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  Cabaret (1972) 11.09.2026 1ч 29мин

  Wilkommen to a new episode of We Love the Love as we examine the tangled romance of Bob Fosse's classic 1972 adaptation of Cabaret, starring Liza Minelli and Michael York! Join in as we discuss the changes the film made from the stage musical, the 1972 Oscars, and Mr. Landauer's sofa. Plus: Why was the show called Cabaret instead of Welcome to Berlin? Why hasn't this movie gotten a better restoration? And is Brian (York) actually doing any work on his PhD? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)----------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:Inside Oscar: The Unofficial History of the Academy Awards by Mason Wiley and Damien Bona (1988)Cabaret in the AFI CatalogPauline Kael's review in the New Yorker"The Untold History of Cabaret: Revived and Kicking" (Vanity Fair)"Cabaret: Bob Fosse Classic Gets Restoration for 40th Anniversary" (Huffington Post)
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  Far from the Madding Crowd (2015) 06.09.2026 1ч 29мин

  We welcome #FiFiFierce back to the show - and back in time to the 1870s - to discuss one of her favorite movies, Thomas Vinterberg's 2015 adaptation of Far from the Madding Crowd. Join in as we discuss stars Carey Mulligan and Matthias Schoenaerts, love geometry, engagement pianos, and cinematic sheep. Plus: What exactly is a Danish handshake? Did Troy desert the army? How many churches are in this small town? And, very simply, why do we keep having to go to a summary of the novel to understand what's going on? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Cabaret (1972)------------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:David Edelstein's review in VultureMatthias Schoneaerts profile in Entertainment Weekly"Thomas Vinterberg Narrates a Scene" (New York Times)"Thomas Vinterberg: 'It's always been me-me-me-me - until now'" (The Guardian)FCINO - Carly Fiorina "Demon Sheep" ad (YouTube)"Carly Fiorina Sings at Ted Cruz Rally" (CBS on YouTube)"Meryl Streep and Costars Attract Backlash over Suffragette T-shirt Slogan" (The Guardian)
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  Waitress (2007) 24.08.2026 1ч 24мин

  We're talking adultery, pregnancy, and pie as we look at the romance of Adrienne Shelly's 2007 indie romcom, Waitress! Join in as we discuss the cast of TV stars, the hit musical based on the movie, and Shelly's tragic death just before the movie premiered. Plus: Can Jenna (Keri Russell) make anything besides pie? How many patients has Dr. Pomatter (Nathan Fillion) kissed? And, most importantly, how much money can you win for a pie? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)------------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"The Unbelievable Truth" (The Guardian)"Sundance Dream Most Notable for an Absence" (New York Times)"Waitress Filmmaker's Sad Goodbye" (Newsweek)"Murder Suspect Admitted to Hanging Actress, Police Say" (New York Times)
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  No Reservations (2007) 17.08.2026 1ч 12мин

  We're cooking up some love and also a lot of depressing kid stuff as we look at the relationship between Catherine Zeta-Jones and Aaron Eckhart in the 2007 kitchen rom-dram(?) No Reservations! Join in as we discuss our favorite movie restaurants, the Philip Glass score, the 2007 Young Artists Awards, and some very important pasta. Plus: Why is this movie so dour? What time does school start in New York City? And is Nick (Eckhart) this movie's M3GAN? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Waitress (2007)------------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Scott Hicks Shines on with Highly Strung" (Film Ink)Variety review of Scott Hicks's Philip Glass documentary"Abigail Breslin Refused to Work with Aaron Eckhart Alone on Thriller" (Variety)Digger Tom Cruise Retrospective Trailer (YouTube)
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  The Italian Job (2003) 11.08.2026 1ч 22мин

  We're navigating with both tools and touch as we attempt to make sense of the paltry romance between Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron in F. Gary Gray's 2003 remake of The Italian Job! Join in as we discuss the film's ensemble cast, Mini Cooper marketing, and the tie-in roller coaster. Plus: Why was Edward Norton forced to be in the movie? Why does Stella (Theron) practice safecracking in her underwear? And is Becky the cable girl the true victim of the movie? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: No Reservations (2007)---------------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Keepin' it Wheel" (Entertainment Weekly)"Seth Green Answers Every Question We Have about The Italian Job" (Vulture)"Ed Norton to Paramount's Sherry Lansing: Burn This!" (The Observer)"BMW's Mini Just Keeps Getting Mightier" (Business Week)"Bond Causes Stir with Taste for Beer in Skyfall" (The Guardian)
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  Rear Window (1954) 03.08.2026 1ч 41мин

