Romancing the Pod

"Diane Lane gave it all up for a dude who would go down on her." This week’s thirstiest trainwreck is… Unfaithful . This film has everything: a murder snow globe, Diane Lane furiously scrubbing her nethers with literal train water, and a full Beauty and the Beast crossover you’ll never see coming. If you love messy affairs, murder husbands, and sex scenes that somehow involve a public restroom soa...

"How dare she do that to Puss in Boots?" This week’s most confused kink movie is... Babygirl . This film has everything: a possibly unhinged needle drop, a disappearing cult subplot, and a main character trying to explore vulnerability while also spearheading the automation apocalypse. If you love messy power dynamics, baffling sex scenes, and standing in the corner like a good girl, this episode’...

"Could you do a dick lineup?" This week’s thirstiest movie is... Spy. This film has everything. An Olympian level hip dick. A CIA agent demanding access to Schrödinger’s Face/Off machine. And the answer to "What’s the only acceptable catcall in Italy?" If you love unhinged spycraft, extremely subtle romance, and Jason Statham literally falling upward, this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate...

"You gotta go get it with your tongue, please.” This week’s hottest movie is... The Spy Who Dumped Me. This film has everything: A rogue microchip hidden in a very personal location, Spy skills honed through Duck Hunt , and a missed opportunity Todd just couldn't not mention. If you love chaotic horniness, spy movies written by people who’ve never met a spy, and Mila Kunis falling for the first ta...

“This is Mr. & Mrs. Smith if they had a baby right after college.” This week’s hottest movie is... Date Night. This film has everything: A chicken nugget mysteriously covered in black ink. A Tripplehorn reference that amazingly isn't about a Ska Band. That moment when someone turns the gun sideways and you know—that’s the kill shot. If you love mid-marriage chaos, Tina Fey’s feral judgment ski...

“They become shooting star-crossed lovers. It’s Shakespearean, Paige.” This week’s hottest movie is... Lockout. This film has everything, A briefcase full of absolutely nothing, A plot so chaotic they didn’t even credit cocaine with a story credit, And The Rock … but like, in space, with none of the emotional depth and all of the Guy Pearce. If you love milky-eyed villains, fake Shakespeare, and r...

"This movie is the Emperor's New Clothes… but from the Emperor’s perspective." This week’s hottest movie is... S1m0ne. This film has everything: A man with an eye tumor from sitting too close to a computer, a studio exec who hears "never pay actors again" and says "perfect," and a pair of parasocial paparazzi Rosencrantz and Guildensterns who are horny for a woman who doesn’t exist. If you love di...

"Holly Hunter convincingly portrays someone who wants to fuck a man six feet shorter than her" This week’s weirdest romance movie is... Always (With Special Guest Eli Bosnick). This film has everything... A ghost who spends his afterlife trying to cockblock his ex, John Goodman single-handedly carrying the emotional weight of the movie, Richard Dreyfuss refusing to let death stop him from being th...

"Angela does a drive-by on her own bedroom." This week’s wildest movie is Why Did I Get Married Too? This film has everything: K-9-level detective work from a man who can smell infidelity, a trauma wheel that only Tyler Perry would dare spin, and a woman who looked at divorce court and said, “Nah, I’ll just commit vehicular manslaughter.” If you love chaos, questionable legal decisions, and a comp...

"They know how to use a Blige." This weeks Hottest movie is.... I Can Do Bad All By Myself. This movie has everything. A man with an unsettling attachment to a VCR, A Madea and Dadea that may or may not be married, and Plot logic that only exists because it needs to. If you enjoy Tyler Perry morality plays that make you wonder about the meaning of the word pew, you'll love this movie. Please Subsc...

"Does this woman have unlimited trench coats?!?" This week's hottest movie is... Obsessed. This movie has everything: An ambitious woman with a foolproof dating system. A deranged temp who will stop at nothing to get ‘Elba Deep’. And Beyoncé, who at first ignores the red flags, but eventually channels her inner Lemonade rage, screaming ‘I’ve been through this too long, but I’ll be damned if I see...

"Jada Stinkett Piss" This week, the gang packs their bags, grabs a grapefruit (or two), and heads to Essence Fest as we cover Girls Trip ! This movie has everything: Tiffany Haddish being an unhinged menace, Queen Latifah making questionable career choices, Regina Hall absolutely not having it all, and Jada Pinkett Smith living that "mom friend" life—until she isn't. Join us as we celebrate the Fl...

