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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 1H 22M

Episode 102: Milk Money vs. Pretty Woman

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In this episode, it’s a “sex worker with a heart of gold” showdown as we compare Pretty Woman (1990) and Milk Money (1994). One became a cultural phenomenon, while the other struggled to find its audience. Was Pretty Woman destined for classic status from the start? Did Milk Money deserve better? And which film actually wins when you strip away nostalgia?If you love '90s rom-coms and spirited film debates, this episode of The Weekly Movie Throwdown is for you. Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, it’s a “sex worker with a heart of gold” showdown as we compare Pretty Woman (1990) and Milk Money (1994). One became a cultural phenomenon, while the other struggled to find its audience. Was Pretty Woman destined for classic status from the start? Did Milk Money deserve better? And which film actually wins when you strip away nostalgia?If you love '90s rom-coms and spirited film debates, this episode of The Weekly Movie Throwdown is for you. Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@MovieThrowdownPodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/moviethrowdownpod/TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@moviethrowdownpodTHREADS: threads.com/@moviethrowdownpodFACEBOOK: facebook.com/moviethrowdownpodLETTERBOXD: letterboxd.com/moviethrowdown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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