This Ends at Prom

May (2002) Oct 31, 2024

"So many pretty parts and no pretty wholes."

Happy Halloween, Prom Party! The Wives Colangelo are closing out the most wonderful time of the year by diving into Lucky McKee's indie horror masterpiece, May. Grab your scissors and pile of doll parts because topics this week include the dreaded "things would be different if the roles were reversed" conversation, trying to determine what the inverse of pansexuality is, gushing about Angela Bettis, Anna Faris, Jeremy Sisto, and James Duval, and attempting to tackle the loneliness epidemic.

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Article Referenced

Cult Projections' interview with Lucky McKee: https://www.cultprojections.com/interviews/interview-with-lucky-mckee

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Wendell & Wild (2022) Oct 24, 2024

"Maybe demons aren’t the most trustworthy beings to make a deal with?"

Spooky season continues on with the best stop-motion movie from Henry Selick to watch during Halloween, and we're not talking about the one with Jack Skellington. Join The Wives Colangelo for the gateway horror movie with the best ska and punk soundtrack imaginable, WENDELL & WILD. Discussions this week include navigating thoughts of mortality, introducing children to the concept of the school-to-prison pipeline, and what it means to fight your inner demons.

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Departing Seniors w/ director Clare Cooney! Oct 17, 2024

"Well, the idea that there was any control to begin with is a f*cking illusion. There's only one thing in the universe we have even the tiniest bit of control over -- ourselves."

Y'all wanna hear an episode about independent filmmaking and telling passionate stories? In a special spooky season treat, The Wives Colangelo are joined by director Clare Cooney to talk about her latest feature film, the queer supernatural high school slasher, DEPARTING SENIORS. Together the trio discuss the horror movies that inspired the picture, the evolution of the "final girl," and what it was like to work with Yani "Paolo Valisari in the Lizzie McGuire Movie" Gellman after years of acting in horror movies.

Check out DEPARTING SENIORS now on Tubi TV or on VOD.

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The Guest (10th Anniversary) Oct 10, 2024

"Never let anyone pick on you. Otherwise, you'll carry it with you the rest of your life."

10 years ago, Adam Wingard, Simon Barrett, Dan Stevens, and Maika Monroe joined forces to make one of the best indie action thrillers set on Halloween, THE GUEST. This is the movie that introduced genre fans to Dan Stevens and proved that Wingard and Barrett could do more than just horror. A decade later, The Wives Colangelo are here to discuss why the film makes for a perfect Halloween watch, and why more people need to listen to 20-year-old girls when they think the vibes are off about a handsome man!

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Interview Referenced

The Dissolve: "Adam Wingard, Simon Barrett, and Dan Stevens on The Guest, and its place in their big plan" https://thedissolve.com/features/interview/760-adam-wingard-simon-barrett-and-dan-stevens-on-the-/

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) w/ Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble Oct 03, 2024

"Whatever you do... don't fall asleep."

A Nightmare on Elm Street is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, so The Wives Colangelo are joined by guests Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble of The Horror Movie Survival Guide podcast to talk about the slasher greatness of Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger, why practical effects will always reign supreme, and why Heather Langenkamp's Nancy Thompson is the ultimate final girl. We're pretending palm trees exist in Ohio, remembering a time when Johnny Depp was someone worth pining, and paying our respects to teen horror maestro, the late, great Wes Craven.

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Wolfwalkers (2020) w/ Leigh Monson Sep 26, 2024

"We didn’t know the Wolfwalkers were real. That you were people."

Inside you, there are two wolves... and they're both gay and looking for family and community who love you unconditionally. This week The Wives Colangelo are joined by film critic Leigh Monson to discuss one of the most criminally underseen coming-of-age animated films of the last decade, the incredible WOLFWALKERS from Cartoon Saloon. Together the trio discusses the film's queer metaphors, gush about beautiful storybook animation, and discuss whether or not the film was snubbed at the Oscars.

Find out how to support The Animation Guild at https://www.tagnegotiations2024.com/

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Inside Out (2015) Sep 19, 2024

"Crying helps me slow down and obsess over the weight of life's problems."

This Ends at Prom's month of animation continues with a Pixar film about an 11-year-old girl that made grown adults sob to the point of dry heaving. It's the movie where even feelings have feelings, so The Wives Colangelo are gonna have a whole lot of them with INSIDE OUT. Let's discuss which parts make BJ and Harmony cry, explain why all emotions are important emotions, and celebrate the fact Richard Kind finally makes an appearance on the show!

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Articles Referenced

Inside Out Wrecked Me — And Inside Out 2 Wrecked Me For Very Different Reasons: https://www.slashfilm.com/1602856/inside-out-wrecked-me-inside-out-2-wrecked-me-for-very-different-reasons/

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Nimona (2023) Sep 12, 2024

"Kids. Little kids. They grow up believing that they can be a hero if they drive a sword into the heart of anything different. And I'm the monster?"

To help raise awareness of the fight of The Animation Guild's quest for a better contract, The Wives Colangelo are kicking off a month of celebrating recently released animated coming-of-age films and starting with NIMONA. Let's talk about queerness, introducing heavy themes to children, not shying away from issues of mental health, and BJ breaks her record for the time it takes to start crying in an episode! IT'S TIME TO BREAK STUFF, LET'S GET METAL!

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Articles Referenced

Why Megan Ellison Saved Nimona: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/megan-ellison-saved-nimona-1235832043/

Seeing Nimona With A Crowd Of Queer Kids Was One Of The Best Moviegoing Experiences Of My Life: https://www.slashfilm.com/1488314/seeing-nimona-with-crowd-queer-kids-best-moviegoing-experiences-of-my-life/

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Booksmart (2019) Aug 29, 2024

"We are not one-dimensional. We are smart and fun!"

This Ends at Prom turns four this week, which means we're finally seniors! To celebrate, we're honoring five years of BOOKSMART, one of the best teen girl movies of the 21st century and a perfect time capsule of millennial nostalgia and liberal politics. BJ admits that she's a lot more like Beanie Feldstein's Molly than she'd ever care to admit, Harmony gushes over how much she loves Skyler Gisondo and Bille Lourd, and together they try to figure out why BOOKSMART continues to get outshined by LADY BIRD.

THANK YOU FOR AN INCREDIBLE FOUR YEARS, PROM PARTY! WE LOVE YOU!

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The Virgin Suicides (1999) w/ Miranda Zickler Aug 22, 2024

"We knew the girls were really women in disguise, that they understood love, and even death, and that our job was merely to create the noise that seemed to fascinate them."

Sofia Coppola's directorial debut delivered the world a new look at the Lisbon Sisters, undeniably feminine atmospheric filmmaking, an examination of the way men examine women, and generations of women responded by romanticizing their pain and aestheticizing turmoil as a means of processing negative emotions. This week, the Wives Colangelo are joined by a dear friend of the show, Miranda Zickler, to discuss why THE VIRGIN SUICIDES is a seminal film and one of the most important films in the teen girl canon.

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Whip It (15th Anniversary) Aug 15, 2024

"You really need to stop shoving your psychotic idea of '50s womanhood down my throat."

15 years ago, Drew Barrymore and Elliot Page joined forces to deliver a fresh new take on the teenage girl's coming-of-age experience with WHIP IT. Not only did the film help introduce roller derby to the masses, but it proved there's more to girlhood than beauty pageants and pleasing Marcia Gay Harden. Pick out your derby name and get ready to jam, because The Wives Colangelo are ready to run the rink.

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Article Mentioned

Feministing - Whip It: A Great Female Empowerment Story

(https://feministing.com/2009/10/02/whip-it-a-great-female-empowerment-story/)

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Blockers (2018) Aug 08, 2024

"This is not a big deal. They're teenage girls. They have sex. Do you, like, freak out when you see a bee f*cking a flower?"

Finally, a movie that actually ends at prom! This week the Wives Colangelo are discussing Kay Cannon's criminally underrated parent-child prom night comedy, BLOCKERS. Let us discuss Dad-mode John Cena, honor yet another Kathryn Newton performance, talk about parents needing to learn to let go of their kids, and wonder if this was the the death knell of studio-distributed sex comedies.

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Article Mentioned

Autostraddle: “Blockers” Is Shockingly Sex-Positive, Feminist and Gay (https://www.autostraddle.com/blockers-is-shockingly-sex-positive-feminist-and-gay-417348/)

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Step Up (2006) w/ William Bibbiani Aug 01, 2024

"Do I look like I own tights?"

This week the Wives Colangelo are diving back into the world of dance movies and finally tackling STEP UP. Joining your hosts is film critic and podcaster William Bibbiani, who makes a strong argument as to why the STEP UP franchise is the best film franchise out there. Let's talk about the uncomfortable era of white boys appropriating hip-hop culture, lay the groundwork for eventual discussions on the sequels, and figure out why STEP UP became the winner of the dance movie wars of the 2000s.

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10 Things I Hate About You (25th Anniversary) Jul 25, 2024

"But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all."

195 episodes ago, The Wives Colangelo covered 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, the movie that inspired the podcast's existence in the first place. Harmony came down HARD on the film and BJ had an existential crisis about it. But that was before Harmony became well-versed in the ways of teen girl movies, so in honor of the show's 200th episode and the 25th anniversary of the film, it's time the movie is given a closer look. Has Harmony's feelings about Kat Stratford and Patrick Verona changed? Can BJ get through the episode without crying? (Spoiler: NO) Listen in and find out!

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Legally Blonde (2001) w/ Bobbi Miller Jul 18, 2024

“I’ll show you how valuable Elle Woods can be.”

The Wives Colangelo have held off on covering LEGALLY BLONDE until there was a guest wanting to talk about the film that was deserving of Ms. Elle Woods and culture critic Bobbi Miller is here to join This Ends at Prom in finally giving our favorite Cosmo girl/lawyer her due. This week the show discusses the anti-femme hate of the 2000s, why Jennifer Coolidge is a national treasure, and why doing something out of spite is sometimes the best way to learn about yourself.

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Gidget (65th Anniversary) Jul 11, 2024

"I'm no dame!"

65 years ago, a blonde small fry played by Sandra Dee picked up a surf board, showed the boys at the beach what she was made of, and completely changed the world. No, really. In honor of the anniversary of the teen beach movie that started it all, GIDGET, The Wives Colangelo are diving in deep and discussing the groundbreaking source material, how a teenage girl is responsible for popularizing surfing in the continental United States, and look at how unintentionally gay this movie is and has always been.

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Article Referenced

Gidget: The Story of Hollywood's First Surfing Star (https://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/gidget-the-story-of-hollywoods-first-surfing-star)

Just a Doll in Dungarees: Revisiting Gidget (https://the-toast.net/2014/07/16/just-doll-dungarees-revisiting-gidget/)

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Cadet Kelly (2002) Jul 05, 2024

Cadet Captain Jennifer Stone: "You're on my list, maggot!" Kelly Collins: "You'd be on mine if I had one!"

Some folks celebrate the 4th of July in the States as Independence Day, but here at This Ends at Prom we're honoring the queer tension of the military school propaganda disguised as a Disney Channel Original Movie, CADET KELLY. We've got Lizzie McGuire and Kim Possible doing aggressive drill team dance-offs and Gary Cole demanding to be called "Sir." This is a shorter episode so you can get back to eating food off the grill, blowing off fireworks, and plotting how to overthrow this ridiculously corrupt government before November. AT EASE, MAGGOTS!!

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Article Referenced

Hilary Duff Didn't Realize Cadet Kelly Was a Queer Icon: https://www.out.com/film/2022/1/20/hilary-duff-didnt-realize-cadet-kelly-was-queer-icon

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Crush (2022) Jun 27, 2024

"Is she in slow motion again?"

As Pride Month comes to a close, The Wives Colangelo are diving into a sapphic romantic comedy that's so sweet it'll give you a cavity with CRUSH (2022). Would a pun be enough to steal your heart? Have you ever done something you're not good at just to get closer to your crush? Has your mom given you a glow-in-the-dark dental dam? Let's dive in!

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Article Referenced

The Crush Drama, Explained: https://www.out.com/celebs/2021/12/09/aulii-cravalho-calls-queer-rom-com-co-star-rowan-blanchard-biphobic

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The Hot Chick (2002) Jun 20, 2024

"Come on, it's not every day that your best friend grows a penis."

It's been a while since The Wives Colangelo tackled a body-swap movie, so they're throwing good taste out the window and giving THE HOT CHICK a fair shake. Everyone remembers all of the problematic elements, but do you remember all of the heart? It's a complicated movie starring a super close-minded jerk, but for a movie trying to profit off of shock value, there's a shocking amount of pro-teen girl goodness in this odd time capsule.

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Article Referenced

An Interview with Rob Schneider: https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/12/12/an-interview-with-rob-schneider

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Sleepaway Camp (1983) Jun 13, 2024

"What's her problem anyway? She don't eat, she don't talk, she don't do anything!"

You didn't think The Wives Colangelo were going to write and and release a book about SLEEPAWAY CAMP and not do an episode on it, did you? Years in the making, This Ends at Prom finally tackles one of the most important and impactful films for both of the hosts, give a sneak peek at some of the conversations that can be found in their book, and discuss why this low-budget slasher still has merit after all these years. Meet us at the waterfront after the social, hide your curling irons, and hike up those shorts, because we're heading to Camp Arawak!

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The Iron Claw (2023) w/ Alex Steed Jun 06, 2024

"Ever since I was a child, people said my family was cursed. Mom tried to protect us with God. Dad tried to protect us with wrestling."

It's Harmony's birthday so The Wives Colangelo are honoring her teen girl experience by talking about one of the most important things to her coming-of-age: professional wrestling. And there's no better way to dissect growing up in a masculine space and the crushing pressure of the patriarchy than to talk about Sean Durkin's phenomenal film, THE IRON CLAW. Joining the team is returning guest and dear friend Alex Steed, who is tagging in to tackle the beautiful, heartbreaking, and complicated world of manhood.

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Lemonade Mouth (2011) w/ Michael Varrati May 30, 2024

"Poets, geniuses, revolutionaries. Lemonade Mouth has been called all of these things. But the real story, the story of our band came to be, is a mystery to them all."

May-usical Month comes to a close with an all-time great Disney Channel Original Movie and arguably the best made-for-TV teen movie about a fake band, ever, LEMONADE MOUTH! This week the Wives Colangelo are joined by returning guest Michael Varrati to talk about DCOMs as baby's first cult films, why this movie transcends its target audience, and we say a prayer to Lesbian Jesus.

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Article Discussed

10 Years of Lemonade Mouth: The Perfect DCOM (https://oberlinreview.org/23546/arts/10-years-of-lemonade-mouth-the-perfect-disney-channel-original-movie/)

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Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) May 23, 2024

"Seventeen and you can't stop me! Seventeen and you won't boss me! You cannot control me father! Daddy's girl's a fucking monster!"

It's BJ's birthday so to celebrate the Wives Colangelo are getting goth, singing their faces off, and making sure their organ payments are on time as to not face the Repo Man. That's right, it's finally time for REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA! What's up with the Vaseline filter? Is this Paris Hilton's best role? And where exactly does that Zydrate come from? These questions and more are answered in this week's episode.

