This week we're ruining the holidays and talking about Tumi and Khaya, from the Netflix series How To Ruin Christmas (s1). Join elf Zama as she looks at why Tumi isn't the monster of her own making, how their friendship laid the foundation for more, and why Khaya was the perfect pick. We take this family feud further in this week's Who's Your Fave battle. Voting polls available on our Twitter and Instagram. From everyone on the Starring Cupid team, happy holidays Lovers and a blessed New...

This week we're accepting the hard truth and looking at the turbulent relationships in the 2009 romcom, He's Just Not That Into You. We celebrate the season finale with hosting a Spaces on our Twitter and get wonderful insight from the Lovers. Join us as we dissect the dynamic between Gigi and Alex, wonder what takes men so long with Beth and Neill, and why infidelity was used as the scapegoat with Janine, Ben and Anna (slightly featuring Conor). The Lovers reveal all the problems they had...

This week we're stealing our friend's fiancé and looking at Rachel and Dexter, from the mid Something Borrowed. Helping us along this friendly competition we've invited Anikwa - friend of the show and best friend to the host - to dissect this pair. Join us as Zama & Anikwa decide whether or not they like this film, why Rachel and Darcy's friendship was super toxic, and why we don't want to hear about Dex's conflict. This week's battle is all about that unrequited friend love. Polls...

This week we're having an "affair" and talking about the therapeutic love between Mrs Chan and Mr Chow, from In the Mood For Love. Join Zama as she looks at the validity of this pairing, how healing looks different to some people, and why Mrs Chan just can't let go. We also spend too much time talking about how this beautiful picture was made. This week's battle pits two on screen "couples" against each other. Polls available on Twitter and Instagram. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @...

This week we're the dancing queen and singing about Donna Sheridan and her summer romances, from the Broadway hit Mamma Mia. This episode will focus on her relationships with Sam Carmichael, Bill Anderson, and Harry Bright. We're joined by the gracious and lovely Lulu - host of the Luluology podcast and good friend of the show. Join us as we ask ourselves is there a soul out there someone to hear our prayers, why Sam wasn't giving man after midnight, how Bill could be the ultimate daddy, and...

This week we're running through Lover's Lane and talking about the hate/love pair that is Jaci and JP, from the local rom com Semi-Soet (Semi Sweet). Join us as Zama talks about local movies and the sub genre that guided her through high school Afrikaans. Find out why pretending to be a couple helps, how Jaci gets swindled into love, and what brings alpha wolf leading lads to their knees. The theme runs further in this week's battle that sees a double feature going head to head. Do be sure...

This week we're honouring the bromances and talking about the hero partnership that is Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson, from Marvel's The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. We've invited Nqubeko - a friend of the show and the host - to give us his male perspective on the topic. Join us to find out why we adore this duo, how Bucky and Sam become each other's supportive friend, and why their bickering makes them better. We've got more MCU faves in this week's bromantic Who's Your Fave battle. Do be...

This week we're doing it again (get it?) and talking about the looping lovers, Sarah and Nyles from Hulu's Palm Springs. Join us to find out how this pair use the loop to connect,why being vulnerable in the real world scares Nyles, why we should lean in to Time, and what Zama means by "cute science". We're rewinding and replaying for this week's battle, looking at other time traveling lovers. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast for updates...

This week we're running away with the adventurous and adorable couple that is Suzy Bishop and Sam Shakusky, from Moonrise Kingdom. To help us out, we've invited the lovely Rivoningo - friend of the show and friend of ours - to share their thoughts on this indie hit. Find out why Rivo and Zama love this film, what makes Suzy and Sam so admirable, and why they are better than the grownups around them. We're going further in this week's Who's Your Fave battle with another Wes Anderson hit vs a...

This week we're making passive-aggressive mac & cheese and looking at the topical pair that is Marie & Malcolm, from Netflix's Malcolm & Marie. We're joined by a friend of the show, Kay, who is here to defend one of her favourite movies. Find out why we think it didn't have to get to this, why Malcolm's communication needs work, and what we learn from all of their arguing. We're reaching further in this week's who's your fave with more dueling duos. Do be sure to follow us on...

This week we're taking a long, thirty year walk and looking at the iconic pair, Céline and Jesse, from the Before trilogy. With the help of special guest - friend of the show and fellow movie enthusiast - Spha a.k.a Spharkles. Find out how Céline and Jesse's connection carries the story, how they represent both realistic and fantastical love, and why Spha rates them so highly. This week's who's your fave is all about connection. Be sure to vote on our Twitter poll (@StarringCupid) and follow...

This week we're writing a love letter for the end of the To All The Boys I've Loved Before trilogy, with Lara Jean Song Covey and Peter Kavinsky. Join Zama, and special podcast alumnus Anelisa, as they run through the trilogy; why we support Covinsky, how we felt about John Ambrose, and what impact it had on audiences. There's a controversial Who's Your Fave battle and some shoutouts from the Lovers. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast for...

