The Zendaya love triangle film that we didn't know we needed! Who knew tennis could be so hot and heavy? Sexy churros, steamy saunas and a sly smile from Josh O'Connor that had Annalise Ball and I swooning. It's all in this week's episode. For those in Oz, you can rent 'Challengers' on Prime Video or Apple tvLove you, more than a friend x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gabriel. Get a haircut. For the love of God and all things holy. Hopeless Romantics welcomes Alice James to the poddy for the first time to talk about Sylie's boobs, Alfie's hotness, Marcello's goats, Mindy's outfits and of course, Gabriel's hair. Plus a little sidestep into the glorious world of HOLIDAY ROMANCES!!!SPOILERS GALORE, BABES so be warned!Love you, more than a friend x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you've watched 'Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging' as a teenager, then it is a scientific fact that you also loved it. Because it's the perfect teenage ode to young love, hormones and a teenage Aaron Taylor Johnson. Em Vernem joins me for his episode as we discuss a film that means a lot to us for a variety of different reasons. If you haven't watched it yet - you can do so in Australia on Stan and Prime Video. You can follow Em on socials here. Love you. More than a friend x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today's episode took many unexpected and wonderful directions, from short kings to cougars to sexy vampires. We welcome the ever hilarious foetus (she's 24) Annalise Ball to the podcast to discuss A Family Affair, in which Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman get it on, and Joey King reels in disgust. As always our DM's are open and you can drop us a voicemail on the Hopeless Hotline - 0483 966 500.Oh and the Zac Efron interview I did way back when which I reference in this episode can be found here. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What the absolute F, you guys. My Lady Jane (watch it on Prime Video ASAP!) has not been renewed for another season, and not only have we now been left HANGING, but we only got to see Jane and Guildford bang twice. And that my friends, is a travesty. If you, like us, are angry and heartbroken over the show's premature demise you can sign the petition at savemyladyjane.comAs always, the Hopeless Hotline is open for your texts and voicemails on 0483 966 500love you more than a friend x ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you were born in the mid eighties and somebody asks you which film was your sexual awakening, chances are Baz Luhrman's 'Romeo and Juliet' might get a mention. Fish tank scene, anyone?This episode is not only a deep dive into this incredible film, but also careers it spawned, namely Leonardo Dicaprio who hasn't really put a foot wrong since. It's also a love letter to being a horny teenager in the nineties. Ha!Big love to Harriet Power for joining me once again. We hope you love this episode and are reminded of all the feels we all felt. Don;'t forget to drop us a voicemail or a text on 0483 966 500 if you wanna get involved with the show! We welcome your thoughts, feelings, feedback, suggestions and general musings. Love you more than a friend,x Ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Hannah Diviney joins us to discuss 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' which was made before she was born. HA! Expect a whole lot of Hugh Grant floppy hair chat, swooning over Kristen Scott Thomas and a HILARIOUS story about a Rowan Atkinson misunderstanding. Hannah is a writer, disability advocate, actress, screenwriter, author, media personality and loveable overachiever (I added the last bit) and it was such a pleasure to hear her insights in this conversation. Hannah writes a weekly Substack called Hannah's Secret Internet Diary - full of personal stories, pop culture and social commentary. You can check it out here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When the podcast is dedicated to romantic comedies, it would be remiss of us to overlook one off my personal favourite books of the last year, Curtis Sittenfeld's 'Romantic Comedy', set amongst the glitz of showbiz and the drab of COVID. A combination that somehow works! As I mention in this podcast, when I finished it I lay in bed smiling at the ceiling in the dark. It just did things to me. I'm joined this week again by the hilarious Jess Farchione which means there are...sexual themes discussed. I suppose she just brings it out in me. Love you guys - more than a friendx Ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I want you. I need you. Oh baby. Oh baby. 10 Things I Hate About You is easily one of the most requested films on this podcast, for good reason. It's the film that defined so many of our teenage years - and in an exemplary career cut short - perhaps the role most of us remember Heath Ledger for most fondly. Natasha Stamos joins me once again with her wit, charm and insights. Want more from her? Subscribe to her substack here!Love you guys - more than a friend.x Ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're all about the OG Tik-Tok romance 'The Hating Game' by Canberra's own Sally Thorne. I'm probably the last romance fan on earth to read this book (and watch the movie) but I now count myself among its most ardent fans. I mean how often does a movie get a book interpretation SO DAMN RIGHT?Our girl Jordon Lott joins me once again for a big old horny swoon-fest for which we remain entirely unashamed. As always, the Hopeless Hotline is ready and waiting for your thoughts. Shoot us a text or a voicemail on 0483 966 500LOVE YOU GUYS x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jude Law, Jude Law, Jude Law the end. This would have been my version of the podcast if I did it alone. Lucky for you, this week one of my besties