Heart Of Podness

We're looking at a half-dozen romances across eighty years as we dig into the intergenerational relationships of Stephen Daldry's 2002 adaptation of The Hours. Join in as we discuss the stacked female cast helmed by Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, and Meryl Streep, other great one- and two-scene performances, the movie's nebulous queerness, the 2003 Oscars, and this January's box office offerings. Plus: Who is the film's lead? Why was the Cinemascore so weak? Why did Dennis Duffy go to see this movie? And, most importantly, how do you pronounce Godzilla x Kong? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Breakfast Club (1985) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

We're looking at one of the high points of writer Richard Curtis's careet with the 1999 hit Notting Hill, starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant! Join in as we discuss cartoon pseudonyms, grand gestures, British pregnancy laws, and a very weird kiss. Plus: Are travel bookstores viable? Did She give him a real Chagall? Why are Anna Scott's outfits so weird? And, most importantly, why did that last montage have so much going on?? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Hours (2002) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

This week we're filling in a blind spot as we finally look at the romance of Ang Lee's 2005 classic, Brokeback Mountain! Join in as we discuss the movie's strikingly young cast, our own memories of the film's release, symbolic cowboy hats, and tetherball. Plus: Where does this fit in Lee's filmography? Why did the production's animal handling cause problems? Would John Wayne have approved of the movie? And, most importantly, how is Nick Vallelonga's That's Amore! going? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Notting Hill (1999) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

We're looking at the start of a classic screen pairing as we dig into Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy in George Stevens's 1942 Best Picture nominee Woman of the Year! Join in as we discuss our favorite newspaper movies, the Hepburn-Tracy relationship, the 1943 Oscars, and George Stevens's postwar career. Plus: Why did producers rework the ending? Why is Tess so chummy with Fulgencio Battista? Why does Sam make it soe hard to agree with him? And, most importantly, how did Tess displace Eleanor Roosevelt as the country's top dame? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Brokeback Mountain (2005) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

We're kicking off the new year with a look back at our favorite movies of 2023, and a look even further back as we travel through time with Mr. Peabody & Sherman in the 2014 DreamWorks Animation adaptation directed by Real Housewives of Beverly Hills character Rob Minkoff! Join in as we discuss the year in film, from the collapse of the superhero box office to the pleasant surprise of non-franchise successes. We also dig into the bizarre romance between Sherman and his classmate Penny. Plus: Should Peabody ever be moved from TV? Why has Sherman never been to school? Why are all the rooms in the movie empty? And, most importantly, when will Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted movie come out, and will it feature the Pop Tart Man?? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Woman of the Year (1942) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

We're having a weird (but good!) Christmas with the holiday romance of Stanley Kubrick's final film, 1999's Eyes Wide Shut. Join in as we discuss the movie's place in Kubrick's filmography, its use of real-life couple Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, the Christmas setting, and the differences between the theatrical and unrated cuts. Plus: How does the movie compare to Arthur Schnitzler's short story? Why did so many people want something else from the movie? Why does Bill Harford constantly show people his medical license? And, most importantly, who choreographed the women at the climactic party? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014) and our top ten films of 2023! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

We're checking in on this year's Hallmark Channel holiday romances with a look at Never Been Chris'd, a movie that definitely didn't start with a title and build a shaky premise off of that. Join in as we discuss Hallmark's programming ethos, bad moms, Hays Code lesbians, and the movie's questionable understanding of both It's a Wonderful Life and The Great Gatsby. Plus: What exactly is interesting about Chris? Does this movie feature the most pathetic Never Have I Ever game in history? Do these women understand the tech industry? And, most importantly, is Chris any good at kissing? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Eyes Wide Shut (1999) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

It's almost Christmastime, so we're grumpily lining up to look at the dreadful romance of the 2002 CBS film adaptation of The Christmas Shoes, based on the treacly NewSong hit. Join in as we discuss Rob Lowe's performance as "Mean Business Dad," the film's stupid first line, chain emails, and the surprisingly extensive Christmas Shoes universe. Plus: Is Maggie's marriage also bad? Would the movie be better if it weren't an adaptation of this song? Do parents ever watch their kids' concert videos? And, most importantly, why are the titular shoes so ugly?? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Never Been Chris'd (2023) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

We're kicking off the holiday season with a classic adaptation of an even more classic story: 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol! Join in as we discuss the post-Henson history of the Muppets, a weird-looking Ghost of Christmas Past, Paul Williams's great songs (except one), and Ignorance and Want. Plus: Why is "When Love is Gone" only in some versions of the movie? Did Scrooge get dumped on Christmas? Why hasn't Disney relaunched The Muppet Show? And, most importantly, is Belle a Fezziwig? #BellyWig Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Christmas Shoes (2002) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

We're having a whale of a time as we look at the time-travel romance of 1986's Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home! Join in as we discuss large sea creatures, Spock's vulgarity, the 1986 Saturn Awards, and Scotty's surprising skill with a Macintosh. Plus: What Paramount star almost played a key role in the movie? Will the time-displaced whales die in the future? Can you drink whale milk? And, most importantly, what did the probe that started the movie actually want? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

