“Mrs. MacNeil, the problem with your daughter is not her bed; it's her brain.” 50 years ago, William Friedkin delivered what is considered by many to be the scariest movie ever made ... and it's the story of a 12-year-old girl. In honor of it's monumental anniversary, The Wives Colangelo are opening sp0o0oky season with THE EXORCIST. Rather than focus on the priests or what the film has to say about the crisis of faith, this is an episode centering on Chris and Regan MacNeil, and what THE EXORCI...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 26 min
“I really value when people use violence for me, it's actually one of my love languages” ARE YOU READY TO BE MESSY GAYS?! This week the Wives Colangelo are discussing the teen movie that has taken over the world, Emma Seligman's raunchy, raucous, and wild delight -- BOTTOMS. Let's talk about subverting teen tropes, allowing gay characters to be nightmares, finding humor in trauma, and dive into the discourse surrounding the film's release. ----- Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom --...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 39 min
“You're the most beautiful, exciting thing I've ever seen in my life and I don't know anything about you.” 50 years ago, George Lucas tried his hand at telling a nostalgic story inspired by his own teenage years and revolutionized the coming-of-age film forever. This week, The Wives Colangelo are joined by Bradford Oman (aka Ethan Anderton) to honor the half-of-a-century anniversary of AMERICAN GRAFFITI. They're talking about fast cars, boys trying to make sense of the world, what it feels like ...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 18 min
“Sensei, I’m scared that my other self will do something that I don’t know about…” One of the greatest animated films ever crafted, Satoshi Kon's PERFECT BLUE is a terrifying coming-of-age story of obsession, stolen identity, and the way the public at large feels entitled to consume the idea of young starlets. In discussing arguably the scariest movie ever covered on the podcast, The Wives Colangelo reflect on what it means to be a public figure, praise animated films not geared toward young aud...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 26 min
“That’s why we fought the Nazis? So you could have a mojito bar?!” The Wives Colangelo are heading back to middle school and becoming young women, Sandler family-style, with YOU ARE SO NOT INVITED TO MY BAT MITZVAH. Together the Wives talk about the benefits of watching coming-of-age stories about different cultures than your own, cry about the fact they're now old enough to see Adam Sandler in dad mode, and talk about how important it is to see a film depict the hardest relationship moment of a...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 16 min
"You see us as you want to see us — in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions" This Ends at Prom is celebrating its 3-year anniversary by closing out the Hughes/Ringwald trilogy and finally tackling the teen movie of all teen movies, THE BREAKFAST CLUB. The Wives Colangelo discuss what the film has to say about growing up, lamenting your teen years, the cruel hierarchy of high school, whether it's as problematic as contemporary audiences claim, and why the film remains a generati...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 41 min
"The quickest way to ruin a relationship with someone is to actually try to have a relationship with them." Book-to-film adaptations aren't easy, but what happens when a film script tries to cram two novels into one movie? Well, you get HOW TO DEAL. Joining The Wives Colangelo is Stephanie Gagnon from the Books in the Freezer podcast to talk about the film's literary source material, how her feelings about the film have changed over time, and edgy-era Mandy Moore. And for those keeping score at ...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 12 min
"Oh! I almost forgot my machine gun!" This is another reminder that coming-of-age stories aren't always about high school romance or breaking curfew, sometimes it's about being a deadly assassin forced to take a service industry job to evade suspicion. In the first instance of a film covered on the show with a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, the Wives Colangelo encourage you to enjoy BABY ASSASSINS. Who knew a film with so much gun-fu would also be such a heartfelt film about friendship, neurod...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 13 min
"You have *everything*, and still the world holds no joy, and yet you insist on making fun of those who *would* see it for its possibilities." It took nearly three years, but The Wives Colangelo have finally found a Cinderella story where we understand what the 'Ella' sees in the prince (other than Paolo Montalban being hot in the musical, of course). It's time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of EVER AFTER. Does BJ go on a rant about loving Melanie Lynskey? Yes. Can Harmony overcome her hatred...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 17 min
"Which religion should I be? Sometimes I just wish I’d been born one way or the other." It took over 40 years, but Kelly Fremon Craig's film adaptation of ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET was well worth the wait. The Wives Colangelo dive into a seminal favorite, wax poetic about how much they love Rachel McAdams, and even hear from the show's official tween correspondent, their 10-year-old niece, Roxie. ----- Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom ------ Roxie sometimes appears on h...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 41 min
