Don't Forget Meg Ryan

Grab your USB sticks full of mashups and get ready to join an acapella group, we’re heading back to college for all of our thoughts on Pitch Perfect!Was the music of 2012 the least timeless music ever made? Who made the choice to cast Ben platt & Skylar Astin, two identical white men as friends/roommates? Why are college freshman the absolute worst people on the planet? Is this the weirdest portrayal of college life in a movie? And why the fuck is her dad even here?!Tangents include: nepotism in Hollywood, BTS, That 70’s Show, Glee’s overall influence on culture, and the concept of 'cool girls' because we can't stop giving our opinions on female friendships depicted in media!Thanks so much for listening, please feel free to leave a comment, and please rate & review us! You can follow us on twitter @dontforgetpod, support us on patreon https://www.patreon.com/dontforgetmegryan or send us an email at dontforgetmegryan@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smokeshow.substack.com

We are back babes! Ready to chat about one of our all-time favorite reality TV shows: Love Island! We get into the extreme child-like qualities of this particular cast, the importance of charisma over conventional attractiveness, and of course, the finer details of what it means to be a Girl’s Girl.Is this the best Casa Amor? How much would you have to pay us to be on the Bomb Squad? Why do the Brits seem to love an orange hue when it comes to tanning? Plus, our thoughts on the cast's current Instagram content & who's making the best promos for Hello Fresh.It’s a long episode, but this was a long season y’all. Bad accents abound!Thanks so much for listening, please feel free to leave a comment, and please rate & review us! You can follow us on twitter @dontforgetpod, support us on patreon https://www.patreon.com/dontforgetmegryan or send us an email at dontforgetmegryan@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smokeshow.substack.com

Break out your old Fall Out Boy CD and head back to the year 2006 with us as we discuss the seminal gymnastics classic, Stick It.How does this movie interpret the juvenile justice system? Is this movie secretly union propaganda? Have we come to terms with Ally Sheedy’s unnecessary makeover in The Breakfast Club? Look, the soundtrack & end of this movie may not have held up, but the iconic performance of Hailey certainly has!Thanks so much for listening, please feel free to leave a comment, and please rate & review us! You can follow us on twitter @dontforgetpod, support us on patreon www.patreon.com/dontforgetmegryan or send us an email at dontforgetmegryan@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smokeshow.substack.com

Classic, iconic, if you love (or honestly even if you hate) musical theatre, casting decisions, or *choices* we cannot recommend this movie enough. What's more meta than a documentary about the audition process for a Broadway show about audition processes?Is there any element of A Chorus Line that we actually enjoy? How does a show even make it to Broadway in the first place? What makes a perfect Oscars acceptance speech? And why oh why does Nastacia wear that wig to the final auditions?!Look, we may have melted down a bit in this episode but we DID get to finally share our many, many thoughts about Tyce Diorio!Thanks so much for listening, please feel free to leave a comment, and please rate & review us! You can follow us on twitter @dontforgetpod, support us on patreon https://www.patreon.com/dontforgetmegryan or send us an email at dontforgetmegryan@gmail.comThanks to Kate Slauter for our intro! https://slauterdrecords.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smokeshow.substack.com

This week we’re getting into the reality show with the wildest prize of all time, MTV’s Legally Blonde: The Musical — The Search For Elle Woods. PB Teen is back in a big way this episode as we journey on back to 2007, where necks were constantly covered in Tiffany necklaces and tiny scarves.What are the ethics of haircuts on television? How many people were drunk during the production? Did the right person win this show? What is the spirit of Elle Woods and why do none of these girls seem to have it! Look, Bailey won’t always have the big hat to make us fall in love with her, but MTV will apparently never learn to test their mics before shooting the big belted numbers.Honestly, we'd be down for a reboot of this show whenever Broadway is ready to reopen! Courtney Take Your Break: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cleiHJo2kLIAn incredible Oral History of the show: https://www.playbill.com/article/the-oral-history-of-legally-blonde-the-musical-the-search-for-elle-woodsWatch all the episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfT9O-8oS2o&list=PLUr63EmsNxv5TpKuq5eEm-t_R4t9FqJyhThanks so much for listening, please feel free to leave a comment, and please rate & review us! You can follow us on twitter @dontforgetpod, support us on patreon https://www.patreon.com/dontforgetmegryan or send us an email at dontforgetmegryan@gmail.comThanks to Kate Slauter for our intro! https://slauterdrecords.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smokeshow.substack.com

Today we’re tackling the immortal question, “who is redhead?” in our romp of a conversation about a movie that is so close to getting it right, Sleepover!Why does Claire know the make, model, and features of the cellphones featured in this movie off the top of her head? Who determines the coolness factor of a lunch spot? Is straightening your hair the best way to identify your maturation? Are popular girls akin to the Pope? Take a shot whenever we say “earned” and “generic” and check out the Baby Phat retrospective video essay mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGVTZs9SBsUTangents include: Darren Criss’s Vibes, America’s Next Top Model Season 1, the incredible movies of 2004, the rich text that is American Girl’s Care and Keeping Of You, and the disparity between the product and advertising of Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. Thanks so much for listening, please feel free to leave a comment, and please rate & review us! You can follow us on twitter @dontforgetpod, support us on patreon https://www.patreon.com/dontforgetmegryan or send us an email at dontforgetmegryan@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smokeshow.substack.com