  We're stuck inside in the heat of summer picking apart the romance of Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 thriller Rear Window, starring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly! Join in as we discuss watching movies while sick, the movie's incredible set, 1950s insurance care, and our favorite Grace Kelly outfits. Plus: Would Lisa (Kelly) be into true crime? Why was this movie so hard to see for thirty years? And why won't Jeff (Stewart) just marry Grace Kelly?!? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Italian Job (2003)-----------------------------------------------------------"When Hitchcock Banned Audiences from Seeing His Movies" (Mental Floss)"Hitchcock Film Treasures Resurrected from Family Vault" (Reading Eagle)Trailer for Jimmy (2026) starring K.J. Apa (YouTube)"Jeff Bezos Banned A-Lister from Met Gala 2026" (Yahoo)"Sorkinisms: A Supercut" by Kevin T. Porter (YouTube)
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  North by Northwest 27.07.2026 1ч 10мин

  We're racing away from murder accusations and towards age-gap romance as we look at Alfred Hitchcock's 1959 classic North by Northwest! Join in as we discuss the relationship between stars Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint, the iconic cropduster scene, the movie's frank sexuality, and its connection to a World War II British plot. Plus: Who would be the funniest president to be on Mount Rushmore? What happened to Roger Thornhill's (Grant's) previous two marriages? Does this movie make any sense whatsoever? And, most importantly, is Roger still wanted for murder when the movie ends? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Rear Window (1954)----------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:Which Lie Did I Tell? More Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman (2000)"The Making of Mount Rushmore" (Smithsonian Magazine)"Cary Grant and Randolph Scott's Hollywood Story" (Vanity Fair)
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  Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar 20.07.2026 1ч 34мин

  We're returning to our favorite movie of 2021 for a look at the romance of the pandemic's instant comedy cult classic Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar! Join our talking club as we discuss fishbowl drinks, official couples, the 2020 Best Original Song category, and the film's deliberately oblique trailer. Plus: Is this a musical? Are Barb and Star good at their jobs? Can Edgar join the talking club? And, most importantly, why haven't more podcasts taken a stand against murder? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: North by Northwest (1959)--------------------------------------------------"Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumulo Talk Barb and Star Songs and the Controversy with the 2015 Joy Script" (Variety)"Annie Mumulo Tells the Stories behind Seven of Barb and Star's Biggest Gags" (Vulture)"Jamie Dornan Tore Several Shirts for his Big Barb and Star Scene" (Vulture)
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  Anyone but You 13.07.2026 1ч 38мин

  In anticipation of director Will Gluck's new film One Night Only, we're taking a look at his most recent release, 2023's surprise rom com hit Anyone but You! Join in as we discuss the current positions of stars Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, the film's word-of-mouth success, and that giant wrench. Plus: Who was behind those Sweeney/Powell dating rumors? Why is the movie's wedding in Australia? And, most importantly, who behaves this way?? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021)------------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"After Anyone but You, Sydney Sweeney Nabs Big Pay Raise on Next Movies" (The Hollywood Reporter)"Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell on How Anyone but You Beat the Rom Com Odds" (New York Times)"Glen Powell is the Rom Com Stud We Deserve" (Rolling Stone)"Every Time Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney Promoted their Rom Com a Little Too Well" (Vulture)"Sydney Sweeney Promises She and Glen Powell Didn't Lean In" (Vulture)"Sydney Sweeney's Republican Voter Registration Revealed amid Jeans Ad Controversy" (The Guardian)"Is Sydney Sweeney Today's Most Perplexing Movie Star?" (New York Times)"Miles Teller Says He Got Sick on the Set of Top Gun: Maverick because there was Jet Fuel in his Blood" (Business Insider)
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  Happy Together (1997) 06.07.2026 1ч 1мин

  We're closing out our look at the New Queer Cinema of the 1990s with a dive into the doomed relationship of Wong Kar-wai's Happy Together! Join in as we discuss travel nightmares, navigating by lamp, and the film's reception in Asia. Plus: Why does Lai Yu-fai (Tony Leung) take his ex-boyfriend's passport? Why was Happy Together chosen as the title for the English language release? And why has Will been watching so many Seth Rogen movies? Make sure to rate, reivew, and subscribe! Next week: Anyone but You (2023)
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  Smallfoot (2018) / Abominable (2019) 29.06.2026 1ч 40мин

  We're celebrating 450 episodes with a look at TWO movies this week: The late 2010s yeti two-punch of Smallfoot and Abominable! Join in as we discuss the odd surfeit of yeti films, sort-of-Chinese animation studio Pearl Animation, plot-essential billboards, and of course "Zendaya is Meechee." Plus: Why was Abominable banned throughout Southeast Asia? Why is Sarah Paulson's character pretending to be British? How are Smallfoot's Stonekeepers chosen? And, most importantly, which of these movies is less bad? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Happy Together (1997)----------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:Interview with Smallfoot director Karey Kirkpatrick (Collider)"Sony ImageWorks Provides Big Effects, Animation for Warner's Smallfoot" (Post Perspective)"Smallfoot: Singing with Sasquatch and Friends" (Animation Magazine)"'Zendaya is Meechee' is a Post-Vine Vine" (New York Times)"Oriental DreamWorks Rewrites its Chinese Production Strategy" (Variety)"Abominable: A DreamWorks Movie, a Map, and a Huge Regional Row" (BBC)
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  The Watermelon Woman 22.06.2026 1ч 25мин