“I have a brilliant beyond brilliant idea!” Believe it or not, but Disney's THE PARENT TRAP remake just turned 25 years old so The Wives Colangelo are celebrating a quarter of a century of Lindsay Lohan by discussing her debut feature. Joining the Wives this week is Jamie Jirak, an entertainment journalist, and critic who doubles as a die-hard fan of this film. We're talking twin dreams, the queer validation of Chessy, and determining once and for all if Meredith Blake is actually a villain. ---...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 16 min
"Hit me. I'm serious, I can't feel anything, hit me! Again, do it harder! I can't feel anything, this is so awesome!" The Wives Colangelo are ripping open wounds they didn't even know they had in order to talk about one of the most requested titles in honor of its 20th anniversary. What happens when your coming-of-age experience is, well, a little more than rough around the edges? We're talking about tough love, big emotions, and the always wonderful Holly Hunter. ------ Become a Patron! www.pat...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 44 min
"I wish my mother had given me lube when I was your age." Things have been a little bit too sugar, spice, and everything nice around these parts, so this week The Wives Colangelo are getting sexy! Listen in as the duo discusses women-led sex comedies, the concept of 'body counts,' talk about early "self-love" adventures, and fawn over the comedic hilarity of a star-studded cast. ------ Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom ------ Article Referenced It's Time to Stop Saying 'Me Love You...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 25 min
"Everyone is born, but not everyone is born the same. Some will grow to be butchers, or bakers, or candlestick makers. Some will only be really good at making Jell-O salad. One way or another, though, every human being is unique, for better or for worse." This week the Wives Colangelo are talking about falling in love with reading, the attachments children develop with their teachers, this movie serving as Danny DeVito's CITIZEN KANE, and of course, all of the queer themes hidden within a film a...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 25 min
"You have the power to make anything you want happen." TEEN WITCH might not be winning an Oscar anytime soon, but it's certainly a movie that so many of us hold near and dear. The Wives Colangelo are talking about the fashion, the nonsensical plot, the hilarious set pieces, the questionable behavior of everyone in this damn movie, and of course, the "Top That" rap. Is it a musical? Sometimes! Is it a blast? You know it! ------ Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom -------- Find the Sho...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min
“I wish I could live through something.” Y'all have been asking The Wives Colangelo to cover LADY BIRD for almost three years, and the time has finally arrived. Writer and filmmaker Drew Burnett Gregory joins the show to talk about Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age masterpiece and continue to scream about Laurie Metcalfe's Oscar snub. Don't forget to cue up some Dave Matthews Band and crush on the school's resident theatre boy! ------ Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom -------- Read Drew...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 32 min
"I took a photo of us, mid-embrace. When I am old and alone I will remember that I once held something truly beautiful." It's Harmony's birthday week which means whatever baby wants, baby gets. This year's birthday episode is Richard Ayoade's unconventional coming-of-age black comedy, SUBMARINE. The Wives Colangelo discuss seeing yourself in films that don't exactly showcase your lived experience, appreciate weirdo boys trying their best, and share a lot of personal stories related to the film. ...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 32 min
"My story doesn't begin with a boy. It begins with me." The Wives Colangelo are joined this week by the brilliant Mallory O'Meara to talk about the underseen should-be coming-of-age classic, HOW TO BUILD A GIRL. Together they agonize about what it's like to work in male-dominated industries, praise the always fantastic Beanie Feldstein, and preach the gospel of author Caitlin Moran. This movie is so much more than "ALMOST FAMOUS but for girls," so listen as they break it down! ------ Buy Girls M...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 31 min
"There's a place for us ... somewhere a place for us" As May-usical month comes to a close, the Wives Colangelo are talking about a musical that folks forget is also a coming-of-age story, WEST SIDE STORY. Let's talk about the changes Steven Spielberg made, praise Ariana DeBose's brilliant performance, and examine whether or not WEST SIDE STORY is a show better left in the past. ------ Morning Announcements Join the Soleil Space streaming platform and community today and start exploring a world ...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 34 min
"Creeping like a communist, it's knocking at our doors / Turning all our children into hooligans and whores!" BJ's birthday is just around the corner so The Wives Colangelo are tackling one of her all-time favorite films, the movie musical adaptation of REEFER MADNESS. They're talking propaganda! They're talking dark comedy! They're talking Kristen Bell in fetish gear! They're talking THE RETURN OF ALAN CUMMING! Eat the brownie, prom party, let's have a time. ------ Morning Announcements Join th...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Justin: "Hey, you're the girl from the beach." Kelly: "My friends call me Kelly for short." May-usical Month continues along with quite possibly the least favorable film ever covered on the show and one that has been loudly disavowed by the star. That's right, it's time for FROM JUSTIN TO KELLY. Harmony breaks down how this film came to be and The Wives Colangelo try their hardest not to short-circuit from laughter. SORRY, KELLY CLARKSON! ------ Morning Announcements Join the Soleil Space stream...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 13 min
