Film to Table

s Bedknobs + Broomsticks a Halloween movie? Michelle is advocating for it! In this episode, we discuss the many elements this film shares with Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, why we love Angela Lansbury as Miss Price, and some excellent casting options if Disney ever decides to remake it. We call out our favorite scenes, agree on what could be cut, and, as always, end with a dinner party...

In this episode, we're heading to Salem for Michelle’s first-time viewing of Hocus Pocus (1993). We chat about how this movie has become a full-blown cultural phenomenon for millennials, gush over the theatrical production design, and, as always, go deep into some ’90s nostalgia topics like niche cassette tapes and making chocolate lollipops. We also share some childhood pop culture memories, deba...

We're heading to Pawnee for a Halloween-ish TV Dinner, covering Parks and Recreation Season 2, Episode 7, “Greg Pikitis.” In addition to unpacking the episode's unique name, we call out our favorite characters and Michelle shares some behind-the-scenes tidbits about the show. Mostly, we're chatting about why earnestness is at the heart of what makes Parks and Rec such a comfort show. We also swap...

Our Fall-ish film series continues with another Tim Curry classic: CLUE (1985)! In this review, we explore how the iconic CLUE board game became a movie, dig into the development of this beloved cult classic, and highlight all of the unforgettable performances from its ridiculously talented cast. We ultimately decide that we need to watch this movie a million more times because, honestly, we love...

We’re continuing our Fall-ish season with a first-time viewing of Practical Magic (1998). We ponder why it took us so long to watch this movie, and whether, perhaps, there was a reason we waited. We have a million and one questions, desperately want more of the Aunts, and discover that one of us has some VERY strong feelings about the legendary midnight margaritas scene. Open your umbrellas, jump...

We’re kicking off our fall movie season by rewinding to a family favorite, a film we covered way back in our first season. In this special remastered edition, we’re revisiting what we love most about You’ve Got Mail : Nora Ephron’s writing, her unique characters, the magic of New York in the fall, and the ways technology plays a role in the film. Grab your favorite book and pull up a chair. We hav...

We’re continuing our TV Dinner series with a Michelle pick from the Idea Jar: Gilmore Girls, Season 1, Episode 7, Kiss and Tell. Whether you are on Team Dean or wish he’d move back to Chicago, we can’t help but celebrate with Rory! In this episode, we’re breaking down her adorable first kiss and the way it changes her dynamic with her mom. We’re celebrating fall. We get nostalgic about movie night...

Welcome back to another TV Dinner episode! This week we’re covering the pivotal(?) FRIENDS Season 8, Episode 12, The One Where Joey Dates Rachel. There is much to discuss, such as: do we like Joey and Rachel as a couple, or are they better as friends? As usual, our conversation kicks up a lot of personal memories, including the weird game machine we had in our basement, college rollerblading, and...

New Girl Season 2, Episode 15 may officially be called "Cooler," but to us, it's the one where Nick and Jess finally kiss.  In this TV Dinner episode, we revisit one of New Girl's most iconic episodes, discussing True American, Tumblr-era nostalgia, our favorite side characters, stolen packages, and why this kiss still stands among television's very best. 🍿 Watch (or rewatch!) along with us, then...

In the premiere episode of our TV DINNER series, we’re covering the incomparable season finale of Fleabag, Season 2. How does Phoebe Waller-Bridge manage to pack so much into such a short episode? Is this the most satisfying or tragic romance story in the history of television? Do we need more friends like Godmother's? Is firing the humming cleaner an act of unconditional love? We’re getting into...

Summer is here, and we have something exciting to share!  In this episode, we're introducing TV Dinners, a brand new series where we'll dive into our favorite standalone TV episodes, one episode at a time, and we want YOU to help decide what lands on the menu. 🍽️ Submit your TV episode (or future movie!) suggestions here We're also catching up on everything we've been loving this summer, including...

Is Cool Runnings really as good as we remember it? First, that assumes we remembered it correctly, which Michelle definitely did not. We're joined by returning guest star, husband/brother-in-law of the podcast, Jimmy, for a nostalgic trip back to 1993. Together, we reminisce about the Olympics in the '90s, fixate on one of the film's sweetest storylines, and quote Sanka far more times than anyone...