“Here’s my impression of Aaron Sorkin, ‘Actually, that’s Robert Frost.’”Two (begrudging) Aaron Sorkin fans talk about Molly’s Game for over an hour! Can we go longer than 20 minutes without talking about the West Wing? No! But that’s okay, it’s his superior piece of work.Is Aaron Sorkin’s favorite word ‘deposition’? Does an increasingly heavy eyeliner indicate a growing addiction to drugs? If you abuse your children, but they’re all hyper-achievers, does that justify the abuse? Overall we would prefer less boring law stuff and more poker, please!Plus, a story about music sororities at Ithaca college, why Seabiscuit is Lucy’s favorite sick movie, the bops on the Runaway Bride soundtrack, and a weird amount of information about the coffee props in Gilmore Girls.We hope you enjoy this episode! You can follow us on twitter @dontforgetpod, support us on patreon www.patreon.com/dontforgetmegryan or send us an email at dontforgetmegryan@gmail.com (we would love to hear from you!) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smokeshow.substack.com

Today we’re talking all about some very important women in Lucy’s life! To be clear these moms are *not* family vloggers and their kids are not starring in the videos. That honor instead goes to the 10 gallons of milk and seven loaves of bread they're buying. The wholesomeness of these women cannot be overstated and the importance of women discovering & nurturing their hobbies is truly a delight to see.How much does Claire hate eating things out of the freezer? How magical is it to grow up in the woods? Why isn’t there a Super Saver near us? When did cereal and snacks get so political?Plus, secret baptism family drama!Get to know the moms! www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6…pDLElsMwBj_eIBRPRClaire’s radiator was having a TIME during the recording of this episode, so sorry about all the random hissing y’all.We hope you enjoy this episode! You can follow us on twitter @dontforgetpod, support us on patreon www.patreon.com/dontforgetmegryan or send us an email at dontforgetmegryan@gmail.com (we would love to hear from you!) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smokeshow.substack.com

Is this episode basically a fever dream? For sure! This week we’re discussing some of our favorite ways to waste time on the internet and it turns out, we only managed to get to one topic because there’s just *so much* to cover when it comes to the instagram persona of one, Caroline Calloway.What’s it like to have a subreddit dedicated to your every move? Does Caroline allow us to get to the broader questions about what it means to live your life online? Are white women the last acceptable group to scam? We didn’t even mention the messiness of the lack of respect around other peoples boundaries, the time she taped leaves to a dead tree in her apartment, or her obsession with going to spin, pilates, and saunas. We’re chatting about toxic friendships, the danger of con artists, and how art is priced (special thanks to Dan for walking us through the art world!). For a fun game, take a shot every time Claire says “quote, unquote”.Reference links!The viral twitter thread: https://twitter.com/ceilidhann/status/1084843625681440769?lang=enThe Cut article: https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/the-story-of-caroline-calloway-and-her-ghostwriter-natalie.htmlWe hope you enjoy this...wild ride of an episode. You can follow us on twitter @dontforgetpod, support us on patreon www.patreon.com/dontforgetmegryan or send us an email at dontforgetmegryan@gmail.com (we would love to hear from you!) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smokeshow.substack.com

We’re talking about three movies in one go today y’all! It’s all about the High School Musical series and they’re kind of a package deal. Don’t worry though, we spend a solid fifteen minutes talking about Bet On It.Was HSM one of the largest cultural touchstones of our time? Who is Tiara Gold and why is she ruining the third movie? We would love an inspirational speech from Kenny Ortega about taking our talent seriously. Also, Lucy would like to make note of the moment at the end of ‘What Time Is It’ when Zac slides on the floor like a penguin. Plus, some exclusive gossip from the set of Flight 29 Down!Thanks so much for listening, please feel free to leave a comment, rate or review! You can follow us on twitter @dontforgetpod, support us on patreon https://www.patreon.com/dontforgetmegryan or send us an email at dontforgetmegryan@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smokeshow.substack.com

Well what can we say, we love a good sports movie, and much like Penny Marshall, a good sports montage as well! This week we watched A League Of Their Own and got to talk all about women's sports and why they should be appreciated in culture way more than they currently are.Madonna is in this movie (and makes a surprisingly good comedy duo with 90s icon, Rosie O'Donnell), Tom Hanks is very good at yelling, and we just love a team dynamic. Also, Geena Davis has a perfect jawline and more movies should be about sisterly dynamics/rivalries. Justice for Kit!Thanks so much for listening, please feel free to leave a comment, rate or review! You can follow us on twitter @dontforgetpod, support us on patreon https://www.patreon.com/dontforgetmegryan or send us an email at dontforgetmegryan@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smokeshow.substack.com

