Romancing the Pod

"uhm... I acktualllly prefer DD Havana Nights" This week’s hottest movie is... Dirty Dancing. And just so we’re clear, nobody puts this episode in a corner. This film has everything: a small-town girl, One Majestic Swayze, and a summer romance hotter than a Catskills campfire. You’ve got forbidden dance lessons, class warfare disguised as mambo, and a final lift so iconic it should have its own mo...

"Channing's Dress is actually pants. AND IT HAS POCKETS!!!" This week’s hottest movie is... Step Up. This film has everything: rebellious street dancers, a prestigious arts school, and a romance hotter than a crowded dance studio. You’ve got dramatic training montages set to peak 2000s R&B, Channing Tatum looking PEAK heart throb, and some Dance Drama that can only be solved by the high school...

"The is basically Superman 1" This week’s hottest movie is... Grease 2. This film has everything: a motorcycle-riding bad boy who’s too cool for school, a Pink Lady falling for a T-Bird wannabe, and musical numbers that go from zero to camp faster than a drag race. If you’re into leather jackets, questionable high school dynamics, and sequels that unapologetically double down on the cheese, this e...

"Some Mother Fucker always trying to Roller Blade up Stairs" - Wesley Snipes (Probably) This week’s hottest movie is... No Hard Feelings. This film has everything: Jennifer Lawrence as a down-on-her-luck Uber driver, a hilariously awkward scheme to seduce an elite clueless teenager, and a movie that just can't wait to teach you ALL the wrong lessons. If you’re into outrageous comedy with a side of...

"GET TO THE CHOLERA!!!" This week’s hottest movie is... Serendipity. This film has everything: chance encounters, defaced 5 dollar bills, and a Bloomingdale’s employee who’s just doing the absolute most. If you’re into heartwarming rom-coms featuring your two most toxic friends chasing ‘destiny’ while leaving their current relationships in shambles, this movie is for you. Please Subscribe, Rate an...

"This movie needed more Thomas Lennon" This week’s hottest movie is... Pottersville. This film has everything: a sleepy small town in chaos, a Christmas cryptid hoax gone wrong, and Paige and Todd discussing Furries way longer than we should have. If you’re into holiday cheer with a side of Bigfoot this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people disc...

"I didn't even realize Pentatonix was in this movie?!?" This week’s hottest movie is... Meet Me Next Christmas . This film has everything: a chance airport encounter, a sold-out Pentatonix Christmas concert, and a mad dash through New York City that makes Santa's overnight delivery look leisurely. If you’re into festive rom-coms with musical cameos and more holiday spirit than a spiked punch bowl,...

"It's like Poor Things at Christmas" This week’s hottest movie is... Hot Frosty . This film has everything: a grieving widow who accidentally brings a snowman to life with a magical scarf, a snowman-turned-hunky-handyman navigating the quirks of human existence, and a small-town diner serving up more than just comfort food. If you’re into heartwarming holiday tales with a frosty twist, this episod...

"A Great movie at the wrong time" This week’s hottest movie is... The Best Man Holiday. This movie has everything: lifelong friendships rekindled, holiday drama, and football games so emotional they belong in the Hallmark Hall of Fame. You’ve got heartfelt confessions, secrets revealed over Christmas dinner, and an end of life plan reveal you won't believe. If you’re into holiday cheer, a sprinkle...

"This is a local, adult, recreational, tap class's Christmas production" This week’s hottest movie is... The Merry Gentlemen . This film has everything: a former Broadway dancer returning to her small-town roots, a struggling family venue on the brink of closure, and a Christmas-themed male with plenty of Yule logs for your fire. You’ve got Chad Michael Murray doing dance routines, Britt Robertson...

"The Problem with the movie is they made it" This week’s hottest movie is... Showgirls. This movie has everything: glitter-covered drama, pool scenes so wild they defy even fish physics, and Elizabeth Berkley as a dancer with big dreams and even bigger attitude. You’ve got a Vegas show, backstage betrayals, and Kyle MacLachlan’s hair defying all sense of gravity. If you’re ready for a ride through...

"See how the world looks through these" This week’s hottest movie is... That Thing You Do! This movie has everything: catchy one-hit wonders, a garage band that skyrockets to fame and Tom Hanks as a slick music manager who always knows what’s groovy. You’ve got drummers with perfect timing, guitarists who are always making jokes, and screaming fans who’d make the Beatles blush. Please enjoy this f...

