Movies are Life

Mistaken identity, a crazy mix-up and one epic case of "Wait, what just happened?!" 🤷‍♂️ has help garnered While You Were Sleeping the number 12 spot on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list. Long-time friend, Abel Cass, joins Nathan to relive the charming moments and hilarious misunderstandings that make this film an all-time (holiday?) favorite. Get ready to laugh, swoon and root for love as we discuss the...

For decades, Barbie has been a beloved toy, and her transition to the silver screen has captivated moviegoers. In this quick reaction episode, first-time guest Ann Schafer joins Nathan to gush over the greatness of this revolutionary Greta Gerwig comedy and talk about how this film has suddenly become a source of inspiration and empowerment for audiences of all ages. 🚘🩷 #BarbieTheMovie --- Suppo...

Kirby! 🐶 Married couple, Autumn and Jerome Bennett join Nathan to talk about the very funny, but flawed Boomerang, which is number 26 on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list. Even though the plot is puzzling at times, the three agree that the the all-star cast is hilarious and that the film was revolutionary at the time for its portrayal of strong females and affluent black culture. Put on your favorite per...

This is just a podcast episode, standing in front of an audience, asking them to listen to us. Join Nathan and The Rockstar Speaker, Robin Creasman , as they journey overseas to discuss the number six film on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list, Notting Hill. Both were pretty blown away by the film’s authenticity and discuss all the standout scenes and memorable supporting characters that make the film so e...

Mermaids, spiders and fire, oh my! We are about halfway through the summer movie calendar and thought it would be a good time to review some of the bigger films that have we seen in the theater. Whitney Chandler chimes in on the live-action version of The Little Mermaid and returning guest Mark Blitch weighs in on two very different animated films: Sony Pictures Animation’s Spider-Man: Across the...

Even though our guest, Jennifer Hill, describes the romantic female lead in Four Weddings and a Funeral as, “A fence post with good hair,” there is a lot to love about this British hit which falls at number fourteen on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list. Nathan and Jennifer joyfully explore the film's portrayal of various types of love found within the wedding settings and the creative dynamics between its...

A very simple and apt way of describing the number seven film on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list, Sleepless in Seattle, would be, “Aww…” But Nathan and guest, Miles Kelly, dive deep into the magical realism of Nora Ephron’s classic to figure out how this captivating story of love, fate and the power of connection captured the hearts of audiences. If you didn’t think this was the quintessential romantic...

"Show me the money!" "You had me at 'Hello.’” "You complete me.” "Help me help you!” These quotes as well as the memorable scenes, themes and performances make Jerry Maguire one of the more rewatchable films on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list. Renown fitness trainer and Baylor alumni, Nicki Wilson , joins Nathan to delve into the film's portrayal of the sports industry and the complexities of ambition,...

We are teasing up our hair and hopping on the Staten Island Ferry as we dive into the 1988 hit, Working Girl (number 29 on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list). Second Best Picture co-host, Brandon McMinn, returns to the podcast to unpack Tess McGill's journey of empowerment so you’ll be ready to conquer the corporate world. The two talk about how the movie challenged societal norms for the time, which perf...

Hold on to your butts, because in this episode, Nathan and guest Ty Self delve into the groundbreaking achievements of director Steven Spielberg, the visionary storytelling of author Michael Crichton and the technological advancements that brought the dinosaurs to life on the big screen. Together, they navigate the fascinating journey of Jurassic Park, from its original release in 1993 to its last...

Grab your boombox and trench coat as Nathan and returning guest, Beau Gatlin, take you on a nostalgic journey through the iconic 1989 film that captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, Say Anything… As number 25 on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list, the two examine this beloved classic’s enduring impact on the romance genre and its significance in pop culture. From Lloyd's endearing character quirks to...

Progressive. Bold. Realistic. These are just a few words to describe the number 42 film on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list, She’s Gotta Have It, Spike Lee’s feature-film debut. Nathan’s sister, Jessie Ward, returns to the podcast to talk about this landmark independent feature that showcases one of the strongest female performances the two have ever seen. Please baby, pleasebaby, please baby, baby baby...

