This year's Valentine's Day movie is the ubiquitous Marry Me, which was released this past weekend! Rene and Max want to completely discount the premise of the movie... but it kinda still seems plausible... in any instance, this Romcom is a throwback to Romcoms with an unbelievable premise and good times, which Rene and Max discuss. Have a listen!
This podcast episode is urgent as a M***** F*****. Rene and Max watched the 1997 Romantic Dramedy Love Jones and they talk about how cool Chicago is, how nice a change of pace this film is, and how much Rene loves the musical montage in this film. There's also a podcast announcement at the end, so listen for that!
Rene and Max continue down the Nancy Meyers road with another one of her Romcoms. This time, they watch 2009's It's Complicated and ask the question "why is it so complicated?" Give a listen for the answer!
Rene and Max watched the Nancy Meyers 2003 Romcom Opus Something's Gotta Give. They remark on the décor of the film, but mostly they rue the fact that Meyers wrote, produced, and directed this film solo, which often leads to a muddled mess... Have a listen and see what the guys mean.
This week Rene and Max are joined by Max's lovely girlfriend Gabi Crowley to discuss the 2004 Romcom Win A Date With Tad Hamilton! Gabi explains her history with the film and why she likes it, then Rene and Max share their thoughts, which are interesting because the director of this film is a familiar name on this pod and not in a good way. Have a listen and enjoy!
Rene and Max are convinced that Ocean's 11 is a Romcom and they will convince you too! Have a listen!
Rene and Max come back from a mini vacation to give their final episode of 2021 reviewing 2020 Holiday Romcom Happiest Season. In the midst of the episode, you also get updates on a fantastic 4th quarter of the Music City Bowl. The podcast contains multitudes! Enjoy!
Rene and Max watch the third and final part of Rene's personal Holiday Romcom Trilogy, The Family Stone. Rene admits to have seen this film for as many times as years its been released, and he explains some parts to Max that Max may have needed additional info. Max also questions who is even the main character of the film and there is not a simple answer. This movie requires discussion in the best way, so join Rene and Max as they discuss the film.
This week Rene and Max dive into Netflix's 2021 Holiday Romcom offering Love Hard. They remark on the generic title, the formulaic plot, and how it all still works together because it's hard to mess up a Romcom if you are competent (which these filmmakers appear to be). So get cozy and enjoy the episode!
This week the podcast returns to its normal rhythm, by watching a movie and then discussing it for the TENS and TENS of listeners! Rene and Max focus on the 2008 Raunchy Romcom Zack And Miri Make A Porno and discuss the great performance by Elizabeth Banks, the vulnerability of the main character Zack, and just how raunchy the jokes are in this film. It's a nice return to form for the podcast, so have a listen!
Rene and Max continue their celebration of reaching 100 episodes within the podcast by discussing their favorite Male and Female performances of all the movies that they have watched so far. The discussion does run a bit deeper in the middle as the discussion turns toward why sharing one's opinions on these movies feels the way it does and why Rene and Max do this at all. Then they finish up by sharing their Top 5 favorite films from the first batch of movies they've watched. Lots of content here to tide you over until next week, so enjoy!
Somehow, Rene and Max have completed 100 episodes of the podcast! Technically there have been some bonus episodes along the way as well, so it's been a little more than 100, but no one is counting that accurately! Rene and Max discuss their thoughts on Romcoms as a whole after watching so many movies, Max goes through the history of cold opens throughout the podcast, and then they give their Top 5 Least Favorite Films that they have watched so far for the podcast. So strap in and enjoy the beginning of these special episodes!
Rene and Max celebrate their last episode in the double digits with the 2009 Romcom Thriller Duplicity. They discuss the talent of Clive Owen and Julia Roberts (for once, a movie she is in that they actually like) and how phenomenal every line reading Paul Giamatti provides in this film and life in general. Have a listen!
This week, Rene and Max watched the Coen Brothers Romcom Intolerable Cruelty. They speak about how funny the line "Nail Yo Ass" is, how good the chemistry is between the leads, and how absurd the final turn at the end is. It's a fun one so have a listen!
Rene and Max watched the 2001 Romcom Serendipity this week. They differ in opinion. They talk a lot about food. They have a good time. You should join them!
We've made Crabby Snacks and Homemades! Come join us as we discuss Silver Linings Playbook and review just how far we've come with discussing mental health in public settings. Also, Rene and Max discuss the lead actors in the film and how well they work together. Have a listen!
This week Rene and Max stick around 2006 for another Romcom, Last Holiday. The movie is extremely corny and Max and Rene debate whether it's good enough to overcome that... Have a listen!
This week, Rene and Max venture into something new by watching the 2006 Romcom Something New! They discuss the racial politics in the film, how they were written and directed, and how it all worked because the lead actors were so damn good together! Have a listen!
This week Max and Rene have to call an audible and change the movie that is reviewed due to unavailability. Max decided on Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, the 2010 Action Romcom that is "super inventive" according to every Rotten Tomatoes review. Rene and Max have slightly different opinions about the movie... Have a listen!
Welcome to the world where love means zero and yet it also means everything! Rene and Max review Wimbledon, the 2004 Romcom starring Paul Bettany and Kirsten Dunst. The bros marvel at the leads' chemistry, the merits of the film as a sports film and as a Romcom. It's a fun conversation, so have a listen!