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Summary:   "I'm too old to be young and too young to be old." This week author Kerry Clare joins us to talk about one of her favourite movies about friendship,  Fried Green Tomatoes . Also discussed: dads, the song "Cat's in the Cradle," and Kerry's new novel, Waiting for a Star to Fall .      Show notes:   Cat's in the Cradle (Songfacts)   Kerry Clare   Recommendations: Andrea G.:  The Americans...

Summary:   "Gentle unguarded eyes." Comic Joanne Tsung sits in for Lisa Christiansen on this episode and she helps us tackle The Lake House , ushering in a rude ending to the what was an otherwise beautiful summer of Keanu Reeves that we enjoyed in 2019. Also discussed: magical dogs, turtlenecks, and 2006 movie tropes.   Show notes:   Joanne Tsung on Instagram   The Lake House trailer Il Mare trai...

Summary:   "Be funny at least." We are on a summer break and have pulled an oldie-but-goodie out of the archives for you to enjoy. Author and podcaster Dina Del Bucchia joins us on this episode to share her considerable expertise in the genre of rom-coms and discuss the classic Meg Ryan movie  You've Got Mail .  Also discussed: '90s hair, Pretty Little Liars, and the Godfather .     Show notes:  ...

Summary: It seems like only yesterday that we first talked about Amy Sherman Palladino's latest hit show  The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Now, in the year 2023, we are witness to its fifth and final season. This week's summer re-release episode harkens back to 2020 when we discussed the first season of the period comedy-drama with the always-funny Morgan Brayton.      Show notes:   Morgan Brayton   Mor...

Summary:   "Clever girls." We are taking a summer break and pulling some classics out of the archive. This is an oldie but goodie from 2020, when we invited many-time guest Hannah McGregor on the podcast to talk about her feminist read of Jurassic Park and why she thinks it is a perfect movie. Also discussed: Boniface,  Insecure and She-Ra and the Princess of Power.      Show notes:   Leandra & Ha...

Summary:   "You can't outrun the pink tsunami." This week we're talking about the Barbie movie, of course, and we are joined by the very funny Joanne Tsung. Also discussed: truck fruit, Nicole Ritchie's clothing line, and our love for Sinead O'Connor.     Show notes:   " We're All Living in a Barbie World " (Michelle Cyca, The Walrus)   Recommendations: Andrea G.: D'orjay the Singing Shaman, New K...

Summary:   "That's not the word for dick." We have the always hilarious Joanne Tsung back on the show to discuss the thoroughly enjoyable raunch-com Joy Ride . Also discussed: gardening detectives, instinctive cooking, and Andrea Warner's brief stint as a bass keyboardist.      Show notes:   Joanne Tsung   Recommendations: Andrea G.:  Rosemary & Thyme (Britbox) Andrea W.:  Aysanabee, Watin (music)...

Summary:   "This is where I'm supposed to be." We watch Celine Song's deeply moving film Past Lives and totally disagree on what happens to the characters after it ends. Also discussed: #girldinner, TwoSet violin, and our dream double concert bills.     Show notes:   Girl dinner (TikTok)   TwoSet Violin (YouTube)   Is Taylor Swift saving the economy? (CBC)   Recommendations: Lisa: Great Circle by...

Summary:   "In prase of winging it." This week we take a deep breath and dive headfirst into Season 2 of And Just Like That ... Also discussed: the last season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel , When Women Were Dragons , and accepting that sometimes enjoying something that is mediocre is actually just fine.      Show notes:   Steve Has Always Deserved Better on 'Sex and the City'  (Collider)   Recomme...

Summary:   "You Know, You're Like The Tenth Guy To Try This, Right?" We are thrilled to have Myths Baby's Liv Albert back on the podcast to talk about her favourite thing: the Scream franchise. Also discussed: biometrics, the rules of franchises, and freeze-dried ice cream.      Show notes:   Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! (Liv Albert's podcast)   Say Hello freeze dried ice cream   Recommendations:...

Summary:   "You are also my son." This week we revisit Ang Lee's underrated classic The Wedding Banquet . Also discussed: the Brokenwood Mysteries, Chinese weddings, and Wellmania .      Show notes:   Roger Ebert's review of the Wedding Banquet      Recommendations: Lisa:  Wellmania (Netflix)   Andrea G.: Deadloch  (Amazon Prime)    Andrea W.:   The Brokenwood Mysteries (Acorn)   Music credits "El...

Summary:   "You can't ride two horses with one ass, sugarbean." We're doing t re-watch of Reese Witherspoon's 2003 rom-com Sweet Home Alabama and it seems different than we remember. Also discussed: rhubarb recipes, summer colds and Season 6 of Black Mirror .       Show notes:   Josh Lucas says 'Sweet Home Alabama' sequel is blocked by Reese Witherspoon being a 'mogul': 'You can talk to her about...

Summary:   "I am Shiva the destroyer, your harbinger of doom this evening." Bridgette Watson joins us as wedding month at Pop This! takes a sharp turn when we press play on the chaotic 2008 film Rachel Getting Married starring Anne Hathaway. Also discussed: Elvis Stojko,  Tony n' Tina's Wedding , and Colin and Justin's Hotel Hell .     Show notes:     That dishwasher scene in 'Rachel Getting Marri...

