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This week's episode starts with a major announcement from Marc, and then we dive straight into a discussion of Kelly Freemon Craig's 2016 film  The Edge of Seventeen. Join in as we discuss James L. Brooks and Hollywood mentorship, Shrek rankings, the 2016 Best Actress race, latter-day Portman, high school dating, and the stacked cast of Scoob!  Plus: How is this movie related to Netflix's WHAT/IF? Why does Will think this movie is like Paddington? Who exactly is Dickinson for? Do house parties exist? And what's the deal with the YouTube spinoff of this movie?  Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!  Next week: The Spirit of Christmas (2015)  Stream next week's movie on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/the-spirit-of-christmas-b92deeff-75d6-4487-81e4-d156889b77bf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

In honor of the Elizabeth Banks-directed reboot that opened last weekend, Will and Marc decided to take a look at the many romances of McG's 2000 feature adaptation of CHARLIE'S ANGELS. Join in as they discuss the best outfits in movies, bars on planes, post-Matrix movies, "Jiggle TV," and The Chad. Plus: What's the deal with vests? Are we Toni's Boys? What was the source of the drama between Lucy Liu and Bill Murray? And just how often do people answer the door naked? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN (2016) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

Chief medical examiner Moira returns to the show to discuss Adam McKay's 2008 film STEP BROTHERS, starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. Join in as the crew talks about memories of 2008, Judd Apatow productions, Taylor Hicks, mayochup, sleepwalking, the cheesecake factory, and the Catalina Wine Mixer. Plus: Why are so many Marvel villains bald? How long has Mary Steenburgen been playing moms? What's the difference between the theatrical and unrated versions of this movie? And how much ketchup is too much ketchup? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Next week: CHARLIE'S ANGELS (2000) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

In honor of the release of TERMINATOR: DARK FATE last weekend, Will and Marc are taking a look at the romance that started it all: one weird, pitying night of passion between Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) and Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn). Join in as they discuss James Cameron's dreams, the best movie haircuts, a strange pitch meeting, iguanas, and the reason Howard the Duck wears a hat. Plus: Why did Schwarzenegger want to change an iconic line? Will Skylab become Skynet? How many of James Cameron's ex-wives are involved in this movie? And just how popular is Tech Noir? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: STEP BROTHERS (2008) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

We continue our Halloween spooktacular by looking at Ari Aster's 2018 debut, HEREDITARY. Join in as we discuss cult leaders, Cinemascores, creepy kids, Ann Dowd, the romance of SHARKNADO, and redecorating tips for Hell. Plus: Is Charlie Matilda? What movies are Annie allegedly seeing? How cold is it supposed to be? And should Marc date Paimon? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: THE TERMINATOR (1984) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

We're getting ready for Halloween with a psychological thriller from Hollywood's golden age: George Cukor's 1944 American adaptation of GASLIGHT, starring Ingrid Berman and Charles Boyer. Join in as we discuss the screen debut of Angela Lansbury, changes to the story in different adaptations, the astounding career of Dame May Whitty, and some unexpected advice from our chief medical expert. Plus: What's the right way to answer a phone? What happened to the 1940 version of this movie? Why was Cukor fired off of GONE WITH THE WIND? And why was half the cast of this movie always standing on boxes? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: HEREDITARY (2018) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

We're celebrating our 100th episode with our tenth episode on the works of DreamWorks Animation and the tenth appearance of #FiFiFierce as we look at 2010's MEGAMIND, starring Will Ferrell as the supervillain who finally wins. Join in as we discuss DWA's period of star-driven comedies, this movie's deceptive ad campaign, disturbingly buff babies, and play some We Love the Love games. Plus: Marc eats crow pie! Will has strong opinions on Superman adaptations! We get a disturbing phone call! And, most importantly, Will provides an update on the results of the investigation so far. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: GASLIGHT (1944) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

One week away from episode 100, we take a look at the last megahit rom com: Anne Fletcher's 2009 Alaska romance, THE PROPOSAL - starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. Join in as we discuss small-town tycoons, Sandra Bullock's Oscar year, Ryan Reynolds's early career, the decline of Touchstone Pictures, and the Betty White renaissance. Plus: What is Oscar Nunez doing in this movie? Why does Andrew take the deal? Are eagles socialist? And how many pillows is too many pillows? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: MEGAMIND (2010) (Streaming on Netflix) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

The investigation head overseas once more as Will and Marc dig into the 1994 Australian queer road trip movie, THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT. Join in as they discuss movies that aren't about what they expected, the 2000 Olympics closing ceremony, Weird Al, the Yellow Kid, and an important PSA. Plus: Does anyone actually use Grammarly? Is this movie a D&D campaign in disguise? And really - where did Bernadette go? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: THE PROPOSAL (2009) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

#FiFiFierce returns for one of her all-time favorites: Anne Fletcher's 2008 Katherine Heigl bridesmaid rom com, 27 DRESSES. Join in as we discuss karaoke, a stacked supporting cast, Will's love of sandwiches, Marc and Fiona's love of James Marsden, and the rise and fall of Katherine Heigl. Plus: What's going on with SONIC THE HEDGEHOG? Should there be more than twenty-seven dresses? What does George's company even do? And why is Tess so specifically awful? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT (1994) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

