We Love the Love

In honor of the release of TERMINATOR: DARK FATE last weekend, Will and Marc are taking a look at the romance that started it all: one weird, pitying night of passion between Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) and Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn). Join in as they discuss James Cameron's dreams, the best movie haircuts, a strange pitch meeting, iguanas, and the reason Howard the Duck wears a hat. Plus: Why di...

We continue our Halloween spooktacular by looking at Ari Aster's 2018 debut, HEREDITARY. Join in as we discuss cult leaders, Cinemascores, creepy kids, Ann Dowd, the romance of SHARKNADO, and redecorating tips for Hell. Plus: Is Charlie Matilda? What movies are Annie allegedly seeing? How cold is it supposed to be? And should Marc date Paimon? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: T...

We're getting ready for Halloween with a psychological thriller from Hollywood's golden age: George Cukor's 1944 American adaptation of GASLIGHT, starring Ingrid Berman and Charles Boyer. Join in as we discuss the screen debut of Angela Lansbury, changes to the story in different adaptations, the astounding career of Dame May Whitty, and some unexpected advice from our chief medical expert. Plus:...

We're celebrating our 100th episode with our tenth episode on the works of DreamWorks Animation and the tenth appearance of #FiFiFierce as we look at 2010's MEGAMIND, starring Will Ferrell as the supervillain who finally wins. Join in as we discuss DWA's period of star-driven comedies, this movie's deceptive ad campaign, disturbingly buff babies, and play some We Love the Love games. Plus: Marc ea...

One week away from episode 100, we take a look at the last megahit rom com: Anne Fletcher's 2009 Alaska romance, THE PROPOSAL - starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. Join in as we discuss small-town tycoons, Sandra Bullock's Oscar year, Ryan Reynolds's early career, the decline of Touchstone Pictures, and the Betty White renaissance. Plus: What is Oscar Nunez doing in this movie? Why does And...

The investigation head overseas once more as Will and Marc dig into the 1994 Australian queer road trip movie, THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT. Join in as they discuss movies that aren't about what they expected, the 2000 Olympics closing ceremony, Weird Al, the Yellow Kid, and an important PSA. Plus: Does anyone actually use Grammarly? Is this movie a D&D campaign in disguise? An...

#FiFiFierce returns for one of her all-time favorites: Anne Fletcher's 2008 Katherine Heigl bridesmaid rom com, 27 DRESSES. Join in as we discuss karaoke, a stacked supporting cast, Will's love of sandwiches, Marc and Fiona's love of James Marsden, and the rise and fall of Katherine Heigl. Plus: What's going on with SONIC THE HEDGEHOG? Should there be more than twenty-seven dresses? What does Geor...

It's the feature adaptation of a YA hit in 2005's THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS. Join in as Will and Marc discuss magic clothing, the politics of middle school filmgoing, torso shots, and syrup pouring. Plus: Why can't they wash the pants? Why does Lena fall in the water? What's up with Kostos's accent? And did Lena's grandma waterboard her?!? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next...

It's another Shakespeare adaptation this week as Will and Marc take a look at the 2003 update of The Taming of the Shrew: DELIVER US FROM EVA, starring Gabrielle Union and LL Cool J. Join in as they discuss illegal behavior in rom coms, pink voids, meat presentations, the spicy bean test, and the Nelson Mandela of health inspection. Plus: Do ladies really love Cool James? What is the Dandridge Fun...

We're looking at one of the great romances of the 1990s this week: Cameron Crowe's Jerry Maguire , starring Tom Cruise and Renee Zellweger. Join in as Will and Marc discuss their favorite awards speeches, the 1997 Oscars, Tom Cruise in the 90s, the worst poster ever, and the best kid in the world. Plus: Marc reviews the Congressional baseball game. And is this the dramedy version of Edge o...

We're ending the summer the way we started it - with a musical! Join Will and Marc as they explore romances in crisis in John Carney's 2014 film BEGIN AGAIN, starring Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, and a stacked supporting cast. They also dig into the Hollywood Reporter's anonymous Oscar ballots, John Carney's surprisingly harsh criticism of Keira Knightley, musical litter, and the best party game...

Strap in for the most improbable romance of all time as Will and Marc take a look at the 2004 film adaptation of (noted homophobe) Nicholas Sparks's THE NOTEBOOK. Join in as they discuss population signs, the MTV Movie Awards, bumper car strategies, and possible Netflix categories. Plus: Just how racist are Allie's parents? What are Noah's redeeming qualities? What's Martha's deal? and just how co...

