Max's microphone is a bit hot on this episode (feel free to turn down the volume a little bit). There's a lot of talk about sports, including the opening question (feel free to tweet your thoughts to us on Twitter @BroTheStonePod). There's also a discussion of the origins of the song "Coming Home" that English soccer fans sing at their matches (unfortunately, a title still did not come home). You'll notice there isn't a lot of discussion about the movie that was watched this week, 2016's Mike An...
Jul 12, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 30
This week, Rene and Max watch the 2012 Romcom/RomDram Stuck In Love. Max realizes early into viewing the movie that he actually had seen this before and just completely forgot about it, which goes to show the quality of script we're looking at here. The podcast episode should be a bit more memorable, so give it a listen and enjoy!
Jun 14, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 28
This week Max and Rene watched (500) Days Of Summer and it brought a lot of feelings. You can see that from the length of this episode. But there's also a Wander Franco reference, an explanation of the song "Country Grammar" by Nelly, and copious other tangents that the you know and love them for. So listen and enjoy!
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Season 2Ep. 27
This week, Rene and Max review the 2020 Sci-Fi Romcom Palm Springs, which stars Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti. This episode, more than any other, is filled with SPOILERS, so we strongly suggest watching the film before partaking in the podcast episode. Rene and Max suggest that because the movie is very good and they also believe this episode of the pod is pretty good. So watch the movie, listen to the pod, and enjoy the content!
May 31, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 26
This week Rene and Max talk about real life things in conjunction with the 2015 Romcom, Sleeping With Other People. Some of those real life things are deep, like knowing one's worth in a relationship, and other real life things are shallow, like the summer weather patterns in Chicago and Oregon. Have a listen and enjoy the breadth of real life discussion that occurs!
May 24, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Usually Rene and Max watch the worst Romcoms that they can find in the month of August, but this week they were served up this treat unexpectedly. Did You Hear About The Morgans? is a flawed film with a title that is just as flawed. Rene and Max give the 2009 Romcom its proper due in this week's episode, so give it a listen!
May 17, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Rene and Max continue their run of Action Romcoms by reviewing the movie that created a resurgence of the genre in the late 2000s, Mr. And Mrs. Smith. The bros discuss how hard it is to separate reality from fiction regarding the movie and its protagonists, as well as how the movie resonates now that Rene and Max are in their 30s and not high schoolers. It's an interesting discussion and worth a listen, so press play and enjoy!
May 10, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 23
Rene and Max watched the 2010 Action Romcom Killers. It is directed by Robert Luketic, who also directed Legally Blonde, Monster-In-Law, and The Ugly Truth... You can see where this episode is going... Have a listen as the Bros go over this failed Improv scene that is elongated to 100 minutes.
May 03, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 22
It's Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler at their aesthetic peaks! What could go wrong? Well... Allow Rene and Max to dive into that. They watched 2010 Action Romcom The Bounty Hunter and there is not much to discuss... but there is plenty to complain about. So have a listen!
Apr 26, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Rene and Max journey to the Caribbean for the 2008 Romcom Adventure film, Fool's Gold! Rene and Max discuss how 4/20 friendly this movie is, how there is a lot going on and none of it makes sense, and how it doesn't matter because the water is soooooo pretty to look at! Have a listen and enjoy!
Apr 19, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Rene and Max continue their jaunt into the Romcoms of John Hughes by watching 1986's Pretty In Pink. They notice that once again, there is a brooding rich boy who seeks to be with a girl who is not popular in school, another outcast friend whose love goes unrequited, but this time we get 1980's villain James Spader! Have a listen and gain a reminder that in John Hughes teen movies, the lesson as always is that BOYS ARE DUMB.
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Rene and Max want to make sure that if you are to learn one thing from this episode and the 1984 Romcom Sixteen Candles, it's this: BOYS ARE DUMB. That is all. Have a listen!
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Baseball is back and the bros are excited! Because of this, Rene and Max watched the 1999 Romantic Dramedy For Love Of The Game. They discuss how fantastic of an actor John C. Reilly is, how fantastic the baseball scenes are, and how fantastic of a storyteller that Vin Scully is. So grab some peanuts and Cracker Jack and have a listen!
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Rene and Max review 2019 Romcom Plus One. They reminisce about going to weddings and they discuss the similarities between the main male character in the film and Max. They also discuss how the main female character and Rene also act the same when they're drunk. It's a fun episode, so come listen!
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Rene and Max review the 1961 Romcom Breakfast At Tiffany's in this episode. They have a very different opinion of the film compared to critics and the vast majority of the general audience. Have a listen and hear just how different their opinion is.
Mar 15, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 15
As the weather gets warmer and the vaccine supposedly becomes more widely available, it seemed like now would be a great time to watch a timeless movie about taking a holiday! Rene and Max watched the 1953 Romcom classic Roman Holiday and they discuss the incredible quality of the direction, how beautiful Rome is, and the emotions that run through them during the ending. It's a great film and a pretty great episode, so give a listen!
