Diana’s pick Coming to America (1988) is an often quoted movie at extended family dinners. Ryan was introduced when a different Eddie Murphy/John Landis movie was unavailable to stream. As it would have affected her predictions for the future, Diana refused to watch the sequel until the podcast episode was completed. An extremely pampered African prince travels to Queens, New York, and goes undercover to find a wife that he can respect for her intelligence and strong will. Stars Eddie...

Diana picked The Hating Game (2021), which has been operating as her most recent comfort watch. It’s best if you prepare for big book versus movie comparisons. Despite her criticisms, she swears she really enjoyed the movie. Ryan expertly offers the “has not read the book” perspective. Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against cold and efficient nemesis Joshua, a rivalry that is complicated by her...

Instead of the moon, Diana lassos long time friend Kevin Lester to talk about It’s a Wonderful Life (1946). Kevin shares that he appreciated how the movie didn’t shy away from the darker elements and the struggle of a character always trying to do right by others. With many re-watches, he finds more to enjoy each time. Diana finally crosses this movie off her to-watch list, but may have to watch again since she saw the colorized version. Bask in the hilarity of The Simpsons and Saturday...

Steffi is back to discuss The Preacher’s Wife (1996) and creates a Whitney wonderland. Both Steffi and Diana were confused by the movie giving the audience a non-love triangle triangle (you read that right). Stay tuned for the Kickstarter to expand The Preacher’s Wife cinematic universe. Treat yourself to more Steffi with inn.my.humble.opinion on YouTube, Diva Dailies on your favorite podcast app, and on Instagram and Twitter. An angel comes to Earth to help a preacher save his church and...

Heidi's glorious guest return comes with the intensely beautiful The Piano (1993) as her pick. Heidi shares how she remembered the story, but was delighted to be reconnected to the emotions when she rewatched it. Diana came in knowing that a piano was involved and it won some Oscars. She left overcome by the imagery and music. Check out the Vibrant Visionaries Network on YouTube, subscribe to the podcast, find Heidi on Twitter @VibrantVisCast, on Instagram @VibrantVisionaries, and learn...

Justine brings her whimsical pick Edward Scissorhands (1990) as a perfect post-Halloween tale to ramp up for Christmas. She comes with the movie memorized and stocked up with behind the scenes facts. As the discussion moves to the issue that Edward is not human, the answer is (spoiler) magic. Check out Justine on Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes, find her on Twitter @mixtapemontage & @pod_appetit, & on Instagram @mixtapemontage & @pod_appetit. An artificial man, who was incompletely...

Izzy and Steve are back for Diana’s pick My Boyfriend's Back (1993)! Thankfully, Izzy was familiar and had watched it with her mom when she was younger (verdict then: it was weird). Plus, marvel with us on how many Academy Award winners are involved in this movie! For all your upcoming gift giving, you need Izzy's incredible art on Etsy. Use code “HEAMCAST” to save 15% on your purchase at her Esty shop and you can support the podcast. Go to her website for all of her creations. While you’re...

Movie connoisseurs Steve and Izzy join for Diana’s pick Once Bitten (1985). Fortunately, Steve is very familiar with this aged-like-milk ’80s comedy and Izzy takes a bullet by seeing it for the first time. We conclude are no plot holes, but we come up with our own methods to find a virgin. For all your upcoming gift giving, you need Izzy's incredible art on Etsy. Use code “HEAMCAST” to save 15% on your purchase at her Esty shop and you can support the podcast. Go to her website for all of...

Super friend and ultra podcaster Alysa is back to talk about one of her favorite movies The Best Man (1999). She brings the deep analysis of the relationships and kindly pretends there isn’t a sequel to reference. Stay tuned for the follow up after Diana catches up. Check out Friends with Alysa so you can subscribe to Best Forevers, Fataliteas, and (coming soon!) Unrequited on your favorite podcast app. Make sure to also follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Just before his best friend's...

Diana’s pick Back to School (1986) brings a great soundtrack (baby Danny Elfman!), two ’80s actors who have resurrected their fame, and so much academic misconduct. Even with two romantic relationships to analyze, there are many tangents on personal college experiences. Bonus, Ryan finally gets to cross this movie off his watch list. To help his discouraged son get through college, a funloving and obnoxious rich businessman decides to enter the school as a student himself. Stars Rodney...

With extreme giddiness, Diana welcomes Rin Mitchell to discuss her pick Tommy Boy (1995). She shares how she would watch this every day (and sometimes twice a day) in junior high. Diana was there for many of these viewings. On rewatch, many plot holes were discovered but quickly forgiven. After his auto-parts tycoon father dies, the overweight, underachieving son teams up with a snide accountant to try and save the family business. Stars Chris Farley, David Spade, Julie Warner, Brian...

If you check the official documentation, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) is Ryan’s pick. Diana does take partial credit as this movie is tied to a very important moment in their relationship history. Also neither Diana nor Ryan have to fear any exes (evil or otherwise). In a magically realistic version of Toronto, a young man must defeat his new girlfriend's seven evil exes one by one in order to win her heart. Stars Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna...

