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When Heather Met Sarah
by Saracidal
After these last few trying years of isolation and uncertainty, we decided that it’s high time to turn off the news and soak our parched brains in some light-hearted Rom Coms (and Rom Drams)! Do you enjoy the kind of wise-cracking friendship that keeps you humble with their relentless dry humor? Do you enjoy a hefty side of gallows humor with your romance?Heather and Sarah explore the eclectic terrain of beloved rom-coms and rom-drams with the kind of sarcastic informality that only comes from years and years of friendship that has only grown, like a fungus, from living.
Episodes
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"She'd Do Anything For Attention.": SALTBURN
You’d have to practically be dead to not hear of this cinematic phenomenon that has swept the world. Dead-like practically all the characters from the movie. Emerald Fennell has done it again; horrifying audiences everywhere with her unabashed snarky, Female Gaze-riddled stories. If you ever...
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"Here's Looking At You, Kid.": CASABLANCA
OK. We did it. Sarah and Heather dared to tackle the archaic Behemoth of a classic. Surprisingly, they both had never seen this one. Hold on to your papers! The definable romance power couple “Boags and Bergman” reunited in the midst of political strife, exile, and uncertainty, which always turns...
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"If You Want Monogamy, Marry A Swan.": HEARTBURN
Oh look, Heather suggested a movie that Sarah didn’t sneer at and veto!! Heather should go play the lottery! After a brief hiatus, we head on down to the 80’s to a demure and soft Meryl Streep and a philandering scoundrel trope timelessly embodied by Jack Nicholson. This Nora Ephron film had us...
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"But I Also Guarantee, That If I Don't Ask You To Be Mine, I'll Regret It For The Rest Of My Life.": RUNAWAY BRIDE
Can you recreate the same Magic as the first time? Richard Gere and Gary Marshall certainly thought so when they begged Julia Roberts to star opposite Gere in another Wacky Rom-Com destined to win everyone’s hearts. Welp, they definitely tried. Tune in to hear why it’s never as good as the first...
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“Fuck Off, For Sure! Like Totally!”: VALLEY GIRL
Before Renfield, there was Randy. Randy is both his character’s name and personality. Come see a baby Nicholas Cage from the mean streets of Hollywood woo a coddled, prissy Valley girl (Deborah Foreman) while hiding in a shower. Hey when and where romance hits, it just hits. Who are we to comment...
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“I Don’t Want To Need You, Because I Can’t Have You.”: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
Crack open your handheld fan for this one, it’s a bright shinning seductive, steamer of a movie... You will need to fan yourself dramatically, to either cool yourself off or dry your tears. (or both) Directed by Clint Eastwood, starring himself paired with Meryl Streep, the complexities explode...
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"His Name Is Blane? That's A Major Appliance, That's Not A Name!": PRETTY IN PINK
You know it, you love it, it’s the classic Cinderella story told by way of 1986. Molly Ringwald defies all fashion logic by daring to wear pink as a redhead, and crush unabashedly on the rich, popular guy while her lipgloss pouts from the “wrong side of the tracks.” But guess what? He likes her...
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"220, 221. Whatever It Takes.": MR MOM
Ok so yeah, this is an obvious Heather choice. Yeah, but this movie was revolutionary for its time, depicting an astonishing (gasp) reversal of gender roles with elements of campy fantasy and 80’s hijinks thrown in. Did we mention it also stars Terri Garr? This is the first movie in which Michael...
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“I Thought That I Was Headed To A Place That Would Turn Out Tomorrow's Leaders, Not Their Wives.”: MONA LISA SMILE
If Little Women and Dead Poet’s Society had a baby it, would be Mona Lisa Smile. This snapshot of New England academia life for a (GASP) female in the 1950’s has some downright cringey and uncomfortable moments. All the more reason to watch and perhaps grant the Boomer generation a tiny bit more...
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"What Will Your Verse Be?": DEAD POETS SOCIETY
“We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love…
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"O Pointy Birds, O Pointy Pointy. Anoint My Head, Anointy-nointy.": THE MAN WITH TWO BRAINS
We'll start by revealing this is a “Sarah Pick.” Let’s just say this movie might need a third brain in the mix, because it most certainly does not age well. Sure, we absolutely love Steve Martin, and completely ADORE Kathleen Turner but even Far Right, Trump worshippers would have beef with this...
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“Hello, Stupid. It's Good To See You.”: SAN JUNIPERO, BLACK MIRROR
Well, we’ve arrived at yet another “Heather’s Friend Litmus Test” cinematic works. Enter the colorful sights and delightful sounds of mythical, yet antithetical town of San Junipero. And by sounds, I mean the absolute cheesy and serotonin inducing anthems of our youth. Get ready to have your mind...