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Darren Lynn Bousman for Filmmaker Magazine: https://filmmakermagazine.com/4773-freak-show-by-andr-salas/

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Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen 20th Anniversary May 16, 2024

“It was the first time I realized that absolute reality could be so much more fun than fantasy"

While this one might only be a musical on a technicality, the theatrical, over-the-top, explosive feelings of CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE DRAMA QUEEN were worth talking about! Lindsay Lohan is a compulsive liar and Megan Fox is the meanest, hottest girl in school, what more could you want? This week The Wives Colangelo discuss falling in love with rock stars, making friends with wildly different parents than your own, and the hilarity of Carol Kane committing to the theater teacher bit.

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Article Discussed

Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen‘s Exuberance Is Still Delightful 20 Years Later (https://www.pastemagazine.com/comedy/confessions-of-a-teenage-drama-queen/confessions-of-a-teenage-drama-queens-exuberance-is-still-delightful-20-years-later)

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Fame (1980) May 09, 2024

“I mean, if I don't have a personality of my own, so what? I'm an actress! I can put on as many personalities as I want!"

The Wives Colangelo are tackling one of the very few movies This Ends at Prom will ever cover to have won an Oscar, let alone two! That's right, it's time to audition for FAME. This week's discussions include coming-of-age in a landscape that already treats you like an adult, why Irene Cara is a tour de force, and gush about working-class dads who love their sons.

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FAME Dared To Tell The Truth About Making It In Show Business: https://thespool.net/reviews/movies/fame-review/

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Mean Girls (2024) May 02, 2024

“I will grind you to sand beneath my Louboutin heel."

One of the most important teen movies in history was given the musical treatment this year, but the studios certainly didn't make that clear! The Wives Colangelo are kicking off MAYusical month 2024 with MEAN GIRLS: THE MUSICAL (THE MOVIE)! Let's talk about Renee Rapp's legendary press tour, updating the characters and jokes (or lack thereof) for a new generation, and the unfair ruthlessness of Gen Z's TikTok reviews of the film and one particular performance...

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BJ's Review of Mean Girls! https://www.slashfilm.com/1489450/mean-girls-2024-movie-musical-review/

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Mystic Pizza (1988) Apr 25, 2024

“Kat, such a good girl. Where did we go wrong with her sister Daisy?"

The coming-of-age of three young Portuguese-American friends who work at a pizza parlor in a seaside Connecticut town, MYSTIC PIZZA tells three different stories of girls growing up, learning about love, and trying to figure out what's in the secret sauce of the best pizza in town. This week the Wives Colangelo are worshipping working-class women with big hair, thirsting after a weirdly hot Vincent D’Onofrio, mocking rich WASP names like "Steamer," and telling a very special story from Harmony!

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Superstar (1999) Apr 18, 2024

“There was only one way I'd ever get what I wanted. I would have to become exactly like those people l saw getting kissed in the movies. I would have to become: a superstar."

25 years ago, Molly Shannon brought her beloved Saturday Night Live character to the big screen with a hilarious coming-of-age film filled with actors in their 30s playing high schoolers, an abundance of references to old made-for-TV movies, Will Ferrell as Jesus, multiple scenes of a girl making out with a tree, and sketch comedy legends doing what they do best to give us SUPERSTAR. This week the Wives Colangelo pay their respects to Mary Katherine Gallagher by praising a movie about yearning, developing a personality based on the media you consume, and ridiculously quotable one-liners.

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Lisa Frankenstein (2024) Apr 11, 2024

“Life sucks and people are jerk-offs."

We're only four months into 2024 and we've already got a killer coming-of-RAGE story to talk about, Zelda Wililams and Diablo Cody's LISA FRANKENSTEIN! The Wives Colangelo discuss '80s teen comedies, the glory of being an actual weird girl, the return of Diablo Cody to the teen girl horror space, and we hear from This Ends at Prom's official pre-teen correspodent, Roxie Allen (who has made this film her entire personality). Dig in, weirdos!

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BJ's Review of Lisa Frankenstein at /Film: https://www.slashfilm.com/1511029/lisa-frankenstein-review/

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The Crush (1993) w/ Sarah Marshall Apr 04, 2024

“Just goes to show you, Nick. You can never be too careful."

The incomparable Sarah Marshall joins The Wives Colangelo this week to tackle one of the prickliest teen girl movies out there, and celebrate the feature film debut of Alicia Silverstone with THE CRUSH. Let's talk about the deeply weird true story behind the film, try to figure out the logistics of putting a functional carousel in an attic, and the effectiveness of weaponizing bees. The show gets into some weird and dark territory, but with Sarah Marshall around, there's still plenty of laughs to be had.

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 & 2 Mar 28, 2024

“You can torture us and bomb us and burn our districts to the ground. But do you see that? Fire is catching... And if we burn... you burn with us!"

Sequel month comes to an end as The Wives Colangelo close the chapter of THE HUNGER GAMES trilogy. This week the show tackles the financial decisions to split the story into two movies, discuss the film's (unfortunate) continued relevance, and honor Donald Sutherland - the current frontrunner for the male actor who has appeared in the most movies discussed on the show thus far. Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favor.

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Bring It On Again (2004) w/ Tara Giancaspro Mar 21, 2024

“I want you to know that just by trying out today, you're already a winner. Unless of course you get cut, in which case, technically a loser."

Bring it? Oh, it's already been brought-en. Sequel month continues as the wives finally dive back into the cheerleading juggernaut franchise with BRING IT ON AGAIN, and are joined by writer, musician, and all-around badass, Tara Giancaspro. Together they discuss old school mascots, the effectiveness of cheering in family heirloom pearls, and wonder why this film is so forgotten for being shockingly hilarious.

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The Rage: Carrie 2 (25th Anniversary) Mar 14, 2024

“I always wanted to be one of the shiny, happy people.."

Sequel month continues with an oft-maligned legacy sequel, THE RAGE: CARRIE 2. The Wives Colangelo discuss the wild production history, praise the film's ahead-of-its-time themes, wonder whether or not Rachel was secretly in love with Lisa, and crown Walter the dog as Horror's Goodest Boy Who Doesn't Want To Be In a Horror Movie. They're all gonna laugh at you, but that's okay ... just crucify them with some CDs.

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How A Largely Forgotten Stephen King Movie Sequel Does What The Original Never Could (https://www.slashfilm.com/1530776/forgotten-stephen-king-movie-sequel-the-rage-carrie-2-good-actually/)

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) Mar 07, 2024

“I punched a werewolf in the face."

Sequel month is back and The Wives Colangelo are continuing on their adventures through the TWILIGHT franchise with the third installment, ECLIPSE. Let's talk about weird flashback sequences, PG-13 violence, try to resist making fun of "newborn vampires," and wonder if the Wives will once again be on Team Charlie. Will Harmony like this one better than NEW MOON? Listen in and find out!

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Girls Just Want To Have Fun (1985) Feb 29, 2024

“My daydream was always the same - that some day, I was going to get to Chicago, because that's where they make Dance TV."

This week The Wives Colangelo are heading back to the 1980s and dancing to their hearts' content with GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN. Does doing backflips automatically mean you're the best dancer? Why didn't we teach white girls with curly hair what to do other than brush them out into frizz? Will anyone ever be as cool as Helen Hunt in a grasshopper hat? Let's try to answer these questions and so much more.

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Sinful Cinema: Girls Just Want to Have Fun: https://rb.gy/ww78ie

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Freeway (1996) w/ Elizabeth Teets Feb 22, 2024

“Mister, I'm a person!"

Women in prison! True Crime! Sleaze! Revenge! This week This Ends at Prom getting filthy, sleazy, and seeing a version of Reese Witherspoon that would inspire the real-life Elle Woods to kick ass in court with Matthew Bright's FREEWAY. Joining the Wives Colangelo is comedian, host, and author Elizabeth Teets as the trio dive into one of the edgiest teen films of the 1990s. You'll be shouting "EL SEXO" with a southern accent in no time!

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To All The Boys I've Loved Before (2018) Feb 15, 2024

“I write a letter when I have a crush so intense I don't know what else to do."

You never forget your first love, and for Lara Jean Covey, all of those loves happening at once makes for one hell of an emotional rollercoaster. In honor of Valentine's Day, The Wives Colangelo are discussing TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE and talking about teen romance films that aren't "rom-coms," the wild swing Netflix took in allowing the hot tub tape scene to play out, and BJ reads a love letter from Harmony on air!

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Jennifer's Body, 15 Years Later Feb 08, 2024

“Hell is a teenage girl."

15 years ago, Diablo Cody and Karyn Kusama joined forces to create one of the best teen girl films of all time, JENNIFER'S BODY. Critics didn't understand it, it was marketed for an audience that was never going to love it, but the die-hard fans who knew the truth kept it alive. Now, reclaimed 15 years later, we're revisiting the film and talking about the journey it went on from cult-hit to bonafide teen classic, and embracing the return of Diablo Cody to teen girl horror comedy with LISA FRANKENSTEIN.

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Vulture: Megan Fox and Karyn Kusama Revisit the Jennifer’s Body Backlash (https://www.vulture.com/2019/10/megan-fox-karyn-kusama-talk-jennifers-body-at-beyond-fest.html)

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Persepolis (2007) Feb 01, 2024

“Life isn't absurd! Some people give their lives for freedom."

The coming-of-age experience can be an especially terrifying time, but when you're navigating your teenage years against the backdrop of political unrest and revolution, every decision you make becomes a political one. This week The Wives Colangelo are talking about Marjane Satrapi's PERSEPOLIS and discussing what it means to be punk in the face of oppression, having an identity crisis, and the importance of consuming international media as a means of unlearning propaganda.

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What's On: 'Persepolis' depicts a world in which the personal is always political  https://www.sbs.com.au/whats-on/article/persepolis-depicts-a-world-in-which-the-personal-is-always-political/545ns8nq0?fbclid=IwAR13NQU40-VfM5OpooWRyVDrVb0LkqLYZcOv8by1dR7FL5_12WQP9NEDbnU

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The Florida Project (2017) Jan 25, 2024

“I can always tell when adults are about to cry."

Who gets to decide what makes a "good" childhood? This week the Wives Colangelo are talking about one of their favorite filmmakers and one of the most honest looks at the coming-of-age experience for kids often shaped by pity, Sean Baker's THE FLORIDA PROJECT. Let's talk about the ethics of ripping off rich people, independent play, and the impact of having just one adult figure to actually care about your well being.

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The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) w/ Bill Bria Jan 18, 2024

“FAIR IS FAIR!"

This week we're traveling back to 1985 and covering one of our most requested titles, THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN. The Wives Colangelo are joined by film critic, podcaster, and pop culture writer Bill Bria to talk about teen exploitation cinema, what it means to become a symbol without your consent, Pat Benatar's killer title track, and debate the ethics in owning fan-made Billie Jean merchandise.

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Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999) Jan 11, 2024

“One sin MINOR and my life is a living black hole!"

Zetus Lapetus! The Queen of Disney Channel Original Movies is turning 25 and The Wives Colangelo are celebrating by embracing our inner supernova girl and discussing ZENON: GIRL OF THE 21ST CENTURY. Let's talk about how 1999's version of evil tech billionaires stand up to our current hellscape, what ZENON has in common with Diablo Cody teenspeak, and read Margie's horrible duster jackets to filth. Join us for a totally lunarious episode.

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Spirited Away (2001) Jan 04, 2024

“Once you do something, you never forget. Even if you can't remember."

The Wives Colangelo are kicking off 2024 by returning to the beautiful world of Hayao Miyazaki and letting themselves get ... SPIRITED AWAY. What better film can capture the feeling of starting anew without even realizing that you're doing it? A coming-of-age film that incorporates Japanese folklore, issues of employment discrimination, appreciating solitude, and learning independence? What more could you ask for?

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Filmed in Ether: OF GROWING UP AND ALONE: 20 YEARS OF SPIRITED AWAY

https://www.filmedinether.com/features/of-growing-up-and-alone-20-years-of-spirited-away/

CBR: The Real Japanese Folklore and Mythology Behind the Story of Spirited Away

https://www.cbr.com/spirited-away-anime-film-real-japanese-folklore-mythology-inspiration/

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No Hard Feelings (2023) Dec 28, 2023

“You're nineteen, grow up!"

Listen up, fellow maneaters! Another year is coming to a close so The Wives Colangelo are ending 2023 with an unconventional coming-of-age story, NO HARD FEELINGS with Jennifer Lawrence and Andrew Barth Feldman. Let's talk about getting your life together in your 30s, giving teenagers the space to figure out their own paths, hating on helicopter parents, and the different meanings behind "growing up."

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Ghost World (2001) w/ Lucé Tomlin-Brenner Dec 21, 2023

“I just hate all these extroverted, obnoxious, pseudo-bohemian losers."

The Wives Colangelo are finally tackling one of the most requested films since starting the pod, and the ultimate teen girl movie for anyone who has ever felt like everybody around them is just too stupid. Joining this week is comedian, film maven, and podcaster Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. It's time to talk about being a genuine weirdo, becoming fascinated with much older men, how living in Northeast Ohio fundamentally changes your brain, and embracing our inner Enid, Seymour, and Rebecca all at once in what is the longest episode of the show yet!

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Little Women (1994) Dec 14, 2023

“I should have been a great many things."

With the holidays right around the corner, it's time to finally dive into a yearly tradition for many people, and celebrate the snowy season with the March sisters and watch LITTLE WOMEN. Harmony has never seen it and BJ cries about it constantly, so where do The Wives Colangelo end up discussing Louisa May Alcott's legendary tale? Listen in and find out!

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The New York Times: ‘Little Women’ - An Oral History of the 1994 Adaptation

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/12/movies/little-women.html

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Anastasia (1997) Dec 07, 2023

“I guess every lonely girl would hope she's a princess."

Once upon a December, Don Bluth scared the absolute crap out of Disney by making his own princess movie, the beloved animated feature, ANASTASIA. This week the Wives Colangelo discuss the animation style, how the film fits in the landscape of the Disney Renaissance, why Anya is the role model every little girl needs, and try to figure out the true lore of Rasputin.

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/Film: Why Anastasia's Dimitri Is The Best Animated Love Interest

https://www.slashfilm.com/1093172/why-anastasias-dimitri-is-the-best-animated-love-interest/

Cartoon Research: Royal Treatment: Looking Back at “Anastasia”

https://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/royal-treatment-the-25th-anniversary-of-anastasia/?fbclid=IwAR35_Eo6x88oXc3Jqor3keIWeRPo5uI1KQF0GcPNB1z3gz2h2SPf9IlbiQI

Cartoon Brew: Don Bluth and Gary Goldman’s ‘Anastasia’ Is 20 Years Old Today

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/classic/don-bluth-gary-goldmans-anastasia-20-years-old-today-154858.html?fbclid=IwAR0dji9-1Q2jbgz2mREIJD9MepEhhIsAxZeL6poeoBRRbiQGw32gAw3viDw

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Center Stage (2000) Nov 30, 2023

“I'm the best goddamn dancer In The American Ballet Academy…” Who the hell are you?"

Before the dance movie craze went wild enough to constitute its own parody film, there was CENTER STAGE. This week the Wives Colangelo spotlight the phenomenal choreography, praise Zoe Saldana's breakthrough performance, try to make sense of all the hate this film got post-STEP UP, and explain why the flimsy storyline doesn't actually matter.