Grab your Celsius and get ready to dive into Miami Swim Week! We’re taking it back to 2019 and delving into one of our favorite things to talk about: YouTube, "content creators", and the art of vlogging.Elite shit is happening in this episode y'all. How do you create the perfect smoothie texture? How dangerous is an Acai Bowl? Also, where is Baskin Champion?! Plus, Lucy tries celery juice for the first time!Thanks so much for listening, please feel free to leave a comment, rate or review! You can follow us on twitter @dontforgetpod, support us on patreon https://www.patreon.com/dontforgetmegryan or send us an email at dontforgetmegryan@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smokeshow.substack.com

Nuance? Never heard of her!Today we're freeing our minds and chatting about the heavy-handed Beatles jukebox musical, Across The Universe.Why did we love this movie so much when it came out? Did the movie Thirteen inspire our generation to do more whippets? Is this movie anti-protest? This movie needed a ‘Gee Officer Krupkee’ moment (and maybe a Glee-style Beatles mashup). We also answer the eternal question, does Ireland hate Bono?Thanks so much for listening, please feel free to leave a comment, rate or review! You can follow us on twitter @dontforgetpod, support us on patreon (https://www.patreon.com/dontforgetmegryan?fan_landing=true)or send us an email at dontforgetmegryan@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smokeshow.substack.com

Whip up some strawberries & cream because we’re chatting all about one of our all-time favorite sports romcoms: Wimbledon! We would like to stay in a hotel and eat fish & chips now, please. Where is a tournament we can enter *right now*? Why do all British rom-coms involve plucky Americans coming in to rescue them from themselves? Is Dieter Prohl a bi-icon? How quickly do fried foods get soggy? Come for the tennis talk, stay for the rants about Judd Apatow.Tangents include: Chef (the show), why Marvel movies are treated like state secrets, the best local movie rental stores, amber diner glasses, the moment in culture that The DaVinci Code created, and why we want better for Leslie Mann!Thanks so much for listening, please feel free to leave a comment, rate or review! You can follow us on twitter @dontforgetpod or send us an email at dontforgetmegryan@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smokeshow.substack.com

Jerry Jones, give your cheerleaders health insurance!Today we’re breaking from the norm to have a long discussion about one of our favorite reality shows Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making The Team! We do want to give a content warning upfront, this episode includes discussion of disordered eating and the crass handling of weight shaming that happens on the show.We’re talking about why we love a show about a specific subculture, why we have a grudge against a Dallas Meteorologist, and how Judi gets away with deflecting any form of questioning while offering some of the harshest criticism. It’s like *we’re* at media day!Send us your thoughts, suggestions, recommendations!
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“My hair is straight, paint my nails red, I am a different lady”This week we are headed to the recovery hotel to talk about our first Meg Ryan movie, The Women! Is this just a movie knockoff of Sex and the City? Why did movies of the 2000s use straight hair as their line of demarcation? Has anyone ever burned their tampons in a terra-cotta bowl? Honestly, we just want to see the play revival starring Kristen Johnson, Jennifer Coolidge, and Cynthia Nixon.Send us your thoughts, suggestions, recommendations!
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This week we watched the new Ryan Murphy movie-musical, The Prom! Did we like this movie? No, not really. But we did remember halfway through that Nicole Kidman was in Moulin Rouge!We’re pitching an Animal Crossing musical (complete with Timmy & Tommy tap duet), talking about our favorite broadway musicals, and really try to get to the bottom of how The Prom movie managed to sap all of the joy out of a very joyful stage show. Ultimately, we would appreciate an adaptation of 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee instead & would recommend going to watch the Documentary Now episode Co-Op: The Musical.Send us your thoughts, suggestions, recommendations!
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It's Nancy Meyers week over at vulture.com, but Nancy's daughter didn't find all of the reporting to be...flattering. So we're popping in for a mid-week recap of what went down between Rachel Handler and Hallie Meyers-Shyer on social media.It's absolutely worth checking out all of Rachel's articles and interviews--especially if you're a Nancy fan. While Hallie has gone private on instagram all of the screenshots are still up on twitter if you want to reference the primary sources.While we could go on and on about Nancy Meyers in general, we wanted to focus on the role of social media, nepotism in hollywood, and why sometimes these thoughts could be better off sent to a group text. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smokeshow.substack.com

This week we officially petition for Jack Black to be a lead in more romcoms & discuss two of our most-watched Christmas movies: The Holiday & Love Actually.Is a Christmas Movie set in Britain inherently better? Is Love Actually the most fatphobic movie of all time? Do we just want more familial and friendship centered movies overall? Turns out, Christmas movies are kind of sad. But somehow we still love them!Send us your thoughts, suggestions, recommendations!
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Guess we're going to Belgravia (er, Montenaro this time), this week we got into the holiday spirit with The Princess Switch: Switched AgainDo we know anything about monarchies or lines of succession? What are our favorite Christmas movie tropes? How legal is a last-minute airport wedding? Honestly, we just want Netflix to release their new map of Europe.Send us your thoughts, suggestions, recommendations!
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