Claudia joins me as we dive into one of our joint favourite films...the heartwarming, hilarious swoon-fest that is The Holiday. It may be a Christmas film, but it can be watched any time of year. What a cast! What a script! What a film! Get involved in the poddy anytime by leaving a text or a voicemail on 0483 966 500 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mhairi McFarlane has done it again with a hilarious, sharp, witty and emotional read that had as laughing (out loud) and crying (also out loud). Oh and as far as book boyfriends go, Lucas McCarthy and his jet black hair and broody stare (and hidden wealth...ca-ching!!!) is up there.I'm joined once again by the super smart and generally fantastic Natasha Stamos, who you can get around here.As always we LOVE your contribution to this poddy - leave us a text or a voicemail on the Hopeless Hotline which is open 24/7 on 0483 966 500Love you guys x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After last week's 'All of Us Stranger' sob-fest you'd think I'd go for an Adam Sandler film but ALAS the tissues are back for one of the ALL TIME GREATS! The Richard Curtis instant classic 'About Time'.Speaking of 'all time greats' my pal Harriet Power joins me for this episode, and she brings her trademark warmth, insight and love of dialogue to this discussion.Got thoughts? Hit up our Hopeless Hotline with a text of a voicemail on 0483 966 500Love you guys x ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you are looking for a hard hitting, serious, deep discussion on the thematics and messaging behind Bridgerton S3, then this is not the episode for you. If you want to hear two opinionated, loud mouthed and very passionate Bridgerton fans get hyped up about all the ways that this season made us feel things (both sexual and emotional) then PRESS PLAY, BABY!Big love to Jess Farchione for bringing her A game on very late notice for this one. Hope you love listening as much as we (very clearly) loved recording! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hot Priest + Paul Mescal + unbelievably strong supporting cast = holy shit this movie is so good.This episode should have been sponsored by Kleenex. First up - watching 'All of Us Strangers' before listening to this episode is a MUST. If you live in Australia, it's available on Disney+.Natasha Stamos returns for this deep dive, and I gotta admit, it's deep. We touch on some tough topics, but nothing that isn't already covered in the film. Have your own thoughts? Hit up the Hopeless Hotline anytime with a text or a voicemail on 0483 966 500 and join the conversation.Subscribe to Natasha's substack 'The Middle Part' to get around her musings on media, culture and what we consume direct to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jordon Lott returns for a goodie! 'Just For The Summer' is the latest drop from Abby Jimenez and (unsurprisingly) she has written a new book boyfriend for us to swoon over. Justin. Delicious. This is a great book - full of laughs - and lots of tears (that certainly caught me by surprise). There are definite spoilers in this episode, and part of the fun of this book are the twists and turns, so do read it first! Or don't! It's your life! Get involved with the show by shooting a text or leaving a voicemail on our Hopeless Hotline 0483 966 500. We'd love to hear your thoughts on current discussions, or suggest a new book/movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're heading back to the 80's, baby! And we're bringing the bright-shining Yvie Jones with us! While this episode is about the legendary John Hughes' 1987 film 'Some Kind of Wonderful', it's moreso a deep dive on growing up and the kids of romantic comedies we truly love. In fact, you don't really need to have watched the film at all in order to enjoy this episode. Yvie also admits to hating one of my all-time favourite films but after much thought I've decided that I still love her. You can follow Yvie on instagram here. Wanna get involved in the show? We'd love to hear your questions, thoughts or suggestions. Shoot through a text or a voicemail to out Hopeless Hotline on 0483 966 500!xoxooxox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back baby, and this episode is a ROLLERCOASTER OF THOUGHTS FEELINGS AND SO MUCH LAUGHTER!What a book. What a guest host. What a time to be alive.Broadcaster/loose unit Jess Farchione joins me this week, and we're tackling 'Fourth Wing' author Rebecca Yarros' WW2 romance 'The Things We Leave Unfinished'. We have some thoughts. Some horny thoughts. Some swoonworthy thoughts. Some confused thoughts. All sorts of thoughts!If you've got some thoughts you can text or leave us a voicemail! The Hopeless Hotline is open 24/7 on 0483 966 500.Love Jess as much as I do? Follow her on instagram here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'Don't cry, shopgirl'I'm crying, you're crying, we're all crying!The incredible Natasha Stamos joins me on this episode as we dissect the greatest romcom of all time (according to me), 'You've Got Mail'. Is Joe a big, gaslighting asshole? Or the loveliest man alive? (it's the second, obviously).Have your own thoughts? Hit up the Hopeless Hotline anytime with a text or a voicemail on 0483 966 500 and join the conversation.Subscribe to Natasha's substack 'The Middle Part' to get around her musings on media, culture and what we consume direct to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We love ourselves some Emily Henry, and 'Funny Story has not let us down. Jordon Lott joins me for EPISODE ONE which is just one big Miles Nowak swoon-fest (who knew crocs could be hot?)There's laughter. There's tears. There's hard nipples. Wanna get involved with the show? The Hopeless Hotline is open anytime for your texts or voicemails on 0483 966 500. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.