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Welcome to Solo Movie Dates, where we are covering all episodes of Heated Rivalry. Today we delve into Episode 6. Episode 6: The cottage The long-guarded walls between Shane and Ilya finally crumble as they retreat to Shane's cottage to build a future on their own terms. After a summer of mutual fidelity and painful admissions regarding Ilya’s past trauma, the pair moves beyond survival tactics to...

Welcome to Solo Movie Dates, where we are covering all episodes of Heated Rivalry. Today we delve into Episode 5. Episode 5: I’ll Believe in Anything The secret between Shane and Ilya finally reaches a turning point as Shane comes out privately to Rose, choosing friendship over their public facade. At the 2017 All-Star Game, the pair is forced onto the same team, leading to a raw confrontation whe...

Welcome to Solo Movie Dates, where we are covering all episodes of Heated Rivalry. Today we delve into Episode 4. Episode 4: Rose Between 2014 and 2016, Shane and Ilya’s relationship oscillates between professional dominance on the ice and an increasingly complicated secret bond off of it. While their respective teams find massive success, the two continue to downplay their connection to friends,...

Welcome to Solo Movie Dates, where we are covering all episodes of Heated Rivalry. Today we delve into Episode 3. Episode 3: Hunter Superstition and secrets collide when hockey star Scott attempts to break a scoring slump by visiting a local smoothie shop. What begins as a lucky pre-game ritual with an employee named Kip quickly evolves into a whirlwind romance, leading the two to move in together...

Welcome to Solo Movie Dates, where we are covering all episodes of Heated Rivalry. Today we delve into Episode 2. Episode 2: Olympians After 2 years of texting, we're in the fall of 2013. Shane and Ilya finally meet up again. However, the high-pressure atmosphere of the 2014 Sochi Olympics drives a wedge between them, as a crushing loss on the ice leads Ilya to retreat into a cold, protective sile...

Welcome to Solo Movie Dates, where we are covering all episodes of Heated Rivalry. In this episode we go into some behind the scenes production information before deep diving into episode one Episode 1: Rookies The long-guarded walls between Shane and Ilya finally crumble as they retreat to Shane's cottage to build a future on their own terms. After a summer of mutual fidelity and painful admissio...

This week we are on a date to watch Table Tennis and Chaos from Josh Safdie & Timothée Chalamet. We do a full deep dive into 1950s New York, but before that we also discuss Season 6 of Emily in Paris, the Critic's Choice awards including Timmy thanking Kylie Jenner and announcing their 3 year relationship. Marty Supreme A bold, stylish biopic loosely based on the life of Marty Reisman, a world...

This is part two of Heated Rivalry where we dig into episodes 4-6. We meet Rose, play on the same team, have some serious conversations, go to a cottage and fall in love. Come in as we deep dive episode by episode and find out why this is the best show of the year! Heated Rivalry In the high-stakes world of professional hockey, superstars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rosanov are bitter rivals on the i...

As a little New Years treat we are doing a double release this week and going through episodes 1-3 of Heated Rivalry. We are diving deep into the world of professional hockey and the beautiful, complex relationship between rivals Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. Looking at how showrunner Jacob Tierney took a popular MLM romance novel and turned it into a global phenomenon that’s being covered by...

We’re checking into a Long Island mansion for a twisted game of domestic suspense with Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. But before we get to the attic, we simply must discuss the record-breaking success of Heated Rivalry and Jennifer Lawrence’s hilarious lack of a media filter when interviewing Leonardo DiCaprio. On this week's date, we start with a heavy pop culture debrief. We obsess over the...

Happy Holidays from  Solo Movie Dates ! Just want to say thank you and let you know there will be no new episode this week. Whether you’re spending the day with family or sneaking away for some much-needed "solo time" with an insanely good movie, I hope your holiday is lovely. Coming up next: New Patreon :  Join our free community to help vote on what we watch next—from award winners to...

We’re diving into Prime’s latest incestuous Wattpad disaster, Tell Me Softly , a movie where the subtitles and dubbing are fighting their own civil war. But before we brave the rain-soaked drama, we simply must celebrate the Heated Rivalry Season 2 announcement and dissect the new Supergirl trailer. On this week's date, we start with a heavy pop culture debrief. We obsess over the Heated Rivalry b...

