Confessions of a Closet Romantic

Welcome to Confessions of a Closet Romantic, a sweet and sexy show highlighting the smartest, most engaging romantic stories on the big and small screen — sometimes books— that share a common takeaway.

I'm a writer, former film student and book reviewer who has loved romance forever — those hopeful, heartwarming and dramatic stories about sex, romance, connection and love. I've always felt shamed for loving this genre, but not anymore!

Every two weeks, I'll be your ridiculously enthusiastic, gushing, affectionate companion as we explore a diverse range of sexy, compelling love stories. Romance lovers, never feel shame, and never watch alone! Join me!

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Episodes

Can't Stop Extra: Unrequited Love, Sherlock Style

Send us a text In this extra episode, I talk about one of my favorite tiny romantic moments in the clever detective drama Sherlock. https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com The Christmas Scene (tag says "dearest Sherlock" not "Merry Christmas, Sherlock," even better): https://youtu.be/ulYsQ7-w4PU A fun video compilation of some of the best Sherlock moments: https://youtu.be/OJ8eQZLcfXA Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, please click share in your podcast app and tell your friends!...

Oct 09, 2020•9 min

All the Words Romance/Before Sunrise, Before Sunset & Destination Wedding

Send us a text In this episode, I talk about some of the wordiest rom coms ever, and why I can't get enough of these romances. Show notes at: http://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com This clip from Destination Wedding is the scene just prior to the one I discuss in this episode. You say puma, I say mountain lion, it's all hysterical: https://youtu.be/ICVNRU90Z-Q The Q&A scene from Before Sunrise: https://youtu.be/sbwzV4cN90I And the stop the car scene from Before Sunset: https://youtu.be/...

Oct 01, 2020•19 min

Can't Stop Extra: The Last Tycoon/The Matt Bomer Experience

Send us a text In this extra episode, I continue talking about the actor Matt Bomer, because I can't get enough of his performance in The Last Tycoon. Someone, rescue me… https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com The Last Tycoon trailer: https://youtu.be/KnRIv-QNtjg Pure glamor: https://condenaststore.com/featured/norma-shearer-and-irving-thalberg-in-a-garden-edward-steichen.html?product=poster Oh, this picture: https://artsmeme.com/2009/01/15/jewish-prince-of-hollywood/ More about F. Scott F...

Sep 25, 2020•9 min

The Grabby Kiss/Becoming Jane

Send us a text In this episode I talk about some of my favorite visual romantic tropes— like a grab and a kiss and passion in the woods, used so well in the movie Becoming Jane. Becoming Jane movie trailer: https://youtu.be/qmd-ej9Hx20 That Dance: https://youtu.be/mXoa7RcYT8M Emma proposal scene: https://youtu.be/LTgOLHxQ9mM More about Jane Austen's early life: https://www.notablebiographies.com/An-Ba/Austen-Jane.html Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, please click share in your podca...

Sep 18, 2020•17 min

Chemical Hearts: Back to Senior Year

Send us a text I'm revisiting the romantic ups and downs of senior year on this episode with the help of a fantastic new movie called Chemical Hearts. Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, please click share in your podcast app and tell your friends! Thanks for listening!

Sep 04, 2020•17 min

Goodbye Romance Shame/Mr Malcolm's List

Send us a text I'm finally saying goodbye to shame about loving romance, and talking about the book Mr. Malcolm's List. Show notes at confessionsofaclosetromantic.com Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, please click share in your podcast app and tell your friends! Thanks for listening!...

Sep 01, 2020•10 min

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