Every Rom Com 66: To All The Boys I've Loved Before

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08/19/23 • 143 min

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This week Every Rom Com is leaving John Hughes (mostly) behind to enter the world of the Netflix teen rom com, with the popular 2018 streaming hit, “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before”! We’ll discuss the film’s Asian-American representation, talk about the trend of YA novel adaptations, explore the fake-dating trope, and rate Peter Kavinsky as a rom com love interest! Cybil and Jen are joined this week by Ryan Pak, from the Soundtrack Your Life podcast!

0:00-11:21 Introducing Ryan Pak from the Soundtrack Your Life podcast!

GUEST BIO:

Ryan has a degree in Film Studies, and he’s a musician. So, Soundtrack Your Life is the perfect intersection of his two main passions. Plus, he’s an avid music fan—hunting down rare songs from his favorite bands has familiarized him with many obscure soundtracks over the years. It's been so gratifying for him to hear fellow film and music enthusiasts share their stories of why they love soundtracks!

Where To Find Ryan’s Work:

Website: https://www.soundtrackyourlife.net

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundtrackcast

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/soundtrack_your

11:21-20:01 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts

https://www.destinationvancouver.com/vancouver/filmed-in-vancouver/suggested-vancouver-itineraries-and-maps/to-all-the-boys-i-loved/

https://variety.com/2018/scene/news/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-lana-condor-diversity-1202908675/

http://www.koreatimesus.com/hollywood-come-calling-for-jenny-hans-ya-books/

20:01-26:35 General Opinion

26:35-35:38 Cast & Crew In-Depth

More Info On Jenny Han:

https://www.jennyhan.com/

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-07-06/summer-i-turned-pretty-jenny-han-to-all-the-boys-xo-kitty

http://www.koreatimesus.com/hollywood-come-calling-for-jenny-hans-ya-books/

More Info On Lana Condor:

https://www.businessinsider.com/lana-condor-had-the-perfect-response-to-claims-that-shes-not-asian-enough-2018-11

For more information on Israel Broussard, who plays Josh, check out Every Rom Com Episode 22 on Happy Death Day: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/78fc04f6/every-rom-com-22-happy-death-day

35:38-47:12 Movies Made From YA Novels, Opening Of The Movie, Introduction To Lara Jean’s Family

47:12-1:01:07 Lara Jean’s Letters, Lara Jean At High School, On The Ethics Of Dating More Than One Sibling

1:01:07-1:10:00 The Letters Are Sent, At the Cafe With Peter

https://www.destinationvancouver.com/vancouver/filmed-in-vancouver/suggested-vancouver-itineraries-and-maps/to-all-the-boys-i-loved/

1:10:00-1:19:08 Peter And Lara Jean Fake Date

More Info On Yakult:

https://mashable.com/article/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-yakult#Fpqb5jXpROqZ

1:19:08-1:30:47 High School Party, How Does Peter Kavinsky Rate As A Rom Com Love Interest?

1:30:47-1:54:21 The Fake Dating Trope, November, Asian-American Representation In “To All The Boys” And Beyond

Some Criticisms of To All The Boys:

https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-netflix-jenny-han-no-asian-male-love-interest-1201995975/

https://planamag.com/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-has-creepy-racial-things-going-on/

0:00-11:21 Introducing Ryan Pak from the Soundtrack Your Life podcast!

GUEST BIO:

Where To Find Ryan’s Work:

Website: https://www.soundtrackyourlife.net

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundtrackcast

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/soundtrack_your

11:21-20:01 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts

https://www.destinationvancouver.com/vancouver/filmed-in-vancouver/suggested-vancouver-itineraries-and-maps/to-all-the-boys-i-loved/

https://variety.com/2018/scene/news/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-lana-condor-diversity-1202908675/

http://www.koreatimesus.com/hollywood-come-calling-for-jenny-hans-ya-books/

20:01-26:35 General Opinion

26:35-35:38 Cast & Crew In-Depth

More Info On Jenny Han:

https://www.jennyhan.com/

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-07-06/summer-i-turned-pretty-jenny-han-to-all-the-boys-xo-kitty

http://www.koreatimesus.com/hollywood-come-calling-for-jenny-hans-ya-books/

More Info On Lana Condor:

https://www.businessinsider.com/lana-condor-had-the-perfect-response-to-claims-that-shes-not-asian-enough-2018-11

35:38-47:12 Movies Made From YA Novels, Opening Of The Movie, Introduction To Lara Jean’s Family

47:12-1:01:07 Lara Jean’s Letters, Lara Jean At High School, On The Ethics Of Dating More Than One Sibling

1:01:07-1:10:00 The Letters Are Sent, At the Cafe With Peter

https://www.destinationvancouver.com/vancouver/filmed-in-vancouver/suggested-vancouver-itineraries-and-maps/to-all-the-boys-i-loved/

1:10:00-1:19:08 Peter And Lara Jean Fake Date

More Info On Yakult:

https://mashable.com/article/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-yakult#Fpqb5jXpROqZ

1:19:08-1:30:47 High School Party, How Does Peter Kavinsky Rate As A Rom Com Love Interest?

