Episodes
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish explores the twisted romance, cult rituals, and arresting visuals of Ari Aster's 2019 folk horror hit MIDSOMMAR! Returning to the podcast is Caroline Siede (@CarolineSiede), who brings her rom-com expertise to this funhouse mirror romantic comedy. They discuss the fairy tale elements, the controversial ending, the performances and look of the film, and the state of the romcom today! Take some tea with special properties and join the May Queen dance-off!
Published 03/15/23
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) invites Melanie Greenberg (@moviemavengal) of Pardesi Reviews (@PardesiYT) for John M. Stahl's Leave Her to Heaven! The 1945 film starring Gene Tierney is both a dark film noir thriller and a lush, vibrantly colorful Technicolor melodrama.. With a captivating and disturbing lead performance, bonkers twists, and allusions to Greek mythology, the film is one of a kind. Its influence on the “obsessed lover” genre cannot be understated!
Published 03/02/23
Happy 4th anniversary, romantics! To celebrate the occasion, your host Manish (@vertigay314) tackles David Lynch's elusive, mysterious classic Mulholland Dr.! The highly acclaimed film defies conventional storytelling but has an underlying romance at the center. The film explores obsession, exploitation, Hollywood, and sexuality. Manish welcomes Mattie Lucas (@cinemattie) to discuss Lynch's poisoned valentine to Hollywood. Open the blue box and enter this nightmarish fantasy!
Published 02/16/23
Manish (@vertigay314) is back with another episode of M. Night Frights, the podcast miniseries celebrating the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan! The Philadelphia genre king is back with Knock at the Cabin starring Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Abby Quinn, Kristen Cui, and Rupert Grint. Manish welcomes back Shuarya Chawla (@Shaurya_Chawla) first for a spoiler free discussion, then a full spoiler chat about the themes, filmmaking, and ending! Answer the knock...
Published 02/09/23
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) invites guest Diego Crespo (@thediegocrespo) onto the Bad Romance miniseries. We're moving into the Bramford for the 1968 horror masterpiece Rosemary's Baby starring Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes. They talk about Mia Farrow's compelling performance, gaslighting, pushy Manhattan neighbors, the inherent fear in pregnancy, and how good the wife guy king John Cassavetes is as a manipulative husband!
Published 01/26/23
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) goes into a dream within a dream within a dream within a…well you get the idea! Christopher Nolan's 2010 blockbuster Inception is known as a mind-bending sci-fi action film, but with guest Bones from @5DayRentalsPod, Manish explores the relationship elements in the film. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Marion Cotillard, the smash hit movie explores breaking up, letting go, and everything in between!
Published 01/11/23
Merry Christmas, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Josh Bell (@signalbleed) to discuss Stanley Kubrick's polarizing holiday movie Eyes Wide Shut! The 1999 film starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman strikes the balance between baffling and intriguing, offering a take on masculinity, marriage, and the commodification of the holiday spirit.
Published 12/26/22
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) tackles the Bad Romance(s) in Jordan Peele's 2017 phenomenon Get Out with guest Pernell Myers (@PernellVan)! The two talk about their own experiences in dating as POC, the heartbreak at the center of the film, and how the Oscar winning movie remains relevant and layered after 5 years. Starring Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams, Get Out is a true classic of our modern times.
Published 12/14/22
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the Bad Romance miniseries with Joe Wright's 2007 WWII film Atonement! Thomas Marinari (@notthewhostommy) joins the podcast to talk about the performances from Saorise Ronan, Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, and Benedict Cumberbatch, the themes of guilt and regret, and the famous camerawork and score!
Published 11/30/22
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) begins his Bad Romance miniseries with guest Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico). Kicking off this next season is Quentin Tarantino's melancholy crime romance Jackie Brown starring Pam Grier and Robert Forster. Both an exhilarating heist thriller and a thoughtful look at aging, second chances, and understated attraction, this 1997 film is a bellwether for Tarantino's later career.