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"Well. Nobody's Perfect.": SOME LIKE IT HOT
Ok Ok Ok...Heather owns this movie, but never got around to watching it. Until now, since Sarah is hell bent on educating her with cinematic classics. Join us as we wade through the original Bosom Buddies’ inspiration, shocking film audiences everywhere with the sight of two men in dresses, vying...
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“That Was The Night That I Died, And Someone Else Was Saved.": SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY
After Heather is "ridiculed" for choosing yet another 90’s era movie, Sarah and Heather dive into this “feel-not-so-good” movie about domestic violence. Yes, you called it: a real knee slapper. This movie will have you checking your own towel rack for micro signs of psychopathy. With sweeping…
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"I Have Reflected. It's Fate. Everything Is Fate.": A ROOM WITH A VIEW
Did you know that this is not a James Bond film? Heather was at first befuddled by Sarah’s choice, but the mystery was revealed as soon as Helena Bonham graced the stage. Join us as we dig in and explore the romantic sun swept setting of this film that casts a lover’s spell on the protagonists:...
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So, Is This A Full Service Date, Frank? I'm Just Asking You To Dance.": THE BODYGUARD
Don’t make Heather sing the theme song... You know it’s already on repeat on your head right now, just reading the title of this movie. Well don’t worry, I do regale Sarah’s and your own lucky ears with a few belted a cappella/strangled notes of this catchy ditty in our latest podcast episode.…
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"Welcome To Hollywood! What's Your Dream?": PRETTY WOMAN
What’s that old saying??? Chivalry and Misogyny aren’t dead? *Insert Sarah Rolling her eyes here* We’re back to the 90’s, a decade rife with blockbuster hits romanticizing modern day Cinder-Fucking-ella stories. But this time, Hollywood tips its bedazzled Chauffeur hat to the oldest profession....
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“Please God, Don’t Let Me Fall In Love And Want To Do Disgusting Things.": MERMAIDS
This week’s episode makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside, better than a shot of tequila. Almost. Mermaids - Cher’s own Mini-Me Matriarchal kingdom offers a colorful and tantalizing pu-pu plater of single mother issues, Mother/Daughter dynamics, sexual awakening, with a thick slice of fear of...
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"What The Hell Do You Think Leona Really Puts In That Pizza?": MYSTIC PIZZA
Oh yes that early post-high school optimism. Your whole life is ahead of you... Your armpits might smell like pizza grease and old beer, from working at the local pizza joint, but you’re going to get outta here and make something of yourself, right? It’s written in the stars. This movie smells,...
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"Here It Is, My Own Little Beaver Trap.": FOUL PLAY
Welcome to the 70’s! In this week’s episode, we walk down Heather’s childhood lane, quite literally to the movie she used to watch at her friend’s house over and over because she wasn’t allowed to watch such filth at home. We give you, the box-office success and movie that catapulted Goldie Hawn...
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"Stay Virtuous.": SUNDAY IN NEW YORK
“I know this movie came out in 1963, but Jeepers Criminy, why are men so obsessed with controlling a woman’s virginity?” Heather asks, steam emitting from her ears. “Calm down,” says Sarah. “Consider the time era, it is actually quite progressive for that decade,” as her eyes dart nervously back...
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“Don't You Understand That Everything I Do, I Do It For You? Anything That Might Be Special In Me, Is You.”: GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Sarah and Heather are taking you all the way back to 1998, when the male gaze was still in full swing. Oh wait, it still is. And yes, before you you ask, “Another Ethan Hawke Movie???” We ask you to humbly deal with it. His smoldering, passionate eyes demand it. Come with us as we confront our...
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“I Don’t Believe People Are Meant To Be In Relationships.”: I HATE VALENTINE'S DAY
Finally a movie with a title Sarah can get behind. If you loathe Hallmark created high pressure Hollidays, this movie is for you! The power duo of Nia Vardalos and John Corbett from “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” reunites again, most likely to propel her real life divorce, and (brace…
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"You. Me. And Five Bucks.": REALITY BITES
This week’s episode delves into the time capsule that is a true ode to the Mid 90’s. When baby doll dresses, questioning authority, and the ole’ Michelin dinner pairing of diet coke and cigarettes was revered. Sigh. Those were the days... Remember when you still wanted to change the world? Ben...
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“I Carried A Watermelon...”: DIRTY DANCING
Written by Eleanor Bergstein and directed by Emile Ardolino. This steamy, summer camp classic certainly holds up. If you haven’t seen it in a while, do yourself a favor and put on this cinematic aphrodisiac! Warning: Not recommended to watch before you actually go out dancing. :X They might have…
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"Love Sucks.": ST. ELMO'S FIRE
If you are nostalgic for crimped hair, bro code, and cocaine, you’re in luck because this week Sarah and Heather re-watched St. Elmo’s Fire for the 400th time, and Heather hated it surprisingly less. In summation, the Brat Pack graduates from college, and their weekly detention meetings move to a...