We’re off to a ski town to be a Santa and date a nepo baby whose dad wants him to run his company. On this week's date, we start with a heavy pop culture debrief. We break down the news that Overcompensating season two has been greenlit and spiral over Mary Beth Barone having her ex of four years, Edward Blumenthal, on her podcast. We also discuss the obsession with Heated Rivalry (which has more...

We are heading to Paris to acquire a chateau with absolutely zero business strategy, all while dodging being taken and yelled at for using Google Maps. But before we sip the bubbly, we simply must discuss Michelle Yeoh’s obsession with her "Madame Morrible" fingers and James Cameron threatening to punish us with a novel if we don't watch Avatar . On this week's date, we start with a heavy pop cult...

We’re heading back to Oz for Wicked Part Two: For Good , but first we discuss the stunning new trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping and Paris Hilton’s upcoming "visual memoir." On this week's date, we start with a stacked pop culture debrief. We obsess over the "Midsummer vibes" and casting of Joseph Zada in Sunrise on the Reaping , predict that Paris Hilton’s Infinite Icon will be...

We are reuniting the Four Horsemen for a heist that defies all logic, but before we get to the magic, we simply must discuss the PR disasters unfolding in Hollywood. We kick things off by breaking down Sydney Sweeney’s bad week and Ned Fulmer’s bizarre appearance at an underground wrestling match before diving into the absurdity of Now You See Me, Now You Don't . On this week's date, we start with...

We’re heading down to the basement to cover ourselves in lotion and discuss the existential dread of Yorgos Lanthimos's Bugonia . But before we kidnap any CEOs, we simply must discuss the return of Rachel Weisz to The Mummy franchise and Jennifer Lawrence feeding Robert Pattinson out of her garbage can. On this week's date, we start with a heavy pop culture debrief. We break down the incredible ne...

Hello and welcome to Solo Movie Dates. Today we are heading to the near future to fall in love with our best friend who is in love with someone else because a test told them to be. We are watching Brett Goldstein’s All of You . But before we get into the messy timeline of affairs and soulmates, we have a packed movie pop culture debrief. We’re discussing the "girlboss" energy of the recent Louvre...

Welcome back to Solo Movie Dates! This week, we set the mood with purple lighting, a heated blanket, and a bougie Anthropology candle to head to Forks, Washington for Twilight . We are jumping straight in to discuss Bella’s dramatic Arizona cactus props, the undeniable allure of the franchise's "hot dads" (Charlie Swan and Dr. Cullen), and the questionable population logistics of Forks High School...

In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see Our Fault . We talk through Our Fault and revisit the My Fault trilogy. We also discuss streaming updates — including Stranger Things, Bridgerton, and Red, White & Royal Blue before diving into the newest (and hopefully last) installment in the My Fault trilogy . So get comfy and let’s jump into our Solo Movie Date . TIMESTAMPS 01:23 Movie...

In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see Bring Her Back . We talk through Bring Her Back and unpack its haunting story and performances. We also discuss the latest movie news, trailers, and cinema gossip before diving into this chilling new release from the Philippou brothers . So get comfy and let’s jump into our Solo Movie Date . TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Solo Movie Date |...

In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see Weapons — possibly the c**tiest movie of the summer. We talk through Weapons and unpack its chilling mystery and performances. We also discuss the latest movie news, trailers, and gossip before diving into Zach Cregger’s eerie new horror release . So get comfy and let’s jump into our Solo Movie Date . TIMESTAMPS 00:00 INTRO 01:26 Zach Cregger +...

In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see Tron: Ares . We talk through Tron: Ares , the original Tron , and Tron: Legacy . We also discuss the current Oscars race and an update on Wicked , as well as the new Oceans prequel with Margot Robbie and the London Film Festival , including my viewing of Bugonia and seeing Yorgos Lanthimos himself talk through his career to date . So get comfy...

In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see The Smashing Machine . We talk through The Smashing Machine and unpack its performances, story, and Safdie’s signature style. We also discuss the new Taylor Swift album “The Life of a Showgirl,” Josh Safdie’s Timothée Chalamet–starring ping pong movie Marty Supreme, and Bad Bunny playing the Super Bowl , plus my failed attempt to get to Glasgow...

In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see One Battle After Another — featuring Mr. cradle snatcher himself. We talk through One Battle After Another and unpack its story, performances, and standout moments. We also discuss movie news, pop culture, and new trailers — including the new Wicked trailer and the upcoming Taylor Swift album . So get comfy and let’s jump into our Solo Movie Da...