We Love the Love

WARNING: CONTAINES SPOILERS FOR ALL 2019 BEST PICTURE NOMINEES  It's our annual Oscars extravaganza, where Will and Marc rate the believability of every romance nominated for Best Picture, from Joker to Parasite , whether it's a story about a marriage, a man who is Irish, or women who are little.  Join in as they discuss tie votes at past Academy Awards, snubs in the Animated Short categ...

It finally happened. The undisputed worst movie covered yet on We Love the Love: the 2009 Matthew McConaughey Christmas Carol rom com, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past .  Join in as Will and Marc discuss their favorite Christmas Carol adaptations, a strange Bridezilla, an upsetting rainshower, and a production story that includes Kevin Smith, Harvey Weinstein, and a script nobody should've fought f...

Grab a drink and join in as we dig into the twisted relationships at the core of podcast favorite Mike Nichols's 1966 directorial debut: an adaptation of Edward Albee's Tony Award-winning play, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? , starring real-life couple Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.  Join in as we discuss the reception to the movie and the play, the Catholic Legion, and the many loves...

We return to both puppets and musicals this week for a look at Frank Oz's 1986 adaptation of the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical Little Shop of Horrors .  Join in as Will and Marc discuss celebrity cameos, abusive relationships, carnivorous plants, and how to make a giant puppet move naturally onscreen.  Plus: Who did the studio want to cast as Audrey instead of Ellen Greene? Is Ri...

This movie barely talks, so we'll do plenty to make up for it! We're continuing our DreamWorks Animation coverage by looking at 2002's Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron , starring a bunch of horse sounds, Bryan Adams songs, and Matt Damon's occasional musings.  Join in as we discuss cow stomachs, the 2002 Best Animated Picture Oscars, and the government of the Cimarron herd.  Plus: When e...

We thought about taking off for the end of the year, but ultimately we decided that snow podcast was better than no podcast, so we're looking at the 1998 undead snowman family romp, Jack Frost , starring Michael Keaton as a reanimated rocker.  Join in as we discuss our favorite puppets, childhood sports careers, Robert Baratheon, and messianic snowmen.  Plus: Is Barney a puppet? Who is J...

We wrap up our Christmas coverage with the most unwieldy Christmas romance of them all: Richard Curtis's 2003 directorial debut, Love Actually , starring a bevy of British stars in an impenetrable web of familial and romantic relationships.  Join in as we discuss fusilli arias, Nick Vallelonga's That's Amore , deleted scenes, Red Nose Day Actually, and Keira Knightley's unbelievable wardrobe....

Our Christmas coverage continues with a look at the new Netflix movie The Knight before Christmas , starring Vanessa Hudgens as an Ohio science teacher who falls in love with a time-displaced medieval knight.  Join in as we discuss time machines, mead, noble titles, fourteenth-century dating, and crooked cops.  Plus: What's the difference between a hag and a crone? How should High School...

Our 2019 Christmas coverage continues with a look at Frank Capra's classic 1946 Best Picture nominee, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.  Join in as we discuss pop culture angels, Liberty Films, WGA negotiations, Jimmy the Raven, bowls of gin, and shaky kisses.  Plus: What's the difference between a lyre and a harp? How is the movie different from the original...

Our Christmas coverage begins with a time-honored tradition: the made-for-TV Christmas movie. We're kicking things off with the 2015 Lifetime original The Spirit of Christmas , about a woman who falls in love with a Prohibition-era ghost!  Join in as Will, Marc, and #FiFiFierce discuss their favorite Christmas movie tropes, the plot of Last Christmas , skacapella, 1920s slang, and Fiona's sel...

This week's episode starts with a major announcement from Marc, and then we dive straight into a discussion of Kelly Freemon Craig's 2016 film   The Edge of Seventeen . Join in as we discuss James L. Brooks and Hollywood mentorship, Shrek rankings, the 2016 Best Actress race, latter-day Portman, high school dating, and the stacked cast of Scoob !  Plus: How is this movie related to Netfl...

In honor of the Elizabeth Banks-directed reboot that opened last weekend, Will and Marc decided to take a look at the many romances of McG's 2000 feature adaptation of CHARLIE'S ANGELS. Join in as they discuss the best outfits in movies, bars on planes, post-Matrix movies, "Jiggle TV," and The Chad. Plus: What's the deal with vests? Are we Toni's Boys? What was the source of the drama between Lucy...

Chief medical examiner Moira returns to the show to discuss Adam McKay's 2008 film STEP BROTHERS, starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. Join in as the crew talks about memories of 2008, Judd Apatow productions, Taylor Hicks, mayochup, sleepwalking, the cheesecake factory, and the Catalina Wine Mixer. Plus: Why are so many Marvel villains bald? How long has Mary Steenburgen been playing moms? W...

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...