On this episode, I am joined by romantic comedy scholar Ella Cerón, who is also the author of the excellent coming-of-age YA novel Viva Lola Espinoza. We talked about rom-coms and their tropes, especially focusing on Pride & Prejudice (2005) and Fire Island. Ella also recommends a bunch of her favorite romantic comedies, explains who Mr. Wickham is and why he’s an example of an important archetype, caramel Frappuccinos on Christmas, and much more. Come for the deep dive, stay for the stray meows from Ella's cat, Olive.

Buy Ella’s book ASAP: Viva Lola Espinoza. And follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.

Things we talked about:

• Almost Famous
• The Wedding Planner 
• Hitch
• How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
• Almost Famous
• To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
• Viva Lola Espinoza
• Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin

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This episode was produced by Sally and Ella and edited by Aram Vartian. Our logo was designed by Amber Seger (@rocketorca). Our theme music is by Tiny Music. Follow us on Instagram @OhILikeThatPod.

On this episode, I am joined by writer, astrologer, and teacher, Jeanna Kadlec, author of Heretic: A Memoir. We talked about Kadlec’s excellent book and how it braids her astute analysis and cultural history with her own memoir. Then we got deep into astrology and how it can inform how we see and understand what’s going on in our lives on both small and large scales. If you are interested in understanding astrology more, this episode is for you!

Buy Jeanna’s book ASAP, it’s so good: Heretic: A Memoir! And follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok

Things we talked about:

• Virology by Joseph Osmundson
• The work of author Melissa Febos
• Astrologer on instagram Diana Rose Harper
• Sam Reynolds on Talking Astrology with Bill Nye
• Stargazing on TLC
• Astro Twins
• Written in the Stars astrological dating show
• Queer Cosmos: The Astrology of Queer Identities & Relationships by Colin Bedell
• Breach (2007)
• ¡Viva Lola Espinoza! by Ella Cerón 
• The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N. K. Jemisin

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This episode was produced by Sally and Jeanna and edited by Aram Vartian. Our logo was designed by Amber Seger (@rocketorca). Our theme music is by Tiny Music. Follow us Instagram @OhILikeThatPod.

On this episode, I am joined by noted Cate Blanchett enthusiast and Scorpio, Aubrey Gordon (@yrfatfriend) who you know from the excellent podcast Maintenance Phase. We talked about (and spoiled btw) the movie Tár. We talked about queer anti-heroes/villains, what this movie says (if anything) about cancel culture, whether this is a horror movie, and a lot more.

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Things we talked about:

• Imitation of Life 
• Can You Ever Forgive Me?
• Michael Clayton
• Carol
• The Worst Idea of All Time podcast
• The Best Idea of All Time podcast
• “‘Tár,’ Reviewed: Regressive Ideas to Match Regressive Aesthetics” by Richard Brody for The New Yorker
• “Tár is actually a horror movie” by Martin Millman for Collider
• Thread from r/blankies about ghosts in the movie Tár

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This episode was produced by Sally and Aubrey and edited by Aram Vartian. Our logo was designed by Amber Seger (@rocketorca). Our theme music is by Tiny Music. Follow us Instagram @OhILikeThatPod.