  Our look at the New Queer Cinema continues with the first feature directed by an out Black lesbian, Cheryl Dunye's The Watermelon Woman! Join in as we discuss our favorite mockumentaries, the film's semiprofessional cast, its discussion of interracial relationships, and that incredible Camille Paglia scene. Plus: Why didn't Dunye use actual period photos? What exactly is Diana (Guinevere Turner) doing with her life? And how did this movie cause yet more conflict for the National Endowment for the Arts? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Smallfoot (2018) and Abominable (2019) ---------------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"The Watermelon Woman at 25" (BFI)"Slice of Life: The Watermelon Woman Refreshes" (Boston Phoenix)"The NEA Gets Gay-Bashed" (The Advocate)"Cheryl Dunye's Alternative Histories" (Interview Magazine)"The Radical Classic that's Finally Coming to the Criterion Collection" (Slate)"The Real History of Rent" (OUT Magazine)
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  Bound (1996) 15.06.2026 1ч 26мин

  Our look at the queer cinema of the 1990s continues with the debut feature by Lily and Lana Wachowski: 1996's lesbian noir Bound! Join in as we discuss the casting of Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano's wig, a surprisingly speedy seduction, and The Devil Wears Prada 2. Plus: Is this the coolest title card ever? How does the movie subvert the noir genre? And is Tilly mostly playing Betty Boop? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Watermelon Woman (1997)------------------------------------------------------"The Wachowskis Refuse to Take No for an Answer" (BuzzFeed)Interview with the Wachowskis in Gadfly MagazineJennifer Tilly profile in Now TorontoJennifer Tilly interview in DIVA Magazine"Bound: Be Gay, Do Crime" (Criterion)"Joel Kim Booster on the Pressures of Teeth in Hollywood" (Vulture)"Nub City" video by Zach Woods on veneers
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  My Own Private Idaho 08.06.2026 1ч 6мин

  Pride Month 2026 continues with a look at Gus Van Sant's New Queer Cinema classic, My Own Private Idaho! Join in as we discuss stars Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix, the 90s indie cinema moment, and Van Sant's creative ways of keeping the movie below NC-17. Plus: How did Phoenix reconceive the character of Mike? Is that really how narcolepsy works? And is this the start of the 90s teen Shakespeare trend? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Bound (1996)---------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"The Enduring Power of My Own Private Idaho" (OUT Magazine)"My Own Private Idaho is a Queer Masterpiece" (The Ringer)Interview with Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix (Interview Magazine)"My Own Private Idaho: Private Places" (Criterion)
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  Poison (1991) 01.06.2026 1ч 6мин

  We're kicking off Pride 2026 with a look at Todd Haynes's 1991 feature debut, Poison - one of the defining films of the New Queer Cinema movement! Join in as we discuss Haynes's early career, the way the movie's subject and structure challenge convention, and the rise of the Sundance Film Festival. Plus: Why did this movie cause trouble for the National Endowment for the Arts? Which of the three stories is the most unbelievable? And an explanation of why you should give Haynes's Dark Waters a second chance. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: My Own Private Idaho (1991)-----------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of Independent Film by Peter Biskind (2004)"New Queer Cinema" by B. Ruby Rich (Sight & Sound)"On the Margins: Todd Haynes's Poison" (Criterion)"Todd Haynes's Poison" (Art Forum)"The Todd Haynes Poison Controversy Explained" (SlashFilm)"Todd Haynes Rewrites the Hollywood Playbook" (New Yorker)"Transcendent Transgression: Looking Back at Todd Haynes's Poison" (Sundance)Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (YouTube)Cloud Atlas extended trailer (YouTube)"Serial Killer Documentary Takes Horrible Turn" by Cole Escola (YouTube)"Investigation into Bishop Bransfield finds Harassment, Gross Misuse of Funds" (National Catholic Reporter)
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  The Incredibles (Dadvice, Part 6) 25.05.2026 1ч 25мин

