Rom-Com Review
There's nothing Anneka loves more than dissecting a good movie and there's nothing Alejandro loves more than watching two people fall in love. Together they make up the Rom/Com Review team as they plow through old and new rom/coms to identify just what it is about this genre that so captivates the both of them.
Episodes
27 episodes
Love Actually
Happy Christmas (as they would say in the UK)! Ale and Anneka take on their second holiday rom-com with an absolute classic: Love Actually (2003, starring way too many people but IMDB has Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon listed as the top star...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 26
•
42:06
The Wedding Singer
We're back!! After a spontaneous two month break, Ale and Anneka are back with their witty remarks and clever commentary on the movies you love most.What did the two think of The Wedding Singer (1998, starring Drew Barrymore and Adam Sa...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 25
•
36:04
Crazy Rich Asians
Ale and Anneka had both seen Crazy Rich Asians (2018, starring Constance Wu and Henry Golding) once before but were excited to dive back in for this review! This book-turned-rom-com is packed with so many of their favorite rom-com tropes, but d...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 24
•
44:47
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
*Ale and Anneka choice* While this was a challenging movie to give a rating to, we both enjoyed watching, rewatching, and reviewing this classic early 2000s rom-com. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003, starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaugh...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 23
•
47:04
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
*Anneka's choice* Why would we choose My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002, starring Nia Vardalos and John Corbett) to review at this particular moment, you ask? Perhaps it's because we got engaged and are now preparing for our own cross-cultural cel...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 22
•
41:02
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
*Combo choice* Ale and Anneka watched Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020, starring Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams) on Netflix last year and just loved it. Once again trying to push the boundaries of what's considered a "rom-...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 21
•
38:29
Aladdin
*Ale and Anneka choice* You may not think Aladdin (1992, starring Scott Reigner, Robin Williams, and Linda Larkin) – or any Disney movie – would qualify as a rom-com, but it sure does! Romance? Check. Comedy? Check (thank you Genie!). We loved ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 20
•
34:29
Notting Hill
*Ale's choice* This one was a real Ale's choice, not a "saw-the-trailer-a-few months-ago-and-is-now-choosing-it-because-Anneka-feels-bad-that-she-chose-so-many-movies-in-a-row choice." Because he LOVES this movie, as does Anneka. Notting Hill (...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 19
•
38:38
Love, Wedding, Repeat
*Ale's Choice* We watched this movie last year right before we started the show, so we thought it was time to bring it into the fold. It's a cute, put-on-in-the-background kind of movie and we enjoyed re-watching it and reviewing it. If you're ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 18
•
40:02
Always Be My Maybe
*Ale's Choice* We think Ale liked the Keanu Reeves part of this trailer which is why it ended up on his "To Watch" list, although sadly it's not likely to make his "Top 10." Nevertheless, Always Be My Maybe (2019, starring Ali Wong and Randall ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 17
•
38:18
My Best Friend's Wedding
*Anneka's choice because Ale was making dinner and told her to pick a movie.* We are shocked that this is our first Julia Roberts movie but excited to be starting off with one of her best! My Best Friend's Wedding (1997, starring Julia Roberts,...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 16
•
47:13
10 Things I Hate About You
*Anneka's Choice* How do we loathe thee? We can't count the ways because we mostly love this movie! Our first foray into the depths of an American high school goes better than anticipated with 10 Things I Hate About You (1999, starring Heath Le...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 15
•
37:50
The American President
A special post-Inauguration Day episode! While most may not think of The American President (1995, starring Michael Douglas and Annette Bening) as a rom-com, Ale and Anneka were quick to realize that it absolutely qualifies! While Anneka was a ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 14
•
42:23
Fools Rush In
*Ale's Choice* If you haven't seen Fools Rush In (1997, starring Salma Hayek and Matthew Perry), do yourself a favor and rent it ASAP. Ale and Anneka certainly think it's worth the money. While it has all the trappings of a typical rom/com, the...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 13
•
46:52
The Holiday
It's the most wonderful time of the year and what better way to celebrate than by watching a classic holiday rom com? Ale and Anneka chose what has emerged as a Christmas favorite since its debut in 2006: The Holiday (starring Cameron Diaz and ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 12
•
54:03
When In Rome
*Anneka's Choice* Ok, so maybe When In Rome (2010, starring Kristen Bell and Josh Duhmal) isn't the best rom com out there. But Anneka was captivated by the trailer and here we are.Unlike the traumatic Wedding Planner episode, Ale and A...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 11
•
38:02
A Lot Like Love
*Ale's Choice!* Though apparently not a highly popular opinion, Ale and Anneka both really enjoy A Lot Like Love (2005, starring Ashton Kutcher and Amanda Peet). Though it certainly has some questions (how does she afford that apa...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 10
•
49:27
When Harry Met Sally
The rom com Anneka loves most in the world: When Harry Met Sally (1989, starring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal). Has she made life decisions based off of this movie? Yes. Has she incorporated many of Sally's mannerisms into her own repertoire of q...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 9
•
1:08:41
About Time
Ale's first ever solo pick is About Time (2013, starring Domnhall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams) – one of his, and Anneka's, favorites. But did it pass the "we're reviewing this for a podcast" test? Yes. It did. Or at least mostly.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 8
•
44:59
The Wedding Planner
It shouldn't have been a surprise to Anneka that The Wedding Planner (2001, starring Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey) would not be Ale's favorite movie, but the rating Ale gives this movie shocks her to her core. Find out what it was tha...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
46:08
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Crazy, Stupid, Love was a movie both Ale and Anneka knew they loved before sitting down to review it. But did it stand up to their high standards this go round? Tune in to hear about how this movie played a pivotal role in his life when Ale was...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
44:37
50 First Dates
Ale and Anneka actually recorded this episode as their second episode, so the format is old, but the content is new! 50 First Dates has so much charm, but both Ale and Anneka agree that they could do without certain aspects of the film. So what...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
46:05
Hitch
Hitch may have proven itself to be a little too predicable for Ale and Anneka, but they loved chatting about why this movie still brings them joy. Ale waxes poetic about Albert’s dancing skills and Anneka take befuddlement to a new level trying...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
45:25
