Happy Christmas (as they would say in the UK)! Ale and Anneka take on their second holiday rom-com with an absolute classic: Love Actually (2003, starring way too many people but IMDB has Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon listed as the top star

The Wedding Singer

Nov 18th, 2021 36m 4s

We're back!! After a spontaneous two month break, Ale and Anneka are back with their witty remarks and clever commentary on the movies you love most.What did the two think of The Wedding Singer (1998, starring Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler) -

Crazy Rich Asians

Sep 2nd, 2021 44m 47s

Ale and Anneka had both seen Crazy Rich Asians (2018, starring Constance Wu and Henry Golding) once before but were excited to dive back in for this review! This book-turned-rom-com is packed with so many of their favorite rom-com tropes, but d

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Aug 5th, 2021 47m 4s

*Ale and Anneka choice* While this was a challenging movie to give a rating to, we both enjoyed watching, rewatching, and reviewing this classic early 2000s rom-com. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003, starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaugh

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Jul 1st, 2021 41m 2s

*Anneka's choice* Why would we choose My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002, starring Nia Vardalos and John Corbett) to review at this particular moment, you ask? Perhaps it's because we got engaged and are now preparing for our own cross-cultural cel

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

May 27th, 2021 38m 29s

*Combo choice* Ale and Anneka watched Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020, starring Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams) on Netflix last year and just loved it. Once again trying to push the boundaries of what's considered a "rom-

Aladdin

Apr 29th, 2021 34m 29s

*Ale and Anneka choice* You may not think Aladdin (1992, starring Scott Reigner, Robin Williams, and Linda Larkin) – or any Disney movie – would qualify as a rom-com, but it sure does! Romance? Check. Comedy? Check (thank you Genie!). We loved

Notting Hill

Apr 8th, 2021 38m 38s

*Ale's choice* This one was a real Ale's choice, not a "saw-the-trailer-a-few months-ago-and-is-now-choosing-it-because-Anneka-feels-bad-that-she-chose-so-many-movies-in-a-row choice." Because he LOVES this movie, as does Anneka. Notting Hill (

Love, Wedding, Repeat

Mar 25th, 2021 40m 2s

*Ale's Choice* We watched this movie last year right before we started the show, so we thought it was time to bring it into the fold. It's a cute, put-on-in-the-background kind of movie and we enjoyed re-watching it and reviewing it. If you're

Always Be My Maybe

Mar 11th, 2021 38m 18s

*Ale's Choice* We think Ale liked the Keanu Reeves part of this trailer which is why it ended up on his "To Watch" list, although sadly it's not likely to make his "Top 10." Nevertheless, Always Be My Maybe (2019, starring Ali Wong and Randall

My Best Friend's Wedding

Feb 25th, 2021 47m 13s

*Anneka's choice because Ale was making dinner and told her to pick a movie.* We are shocked that this is our first Julia Roberts movie but excited to be starting off with one of her best! My Best Friend's Wedding (1997, starring Julia Roberts,

10 Things I Hate About You

Feb 11th, 2021 37m 50s

*Anneka's Choice* How do we loathe thee? We can't count the ways because we mostly love this movie! Our first foray into the depths of an American high school goes better than anticipated with 10 Things I Hate About You (1999, starring Heath Le

The American President

Jan 21st, 2021 42m 23s

A special post-Inauguration Day episode! While most may not think of The American President (1995, starring Michael Douglas and Annette Bening) as a rom-com, Ale and Anneka were quick to realize that it absolutely qualifies! While Anneka was a

Fools Rush In

Jan 7th, 2021 46m 52s

*Ale's Choice* If you haven't seen Fools Rush In (1997, starring Salma Hayek and Matthew Perry), do yourself a favor and rent it ASAP. Ale and Anneka certainly think it's worth the money. While it has all the trappings of a typical rom/com, the

The Holiday

Dec 24th, 2020 54m 3s

It's the most wonderful time of the year and what better way to celebrate than by watching a classic holiday rom com? Ale and Anneka chose what has emerged as a Christmas favorite since its debut in 2006: The Holiday (starring Cameron Diaz and

When In Rome

Dec 10th, 2020 38m 2s

*Anneka's Choice* Ok, so maybe When In Rome (2010, starring Kristen Bell and Josh Duhmal) isn't the best rom com out there. But Anneka was captivated by the trailer and here we are.Unlike the traumatic Wedding Planner episode, Ale and Anneka ar

A Lot Like Love

Nov 26th, 2020 49m 27s

*Ale's Choice!* Though apparently not a highly popular opinion, Ale and Anneka both really enjoy A Lot Like Love (2005, starring Ashton Kutcher and Amanda Peet). Though it certainly has some questions (how does she afford that apartment??), the

When Harry Met Sally

Nov 12th, 2020 1h 8m

The rom com Anneka loves most in the world: When Harry Met Sally (1989, starring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal). Has she made life decisions based off of this movie? Yes. Has she incorporated many of Sally's mannerisms into her own repertoire of q

About Time

Oct 29th, 2020 44m 59s

Ale's first ever solo pick is About Time (2013, starring Domnhall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams) – one of his, and Anneka's, favorites. But did it pass the "we're reviewing this for a podcast" test? Yes. It did. Or at least mostly.

The Wedding Planner

Oct 15th, 2020 46m 8s

It shouldn't have been a surprise to Anneka that The Wedding Planner (2001, starring Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey) would not be Ale's favorite movie, but the rating Ale gives this movie shocks her to her core. Find out what it was tha

Crazy, Stupid, Love

Oct 1st, 2020 44m 37s

Crazy, Stupid, Love was a movie both Ale and Anneka knew they loved before sitting down to review it. But did it stand up to their high standards this go round? Tune in to hear about how this movie played a pivotal role in his life when Ale was

50 First Dates

Sep 17th, 2020 46m 5s

Ale and Anneka actually recorded this episode as their second episode, so the format is old, but the content is new! 50 First Dates has so much charm, but both Ale and Anneka agree that they could do without certain aspects of the film. So what

Hitch

Sep 3rd, 2020 45m 25s

Hitch may have proven itself to be a little too predicable for Ale and Anneka, but they loved chatting about why this movie still brings them joy. Ale waxes poetic about Albert’s dancing skills and Anneka take befuddlement to a new level trying

(500) Days of Summer

Aug 20th, 2020 53m 51s

500 Days of Summer turns out to be the most controversial movie for Ale and Anneka yet as they work through the underlying themes of expectations vs. reality and whether Summer or Tom is to blame for the downfall of their relationship (and whet

Two Weeks Notice

Aug 6th, 2020 1h

Ale LOVED Two Weeks Notice as much as Anneka was hoping he would. Join them as Anneka lists the million reasons why she can rewatch this movie anytime and Ale (per usual) explains how he sees himself in George and Lucy.