You Had Me At Hello

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Julia Meets Robbie — The Wedding Singer Sep 04, 2017

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This week is a double dose of nostalgia on You Had Me At Hello: both for this 1998 rom-com classic that sparked the Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore chemistry that continues today and for the bright colors and great music of the 1980s. Though it was released during Peak Sandler — the mid-late nineties that saw the releases of Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, and Big Daddy — The Wedding Singer stands out as the perfect blend of Sandler’s dramatic capabilities mixed with his signature Sandlerisms (“Woopie-de-doo!”). Fixed with a killer soundtrack (New Order!), one of the best romantic scenes in rom-com history (Billy Idol), genuine chemistry (they are so cute), and lots of memorable lines (“My parents died when I was ten, would you like to talk about that next?”), The Wedding Singer is a treat, even 19 years later. Further reading: (more…)

Annie/Joanna Meets Dean — Overboard Aug 21, 2017

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We’ve run into this situation a few times so far on this podcast, where we revisit a “classic” of the genre with great concern that what we’ll find is a movie that doesn’t quite hold up. Whether it’s misogynistic or homophobic or a combination of things, it’s always hard to revisit a movie that you loved as a kid only to discover that, hey, maybe it’s kind of fucked up now that you’re an adult and know better. Thankfully, despite some occasional icky-ness, we agree that Overboard mostly holds up. There are some parts that made Joey squirm, but in general the Russell/Hawn dynamic is so charming and the characters so likable that it’s hard not to enjoy it. Plus, there are just some damn good jokes. Further reading: (more…)

Eva Meets Albert — Enough Said Aug 07, 2017

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Probably best known for his tough guys like Tony Soprano in The Sopranos or enforcer Virgil in True Romance, the late James Gandolfini’s final starring role was totally unexpected. Sensitive and funny, Gandolfini’s Albert pairs perfectly with Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Eva, who also gets to go beyond her usual cutting sarcasm and explore a wider range of emotions as a divorcee looking for love, caught between a new beau and a new friend. Amanda and Joey had differing opinions on Catherine Keener’s Mary-Anne (though Keener is a gem), but overall they agree that this is a modern romance classic and a reminder that we lost Gandolfini far too young. (more…)

Emily Meets Kumail — The Big Sick Jul 24, 2017

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The conversation veers towards crying cues, the importance of representation in Hollywood, movies other than the Big Sick, and the perseverance of John Wick. Because The Big Sick is based on the story of a real-life, very much still married couple, Joey and Amanda did not, in fact, speculate about whether these two would stand the test of time. We’re guessing the movie’s critical and box office success will only help. (more…)

Margaret Meets Andrew — The Proposal Jul 10, 2017

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Directed by Anne Fletcher of 27 Dresses fame, The Proposal is one of Joey’s favorite mid-grade rom-coms and a movie that Amanda had seen, but allegedly forgot about until Sandra Bullock’s shamanistic dancing to Lil Jon brought it all back. A frigid editor-in-chief convinces her executive assistant to be her sham fiance in order to avoid deportation and antics and love ensue — with cute pups, Betty White, and Coach/Mr. Incredible to boot. Further reading on The Proposal: (more…)

Annie Meets Alvy — Annie Hall Jun 26, 2017

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La-di-da. I lurff you. Let’s just kiss now and get it over with. Annie Hall is full of nostalgia: Joey reminisces about film school, Kate describes her own celebrity encounter and too much time is spent discussing Amanda’s driving. (more…)

Jenna Meets Matty — 13 Going On 30 Jun 12, 2017

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This week, Joey and Amanda watched 13 Going on 30. Amanda can’t say the word “naivete,” and Joey ponders the ethics of disclosing your magical time-travel experience to your partner. Being 13 is either the best or the worst, depending on who you ask, and it’s agreed that for better parties everyone should know the dance to Thriller. (more…)

Jane Re-Meets Jake And Then Meets Adam: It’s Complicated May 08, 2017

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Joey and Amanda watch It’s Complicated, and contemplate the certainty of their future, whether Meryl Streep and Steve Martin will elope in Ireland, and whether having a cafe/catering business is indeed profitable. Copious tears were shed leading up to this recording. But also, so many people in this movie have been in so many other cool things! Further reading: (more…)

Mya Meets Zeke: Think Like A Man Apr 24, 2017

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Joey is hugely offended when Kirsten (Gabrielle Union) guts the apartment she shares with Jeremy (Jerry Ferrara) of all his nerd stuff. Amanda relates to changing her behavior to find the kind of lasting relationship she wanted, ie, not being introduced as "a friend." (more…)

Carrie Meets Charles: Four Weddings And A Funeral Apr 03, 2017

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Amanda enjoyed the expletives, Joey enjoyed the structure. And the end montage leaves little to the imagination as to whether Carrie and Charles live happily ever after--luckily settled into their lives before Trump, before Brexit. Further Reading: 26 of the first 45 words in this movie are a derivative of the f-word. The obligatory FW&AF listicle. A 20-years-later celebrates the film’s little moments in between. BBCAmerica takes a gander at where are they now? Surprise, Hugh Grant doesn’t believe in marriage. The mansion from the movie was recently up for sale. And just a reminder from Lindy West that Love, Actually is actually the worst. And, of course, don't forget to make Amanda's Stop All The Clocks cocktail while you watch. (more…)

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