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Film to Table
by Laura Tropiano and Michelle Hickey
Sisters and writers Laura Tropiano and Michelle Hickey discuss food, film, and the ways they bring us together.
Episodes
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CLUE (1985) Movie Review 🔎🎞️🔪The ultimate dinner party mystery
Our Fall-ish film series continues with another Tim Curry classic: CLUE (1985)! In this review, we explore how the iconic CLUE board game became a movie, dig into the development of this beloved cult classic, and highlight all of the unforgettable performances from its ridiculously talented cast....
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PRACTICAL MAGIC (1998) 🪄🌿 Movie Review: Millennials’ first time watch
We’re continuing our Fall-ish season with a first-time viewing of Practical Magic (1998). We ponder why it took us so long to watch this movie, and whether, perhaps, there was a reason we waited. We have a million and one questions, desperately want more of the Aunts, and discover that one of us...
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YOU'VE GOT MAIL (1998) 💌🍂 Movie Review: Nora Ephron, New York + 90s nostalgia
We’re kicking off our fall movie season by rewinding to a family favorite, a film we covered way back in our first season. In this special remastered edition, we’re revisiting what we love most about You’ve Got Mail: Nora Ephron’s writing, her unique characters, the magic of New York in the fall,...
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GILMORE GIRLS: Kiss and Tell (S1, Ep7) 💋🍂 Rory’s first kiss, 2000s movie nights + everything fall
We’re continuing our TV Dinner series with a Michelle pick from the Idea Jar: Gilmore Girls, Season 1, Episode 7, Kiss and Tell. Whether you are on Team Dean or wish he’d move back to Chicago, we can’t help but celebrate with Rory! In this episode, we’re breaking down her adorable first kiss and...
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FRIENDS S8, Ep12 TV Review 🎧💕🍿 The One Where Joey Dates Rachel
Welcome back to another TV Dinner episode! This week we’re covering the pivotal(?) FRIENDS Season 8, Episode 12, The One Where Joey Dates Rachel. There is much to discuss, such as: do we like Joey and Rachel as a couple, or are they better as friends? As usual, our conversation kicks up a lot of...
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NEW GIRL S2, Ep15, Cooler TV Review 🎧💋🍿 Kisses, True American + 2010s nostalgia
New Girl Season 2, Episode 15 may officially be called "Cooler," but to us, it's the one where Nick and Jess finally kiss. In this TV Dinner episode, we revisit one of New Girl's most iconic episodes, discussing True American, Tumblr-era nostalgia, our favorite side characters, stolen packages…
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FLEABAG: Season 2 Episode 6 🎧🍷💔 all the hidden payoffs
In the premiere episode of our TV DINNER series, we’re covering the incomparable season finale of Fleabag, Season 2. How does Phoebe Waller-Bridge manage to pack so much into such a short episode? Is this the most satisfying or tragic romance story in the history of television? Do we need more...
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Let's Catch Up ☀️ Summer Favorites + A Big Announcement
Summer is here, and we have something exciting to share! In this episode, we're introducing TV Dinners, a brand new series where we'll dive into our favorite standalone TV episodes, one episode at a time, and we want YOU to help decide what lands on the menu. 🍽️ Submit your TV episode (or future...
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COOL RUNNINGS (1993): Movie Review 🇯🇲❄️🏅The best film about the Olympics?
Is Cool Runnings really as good as we remember it? First, that assumes we remembered it correctly, which Michelle definitely did not. We're joined by returning guest star, husband/brother-in-law of the podcast, Jimmy, for a nostalgic trip back to 1993. Together, we reminisce about the Olympics in...
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BRING IT ON (2000): Movie Review 🎧📣✨punk boyfriends, beetles, besties, and peak Y2K nostalgia
In our most Y2K-coded episode ever, we’re joined by one of Michelle’s childhood besties, Sushma Krishna, as we travel back to the year 2000 and revisit the iconic teen comedy Bring It On. Following Torrance and the Toros on their cheerleading journey sparks ALL the nostalgic memories: high school...