The multi-talented mega creator Steffi is here to talk about her pick Cinderella (1997). She brings so many fun facts about the movie and Whitney Houston along with her connection to the movie. Diana’s '90s memories are so scattered, she was surprised this version had no Muppets. Check out inn.my.humble.opinion on YouTube, subscribe to Diva Dailies on your favorite podcast app and find her on Instagram and Twitter. On Diana’s recommendation, listen to the Diva Dailies episode about The...

Eminent Law scholar Meg is back for Jude-Ly with her pick, the epic war romance Cold Mountain (2003). Despite the main characters being apart for the vast majority of the film, there is opportunity for rich discussion about their emotions and motivations. With this being Diana’s first watch, she agrees that this is an expertly crafted movie, but didn’t fully appreciate its relentless nature. Check out Meg's podcasts Indoorswomen and Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes and learn more about all her...

Drunk on Rom-Coms hosts Marie and Coni are here to discuss their pick The Devil Wears Prada (2006). They share the evolution of their opinions of the characters, are excited to dive into a movie they wouldn’t get to discuss on their show, and compare Andy’s experiences to to their own time as assistants. Check out Drunk on Rom-Coms, subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and find them on Instagram and Twitter & Coni on Instagram. Andy (Anne Hathaway) is a recent college graduate with...

The ultra-talented Valerie Rose Lohman is here to discuss her pick D.E.B.S. (2004). She is 100% correct when she describes it as happy, fun, and cute. Diana was unfamiliar, but appreciated the introduction and was immediately onboard with the over the top spy premise. Check out Valerie as Mel in The Flame A Podcast Musical, join a free listening party as each episode is released, and learn more about all her projects from her website. The star (Sara Foster) of a team of teenage...

Ryan brings his pick Vertigo (1958) and stories of his college seminar about Hitchcock. Given the caliber of the film and the complex nature of the relationship, see the movie first. There is also extensive San Francisco talk and Diana only gets dizzy twice during the discussion. A former police detective juggles wrestling with his personal demons and becoming obsessed with a hauntingly beautiful woman. Stars James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes, Tom Helmore, Henry Jones, Raymond...

The calendar has deemed it time again for Ewan MAYGregor. Permanent honorary guest Meg is back to enable this theme month and share her thoughts on a new to her movie. As Diana’s pick, the movie was caught up in her teenage quest to watch as much of this new young Obi-Wan actor fella as possible. There is also some time spent on critiquing his hair. Check out Meg's podcasts Indoorswomen and Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes and learn more about all her projects from her website. Find her on...

Ryan is back with his pick Casino Royale (2006) to dive deep into the romance of this James Bond origin story. Prepare for a discussion on poker, parkour, and paramours. With so many mysteries plaguing the couple, Diana has her armor on as she overthinks character motivation. Warning: spoilers for pretty much all of the Daniel Craig helmed 007 movies.  After earning 00 status and a license to kill, Secret Agent James Bond sets out on his first mission as 007. Bond must defeat a private...

Andrea Martucci, host of Shelf Love and romance novel scholar, brings her pick 10 Things I Hate About You (1997). While discussing the modern adaption of a Shakespeare play and quintessential teen movie for millennials, we bemoan the patriarchy and celebrate young love. Extra bonus, Diana finds a new friend that knows the simple joys of talking about a movie. Check out Shelf Love on all the podcatchers. Did you start reading the Bridgerton books because of the show on Netflix? Contribute to...

In a low-key celebration of covering 100 movies, Diana chose The Princess Bride (1987) to discuss with her true love. On rewatch, it became more and more obvious how Cary Elwes formed the prototype for her perfect partner. The movie was one Ryan watched with a girl he was dating at the time. While home sick in bed, a young boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love....

With glee, Diana welcomes Zita Short of The 300 Passions Podcast to discuss Vision Quest (1985). Zita shares of her first experience watching with her parents in her youth and how it evolved into a comfort watch. Diana came from only knowing it starred Mathew Modine and there was wrestling. Check out The 300 Passions Podcast on all the podcatchers. Find Zita and The 300 Passions Podcast on Twitter: @Zita_Short and @300Passions. Come say hi to Diana at PodcArtFest on April 10th. The virtual...

Mallory from Movie Lovers joins Diana to discuss Professor Marston & the Wonder Women (2017). She shares how this film became a part of her and her partner's celebration of their lifestyle. Diana fills her notebook with new terms and the dynamics she learned about related to polyamorous relationships. We also touch on jealousy and the importance of communication in romantic relationships. Check out Mallory's podcast Movie Lovers on all the podcatchers. Check out Movie Lovers on Facebook...

Izzy's pick A Recipe for Seduction (2020) will make you hungry by the end of the episode. We share the origins of our love of fried chicken, our thoughts on this fifteen minute commercial, and figure out the happy ending for everyone involved. Yes, you can watch the whole movie right now. Come say hi to Diana at PodcArtFest on April 10th. The virtual celebration of all things podcasts and art is free to attend. Keep up to date on all the announcements on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram...

Non-imaginary friend Justine returns with her pick Drop Dead Fred (1991). The movie definitely includes scenes involving dog poop and exploding corn flakes, but strap yourself in for a deep discussion about gas lighting, controlling partners, and having a fraught relationship with a parent. Check out Justine's podcast Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes on all the podcatchers. Follow Justine on Twitter & Instagram: @mixtapemontage Follow Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes on Twitter & Instagram:...