screwball comedy!
Next Week: Nancy Meyers' IT'S COMPLICATED.2021-01-241h 37
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms46. Crazy, Stupid, Love.DAVID LINDHAGEN.
Next Weeks Movie: BRINGING UP BABY2021-01-171h 50
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms45. HerWhat if you fell in love with an operating system? What would that relationship be like? And what can that tell us about the other relationships we have in life?
These are the questions brought up in Spike Jonze's HER. Does love conquer all? Tune in and find out.
Next Week: Crazy Stupid Love2021-01-101h 49
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms44. NOT QUITE A ROM COM #1: That Thing You Do!You...
Doing that thing you dooooo...
Breaking my heart into a million pieces...
Like you always dooooo...
It's catchy. We like it.
Next week's movie: HER2021-01-011h 55
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms43. The HolidayIt is both heart-warming and corny, witty and basic, brilliantly portrayed and oddly played-up.
In essence, this Nancy Meyers modern classic is: a Christmas movie.
Next Week's Movie: THAT THING YOU DO!2020-12-241h 58
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms42. White ChristmasIt is one of the most famous Christmas films. Does it still hold up?
Are you drunk on eggnog? Of course it is. Listen to our episode and hear our praises be sung! (maybe I need to lay off the eggnog..)
Next Week: THE HOLIDAY! (ON CHRISTMAS EVE!)2020-12-201h 43
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms41. The Family StoneOne of the most underrated, best rom-coms, best films, ever.
Next week's movie: WHITE CHRISTMAS2020-12-131h 59
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms40. Four ChristmasesVince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon star in the late oughts Christmas Rom-Com FOUR CHRISTMASES. Is this the golden mean for the Christmas Rom-Com? Well. Uh... Let's work this one out...
Special Thanks to Rachael Perrell Fosket for her rebuttal to our assessment of last week's film HAPPIEST SEASON.
Next Week: THE FAMILY STONE!2020-12-061h 39
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms39. Happiest SeasonA dash of a Christmas tale...
A sprinkle of a coming out story...
And a whole lot of romcom on this week's episode when the boys discuss the Hulu exclusive: Holiday Season.
Next week's movie: FOUR CHRISTMASES2020-11-291h 50
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms38. Sleepless in Seattle (T.Hanksgiving #1)Enjoy this bonus episode of T.Hanksgiving!
The boys talk about one of their favorites. One of the best.
Next Week's Movie: HAPPIEST SEASON (Watch on Hulu)2020-11-261h 42
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms37. Knocked UpOpposites attract? Sure.
With wonderful performances by all and just the right amount of heart, Knocked Up, though a dated piece of work, still gets the laughs needed to balance out the sweet, with the stoner, I mean sour.
Next Week's Movie: SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE (for T.Hanks Giving)2020-11-221h 34
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms36. Enough SaidJames Gandolfini and Julie Louis-Dreyfus are not mob bosses or witty N.Y. characters... they are just a couple of middle-aged, Los Angeles based, divorcees in search of love.
Do the boys love them?
Next week's movie: KNOCKED UP2020-11-151h 45
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms35. There's Something About MaryDon't worry... we address it... (you know what we mean...)
Next Week: Enough Said!2020-11-081h 33
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms34. To All The Boys I Loved Before: P.S. I Still Love YouSecond Verse, better than the first?
Listen to find out as the boys find out what's going on with the love triangle of Lara Jean, Peter Kavinsky, and John Ambrose. Is it me or does everyone around here have two names?
Next Week's Movie: THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY2020-11-011h 52
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms33. About Time (With Lauren and Eugene Bellinger)After FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL, NOTTING HILL, and LOVE ACTUALLY, Richard Curtis delivers yet another Rom-Com classic. ABOUT TIME is about love, but also, family, romance, work, and yes... Time.
Next Week: To All The Boys I've Loved Before TWO!2020-10-251h 54
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms32. Bridget Jones DiaryRenee Zellweger stars in the film that found her smoking, drinking, and snogging (that's a British term, right... right?)
Next Week: About Time (with guests!)2020-10-191h 33
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms31. Chasing AmyRarely do we run into a film here on a Gentlemen’s Guide to Rom Coms that you could describe as gritty, realistic, raw, and poignant, alongside funny and romantic.