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“I Come Home And Catch You Up To Your Nuts In Lady Shagging Godiva!”: SLIDING DOORS
Ah yes, the glorious late 90’s. When Gywnneth wasn’t yet steaming her bean, and hadn’t thrown in the towel on acting (yet.) This movie gave adequate reasons why her character might be rather steamed, as her worthless bloke of a boyfriend plays every horrible, gutless, cheating trope that ever...
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“Well, It Must Have Been One Hell Of A Night We're About To Have.”: BEFORE MIDNIGHT
Before Midnight. “The end of the affair,” and the end of the trilogy... This is the morning after movie. When you wake up after the hot night before, bottles strewn about the room, the bed sheets on the floor like a make-shift moat for the mattress castle of passion. Harsh daylight streams into…
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"But Baby Fish Mouth Is Sweeping The Nation.": WHEN HARRY MET SALLY
Is this a little off the top, or a lot on the nose? You were expecting it, and Oui-la! We did it. THE MOVIE. This episode might be our most quote laden reverie that ever was! It’s a quote off to end all quote offs. (Don’t quote me…) You cannot beat this ultra rich, beautifully curated Godmother…
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"You're Supposed To Be The Leading Lady Of Your Own Life, For God's Sake!": THE HOLIDAY
Oh look, it’s a Christmas movie we don’t Love Actually hate. (That’s no typo) Now I know why I like it so much…This holiday movie might possibly be the cinematic embodiment of that famous Christmas song by The Waitresses, “Christmas Wrapping." (The highest of seasonal compliments…) Add in Kate...
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"I'd Jump On The Ryan Gosling Train.": HOLIDATE
Ah yes, the Holidays... Where everyone feels sorry for the Singles of the world and tries to set them up to make themselves feel better, touting there must be a lid for every pot. How about a business deal where you always have a prerequisite date for every stupid, high pressure Holiday and try...
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“Company. What Else Is There?”: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Gotta love the Holidays, right? A swirl of muddled emotions mixed in with nostalgic family traditions = a special kind of eggnog flavored existential dread. Sarah and Heather discuss the witty cinematic platitudes and spot on dysfunctional family portrayals found in Jodie Foster’s heavy-hitting...
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"This Corn Is Like An Angel.": DAN IN REAL LIFE
Take that creamed corn in for a spoon-jet landing with a Holiday feel meh/feel good family ensemble movie. Steve Carell takes us on a emotional journey playing a depressed widower, father of 3 girls who also writes for an advice column. Enter a huge family get together with a potential love...
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"Let's Cross Over.": EAT, PRAY, LOVE
“The only thing more unthinkable than leaving was staying; the only thing more impossible than staying was leaving. I didn't want to destroy anything or anybody. I just wanted to slip quietly out the back door, without causing any fuss or consequences, and then not stop running until I reached...
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"Those Most Deserving Of Love Are Seldom Made Happy By It.": DANGEROUS LIAISONS
Oh, this movie effed us UP. From the very first scene of the candle lighting of the chandelier, when you are lulled into an ASMR seduction as the sexual sound of the candles clinking together as the austere chandelier is being raised…..followed by Razor wit, heaving bosoms, powdered wigs, and...
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“Each Time You Happen To Me All Over Again.”: THE AGE OF INNOCENCE
Welcome to the not-so-subtle land of universal keeping up appearances and carrying the burden of expected conformist tradition - The early 1870’s in “liberated” America. Heather and Sarah whole-heartedly agree that this movie is dreadfully, and excruciatingly spectacular, so at least there’s no...
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"I Have Crossed Oceans Of Time To Find You.": BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA
Ok, we’ve arrived at the sexiest horror movie of all time. You’re aroused, but you don’t know if it is fear or lust, or just the natural response from the thick velvety wardrobe goodness chosen for this epic film. Sarah and Heather open a vein, and their livers as they go dive into this decadent...
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"When The Cities In The South Are Burning, This Place Will Bloom.": ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE
You might need a cigarette after this one. Sarah and Heather sensually slide into dialogue about this sultry, not-so-typical Vampire Love story starring none other than the delectable goddess herself: Tilda Swinton. We discuss the film’s origins, unusual setting, pairing unlikely cities Tangier,...
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"Have Another Cherry.": THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK
Sarah and Heather, unofficial “Bitches of Eastwick” chime in to pay homage to this underrated “Dream Team” ensemble movie. The cast itself, casts quite a talented spell, as we watch Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Cher team up to seduce, induce, and reproduce with the “horny little devil"...
