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Summary   "I love the Smiths." It may have been a mistake but we are three movies deep into our Manic Pixie Dream Girl series and it's not getting any easier. This week we talk about 500 Days of Summer and wonder what kind of people we were in 2009. Also discussed: skincare routines, scurvy and quick sand.     Show notes:   Can explain to me what the message of "500 days of summer" is? (Reddit)  ...

Summary   This week we come to you live from The Rio Theatre in Vancouver! It's Pop This's 10th anniversary this year, if you can believe it. On top of that, Andrea Warner recently released a book called Time of My Life: Dirty Dancing . We wanted to celebrate both things, so we got together with the fine folks at The Rio to create a night that included a reading from Andrea, a live recording of Po...

Summary   "This whole movie is a lie." We find figure skating deception at the heart of the seminal movie Garden State as we revisit it on its 20th anniversary. Also discussed: Francine Pascal, the Olympics, and boat cruises.     Show notes:   " You Gotta Hear This One Song": The Oral History of the 'Garden State' Soundtrack " (Ringer)     Recommendations:   Lisa: Long Legs (movie)   Andrea G.:  T...

Summary: "Finger of God." We're taking a break this week so we have dug up an episode about one of the all-time best summer blockbuster films: Twister . Also discussed: Women and Other Monsters , Minor Feelings , and public swimming pool etiquette.   Show notes: Helen Hunt Answers Every Question We Have About Twister (Vulture)   Twister Is the Perfect '90s Disaster Flick (Vulture)  Recommendations...

Summary   "Gonna be famous 5eva." This week we're talking about Girls5Eva and find out some disturbing details about Lisa's TV viewing preferences. Also discussed: The Lincoln Lawyer , beauty shops, and general task avoidance.     Show notes:   Why Didn't 'Girls5eva' Hit on Netflix As It Should Have? Here's My Unfortunate Theory by Michael Schneider (Variety)     Recommendations:   Lisa:  Real Hou...

Summary   "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." This week Andrea Warner is back in the host chair and we're talking about someone near and dear to her heart: Celine Dion. Also discussed: Elisapie's brilliant covers album Inuktitut , child actors, and medical stuff.     Show notes:   We Oughta Know: How Céline, Shania, Alanis, and Sarah Ruled the '90s and Changed M...

Summary   "I can be smart when it's important. But most men don't like it." This week film scholar Joseph Clark joins us to talk about the classic musical comedy Gentlemen Prefer Blondes starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. Also discussed: PEN15 , Pride & Prejudice , and integrity in rock merchandise      Show notes:   Working with Complete Fantasy: On the Legacy of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (...

Summary   "Well, we all have our bad days." This week we're talking about the classic '90s film Run Lola Run starring Franka Potente with Sidney from Warriors Bards 'Brews. Also discussed: summer foods, Tik Tok recipes, and Best in Miniature .   Show notes:   TikTok cottage cheese recipes     Recommendations:   Lisa:  Kaiross by Jenny Erpenbeck (book) Andrea G.:  Best in Miniature (TV)   Sid:   An...

Summary   "Look, you know I love your strong female POV." Writer and performer Morgan Brayton to discuss the latest season of one of our all-time favourite TV shows, Hacks .  Also discussed: terrible shoes, the new Softies album, and the secret joy of reading other people's diaries.   Show notes:   Kaya's character in Season 3 (Reddit)      Recommendations:   Lisa: Feel Good (TV) Andrea G.:  " I S...

Summary   "Work, life, money, romance. They're all part of the same project." This week radio producer Charlie Cho joins us to talk about the new TV series Mr. and Mrs. Smith . Also discussed:  Poker Face , Portgual, and Lisa's stint as a wedding officiant.      Show notes:    Does my ordination expire?     The definition of moreish      Recommendations:   Lisa: Se7en (film)   Andrea G.:  Poker Fa...

Summary:   "Women in overalls." This week we bring you an encore presentation of our episode on the ever-popular jukebox rom-com Mamma Mia! Also discussed: DOXA Documentary Film Festival, food-stealing dogs, and our most memorable wipeouts.     Show notes:   Franklin Gin Clark (Instagram)  Cash and Rudy (Instagram) Muriel's Wedding - Waterloo (YouTube) ABBA Silver: 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again' (N...

Summary:   "Food is love." This week we have an encore presentation of our episode on Always Be My Maybe with guest Florence Chee. This one involves spending some time processing our feelings about the timeless attractiveness of Keanu Reeves . Also discussed: mid-week hangovers, jet lag and the burden of representation.   Show notes:   Always Be My Maybe trailer   Florence Chee on Twitter   The 5...

Summary   "You can make a fine living in a pair of heels." On this episode Sidney of Warriors Bards 'n Brews joins us to look back at The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on its 30th anniversary. Also discussed: You're Going To Love This , Lisa Loeb's ad for Old Bay Goldfish , and the mysterious music of Cindy Lee.     Show notes:    Sleepy Queers Productions (Sidney)   Twilight: A Dra...