It's the feature adaptation of a YA hit in 2005's THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS. Join in as Will and Marc discuss magic clothing, the politics of middle school filmgoing, torso shots, and syrup pouring. Plus: Why can't they wash the pants? Why does Lena fall in the water? What's up with Kostos's accent? And did Lena's grandma waterboard her?!? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: 27 DRESSES (2007) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

It's another Shakespeare adaptation this week as Will and Marc take a look at the 2003 update of The Taming of the Shrew: DELIVER US FROM EVA, starring Gabrielle Union and LL Cool J. Join in as they discuss illegal behavior in rom coms, pink voids, meat presentations, the spicy bean test, and the Nelson Mandela of health inspection. Plus: Do ladies really love Cool James? What is the Dandridge Fund anyway? Why won't Eva just call him Ray? Why doesn't anyone in this movie go to jail? All this, plus Will starts writing the movie's musical adaptation, and a new crime gets added to the list of things the podcast does not approve of. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS (2005) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

We're looking at one of the great romances of the 1990s this week: Cameron Crowe's Jerry Maguire, starring Tom Cruise and Renee Zellweger. Join in as Will and Marc discuss their favorite awards speeches, the 1997 Oscars, Tom Cruise in the 90s, the worst poster ever, and the best kid in the world. Plus: Marc reviews the Congressional baseball game. And is this the dramedy version of Edge of Tomorrow? What is The English Patient about? Why did Reebok sue this movie? And is Helen Hunt's women's group ever not meeting? Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Deliver Us from Eva (2003)

We're ending the summer the way we started it - with a musical! Join Will and Marc as they explore romances in crisis in John Carney's 2014 film BEGIN AGAIN, starring Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, and a stacked supporting cast. They also dig into the Hollywood Reporter's anonymous Oscar ballots, John Carney's surprisingly harsh criticism of Keira Knightley, musical litter, and the best party game of all time. Plus: Can a song save your life? Why did South Korea love this movie so much? Is Adam Levine just playing himself? Is Lex Luthor's plot in SUPERMAN the greatest villain plot of all time? And how did Marc get fired off his own podcast?!? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: JERRY MAGUIRE (1996) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

Strap in for the most improbable romance of all time as Will and Marc take a look at the 2004 film adaptation of (noted homophobe) Nicholas Sparks's THE NOTEBOOK. Join in as they discuss population signs, the MTV Movie Awards, bumper car strategies, and possible Netflix categories. Plus: Just how racist are Allie's parents? What are Noah's redeeming qualities? What's Martha's deal? and just how common are Duke's thoughts? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: BEGIN AGAIN (2013) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

Will and Marc travel back to 1967 this week for a look at Mike Nichols's ode to ennui, THE GRADUATE, starring Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, and Katharine Ross. Join in as the guys discuss dog narraion movies, the August box office, Mike Nichols, the weirdness of Charles Webb, the #TassleTwist, and Dustin Hoffman's inappropriate behavior during the casting process. Plus: How weird is RUMOR HAS IT? How did a not-yet-released movie help get THE GRADUATE made? How has Hoffman's casting influenced rom coms since 1967? What's Mr. Robinson's deal anyway? and is this the ultimate anti-Richard Curtis movie? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: THE NOTEBOOK (2004) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

A movie so incomprehensible, even the punctuation in its title doesn't make sense! This week, Will and Marc attempt to tackle the 2011 ensemble rom com CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE., and they may not make it out alive. Join in as they discuss the career of writer Dan Fogelman, possible Office references, the Emma Stone-Ryan Gosling pairing, Smurf taglines, and the rules for sadness. Plus: Is this the scariest movie we've ever covered? How did this movie have Oscar buzz? Why is Marisa Tomei at that bar? And speaking of the bar, are there no others in LA? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: THE GRADUATE (1967) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

Will and Marc are rejoined by Will's sister Moira to look at one of the all-time great fictional journalism movies: James L. Brooks's 1987 film BROADCAST NEWS, starring Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks. Join in as they discuss their favorite fictional newspeople, the start of Holly Hunter's career, Susan Zelinksy, audience Q&As, and Jack Nicholson's suits. Plus: How many Christmas movies had Lori Laughlin filmed before the FBI report came out? Is Moira one of the hostiles from the movie HOSTILES? Who is the mopiest man? Is Joan Cusack the ur-Judy Greer? and how did James L. Brooks figure out this movie's ending? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE. (2011) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

This week Will and Marc travel to the past and then the present and then, inexplicably, back to the past to look at the romance between Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman in James Mangold's 2001 film KATE & LEOPOLD. Join in as they discuss the downsides of the 1870s, the start of Jackman's career, the Sears catalog, and the thinnest floors ever made. Plus: Has Kate really never left Manhattan? Why do elevator shafts exist in 2001 in this movie? What's the deal with the quill? And how many of TIME's "worst chick flicks" has Fiona seen? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: BROADCAST NEWS (1987) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message

In honor of the most patriotic of months, Will and Marc are taking a look at presidential romance with Rob Reiner's 1995 film THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT, written by Aaron Sorkin and starring Michael Douglas and Annette Bening. Join in as they discuss their favorite movies about America, the career of Aaron Sorkin, Liberty's Kids, romantic hams, and depressingly timely political issues. Plus: Is WHITE CHRISTMAS racist? How did this movie lead to The West Wing? What happened to the Libyans? Did Martin Sheen really offer to get the president a prostitute? And did Maureen Dowd even bother to finish the movie? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: KATE & LEOPOLD (2001) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message