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BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM (2002): Movie Review ⚽️ ❤️ A 2000s time capsule of girlhood, soccer + family
It’s been over 20 years, and Bend It Like Beckham still feels like a winning goal ⚽❤️ In this episode, we're joined by returning guest star, cousin Erica, to revisit the 2002 classic that inspired a generation of girls to dream bigger, play harder, and stay true to themselves. Resident…
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A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN (1992): Movie Review ⚾❤️🎧 The classic that still hits
Join us as we revisit one of the most requested episodes yet: A League of Their Own (1992). With returning guest Kat Rodriguez at the table, we dive into this beloved 90s baseball classic, recounting favorite scenes, iconic lines, surprising moments we somehow forgot, and the emotional beats that...
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LITTLE GIANTS (1994): Movie Review 🎧🏈🍿 Does it hold up?
We're kicking (aggressively winks) off our sports movie season with one that's somehow stayed with us for 30+ years: Little Giants (1994) 🏈 In this episode, we revisit this beloved underdog sports movie, chat about the nostalgia of being a kid in the 90s, the quotes we still reference, and try…
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WUTHERING HEIGHTS (2026): Movie Review 🎧💔🌿 Was the criticism warranted?
We're wrapping up our Regency season with a special review of Wuthering Heights (2026). Since this is our first time covering a film still in theaters, we're switching up our usual format and bringing you a series of "questions for the table," prompts you can take to your own conversations with...
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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (2005): Movie Review 🎧💐🌫️ We have questions
We're both finally watching Pride & Prejudice (2005), and we have many questions. In between debating Mr. Darcy's deal, we marvel over the acting, the filming techniques, and start planning a trip to the English countryside (again). Above all, we appreciate this story about sisters, a subject...
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EMMA (2020): Movie Review 🎧🌼🎬 The Most Beautiful Jane Austen Adaptation?
In this episode, we're reviewing Emma (2020), a film so visually stunning it feels like wandering through an art museum. We unpack how the director crafted the movie's painterly look, why Anya Taylor-Joy was the perfect Emma, and why this version features one of our favorite love stories in all…
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SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1995): Movie Review 🎧🌿💌 Entering Our Jane Austen Era
We're late to the ball, but in this episode, we're catching up, watching Sense and Sensibility (1995) for the first time. We're delighted to be joined by a new guest, our dear cousin Erica, who you might know from the Elementary School production of Cents and Centsibility. Join us at the table as...
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The Best & Worst Movie Couples + our biggest crushes)💕💋
In this special, slightly unhinged episode, we're going rogue (one) and revisiting the films we've covered to rank the best and worst movie couples. Some are iconic, some should have never come to be, and some, we dislike so much, we mention them twice. We wrap things up by revealing our biggest...
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ETERNITY (2025): Movie Review ⏳♾️ ❤️ We need to talk about that ending!
In this episode, we're watching Eternity (2025), starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner, joined at the table by returning guest, film critic Dom. Laura weighs in on whether the film's aggressive advertising campaign actually paid off. Michelle gushes over the dreamy costumes…
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ABOUT TIME (2013): Movie Review 🕰️❤️⏳ Not the Rom-Com We Expected
Watching About Time (2013) wasn't what we expected! Is this really a rom-com? We don't care! We have Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson, table tennis, books, and tea! In this episode, we're joined by special guest star Brittany to chat about time travel, love, family, and the big life lesson we...
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PALM SPRINGS (2020) 🌴💍🦕 Movie Review
We're continuing our love and time series with the 2020 film, Palm Springs. Michelle obsesses over the cosmic alignment of the film's production and themes, Laura starts an Andy Samberg fan club, and both struggle to find a good snack in the time loop. We host another wedding-centric dinner…
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500 DAYS OF SUMMER (2009) 🎤💔🎧
We're kicking off a brand-new season exploring love and time, starting with the 2009 film that broke our emo-girl hearts: 500 Days of Summer. We're joined by our sister Lisa to talk IKEA dates, music, the greeting card industry, drawing on your skin, and our very complicated feelings about Manic...
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CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT (1945) 🎄👩🍳❄️
We're rounding out our latest holiday season with an old-but-new-to-us classic film: Christmas in Connecticut. Between Jefferson's dashing looks, Felix's lines, and Elizabeth's vibe, we may have a new favorite on our hands! Pull up a rocking chair to the table. We'll start flipping the flapjacks!...