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Shondaland: 20 Years After Its Release, 'Center Stage' Still Holds Up https://www.shondaland.com/inspire/a32451411/center-stage-20-anniversary/?fbclid=IwAR1zhQYU0eITJ5n5bDz51lmU9qCQUmVHlBuurC-0ttzLVlIO1CDccxt2tQs

Refinery29: Why Zoe Saldana’s Big Center Stage Moment Feels Bittersweet, 20 Years Later https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/05/9717633/zoe-saldana-center-stage-20th-anniversary?fbclid=IwAR3zoDuRnVzeCyRwTO77nlLmghxxUEVK2VIaXN6PZs7sxcgc3zZXg9WuPLM

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Addams Family Values (1996) Nov 23, 2023

"We cannot break bread with you"

If you're an American, how old were you when you first learned the truth about Thanksgiving? Did you have great parents? A private school education? Or did you learn because Wednesday Addams radicalized you? With an episode landing on Thanksgiving here in the States, The Wives Colangelo are talking about the film that established Wednesday Addams as the protagonist of all things Addams Family, and complaining about how Hollywood was too afraid of how powerful Joan Cusack would be if they let her play sexy and funny more often. Let this episode be your escape from whatever nonsense is being argued about at your dinner table.

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Articles Referenced

Nerdist: https://nerdist.com/article/addams-family-values-wednesday-thanksgiving-speech-scene-holiday-lessons-about-history-native-americans-christina-ricci/

The Mary Sue: https://www.themarysue.com/addams-family-values-is-a-perfect-thanksgiving-movie-the-best-addams-family-adaptation/

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Marie Antoinette (2006) Nov 16, 2023

"Letting everyone down would be my greatest unhappiness."

With PRISCILLA coming to theaters, now is the perfect time for The Wives Colangelo to finally dive into the filmography of Sofia Coppola. A polarizing film upon release, Coppola's anachronistic costume drama reveled in the teenage excitement of France's most notorious queen, and delivered a candy-coating musing on coming-of-age, excess, and the freedom to do whatever you want.

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An Oral History of Sofia Coppola's 'Marie Antoinette': https://www.vogue.com/article/oral-history-of-marie-antoinette-15th-anniversary

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You Were My First Boyfriend (2023) w/ Cecilia Aldarondo & Sarah Enid Hagey Nov 09, 2023

"My memories shine like a diamond, not because I love them, because I hate them"

The Wives Colangelo have an extremely special treat this week as they are joined by Cecilia Aldarondo and Sarah Enid Hagey to talk about their new hybrid documentary, YOU WERE MY FIRST BOYFRIEND. Centered around Cecilia's memories of yesteryear, she sets out on a reflective quest to reconcile and reconnect with the tortured teen years of her 1990s adolescence and discover a path toward self-acceptance. Let's talk about how our brains prioritize certain feelings from high school, how pop culture can warp our memories, and how to give our teenage selves a little grace. Y'all, it's like this movie was built in a lab specifically to cater to us.

YOU WERE MY FIRST BOYFRIEND is available on HBO and streaming on Max.

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Do Revenge (2022) Nov 02, 2023

"Is 'Do Revenge' even, like, correct grammar?"

You asked and The Wives Colangelo delivered, it's time to watch STRANGERS ON A TRAIN for teen girls and DO REVENGE. This week's episode is filled with lots of personal anecdotes from your hosts, a defense of Diablo Cody's teenspeak, and another round of supporting women's wrongs. And don't even think of asking -- WE DON'T DO COCAAAAAAINE! WE DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!!!

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Articles Referenced

Entertainment Weekly Interview with Jennifer Kaytin Robinson: https://ew.com/movies/jennifer-kaytin-robinson-do-revenge/

Maya Hawke’s Gay Chaos Makes “Do Revenge” a Twisted Romp: https://www.autostraddle.com/do-revenge-review/

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Carrie (1976) w/ Jazz and Kat of Girl That's Scary Oct 26, 2023

“We'll pray. We'll pray. We'll pray for the last time. We'll pray.”

The Wives Colangelo are saying goodbye to sp0o0oky season 2023 by tackling the grandmother of all teen girl horror movies, Brian De Palma and Stephen King's CARRIE. Joining your hosts are two of the most brilliant minds assessing horror today, Jazz and Kat of Girl That's Scary on the Dread Central podcast network. Together the four discuss high school bullying, the differences between the book and the movie, and confess whether or not we've tried to see if we have telekinesis to use against our haters.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Piper Laurie, who sadly passed away after recording.

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Scooby-Doo (2002) w/ Valerie Ettenhofer Oct 19, 2023

“We don’t go anywhere with ‘scary’, ‘spooky’, ‘haunted’, or ‘forbidden’ in the title.”

Sp0o0oky season is for everybody, so as a nice respite from the intense scares, this week The Wives Colangelo are bringing some spooky goodness for the whole family with the live-action SCOOBY-DOO. Joining the pair is Scooby Scholar Valerie Ettenhofer, and together the group discusses the perfection of teen idol casting, the cultural relevance of Mysteries Incorporated, and the importance of Scooby as a gateway to horror.

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Articles Referenced

'That Was The End Of An Era': The Oral History Of Scooby-Doo On Zombie Island

(https://www.slashfilm.com/1399378/oral-history-of-scooby-doo-on-zombie-island/)

The Key To Scooby-Doo's Longevity Is That It's Never Stopped Changing

(https://www.slashfilm.com/1166106/the-key-to-scooby-doos-longevity-is-that-its-never-stopped-changing/)

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The Faculty - 25th Anniversary Oct 12, 2023

"I'm not an alien. I'm discontent."

As sp0o0oky season continues on, The Wives Colangelo are spotlighting the all-time great collaborative effort between Robert Rodriguez and Kevin Williamson and celebrating the 25th anniversary of THE FACULTY. Let's talk about hot teachers, bad haircuts, snappy dialogue, camp casting, and hear as BJ defends the historically divisive ending. This episode? Guaranteed to jack you up.

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The Faculty is the bleakest and most subversive film of the ’90s studio teen-horror cycle: (https://www.avclub.com/the-faculty-is-the-bleakest-and-most-subversive-film-of-1830833616)

[The Final Girls Club] Sexual Conformity and Stokely in ‘The Faculty’: (https://rb.gy/3o0f0)

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The Exorcist (1973) - 50th Anniversary Oct 05, 2023

“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 EXORCIST reflected about second-wave feminism.

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The Terrifying Power of Girls and Second-Wave Feminism Backlash in The Exorcist (https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/the-terrifying-power-of-girls-and-second-wave-feminism-backlash-in-the-exorcist)

How The Exorcist Transformed Linda Blair Forever (https://www.slashfilm.com/758106/how-the-exorcist-transformed-linda-blair-forever/)

What the Ever-Popular “Exorcist” Says About Female Sexuality (https://msmagazine.com/2010/11/11/what-the-ever-popular-exorcist-says-about-female-sexuality/)

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Bottoms (2023) Sep 28, 2023

“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.

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Articles Referenced

The Team Behind Bottoms (https://www.vulture.com/article/bottoms-emma-seligman-rachel-sennott-ayo-edebiri.html)

Always the Topic, Rarely the Voice (https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/transphobia-in-music/always-the-topic-rarely-the-voice-transphobic-rock-stars)

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156: American Graffiti (50th Anniversary) w/ Bradford Oman Sep 21, 2023

“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 to say goodbye to your hometown, and the freedom of driving all night and looking for trouble.

This episode is part of our TEEN MOVIE HELL series honoring the memory of Mike "McBeardo" McPadden.

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Perfect Blue (1997) Sep 14, 2023

“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 audiences, and sing the praises of a genuinely perfect film.

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Satoshi Kon’s ‘Perfect Blue’ Is a Layered and Unparalleled Psychological Thriller: https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3716388/satoshi-kons-perfect-blue-is-a-layered-and-unparalleled-psychological-thriller-horrors-elsewhere/

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You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023) Sep 07, 2023

“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 young girl's life -- fighting with your best friend.

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The Breakfast Club (1985) Aug 31, 2023

"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 generational favorite.

This episode is part of our TEEN MOVIE HELL series honoring the memory of Mike "McBeardo" McPadden. Don't you forget about him.

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How to Deal (2003) w/ Stephanie Gagnon Aug 24, 2023

"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 home, this is now Allison Janney's SIXTH appearance on the show! You love to see it!

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Baby Assassins (2021) Aug 17, 2023

"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, neurodivergency, and staying true to your identity?

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Ever After (25th Anniversary) Aug 10, 2023

"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 of all things period piece? I guess you'll have to listen and find out!

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Drew Barrymore on Ever After with Entertainment Tonight: https://rb.gy/ripec

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023) w/ Roxie Allen Aug 03, 2023

"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.

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret Tackles The Taboo Of Tweendom: https://rb.gy/cbrz7

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The Parent Trap (1998) w/ Jamie Jirak Jul 27, 2023

“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.

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The Queer Comfort of The Parent Trap: https://rb.gy/39712

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Thirteen (2003) Jul 20, 2023

"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.

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"No Bra, No Panties": How Thirteen Defined A Generation Of Women: https://rb.gy/c5rpm

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The To Do List (2013) Jul 13, 2023

"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.

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Article Referenced

It's Time to Stop Saying 'Me Love You Long Time' https://rb.gy/fmmqe

Vulture Interview with Maggie Carey https://rb.gy/tp39r

The To Do List Is A Call For More Women-Led Sex Comedies https://rb.gy/cqzsx

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Matilda (1996) Jul 06, 2023

"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 about a little girl discovering telekinetic powers.

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Teen Witch (1989) Jun 22, 2023

"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!

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Lady Bird (2017) w/ Drew Burnett Gregory Jun 15, 2023

“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!

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Submarine (2010) Jun 08, 2023

"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.

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How to Build a Girl (2019) w/ Mallory O'Meara Jun 01, 2023

"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!

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West Side Story (2021) May 25, 2023

"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.

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Article Referenced

West Side Story Can't Be Saved: https://rb.gy/dmv1l

How West Side Story’s Anybodys Went From Tomboy to Trans Character: https://rb.gy/j4y9l

Kate Sanchez at But Why Tho?: https://butwhytho.net/author/kate-sanchez/

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Reefer Madness (2005) May 18, 2023

"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.

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From Justin to Kelly (2003) May 11, 2023

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!

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‘From Justin to Kelly’: Revisiting That WTF ‘American Idol’ Movie: https://rb.gy/qlhcg

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Across the Universe (2007) May 04, 2023

“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.

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Across The Universe Is A Cult Classic — So Why Doesn’t Julie Taymor Get Any Respect? rb.gy/9t30v

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B*A*P*S (1997) w/ Lyvie Scott Apr 27, 2023

“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 this hidden gem out of the reassessment conversation.

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Raw (2016) w/ Vanessa Guerrero Apr 20, 2023

"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.

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Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995) Apr 13, 2023

"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.

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X Magazine: ‘Welcome to the Dollhouse’ taught me that beneath our moralizing, life is queer

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Empire Records (1995) Apr 06, 2023

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.

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Scream 2 (1997) w/ Michael Kennedy Mar 30, 2023

"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 this movie too!

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) Mar 23, 2023

"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.

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The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) Mar 16, 2023

"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, and a small mini-rant about the way male YouTube "critics" punch down at movies for young women.

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Medium: Princess Diaries 2 is the Worst Sequel Ever Made

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High School Musical 2 (2007) w/ Zach Heltzel Mar 09, 2023

"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 profit off of the tween machine's obsession with Zac Efron, give Ashley Tisdale her flowers, and continue to lament the lack of an openly gay Ryan Evans.

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Twilight: New Moon (2009) Mar 02, 2023

"Wow, maybe I shouldn't be dating such an old man. It's gross. I should be thoroughly repulsed."

We're kicking off a month of sequels with the second installment of the TWILIGHT saga, NEW MOON. We're into uncharted territory for Harmony, who had as good of a time watching this film as you can imagine ... which is to say she had a very bad time. Let's talk about Bella's adrenaline junkie phase, the Vampire Vatican, and the awful Indigenous representation with Jacob's wolf pack!

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Titanic (25th Anniversary) Feb 23, 2023

“I'll never let go, Jack. I'll never let go.”

It's been 25 years since James Cameron dazzled the world with his gripping, historical disaster romance drama, but it's perpetually annoying that people forget TITANIC is a teen girl story. We're revisiting the film by focusing on the one aspect of the film that hasn't been analyzed to death yet -- the teenage power of Kate Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater. Alexa, play "My Heart Will Go On."

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Valley Girl (40th Anniversary) Feb 16, 2023

"Man, he's like tripendicular, ya know?"

Ohmigod like, gag us with a spoon! VALLEY GIRL is turning 40?! We're going back in time to celebrate one of the teen girl movies that completely changed an entire culture, permanently altered the way people speak, and gave us a heartthrob leading man out of Nicolas Cage. We're totally dying over this movie and hope you enjoy this celebration of a classic retelling of Romeo & Juliet.

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Wish Upon a Star (1996) Feb 09, 2023

"You may have my body, breasts, and boyfriend, but you are not me."

We're turning on the Disney Channel and talking about another body swap film, the beloved and yet somehow still underrated, WISH UPON A STAR. The Wives talk about the edgy story elements that keep this film off of the Disney+ platform, how the sisterhood of the characters fundamentally changes the body swap story elements often seen in films like FREAKY FRIDAY, and of course, we give our thanks for the dominatrix outfit.

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Hanna (2011) Feb 02, 2023

"I mean, you're a freak and everything, but I like you."

There's so much more to the teen girl movie genre than high school stories, and Joe Wright's HANNA is a perfect example of it. The Wives Colangelo are discussing the different ways a parent can define love, Cate Blanchett's questionable accent, whether or not Hanna is neurodivergent, and why Sophie is such a fantastic best friend character.

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Focus Features: Now Ten Years Old, Hanna Just Keeps Going

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Almost Famous (2000) w/ Jaclyn Moore Jan 26, 2023

"I always tell the girls, never take it seriously, if ya never take it seriously, ya never get hurt, ya never get hurt, ya always have fun, and if you ever get lonely, just go to the record store and visit your friends."

The Wives Colangelo are joined by the wise and wonderful Jaclyn Moore to talk about the glory of ALMOST FAMOUS. We're talking about "egg behavior" trans themes, good tunes, groupie culture, and seeing yourself in stories you never thought possible.

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Fashion Magazine: 20 Years After Almost Famous, Has The Idea of the Groupie Changed?

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Sleepover (2004) w/ Abby Rose Morris Jan 19, 2023

"You're out here collecting tickets instead of being inside at the dance. You spend your weekends doing extra credit algebra, you play way too much Monopoly with your parents, and you've never eaten anywhere near the fountain. And in 4 years I will be YOU unless I get into that dance!"

We're heading back to 2004 to talk about the teen hijinks comedy SLEEPOVER. This week The Wives Colangelo are joined by Abby Rose Morris of the podcast, More than Tracy Turnblad, to talk about a stellar cast, fat representation in teen girl cinema, and why this movie plays like a PG-rated sex comedy.