“Do, do, do, do, do, do. Why isn’t the issue here who I am?!”” May-usical month is back with a vengeance ... and The Beatles! We're kicking off the month by celebrating Julie Taymor's psychedelic, underappreciated jukebox musical. We're talking about the adorable (and insufferable) coming-of-age experience of discovering The Beatles for the first time, why this film resonated so heavily with teen girls, and the fantastical approach the film takes to Vietnam and radicalization. ------ Morning Ann...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 38 min
“I want to take you out to dinner. Every time we go out we got to watch other people eat. Hell, I wanna eat too.” If you haven't seen Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle Reid's B.A.P.S., you haven't lived. This week The Wives Colangelo are joined by Lyvie Scott to talk about the criminally underseen satirical comedy about two Georgia homegirls thrust into the polite white society of a wealthy man in Beverly Hills. Let's talk about why this film deserves to be a cult classic, and why racism pushed t...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 33 min
"Why didn't you fight back?" Coming of age isn't always about prom dresses and virginity pacts, sometimes it's a lot more... raw. This week The Wives Colangelo are joined by the brilliant Vanessa Guerrero to discuss Julia Ducournau's coming-of-rage masterpiece, RAW. Together they discuss why cannibalism stories are so prominent in teen horror, what it feels like to put on femininity as a costume, and why it's so satisfying to watch someone just rip something apart with their teeth. ------ Become...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 30 min
"High school's better than junior high. They'll call you names, but not as much to your face." We're diving into the grandmother of cringe coming-of-age films by tackling Todd Solondz's magnificent WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE. Join the Wives Colangelo as they discuss laughing in the face of trauma, why Heather Matarazzo is a natural treasure, and why only '90s kids remember what a screwed-up time it was to grow up. ------ Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom ------- Article Referenced X ...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 26 min
We mustn't dwell, No, not today. We can't. Not on Rex Manning Day." You asked for it and we delivered. With Rex Manning Day right around the corner, it's time we finally tackled the cult phenomenon, EMPIRE RECORDS. The Wives Colangelo talk about the bangin' soundtrack, our celebrity crushes, wax poetic about films that are "just vibes," and Harmony shares a wild story about dealing with a shoplifter. ------ Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom ------- Find the Show on Twitter & In...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 31 min
"It's a perfect example of life imitating art imitating life." We're closing up sequel month with arguably the greatest teen slasher series in history and talking about SCREAM 2. Friend of the show and FREAKY screenwriter Michael Kennedy drops in from the set of his new horror film to give some extra love to his all-time favorite movie, and Harmony once again laments how the SCARY MOVIE franchise has warped her feelings about the SCREAM series. Sorry to the Randy stans, we're mean to him about t...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 28 min
"Remember who the real enemy is." As sequel month continues on, we're tackling a sequel that surpasses the original and represents the best installment of a franchise. That's right, we're reentering THE HUNGER GAMES! The Wives are talking about the increased political messaging, what was lost by maintaining a PG-13 rating, and why the film has only gotten more relevant with time. ------- Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom ------- Check out this book we name dropped! But Have You Rea...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 27 min
"Just because I didn't get my fairytale ending doesn't mean you shouldn't." Justice for Lilly Moscovitz!! Sometimes a movie gets a sequel ... and really shouldn't have gotten a sequel. This week The Wives Colangelo are returning to Genovia, and aren't exactly thrilled with the results. How dare Disney make us disappointed by a movie starring so many of our favorites AND written by Shonda Rhimes? Let's dive in and discuss what could have been done differently, what parts we genuinely still enjoy,...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 11 min
"I always liked the idea of being in charge of my future ... until it actually started happening." Sequel month continues as The Wives Colangelo go on summer vacation with the cast of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2. This week they're joined by writer and funnyman Zach Heltzel, who used to host the incredible Zetus Lepodcast: The Oral History of Disney Channel Original Movies. Together they talk about why this is the best HSM film of the bunch, how weird it is that the Disney Channel was clearly trying to...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 22 min