1:30:47-1:54:21 The Fake Dating Trope, November, Asian-American Representation In “To All The Boys” And Beyond

Some Criticisms of To All The Boys:

https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-netflix-jenny-han-no-asian-male-love-interest-1201995975/

https://planamag.com/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-has-creepy-racial-things-going-on/

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Every Rom Com 65: Sixteen Candles

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This week on Every Rom Com we’re diving deep on the first of the John Hughes teen rom coms, “Sixteen Candles”! We’ll discuss the cultural associations with turning sixteen, as well as the enduring charm of Molly Ringwald, and how Jake Ryan became one of the most memorable and desirable cinematic love interests. We’ll also dig into several ways this movie hasn’t aged well, from sexual harassment and rape culture, to the complex layers of Gedde Watanabe’s portrayal of the foreign exchange student, Long Duk Dong. This is our longest episode yet, but don’t miss this in-depth episode on a high school movie that helped define an entire genre!

0:00-9:39 Introduction - Favorite High School Movies/TV Shows

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9:39-21:00 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts

You Couldn’t Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact on a Generation, by Susannah Gora

https://www.slashfilm.com/800505/15-candles-selena-gomez-gabriela-revilla-lugo-and-tanya-saracho-developing-john-hughes-remix-series/

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/what-about-the-breakfast-club-molly-ringwald-metoo-john-hughes-pretty-in-pink

https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/john-hughes-in-memory

21:00-26:58 General Opinion

26:58-45:51 Cast & Crew In-Depth

More Information On John Hughes:

https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/08/movies/08appraisal.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/12/opinion/12ringwald.html?searchResultPosition=1

https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/07/movies/07hughesobit.html?action=click&module=RelatedCoverage&pgtype=Article&region=Footer

https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Hughes-American-film-director

More Information On Molly Ringwald:

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-05-08-tv-55079-story.html

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/apr/24/i-was-projected-as-the-sweet-american-girl-next-door-it-wasnt-me-molly-ringwald-bites-back

https://iammollyringwald.com/acting

Gedde Watanabe’s YouTube show, “The Disappointments”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntB93GM4fJQ&list=PLLKvJ_deH9k5gR0xwDSgtY7bu867nt-ja&index=4

Gedde Watanabe on “Sesame Street”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UeMi5r3lp4

More Information On Michael Schoeffling:

https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/stars-who-left-hollywood-behind-through-the-years/

45:51-58:55 Opening Of The Film, Samantha And High School Insecurities, Intro To The Family

58:55-1:18:42 Opening Credits High School Montage, Study Hall With Jake Ryan, Locker Room, Cultural Significance Of Turning Sixteen

The First Reference I Could Find To The Phrase “Sweet Sixteen”:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_You_Were_Sweet_Sixteen#:~:text=%22When%20You%20Were%20Sweet%20Sixteen,a%20hit%20song%20in%20vaudeville.

Interesting 1978 Article On “Sweet Sixteen” Parties:

https://www.nytimes.com/1978/01/04/archives/sweet-sixteen-a-rite-that-persists-the-party-originated-as-a-way-of.html

1:18:42-1:26:45 The Bus And...

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Every Rom Com 67: Alex Strangelove

This week on Every Rom Com we’re exploring the world of gay teen rom coms as we discuss “Alex Strangelove” with Clayton from the Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies podcast. We talk about coming out narratives and coming out in real life; discuss the movie’s hilarious scenes, hot chemistry, and what we thought could have been better; and we get into the careers of up and coming actors Daniel Doheny and Antonio Marziale, and director Craig Johnson (“The Skeleton Twins”, “Wilson”). This episode gets hilarious, heartfelt, and personal - don’t miss it, or the underrated teen film “Alex Strangelove”!

0:00-12:38 Introduction. Introducing Clayton from the Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies podcast!

Guest Bio:

Clayton is a queer podcaster from the Midwest. He loves all types of films, has survived cancer - twice, is 3.5 years sober which is the thing he is the most proud of, and one time met Shania Twain while he was out eating Italian! Now he gets to do what he loves, which is talking about movies with as many people as possible. (And Beauty and the Beast is the best film of all time)

Find Clayton’s Work Here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-who-like-men-who-like-movies/id1641616911

Follow Clayton Here:

Podcast:

https://twitter.com/TripleMMMPod

https://www.instagram.com/triplemmmpod/

Personal: https://twitter.com/justhappy2cu

12:39-22:41 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak48fqNRJWc

https://moveablefest.com/craig-johnson-alex-strangelove/

https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/news/alex-strangelove-10-years-to-make/

22:41-29:35 General Opinion