With great performances from Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Jason Lee, Dwight Ewell, and a stellar stellar script and direction from Kevin Smith, this one romantic comedy we’re definitely telling our friends about.
Next Week's Movie: BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY2020-10-111h 51
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms30. Set It UpTwo lowly executive assistants (Zoey Deutch & Glen Powell) scheme up a plan to get their respective bosses (Lucy Liu and Taye DIggs) to hook up so that they can finally have time for themselves for a change. Romcom hijinks ensue. (obvs.)
This week the guys discuss horrible bosses, Ryan Reynolds impersonators, and much more.
Next Week: Kevin Smith's Chasing Amy!2020-10-041h 27
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms29. Made of HonorWe apologize to the Scottish people.
This week's episode: Made of Honor
Next Weeks Episode: Set it Off (find it on Netflix)2020-09-271h 39
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms28. She's Gotta Have ItOscar Winner Spike Lee makes his feature debut with SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT. In spite of its shoestring budget, Spike Lee came out swinging with a fascinating tale of young love.
Next Week: Netflix's SET IT UP.2020-09-201h 25
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms27. Valentine's DayWith one of the largest A-List casts ever assembled today's film is a bloated, poorly xeroxed copycat of Love, Actually.
Grab a drink with the boys and keep the candle burning brightly for love, because you’ll find none of it here. This week on A Gentlemen’s Guide to Rom Coms: Valentine's Day.
Next Weeks Movie: She's Gotta Have It (1986)2020-09-131h 59
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms26. Top FiveChris Rock Writes, Directs, and Stars in this 2014 film about a comedy star who wants a new narrative in life. He gets the chance when he's interviewed by a New York Times reporter (played by Rosario Dawson)
Next Week: Garry Marshall's VALENTINE'S DAY!2020-09-061h 15
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms25. Booty CallBooty.
Call.
Enough Said.
Next Weeks Movie: Top Five2020-08-301h 25
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms24. Frances HaGreta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach team up for the vivacious and spirited FRANCES HA. Baumbach directs while Gerwig stars in this moving indie darling. We discuss the ins and outs of indie filmmaking and why this particular pairing of Baumbach/Gerwig is a collab for the ages.
Next Week: BOOTY CALL!2020-08-231h 18
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms23. ChocolatReligion, tradition, stoicism, and the patriarchy get more than they bargained for when Juliet Binoche comes to town bearing her sensual chocolat(e).
Enjoy this weeks scrumptious episode as Ryan and Kelly discuss: Chocolat.
(WARNING: DO NOT WATCH WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)
Next Weeks Episode: Frances Ha2020-08-161h 29
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms22. HitchWill Smith. Eva Mendes. KEVIN JAMES. Hot Damn this is a good looking movie. This week, we discuss the 2005 classic, HITCH.
Next Week: Chocolat.2020-08-091h 40
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms21. In & Out (with Rachael Perrell Fosket)At its best, the screwball comedy points out how ridiculous us humans can be. It can satirize anything it touches because the world is a ridiculous place, rife with people acting oddly.
In this week's romantic screwball comedy, In & Out, the boys and special guest Rachael Perrell Fosket explore a small Indiana town as its English teacher deals with being outed by a former student at the oscars in the 90's. Antics ensue, and this movie has a lot of fun, but in essence, it's all about the heart that lies beneath all the...2020-08-022h 03
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms20. JunoIf you would just shut your gob for a second and listen, we'll tell you about one of best movies made in the 2000s.
A unique script, with good actors to carry it, and a great director that made it sparkle.
Today the boys gush over: Juno.
Next Weeks Movie: In & Out
2020-07-261h 27
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms19. They Came TogetherGiven enough time and energy you can dig up dirt on any genre of film. The campiness of some horror, the horniness of some spy films, and yes, even the cheesiness of the rom-com.
They Came Together is an example of a parody taking it just way too... well, we'll let the boys tell you about it.
Next Weeks Movie: Juno2020-07-191h 23
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms18. TwilightThe night is dark and full of terrors.
But the day is cloudy and filled with sparkly vampires!
On this weeks episode the boys have an absolute blast talking about Twilight.
Next weeks episode: They Came Together2020-07-121h 22
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms17. When Harry Met Sally (with Erin Carlson)Nora+Rob+Billy+Meg.
