Starring Cupid

This week we're playing basketball and dribbling men as we look at Leslie Wright and Scott McKnight, from Just Wright. Find out why Zama thinks Leslie is awesome, how Hollywood only loves undesirable women when they're beneficial, and what this story does better than the average fan fiction. In this week's who's your fave it's all about crushing on popstars and has-beens. Be sure to vote for your...

This week we're defeating witches and talking about the magical duo that is Sophie Hatter and Howl Jenkins, from Howl's Moving Castle. We'll be looking at both the Miyazaki film and Jones book it was adapted from. Find out why Zama adores both versions of the story, how Sophie grows from this adventure, and how Howl (haha) meets his match in Sophie. We take the theme further in our Studio Ghibli e...

This week we're being bold with Ellie Chu, Aster Flores and Paul Munsky, from Netflix's The Half of It. Find out which different forms of love they touch on, why Ellie and Aster are the queer story we also need, and how Paul and Ellie's friendship builds them up. Who's your fave battle this week pits queer high school crushes against each other. Follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates and...

This week we're bricking our best friend and looking at the love between Julianne (Jules) Potter and Michael O'Neal, from My Best Friend's Wedding. Find out why Zama adores this film, if Jules did this for love or winning, and why meddling should be the last option. It's a Julia Roberts showdown in this week's who's your fave. Follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates and polls. We hope you...

This week we're mastering all four elements and looking at Katara and Aang, from Avatar: The Last Airbender. We're joined by a friend of the show and fellow Avatar enthusiast, Dintho-Tsohle (@dinthotsohle) to help Zama express how great the series was. Find out why the new memes brought us joy, why we're not totally convinced by this couple, and how their shared experience affected their story. Th...

This week we feel it in our fingers, we feel it in our toes, Christmas is all around, and we're looking at the festive classic, Love Actually. Join Zama as she discusses the Downing Street romance, the office affair, and the unrequited crush. Find out why Natalie and David are adorable, what makes Harry's affair so bad, and why Zama was rooting for Sarah and Karl. In who's your fave we have anothe...

We've reached the end of the Spooky Special. This week we're hanging out with the spookiest family around and talking about Morticia and Gomez Addams. Find out how this couple differs from the norm, why Gomez's love is heart warming, and how Morticia is exactly the kind of person he needs. From everyone at Starring Cupid co., a very happy Halloween to everyone. Follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid...

This week we're going back to 1950 to fight monsters and racism. We're talking about Leti and Tic from HBO's Lovecraft Country. Joining us to analyse we have Koketso, a friend of the show and host of The Clueless 20s Podcast. Find out why we swoon over Tic, what makes their relationship so wonderful, and how Leti deserved more from Tic at times. We want to hear how everyone else feels about the di...

This week we're going to Halloweentown to talk about Sally and Jack Skellington, from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Find out why you can't help but like Jack, how Sally was the saviour love interest, and what makes this film so special to Zama. If you're a fan of this spooky kid-friendly, we have possible movie suggestions for you. Follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid for more.

This week we're getting festive and celebrating Halloween. Join us on the first episode of a 4 part Spooky Szn Special. We're having a good time in Sweden with Dani and Christian, from Midsommar. Our producer, Sam, is in the SC studio to rave about this film and remind everyone that he had to force Zama to watch it. Find out why Zama the Cowardly Girl enjoyed this, why Christian is top 2 worst cin...

This week we're only just friends with Sally Albright and Harry Burns, from When Sally Met Harry. Sorry, from When Harry Met Sally. Find out why this is Zama's no. 1 rom com, how this pair just wasn't seeing it, and why movie love has to be a long game. We push this narrative further in this week's best friends to lovers battle of Who's Your Fave. Thank you for a wonderful season 2. Follow us on T...

This week we're making money moves and raving about the ladies from Netflix's Good Girls. We're looking at Beth & Dean, Ruby & Stan, and Annie & Greg. Friends of the show, Thando and Zolile, join us in the SC studio to help Zama get through it. Find out why we dislike Dean, why Ruby struck gold with Stan, and why Annie deserves way better options. We turn this discussion into this week's Who's You...

