Our special Christmas/New Years episode is on none other than BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY (directed by Sharon Maguire, starring Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, 2001) The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: Bridget, a single woman, starts a diary which focuses on aspects such as her weight, alcohol habit, eccentric family and love life (or lack thereof). However, her life changes when two men vie for her affection. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell 🥜: as always, we candidly discuss all aspects of the ...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 11
We are back! With a new episode on HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU (directed by Ken Kwapis, starring a big ensemble that includes Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Bradley Cooper and Justin Long, 2009). The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: the film follows nine people and their varying romantic lives/problems. Gigi, a common thread amongst the characters, consistently misreads all of her romantic partners' behaviors. She meets Alex along the way who helps her to interpret signs given to her by men. Our dis...
Dec 05, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 10
This week, we reflect on an absolute classic : NOTTING HILL (directed by Roger Michell, starring Hugh Grant & Julia Roberts, and written by the man who has written all your favourite British rom coms, Richard Curtis, 1999). The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: The life of a simple bookshop owner in Notting Hill, London changes dramatically when he meets the most famous film star in the world. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell 🥜: the usual rambunctiousness of our recons occurs as we hilariously rec...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 9
This week, we cover Adam Sandler’s take on a classic 60s * rom com: JUST GO WITH IT (directed by Dennis Dugan, starring Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Brooklyn Decker & Nicole Kidman, 2011). The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: On a weekend trip to Hawaii, a plastic surgeon convinces his loyal assistant to pose as his soon-to-be-divorced wife in order to cover up a careless lie he told to his much-younger girlfriend – but he ends up only complicating the situation further. Our discussion of it, in a...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 8
This week’s episode is on complete rom com perfection, an ideal specimen of the genre: HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS (directed by Donald Petrie, starring Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, 2003). The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: Benjamin is challenged by his co-workers to make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. On the other hand, Andie has to write an article on how to lose a man in... You guessed it, also 10 days! Thus, the madness ensues. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell 🥜: talking points ...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 7
In this week’s recon, we cover one of Netflix’s original odes to the teen rom com, THE KISSING BOOTH (directed by Vince Marcello, starring Joey King, Joel Courtney, Jacob Elordi, Molly Ringwald, 2018). The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: A high school student finds herself face-to-face with her long-term crush when she signs up to run a kissing booth with her bestie at the spring carnival, causing her life to take a complicated and exciting turn. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell 🥜: we have a rather ...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 6
This week, we go in deep with the unforgettable and star-studded CRAZY STUPID LOVE (directed by Glenn Ficarra & John Requa, starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, 2011). The plot, in a nutshell🥜: Cal, a middle-aged man, is heartbroken when his wife asks for a divorce. However, to get over his loss, he starts picking up girls at a bar at the insistence of his new-found friend, Jacob. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell🥜: this time we talk about actually serious top...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 5
In this week’s recon, we cover Julia Roberts’ 80s breakthrough role in MYSTIC PIZZA (directed by Donald Petrie, starring Annabeth Gish, Julia Roberts, Lili Taylor, Vincent D’Onofrio, 1988). The plot in a nutshell🥜: Sisters Daisy and Kat and their bestie Jojo work at a pizza outlet and face complications in their respective love lives until they find a perfect match. Our discussion of it in a nutshell🥜: we dissect the film and discuss serious topics like fainting at your own wedding, a hitchhik...
Aug 14, 2020•54 min•Ep. 4
In this week’s recon, we cover yet another classic, this time with a teen twist: CLUELESS (directed by Amy Heckerling, starring Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy & Paul Rudd, 1995). The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: Cher is a rich high school student who is learning to cope with adolescence and its problems. She also helps a new student gain popularity and, in the process, discovers her own feelings. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell 🥜: we examine the movie and debate its most cr...
Aug 05, 2020•58 min•Ep. 3
In this week’s recon, we cover an absolute rom com classic: THE HOLIDAY (directed by Nancy Meyers, starring Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law & Jack Black, 2006). The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: Two women, both troubled with guy problems, swap homes in each other’s countries where they each happen to meet a local guy and, maybe just fall in love. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell 🥜: we go in deep with this movie and discuss important topics such as the amount of time it takes rom com chara...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 2
Here it is: the very first episode of Only in the Movies! Join us for our first ever recon on a brand new Netflix romcom: DESPERADOS (directed by LP, starring Nasim Pedrad, Anna Camp, Lamorne Morris & Sarah Burns, 2020). The plot, in a nutshell 🥜: a panicked Wes rushes to Mexico – with her reluctant friends in tow – to try to delete a ranting email she sent to her new boyfriend. Our discussion of it, in a nutshell 🥜: we get into the nitty gritty details of this new romcom and ask each othe...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 1
Are you a hopeless romantic just waiting for your Mr Darcy - or should we say, Mark Darcy - to sweep you off your feet? Or are you more, um, realistic about the whole situation? Regardless of which category you fall under, this is the podcast for you! The girls at Only in the Movies do hilarious recons on the most AND least beloved romantic comedies of all time, all the while spilling the tea on their own life experiences - most of which have been far from movie magic. Follow us on Instagram! @o...
Jul 13, 2020•2 min
