Call Me When They Kiss

It’s time for another bonus book episode! This month, we’re doing a deep dive into the Regency romance genre, and Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare . We kick it off by catching up on the latest in book and adaptation news, starting with Abby Jimenez ’s upcoming book, The Night We Met , and the BIG casting announcement for Emily Henry ’s next film adaptation, Beach Read . And thennnn we dive in...

Last week we watched Emerald Fennell’s "Wuthering Heights"...and yes, we have a LOT of thoughts. 

We talk through the casting choices of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, the artistic direction, and why adapting this story always feels like such a bold, yet risky move. What makes a good adaptation? And why do we keep coming back to this one in particular? 
 We unpack Emerald Fennell’s cre...

It’s our Valentine’s Day episode, and what better way to celebrate love, no matter how crazy or stupid it can be, than with Crazy, Stupid, Love ? In this episode, we dive into this messy, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful rom-com and unpack why it is considered one of the most iconic of the 2010s. We get into the chaotic character dynamics, THE plot twist, what this film says about love at differ...

In this episode of Call Me When They Kiss, we unpack all our thoughts and feelings on Bridgerton Season 4, Episodes 3 and 4. Some scenes had us swooning and glued to the screen, while others left us feeling frustrated and confused. Benedict and Sophie’s relationship shifts and grows a LOT over these two episodes, and we chat about the complexities of their societal roles and what exactly is keepin...

Is Benedict still a notorious rake? Or is he ready to settle down? In this episode of Call Me When They Kiss, we discuss the first two episodes of Bridgerton Season 4, and we are already LOVING Sophie and this season's fresh twist on the classic Cinderella story. We share some of our most unhinged show theories and predictions, and look back at past seasons -- what worked, what didn’t, which c...

Welcome to our second bonus book episode! Last month we explored the contemporary romance genre, but this month we’re tackling the romantasy genre with a review of The Knight in the Moth. We talk through what we liked, what we wished there had been more of, and why the book ultimately landed as “it was good, but fine” rather than “we loved it!!!". But it wouldn’t be a Call Me When They Kiss episod...

Dirty Dancing was our first 5-star movie, so we were very excited to follow it up with the iconic ’90s rom-com Notting Hill…Imagine our surprise when it turned out to be our first 1-star movie! In this episode of Call Me When They Kiss, we give our fully unfiltered review of the film and share some wild behind-the-scenes tea. BUT not before showing some love to HBO Max’s new hit, Heated Rivalry. W...

In this episode of Call Me When They Kiss , we’re giving our full film review on Dirty Dancing -- Our first 5-star movie on the podcast! And it may be our most unhinged episode yet. There will be laughing. There will be tears. This one is for our emotionally vulnerable girlies.  From iconic lines and dance scenes, to the film's *perfect* soundtrack, we share what worked and what surprised us,...

The time has finally come ✨🎬 One of our most anticipated watches of the year...People We Meet on Vacation! In this episode, we’re sharing our first reactions, our takes on the characters and their relationships, and how the film compares to other iconic rom-coms. We celebrate the moments that had us laughing out loud, and the phenomenal cast, while also being open about where we wished the emoti...

This week on Call Me When They Kiss, we’re talking about an iconic romantic comedy that shaped the genre for decades: When Harry Met Sally. If you haven’t seen it yet, don’t worry, we break down the full plot so you can still follow along and join the conversation. We dive deep into the film’s themes, cultural impact, what made us laugh out loud, why it continues to resonate ... and whether Billy...

It’s here! Our first-ever bonus book episode! This month, we chose Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation, and we just had to with the movie releasing in 11 days. We kick things off with some official and unofficial book world news, including rumored casting for Book Lovers, fan casting for Happy Place, and Abby Jimenez’s narrator hints that had us SO ready for the official announcement. Then we...

Are rom-coms "so back"? This week, we watched Eternity to find out. Eternity follows Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) and Larry (Miles Teller), who have been married for 65 years before passing away just a week apart. When Joan arrives in the afterlife, she’s faced with an impossible choice: spend eternity with Larry, or reunite with her first husband, Luke (Callum Turner), a love she lost too soo...

In this episode, we’re getting cozy in our Christmas pjs and reviewing two recently released holiday romances 🎄🎬 We kick things off with Merry Little Xmas , breaking down its characters, themes, and the goofiness of it all. And then we dive into A Very Jonas Christmas Movie . What was it like to watch the Jonas Brothers play fictionalized versions of themselves in a *musical* movie with a millio...

This week on Call Me When They Kiss , we review Before Sunrise. Neither of us had seen the 1995 classic, but the 1 00% on Rotten Tomatoes convinced us to give it a shot. We had to see for ourselves if it deserved the hype. Spoiler: it absolutely does. This is a Certified Timeless Romance from CMWTK. We begin with a recap of what we've been watching and reading recently, with a mini Wicked: For...

Welcome for the very first time ever to Call Me When They Kiss 💋 In this introductory episode, we’ll introduce ourselves, explain the format of our podcast, and share some of our favorite things across the romance genre. From our most loved books and movies, to a game of “Kiss Marry Kill”, this episode will give you a feel for who we are and the stories that defined our love for the genre.