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Get ready to time travel with Rene and Max as they discuss the 2018 Netflix Romcom When We First Met! They start out by going over which days in their life that they would be interested in re-living, then they talk about the movie and how it is a bit lacking in the romance department. It's a fun episode, as always, so give it a spin and let's go!
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 13
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas... except for unplanned pregnancies. Rene and Max watched the 1997 Romcom Fools Rush In and start off the pod by remembering their own Vegas stories before discussing the commendable dialogue and directing of the film. There is a bit of a technical snafu that is edited, but you won't miss a bit of the conversation, which is good because this is a fun one. Enjoy!
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Rene and Max conclude their viewing of the To All The Boys trilogy with the recently released final installment! Max discusses how much more emotional this movie is compared to its predecessors, Rene goes deep into the interpersonal dynamics between sons and their estranged fathers, and both Rene and Max fawn over Noah Centineo one last time. Give the episode a listen and know that we love you always and forever!
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 11
First off, there is a change in the sound quality of this episode early on that we would like to apologize for. It's still listenable, but you may notice it and we just wanted to acknowledge it up front and be honest. See, being up front and honest about things leads to no drama and good times, a lesson that is learned the hard way by LJ and Peter in To All The Boys P.S. I Still Love You! Rene and Max discuss that along with their continued excitement over quality filmmaking within the story and...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Rene and Max embark on the soon to be concluded trilogy of the To All The Boys I've Loved Before series on Netflix! They start with the first one and talk about how well-written the details in the film are and how well-cast the film is. Next week, they will review the second film, then the following week they will review the third and final film, which will be released three days after the film is released! So let's join LJ and Peter on this journey through high school romance!
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Here at Bromancing The Stone, we strive to assure you that we, in fact, would NEVER waste your flava! That is one of the many insurmountable obstacles that encumber the chracters in this week's Romcom, the 1998 Teen Party film Can't Hardly Wait! Rene talks about his immense love for the final scene of the movie, Max discusses his love for Jennifer Love Hewitt, and the both of them discuss their love for some of the gags in the film. It's a fun movie and a fun pod episode, so have a listen!...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Here at Bromancing The Stone, we like to think that we tailor our podcast to fit your specifications for a good time centered around a Romcom. As for Brooks, he likes to become The Perfect Date in Netflix's 2019 Romcom, The Perfect Date! We watched this Teen Romcom and discuss how much we liked the dialogue, how it brought back memories of teenage naivete. and how well the cast worked together in the film. Plus the usual bits and bobs are included, so give this episode a listen!
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Rene and Max finish off the Garry Marshall, Richard Gere and Julia Roberts double feature this week as they review 1999's Runaway Bride! Did the bros receive this film as negatively as the other Garry Marshall films? Yes. Yes they did. But it's still an interesting listen, we swear! We promise to like next week's offering more, we promise!
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 6
The podcast enters 2021 by reviewing the Romcom that has sold the most domestic box office tickets in history, Pretty Woman! Rene and Max discuss the origins of the script and whether or not that affects the viewing experience. There's also discussion about the kiss of the movie and what happens after ever after, and we give our verdict at the end. Enjoy the episode!
Jan 04, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Rene and Max end the month of Holiday Romcoms and 2020 with a viewing on the 2011 movie, New Year's Eve. They discuss how there are too many storylines in the film, how undercooked the romances in the film seem to be. and Rene acts out a fake dialogue between Garry Marshall and Hector Elizondo. This episode is well worth the listen, so press play!
Dec 28, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Merry Christmas! Rene and Max have decided to offer their Christmas tradition to the TENS and TENS of listeners by watching Love Actually and recording it as a special Christmas Bonus episode! There is a technical issue between minutes 56 - 60 of the episode (right around Hugh Grant's dance scene) that we left in, but it's just because we wanted this experience to be organic and not because both Rene and Max were already too inebriated to do much about it... So join the Bros for a Christmas Day ...
Dec 25, 2020•2 hr 25 min
This week Rene and Max continue their month of Holiday Romcoms by watching the 2006 classic, The Holiday! Rene gives his opinion on Jude Law and Cameron Diaz's levels of attractiveness, Max discusses why everyone needs an "Arthur" in their life, and the two of them discuss how much of a F***Boi Jasper is in the film. Have a listen and look out for a Xmas day surprise from the pod in a few days...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This week, Rene and Max continue to watch Holiday "Romcoms" and review the recent 2019 release, Last Christmas. They discuss how this movie doesn't really fit the "Romcom" moniker, how exactly this movie was even developed, and they spoil the movie by discussing their theories as to what the hell actually goes on in this film. This episode is short and sweet, so give it a listen!
Dec 14, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to "Season 2" of Bromancing The Stone! Rene and Max are embarking on a month of holiday Romcoms and they are starting by the most recent release, which is the October 2020 Netflix release, Holidate! There's discussions about the movie theater going experience, why strangers even have conversations in public, and Australians speaking Philadelphian slang. You'll have to listen to the episode to figure all that out, so press play and let's get into it!
Dec 07, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 1