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Adventures in Babysitting (1987) Jan 12, 2023

"Now boys, if either of you give me any grief I swear to God I'll kill you. Dead, murdered, stabbed."

ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING is an undeniable classic of the teen girl movie canon, but the fish-out-of-water story of a group of kids from the suburbs thrust into Chicago has aged ... poorly. We have a lovingly frank discussion about an absolute blast of a movie, that tried very hard to be different from the blatantly offensive films of the years prior but couldn't quite stick the landing. That said, there's a reason people still have so much love for this film, and a reason why "don't fuck with the babysitter" is one of the all-time great line deliveries in the genre.

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The Guardian: Blacking up, wacky Asians and the Libyans - the worst of 80s movie racism

Vulture: Elisabeth Shue Answers Every Question You Have About Adventures in Babysitting

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American Pie (1999) Jan 05, 2023

"She's gone! Oh my God, she used me. I was used. I was used! Cool!"

We're kicking off 2023 by examining the real reason that teen girl cinema went into hibernation after 1999, with the sex comedy that completely changed the genre. That's right, strap in for a discussion on AMERICAN PIE. As This Ends at Prom expands the scope of the films we cover, it's important to look at the game-changers that impacted the films we love so much. So let's talk about Stifler's mom, that "one time at band camp," and whether or not third base actually feels like a warm apple pie.

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The Atlantic: Was 'American Pie' More Influential Than 'Titanic'?

The Guardian: American Pie at 20 -- why the raucous comedy could never be made today

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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) Dec 29, 2022

"Listen, I know I can be hard to be around sometimes. I totally understand if you don't want to hang anymore."

For the third year in a row, we're ending the calendar with a Michael Cera movie that completely changed the way women were presented in teen cinema moving forward. This time, we're rocking out, playing games, dying our hair, and unpacking our baggage with SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD. We're talking about this perfect time capsule of a very niche part of 2010, for better and for worse. WE ARE THIS ENDS AT PROM AND WE'RE HERE TO MAKE YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR INNER TEEN AND WORK THROUGH IT AND STUFF. 1-2-3-4!!!!

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NPR: Does 'Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World' Hold Up, Ten Years Later?

The Ringer: Knives Chau Has Always Been the Coolest Part of ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’

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Anna and the Apocalypse (2017) w/ Matt Donato Dec 22, 2022

"Christmas is fast becoming my least favorite 'C' word."

We're combining a coming-of-age story, a musical, a zombie-comedy, and a Christmas story all in one, ridiculously fun package with ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE. The Wives Colangelo are joined by prolific film journalist, Matt Donato, who is quite possibly this film's biggest fan on the planet. We talk about seeing ourselves on screen, the appreciation of a musical where the characters can actually sing, the surprising amount of gore for a film this heartfelt, and why Christmas horror films are so much fun.

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Black Christmas (1974) Dec 15, 2022

"No, Clare, it's the Mormon Tabernacle Choir making their annual obscene phone call."
After three years, we've finally made our way through all three versions of BLACK CHRISTMAS. This week, we're talking about the one that started it all, Bob Clark's classic from 1974. We discuss the importance of BLACK CHRISTMAS in the slasher canon, how the oldest version of the film is somehow the most progressive of all three, wax poetic about Margot Kidder's Barb, and declare this as the best film we've ever covered on the show. (So far.)

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The Radical Legacy of Black Christmas: https://morbidlybeautiful.com/radical-legacy-black-christmas/

The Low-Budget Canadian Film That Inspired 'Halloween' and Launched an Entire Horror Genre: https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/black-christmas-review-first-slasher-film-genre

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A Cinderella Story (2004) Dec 08, 2022

"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."

You've been asking for it since the very beginning, but The Wives Colangelo are finally talking about the Hilary Duff not-Disney film, A CINDERELLA STORY. Let's talk about the brilliance of Jennifer Coolidge, the weird Lindsay Lohan/Hilary Duff drama that helped this film at the box office, and why this is the most paint-by-numbers teen girl film ever made.

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Some Kind of Wonderful (35th Anniversary) Dec 01, 2022

"The only things I care about in this goddamn life are me and my drums and you."
It's the 35th anniversary of John Hughes' final teen film, SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL, and The Wives Colangelo has plenty to say. We talk about why this film is the better version of PRETTY IN PINK, pay our respects to a forever crush in Watts, and even give a mini-lesson on the history of Skinheads. All of this and more in this week's episode.

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Entertainment Weekly: 'John Hughes was a romantic. He was in love with love': An oral history of Some Kind of Wonderful

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Heaven Help Us (1985) w/ Margo Donohue Nov 17, 2022

We're celebrating Brooklyn, the baby Brat Pack, and Boys' Catholic school with the criminally underseen HEAVEN HELP US. The Wives Colangelo are joined by podcaster, writer, and pop culture maven, Margo Donohue, who just released the book FILMED IN BROOKLYN all about movies set in her stomping grounds. We read a bit from Mike McPadden's TEEN MOVIE HELL, have the chance to examine how teen boys function differently around women compared to all-male groups, and try to figure out why we love Kevin Dillon's Rooney so much, even though he says the f-slur more in this movie than any others combined.

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The DUFF (2015) Nov 10, 2022

“It's actually not my job to give you pervy intel on my best friends but good luck anyway.”

Thanks to the franchise boom of the 2010s, there aren't always a lot of teen films to talk about from this time period. We've been saving this title for a rainy day, and it sure is pouring. That's right, The Wives Colangelo are finally diving deep into THE DUFF. Together we discuss the frustration of films with good intentions, the difference having a script and director can make when allowing actors to truly shine, and sadly including the information that the "DUFF" as a social conceit is a very real thing.

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Articles Mentioned

We Can Already Declare “The Duff” To Be the Worst Movie of 2015 (https://www.bitchmedia.org/post/we-can-already-declare-the-duff-to-be-the-worst-movie-of-2015)

Being the DUFF | Psychology Today

(https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifetime-connections/201504/being-the-duff)

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Election (1999) Nov 03, 2022

“Some people say I'm an overachiever, but I think they're just jealous.”

It's election day and The Wives Colangelo are celebrating with the greatest American political film ever made, ELECTION. This week's discussions include the reappraisal of Tracy Flick as an archetype, why the guy who played Ferris Bueller thrives as a loser adult, and how weirdly relevant ELECTION has remained after all these years. PICK FLICK!

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Article Mentioned: Election - That’s Why It’s Destiny: https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/5189-election-thats-why-its-destiny

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Coraline (2009) w/ Bona Bones Oct 27, 2022

“Being brave didn’t mean you weren’t scared. Being brave meant you were scared, really scared, badly scared, and you did the right thing, anyway.”

This week The Wives Colangelo are going to stop-motion animation school with stop-motion educator, TikTok creator, and ROBOT CHICKEN animator Bona Bones to talk about Henry Selick and Neil Gaiman's spooky classic, CORALINE. There's a lot of geeking out on this week's episode, but plenty of conversations about growing up weird, trying to find your independence, and learning how to face your fears.

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We Are What We Are (2013) Oct 20, 2022

"I don't know what you think you heard, but you must be mistaken..."

Sometimes the most horrific movies have nothing to do with active threats like demonic possession or masked slashers, but the twisted ways in which women are forced into roles they never asked for, and are convinced that harmful, patriarchal rule is "just the way it's always been." In Jim Mickle's haunting film WE ARE WHAT WE ARE, we see Ambyr Childers and Julia Garner forced to navigate their new gender roles as "the women of the house," and how they are now responsible for the preparation of their family's annual feast ...which may or may not be human flesh.

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The Babysitter (2017) w/ Xero Gravity Oct 13, 2022

"Things get messy when you make a deal with the devil."

Spooky season is well underway and this week we're giving praise to McG and Brian Duffield's fun as hell teen horror flick, THE BABYSITTER. The Wives Colangelo are joined by the illustrious host and podcaster Xero Gravity to talk about the brilliance of Samara Weaving, the female gaze, embracing "unelevated horror," and why we need more "f*ck off" horror movies.

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Halloween (1978) Oct 06, 2022

"Halloween is when people play tricks on each other. It's all make-believe."

We're kicking off spooky season with a long-requested heavy hitter, John Carpenter's iconic slasher film, HALLOWEEN. Together The Wives discuss the impact of suburban horror stories, figure out which character we most closely identify with, and break down why the decision to center a film around a teen girl hero helped the film become a horror classic. It's Halloween. Everyone's entitled to one good scare.

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Hocus Pocus (1993) Sep 29, 2022

"We must find the book, brew the potion and suck the lives out of the children of Salem before sunrise. Otherwise, it’s curtains. We evaporate! We cease to exist! Dost thou comprehend?"

With the upcoming sequel just around the corner, we're celebrating the Sanderson sisters with a return to HOCUS POCUS. Is this the last cult film to make a crossover into becoming a classic? Why is this film so concerned with mocking virgins? Does Disney approve of monster f*cking? The Wives Colangelo attempt to answer these questions and so many more in this must-listen to episode. Ah say ento pi alpha mabi upendi!

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Sugar & Spice (2001) w/ Chelsea Rebecca of Dead Meat Sep 22, 2022

“If the O.J. trial taught us anything, it taught us that, in America, you can cut somebody's head off and still be innocent as long as you have enough money.”

We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit, how 'bout you? This week The Wives are tackling the darkly comedic cheerleading bank robbery film SUGAR & SPICE, and we're joined by Chelsea Rebecca of the Dead Meat podcast. Together the trio discuss the himbo greatness of James Marsden, how all of the marketing completely buried the lede of Diane's pregnancy, and how the rest of the world ignores the powerful political symbolism of Richard Nixon and pregnant Betty Dolls in American flag capes robbing a bank because it's in a teen girl movie.

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Romy and Michele's High School Reunion - 25th Anniversary w/ Brennan Klein Sep 15, 2022

“Like if there’s a guy in a rowboat going X miles, and the current is going, like, you know, some other miles, how long does it take him to get to town? It was like, who cares? Who wants to go to town with a guy in a rowboat?”

In honor of the anniversary of one of the greatest sisterhood comedies of all time, we're having a little This Ends at Prom reunion of our own, as producer Brennan Klein returns to talk ROMY & MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION. Together the trio discuss the quotable dialogue, the incomparable fashion, and completely forget to even mention Justin Theroux as the cowboy who gets it on with Janeane Garofalo!

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The cast and creator of ‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ are ready to reunite: https://rb.gy/2eqvt3

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The Princess Bride - 35th Anniversary Sep 08, 2022

“But for now, rest well and dream of large women."

35 years later and THE PRINCESS BRIDE is still as perfect now as it was then. This week The Wives discuss the fantasy romance adventure that solidified Andre the Giant as a screen legend, gave a princess the chance to save herself, delivered an endlessly quotable script, and found a way to turn a film from a genre usually reserved for teen girl audiences into an evergreen classic that all could enjoy.

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Why The Princess Bride is a Perfect Film: https://rb.gy/yezfxg

The Princess Bride was a Jewish Fantasy Film: https://rb.gy/5j8w4d

Mandy Patinkin on TikTok: https://rb.gy/wyt81u

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Fast Times at Ridgemont High - 40th Anniversary Sep 01, 2022

“In Ridgemont? We can’t even get cable TV here, Stacy, and you want romance?!"

FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH turns 40 this year, and there's no way we were going to pass up the chance to talk about the teen film that changed the subgenre forever. The Wives Colangelo get candid on air and share some of their more odd personal dating anecdotes, we read from Mike McBeardo McPadden's TEEN MOVIE HELL, and share some interesting trivia bits we've learned about the film over the last 40 years. Stacy Hamilton Forever!

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‘Fast Times’ at 35: Cameron Crowe, Amy Heckerling on Courting David Lynch, Sean Penn’s Method Acting, Genital Equality: https://rb.gy/bl4sim

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“Bend it Like Beckham” Episode Transcript Aug 25, 2022

Bend it Like Beckham (2002) w/ Alexia Arani, PhD Aug 25, 2022

“Anyone can cook aloo gobi, but who can bend a ball like Beckham?”

This week we're talking about the teen girl movie that made all the athletic gals feel validated, all of the budding queer girls question their feelings on Keira Knightley, and gave Indian teen girls a chance to see themselves on screen as never before. We're joined by educator and podcaster Alexia Arani, PhD to break down this deliciously rich film. This is a real fun episode, especially because Harmony had no idea what the movie was even about because she had only seen very misleading poster art.

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Dirty Dancing (1987) Aug 18, 2022

"I’m scared of everything. I’m scared of what I saw, I’m scared of what I did, of who I am, and most of all I’m scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel when I’m with you.”

DIRTY DANCING turns 35 this year, so we're having difficult conversations about Johnny Castle and Frances "Baby" Houseman's relationship, dissecting what makes Swayze such a hunky leading man, and praising the groundbreaking abortion subplot that was decades ahead of its time.

As an added bonus, Momma Colangelo makes a little cameo appearance!

Note from the hosts: We absolutely had a Freudian slip and said "Paxton" when we meant "Pullman" while talking about INDEPENDENCE DAY. We had recorded our WEIRD SCIENCE Patreon episode (in your inbox on Friday!) right before so he was on our mind.

SORRY, MR. PRESIDENT!

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Heathers (1989) Aug 11, 2022

"Dear Diary, my teenage angst bullshit has a body count.”

This Ends at Prom is celebrating 2 years and 100 episodes by tackling one of the most highly requested films since the show's launch, the black comedy classic HEATHERS. We're exploring the ways this film completely changed the landscape of what was possible for teen girl cinema, why the film has become endlessly quotable after all these years, and give a very special thank you to our listeners. We couldn't do it without you. “Our love is God. Let’s go get a slushie.”

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A Knight's Tale (2001) w/ Jess Carson Aug 04, 2022

"Better a silly girl with a flower than a silly boy with a horse and a stick.”

We're kicking off the month with a trip to the medieval times for the anachronistic classic, A Knight's Tale. This is another one of those movies that on paper seems like a teen boy movie, but I don't know many boys who were watching Heath Ledger change his stars during their sleepovers. We're joined by the absolutely magnificent Jess Carson for this episode. Jess is a Twitch streamer and writer on The Flash on the CW and loves period pieces more than anyone else we know. This episode is so much fun. You're gonna love it.

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A Knight's Tale Turns 20: https://rb.gy/lgz476

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Daydream Nation (2010) Jul 28, 2022

"I know you probably think I'm a manipulative bitch for sleeping with two guys, but try looking at it this way: the sexual revolution is just like any other revolutionthere's gonna be casualties.”

This week we're talking about a forgotten teen film from 2010, misunderstood at the time for its progressive themes and imperfect protagonist. Kat Dennings' Caroline Wexler is the anti-manic pixie dream girl, and a character often regulated to being a "bad influence." We discuss our own "bad girl" moments of high school, in particular, inappropriate relationships with much older partners.

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Teaching Mrs. TIngle (1999) w/ Kristen Rogers Anderson Jul 21, 2022

"Who do you think you're fooling? You're so scared I can smell it. Your fear is the most predictable thing about you. You've lived your whole life in fear. Terrified of making a mistake, scared to death you won't get that A, that ticket out. Afraid you'll never escape your mother and her name tag. Or your father who won't return your calls.”

