Witches, Send Good Things to Neal

EPISODE 30: Witches, Send Good Things to Neal PROMPTS: Lunar, Electricity, 30 This week on Curated by Chance, Neal and Lauren celebrate their 30th episode with two cinematic classics—one romantic, one groundbreaking. Lauren takes a deep dive into Moonstruck (1987), the beloved romantic comedy starring Cher and Nicolas Cage. From its theatrical dialogue to its fairy tale-like storytelling, she explores what makes this film such a timeless classic. She also discusses the film’s Italian-American identity, Cher’s Oscar-winning performance, and why this movie is secretly one of the best-written rom-coms of all time. Plus, Lauren shares why Moonstruck is a personal favorite (and her dad’s favorite, too). Neal takes us back to the early days of cinema with A Trip to the Moon (1902), the legendary silent film by Georges Méliès. He explains how Méliès, a magician turned filmmaker, pioneered special effects, cinematic storytelling, and even matte painting. From the iconic moon face with a rocket in its eye to the film’s hand-painted frames, Neal breaks down why this film remains a foundational piece of movie history. Lauren’s Topic: Moonstruck (1987) Stream the film here Neal’s Topic: Georges Méliès & A Trip to the Moon (1902) Stream the movie here Or check YouTube! Leave Neal a review on his Rom-Com book HERE! Support the show on Patreon HERE Follow the show and its creators on Instagram: The Show - @curatedbychance Lauren - @paisleylo Neal - @nealefischer E-mail us: curatedbychance@gmail.com Hear Neal each week on Triviality Podcast. Subscribe now! Listen to Lauren on Miss Information Podcast! Subscribe now! Buy Neal’s next two books out now and pre-order his newest books below! Christmas Ultimate Trivia Book (out now!) Rom-Com Ultimate Trivia Book (out now!) Pre-Order "The Totally Awesome World Of..." Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices