Rom-Com Review

It shouldn't have been a surprise to Anneka that The Wedding Planner (2001, starring Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey) would not be Ale's favorite movie, but the rating Ale gives this movie shocks her to her core. Find out what it was that made this movie slightly redeemable for Ale and why Anneka claims it as a nostalgic favorite.

*Anneka's choice* Why would we choose My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002, starring Nia Vardalos and John Corbett) to review at this particular moment, you ask? Perhaps it's because we got engaged and are now preparing for our own cross-cultural celebration!! Ale had not seen this movie before but boy is he glad he has now as it quickly became one of his favorites. A true classic, we hope you enjoy our review of My Big Fat Greek Wedding as much as we love watching it.

*Anneka's Choice* Ok, so maybe When In Rome (2010, starring Kristen Bell and Josh Duhmal) isn't the best rom com out there. But Anneka was captivated by the trailer and here we are.
Unlike the traumatic Wedding Planner episode, Ale and Anneka are in general agreement about both the redeeming and not so redeeming qualities of this movie. When In Rome does spark an interesting conversation about rom coms vs. chick flicks - a convo that is sure to be continued in future episodes. Enjoy, or, "divertiti," as they would say for the full 10 minutes of this movie that is actually set in Rome.

A special post-Inauguration Day episode! While most may not think of The American President (1995, starring Michael Douglas and Annette Bening) as a rom-com, Ale and Anneka were quick to realize that it absolutely qualifies! While Anneka was a bit harsh on certain aspects of the movie, they both loved the DC politics mashed together with the romance of it all.

*Anneka's Choice* How do we loathe thee? We can't count the ways because we mostly love this movie! Our first foray into the depths of an American high school goes better than anticipated with 10 Things I Hate About You (1999, starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles). Put on your Sketchers and grab your Prada backpack as we dive into this 90s classic.