Kevin Williamson is known for movies like SCREAM and THE FACULTY, but today we're giving him his flowers for his solo directorial feature, TEACHING MRS. TINGLE. The Wives are joined by Kristen Rogers Anderson of the Guide to the Unknown podcast to talk about the maniacal power of Dame Helen Mirren, the sweetness of Katie Holmes, the undeniable talent of Marisa Coughlan's EXORCIST imitation, and uhhhh Barry Watson's really good hair. This is one of the most underappreciated teen films from the golden year of 1999, and we're here to figure out why.

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Unpregnant (2020) Jul 14, 2022

"WE'RE GAY AND WE'RE PREGNANT!!!"

If you're listening from America, you probably already know why we chose this week's show. We're here to talk about UNPREGNANT, an abortion road trip movie that tackles the severity of the lengths people are willing to go when they're denied abortion access, without ever feeling like a bad time. The world and the government are making us feel bad enough, we don't need a movie to make it even worse. This film was dropped on HBO Max during 2020 quarantine and went criminally underseen, but might be one of the best movies to watch to help process any feelings you may be having about Roe v. Wade being overturned.

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Once Bitten (1985) w/ Brad Michael Elmore Jul 07, 2022

"If you guys are so interested in my sexual failures, why don't you go have a few of your own?"

Happy Summerween, Prom Party! As part of our TEEN MOVIE HELL series, this week we're joined by the director of THE WOLFMAN'S HAMMER and the trans-inclusive intersectional feminist vampire girl gang flick BIT to talk about the 80stastic gender-reversed TWILIGHT predecessor, ONCE BITTEN. Together, the trio figure out what makes Jim Carrey's leading feature performance so great, imagine what life would be like as a vampire forced to exclusively feed on high school boys, and break down the brilliant vampire dance-off sequence that has to be seen to be believed.

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Shiva Baby (2020) w/ Ariel Fisher Jun 30, 2022

"Listen to your mother and don't marry anyone til you've slept with what, at least 10 people?"

As Pride month comes to a close, we're talking about one of the best releases of the last five years, the bisexual Jewish dramedy, SHIVA BABY. The Wives are joined by pansexual Jewish writer, editor, and all-around magical human, Ariel Fisher. Ariel gives us a rundown on Jewish culture, BJ waxes poetic about the ways Jewish and Italian families are eerily similar, and Harmony desperately tries to make sense of a movie she cannot relate to AT ALL.

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Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael (1990) w/ Dr. Ken Schneck Jun 23, 2022

"From a deep, immaculate kiss, she spread her two ripe, dripping limbs and then I happened."

We're continuing on with our Pride month celebration with the underseen coming-of-age Winona Ryder masterpiece, WELCOME HOME, ROXY CARMICHAEL. This week The Wives are joined by Dr. Ken Schneck, a brilliant mind and absolute die-hard fan of this film. We discuss being queer in Ohio, returning to your hometown, finding your sense of self, and the power of Melissa Etheridge music.

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D.E.B.S. (2004) Jun 16, 2022

"Are you kidding me? We conduct a nationwide manhunt for you and you're boning the suspect? Did you think this was a joke? "Let's divert federal resources and man-hours so I can have my collegiate lesbian fling in style."

Pride month continues with another groundbreaking queer film, this time, the queer spy comedy that helped every queer girl in the 2000s with a Blockbuster membership card feel just a little more seen, D.E.B.S. We're discussing the adorable charm of Angela Robinson's seminal film, and yes, discussing how D.E.B.S. walked so KILLING EVE could run.

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Queer Millennial Girl Reviews Lesbian Adventure Film D.E.B.S.: https://rb.gy/x0dbsn

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The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021) Jun 09, 2022

"I've always felt a little different than everyone else. So I did what any outsider would do, made weird art."

Happy Pride Month! Did you know that last year brought one of the most groundbreaking showcases of teenage queerness in a mainstream animated feature? That's right, we're talking about THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES. It's time to unpack all of our father/daughter trauma and make the difficult realization that parents are people too. All hail Katie Mitchell. We are not worthy.

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Why ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines’ is groundbreaking queer representation for animated films: https://rb.gy/2o4cvr

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Wristcutters: A Love Story (2007) Jun 02, 2022

"Are you joking? Do you guys like it here? Who the hell likes being stuck in a place where you can't even smile? It's hot as balls, everybody's an asshole. I just wanna go home."

Harmony's birthday is just around the corner so The Wives Colangelo are discussing a movie that was pivotal to Harmony's coming of age experience. While WRISTCUTTERS: A LOVE STORY might not be specifically "teen girl" oriented, it's a movie that was really important to a lot of misunderstood teenagers in the late aughts who were just looking to be heard. Content warning for anyone who may not be in a place to hear an episode that casually addresses suicide, or hosts who are willing to be candid about their own experiences.

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Article Referenced: ‘WRISTCUTTERS’ IS A LOVE STORY FROM THE (VERY MUNDANE) AFTERLIFE https://rb.gy/pinvxm

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Hairspray (1988) & (2007) w/ Kate Hagen May 26, 2022

"Ma, it's changing out there! You'll like it. People who are different, their time is coming!”

We're saying farewell to MAY-usical month with a double feature that's big and beautiful, John Waters' HAIRSPRAY from 1988 and the 2007 movie musical made of the broadway show it inspired. The Wives Colangelo are joined by Kate Hagen of The Black List to talk about fat representation, what the musical loses without John Waters' touch, a fantastical world where racism is solved simply by changing minds, that damn John Travolta fat suit, and dreamboats who aren't afraid to love a fat girl.

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Grease 2 (40th Anniversary) May 19, 2022

"Yeah, independent. I kiss who I want, when I want."

It's BJ's birthday week so The Wives Colangelo are talking about one of her all time favorite movies, GREASE 2! In honor of the film's 40th anniversary, we're talking about what made GREASE 2 go from flop to cult favorite, and how the film succeeds where GREASE falls short. Harmony interviews BJ about her love of the film, but we aren't afraid to address the less-than-well-aged moments. Let's bowl, let's bowl, let's Rock-'n-Roll! Hey come on let's get this show on the road!

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Camp (2003) May 12, 2022

"When I was eight years old I told my dad that I wanted to take an acting class. He said, there are fifty billion people in this world, if one-tenth of 1% of them wanted to be actors, that would still be five million people. Do you really think you're prettier than five million people?"

This week The Wives Colangelo are tackling the most musical theatre movie musical of movie musicals, the 2003 indie favorite CAMP. BJ has a great deal of fondness for this chaotic movie while Harmony, neither a theatre kid or with any nostalgia for it, feels ...very, very differently. How does one appropriately assess a movie that was groundbreaking once upon a time, but has since turned into a pumpkin? Listen in and find out!

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Article Referenced : The Movie That Taught A Generation Of Misfits To Let Their Freak Flags Fly: https://rb.gy/6gaazg

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The Phantom of the Opera (2004) May 05, 2022

"Can I betray the man who once inspired my voice? Do I become his prey? Do I have any choice?"

We're kicking off MAY-usical Month 2.0 with a film everyone forgets is actually about a teen girl, because all of the men are in their 30s, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (2004). Can BJ convince the notoriously anti-traditional musical Harmony to join the dark side and embrace Joel Schumacher's messy interpretation of Andrew Lloyd Webber? Will we ever figure out why Gerard Butler was allowed to play the titular role despite never having sung? Have teenage theater kids from the aughts apologized for how insufferably supportive they were of this movie? This week, we're answering all of those questions and so many more you never knew you had.

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Article Referenced--Ten Years Ago: The Phantom of the Opera: https://rb.gy/rizjij

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The Next Karate Kid (1994) w/ Elijah Taylor Apr 28, 2022

Julie Pierce: "I wish I had courage like you."

Miyagi: I wish I had chocolate bar with almonds.”

Long before angry, toxic, fanboys review bombed CAPTAIN MARVEL and GHOSTBUSTERS (2016) for the crime of being women-led films in a male dominated franchise, there was 1994's THE NEXT KARATE KID. The Wives Colangelo are joined by Elijah Taylor of the Kicking & Screaming podcast to talk about martial arts, zen bowling, and try to figure out if there's any reason other than misogyny for why this film has the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score of any film we've ever covered on the show.

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The Hunger Games (10th Anniversary) Apr 21, 2022

“Hope, it is the only thing stronger than fear. A little hope is effective, a lot of hope is dangerous. A spark is fine, as long as it's contained."

It's hard to believe that a full decade has passed since Jennifer Lawrence and her singular side braid shot an arrow through all of our hearts, but time has been oddly kind to the girl on fire, and we're going to talk about it. Why does this movie hit so much harder in 2022 than it did in 2012? Would it have been as well received if released any other time? Let's find out. Happy Hunger Games and may the odds be ever in your favor!

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Article Referenced

‘The Hunger Games’ Turns 10: Director Gary Ross Reflects on Filming, Story’s Resonant Themes: rb.gy/dnmz22

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Can't Buy Me Love (1987) Apr 14, 2022

“You ignored the Donald Miller geek for seventeen years, now you want to ride the Ronnie Miller express!”

We're heading back to the 1980s and letting Patrick Dempsey buy our time, because this week is all about CAN'T BUY ME LOVE. Together the wives assess one of the earliest version of the teenage "bet" subgenre of romantic comedies, try to figure out what it is about popularity that turns everyone into huge jerks, and we even hear from our teenage nephew, Cash of the Why Did We Ever Meet? podcast, as he gives his Gen Z perspective on a film he loves a lot more than we do.

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Article Referenced

Can't Buy Me Love: A Sound Investment 30 Years Later: https://rb.gy/69bd8r

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Turning Red (2022) w/ Hoai-Tran Bui Apr 07, 2022

"Honoring your parents sounds great but if you take it too far...well, you might forget to honor yourself."

This week The Wives are heading back to the world of animation to talk about Pixar's latest masterpiece, TURNING RED. /Film editor and professional fangirl Hoai-Tran Bui joins to help make sense of why so many people were pearl-clutchingly angry over an animated teen girl film, reminisce about coming-of-age in the 2000s, what it means to love a boy band, the glory of watching anime, how it feels to develop your found family, and HT lovingly expresses what a film like this means to her as an Asian-American.

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A Very Special Episode--Mental Health and Setting Limits Mar 31, 2022

TW/CW: Discussions of mental illness, intrusive thoughts, and suicide

We're not talking about a movie this week, because quite honestly, we don't have it in us. The Wives sit down to have a candid discussion about living with mental illness, knowing when to set limits, and why "the show must go on" isn't always the best course of action. There's laughs, there's tears, and there's a lot of vulnerable honesty. We hope that this episode resonates with you, and if this is a week you need to skip, we hope you take care of yourselves. We love you. Back to our regularly scheduled episodes next week.

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Cruel Intentions (1999) w/ Chelsey Weber-Smith Mar 24, 2022

"I'm the Marcia F*cking Brady of the Upper East Side and sometimes, I wanna kill myself. So there's your psycho analysis, Dr. Freud."

This week The Wives are joined by the incomparable host of American Hysteria, non-binary queer dreamboat Chelsey Weber-Smith. Together they all discuss the "naughtiest" teen film of 1999, explore the queer themes scattered throughout, and give their respects to one of the most unbelievably stacked casts in film history. Put away the rosary, it's time to talk about CRUEL INTENTIONS.

Articles Referenced

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The Oral History of Cruel Intentions: tinyurl.com/yc53zyya

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Spring Breakers (2012) Mar 17, 2022

"We'll always remember the trip. I wanna go back again next year with you. Something so amazing, magical. Something so beautiful. Feels as if the world is perfect. Like it's never gonna end."

It's the most debaucherous time of the year, prom party, and we're going to analyze the heck out of it. Harmony Korine's SPRING BREAKERS is a wild time capsule of 2012, a look at an evolutionary step of "The American Dream," and the meta-casting of former Disney starlets pushed this indie art-house director into the mainstream. BJ talks about ridiculous college party nonsense, Harmony laments the cruel reality that sometimes creepy jerks can also be super talented, and together they discuss how SPRING BREAKERS might as well be Grand Theft Auto: The Movie.

Articles Referenced

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In Defense of Spring Breakers: https://rb.gy/fq4g8l

Spring Breakers, a riotous take on modern America: https://rb.gy/ss1dvr

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Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains (1982) Mar 10, 2022

"I'm perfect but nobody in this sh*thole gets me, because I don't put out!"

Sometimes the world feels absolutely impossible to deal with and the only cure is listening to teenage Diane Lane and Laura Dern try to burn it all down. This week we're going back to the 80s and talking about the peak of punk rock teenage girl rebellion, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE FABULOUS STAINS. We address how this is a film that couldn't be made today, the undeniable star-power of two of our leads, and the power and fear the world has surrounding teen girls who know their worth.

Articles Referenced

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Ladies and Gentleman, the Fabulous Stains: teenage Diane Lane and Laura Dern rock punk: https://rb.gy/toj1qn

Ladies and Gentlemen the Fabulous Stains at 4Colums: https://rb.gy/xqa4t7

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Assassination Nation (2018) Mar 03, 2022

"This is the story of how my town, Salem, lost its motherf*cking mind. Now I understand that you may think I'm exaggerating, that I'm being hyperbolic, that there's no way an entire suburb could freak the f*ck out to the degree they'd want to kill four teenage girls...but I promise you, this is a hundred percent a true story."

With season 2 of Euphoria in the rearview, we're diving into Sam Levinson's ASSASSINATION NATION, and having some of the most difficult conversations yet. It's time to sit in our collective discomfort and talk about all of the things we're afraid to say out loud, because if we ever want the status quo to change, we're gonna have to start taking drastic measures. Trigger warning for, well, everything.

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Pretty Smart (1987) Feb 24, 2022

"He's throwing you against each other! As long as you're at each other's throats, he can control you. If you stopped thrashing around for one second, you'd see that you aren't any different from the preens."

For this season's edition of TEEN MOVIE HELL, we're talking about the 1987 private school comedy, PRETTY SMART (1987). Don't let the poster, trailer, synopsis, or reviews fool you--this movie is unlike anything you'd expect. Together the Wives talk all about the wild, wild, west of teen chaos, the surprising progressiveness of the story, and try to find the answer to the age old question, "Who is this movie for?"

Buy TEEN MOVIE HELL! https://www.bazillionpoints.com/books/pre-order-teen-movie-hell-the-crucible-of-coming-of-age-comedies-from-animal-house-to-zapped-by-mike-mcbeardo-mcpadden/

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Never Been Kissed (1999) Feb 17, 2022

"That thing, that moment, when you kiss someone and everything around becomes hazy and the only thing in focus is you and this person and you realize that that person is the only person that you're supposed to kiss for the rest of your life, and for one moment you get this amazing gift and you want to laugh and you want to cry because you feel so lucky that you found it and so scared that that it will go away all at the same time."

This week The Wives Colangelo are joined by essayist and podcaster Laura Leigh Abby to talk about the Drew Barrymore classic, NEVER BEEN KISSED. Together we talk about whether or not we'd ever want to return to high school, the importance of healing your inner "Josie Grossie," and question whether this film is as problematic as we remember, or if we were all just hypnotized by the rom-com beats. This episode is the perfect companion to Laura Leigh's new podcast "Seventeen: Conversations with My Teenage Self," now available everywhere you get your podcasts!