"This movie truly has no romance" This week’s hottest movie is... True Romance. This movie has everything: Elvis hallucinations, a suitcase full of contraband, and possibly a legend of a magic typewriter. You’ve got Christian Slater as a comic book nerd-turned-bad boy, Patricia Arquette as a call girl with a heart of gold, and a showdown so intense it makes family reunions look like yoga retreats....

"On the wings of love!!!!" This week's hottest movie is... Lisa Frankenstein. This movie has everything: reanimated corpses, Cole Sprouse as a Victorian boyfriend, and neon-lit graveyards. Plus, Lisa gives her undead crush a makeover that involves spray paint and a leather jacket—because, Colin, what’s true love without a little body modification? If you love movies that blend campy horror with te...

"This movie is just fuckin around guys" This week's hottest movie is... Beautiful Wedding. It's the sequel to Beautiful Disaster, but this time, Travis and Abby head to Mexico for a honeymoon filled with misunderstandings, brawls, and topless beach fights. This movie has everything: drunken Vegas weddings, The Mariachi Paradox, and a fight with a priest-in-training named Manuel. If you love rom-co...

"Let me be the first one congratulate...us." This week's hottest movie is... Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. (and we are joined by Todd's WIFE Natalie Kirk). This movie has everything: outrageous musical numbers, fire-spewing pianos, Russian heartthrob singers, and elves—yes, elves . If you love catchy songs with a side of quirky romance, you’ll adore the over the top songs that m...

"I'm not even sure this movie has romance in it" This week's hottest movie is... Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again from 2018. This movie has everything: flashbacks, emotional reunions, three potential dads, and Cher as Sophie’s glamorous grandmother.  you love ABBA songs and intergenerational drama, you’ll pretend not to notice that this movie still refuses to tell us who her dad is!!!!! Please Sub...

"Ignore the class issues, cause this movie is great!" This week's hottest movie is... Crazy Rich Asians. This movie has everything: high-stakes Mahjong games, luxurious family estates, scheming socialites, and Awkwafina being your dream BFF. If you love over-the-top wealth mixed with heartfelt romance, you’ll adore this movie. We sure did. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review Romancing the Pod to hel...

"He was made for lovin her baby!!!" This week's hottest movie is... The Fall Guy. This movie has everything: epic car chases, death-defying stunts, a missing movie star, and a trauma cycle that seems very relatable for all my Dismissive avoidant's out there. If you love action movies that don't take themselves too seriously, you'll love this movie for everything it is, and everything its not. Plea...

"He is both underpaying her, and over slapping her" This week's hottest movie is... True Lies from 1994. This movie has everything: high-octane chases on horseback, tango dancing with terrorists, a used car salesmen/sex pest, and a strip tease that could make even the most macho men drop their tape deck. If you love action-packed movies with a side of marital comedy you'll love this insane ep...

"A movie about 2 spy's that are terrible at their job" This week's hottest movie is... This Means War from 2012. This movie has everything: top-secret surveillance gear, explosions, love triangles with bullets, and Chelsea Handler giving out relationship advice. They use CIA technology to spy on each other’s dates, complete with drones, secret cameras, and voice recordings. It's nuts. We hope you...

"The Best Part of Wakin Up..." This week's hottest movie is... Mr. & Mrs. Smith from 2005. This movie has everything: explosive shootouts, suburban espionage, a dysfunctional marriage in couple’s therapy, and a final battle in a home store that’s more intense than a newwed couple trying to figure out if they need the Malm or Tarva bed at ikea. Plus, Vince Vaughn plays Pitt’s hilariously noncha...

"Everyone wants a dash of Dash" This week's hottest movie is... The Lost City. This movie has everything: a tropical jungle setting, ancient treasure hunts, and Daniel Radcliffe as the charmingly unhinged villain, Abigail Fairfax. Plus, Brad Pitt makes an unforgettable cameo as the ex-Navy SEAL turned mercenary, Jack Trainer, who steals every scene he's in. We hope you enjoy this episode as much a...

"Butter them Knees, BABY!!!!" This week's hottest movie is... Dumplin'. This movie has everything: drag queen mentors, Dolly Parton anthems, a defiant beauty pageant protest, and more rhinestones than a country music award show. If you're into feel-good stories with a side of sass, you are gonna love this movie. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people discover...

"The one time Wattpad got it right" This week's hottest movie is... Boot Camp . This movie has everything: grueling fitness routines, an off-limits "Will they, won't they", Enemys to Lover tropes, and a journey of self-discovery that will fully leave you in tears. Rachel Boudwin stars as Whitney, while Drew Ray Tanner plays her dreamy yet strict personal trainer who pushes her beyond her limits. W...