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RomCom Killjoys

You love them. You hate them. We are here to eviscerate them. This is the RomCom Killjoys podcast: a social distancing project about films, feminism, and friends.

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  • S4 · E3
    Apr 14, 2022 · 52 min

    Bridgerton: Race, Casting, and Historical Fantasy

    As part of our ongoing series on Bridgerton, Eliza and Jonelle take a deep dive into how Bridgerton portrays (and glosses over) racial and/or cultural difference. Your hosts tread lightly into the difference between American and British representation; color conscious and color blind casting; and why it's weird that anyone thinks people of color didn't exist in early modern England. Support the show

  • S4 · E3
    Mar 31, 2022 · 52 min

    Bridgerton (2020-Present)

    Spoilers abound, dear listeners ... Eliza and Jonelle (finally) tackle Regency juggernaut Bridgerton (2020-Present). Herein your heroines discuss race and speculative history for the British Empire; the perils of #GirlBoss feminism; and a truly shocking encounter with a bee ... don't tell the mamas ... Support the show

  • S4 · E2
    Mar 17, 2022 · 51 min

    Emma (2020)

    Our Regency Romance series continues as Eliza is joined by special guest Kelsey Fast to discuss Emma (2020), including the relative hotness of Mr. Knightley; the particular perspective of our middle-aged authoress; and why Austen endures. Support the show

  • S4 · E1
    Mar 3, 2022 · 56 min

    Pride and Prejudice (1995/2005)

    Aaaaaaand we're back -- and with a new format! Kicking off our mini-serious on Regency romance is a Pride and Prejudice (1995/2005) double-header. Within we discuss the cinematic language of mise-en-scene; romantic leads post-masculinity; and the proto-feminism of Jane Austen. Support the show

  • S3 · E22
    Dec 23, 2021 · 25 min

    A Yule Log Christmas Spectacular

    Why watch a romcom at Christmas when you could watch the destruction of wood in real time? Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from your favorite Killjoys. Support the show

  • S3 · E21
    Dec 16, 2021 · 47 min

    Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star (2021)

    Jonelle and Eliza take on simulacra of a simulacra Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star (2021), including forgoing generic norms; forgoing the spirit of Christmas; and the missed opportunity for weird saint relics. Support the show

  • S3 · E20
    Dec 9, 2021 · 47 min

    Single All the Way (2021)

    Jonelle and Eliza tackle Netflix's first queer Christmas romcom Single All the Way (2021), including homonormativity; the benefits of self-aware cliches; and why you should buckle-up along the New Hampshire border. Support the show

  • S3 · E19
    Dec 2, 2021 · 41 min

    A Castle for Christmas (2021)

    Jonelle and Eliza kick off a Very Netflix Christmas with their banner film of the season -- A Castle for Christmas (2021) -- including plausible but fantastical love stories; the underutilization of Cary Elwes; and why we were surprised by Brooke Shields' comedic chops. Support the show

  • S3 · E18
    Nov 18, 2021 · 50 min

    Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)

    Jonelle and Eliza are joined by special guest Alexandra Huber-Weiss to discuss obvious rom-com Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002), including the challenges of back writing for a prequel; hegemonic love and fascism in the Star Wars universe; and why you are better off falling in love with R2-D2. Support the show

  • S3 · E17
    Nov 13, 2021 · 50 min

    LIVE! Addams Family Values (1993)

    Jonelle and Eliza kick off a month of Rom Coms that are not Rom Coms but are absolutely Rom Coms with our first live, in-person recording! Up for discussion is Addams Family Values (1993) including alternative families; finding your Gomez; and why Anjelica Huston's eyes in the film are otherworldly perfect. Support the show

  • S3 · E16
    Oct 28, 2021 · 47 min

    Notting Hill (1999)

    Jonelle and Eliza tackle Patreon-pick Notting Hill (1999), including the star texts of Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant; how much our perception of fame has changed; and whether charming leads can make up for a milquetoast script. (Yeah, we said it.) Support the show

  • S3 · E15
    Oct 21, 2021 · 50 min

    Never Been Kissed (1999)

    Jonelle and Eliza discuss the ick factor of Never Been Kissed (1999) including irresponsible representation of student-teacher relationships; why 90s movies hate the popular kids; and the sexualization of teenagers in high school romcoms. Support the show

  • S3 · E14
    Oct 14, 2021 · 49 min

    But I'm A Cheerleader (1999)

    Happy National Coming Out Day! Jonelle is joined by special guest host Melissa Englander for a discussion of queer cinema classic But I'm A Cheerleader (1999), including the tension between bleak reality and camp satire; femme representation and compulsory heterosexuality; and the most important issue of all -- the movie's iconic soundtrack. For resources on the fight against conversion therapy, please visit https://bornperfect.org/. Support the show

  • S3 · E13
    Oct 7, 2021 · 57 min

    10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

    We burn, we pine, we perish. Jonelle and Eliza throw it all the way back to the last millennium with 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), including 90s feminism and intersectionality; smart adaptations of problematic Shakespeare plays; and why you can't take your eyes off of Heath Ledger. Support the show

  • S3 · E12
    Sep 30, 2021 · 55 min

    Bedazzled (1967/2000)

    Jonelle and Eliza close out Brendan Fraser month by discussing both the original and remake of Bedazzled (1967/2000), including the rise of self-objectification at the turn of the Millennium; uncomfy indentity-based humor; and why actors so often make deals with the devil to make it in Hollywood. Support the show

  • S3 · E11
    Sep 23, 2021 · 48 min

    The Mummy (1999)

    The Mummy (1999) is a romcom. We will be taking no more questions at this time. Eliza and Jonelle are joined by Jodi McIntyre to discuss this film's undeniable orientalist lens; its chaotic bisexual energy; and jawlines so sharp you could light a match with them. Support the show

  • S3 · E10
    Sep 16, 2021 · 49 min

    George of the Jungle (1997)

    This month we celebrate the one and only Himbo King of Hollywood -- Brendan Fraser. Eliza and Jonelle kick it off with personal favorite George of the Jungle (1997), including why the himbo and Brendan Fraser are both making a comeback; the importance of sensual intelligence; and how the second demographic transition is about to make a househusband out of you. Support the show

  • S3 · E9
    Sep 2, 2021 · 48 min

    Love, Guaranteed (2020)

    Jonelle and Eliza discuss Netflix's borefest Love, Guaranteed (2020). Topics include sad spinster tropes, better courtroom dramas, and the existential anxiety spiral of online dating. Support the show

  • S3 · E8
    Aug 26, 2021 · 42 min

    The Perfect Date (2019)

    Jonelle and Eliza discuss Gen Z confection The Perfect Date (2019), including finding an identity online; giving up your dreams; and why Michael Jordan has no place in this movie, Support the show

  • S3 · E7
    Aug 19, 2021 · 49 min

    Must Love Dogs (2005)

    Jonelle and Eliza discuss Must Love Dogs (2005) -- this month's Patreon pick. The conversation covers the Game of love; our changing attitudes about online dating and divorce; and why you have to get Dermot Mulroney out of your backyard. Support the show

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