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Twilight (2008) Feb 10, 2022

"About three things I was absolutely certain. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was part of him-and I didn't know how potent that part might be- that thirsted for my blood. and third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him."

Love is in the air this valentine's day and what better way to celebrate than by dissecting one of the most maligned teen romance stories of all time, TWILIGHT. Harmony painfully sits through a movie she already knows she doesn't like, and BJ, who once had an entire column dedicated to hating on Twilight appears to have turned a new leaf. Hold on tight, spider monkeys, because we're not just talking about the movie, but the entire culture that defined an era.

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Article Referenced: Twilight Appeal: The cult of Edward Cullen and vampire love in Stephenie Meyer’s novels and the new film (2008) http://decentfilms.com/articles/twilight?fbclid=IwAR0fi46kNXD1k-z9YElJG5M_i2AnDX-8krb9HnZevufwXlBYqTyd8NVW-qk

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Grease (1978) w/ Todd Gilchrist Feb 03, 2022

"She looks too pure to be pink."

Our wonderful supporters on Patreon helped us reach our very first stretch goal, and as our thank-you, we're covering the one teen girl movie that BJ Colangelo struggles to be an apologist for, 1978's GREASE. In this whopping two-hour episode, The Wives Colangelo are joined by film critic Todd Gilchrist, an amazing human being and BJ's GREASE loving nemesis. Can Harmony stay neutral or will she be swayed by BJ or Todd? Give a listen to what may very well be the best episode yet!

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A Walk to Remember 20th Anniversary Jan 27, 2022

"Maybe God has a bigger plan for me than I had for myself. Like this journey never ends. Like you were sent to me because I'm sick. To help me through all this. You're my angel."

In honor of the film's 20th anniversary, The Wives Colangelo are busting out their Youth Group finest and talking about A WALK TO REMEMBER. In a rare turn of events, Harmony is a bit more kind to the film than BJ, but then again, y'all already know how she feels about cancer movies. Be our Only Hope, and enjoy!

Article Referenced: 38 Thoughts I Had While Rewatching 'A Walk To Remember' https://www.vogue.com/article/38-thoughts-i-had-while-rewatching-a-walk-to-remember

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Eighth Grade (2018) Jan 20, 2022

“Do I make you sad? I don't know. Sometimes I think that when I'm older, I'll have a daughter of my own or something... and I feel like if she was like me, then being her mom would make me sad all the time. I'd love her because she's my daughter, but I think if she turned out like me that being her mom would make me really sad."

If you're like us, junior high was a f*cking nightmare and you couldn't pay us to go back to those years. Well, this week we're joined by the amazing Addison Peacock to dive into Bo Burnham's EIGHTH GRADE, and have what is essentially an on-air therapy session. There's some movie talk, for sure, but this movie brought up so many feelings for all of us that we couldn't help but talk about. We hope you enjoy this very awkward, very vulnerable exploration of what it means to be in junior high, and how it feels to think about after all these years.

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Scream (1996) Jan 13, 2022

“Don't you blame the movies. Movies don't create psychos. Movies make psychos more creative!”

Wes Craven's SCREAM has been terrorizing audiences for over 25 years. With the fifth installment on the way, we want to revisit the ultimate teen slasher. BJ talks about her life-long fear of Ghostface, Harmony talks about how SCARY MOVIE has broken her brain, and together they discuss the brilliant subversion of Kevin Williamson's script.

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Not Another Teen Movie (2001) Jan 06, 2022

Janey Briggs: "I read Sylvia Plath, I listen to 'Bikini Kill' and I eat Tofu. I am a unique rebel."

Mitch Briggs: "It sounds more like you're a lesbo.”

Now that Harmony has actually seen a huge chunk of the teen movie canon, it was her idea that we'd finally watch the movie that parodies them all, NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE. Together The Wives Colangelo discuss how this movie somehow aged better and worse than expected at the same time, the ineffectiveness of parody that hates its subject matter, and the saving grace of America's ass, Chris Evans.

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Article Referenced

The Quarantine Stream: 'Not Another Teen Movie' Perfectly And Stupidly Spoofs High School Clichés: https://www.slashfilm.com/574182/the-quarantine-stream-not-another-teen-movie/

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Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) Dec 30, 2021

"You just feel ignored for long enough and it's just nice to feel special sometimes."

We're saying goodbye to 2021 by discussing a movie that feels like a celebration, and makes you want to stay up all night, NICK & NORAH'S INFINITE PLAYLIST. BJ talks about her love of the book by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, Harmony waxes poetic about the music of the film serving as an additional character, and The Wives Colangelo admit that they are absolutely each other's Nick and Norah.

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Article Referenced

Suburban Teen Dream ‘Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist’ Turns 10: https://filmschoolrejects.com/nick-norahs-infinite-playlist-turns-10/

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Black Xmas (2006) Dec 23, 2021

“You're my family now.”

In honor of the Christmas holiday, we're tackling the second BLACK CHRISTMAS movie, the high-camp slasher from 2006. BJ and Harmony disagree pretty vehemently on this one, and our friends from the Aughtsterion Podcast stop by to give a little more love to one of the most polarizing horror movie remakes in history. Happy Holidays, prom party. Don't make any cookies out of your mom's flesh!

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Edward Scissorhands (1990) Dec 16, 2021

“People are scared of things that are different.”

Calling all weird kids and mall goths, it's time to relive our inner outsider feeling because we're talking EDWARD SCISSORHANDS. This week the wives are joined by filmmaker A.K. Espada to debate who this movie is for, relive the feelings of being made to feel othered, and dive into how Edward himself feels like a vessel for the alien experience of growing up as a teenage girl.

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Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) Dec 09, 2021

"Mom gave me this 9mil for my birthday, I'll always remember what she wrote in the card. "Jesus loves winners". That's why, no matter what I do, I aim to win."

Grab your tap shoes and put some vaseline on your teeth, because we're going to Mount Rose, Minnesota and talking DROP DEAD GORGEOUS. BJ talks a lot about her history as a child and teenage beauty queen, Harmony dives deep into the peculiar culture of Midwestern small towns where everybody knows everybody, both lament the glory of Kirstie Alley's incredible hair, and we discuss why we think this movie was a financial and critical flop upon release that eventually gained a cult following

Articles Mentioned

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Drop Dead Gorgeous at 20: how dark pageant comedy works better in 2019: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/jul/23/drop-dead-gorgeous-20th-anniversary-dark-comedy

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Lez Bomb (2018) Nov 25, 2021

"This is not how I saw my life. But it's so much better than anything I could've imagined. I wanna be with you."

In honor of everyone getting together to stuff our faces, avoid our families, and try to erase all of the lies fed to us during our elementary school educations surrounding Thanksgiving, we're talking about the coming-out queer holiday romcom, LEZ BOMB. We tell our coming out stories, talk about the weirdness that is introducing your partner to your family, and BJ cries a bunch. Enjoy!

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Angel (1984) w/ M. Lopes da Silva Nov 18, 2021

"It was easy. I just put on some sexy clothes and high heels and I went out and made a living."

It's another edition of TEEN MOVIE HELL and this week we're talking about the teenage exploitation classic, ANGEL with non-binary author and soapmaker, M. Lopes da Silva. Together the three discuss the importance of found family, praise the trans representation of Mae, and pay our respects to the pro-sex work message of this remarkable cinematic treasure.

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Pleasantville (1998) Nov 11, 2021

"No, David. Nobody's happy in a poodle skirt and sweater set."

This week The Wives are jumping back to the supposed good ol' days and taking a trip to PLEASANTVILLE. Together they discuss how this is a teen girl movie hidden beneath a teen boy protagonist, Harmony talks about "mental hygiene films" aka teen behavioral propaganda, BJ talks about the complications of telling this story with an all-white cast, and both pay homage to Paul Walker as an underappreciated himbo.

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Article Mentioned:

‘Pleasantville’ Was Only Pleasant Because of Its Erasure of POC: https://www.vice.com/en/article/wj93x4/pleasantville-20-year-anniversary-cold-take

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) Nov 04, 2021

“You don’t get to choose who or when you meet. However, you do get to choose who you hold onto.”

This week The Wives are visited by the incredible filmmaker Nace DeSanders and they're talking about the coming-of-age anime film, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Together the three talk about the ethics of time travel, BJ learns what a salt tablet is, and Nace shares her experiences of living in Japan for college.

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Article Mentioned:

Time travel, catharsis and Mamoru Hosoda’s animated worlds: https://www.polygon.com/2018/11/29/18117959/mirai-review-mamoru-hosoda-girl-who-leapt-through-time

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Halloweentown (1998) Oct 28, 2021

"Being normal is vastly overrated."

We're ending Spooky Season with one of the most requested titles, the Disney Channel Original Movie HALLOWEENTOWN. We talk about queer read of found communities and monstrous treatment, why denying children their heritage is bad, and discuss why Halloweentown is pro-socialism.

Article Mentioned: Is Halloweentown Anti-Capitalist? : https://isthismovieanticapitalist.medium.com/is-halloweentown-1998-anticapitalist-6ef7d68f5fa8

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Hell Fest (2018) w/ screenwriter Seth M. Sherwood Oct 21, 2021

"Came here to be scared, right? I can't arrest people for doin' their job. Welcome to Hell Fest."

This week The Wives are chatting with someone who actually writes teen horror for a living, HELL FEST screenwriter Seth M. Sherwood! We talk about HELL FEST being totally underrated, Seth gives insight into how he writes characters from a perspective he's never lived, and we get really deep into the idea of romanticizing high school milestones for a generation that hasn't had a "normal" high school experience for two years.

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Night of the Demons (1988) Oct 14, 2021

"Eat a bowl of f*ck! I am here to PARTY!"

We're throwing a Halloween party and all of you demons are invited! This week The Wives talk about ghost stories, teenage hijinks, why this movie isn't as beloved as it deserves to be, and the groundbreaking representation with the cast.

Articles Discussed

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‘NIGHT OF THE DEMONS (1988)’ deserves more recognition as a camp masterpiece

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Ginger Snaps (2000) Oct 07, 2021

"I get this ache... And I, I thought it was for sex, but it's to tear everything to f*cking pieces."

It's the return of Spooky Season and we're kicking it off with the highly-requested werewolf coming-of-age story, GINGER SNAPS! BJ talks about interviewing actor Emily Perkins and screenwriter Karen Walton for the film's 20th Anniversary, Harmony dives into the inherent trans reads of werewolf films, and both discuss life as edgy teens in the 00s.

Articles Discussed

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A Different Kind of Monster Movie: Writer Karen Walton Reflects on ‘Ginger Snaps’ 20 Years Later: https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3633638/different-kind-monster-movie-writer-karen-walton-reflects-ginger-snaps-20-years-later/

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Motocrossed (2001) Sep 30, 2021

"Don't be such a girl Carson."

This week we're cutting our hair, shredding the tracks, and talking about the trojan horse of Disney Channel queerness, 2001's MOTOCROSSED. Can you believe this movie does an incredible job tackling toxic masculinity? No, we're serious.

Articles Discussed

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The 2000s Made Me Gay by Grace Perry: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250760159

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Little Darlings (1980) Sep 23, 2021

"I hit a home run at fourteen. Well I guess some of us are women, and some of us are little girls."

We're heading back a few decades with this surprisingly sex-positive film about teenage virginity, 1980's LITTLE DARLINGS. The Wives Colangelo discuss at length just how queer this movie is, healthy expressions of teenage sexuality, and the reality that sometimes sex is super disappointing!

Articles Discussed

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Bruce LaBruce’s Academy of the Underrated: Little Darlings https://www.talkhouse.com/bruce-labruces-academy-underrated-little-darlings/

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He's All That (2021) Sep 16, 2021

"High school's just a bunch of scared people pretending to be something they're not."

You asked and we delivered. This week we're talking about the remake/reboot of an all-time teen classic, Netflix's HE'S ALL THAT! BJ short circuits a bit trying to express why she enjoys this movie, Harmony gives praise to blatant product placement, and together the two try to figure out why despite this being 100% the type of movie they'd hate, they actually had fun?

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The Princess Diaries 20th Anniversary Sep 09, 2021

"You try living for 15 years thinking that you're one person, and then in five minutes, you find out you're a princess. Just in case I wasn't enough of a freak already, let's add a tiara!”

THE PRINCESS DIARIES is turning 20 and we're here to celebrate. Let's talk about etiquette, the ultimate BFF Lilly Moscovitz, the unbridled star power of Anne Hathaway, and the nonsense of 00s paparazzi we all just accepted as normal.

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Articles Discussed

The Everything-You-Didn’t-Know Oral History of ‘The Princess Diaries: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/movies/a37091522/princess-diaries-oral-history/

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The Last Unicorn (1982) Sep 02, 2021

"There are no happy endings because nothing ends."

We're back with another animated favorite, this time diving into the fantastical world of 1982's THE LAST UNICORN. Stacked trees, drunk skeletons, and a the relationship between queer audiences and animation are all discussed, with interludes of Harmony randomly singing the theme song.

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Articles Discussed

The Last Unicorn was nightmare fuel to a generation of kids: https://www.avclub.com/the-last-unicorn-was-nightmare-fuel-to-a-generation-of-1798276272

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Mean Girls (2004) - This Ends at Prom's One Year Anniversary Aug 26, 2021

"I'm sorry that people are so jealous of me... but I can't help it that I'm so popular."

This Ends at Prom is officially a year old, and to celebrate we're talking about the most requested movie--MEAN GIRLS (2004). Is Janis Ian the true villain? Is Regina George actually a closeted lesbian? All of these questions and more answered in a must-listen to celebration.

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Articles Discussed

Mean Girls Theory Suggests Regina George is a Closeted Lesbian: https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/05/18/mean-girls-regina-george-lesbian-tiktok-lizzie-mchigher/

I Can't Believe It Took Me This Long to Realize My Favorite Movie is Racist: https://www.keshiasih.com/blog/i-cant-believe-it-took-me-this-long-to-realize-my-favorite-movie-is-racist

Janis Ian is the True Villain of Mean Girls: https://twitter.com/dontforgetjames/status/936128428981362688?lang=en

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Go (1999) w/ Alex Steed Aug 19, 2021

"You know what wakes me up in the middle of the night covered in a cold sweat? Knowing that you aren't any worse than anyone else in your whole screwed up generation."

Teen girl movies aren't always bubblegum pop and we're remembering that with the "Tarantino for Teens" classic, 1999's GO with the help of our dear podcast Daddy, Alex Steed of You Are Good (formerly Why Are Dads?). Together the three discuss the influence of the representation of working class youths, Alex shares what it was like to actually be a teen in the 90s, and we all decide whether or not Jane Krakowski could make us join a multi-level marketing scheme.

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Articles Discussed

Don’t Let It ‘Go’ Away: The Frantic, Furious Making of a Cult Movie Classic: https://www.theringer.com/movies/2019/3/29/18283794/go-making-of-doug-liman-john-august-sarah-polley-katie-holmes-no-doubt

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Tragedy Girls (2017) Aug 11, 2021

"If Sadie needs, like, an alibi or something just to get her out of a jam just tell her she can say she was with me watching some Dario Argento movie, okay?"