Nothing could be better than this.
This week the boys and special guest Erin Carlson do a deep dive on When Harry Met Sally.
Next Week's Movie: Twilight
Find Erin at her website and check out her books I'll Have What She's Having and Queen Meryl at https://bookshop.org/. 2020-07-051h 27
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms16. To All The Boys I've Loved BeforeBoy oh boy! Our first Netflix original.
As far as conceits go, the plot of this week's movie is a winner. It's got all the hallmarks. Love, high school drama, fake relationships, a bratty sister... and a really high rotten tomato score. But a good movie, this does not necessarily make.
The boys really, really get into it. Rants incoming in our review of: To All The Boys I Loved Before.
Next Weeks Movie: When Harry Met Sally2020-06-281h 37
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms15. Brokeback MountainAll love is beautiful. Which is why we make so much art about it.
Ang Lee knows this, which is why he makes so many movies about it.
With some of the best performances you’ll ever see from Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhal, Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams, which is saying something, Brokeback Mountain is the one of the most beautifully shot, brilliantly written, perfectly executed, necessary romance films ever made.
Next Weeks Episode: To All The Boys I Loved Before2020-06-211h 55
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms14. As Good As It GetsHelen Hunt: the overworked, under-appreciated, wry, patient, and loving mom/diner waitress who just CAN'T HAVE A NORMAL BOYFRIEND!
Jack Nicholson: one part racist, one part homophobic, all parts grumpy, generous, dog-loving, personality-disorder dealing with writer.
Greg Kinnear: the loving, insecure, snarky, optimistic, depressed painter.
Is this as good as it gets? Find out this week as the boys discuss... you guessed it, As Good As It Gets.
Next Weeks Episode: Brokeback Mountain2020-06-141h 41
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms13. Breakfast at Tiffany'sWhat makes something iconic?
Lastability? Originality? Universality? ... A cat?
This week the boys discuss this within the context of: the uniqueness of Holly Golightly, the racist portrayal of Mr. Yunioshi, manic pixie dream girls, hip parties with cool cats... and I SAID WHAT ABOUT BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S, SHE SAID I THINK I REMEMBER THE FILM AND... now I'm done.
Next week's film: As Good As It Gets2020-06-081h 28
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms12. BOOK CLUB: Pride and PrejudiceIn order of chronology, the touchstone English storytellers are as follows: first you have Chaucer, then Shakespeare, and finally this week's author, Jane Austen.
Pride and Prejudice, her third written and second published novel, is the true-north of the rom-com genre. It is everything most rom-com's aspire to be: witty, romantic, thoughtful, and full of the feels.
We would be hard pressed to send you anywhere else if you want the perfect example of the form.
Next weeks episode: Breakfast at Tiffany's2020-05-311h 43
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms11. The Big SickIn today's world, we get less we get less and less romantic comedies in theaters. It's a tragedy, but them's the breaks. However, today's movie not only premiered at the box office, but it also killed. Few American-made romantic comedies do this well today. And there's lots of reasons: the cast is spectacular, the story is both great and mostly true, and honestly... it stood out during a time where most rom-coms are pretty rote.
It's about a young man (Kumail) in Chicago trying to make it in the world of stand-up comedy while his ex-girlfriend is in a coma...2020-05-241h 26
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms10. Two Weeks Notice (with Sara Graves and Robin Vada)Our tenth episode sees the second showing of both Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock on the podcast. These two titans of the Rom-Com genre generally shine in their own films... but together they are almost unstoppable.
You won't find anything particularly revelatory here... but you don't really need to. It's plotting is classic: a rich, charming businessman falls in love with a passionate lawyer activist who is trying to save a community center. It practically writes the popcorn into your hands before you stuff it into your face.
Enough wit to charm, enough slap-stick and hijinks to entertain, and enough...2020-05-171h 11
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms9. Father of the BrideAs I am writing this, I am supremely aware that it’s Mother’s Day. So before we go on, give your moms a call. We love you moms (Linda and Valerie especially). But today we are talking about the daddiest of all dad-rom-coms.
It was part of our adolescent DNA. It informed how we imagined weddings, relationships, and in some respects, being dads.