This week we're lighting candles and talking about our favourite ships on the second edition of I So Wish. Join Zama, and our super special guests Awodwa (@awodwamambi) and Dintho-Tsohle (@dinthotsohle), as they take a look at the Lovers suggested couples. We'll be looking at Luna Lovegood + Neville Longbottom, Caroline + Klaus, Sherlock + Watson, Angela + Dwight, and many more. Be sure to submit your own couples and ships on our Twitter @ StarringCupid. Follow for more content and podcast...

This week we're checking mates (I am so sorry for this one) and looking at chess champion, Beth Harmon. For our first solo subject, from Netflix's The Queen's Gambit, we're talking about her relationships with Harry, Benny, and Townes. We've invited Awodwa Mambi - friend of the show and friend of ours - to chat about one of her favourite 2020 shows. Find out how Harry was hopelessly in love, why Benny and Beth were too different, and what it is about Townes that makes Zama & Awodwa swoon....

This week we're being incredible and looking at the superhero duo Helen and Bob Parr, from Pixar's iconic The Incredibles. Find out why Zama (and Sam) love these movies, how Bob grows from his mistakes, and why Helen deserved a break from being a super mom. Our battle this week pits two very special married couples against each other. Be sure to vote for your favourite couple on our Twitter poll @ StarringCupid. Follow for more content and podcast updates.

This week we're taming the shrew and looking at Kat Stratford and Patrick Verona, from the Shakespearean hit 10 Things I Hate About You. Find out why this movie is so beloved to this day, how Kat's attitude was justified, and why it hurts when Patrick messes up. We're getting more English literature in this week's who's your fave featuring two other classics. Be sure to vote for your favourite couple on our Twitter poll @ StarringCupid. Follow for more content and podcast updates.

This week we're not living without love and singing about Tracy Turnblad and Link Larkin, from the hit musical Hairspray. Find out why Tracy differs from the norm, why Link needed to step up, and how the power of singing and dancing changes everything. We've got more musical sweethearts battling it out in this week's Who's Your Fave. Don't forget to vote on our Twitter poll @ StarringCupid.

This week we're playing basketball and dribbling men as we look at Leslie Wright and Scott McKnight, from Just Wright. Find out why Zama thinks Leslie is awesome, how Hollywood only loves undesirable women when they're beneficial, and what this story does better than the average fan fiction. In this week's who's your fave it's all about crushing on popstars and has-beens. Be sure to vote for your favourite couple on our Twitter poll @ StarringCupid. Follow for more content and podcast updates.

This week we're defeating witches and talking about the magical duo that is Sophie Hatter and Howl Jenkins, from Howl's Moving Castle. We'll be looking at both the Miyazaki film and Jones book it was adapted from. Find out why Zama adores both versions of the story, how Sophie grows from this adventure, and how Howl (haha) meets his match in Sophie. We take the theme further in our Studio Ghibli edition of who's your fave. A lovely send off as we take a short production break. Follow us on...

This week we're being bold with Ellie Chu, Aster Flores and Paul Munsky, from Netflix's The Half of It. Find out which different forms of love they touch on, why Ellie and Aster are the queer story we also need, and how Paul and Ellie's friendship builds them up. Who's your fave battle this week pits queer high school crushes against each other. Follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates and polls.

This week we're bricking our best friend and looking at the love between Julianne (Jules) Potter and Michael O'Neal, from My Best Friend's Wedding. Find out why Zama adores this film, if Jules did this for love or winning, and why meddling should be the last option. It's a Julia Roberts showdown in this week's who's your fave. Follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates and polls. We hope you had a lovely Valentine's day or, to some of us, a great 14th of Feb.

This week we're mastering all four elements and looking at Katara and Aang, from Avatar: The Last Airbender. We're joined by a friend of the show and fellow Avatar enthusiast, Dintho-Tsohle (@dinthotsohle) to help Zama express how great the series was. Find out why the new memes brought us joy, why we're not totally convinced by this couple, and how their shared experience affected their story. This week's who's your fave battle pits conflicting nations against one another. Follow us on...

This week we're exploring the complexities of Louisa Clark and Will Traynor, from Me Before You. We're joined by a friend of the podcast and big sister, Nasiphi (@ SipzandThingz) to help sort through it. Find out how appropriate casting affects how people are represented, why their relationship wasn't very healthy, and why love doesn't always have to be the answer. We take the book adaptations theme further in this week's who's your fave. CW: there are mentions of suicide. Follow us on...

This week we feel it in our fingers, we feel it in our toes, Christmas is all around, and we're looking at the festive classic, Love Actually. Join Zama as she discusses the Downing Street romance, the office affair, and the unrequited crush. Find out why Natalie and David are adorable, what makes Harry's affair so bad, and why Zama was rooting for Sarah and Karl. In who's your fave we have another internal battle, be sure to vote for your winner in our Twitter poll. Happy holidays from the...

We've reached the end of the Spooky Special. This week we're hanging out with the spookiest family around and talking about Morticia and Gomez Addams. Find out how this couple differs from the norm, why Gomez's love is heart warming, and how Morticia is exactly the kind of person he needs. From everyone at Starring Cupid co., a very happy Halloween to everyone. Follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates on episodes and season 3.