This week we're trying to eliminate our spouse alongside Jane and John, from Mr & Mrs Smith. Find out what makes this romance action hybrid work, why this couple needed this experience, and how this changes their marriage. Our weekly battle has two spy spouses going head to head for the title of Your Fave. Follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates and more. DISCLAIMER: this was recorded in...

This week we're taking a carpet ride to a whole new world with Princess Jasmine and Aladdin, from Disney's Aladdin. We tackle the debate of live actions vs original stories with this classic couple. Find out why Aladdin is the ultimate gone boy, how they start off on the right foot, and why Zama thinks they're one of the good ones. We take this week's theme further in the battle. Make sure to vote...

This week we're being "friends" and talking about Kena and Ziki, from Rafiki. Find out why this couple gives Zama so much joy, why we need these stories, and how unfair the star crossed lovers trope is. Gloves are off and Who's Your Fave is taking a backseat this week. Instead, we focus on other African LGBTQ+ projects. Follow us @ StarringCupid on Twitter for more.

This week we're falling for our friends and talking about Rosie Dunne and Alex Stewart from Love, Rosie. We're joined by a friend of the show, Anelisa Fikeni, who graces us with her thoughts as our first in-studio guest. Find out how we feel about the friends to lovers trope, why Anelisa says you must confess your feelings, and what makes this pair work. Who's Your Fave celebrates movies adapted f...

This week we're Iron Man...fans and talking about Pepper Potts and Tony Stark. Find out why they were missing that special C word, how Pepper has to be the responsible one, and how they're still better than other MCU pairings. We have a mini Avengers civil war in the Who's Your Fave battle featuring the worthy ones. Follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid for the latest updates and our polls.

This week we're looking wealthy and chatting about Rachel Chu and Nick Young, from the blockbuster Crazy Rich Asians. We're joined by the lovely, romantic host of Luluology - Lulu_wendaba - to chat about this gorgeous film. Find out why we both love Nick Young, why this representation is important, and why we respect Eleanor. This week's Who's Your Fave pits evil in-laws against each other, rememb...

We're taking a look at local films with Noni and Max from Netflix's Seriously Single. Find out why we need characters like Noni, what three C's make for a good rom com, and why Zama finds this enjoyable. Follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid for the Who's Your Fave poll between more South African romantic comedies.

We're back for season 2 (you're going to hear that a lot). We're kicking off with a bicycle ride around with Rue and Jules from HBO's Euphoria. Find out why Rules had so much potential, how writers portray the friends to lovers trope, and why Zama is on the fence. Featuring plenty of anti-Nate promo. Don't forget to vote for Who's Your Fave on our Twitter and Instagram polls. Follow us on @Starrin...

A bonus episode based on all the ships and canons we wish we got to see. Join Zama as she analyses these potential couples and which ships get her seal of approval. Thank you for being with us for 10 episodes. See you next season.

This week we're figuring out who we are alongside Chiron and Kevin, from the Best Picture winning film Moonlight, in our season 1 finale. Find out why we need to see these stories, how Chiron gets flustered around Kevin, and why Zama calls this a cinematic painting. Who's Your Fave is an Oscar nominated battle featuring couples from Hidden Figures and Fences. Follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid fo...

This week we're getting out of the swamp to discuss Fiona and Shrek, from DreamWorks' Shrek. Find out why this is in Zama's top ten movies, how they touch on desirability, and what "C" word this couple was missing. Who's Your Fave is another Disney royals battle featuring other imprisoned princesses. Follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid for the poll and updates on the podcast.

This week we're chasing our exes as we look at Clementine and Joel from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Find out why they support the soul mate theory, why Clem is an amazing love interest, and how Joel fought for this relationship. Our "who's your fave?" pits our lead actors against each other. Follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid for the poll and updates.

This week we're heading back to the past to review a cinematic classic, Ilsa and Rick from Casablanca. Find out why love triangles usually suck, what made these two make sense, and how to let love go when it's time. This week's poll is throuple against throuple. Let us know how you feel about love triangles and vote on our Twitter account @StarringCupid.