If you want a film filled with Steve Martin antics, bad nineties fashion, and a really great mom in Diane Keaton’s “Nina”, you’re in the right place. Sit back, relax, try n...2020-05-111h 39
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms8. Imagine Me & You (with Robin Vada)What do you want?
Just when you think you've got it figured out, life throws you a curveball. An unexpected illness... A job offer out of the blue... or in today's movie's case: Cersei Lannister- sorry, Lena Headey.
Listen along in this week's episode as the boys and special guest Robin Vada wade through questions of sexuality, love triangles, and the power of lesbian lungs while admiring the graceful way in which Rachel answers the question, "What do I want?" (spoiler alert, it's Lena Headey).
Next weeks episode: Father of the Bride2020-05-031h 28
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms7. Before SunriseWe've all wanted to say, "yes," to Adventure. Even the most introverted, bookish of us (maybe especially those) have wanted to believe in ourselves enough to "pursue that flighty temptress."
A lot of times we get in our own way: fear, insecurities, uncomfortability, busyness... COVID-19.
Sometimes we take that leap, and end up kicking ourselves for it later (bad dates, that one last drink, choosing "animal style" on a In-n-Out Burger when you're over 30... ok this might be getting personal). But every once in a while, we surprise ourselves, and are rewarded by that chance with a unique and illuminating...2020-04-261h 31
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms6. Kate and LeopoldCooking, like romantic chemistry, is a tricky thing. The ingredients and the proportions in either can't stray too far from a recipe, or it becomes something else (and probably tastes bad). Nowhere in the film business are the proportions of romantic chemistry more important than in romcoms.
That doesn't mean you can't experiment and break the rules. Imagine an Ice Cube // Betty White romcom... with a Harold and Maude twist? I'm guessing it wouldn't work, but why not try!?
Regardless, sometimes in romcoms you have a bunch of ingredients that look good together, but don't...2020-04-1958 min
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms5. Sense and SensibilityAll Ryan and Kelly have ever wanted is a quiet life out in the country with a small parish where they would give very short sermons and raise chickens. But right now we have a lot to talk about.
In this Ang Lee directed, Emma Thompson adapted tale of late 1700's romantic politics and sisterly affections. Starring *ahem* Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, Hugh Laurie, Greg Wise, Imelda Staunton... suffice it to say that the stars were as studded as a Mr. Willoughby's brown mare when they cast this week's amazing film: Sense and Sensibility.
Next weeks...2020-04-121h 25
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms4. Roman HolidayHow does it feel when you’re all cooped up?
You do your best, but it never quite seems enough. The people love you, but you're never... among them. All you want is a gelato and champagne, but your royal attendants just keep giving you morphine. You know… the usual.
Do you sometimes wish you could just go on a holiday? Follow Kelly and Ryan down scooter-filled streets, past floating dance parties, and betwixt the love-stuck pair of Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck as we take a Roman Holiday.
Next week’s episode: Sense...2020-04-051h 09
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms3. While You Were SleepingShe’s there... sneaking around the corner, watching your every move, she’s selling you tickets for the L-train, she’s pretending to be engaged to your family member, she’s stealing your family for her own. Who is this dastardly fiend? IT’S… Sandra Bullock?
Grab your popcorn and keep your loved ones close as we watch this cold Chicago romcom that is definitely not about a serial killer. Beware though, because she’ll fall in love with your brother While You Were Sleeping.
Next week's movie: ROMAN HOLIDAY2020-03-291h 22
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms2. The Princess DiariesIs there anything worthwhile in becoming a Princess? Or is it just another Hollywood lesson in "as long as you straighten your hair and take off your glasses you Ally Sheedy-esque person, you'll do just fine".
The boys follow Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway down the pear strewn path of Genovian etiquette lessons, teenage angst, and super sexy spies named Joe to answer that question... and they actually enjoy it.
Next weeks episode: While You Were Sleeping!2020-03-221h 18
A Gentlemen's Guide to Rom-Coms1. Notting HillThe first episode! We are, well, if you see, it's just that, not that you... sorry we went a little Hugh Grant right there.
But seriously we can't help but love Hugh Grant's William Thacker and Julia Robert's Anna Scott.
Ryan and Kelly swoon over Roger Michell and Richard Curtis's masterpiece. They talk about the pros/cons of having a live-in Welshman, the social moires of dating outside of your class, and demi-capoos. Come join the fun.2020-03-141h 14