Summary:   "I thought we got rid of imperialists like you." This week we're talking about Gurinder Chadha's highly underrated 2004 rom-com Bride & Prejudice . Also discussed: Angela Sterritt's new book Unbroken , Bridget Jones's Diary, and Kim Cattrall's return to  Sex and The City .       Show notes:   Gurinder Chadha: 'I've carved out a whole career by celebrating difference' (The Guardian)   Re...

Summary:   "J-Lo completists." This week we try and crack the code of what makes a good Jennifer Lopez movie and rank her best rom-coms. Also discussed: crashing weddings, a new song from Kimmortal, and our love for Tina Turner.     Show notes:   ' Shotgun Wedding' & 9 More Jennifer Lopez Rom-Coms, Ranked By Rewatchability (Collider)   Recommendations: Lisa:  Bones and All (movie)  Andrea G.:  Tin...

Summary:   "No new people." This week we are talking about Season 2 of Somebody Somewhere and the show's ongoing humble brilliance. Also discussed: Witch Prophet's new album, Friends , and Lisa's busted feet.     Show notes:   HBO Show Captures Our Trashiness With 'St. Louis Sushi' (Riverfront Times)   Recommendations: Lisa:  Núria Graham , Cyclamen (music)  Andrea G.:  Witch Prophet , Gateway Exp...

Summary:   "Erica, you are a woman to love." This week we are thrilled to have singer/songwriter/musician/producer/style icon/woman-of-the-world Louise Burns as our guest to talk about one of her favourite movies: Something's Gotta Give. Also discussed: Baywatch , Y2K fashions, and finding your color season.     Show notes:   Louise Burns   Keanu Reeves Is a Secret Rom-Com King (Collider)    Recom...

Summary:   "We sell banned books." This week we are talking about the one and only Judy Blume and the new documentary about her life. Also discussed: Counterfeit by Kirsten Chen, Stars on Ice, and the possibility of moving to Key West.   Show notes:   Judy Blume's book store !   Recommendations: Lisa:  The Night Agent (Netflix) Andrea G.:    Stars on Ice tour   Andrea W.:  Counterfeit by Kirsten C...

Summary:   "Survival techniques." This week we talk about the extraordinary life of Brooke Shields and her new bio-documentary.  Also discussed: Mrs. Davis , baseball, and the DOXA Documentary Film Festival.   Show notes:   Foraging for Willow     Recommendations: Lisa:  Mrs. Davis (TV) Andrea G.:    DOXA Documentary Film Festival (May 4-14)  Andrea W.:  Schmigadoon! Season 2 (TV)   Music credits...

Summary:   "Who's your favourite artist?"  This week we try not to scream the whole way through watching the extremely murdery satirical horror-comedy TV series Swarm . Also discussed: insomnia, The Art of ... compilation, and The Juicy Body Goddess.     Show notes:   Nothing Much Happens (podcast)   Recommendations: Lisa:  Succession, Season 4 (TV)   Andrea G.:    The Juicy Body Goddess (Instagra...

Summary:   "I am the somebody." This week we're talking about '70's rock and the epically long television series Daisy Jones and The Six. Also discussed: returning to Wordle, reverse-aging, and Louise Burns' new album  Element .     Show notes:   Sarah Polley was nearly Penny Lane and more hot goss from the 'Almost Famous' podcast (ETalk)   Recommendations: Lisa:  Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-G...

Summary:   "Feminist case study." This week we reconsider the life and times of Pamela Anderson and watch her Netflix bio-doc, Pamela, A Love Story . Also discussed: a new film about Tanya Tagaq, the latest season of You Must Remember This , and Andrea Warner's numerous vacation injuries.     Show notes:   Why Pamela, a Love Story works where Pam and Tommy failed (Vox)   Recommendations: Lisa:  Th...

Summary:   Steven Schelling guest hosts with us this week as we revisit Lost in Translation on its 20th anniversary, and find that there are some things we need to work through. Also discussed: being a shut-in, a new cookbook from St. Lawrence chef J-C Poirier, and Murray Lightburn's new album  Once Upon A Time in Montreal .      Show notes:   Everyones so creative (TikTok)   Romy Mars Croquet on...

Summary: This week we humbly serve up an encore presentation of our discussion about Titanic , a movie that we have had a love-hate relationship with for 26 years (and counting). Why is it the second most popular film ever? Does it matter if there was room for Jack on the door? Why is this movie so long? Also discussed:  Mindhunter , Ibeyi, and the value of talk therapy.   Show notes:   I believe...

Summary:   This week we are taking a little spring break so we are bringing you an encore presentation of an oldie but goodie: our revisit of the 2003 classic rom-com How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days . Also discussed: our favourite comfort clothes, the filmography of Matthew McConaughey and the music of Jeen.      Show notes:   Kate Hudson Thinks Andie in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Would Be "Married...