In our most Y2K-coded episode ever, we’re joined by one of Michelle’s childhood besties, Sushma Krishna, as we travel back to the year 2000 and revisit the iconic teen comedy Bring It On. Following Torrance and the Toros on their cheerleading journey sparks ALL the nostalgic memories: high school ones for Michelle and Sushma, and elementary school ones for Laura. Along the way, we discuss what mak...

It’s been over 20 years, and Bend It Like Beckham still feels like a winning goal ⚽❤️ In this episode, we're joined by returning guest star, cousin Erica, to revisit the 2002 classic that inspired a generation of girls to dream bigger, play harder, and stay true to themselves. Resident non-athlete Michelle watches it for the first time (!) as lifelong soccer teammates Laura and Erica reflect on h...

Join us as we revisit one of the most requested episodes yet: A League of Their Own (1992). With returning guest Kat Rodriguez at the table, we dive into this beloved 90s baseball classic, recounting favorite scenes, iconic lines, surprising moments we somehow forgot, and the emotional beats that still hit just as hard. ⚾ In this episode of Film to Table, we celebrate the real women behind the st...

We're kicking (aggressively winks) off our sports movie season with one that's somehow stayed with us for 30+ years: Little Giants (1994) 🏈 In this episode, we revisit this beloved underdog sports movie, chat about the nostalgia of being a kid in the 90s, the quotes we still reference, and try not to get too emotional about the universal trauma of not getting picked for the team. If Little Giants...

We're wrapping up our Regency season with a special review of Wuthering Heights (2026) . Since this is our first time covering a film still in theaters, we're switching up our usual format and bringing you a series of "questions for the table," prompts you can take to your own conversations with family and friends. We had a lot of mixed feelings about this one as we unpack whether the criticism ar...

We're both finally watching Pride & Prejudice (2005), and we have many questions. In between debating Mr. Darcy's deal, we marvel over the acting, the filming techniques, and start planning a trip to the English countryside (again). Above all, we appreciate this story about sisters, a subject that's especially dear to us!   Pull up a seat at the Bennet table, where the room is superbly feature...

In this episode, we're reviewing Emma (2020), a film so visually stunning it feels like wandering through an art museum. We unpack how the director crafted the movie's painterly look, why Anya Taylor-Joy was the perfect Emma, and why this version features one of our favorite love stories in all the Jane Austen adaptations we've seen so far. Plus, a Josh O'Connor appearance always wins us over. The...

We're late to the ball, but in this episode, we're catching up, watching Sense and Sensibility (1995) for the first time. We're delighted to be joined by a new guest, our dear cousin Erica, who you might know from the Elementary School production of Cents and Centsibility. Join us at the table as we unpack this beloved story, and the behind-the-scenes fairytale for our girl, Emma Thompson. Do the...

In this special, slightly unhinged episode, we're going rogue (one) and revisiting the films we've covered to rank the best and worst movie couples. Some are iconic, some should have never come to be, and some, we dislike so much, we mention them twice. We wrap things up by revealing our biggest movie character crushes, including a long list of runner ups. Pull up a chair and grab a question: Who...

In this episode, we're watching Eternity (2025), starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner, joined at the table by returning guest, film critic Dom. Laura weighs in on whether the film's aggressive advertising campaign actually paid off. Michelle gushes over the dreamy costumes and sets. Dom delivers what can only be described as a dissertation on Da'Vine Joy Randolph. We were all...

Watching About Time (2013) wasn't what we expected! Is this really a rom-com? We don't care! We have Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson, table tennis, books, and tea! In this episode, we're joined by special guest star Brittany to chat about time travel, love, family, and the big life lesson we all took away from this special film. As we make plans to relocate to the UK (again), we host a seaside...

We're continuing our love and time series with the 2020 film, Palm Springs . Michelle obsesses over the cosmic alignment of the film's production and themes, Laura starts an Andy Samberg fan club, and both struggle to find a good snack in the time loop. We host another wedding-centric dinner party, attempt to redesign cocktail hour, and as always, end with a round of This or That. Grab your pool f...

We're kicking off a brand-new season exploring love and time, starting with the 2009 film that broke our emo-girl hearts: 500 Days of Summer . We're joined by our sister Lisa to talk IKEA dates, music, the greeting card industry, drawing on your skin, and our very complicated feelings about Manic Pixie Dream Girls™️. We host a post-breakup bespoke dinner party and, as always, end with a round of T...