  We're closing out our Dadvice series with one of the all-time great family movies: Brad Bird's 2004 animated superhero classic, The Incredibles! Join in as we discuss the film's place in Bird's career, Michael Giacchino's iconic score, the retro-futurist design, and our favorite Pixar shorts. Plus: What makes this movie look so much better than its peers all these years later? Is Bob fighting robots every time he goes to a "conference"? What happens to Mirage? And, most importantly, is Bomb Voyage the greatest villain in film history? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Poison (1991) ---------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:IGN interview with Brad Bird"The Incredibles Rejected Villain Xerek Explained" (Comic Book Resources)"Incredibles Edna Mode is Based on these Fashion Mavens" (New York Post)"Jack Black Regrets Turning Down The Incredibles" (Variety)"The Passion of Brad Bird" (The Atlantic)Anthony Lane's weirdly horny review of Incredibles II (New Yorker)
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  Daddy Day Care (Dadvice, Part 5) 18.05.2026 59мин

  Our Dadvice series takes us to the 2000s family comedy as we look at the financially-strapped relationship between Eddie Murphy and Regina King in 2003's Daddy Day Care! Join in as we discuss Murphy's 2000s, the movie's shocking underuse of King, the Daddy Day Care franchise, and the movie's unexplained real estate crises. Plus: How did no mom call Kim (King) about the Daddy Day Care plan? How was the Veggie-O's marketing campaign supposed to work? And why were the bloopers the best part of the movie? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Incredibles (2004)------------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Netflix Unveils Animated Movie Charlie vs the Chocolate Factory with Kit Connor and Taika Waititi" (Deadline)"Jeff Garlin Exits The Goldbergs Following HR Investigations into On-Set Behavior" (Deadline)
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  Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (Dadvice, Part 4) 11.05.2026 1ч 11мин

  We're looking for parenting advice from Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne in director Nicholas Stoller's 2016 comedy sequel Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising! Join in as we discuss college theme parties, the movie's deep bench of comedic performers, real estate policies, and Stoller's status as a committed director of comedies. Plus: What's the most dateable Seth Rogen character? Do the college girls (Chloe Grace Moretz, Kiersey Clemons, Beanie Feldstein) actually have too much money? And most importantly, are the Neighbors movies the great woke comedies of our age? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Daddy Day Care (2003)----------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:John Mulaney's Bill Clinton routine (YouTube - from The Comeback Kid special)"Captain America on Patrol in Georgetown" (YouTube)"An Extremely Close Examination of Jeremy Renner's CGI Arms in Tag" (The Ringer)"TJ Miller Parasails into Cannes to Debut Emoji Movie Trailer" (Variety)"Saudi Arabia: The Emoji Movie and Captain Underpants are First Films to Screen" (Deadline)Trailer for Tow - 2026 film starring Rose Byrne (Vertical Entertainment on YouTube)
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  Paper Moon (Dadvice Part 3) 04.05.2026 1ч 33мин

  Will's search for parenting advice takes us back to the NewHollywood of the 1970s as we investigate Peter Bogdanovich's 1973 film Paper Moon! Join in as we discuss cinematic scams, the debut (and Oscar-winning performance) of Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn's performance as Trixie Delight, and the current state of Nick Vallelonga's potentially forthcoming That's Amore. Plus: What role did production designer Polly Platt play in shaping the movie? What exactly is Trixie's act? Does Moses (Ryan O'Neal) have any ultimate goals? And, most importantly, is this charming comedy actually a huge bummer?Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising--------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:Paper Moon in the TCM Archive"Behind the Camera: Paper Moon" (TCM)"Orson Welles, What's Up Doc?, and Paper Moon" (You Must Remember This)Inside Oscar: The Unofficial History of the Academy Awards (1987) by Mason Wiley and Damien Bona"Paper Moon Changes its Outlook as a Musical" (New York Times)"Green Book Co-Writer Nick Vallelonga has Legal Book Thrown at Him by IATSE over Unpaid That's Amore Crew" (Deadline)"Catch Me if You Can Conman Frank Abagnale Jr. Lied about His Lifetime of Lies, Sources Claim" (New York Post)
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  Taken (Dadvice, Part 2) 27.04.2026 1ч 22мин

  Our Dadvice series continues with a look at the parenting and romance of Pierre Morel's action classic(?) Taken! Join in as we discuss our favorite Liam Neeson performances, the movie's astonishing box office run, an implausible human trafficking scheme, and the exact details of Brian Mills's (Neeson) finances. Plus: What happens to the family of the girl who dies? Why does Lenore (Famke Janssen) commit such egregious fraud? Why is Kim (Maggie Grace) always running like that? And, most importantly, is this the most divorced movie ever made? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Paper Moon (1973)--------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:Roger Ebert's 2.5-star reviewPierre Morel interview at ComingSoon.net2014 Liam Neeson interview with GQ"Liam Neeson Originally Thought his Iconic Taken Phone Call Scene was 'Corny'" (Entertainment Weekly)"The Agony of Liam Neeson, Action Star" (Vulture)"Taken by Albania" tourism campaign (YouTube)"Dua Lipa Sparks Controversy with 'Greater Albania' Map Tweet" (BBC)