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“He Would Have An Enormous Schwanzschtücker.”: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Just in time for spooky season, Sarah and Heather reanimate Mel Brooks self proclaimed finest film, Young Frankenstein. Did you know the creative concept for this film was from the master Gene Wilder himself? As this is one of Sarah’s most cherished films, she regales us with behind the scene...
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"No Dream Is Ever Just A Dream.": EYES WIDE SHUT
Don’t you want to go where the Rainbow ends? Eyes Wide Shut: The polarizing Epic last film of the Maestro of disturbing material himself, Stanley Kubrick. Did you know that it was intended to originally be a Rom Com? Pick your jaw back up off the floor and tune in to hear Heather and Sarah...
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"You Know Why!": WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS
“What Happens in Vegas….”should have really stayed in Vegas... Sarah and Heather recently returned from a fantasy-laden, Sarah curated weekend in Vegas, sponsored by “Sarah’s Vision.” Whose idea was this movie anyway? Oh right, mine. Because Honeymoon in Vegas was only available to purchase…
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"There's A Little Witch In All Of Us.": PRACTICAL MAGIC
Bibbity Bobbity Bitchy Witch. This week, Sarah and Heather join hands and cast a proper circle, Heather’s from the West, and Sarah’s from the East to discuss Practical Magic. Complete with an employee “witch consultant”, this movie gets 5 broomsticks way up from the real witch community…
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“I’ll Go Get The Vodka”: MONSTER-IN-LAW
This week in movies Heather never thought she would watch on purpose, Heather and Sarah tackle “Monster-In- Law,” Jane Fonda’s epic return to film after 15 years. JLo headlines this punchy, witty rom-com with her usual "beauty with a heart of gold” trope, but the sharp chemistry between Wanda…
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“It Can’t Rain All The Time”: THE CROW
Sigh. You just gotta love a tragic-romantic death, dripping in cursed lore. And we aren’t just referring to the fictitious movie plot. Before the atrocity of “Rust,” if you were conscious in the 90’s, you are all too aware of the horrific on set accidental death of Brandon Lee. In this case, they...
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"Doest't Daddy Juggle Well.": VALENTINE'S DAY
Sarah and Heather are a bit embarrassed to admit we watched this film, but we are going to talk about it anyway. Rom Com a la mode with Splenda sprinkles: You might go into a diabetic coma with this predictable, vanilla, white-washed plot that hits every romantic trope ever invented...but does it...
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"I Don't Remember Frump Girl, But I Remember You.": MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING
Ah, families..... Food, guilt, expectations, double-standards, and enmeshed love. Sarah and Heather share a huge helping of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Written by the star of the rom-com herself, Nia Vardalos, who was reportedly paid $100 for her hit screenplay, with the agreement that she herself...
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"Have Fun, Stay Single.": SINGLES
Ah yes, The Grunge years... This movie, written and directed by Cameron Crowe, is truly a torch love song ode to the early 90’s in Seattle. Sarah and Heather put on their best flannels and Docs and rehash every bit of coffee-house nostalgia this movie evokes. A wacky ensemble cast spanning the...
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“I Have No Response To That.”: JOE VS THE VOLCANO
Can anyone NOT relate to the opening scene of this beautiful, dreary, completely allegorical movie, Joe Versus The Volcano? Trudging along with a huge “Brain Cloud” of existential dread as you dutifully clock into work to grind the day away, whittling down your precious hours on the planet, by...
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"Please, Not Quite Yet." "Very Well. Not Quite Yet.”: BRIEF ENCOUNTER
Another Sarah recommendation, in which Heather was at first skeptical and a tinge reluctant turned into a smashing success. Sarah and Heather delve into the seminal thematic origins that this movie really laid the groundwork and inspo for: Eyes Wide Shut and Bridges of Madison County, to name a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
After these last few trying years of isolation and uncertainty, we decided that it’s high time to turn off the news and soak our parched brains in some light-hearted Rom Coms (and Rom Drams)! Do you enjoy the kind of wise-cracking friendship that keeps you humble with their relentless dry humor? Do you enjoy a hefty side of gallows humor with your romance?Heather and Sarah explore the eclectic terrain of beloved rom-coms and rom-drams with the kind of sarcastic informality that only comes from years and years of friendship that has only grown, like a fungus, from living.
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After these last few trying years of isolation and uncertainty, we decided that it’s high time to turn off the news and soak our parched brains in some light-hearted Rom Coms (and Rom Drams)! Do you enjoy the kind of wise-cracking friendship that keeps you humble with their relentless dry humor? Do...
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