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HOME ALONE 3 (1997) 🌡️❄️🚗
In this episode, we're re-releasing our review of Home Alone 3, complete with favorite quotes, conspiracy theories, a new round of this or that, and a full case for this being the best of the Home Alone series. 📽️ Catch the full-length video on our YouTube Channel ____ 🎉🥂💻 VISIT OUR NEW SITE…
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HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK (1992) 🎁🗽🎄
In this episode, we're reviewing Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) and pondering if it's better than the first. We gush over our love of NYC at Christmas, Tim Curry, steaming pizzas, room service, unpack our favorite pranks, and host a Plaza-themed dinner party. ::Presses play on our…
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HOME ALONE (1990) 🎁🏠🎄
In this episode, we're reviewing Home Alone (1990) and exploring why it holds up as one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time. We'll chat about our favorite pranks, favorite heartfelt moments, throw a few spin-off concepts into the idea jar, and invite some interesting characters to…
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THE FAMILY STONE (2005) 💍🎄✨
Is The Family Stone the Ultimate Holiday Comfort Film? We're cozying up with The Family Stone, the messy, tender, beautifully human holiday movie that still hits us right in the feelings. In this episode, we revisit the iconic cast, the relatable conflicts, and the moments that make this film a...
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THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1965) 🏔️🎶👗
In this episode, we're joined by returning guest star Kat as we recount one of the most special movies of all time, The Sound of Music (1965). We gush over Julie Andrews' performance as Maria, have a new take on the Baroness, and contemplate whether Georg is worthy of the moniker, "Captain Von...
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ANNIE (1982) 💔💰🇺🇸
In this episode, we're sliding down banisters and flipping off fire escapes as we revisit one of our childhood favorites. Laura recalls her performance of Hard Knock Life, Michelle spends the recording sipping prop gin, and together we attempt to reconstruct the movie from our hazy memories…
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CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (1968) 🚘💫🍭
We continue our SPRING MUSICALS season with a discussion about CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. In this unhinged episode, we chat about the absolute absurdity of this movie from the unusual combination of people on the creative team to the astronomical budget (which they spent in its entirety). We have...
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LA LA LAND (2016) 🎭☀️🎹
We continue our SPRING MUSICALS season with a discussion about LA LA LAND. In this episode, we chat about the dreamy scenes we loved and the film-making techniques we could have done without. There's also a new unhinged restaurant-related concept added to The Idea Jar.™️ We gather for a...
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AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (1951) 🇫🇷🩰🎹
We continue our SPRING MUSICALS season with a discussion around classic, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, featuring returning guest star Dom. In this episode, we chat about our love of cafe culture and debate whether or not Gene Kelly's Jerry Mulligan is the hero or the villain. We squeeze into an artist's...
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MAMMA MIA! (2008) 💃🎶🕺
We're back! Kicking off our new season, SPRING MUSICALS, with one of the most joyful (and confusingly A-list?) movie musicals of all time: MAMMA MIA! (2008). Join us at the table as we discuss jukebox musicals and share what we loved and hated. We'll call out our favorite scenes—including two...
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WHITE CHRISTMAS (1954) 🎶🎄✨
It has been 70 years since WHITE CHRISTMAS graced the big screen and we thought it was the perfect time to revisit our conversation about this special movie. We break down our favorite memories, scenes, and lines. As always we end with a cinematic dinner party + a brand new this or that segment....
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JINGLE ALL THE WAY (1996) 💥🎄🔔
We had forgotten how completely unhinged this episode was and oh how fun it was to revisit it for this special holiday re-release. Pull up a chair at the table to join us for a chat about malls, parades, and all the ways we dislike JINGLE ALL THE WAY! We break down our favorite memories, scenes,...
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LOVE ACTUALLY (2003) ❤️🎄✨
Join us in kicking off a new holiday season with an encore presentation of LOVE ACTUALLY! We break down our favorite memories, scenes, and lines. As always we end with a cinematic dinner party + a brand new this or that segment. 📽️ Catch the never before seen full-length video on our YouTube...
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SCHOOL OF ROCK (2003) 🎸🎹🥁
We wrap up this season by discussing one of the most special school stories ever. Is this Jack Black's best performance of all time? Join us and special guest star Thomas at the table as we deliberate, share our favorite quotes, recount the best scenes, have a green room-style Dinner Party and as...