"Her Juilliard auditions have a higher kill count than most Horror Virgin movies." This week’s hottest movie is Save the Last Dance —the film that made us all think we could master hip-hop in a single montage. This movie has everything: Julia Stiles looking vaguely uncomfortable while dancing, Sean Patrick Thomas being effortlessly smooth, Kerry Washington in full Big Sister Mode, and a romance so...

"You gotta watch out for that Q Williams, guys!" This film has everything: a street dancer, a sleazy music video director, and a soundtrack so 2003 it might come with a free Nokia ringtone. You’ve got breakdancing kids defying all odds, dramatic training montages, and a final performance that somehow solves all of Honey’s problems. If you love early 2000s hip-hop vibes, choreography that changes l...

"uhm... I acktualllly prefer DD Havana Nights" This week’s hottest movie is... Dirty Dancing. And just so we’re clear, nobody puts this episode in a corner. This film has everything: a small-town girl, One Majestic Swayze, and a summer romance hotter than a Catskills campfire. You’ve got forbidden dance lessons, class warfare disguised as mambo, and a final lift so iconic it should have its own mo...

"Channing's Dress is actually pants. AND IT HAS POCKETS!!!" This week’s hottest movie is... Step Up. This film has everything: rebellious street dancers, a prestigious arts school, and a romance hotter than a crowded dance studio. You’ve got dramatic training montages set to peak 2000s R&B, Channing Tatum looking PEAK heart throb, and some Dance Drama that can only be solved by the high school...

"The is basically Superman 1" This week’s hottest movie is... Grease 2. This film has everything: a motorcycle-riding bad boy who’s too cool for school, a Pink Lady falling for a T-Bird wannabe, and musical numbers that go from zero to camp faster than a drag race. If you’re into leather jackets, questionable high school dynamics, and sequels that unapologetically double down on the cheese, this e...

"Some Mother Fucker always trying to Roller Blade up Stairs" - Wesley Snipes (Probably) This week’s hottest movie is... No Hard Feelings. This film has everything: Jennifer Lawrence as a down-on-her-luck Uber driver, a hilariously awkward scheme to seduce an elite clueless teenager, and a movie that just can't wait to teach you ALL the wrong lessons. If you’re into outrageous comedy with a side of...

"GET TO THE CHOLERA!!!" This week’s hottest movie is... Serendipity. This film has everything: chance encounters, defaced 5 dollar bills, and a Bloomingdale’s employee who’s just doing the absolute most. If you’re into heartwarming rom-coms featuring your two most toxic friends chasing ‘destiny’ while leaving their current relationships in shambles, this movie is for you. Please Subscribe, Rate an...

"This movie needed more Thomas Lennon" This week’s hottest movie is... Pottersville. This film has everything: a sleepy small town in chaos, a Christmas cryptid hoax gone wrong, and Paige and Todd discussing Furries way longer than we should have. If you’re into holiday cheer with a side of Bigfoot this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people disc...

"I didn't even realize Pentatonix was in this movie?!?" This week’s hottest movie is... Meet Me Next Christmas . This film has everything: a chance airport encounter, a sold-out Pentatonix Christmas concert, and a mad dash through New York City that makes Santa's overnight delivery look leisurely. If you’re into festive rom-coms with musical cameos and more holiday spirit than a spiked punch bowl,...

"It's like Poor Things at Christmas" This week’s hottest movie is... Hot Frosty . This film has everything: a grieving widow who accidentally brings a snowman to life with a magical scarf, a snowman-turned-hunky-handyman navigating the quirks of human existence, and a small-town diner serving up more than just comfort food. If you’re into heartwarming holiday tales with a frosty twist, this episod...

"A Great movie at the wrong time" This week’s hottest movie is... The Best Man Holiday. This movie has everything: lifelong friendships rekindled, holiday drama, and football games so emotional they belong in the Hallmark Hall of Fame. You’ve got heartfelt confessions, secrets revealed over Christmas dinner, and an end of life plan reveal you won't believe. If you’re into holiday cheer, a sprinkle...

"This is a local, adult, recreational, tap class's Christmas production" This week’s hottest movie is... The Merry Gentlemen . This film has everything: a former Broadway dancer returning to her small-town roots, a struggling family venue on the brink of closure, and a Christmas-themed male with plenty of Yule logs for your fire. You’ve got Chad Michael Murray doing dance routines, Britt Robertson...

"The Problem with the movie is they made it" This week’s hottest movie is... Showgirls. This movie has everything: glitter-covered drama, pool scenes so wild they defy even fish physics, and Elizabeth Berkley as a dancer with big dreams and even bigger attitude. You’ve got a Vegas show, backstage betrayals, and Kyle MacLachlan’s hair defying all sense of gravity. If you’re ready for a ride through...