RomCom Love

Brittany, Diane, and Bonnie head to Oklahoma for a Rom that might seem just a little out of the box. But, that's us. We were at a RomCom Trivia night and "Twister" showed up in the questions - proof that even an "epic disaster movie" can be a Rom in the right light. Join us to discuss Jo and Bill's journey back to love, iconic actors in secondary roles, Jo's perfect white tank, and that beautiful Dodge Ram. Come for the tornadoes, stay for the meaningful looks.  I've got to go Julia, we've got cows!

Lindsay is back and we couldn't be happier!  Bonnie and Brittany are in Utah for a Netflix original.  This bold Christmas treat serves us a gingerbread flavored Overboard redo, without all the kidnapping unpleasantness.  We have a sweet, hard-working widowed father of one, a thoughtful heiress, her Insta-obsessed boyfriend, and an amnesia storyline.  And did we mention Jingle Bell Rock?  Come for Lindsay, and stay for the predictable holiday fun.  I'll wear the Valenyagi!

Bonnie, Laura, and Violet head to Bali (OK, Australia) for the most romantic movie of the year.  Our sound quality is not 100% on this one but George and Julia are flawless.  If you like RomComs as much as we do, we encourage you to check this one out.  We need more of this - great settings, open endings, A-listers doing Roms again, more adult subjects like parenting and letting go, and movies that don't take themselves too seriously.  Come for the movie stars, stay for the heartfelt moments.  Just leave the bottle.

It's our 100th episode and we celebrated with our friends at YES Film Festival!  We started this podcast with Nancy Myers ("The Holiday") and we thought another Nancy movie would be perfect for #100.  Jack and Diane are fantastic, and Frances McDormand and Amanda Peet are so much fun to watch.  And did we mention Keanu?  If you've listened to any of our episodes, you know we have a lot of love for Keanu.  And Tom, and Meg, and Sandra, and Nora, and Emma, and Miss Austen, and...  Thank you for joining us!  Welcome to RomCom Live!

Bonnie and Brittany head to New York City for a beautifully shot, little-seen Rom that is full of surprises.  Spoiler alert - Ricky Gervais is our "Best in Show".  In a RomCom.  And that's just one of the many surprises.  Written and directed by David Koepp (Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible, Indiana Jones) and produced by Dreamworks, this movie is atypical in so many ways.  Bonnie shed a tear at one point - have we mentioned there are surprises?  If you haven't seen "Ghost Town", give it a shot. And remember, only floss the teeth you want to keep.  

Beth and Bonnie take a trip to Singapore for the 2010s highest grossing RomCom.  Nick asks his girlfriend Rachel to join him for a family wedding, and what a wedding it is!  But why is Nick being treated like royalty on the airplane?  Peik Lin and her family can fill Rachel in on all the details that Nick hasn't shared with his girlfriend of a year.  This movie is a feast for the eyes, and the music is pretty incredible too.  We love the cast diversity, the views, the storyline, but we especially love these strong women characters and the actresses who play them so well.  Pull your cocktail dress out of the trunk and join us because the only thing crazier than love is family.

Join Laura and Bonnie for a sleepover - we're making popcorn, painting our nails, and watching Grease of course!  The T-Birds and Pink Ladies are excited about Senior Year at Rydell High, but word is there is a new girl in town.  This movie was a massive hit in the 1970s and 1980s and is one of today's most beloved musicals and RomComs.  Does it hold up in 2022, we have some thoughts.  Join us for this episode and then let us know what you think!  If you can't be an athlete, be an athletic supporter!

Jess and Bonnie meet somewhat in the middle, Los Angeles, for an unpredictable comedy that Tom desperately wants to be romantic.  Summer is willing to give it a shot but this story is about love.  It's not a love story.  Written and directed by newer filmmakers, our movie premiered at Sundance and earned Golden Globe nominations.  Critics loved it and it makes for a fun discussion.  Join us at Make Our Dreams Come True.

Erin joins Bonnie on a trip to England to check in on Louisa who is in need of a new job.  Working for Will Traynor was not what she expected, and that is mirrored in Erin's experience with this movie, not knowing the storyline.  The film is faithfully adapted since the author also wrote the screenplay.  And your favorite franchise is likely represented by at least one of the actors here (Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Victoria, The Crown, Hunger Games, Ozark, Mission: Impossible, Downtown Abbey, Doctor Who...).  Pull on your stripey tights and #liveboldly.