We’re totally buggin’ over the number 4 film on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list, Clueless! Nathan welcomes in first-time guest, Sharon Davies, to discuss the fashion, the quotes and the performances that have made Amy Heckerling’s teen comedy such a cult hit. We are totally butt crazy in love with this movie, but should it be considered a rom-com? Listen to find out! 👗 #50BestRomComs (00:00) Intro (05:...

We’re talking all things meet cute, movie scores and corny lines (sometimes in a British accent!) with the number 16 film on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list, The Holiday. Talented actor and Baylor alumni, Tyler Johnson, joins Nathan to discuss why this movie is the perfect holiday watch, how it’s the true celebration of the “nice guy” and whether or not Cameron Diaz is a good actress. Although there is...

Toe pick! Nathan’s wife returns to the podcast to cover one of her favorite films, The Cutting Edge, number 36 on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list. This cheesy, sports romance is full of zingers, workout montages and an epic early ‘90s soundtrack that make it easy to love. But is worthy of rom-com gold? More importantly, does Nathan trash the childhood movie that Whitney holds dear to heart? You may be s...

Look, man, I've got certain information about a podcast about the 25th anniversary of The Big Lebowski, all right? Certain things have come to light. And, you know, has it ever occurred to you, that, instead of, uh, you know, Nathan doing the episode by himself, uh, uh, you know, given the nature of all this new episode, you know, first time guest, Matt Jankowski joins the, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh,...

Returning guest, Cameron Olbert, describes To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before as, “delightfully cringy,” which perfectly sums up number 49 on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list. Cameron helps Nathan understand why Gen Z embraces this Netflix hit so much and why people have fallen in love with this modern franchise. Is Peter better than Josh? Do Scots really using the term, “You’re a good crack?” Does Camero...

Nathan and returning guest, Tara O’Connell, reminiscence about all things high school in the ‘90s as they discuss number 44 on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list, 10 Things I Hate About You. This extremely quotable film inspired a passionate conversation about dancing on tables, parties and of course, prom. If anything, listen to find out how much cooler Tara was than Nathan. Let’s just say that one on the...

We are venturing into the colorful landscape of France to discuss the international hit Amélie. Even though it’s 33 on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list, it might be fair to say it has to be number one in beauty, cinematography and imagination. First-time guest and fellow Normanite, Nikki Howell, joins Nathan to discuss the whimsical charm of this French film. Listen to learn why this movie holds such a s...

We have just one shot to make the difference between best-podcast-ever, and oh-it’s-just-one-podcast-I-listened-to-once. So, we hope that this episode covering Hitch, number 15 on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list, makes quite an impression on you. Nathan and returning guest, Joe Kendrick, revisit this Will Smith classic and debate who has the better story arc, Hitch or Albert. Other topics include allerg...

The lights, the glamour, the … cocaine bear?! 🐻 In this special episode, Nathan recaps the 95th Academy Awards and discusses his general disappointment of the telecast despite being thrilled by the dominance of Everything Everywhere All at Once. To celebrate this innovative film’s achievement, this episode revisits the conversation that Nathan had with guest, Charles Mills, about the film from th...

This podcast episode is not a love story. This podcast episode is a story about love. Nathan and returning guest, Charles Mills from itsjustawesome.com , feel quite smitten about (500) Days of Summer and its innovative editing, incredible soundtrack and memorable scenes. Though the 2009 film is placed last on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list, the two give a compelling argument to why it should be ranked...

Grab your fake sideburns because we are going undercover to make the men’s soccer team as we discuss the 2006 film, She’s the Man. Nathan welcomes in his niece, Maddie Graham, to discuss this ridiculous, yet charming movie that falls at number 41 on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list. Both agree that Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum do a lot with a little, but the two disagree whether this film is worthy of...

It’s not you, it’s us. Get in a tropical state of mind and forget about your ex while we cover the number 10 film on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list, Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). Longtime childhood friend, Cody Cofer, joins Nathan to talk about the surprising emotional depth of this raunchy comedy, their worst break-up and if they own any Tommy Bahama shirts. Grab a salad bowl of your favorite cere...

Get ready to drop a lot of money and give a toast because we are seeing if the 2008 film 27 Dresses is worthy to walk down the aisle as number 30 on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list. Former co-worker and friend, JoJo Woods, joins the podcast to discuss all the cheesy and cringy moments that makes this movie so memorable. Make sure to register for this podcast because you might be surprised by who we thin...