Banquette Breakdown

We’re diving into one of our all-time favorite movies: the 2005 Pride & Prejudice — and yes, we fully believe it’s the superior adaptation.  In this episode we are breaking down why we think this version is the BEST, and what makes it stand out. From the atmosphere and cinematography to the iconic moments that made us fall in love with Mr. Darcy, to the messiness of the Bennet family and the i...

Today on the podcast, we are so excited to be joined by our very first guest! Welcome to the banquette, Hannah!  She is joining us to break down the relationships from “Friends”, and we have a lot of opinions. Should Rachel and Ross have ever been together? Were they on a break? Should Joey and Rachel have been endgame? Was it realistic for any of them to stay friends? We’re diving into it all.  G...

We had very different experiences watching Bridgerton Season 4… We are breaking it down and we aren't holding back. On today's episode we are giving you our brutally honest review of the newest Bridgerton season. Benedict and Sophie might be one of the most debated couples from the show yet — and in this episode, we’re on opposite sides. Did this season give Cinderella story perfection? Or...

Today on the podcast we are continuing our discussion of one of our favourite book series of all time: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. If you haven't listened to last weeks episode, go back and do that first! In part one we covered the relationship between Celaena Sardothien and Dorian Havilliard: The assassin and the prince. In part two, we are talking about the relationship that forms betw...

Today on the podcast we are discussing one of our favourite book series of all time: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. Specifically, we are breaking down the dynamic and complex relationship between Celaena Sardothien and Dorian Havilliard: The assassin and the prince. How does their relationship change from the beginning of the series to the end? How do they start out as flirtatious romantic inte...

We’re breaking down one of the most dramatic — and most beloved — romantic relationships from New Girl: Schmidt and Cece. In this episode, we dive into how their relationship began, why they ultimately are endgame, and why that outcome was far from obvious at the start. From red flags and green flags to character growth, relationship dynamics, and all our hottest takes, we’re unpacking what makes...

Are Poppy and Alex actually compatible? Or did their relationship only work on vacation? That is the question we are breaking down today, along with our thoughts on "The People We Meet on Vacation" movie, the differences between the movie and the book, and our overall thoughts on the relationship between Poppy and Alex. Would they last in the real world? Or would their different personalities inev...

In today's episode of Banquette Breakdown, we are talking all things Bridgerton! With the upcoming season airing, we thought it was a perfect time to recap the first three seasons, and discuss one thing that everyone in the Bridgerton cast seems to be an expert at: yearning. We analyze how yearning shapes their relationships, and what it takes to portray yearning well on screen. We also talk throu...

On this episode of Banquette Breakdown, we are diving into the upside down to talk about the relationships of Stranger Things. We talk through all of the relationships, friendships, and family dynamics within the show, and give our unfiltered opinions on the last season. What did we think of the last season? Were we satisfied with the ending? Who are our favourite characters and relationships? Tun...

Welcome to our podcast! We we will be talking through our favourite book, movie, and tv show relationships and giving our unfiltered thoughts. On today's episode, we will be introducing your hosts: Sar and Jac. Get to know us, and what this podcast will be all about.