No More Late Fees

Danielle’s birthday pick is taking center stage, and yes, the red tutu finale still hits. Jackie and Danielle revisit the 2000 ballet drama that made a generation believe they could dance harder, dream bigger, and maybe avoid Cooper Nielsen. This week on No More Late Fees, Jackie and Danielle review Center Stage, the Y2K dance movie starring Amanda Schull, Zoe Saldana, Susan May Pratt, Peter Galla...

What happens when a future TV powerhouse makes a heartfelt indie film about friendship, dating, and chosen family? This week to end PRIDE month, Jackie and Danielle revisit The Broken Hearts Club (2000) and discover a movie packed with familiar faces, big ideas, and plenty to unpack. In this episode of No More Late Fees, the hosts dive into Greg Berlanti's directorial debut starring Timothy Ol...

Before Angelina Jolie became an Oscar-winning superstar, she delivered one of the most talked-about performances of the late '90s in HBO's Gia. This week, Jackie and Danielle revisit the groundbreaking 1998 biographical drama that introduced many viewers to the tragic story of model Gia Carangi. Join the No More Late Fees podcast as they break down Gia's rise from rebellious Philadelph...

Before Crazy Rich Asians and long before Hollywood started embracing more diverse storytelling, Saving Face quietly delivered one of the most heartfelt romances of the 2000s. This week, Jackie and Danielle celebrate Pride Month by revisiting the 2004 indie gem that blended love, family expectations, cultural identity, and queer representation into a story that still feels fresh today. Join the No...

Jackie and Danielle sit down with immersive experience creator and producer Derek Berry, the mastermind behind iconic pop-ups like Saved by the Max, Good Burger, Golden Girls Kitchen, and more. From recreating beloved TV and movie worlds to working with legends like Kevin Smith and Kel Mitchell, Derek shares how nostalgia became one of the biggest forces in entertainment. In this episode, the crew...

What happens when your best friend is everything you've ever wanted... except available? This week on No More Late Fees, Jackie and Danielle revisit The Object of My Affection (1998), the Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd dramedy that blends friendship, romance, and some seriously complicated feelings. Along the way, Jackie and Danielle unpack the film's unusual relationship dynamics, debate...

Jackie and Danielle are closing out Joshua Jackson May-hem with a howl-worthy deep dive into Cursed, the 2005 werewolf thriller that somehow combines Hollywood satire, suspicious CGI, and one very confused plot. Directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson, this horror-comedy had all the ingredients for a cult classic. Instead, it became one of the most fascinating studio messes of the Y...

Movie screenings at a cemetery? This week on the No More Late Fees podcast, Jackie and Danielle sit down with John Wyatt to talk about how he transformed an Italian movie club into one of Los Angeles’ most beloved film traditions, Cinespia. In honor of Cinespia’s 25th anniversary, John shares behind-the-scenes stories about building screenings at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, curating unforgettable...

Jackie and Danielle are diving into the glossy, rumor-filled world of Gossip, the early-2000s thriller packed with suspicious roommates, messy secrets, and peak WB-era casting. From whispered lies to one very questionable final twist, the No More Late Fees crew revisits a movie that feels surprisingly relevant in today’s social media age. This week, the hosts break down Joshua Jackson’s dark turn...

A secret society, Joshua Jackson in peak Y2K mode, and Paul Walker serving rich-boy drama? The Skulls has entered the group chat. For this episode of the No More Late Fees podcast, Jackie and Danielle head back to the year 2000 to revisit The Skulls, the Ivy League thriller packed with secret societies, elite privilege, suspicious “accidents,” and one very dramatic initiation process. The duo brea...

Love, marriage, and unforgettable in-laws take center stage in this bonus episode of No More Late Fees . Jackie and Danielle are joined by guest Jason for a hilarious and insightful ranking of the most intimidating, outrageous, and oddly relatable in-laws in movie history. In this episode, the hosts dive into a fun “Monster-in-Law Madness” bracket, comparing iconic characters from early 2000s and...

What happens when the woman of your dreams comes with a mother-in-law from hell? Jackie and Danielle are rewinding to 2005 to revisit Monster-in-Law , where love, sabotage, and petty revenge collide in the most unforgettable ways. In this nostalgic and witty episode of No More Late Fees , your favorite ex-Blockbuster duo break down Monster-in-Law starring Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda. Joined by s...

This week on No More Late Fees , Danielle and Jackie head back to the mall to revisit the 1995 cult classic Mallrats , directed by Kevin Smith. When two best friends get dumped on the same day, they spend their time wandering a suburban mall, getting into ridiculous situations, questioning love, and encountering some very memorable characters along the way. We’re diving into Kevin Smith’s early ca...

