Film to Table

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...

We're rounding out our latest holiday season with an old-but-new-to-us classic film: Christmas in Connecticut. Between Jefferson's dashing looks, Felix's lines, and Elizabeth's vibe, we may have a new favorite on our hands! Pull up a rocking chair to the table. We'll start flipping the flapjacks! 📽️ Catch the full-length video on our YouTube Channel ____ 🎉🥂💻  VISIT OUR NEW SITE 🍿 CATCH UP ON P...

In this episode, we're re-releasing our review of Home Alone 3, complete with favorite quotes, conspiracy theories, a new round of this or that, and a full case for this being the best of the Home Alone series. 📽️ Catch the full-length video on our YouTube Channel ____ 🎉🥂💻  VISIT OUR NEW SITE 🍿 CATCH UP ON PAST SEASONS 🍿  🎶  Musicals 💕  Girl Dinner 🎄  Holly-day Favorites 🦖  Summer of Spie...

In this episode, we're reviewing Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) and pondering if it's better than the first. We gush over our love of NYC at Christmas, Tim Curry, steaming pizzas, room service, unpack our favorite pranks, and host a Plaza-themed dinner party. ::Presses play on our Talkboy:: won't you join us? 📽️ Catch the full-length video on our YouTube Channel ____ 🎉🥂💻  VISIT OUR NEW S...

In this episode, we're reviewing Home Alone (1990) and exploring why it holds up as one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time. We'll chat about our favorite pranks, favorite heartfelt moments, throw a few spin-off concepts into the idea jar, and invite some interesting characters to our most epic dinner party yet. Pull up a chair and join us. We have a can of Pepsi and a lovely cheese p...

Is The Family Stone the Ultimate Holiday Comfort Film? We're cozying up with The Family Stone, the messy, tender, beautifully human holiday movie that still hits us right in the feelings. In this episode, we revisit the iconic cast, the relatable conflicts, and the moments that make this film a seasonal comfort watch. Grab a mug and join us at the table for a warm and nostalgic deep dive. 📽️ Catch...

In this episode, we're joined by returning guest star Kat as we recount one of the most special movies of all time, The Sound of Music (1965). We gush over Julie Andrews' performance as Maria, have a new take on the Baroness, and contemplate whether Georg is worthy of the moniker, "Captain Von Thirst Trap." This week's dinner party takes place on the Von Trapp's veranda with a very gossipy group,...

In this episode, we're sliding down banisters and flipping off fire escapes as we revisit one of our childhood favorites. Laura recalls her performance of Hard Knock Life, Michelle spends the recording sipping prop gin, and together we attempt to reconstruct the movie from our hazy memories, based on a home video recording that was missing a sizeable chunk of the film. We set up this week's dinner...

We continue our SPRING MUSICALS season with a discussion about CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. In this unhinged episode, we chat about the absolute absurdity of this movie from the unusual combination of people on the creative team to the astronomical budget (which they spent in its entirety). We have childhood memories to recount, dance numbers to relearn, and details to hash out. This week's dinner par...

We continue our SPRING MUSICALS season with a discussion about LA LA LAND. In this episode, we chat about the dreamy scenes we loved and the film-making techniques we could have done without. There's also a new unhinged restaurant-related concept added to The Idea Jar.™️ We gather for a post-Grammys Dinner Party with a roster of questionable guests, and as always, end with a round of This or That....

We continue our SPRING MUSICALS season with a discussion around classic, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, featuring returning guest star Dom. In this episode, we chat about our love of cafe culture and debate whether or not Gene Kelly's Jerry Mulligan is the hero or the villain. We squeeze into an artist's apartment for our Dinner Party, and as always, end with a round of This or That. Pull up a chair, (whil...

We're back! Kicking off our new season, SPRING MUSICALS, with one of the most joyful (and confusingly A-list?) movie musicals of all time: MAMMA MIA! (2008). Join us at the table as we discuss jukebox musicals and share what we loved and hated. We'll call out our favorite scenes—including two moments you may have missed. Take part in an epic wedding after-party during our Dinner Party segment. And...