Late to the Party with Nikki & Bri

Is she a Quirky Muse or a Flat Character? Today we are diving headfirst into the world of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. We'll unpack the origins of the trope, coined by film critic Nathan Rabin in his review of "Elizabethtown" (remember Kirsten Dunst's airport twirling?), and explore its evolution through Zooey Deschanel's rise to fame. We'll discuss how movies like "Garden State" and “500 Days of S...

Are we living in The Truman Show? This week, we discuss The Truman Show. We unpack Jim Carrey's performance, question social media ethics, and get into Ed Harris' Cristof as a lowkey style icon.   00:00 – This Movie is F’d Up 15:40 – 90s Trends 29:18 – Social Media is for Teenagers, Not Kids 35:02 – Thoughts on Jim Carrey 45:18 – Truman Starts to Catch On 50:35 – It’s a Great Romance Movie Listen...

This week, we debrief on all things pop culture. Topics discussed include: Romy Mars’ debut single, the struggle for Chappell Roan tickets, Olivia Rodrigo’s DIY Carrie Bradshaw-inspired tour tanks, seeing Hozier in concert, Charli XCX’s insane It Girl cameos in her 360 music video, and Anne Hathaway’s The Idea of You giving us One Direction fanfic flashbacks. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcast...

This week, we are joined by Anne Sullivan and Winsor Jewell of Feminine Features to discuss Sofia Coppola's Priscilla. We delve into Coppola's signature style, explore Priscilla Presley's perspective, Jacob Elordi's problematic (and hot) Elvis, and why I Will Always Love You is the perfect needledrop. (00:00) – Sofia Coppola & Chick Flicks (11:51) – Controversy around the film (28:00) – Prisci...

We discuss Luca Guadagnino’s latest film, Challengers! We get into the steamy love triangle between Tashi, Art, and the enigmatic Patrick (played by Josh O'Connor). Plus, we obsess over Zendaya's immaculate method dressing on the press tour, courtesy of powerhouse stylist Law Roach and Loewe. We'll also unpack the internet's obsession with the "I Told Ya" shirt, inspired by JFK Jr.'s iconic look a...

This week's Late to the Party is a fashion heist! We dissected the iconic Met Gala moments & dive into Ocean's 8's stylish plan. Topics include: Cate Blanchett's velvet suits, the 2024 Met Gala theme "The Garden of Time", Jojo Siwa's iconic Call Her Daddy interview, Rihanna as the patron saint of the Met Gala, and more   (00:00) – Decoding the Met Gala theme (13:46) – JoJo Siwa’s rebrand (37:1...

Did Anyone but You breathe new life into the rom-com genre? This week on Late to the Party, we delve into the film with Sam & Shelby from The Rom Complex! Join us for a deep dive into the movie's loose (and very 90s) Shakespearean adaptation. We'll unpack the classic enemies-to-lovers trope and the hilarious "fake-dating scheme gone right" storyline. We also dish on Glen Powell's leading man c...

Have we reached Taylor Swift fatigue? This week, we discuss Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department. We get into Matty Healy rumors, typewriters, & the Poor Things coded Fortnight (feat. Post Malone) music video.   (00:00) – How do you categorize this album? (14:47) – Discussing our favorites (30:06) – Is Taylor Swift an “It Girl”? Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple....

This week’s episode we dive into a bunch of pop culture and fashion musings. Topics discussed include Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter, our Saturn return, Julia Fox’s Down the Drain, unpacking JLO’s bodega order, Zendaya and Law Roach’s styling for the Challengers movie press cycle, the return of the 2000s Chloe girl, Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine, and more.   00:00 – How are we feeling after the Solar...

We are joined by romantic comedy expert, Sara from The Rom Com Catalog, to discuss The Proposal (2009). We dish on Sandra Bullock's comedic prowess, Ryan Reynolds in his romantic comedy era, Betty White as everyone's favorite geriatric “It Girl”, and why The Proposal is the perfect rom-com.   (00:00) – The Rom Com Catalog (12:45) – The importance of the right script (25:25) – Betty White (34:00) –...

How did Anne Hathaway go from the Princess of Genovia to the most hated actress on the internet? This week, we discuss Anne Hathaway and her iconic roles in classics like The Princess Diaries and The Devil Wears Prada. We also reminisce about the time she dated a con-man, recite the monologue in Rachel Getting Married, and #hathahate.   00:00 – Comparing Anne Hathaway and Lindsay Lohan 15:30 – I l...

On a very special episode, we discuss the Academy Awards. From Ryan Gosling’s I’m Just Ken performance to Emily Blunt’s floating straps, Emma Stone's shocking Best Actress win for Poor Things, and Cillian Murphy’s tan - we get into it all. Then we venture into new territory: our own awards show! Topics discussed include: 2010 as a seminal Oscar year, Lady Gaga’s The Sound of Music comeback, the im...