Brittany and Bonnie are headed to Rancho Carne, CA to check in with Torrance and the Toros as they defend their national championship.  Spoiler alert - the previous years' cheers were stolen and the team has to rebuild if they want any chance of succeeding in Daytona.  This movie was BIG in 2000 and it still holds up pretty well today.  The loser sneeze may be dead, but Oh Mickey, you are still so fine.  

Mike joins Brittany and Bonnie on a quest to get Penny back to her family in England.  An end of world romance not your thing?  We'd suggest you give this one a chance - it's a dark comedy, but it has so much heart.  Actually it may have it all - Keira Knightley, Steve Carell, an awesome soundtrack, Sorry the dog, a female writer/director, intense circumstances, a quest, the beach, so many great cameos... Nice Knowing You. 

Bianca and Bonnie are headed to the Massachusetts coast for a summer that might start out pretty sucky, but we bet will end on a high note.  Excellent writing, directing, casting, acting - this small budget Sundance success story really has it all.  Come for the 4 Oscar winners in memorable roles; stay for Duncan and Owen's friendship.  As the movie poster says, "We've All Been There".  Pop 'n Lock!

Diane and Bonnie are off to New York City to check in on Jason Bateman (our first JB!) and Jennifer Aniston and that cutie Sebastian.  No one talks about this RomCom much, but it's a fun favorite of ours.  It's got a small cast and everyone shines - who wouldn't want Juliette Lewis and Jeff Goldblum as your best friends?  Hypochondria?  Oh my God I have that. 

Brittany and Bonnie are heading to Maryland for a wedding we haven't exactly been invited to.  While not your traditional RomCom, this movie has a lot of Rom (yes, some absolutely cringey), and is said to have been instrumental in reviving the R-rated comedy.  The Best Friend and Imposters & Secret vibes are strong here, but this movie has it all - Dwight Yoakam, balloon animals, and maple syrup.  Mom!  The meatloaf!

Bonnie and Brittany are headed to Chicago for Bonnie Hunt's stellar offering.  We can't stop describing the movie as "sweet" and "refreshing" and the critics agree.  Minnie Driver and David Duchovny are magic together (who knew?), but we may like the Grandpa Gang even more. Join us for dinner at O'Reilly's, Chicago's only Italian-Irish restaurant.  Oh, and Grace has Bob's dead wife's heart!

For our 88th episode, Cindy and Bonnie go back to 1988 to what Sports Illustrated called "a damn good baseball movie".  Never fear, though, this classic RomCom has it all - ironing, garters, a rain out, a quotable speech, and more chemistry than you can swing a bat at.  If you hit the ball you win a steak.  Oh My!  Join us as we head to North Carolina!

Diane and Bonnie are thinking outside the box on this Com with a good dose of Rom!  Join us in our ginormous RV as we pick up David, Sarah, Casey, and Will and head to Pablo Chacon's compound.  While this movie is not for families, it does have waterfalls, end of film bloopers, NIck Offerman and Kathryn Hahn.  It's Jen and Jason's 5th movie together - and they have No Ragrets, not even one letter.  Happy Birthday, America!

Violet and Bonnie are headed to Seattle for a little-seen independent about trying to adult through a quarter-life crisis.  If you like your romances a little quieter, well-acted, and completely relatable, you will like "Laggies".  Did we mention the winning combo of Keira Knightley, Sam Rockwell, and Chloe Grace Moretz?  We've got female friendships, a mid-century modern vibe, and Shelley the tortoise.  Come for the coming-of-age storyline, but stay for the relatable comedy.  It's not a joke if it's not insulting.

Ginger and Bonnie are headed to Barden University to check in on the Bellas after what happened at last year's ICAA Finals at Lincoln Center.  Aubrey and Chloe have their work cut out for them, but it will be a ton of fun for us.  We love a musical and this one delivers Mariah Carey chart toppers alongside anthems from 1985 John Hughes' classics.  Join us for cup songs, mash-ups, and riff-offs.  Aca-scuse me?

Leslie and Bonnie are headed to Philly for a romantic dramedy that steers clear of the tropes, but has a lot to say about love, family, loss, and mental health.  This movie was nominated for 8 Oscars including the top 6  categories and was hugely successful at the box office.  JLaw and Bradley at their best, but the supporting cast and writing make this movie worth watching again and again.  Don't you worry about a thing.