The podcast has been beset by so many scheduling, tech and personnel issues lately that it’s almost felt like the universe working against us! But I swear we will have more for you in September!
Every Rom Com says “No” to AI and “Yes” to Jen checking out multiple YA non-fiction books on cheerleading from the library just so she can give you a reliable history of cheerleading in the “Bring it On” episode!
This movie meant a lot to me and this essay does too. Contains all the spoilers for #Melancholia, but if you’ve seen the film, I hope you’ll check it out! moviesofthemonth.com/movies/…
Our September list is out now! You might even say it blasted off... Is that enough of a hint for this month's theme?
Here's the link: moviesofthemonth.com/collect…
Let us know what recommendations you'd add!
Jen had a great time discussing #Fear over on Bawdy Literati! We got into patriarchal control of women’s sexuality, the dark romance genre, Jen’s 90s kissing style and of course the #Nicole4Eva tattoo! Check it out! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
@GetMeAnotherPod I broke my normal podcasting rule and listened to your take on things before recording! So I shouted you out for a key insight I gained from your episode early in the show!
Nothing says end of summer to me like #DirtyDancing! Learn about the woman writer and gay director behind this surprisingly political and feminist film; the history of Jewish resorts and more in this older episode! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Granted the year spread is affected quite a bit by what movies I’ve watched and logged, but 2023 comes out on top and that big bump in the 90s I do think reflects a real cultural change towards better representation with the rise of indie films.
Here are the directors who came out best so far. Granted women directors have a higher % of their films that pass generally, they just often aren’t given as many chances to work.
Here are the actors who had the most films in the list - partly a function of who I watch most, but some of these actors do seem to mindfully choose movies with strong women’s roles!
My favorite @letterboxd list “It Passes the Bechdel Test… Twice” reached 1000 movies yesterday! I’m also going to list some stats! Not every movie on this list is feminist or ideal representation by any means. But it’s one lens to examine a film through! boxd.it/oiBO6
In addition to the short essay I wrote for @moviesofthemnth we also did a podcast episode on this film! A great entry-level horror movie and feminist classic! everyromcom.com/podcast-1/ep…
The Love Witch (2014)
Recommended by:
@genxjenh
THE PITCH: Just as entrancing as director Anna Biller's auteur vision is main character Elaine, who seduces men with love potions only for them to disappoint her.
AUGUST 2026 LIST / FILM 2 OF 10
Next weeks Friday Flicks question of the week is in honor of a project I'm working on:
What is your favorite silent movie?
@ask_sari and @Mile_Zee joining me
Gonna shout out my 2 guest spots with Piecing it Together here! Their Twitter just got hacked, so follow them over on Instagram or YouTube or subscribe! Here’s a great episode we did on “Materialists”! We also covered “Ghosted”! piped.video/I6lzR17mHtI?is=-9CE…
A good podcasting friend of mine just got hacked, so this is your reminder to also follow our podcast over on Instagram at everyromcom, Facebook at Every Rom Com Podcast and Blog and subscribe to our YouTube channel! piped.video/@everyromcompodc…
Hey guys - David Rosen of the Piecing it Together podcast got hacked and his account now looks like this! I msged him and he says for now he’ll be more active on Instagram instead. He also has a Facebook group! Please share if you know David or the podcast!
I’m pretty sure this one was next. Discussing Moulin Rouge with Robert Yaniz Jr.! I was not ready for my close-up on video, but I did bring research, stories and French singing! piped.video/RPDOtHItthA?is=2JVY…