Will and Marc travel back to 1967 this week for a look at Mike Nichols's ode to ennui, THE GRADUATE, starring Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, and Katharine Ross. Join in as the guys discuss dog narraion movies, the August box office, Mike Nichols, the weirdness of Charles Webb, the #TassleTwist, and Dustin Hoffman's inappropriate behavior during the casting process. Plus: How weird is RUMOR HAS IT?...

A movie so incomprehensible, even the punctuation in its title doesn't make sense! This week, Will and Marc attempt to tackle the 2011 ensemble rom com CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE., and they may not make it out alive. Join in as they discuss the career of writer Dan Fogelman, possible Office references, the Emma Stone-Ryan Gosling pairing, Smurf taglines, and the rules for sadness. Plus: Is this the scari...

Will and Marc are rejoined by Will's sister Moira to look at one of the all-time great fictional journalism movies: James L. Brooks's 1987 film BROADCAST NEWS, starring Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks. Join in as they discuss their favorite fictional newspeople, the start of Holly Hunter's career, Susan Zelinksy, audience Q&As, and Jack Nicholson's suits. Plus: How many Christmas mov...

This week Will and Marc travel to the past and then the present and then, inexplicably, back to the past to look at the romance between Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman in James Mangold's 2001 film KATE & LEOPOLD. Join in as they discuss the downsides of the 1870s, the start of Jackman's career, the Sears catalog, and the thinnest floors ever made. Plus: Has Kate really never left Manhattan? Why do eleva...

In honor of the most patriotic of months, Will and Marc are taking a look at presidential romance with Rob Reiner's 1995 film THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT, written by Aaron Sorkin and starring Michael Douglas and Annette Bening. Join in as they discuss their favorite movies about America, the career of Aaron Sorkin, Liberty's Kids, romantic hams, and depressingly timely political issues. Plus: Is WHITE...

Will and Marc suggest you not say the name of this episode aloud unless you're prepared to handle the consequences. They ignore that warning completely as they dig into the marriage that animates a key plot of Tim Burton's sophomore feature, BEETLEJUICE (1988). Join in as they discuss sandworms, practical effects, Batman actors, and the wider Beetleverse, from animation to stage musicals to theme...

We're halfway through 2019, so Will and Marc are taking a week to talk about the state of film so far this year. Join in as they discuss their favorite films and performances of the year, as well as some upcoming movies they're looking forward to, and then stick around as they do a deep dive into the romance of Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis's new film Yesterday . Plus: Why are so many...

The month of musicals wraps up with the latest episode on the films of DreamWorks Animation, the 2000 buddy comedy THE ROAD TO EL DORADO, starring Kenneth Branagh and Kevin Kline as a pair of sixteenth-century Spanish con men seeking the lost city of gold. Join in as Will, Marc, and Katie discuss animal sidekicks, the Bob Hope/Bing Crosby "Road" movies, the use of music in the movie, and the influ...

The month of musicals continues with the most-awarded musical ever at the Academy Awards: Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins's 1961 adaptation of WEST SIDE STORY. Join in as Will and "Action" Marc discuss cinematic Docs, storytelling through dance, Marni Nixon, and the upcoming Steven Spielberg remake. Plus: How well does this work as a Romeo and Juliet adaptation? Who is singing Maria's parts? Is thi...

It's summer time, which means Will is out of school, so he and Marc are rejoined by TV movie expert #FiFiFierce for a look at the surprisingly work-heavy summer fling, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2. Join in as they discuss their worst summer jobs, the double-platinum soundtrack, dunce caps, the nature of promises, and the upcoming HSM show on Disney+. Plus: How does this compare to the original HIGH SCHOO...

We're coming at you midweek with some EMERGENCY WEGTENT! We Love the Love icon Renee Zellweger is the star of season one of Netflix's new anthology series WHAT/IF, so Will and Marc watched every episode to bask in her magnificent, insane performance. Join in as they discuss dramatic but meaningless monologues, butts, blood-encrusted baseball bats, superfluous plotlines, and THE DETENTE!!! We can't...

We Love the Love begins a month of musicals with a return to Bollywood for a look at Karan Johar's directorial debut, KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI. Join in as Will, Marc, and their roommate Claire discuss Chrissy Teigen, the Indian film industry, Archie references, romantic rain, women's basketball, circus camp, and a truly bizarre plan. Plus: Why do these two plotlines feel so different? Is this college ac...

Will and Marc are joined once again by Moira the Nurse to do an in-depth medical analysis of the science behind David Cronenberg's 1986 classic body horror film, THE FLY. Join in as they discuss animal mergers, nursing shotguns, creepy men, murder factories, arm wrestling, and wombats. Plus: How does this movie compare to the 1958 version? Where is Seth getting all these baboons? How does Brundlef...