Join us as we discuss A Star is Born (2018). Topics discussed include Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s out of this world chemistry, Lady Gaga’s Oscar-worthy performance, Bradley Cooper’s commitment to the bit as both Jackson Maine and in Maestro, Gaga’s influence on the modern day pop culture landscape, and the lingering impact of the best song from a feature film of all-time, Shallow.   00:00 – Lad...

Is the La La Land/Moonlight the Most Iconic Moment in Oscars History? Ya like Jazz? Join us as we discuss the 2016 movie musical, La La Land. Topics discussed: movie musicals that give us the ick, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling's immaculate chemistry, share horror stories related to Mia's audition, getting existential over living your dreams, Sebastain's jazz man selling out to join John Legend's ban...

This week we watched Fifty Shades of Grey. Digressions include: Dakota Johnson's iconic Architectural Digest interview (we love limes), The Weeknd's contribution to cinema, the logistics of Christian Grey's NDA, the Twilight to Fifty Shades pipeline, Jamie Dornan's babygirlification, E.L. James' unhinged playlists that include the Black Eyed Peas, Bri's fanfic recommendations, and more.   (00:00)...

We are back to discuss Amanda Bynes' finest work, She's the Man (2006). Joining us are Danielle and Jackie of No More Late Fees to break down the modern day Shakespeare adaptation. Topics include: Amanda Bynes' comedic genius, Channing Tatum's himbo era, Vanity Fair's It's Raining Teen issues, the dark side of being a child star, Beyonce and Taylor Swift's impact on the culture (and carbon emissio...

We discuss She's All That, the 1999 teen rom-com to end all rom-coms. Topics include: unpacking the Ugly Duckling trope, the anatomy of a makeover scene, Rachel Leigh Cook's Winona-inspired Laney Boggs, the underrated genius of Matthew Lillard, Sixpence None the Richer's Kiss Me needledrop, Usher haunting the halls of Sunnyvale, and more.   00:00 – The ultimate rom com! 12:21 – Rachel Leigh Cook's...

On a very special mini episode, Nikki catches Bri up on what happened at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Topics include: Taylor Swift’s Album of the Year win, The Tortured Poets Department album announcement, Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car performance, Miley Cyrus getting her “Flowers”, and Boygenius’ emotional win. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id...

We are back and joined by Nora Ephron enthusiast and friend to the pod, Shawnee Mead (Podcast Around the Corner) to discuss the 1987 classic  Moonstruck.  Topics include: Cher's Oscar-winning performance, rom-coms for grown-ups, channeling our inner wolf, Nic Cage being Nic Cage, and more. Listen to Podcast Around the Corner https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podcast-around-the-corner-the-n...

We discuss Gwyneth Paltrow and do a deep dive on her illustrious, Oscar-winning film career, feuding with Winona Ryder, her Goop empire, and everything in between.  (00:00) – Gwyneth Paltrow paved the wellness trend (12:43) – GP in the 90s (24:19) – Apple and Moses (27:48) – Goop (41:03) – The Goop Empire is the blueprint Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-par...

We unpack the most charming rom-com of the early 2000s, Jenna Rink’s nearly iconic nightgown, Magazine editor job propaganda, Mark Ruffalo’s immaculate music taste and graphic tee collection, the Versace 2003 Spring collection, body swap comedy scenarios, falling in love with Jennifer Garner, Billy Joel’s Vienna needledrop, the perils of being an awkward teenage girl, Judy Greer’s appearance as th...

We're back with a hodgepodge of topics that include: Tiktok's Frazzled English Woman trend, Jeffrey Campbell's resurrection of Indie Sleaze, Bri's obsession with Punk'd, Emma Roberts' 2015 graphic tee as 2024 mood board inspo, our go-to comfort movies, Julia Roberts' impact on the rom-com, and more!   (00:00) – Thoughts on Indie Sleaze fashion (23:13) – Our comfort movies (48:09) – The beautiful t...

Is Regina George the real victim of Mean Girls? This week we dive into the 2004 teen classic, Mean Girls. Topics discussed include the politics of girl world, Lindsay Lohan's perfectly naive Cady Heron, The Plastics' reign on early 2000s fashion, Tina Fey's screenplay and cohort of SNL alum, Queen Bees and Wannabes' psychology behind teenage girl behavior,10 years olds taking over Sephora, and why...

This week we caught up on Saltburn and May December. Topics discussed include the soon-to-be iconic bathtub scene, Jacob Elordi's eyebrow piercing, Barry Keoghan's dance to Murder on the Dancefloor, 2006 fashion, Julianne Moore's line read of hot dogs, method acting, and the rise of Charles Melton.   (00:00) – Let’s talk Holiday films! (10:49) – Our thoughts on Saltburn (20:06) – The needle drops...

We are back and joined by our fabulous producer, Grace Dunbar, to discuss the 2011 comedy Bridesmaids. Topics include: the comedic genius of Kristen Wiig, the impact on female-driven comedies, the Bridesmaid effect, and so much more! Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Uk6...