Any takeaways from this episode? Underwhelmed and a little fired up: we unpack Season 2’s recycled arcs, interfaith stalemates, weaponized ‘good guy’ energy, and a wildly unethical storyline. Spoiler alert: We spoil Season 2 of Nobody Wants This (Netflix). Proceed caffeinated. This week Kira and Dr. Isabelle dive into Season 2 of Nobody Wants This with Adam Brody and Kristen Bell—and why, despite stellar performances, the story stalls. We break down the interfaith impasse (values vs. pr...
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Any takeaways from this episode? Underwhelmed and a little fired up: we unpack Season 2’s recycled arcs, interfaith stalemates, weaponized ‘good guy’ energy, and a wildly unethical storyline. Spoiler alert: We spoil Season 2 of Nobody Wants This (Netflix). Proceed caffeinated. This week Kira and Dr. Isabelle dive into Season 2 of Nobody Wants This with Adam Brody and Kristen Bell—and why, despite stellar performances, the story stalls. We break down the interfaith impasse (values vs. pr...
Boomboxes, Blind Spots, and Bad Dads: A Deep Dive into Say Anything (1989)
Rom-Com Rescue
39 minutes
4 months ago
Boomboxes, Blind Spots, and Bad Dads: A Deep Dive into Say Anything (1989)
Any takeaways from this episode? We're kicking off our totally tubular '80s summer rewind series with the cult classic Say Anything (1989), starring Ione Skye and John Cusack. Kira’s teenage heart is swooning, while Izzy is…confused. We’re unpacking emotional enmeshment, obsessive crushes, and that infamous boombox scene (spoiler: it doesn’t go how you remember it). Come for the nostalgia, stay for the love lessons—and the healthy dose of side-eye. What We Cover: Lloyd Dobler: Dream guy or gi...
Rom-Com Rescue
Any takeaways from this episode? Underwhelmed and a little fired up: we unpack Season 2’s recycled arcs, interfaith stalemates, weaponized ‘good guy’ energy, and a wildly unethical storyline. Spoiler alert: We spoil Season 2 of Nobody Wants This (Netflix). Proceed caffeinated. This week Kira and Dr. Isabelle dive into Season 2 of Nobody Wants This with Adam Brody and Kristen Bell—and why, despite stellar performances, the story stalls. We break down the interfaith impasse (values vs. pr...