We're welcoming the world's number one Trolls fan to the podcast to talk about the royal romance of DreamWorks's first feature about the long-haired Scandinavian toys. Join in as we discuss jukebox movies, the Trolls universe, Bergen class hierarchy, and the rhythm nation. Plus: Is Gristle Jr a good king? What is Bridget's long-term plan? Do the Battle Trolls appear in the sequels? And, most importantly, does the Bergen Chef even cook anything? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

We're talking formative parodies as we look at the irresistable romance of 1997's Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. Join in as we discuss the film's unusual DVD release, the Evil family in therapy, Bond girl names, and themed rollercoasters. Plus: How old is Scott supposed to be? Will Austin Powers 4 ever happen? Why aren't there broccoli in VeggieTales? And, most importantly, is "Do I make you horny?" a rhetorical question? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Trolls (2016) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

Dune Part II got moved to next year, so we're looking at another odd genre epic from the early 80s: Peter Yates's 1983 fantasy flop Krull! Join in as we discuss marital flamethrowing, the Widow in the Web, the movie's unhelpful name, the movie's surprising link to a We Love the Love favorite. Plus: Are Slayers parasitic? Why does the Beast want to marry a human? Where are all the other people? And, most importantly, at what point did the people involved with this movie realize it was bad? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

We're celebrating Halloween with a look at the most fun of the classic slashers, Wes Craven's 1984 hit A Nightmare on Elm Street! Join in as we discuss Freddy Krueger, vigilante parents, great practical effects, and wet factories. Plus: How does this compare to the other slashers of its period? Why did Nancy's mom keep Freddy's glove? Why does Tina like Rod? And, most importantly, why won't anyone actually help Nancy? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Krull (1983) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

We're finally entering the Dark Universe! At long last, it's time to dig into the paltry romance of Alex Kurtzman's ill-fated reboot of The Mummy, starring Tom Cruise in the would-be beginning of a cinematic universe. Join in as we discuss other occupants of the franchise graveyard, the development of the Dark Universe, the film's weirdly insulting location cards, and the puzzling nature of Tom Cruise's character. Plus: What was the mummy's goal? Did it technically win? Why didn't Nick's body burn up in the plane crash? What was Captain Salazar's deal? And, most importantly, what would a horror movie based on the card game Uno look like? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

We're celebrating the release of Killers of the Flower Moon by looking at Martin Scorsese's spookiest movie: his 1991 remake of Cape Fear, starring Nick Nolte, Robert De Niro, and Jessica Lange. Join in as we discuss our favorite cinematic boats, Juliette Lewis's performance as Nolte and Lange's daughter, De Niro's twenty-first century comedy career, and comically large cigars. Plus: Why is the houseboat called the Moana? Is Danielle the only good person in the movie? Is this the best movie the Inhumans can hope for? and, most importantly, is this the most outrageous MTV Best Kiss nomination in history? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Mummy (2017) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

We're getting spooky - or is it terrifying? - as we look at the Gothic romance of Guillermo Del Toro's Crimson Peak! Join in as we discuss the film's place in Del Toro's career, our love of villainous Jessica Chastain, and the red clay's place among our favorite color pops in movies. Plus: What exactly is Sharpe's business plan? What's happened to Tom Hiddleston's star career? Why did the movie underperform in 2015? And, most importantly, was this movie too scary for our guest? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Cape Fear (1991) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

We're diving deep into a world of crime for a look at the torrid romance of Warren Beatty's 1990 film Dick Tracy, starring Beatty as the classic detective being torn between Glenne Headly's Tess Trueheart and Madonna's Breathless Mahoney. Join in as we discuss Tracy's history, the complicated saga of Beatty's attempts to maintain the rights to the character, the movie's incredible visual style, and the ill-advised marketing blitz that surrounded the film. Plus: Why is Big Boy's priority a nightclub act? What's the deal with Dick Tracy Jr? Why won't anyone let Tess do anything? And, most importantly, what did Tracy himself think of the movie? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Crimson Peak (2015) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

We just saw the new movie from writer-director-star Tommy Wiseau (The Room), so we had to throw our schedule out the window to talk about the romance of Big Shark! Join in as we discuss our experience being in a room with Wiseau, his growth as a filmmaker, his dubious claims about its production, and various plans for exploding pigs. Plus: What happened to Greg Sestero? Did the music in the movie have planned notation? Are any of the firemen characters being paid? And, most importantly, did they ever use the treasure map? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Dick Tracy (1990) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

We're putting on a double feature as we look at two films whose actresses tied for the Oscar in 1968: Barbra Streisand for Funny Girl and Katharine Hepburn for The Lion in Winter. Join in as we discuss the tie itself, these two extremely different performances, the history of Fanny Brice on stage and screen, and the surprising comedy of a drama about twelfth-century English succession squabbles. Plus: Why did Columbia want to fire Omar Sharif? How many aliases did Nick Arnstein have? Does anyone care about Geoffrey? And is Funny Girl actually good, or is it just Barbra? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message