Recorded for the FRIGHTGOWN film festival, The Wives dive into one of the most popular teen horror films in recent years, TRAGEDY GIRLS. They discuss the true love of your best friend, the glory of Brianna Hildebrand, and there's a long tirade about people who are a little too fixated on true crime.

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Stick It (2006) Aug 05, 2021

“Yeah, um, you've got a lot of people going to the Olympics. Just curious, what country will they be representing? The state of delusion?"

In honor of the Olympics and Simone Biles continuing to prove why she's the GOAT, we're talking about the gymnastics classic STICK IT (2006). BJ dives deep into her life as an elite artistic athlete, Harmony talks about how this movie is the epitome of 2006, and yes, we talk about the queer awakening of millennials and that ice bath scene.

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Articles Discussed

'Stick It' Is Secretly the Greatest Sports Movie of All Time: https://vocal.media/geeks/stick-it-is-secretly-the-greatest-sports-movie-of-all-time

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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) w/ David Lawson Jr. Jul 29, 2021

“Sue Ellen, every girl over twenty-five should have a cucumber in the house.”

This week The Wives are covering an all-time favorite and a cult classic, DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD joined by Rustic Films' David Lawson Jr. Together the three discuss being latchkey kids in the 90s, how much easier it was to scam employers before the internet, and Harmony drops a confession that takes BJ's breath away.

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Night of the Comet (1984) Jul 22, 2021

“See, this is the problem with these things. Daddy would have gotten us Uzis.”

It's Christmas in July at the end of the word and we're celebrating with NIGHT OF THE COMET! This week The Wives discuss how they'd react to the end of the world, embracing high femme presentation during the apocalypse, and Harmony shares a moment that made her feel starstruck.

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Article Discussed

'Night of the Comet' is a feel-good dystopian movie set in L.A.': https://la.curbed.com/2020/4/10/21216395/night-of-the-comet-dystopian-movie

1984’s ‘Night of the Comet’ is a Holiday Treat That’s Perfect for Christmastime Watching: https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3535614/hidden-holiday-favorite-night-comet/

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Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021) Jul 15, 2021

"It began as a prank and ended in murder. Fantastic Choice. I love this one."

Who needs a schedule when you have a killer teen slasher dropping on Netflix based on books that changed your life? The Wives dig into FEAR STREET PART ONE: 1994 in all of it's trashy slashy glory. BJ talks about growing up Shadyside and Harmony has a theory about Simon that seems too accurate to not be canon

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Article Discussed

Cracking R.L. Stine: Leigh Janiak on Crafting The Fear Street Trilogy: https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/fear-street-netflix-leigh-janiak-interview-2021

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Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging (2008) w/ DeVaughn Taylor Jul 08, 2021

"If you haven't noticed, I am a woman now. I wear a bra."

This week the wives are joined by special guest DeVaughn Taylor to analyze a classic British teen movie that feels like 2008 personified. DeVaughn talks about the film's endlessly quotable script, Harmony embraces the killer soundtrack, and BJ fondly remembers her teen bible--gurl (dot) com.

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Article Discussed

I’m sorry to tell you this but Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging is completely messed up: https://thetab.com/uk/2019/07/04/am-i-the-only-person-who-thinks-angus-thongs-and-perfect-snogging-is-actually-messed-up-108356

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Miss Firecracker (1989) Jul 01, 2021

"Well, you know, they say we all gonna be dyin' some day. I believe it, too"

This week we're getting all-American with the criminally underseen beauty pageant favorite, MISS FIRECRACKER. The Wives Colangelo discuss the presentation of classism, immaturity, beauty standards, and a love for Holly Hunter and Mary Steenburgen.

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Moxie (2021) Jun 24, 2021

"I believe with my whole heart, mind, body, that girls constitute a revolutionary soul force that can and will change the world for real."

Who's got Moxie? We do! This week The Wives are joined by their 8-year-old niece, Roxie, to talk about fairness, friendship, and girl power in 2021's MOXIE. After the interview, BJ & Harmony analyze white feminism, riot grrl culture, and imagine a world where the character of Lucy was given the opportunity to be the lead.

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Articles Discussed

Amy Poehler’s ‘Moxie’ Is Just Another Movie About a Problematic White Teen: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/movies/a35812280/moxie-netflix-review-problematic/?fbclid=IwAR01vpPn2mjDXnb9dC3kH8eSfBx-dbRcjJhsp_2op8tCo4Ry0Xqipf0CYsk

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But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) Jun 17, 2021

"Congratulations, liars! You know who you are and you know who you want. Aint nothin' gonna change that. Shiiiiiiiit."

Happy Pride Month! We're covering one of the most influential queer movies ever made, Jamie Babbit's BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER. The wives break down what was happening with LGBTQ+ acceptance in the 90s to make this film so groundbreaking, BJ talks about why this film means so much to her, and Harmony delicately expresses why she doesn't feel seen by this classic.

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Sorority Boys (2002) Jun 10, 2021

“Look at me! I'm ugly! I would never f*ck me!"

For Harmony's ACTUAL birthday choice, we're talking about a movie that is absolutely monumental to her "teen girl" experience, the 2002 raunchy cross-dressing comedy, SORORITY BOYS (2002). BJ has an eye-opening experience reanalyzing a film she disregarded in her youth, because Harmony makes a compelling argument for SORORITY BOYS as one of the best examples of a trans read. You aren't going to want to miss this one.

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Articles Discussed

Roger Ebert's Review of Sorority Boys: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/sorority-boys-2002

Sorority Boys: An Accidentally Graceful Look at Womanhood and the Trans Experience: https://harmonycolangelo.medium.com/sorority-boys-an-accidentally-graceful-look-at-womanhood-and-the-trans-experience-9b5074d53191

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13 Going on 30 (2004) Jun 03, 2021

“I think all of us want to feel something that we've forgotten or turned our backs on because maybe we didn't realize how much we were leaving behind. We need to remember what used to be good. If we don't, we won't recognize it even if it hits us between the eyes.”

Harmony is turning thirty, flirty, and thriving, so there was no way BJ was going to pass up the opportunity to watch the Jennifer Garner classic, 13 GOING ON 30. BJ dives deep into the psychology of teenage girls, Harmony makes a compelling argument for a transgender read of Jenna's transformation, and both debate whether or not Mark Ruffalo was meant to be a romantic leading man.

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Articles Discussed

'13 Going On 30' And The Problem With Skipping Over The Hard Parts: https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a32304685/13-going-on-30-anniversary/

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Josie and the Pussycats (2001) MAY-usical Month! May 27, 2021

"No, I think the moral of the story here is you should be happy with who you are. This whole time we've been spending money on expensive clothes to impress people. Never made me happy. No. Happ; -Oh, my gosh. Happiness is on the inside. I'm not this..I'm not what I wear. I'M NOT WHAT I WEAR!"

It's BJ's birthday and the final week of MAY-usical Month! We're joined by the man who gave this very podcast its name, jack of all trades and delightful human being, Michael Varrati to discuss one of BJ's all-time favorite movies, JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS! Together we discuss everything from the pop music to rap pipeline in the 2000s, what makes a cult classic film, and an argument for Fiona being the greatest comic book movie villain in history. Thanos, who?

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Articles Discussed

‘Josie and the Pussycats’ predicted the influencer culture we're living in 20 years ago: https://www.whattowatch.com/watching-guides/josie-and-the-pussycats-predicted-the-influencer-culture-were-living-in-20-years-ago

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Cinderella (1997) MAY-usical Month! May 20, 2021

"You didn't need my help. You just thought you did. Believe in yourself, Cinderella, and trust him to love you as you really are."

For the third week of MAY-usical Month, we're joined by Venchise Glenn to look at one of the most successful TV Movies of all time, CINDERELLA (1997). Harmony gushes over the costumes, BJ reminisces about being a baby belt singer, and Venchise dives deep into what happens when beloved characters are re-cast with Black actors.

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Articles Discussed

The Whitney/Brandy Cinderella Was One Of The Most Important Movies Of The '90s: https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a13130805/whitney-brandy-cinderella-20th-anniversary/

Critics ridiculed Brandy's 'Cinderella.' Its lasting legacy is a lesson to Hollywood: https://www.postguam.com/entertainment/movies/critics-ridiculed-brandys-cinderella-its-lasting-legacy-is-a-lesson-to-hollywood/article_b6da31c2-7027-11eb-b1b9-e3c58e4e2e62.html?fbclid=IwAR0JgGkUbKG__juxO4ccvFsm3FFVO3FvBNK3j_phAW9ntu_0kVxmKagZDF8

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K-12 (2019) May 13, 2021

"Your body is imperfectly perfect. Everyone wants what the other one's working."

TW/CW: Bullying, disordered eating, and sexual assault. If you have to skip this week, we understand, and we love you.

In the second installment for MAY-usical month, we're looking at the music movie written, directed, produced, starring, and designed by Melanie Martinez, K-12. BJ helps break down the events of childhood trauma discussed through song in the film, and Harmony does double duty with emotional labor by bravely sharing a story that she's never discussed publicly and how it relates to the context of the film.

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Articles Discussed

Melanie Martinez's K-12 Is a Spellbinding Film About Breaking Free from Society https://io9.gizmodo.com/melanie-martinezs-k-12-is-a-spellbinding-film-about-bre-1842275375?fbclid=IwAR11Awaw3QRUB_COVuRlNr94o8m2FpJ-7FGmKm4Ho0Syd-QlFsNekFjSFrg

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Pitch Perfect (2012) May 06, 2021

“If you think this is just some high school club where you can sing and dance your way through any social issue or confused sexuality, you have come to the wrong place. There is none of that here. That's high school. This shit is real life.”

It's MAY-usical month and we're kicking things off with the aca-beloved start of the smash-hit trilogy, PITCH PERFECT (2012). BJ painfully relives the days of swing choir, Harmony gets to flex her music appreciation muscles, and the Wives Colangelo desperately try to figure out why this movie has so much random casual bigotry as punchlines.

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Articles Discussed

Deaf Jews: The dud note in 'Pitch Perfect': https://modsevprof.wordpress.com/2013/04/23/aw-yeah-djsdeaf-jews-the-dud-note-in-pitch-perfect/

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The Last American Virgin (1982) Apr 29, 2021

"Gary, I want you to know that I really appreciate what you've done for me. You've been a true friend."

In honor of Mike "McBeardo" McPadden, the wives are joined by Wes Allen of the 'Why Did We Ever Meet?' podcast (and the father of BJ & H$'s niece and nephew) to talk about the super intense yet progressive drama disguised as a teen sex-comedy, THE LAST AMERICAN VIRGIN (1982). Misunderstood upon release, the three make the case for a reappraisal and argue this is the kind of movie the LGBTQ+ community can embrace.

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Articles Discussed

Interview with Diane Franklin: She Can Break Your Heart https://jerrysaravia.blogspot.com/2017/07/interview-with-diane-franklin-she-can.html

Teen Movie Hell by Mike McPadden https://www.bazillionpoints.com/books/pre-order-teen-movie-hell-the-crucible-of-coming-of-age-comedies-from-animal-house-to-zapped-by-mike-mcbeardo-mcpadden/

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The Swan Princess (1994) Apr 22, 2021

"You should write a book: How To Offend Women In Five Syllables Or Less."

We're back with another animated feature, 1994's THE SWAN PRINCESS. BJ spends the entire episode trying to convince Harmony this is an important movie, Harmony hops on her anti-House of Mouse soapbox, and both say "Derek" like THE GOOD PLACE way too many times. (Sorry!)

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The Swan Princess--From Flop to Franchise: https://www.themarysue.com/swan-princess-anniversary-from-flop-to-franchise/

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Knives and Skin (2019) Apr 15, 2021

"I need to know there's a way out of this place."

By popular request, The Wives are back with a horror movie, and one that went unfortunately underseen, 2019's KNIVES AND SKIN. BJ talks about de-stigmatizing risky behavior among teen girls figuring themselves out, Harmony talks about the disconnect between parents and teens making sense of our constantly traumatic world, and both pay respects to adventurous and subversive filmmaking.

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Articles Discussed

Knives And Skin (2019) Is An Amazing Pastel Noir Therapy Session (https://www.graveyardshiftsisters.com/2019/07/knives-and-skin-2019-is-amazing-pastel.html)

Interview: Writer/Director Jennifer Reeder Talks KNIVES AND SKIN (https://dailydead.com/interview-writer-director-jennifer-reeder-talks-knives-and-skin/)

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It's a Boy Girl Thing (2006) Apr 08, 2021

"I'm a loser, I'm trouble and I'm stupid. It's basic genetics. Can't help it."

We're back with another body swap film, this time the giant ball of cringe better known as IT'S A BOY GIRL THING. Join as Harmony explains why the U.S. Military no longer sends her recruitment calls, BJ uncovers a conspiracy theory surrounding this film, and both debate why a movie that has such potential to be queer positive is instead so aggressively heteronormative.

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Troop Beverly Hills (1989) Apr 01, 2021

"I may be a beginner at some things, but I've got a black belt in shopping."

Gather round you friends of mine! We're Wilderness Girls and IT'S COOKIE TIME! This week we're having a thrill of a time with TROOP BEVERLY HILLS. Harmony talks about the time her Boy Scout leader embezzled popcorn fundraiser money, BJ tackles the complications of femme representation, and together the wives discuss whether or not "eat the rich" includes these Beverly Hills families.

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Promising Young Woman (2020) Mar 25, 2021

"I guess you just had to think about it the right way."

Sometimes the world of womanhood is not a fun, bright, poppy, or safe place. This week, the wives dive into one of the most polarizing films in recent memory, and discuss some really difficult topics presented in the film and their own lives. Trigger Warning.

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Articles Discussed this Episode

Bright Wall Dark Room: Love, Friendship, and Vengeance: Reimagining Romance in Promising Young Woman

What To Watch: Promising Young Woman's Ending Explained and Defended

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It Takes Two (1995) w/ Kristen Lopez! Mar 18, 2021

"It's got to be that can't-eat, can't-sleep, reach-for-the-stars, over-the-fence, World Series kind of stuff, right?"

The wives are finally diving into a "real" Mary-Kate and Ashley movie and are joined by unofficial Olsen expert, Kristen Lopez! Together we break down the heartbreak of Kirstie Alley turning out to be a bigot, the struggles of cinematic representation of the foster care system, continue the debate about Steve Gutenberg's alleged hotness. and crave justice for Clarice Kensington!

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Rock 'N Roll High School (1979) Mar 11, 2021

"Things sure have changed since we got kicked outta high school."

Hey everyone, we're This Ends at Prom and this is 'Rock 'N Roll High School!" This episode is a celebration in punk rock, challenging the system, and the absolute icon Riff Randell. BJ confesses a secret band she loves, Harmony breaks down what it means to be a "real" punk, and we both explain why this movie only works because it's about The Ramones.

Article Discussed this Episode:

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Minneapolis Post. - "Riff Randell Forever"

Variety: ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll High’ at 40: How the Ramones and a Rebellious Female Lead Invaded Theaters

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Pretty In Pink (1986) - 35th Anniversary Special Mar 04, 2021

"I just want them to know that they didn't break me."