If you grew up on late ’90s and early 2000s TV, this episode is about to take you back. Jackie and Danielle sit down with Tamara Mello for a nostalgic, laugh-filled conversation that blends iconic pop culture memories with real behind-the-scenes stories. In this episode of the No More Late Fees podcast, the hosts go beyond a typical interview and dig into Tamara’s career across fan-favorite projec...

Welcome back to Newport Beach. Jackie and Danielle kick off Season 6 by diving into The O.C. , revisiting Ryan’s arrival, Seth’s awkward charm, and the relationships that made this Y2K drama unforgettable. In this nostalgic and witty episode, the hosts break down the pilot and early season moments of The O.C. , blending humor with sharp insight. They revisit Ryan Atwood’s introduction to the Cohen...

Ranking Y2K dance movies is harder than it looks, especially when nostalgia and reality start to clash. Jackie and Danielle are joined by Tatyana Arrington to revisit the era of dramatic dance-offs and decide which films still deserve the spotlight. In this bonus episode of the No More Late Fees podcast, the hosts dive into a spirited ranking of early 2000s dance movies inspired by Save the Last D...

Remember when blending ballet and hip hop felt like the ultimate early 2000s plot twist? Jackie and Danielle revisit Save the Last Dance to see if this Y2K favorite still earns a standing ovation or deserves a polite slow clap. This week on No More Late Fees, your favorite former Blockbuster besties break down Save the Last Dance with their signature mix of nostalgia and sharp commentary. From Sar...

Remember when summer meant sunburns, band tees, and chasing your favorite set across a parking lot? Jackie and Danielle rewind the clock to relive the Warped Tour era, where pop-punk ruled and every stage felt like home. In this nostalgic episode of No More Late Fees , the hosts are joined by their friend Nick to break down the legacy of Warped Tour and what made it such a defining part of Y2K alt...

What happens when you mix skate dreams, a cross-country road trip, and early 2000s nostalgia? Jackie and Danielle are finding out as they revisit Grind and decide if it still lands or completely wipes out. In this episode of No More Late Fees , your favorite ex-Blockbuster besties break down the 2003 skateboarding cult classic with returning guest Andrew. From the jump, they dive into the film’s p...

Ranking the worst future stepmoms in movie history? Say less. This week, Jackie and Danielle dive into one of the most iconic 90s and early 2000s tropes and it gets very personal, very funny, and just a little bit unhinged in the best way. In this nostalgic and witty episode of No More Late Fees , the hosts are joined by returning guest Sonia to break down the “future stepmom showdown.” Together,...

Twin swap nostalgia, camp hijinks, and Olsen twin memories take center stage as Jackie and Danielle revisit It Takes Two (1995) and settle a long-running debate. This week on No More Late Fees , Jackie and Danielle are joined by returning guest Sonya to break down the Olsen twins’ first big-screen movie. From summer camp antics to an unforgettable villain, the trio dives into what makes this 90s f...

Two single parents, one chaotic Manhattan day, and a rom-com that asks: what if the worst day of your life turned into the start of something magical? Jackie and Danielle celebrate Jackie’s birthday by revisiting the 90s rom-com classic One Fine Day —the film where George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer juggle careers, kids, and absolute New York City chaos. On this episode of No More Late Fees , th...

What would happen if you locked three former Blockbuster employees in a bunker with nothing but their pop-culture knowledge and questionable survival instincts? In this chaotic and hilarious episode of No More Late Fees, Jackie and Danielle welcome returning guest Maria for a nostalgia-packed draft, movie debates, and plenty of fandom hot takes. This week, the trio dives into a wildly entertaining...

This week on No More Late Fees , Danielle and Jackie are joined by returning guest Maria (host of Maria Watches Everything) to revisit the 1999 rom-com Blast From the Past starring Brendan Fraser and Alicia Silverstone. After being raised in a fallout shelter for 35 years, Adam Weber finally emerges into the late-90s world with perfect manners, old-school charm, and absolutely no idea how modern s...

Pull up a chair and brace yourself for chaos—because Jackie and Danielle are drafting the most unhinged Disney dinner party imaginable. From villains who maybe had a point to cartoon crushes that rewired our brains, this episode is pure Golden Era Disney mayhem with peak Y2K energy. In this nostalgic, witty roundtable, the No More Late Fees hosts are joined by their friend Laura to play the Golden...