Published 11/16/22
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) concludes his unofficial 1960s miniseries with Jacques Demy's musical THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG! Guest Erica Richards (@eRockReviews) joins to discuss the melancholy romance, modern influences, and colorful aesthetic.
Published 11/02/22
Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Kevin Brackett (@KevinRBrackett) onto the podcast for the classic 1964 musical My Fair Lady! Starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison, this best picture winner is perfectly loverly!
Published 10/19/22
Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes returning guest Erin E. Fraser (@erinefraser) onto the show to discuss the classic rom-com, The Graduate, directed by Mike Nichols and starring Anne Bancroft, Dustin Hoffman, and Katharine Ross.
Published 09/29/22
Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Alex (@MediaThinkings) back onto the show to discuss one of Wong Kar-wai’s many masterpieces, In the Mood for Love starring Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung.
Published 09/21/22
Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes David (@davidtlowbridge) from Licence To Queer to talk about James Bond and more specifically, On Her Majesty's Secret Service. They talk about the romance between James and Tracy, and the romantic exploits of Bond overall.
Published 08/17/22
Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Dave (@darnthatdave) back onto the podcast to discuss Paul Mazursky’s 1969 film, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. They dig into the swinger culture of the 1960s and its relevance today, plus a lot of Elliott Gould talk, of course.
Published 08/04/22
Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes David Rosen (@bydavidrosen) from the Piecing It Together Podcast onto the podcast to discuss The Apartment. They talk about how important and influential the 1960 Billy Wilder Best Picture winner is, and the iconic duo of Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine.
Published 07/21/22
Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes George from The Best Little Horror House in Philly podcast (@LittleHorrorPHL) onto the show to discuss Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. They talk other adaptations of The Bard’s work before digging into the film starring Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey in the titular roles.
Published 07/07/22
Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes back onto the show Divesh Bhrambhatt (@dvshrrr) to discuss Charulata. They talk about how important Satyajit Ray’s romantic drama film is to them and cinema itself. The film stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, and Sailen Mukherjee.
Published 06/22/22
Hello, romantics! The podcast that’s all about love celebrates 60 episodes by covering Down with Love! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes back the show’s first guest, Maxwell Haddad (@cinemaxwell), to discuss the ‘60s-set 2003 romcom, starring Renée Zellweger and Ewan McGregor, directed by Peyton Reed!
Published 06/08/22
Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Conrado Falco (@CocoHitsNY) to this show dedicated to rom-coms to discuss High Fidelity. The 2000 Stephen Frears film stars John Cusack, Jack Black, and Lisa Bonet. How well does it hold up more than 20 years later, and how much does it have to say about modern romance? Put on your giant headphones and listen to find out.
Published 04/19/22
Hello romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Megan Kearns (@OpinionessWorld) on to discuss the 2022 high-concept, romantic comedy featuring two big stars, Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson, that’s in theaters (and streaming on Peacock right now)! It’s 2012 all over again as Manish and Megan talk Marry Me!
Published 02/28/22
On this very special episode, It Pod to Be You and the Khandaan podcast have a crossover episode. Host Manish joins Khandaan’s Asim (@asimburney), Amrita (@amritaIQ), and Sujoy (@9e3K) to discuss Gehraiyaan, the new film by Shakun Batra, which is now on Amazon Prime.
Published 02/17/22
Hello, romantics! Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Tom O'Keefe (@rogerqbert) from the Reel Spoilers podcast! They discuss the new Paul Thomas Anderson film Licorice Pizza, starring Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman. From offensive jokes, underage ‘romance’, and the vibe of the ‘70s, they talk everything about PTA’s new rom-com
Published 01/13/22
Hello, romantics! Manish (@vertigay314) returns as your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen to discuss two takes on a classic love story: West Side Story, both the 1951 and 2021 versions. His guest is Ned Baker (@nednednedned) as they first discuss the classic, Best Picture winner directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins and starring Natalie Wood and Rita Moreno. Then, they discuss Steven Spielberg’s take on the musical, starring Rachel Zegler and...
Published 12/26/21