In honor of the 35th anniversary of the third in the John Hughes/Molly Ringwald trilogy, we're celebrating Andie Walsh and discussing all things 'Pretty in Pink.' BJ questionably defends the lovable albeit ignorant goof in Andrew McCarthy's "Blane," Harmony is ready to join the religion of Annie Potts' "Iona," and both have the conflicting conversation of just what we're supposed to do with Jon Cryer's "Duckie."

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The trouble with Duckie--How 'Pretty in Pink’s' most lovable character gave a generation of teenage boys the wrong idea (Salon)

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Take the Lead (2006) w/ Bryce Evan Lewis Feb 25, 2021

"To do something, anything, is hard. It's much easier to blame your father, your mother, the environment, the government, the lack of money, but even if you find a place to assign the blame,it doesn't make the problems go away."

Kick on your dancing shoes and get ready to tango into some social emotional education, we're ending February with the criminally underappreciated TAKE THE LEAD with special guest, Bryce Evan Lewis. Harmony laments her own school's social upbringing in rural Ohio, BJ gets on her soapbox about the American education system, Bryce helps break down the lack of Black storytelling in teen cinema, and everyone loves Antonio Banderas.

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She's All That (1999) LIVE! from the Reel Love Film Festival Feb 18, 2021

"Give her the right look, the right boyfriend, and bam. In six weeks she's being named prom queen."

Did you miss us at the Reel Love film Festival? No worries, we've got the audio from our "lovecast" talking about the iconic teen masterpiece, She's All That. Harmony reinstates her war with 10 Things I Hate About You, BJ confesses her undying love to Rachel Leigh Cook, and both wives agree that Matthew Lillard makes everything better.

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The Fault in Our Stars (2014) Feb 11, 2021

"Okay? Okay."

In a Very Special™ Valentine's Day episode of the podcast, the wives are doing a deep dive on everyone's favorite cancer romance story NOT by Nicholas Sparks, 2014's THE FAULT IN OUR STARS. This episode gets a little heavy, tackling both the offensive dismissal of the severity of the Holocaust and Anne Frank, and the romanticization of terminal illness.

It's the episode where BJ cries!

Article Discussed in today's episode--Is Anne Frank's Role In "The Fault In Our Stars" Offensive?: https://www.buzzfeed.com/arianelange/anne-frank-the-fault-in-our-stars

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The House Bunny (2008) w/ Cassie Trainer Feb 04, 2021

“Well, she is not a Zeta because she's our new hizzity house mother. She'll be hizzy-tizzy - - She'll be here all the time."

The wives had a wedding cancelled by COVID so instead of getting a maid of honor speech, they've got a maid of honor GUEST. Joining BJ & Harmony is vintage dealer and Midwest fashion icon, Cassie Trainer.

BJ worships at the altar of writers Kirsten Smith and Karen McCullah, Harmony talks about her endless crush on Kat Dennings, and Cassie dives deep in the continued value of Playboy in the vintage market.

Article Discussed in today's episode-- "Revisiting “The House Bunny” With Its Writers Kirsten Smith & Karen McCullah Lutz 10 Years Later": https://medium.com/@new_girl_friday/revisiting-the-house-bunny-on-its-10th-anniversary-with-its-writers-kirsten-smith-karen-4102bab8e00a

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Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) Jan 21, 2021

“We each need to find our own inspiration, Kiki. Sometimes it’s not easy.”

It's our first animated film! The wives are moving out of Ohio and heading to start life anew in California, so it was only right to talk about another gal moving to a new city--Hayao Miyazaki's Kiki's Delivery Service.

BJ discusses her mixed feelings about moving into already settled places, Harmony tells a beautiful story about Mama Jo, her very own real-life "Osono," and the two get real about their fears and excitement about moving away.

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Ice Princess (2005) Jan 14, 2021

"What is so horrible about that? About feeling strong and graceful and beautiful for once in my life?"

We're enduring the ice cold midwest winter by hitting the ice and talking about the surprisingly feminist and wholly underrated ICE PRINCESS (2005).

BJ relives her years as a competitive baton twirler feeling seen by Kim Cattrall's scary coach persona, Harmony confesses a secret childhood fascination with ballet dancers, and both decide that Joan Cusack is a national treasure and Hayden Panettiere's "Gen" is absolutely queer.

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The Prom (2020) Jan 07, 2021

"We have come to show this community that gay people, and gay positive icons such as myself, are made of the same flesh and blood as they are."

Happy New Year, Prom Party! This week the wives are covering what should have been the most on-brand movie possible for this show, the Broadway hit turned Netflix Original THE PROM (2020).

Harmony confesses she doesn't follow the career of Ryan Murphy, BJ puts on her musical theatre snob glasses, both have some pretty strong feelings about James Corden playing a gay character, and the two discuss whether or not a film we have mixed feelings about can still be groundbreaking, important, or impactful.

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Juno (2007) Dec 31, 2020

"I need to know that it's possible that two people can stay happy together forever."

We're closing out 2020 by talking about one of the wives favorite movies of all time, and one that feels more relevant now than ever, JUNO (2007).

Harmony finally agrees that she's the Paulie Bleeker to BJ's Juno, Mac MacGuff is praised for being the perfect teen girl movie dad that he is, and the wives dive into the film's surprisingly progressive gender themes surrounding pregnancy.

Article Discussed in today's episode:

Diablo Cody for Vanity Fair: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/05/diablo-cody-juno-georgia-alabama-abortion

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Black Christmas (2019) with writer April Wolfe and writer/director Sophia Takal Dec 24, 2020

"I’m tired of hiding. I’m tired of running!"

In a very special Christmas episode, the wives are discussing the highly controversial remake BLACK CHRISTMAS (2019) with the two women behind the film, April Wolfe and Sophia Takal.

BJ and Harmony firmly stake their flag on planet "DIe Mad About It" to those that dislike this movie, Sophia and April talk about the massive backlash upon the film's release, and all of them discuss what it's like dealing with everyday misogyny.

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To Grandmother's House We Go (1992) Dec 17, 2020

"Okay, well, you kids may as well learn this now. Grownups will say anything to get kids to cooperate."

Before we dare tackle the inevitable legacy of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, we're starting at the very beginning with TO GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE WE GO, the made-for-TV Christmas movie that showed the world FULL HOUSE's Michelle Tanner was actually two children.

BJ tells the story that got her bullied off of TikTok about trapping her little sister under a Christmas tree for four hours, Harmony's analysis of the runaway horse carriage scene gives BJ an asthma attack, and both dig up some really weird childhood memories that somehow relate to this weird movie starring five-year-olds.

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Freaky (2020) w/ Michael Kennedy Dec 10, 2020

"And guess what, I need a friend right now. And it’s like, you guys are smashing the s**t out of me."

Fresh on the heels of it's VOD release, we're talking about body swapping teen girl horror in FREAKY, with the film's co-writer, Michael Kennedy!

This week BJ gets really sentimental about FREAKY's highly-discussed "car scene," Harmony explains why body-swap movies are NOT inherently transphobic, and Michael talks about making Josh the queer representation he wished he had in high school. Who knew a gory-as-hell movie about a teen girl swapping bodies with a mass murderer would be so touching?

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Easy A (2010) w/ Brennan Klein Dec 03, 2020

"I told everyone! Well, actually I told one person, but you know how these things work. It’s like wildfire."

You asked for it, and we're delivering, it's time to jump back into 2010 to discuss EASY A with special guest, Brennan Klein (producer of this very show!)

This week BJ tells the story about her Christian ex's soon to be wife calling her a decade later, Brennan confesses he aspires to be a parent like Stanley Tucci's Dill Penderghast, Harmony admits that Olive is exactly the type of cool woman she wants to be when she grows up, and the trio finally determine the difference between teen girl movie hallway walks and stairway reveals.

Articles Discussed in Today's Episode can be found below:

10 Years Later, ‘Easy A’ (2010) Grapples With a Complex Legacy: https://flipscreened.com/2020/10/06/10-years-later-easy-a-2010-grapples-with-a-complex-legacy/

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Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

Yes, God, Yes (2019) Nov 26, 2020

"What if we just tried to be honest and treat each other with respect? That is what Jesus wanted, right?"

The wives are going deep into the world of organized religion, discovering sexuality, and teaching the world what it means to "toss a salad" with Karen Maine's YES, GOD, YES.

This week BJ explains why googling "girl uses cellphone" has scarred her for life, Harmony relives the hell of suburban Ohio Sunday school, and both talk a lot about the life-affirming moments that exist from having even just one adult tell you that it's all going to be okay.

Articles Discussed in Today's Episode can be found below:

Karen Maine for Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/karen-maine-interview-yes-god-yes

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Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

Sixteen Candles (1984) Nov 19, 2020

"I can't believe that I gave my panties to a geek." The wives are finally diving into the patron saint of teen movies, John Hughes' directorial debut, SIXTEEN CANDLES.

This week BJ talks about the rite of passage for Chicagoland teens experiencing John Hughes cinema, Harmony has a full breakdown after drawing a parallel from the treatment of Long Duk Dong to her own family's treatment of immigrants, and both have to grapple with the normalization of rape culture present in what is considered one of the most classic teen girl movies ever made.

Articles Discussed in Today's Episode can be found below

Molly Ringwald for The New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/what-about-the-breakfast-club-molly-ringwald-metoo-john-hughes-pretty-in-pink

Vox Article: https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/9/27/17906644/sixteen-candles-rape-culture-1980s-brett-kavanaugh?fbclid=IwAR2dM1530-wJ60jNRL1bpKoCCzu0ZixD0CY1eaOSszTPcvsfIxqs20-U098

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Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

Bring It On (2000) Nov 12, 2020

"I transferred from Los Angeles. Your school has no gymnastics team. This is a last resort. *clap* " In honor of the iconic cheerleading classic's 20th anniversary, we're flipping onto the blue carpet of BRING IT ON!

This week BJ gives Harmony a crash course in the world competitive spirit sports, Harmony realizes that this movie is about way, way deeper issues than just cheerleading, and we read from Gabrielle Union's interview in Vogue about the staying power of Isis and the representation of Black characters in teen movies.

Vogue Article: vogue.com/article/gabrielle-union-bring-it-on-interview

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Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

Sydney White (2007) w/ Vanessa Guerrero Nov 05, 2020

"If only there was a place where a superficial, materialistic b*tch could fit in... Oh, wait. There is" Fresh off the heels of the latest U.S. election, we're diving into baby's first socialism movie, the Amanda-Bynes-as-Snow-White flick SYDNEY WHITE (2007).

The wives are joined with comedian, co-host of the Kicking and Screaming podcast, and host of El Rey's 'Top 5,' Vanessa Guerrero, to talk about collegiate life as an introduction to dismantling the screwed up world of rigged democracies, the signs you might be dating a young Republican, whether or not we should trust angry white men with blogs, and embracing your inner dork.

**At the time of recording, Vanessa was using a different last name. We were given explicit permission to make the ridiculous sound edit of an Eddie Guerrero ring announcement to highlight the professional use of her maiden name.**

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Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

The Craft (1996) Oct 29, 2020

"We are the weirdos, mister." We're closing out sp0o0oky season with a bang, by traveling back to the 90s and examining the beloved witch classic, THE CRAFT (1996).

Sisterhood of the Traveling Tripp Pants, this is not. This week your favorite wives talk about the dangers of groupthink, the communal misremembering of what this film is actually about, and the absolutely iconic aesthetic of Fairuza Balk's Nancy Downs. Strap in, friends. This one gets pretty intense.

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Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

The Final Girls (2015) Oct 22, 2020

"Today's the anniversary of her death. At least I get to see her. Even if she is being chased by a psycho with a machete." Week four of sp0o0oky season is a look at one of the legitimately most underrated horror films of the last decade, THE FINAL GIRLS (2015)

The week your favorite wives talk about the importance of writing your own storyline, punchlines with progressive roots, the deconstruction of slasher films, and embracing your inner archetype.

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Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

Casper (1995) Oct 15, 2020

"If my mom's a ghost, did she forget about me?" Week three of sp0o0oky season is all about the friendliest ghost you know, and the source of plenty of pre-teen heart eye fawning, CASPER (1995).

The week your favorite wives talk about the pro-therapy messaging of Dr. Harvey, learning how to process grief and death as a child, and why films like CASPER are so important for teaching children how to navigate their negative emotions.

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BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) Oct 08, 2020

"Great. My secret weapon is PMS." In our second week of teen girl horror movies, we're focusing on the iconic SoCal vampire slaying film--not the series-- BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (1992).

This week your favorite wives tackle their complicated feelings about Joss Whedon, the sometimes toxic gatekeeping surrounding BUFFY, the everlasting perfection of Paul Reubens, and why Donald Sutherland is "daddy."

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BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

10 Things I Hate About You (1999) Sep 24, 2020

"What are the two house rules? Number One: No dating till you graduate. Number Two: No dating till you graduate." This week is the movie that inspired the podcast in the first place, the Shakespearean inspired classic 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU.

Harmony's interpretation of the film throws BJ into a straight up existential crisis and forces her to reevaluate one of her favorite teen girl movies of all time. Chances are, you're about to be thrown into the crisis with her. Strap in, it's about to get complicated.

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BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

High School Musical (2006) w/ Willow Hawks Sep 17, 2020

We're all in this together! This week BJ & Harmony are joined by Willow Hawks of The Sonder Bombs to revisit the Disney Channel Original Movie to end them all, High School Musical.

Can Vanessa Hudgens actually sing? Does this film accurately portray the cruel politics of high school thespians? Did Justin Bieber steal his haircut from baby Zac Efron? Find out our thoughts on all of these burning questions and so much more on this week's episode.

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Willow Hawks & The Sonder Bombs are

on Twitter & Instagram: @Sonder_Bombs

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BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

Just One of the Guys (1985) Sep 10, 2020

"It's as if women's lib never existed." This week BJ & Harmony are diving into the super queer, ultra-debated, cross-dressing teen classic, JUST ONE OF THE GUYS.

Listen to Harmony defend the hypersexual little brother Buddy, BJ acknowledge how the incidental lesbian scenes made a huge impact on her pre-teen years, and both identify the difference between authentic and problematic queer representation.

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BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

Freaky Friday (2003) Sep 03, 2020

You're it, you're the ultimate! This week BJ & Harmony are talking body swaps, teenage angst, unexpected racism, and the forever perfection of Jamie Lee Curtis in Disney's 3rd installment of the FREAKY FRIDAY franchise. Listen to BJ wax poetic about her years as an embarrassing emo kid and Harmony's love of cool moms with rad hair.

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BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

Clueless (1995) Aug 27, 2020

UGH! AS IF! This week BJ & Harmony are exploring what many consider to be the peak of teen girl cinema, Amy Heckerling’s CLUELESS (1995). We ‘re talking about 90s slang, makeovers, classism, fashion, surprisingly progressive gay acceptance, and take a questionable trip revisiting our own experiences with high school cliques.

Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtProm

You can also follow the hosts on their social media channels.

BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

Trailer Aug 16, 2020

This Ends at Prom is a weekly podcast analyzing the staying power of womanhood featured in coming-of-age and teen girl movies from the queer, feminist cisgender and transgender perspectives of wives BJ Colangelo and Harmony Colangelo.

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