Summary   "It's art. And it makes people happy." Our rom-com expert Bridgette Watson joins us to talk about The Idea of You , and also issues a public apology to Anne Hathway. Also discussed: Murder is Easy , Mr. & Mrs. Smith , and Pokerface .      Show notes:    The Real Inspiration Behind the Buzzy Boy Band Rom-Com The Idea of You (Time)     Recommendations:   Lisa:  Mr. & Mrs. Smith (TV)   Andr...

Summary   "Sent from my iPhone." Comedian Joanne Tsung joins us to help process our thoughts about the massive hit show Baby Reindeer. Also discussed: The Met Gala, Weekly Home Maintenance , and Bad Cree.     Show notes:   Joanne Tsung on Instagram   Richard Gadd on the true story behind Baby Reindeer (The Guardian)   Recommendations:   Lisa: Bad Cree by Jessica Johns (book) Andrea G.:  Weekly Hom...

Summary   "Thank you for a funky time." This week Morgan Brayton joins us to talk about the movie Purple Rain and her Prince-obsessed teen years, which included a championship-winning Apollonia tribute air band. Also discussed: high school, air bands, and our differing concepts of time.     Show notes:   Morgan Brayton on  Instagram   Sarah Polley on the Myth of the "Mad Genius " (Canadaland)   Mo...

Summary   "I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy..." We have Steven Schelling join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the blockbuster rom-com Notting Hill starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant...but is it as good as we remember? Also discussed: Robbie Williams,  Baby Reindeer , and the Spice Girls.      Show notes:   The Meet Cute: Julia Roberts Opens Up To Richard Curtis About Her Rom-...

Summary   "I'm going to enjoy what I've got as long as it lasts." This week we talk about The Talented Mr. Ripley with guest star Cynara Geissler and see how the new adaptation stacks up with the old. Also discussed: The Repair Shop , Batman Returns , and Jude Law playing the sax.       Show notes:   Marge Sherwood bags     Recommendations:   Lisa:  This Must Be The Place by Maggie O'Farrell (book...

Summary   "The Time of My Life." Andrea Warner is back from her temporary hiatus for this very special episode to talk about her new book about Dirty Dancing and give us an update on her health .  Also discussed: Shogun , Scoop , and GIRLS5EVA .  Also discussed: Shogun , Scoop, and GIRLS5EVA .      Show notes:   Andrea Warner's update   The Time of My Life: Dirty Dancing by Andrea Warner   Cobra K...

Summary   "I come from a long line of stubborn idiots!" This week guest host Joseph Clark joins us to watch the film that defined the romantic comedy: It Happened One Night, starring Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable.  Also discussed: Girls5Eva , Siren Queen , and camping.     Show notes:   News Parade: The American Newsreel and the World as Spectacle by Joseph Clark    The Time of My Life: Dirty...

Summary: "Grab hold of the one life we are given." This week Pop This! producer Andrea Gin gets in front of the mic with Andrea and Lisa to talk about the 1994 coming-of-age dramedy Double Happiness . Also discussed: Cheer, Chinese astrology, and Brad and Jen.   Show notes: Brad & Jen: the award season gossip orgasm (Lainey Gossip)   Who? Weekly Podcast   Twitter Is Losing Its Mind Over These Pict...

Summary:   "Dark souls." This week we invite writer, theatre-maker, and choreographer Andrea Loewen on the podcast to talk about her new book Feeling Better as well as the film Girl, Interrupted . Also discussed: Dirty John , Back with the Ex , and Lisa's theory that Angelina Jolie has never been in a good movie.      Show notes:   Dirty John podcast   Back with the Ex on Netflix   Andrea Loewen's...

Summary:   "I'm not hostile, I'm annoyed." This week, Lisa and Andrea vehemently disagree about peak '90s teen drama 10 Things I Hate About You. Also discussed: Sylvia Plath, platform thongs, and Suits .   Show notes:   Green Book Director Used to Flash Penis As a Joke (The Cut)   Why Don't You Date Me? (podcast)   10 Things I Hate About You trailer   10 Things I Hate About You soundtrack   A Mill...

Summary:   "Not bad for 1999." The epic teen drama Cruel Intentions celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. To celebrate, we're re-airing our episode from 2019 where we talk about this cult classic with many-time guest star Cynara Geissler.     Show notes:   Cruel Intentions trailer   Cynara Geissler's bio Cynara Geissler on Twitter   Fatties on Ice podcast     Mia Farrow on Instagram     Recom...

Summary   "Defiantly a loser." Our favourite professional gadabout Steven Schelling drops by to discuss the favourites and the frontrunners for this year's Oscars.      Show notes: Beyond the pale: where are all the films about 'whiteness '? (Ellen E. Jones in The Guardian)   Music credits  "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 L...