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CAN'T HARDLY WAIT (1998) 🎉🏫😇
In Episode 5 of our SCHOOL SERIES, we discuss Michelle's all-time favorite High School movie, Can't Hardly Wait. Join us at the table for a fun chat about yearbooks, high school parties, and the many characters created for this film. As always, we'll wrap with a dinner party + a round of This or...
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MATILDA (1996) 📚🪄🏫
In Episode 4 of our SCHOOL SERIES Laura and Michelle are joined by special guest star Kat (real life Miss Honey) to discuss childhood favorite, Matilda. Join us at the table for another fun conversation, a (tv) dinner party + a confection-heavy round of This or That. ____ 📱Text us or leave a...
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SUPERBAD (2007) 🪪 🚔🍻
Laura and special guest star Dom introduce Superbad to Michelle for the first time in Episode 3 of our SCHOOL SERIES. We chat about the history of high school movies and its impact on society, we share boozy memories from high school and college and Laura unveils her 25 favorite quotes. Join us…
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ORANGE COUNTY (2002) 🍊🏄♂️📚
We're back with Episode 2 of our SCHOOL SERIES as we cover the movie that kicked off the Orange County craze that crushed the early 2000s. Guest star, sister Lisa returns for a fun conversation about this star-stacked cast, our love for Catherine O'Hara, favorite memories, scenes, and lines. As...
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FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF (1986) 🏫☀️🚗
Join us in kicking off our SCHOOL SERIES with an encore presentation of Season 1 favorite, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. In this episode, we're joined by recurring guest star Thomas as we break down our favorite memories, scenes, and lines. As always we end with a cinematic dinner party + a brand new...
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A Cinderella Story (2004) 💕📱💫
We conclude our Girl Dinner Summer Series with a surprise hit! Of the many tellings of Cinderella, we're calling this one of the greatest. Join us at a cozy diner booth to gush about our love of Hillary Duff, platonic relationships, costumes, and a redemption moment for Chad Michael Murray.…
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SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS (2005) 👖🎥💗⚽️
Four friends. Four summer adventures. One pair of pants that may or may not have been necessary for this plot. Laura recounts her memories of playing soccer in the hot sun. Michelle refuses to cry at the sad parts. There's a feud over our new favorite movie boyfriend. Pull up a seat at the table...
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13 Going on 30 (2004) 📷✨👗
Grab your wishing dust! ✨✨✨ We're making stops in 1987 and 2004 as we revisit Jennifer Garner's iconic performance in 13 Going on 30. Join us for the fashion, the Razzles, the unexpected tender moments, and a champagne (theory) toast to our favorite male lead of the season. No matter your age…
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Mean Girls (2004) 🎀🔥📕
Get in, loser. 🚘 This week we're chatting about 2004's Mean Girls starring too many famous people to name. Join us at the table for a discussion about school lunches, Tina Fey's writing, and the impact that this movie had on Millennial culture. 📱Text us or leave a voicemail with your thoughts…
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FREAKY FRIDAY (2003) 🎸🥠🏍️
Hop on your Ducati, we're headed to 2003 to revisit Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in Freaky Friday. Join us and returning guest host sister Lisa for a chat about the nostalgia of the early 2000s, McDonald's, detention, and try to unpack why Chad Michael Murray was everyone's boyfriend,...
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The Princess Diaries (2001) 👑📽️📔
You're cordially invited to join us at the Consulate of Genovia for a dinner party chat about Anne Hathaway's debut film, The Princess Diaries (2001). Pears will be in abundance and keyboard M&Ms are strictly prohibited. Straighten your posture and grab your tiara. We'll see you at the table!…
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It Takes Two (1995) 👯♀️💞🏕️
Happy Summer! Join us for the first in our Girl Dinner series by discussing Mary Kate and Ashley's iconic 1995 film that takes the cake (as well as the peach cobbler): It Takes Two. _____ 📱Text us or leave a voicemail with your thoughts at (904) 513-1383📱 What is your favorite MK and Ashley...
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The Apartment
Elevator going up 🛗 to the 27th floor! Returning Film to Table guest, Buddy Boy joins flu patient Michelle & Laura for this melancholy BONUS release. We're crying while laughing about Billy Wilder's 1960 film, The Apartment: why Shirley Shirley MacLaine deserves all the awards, the emptiness of...
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Sisters and writers Laura Tropiano and Michelle Hickey discuss food, film, and the ways they bring us together.
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