It Pod to Be You

Challengers (Bonus Episode)

Talk Film Society — Mon, 13 May 2024 23:08:10 +0000

Hello, romantics! With a buzzy, sexy, star-studded, and overwhelming romantic drama out now, your host Manish (@vertigay314) had to weigh in! With his sparring partner Dave Giannini (@darnthatdave), he discusses Luca Guadagnino’s CHALLENGERS starring Zendaya and some random guys (fine, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor). Listen in as Dave and Manish volley back and forth about the tennis movie, serving up hot takes, and analyze what exactly about the movie has social media making such a racket!

Click the icon below to listen.

Bollywood Drafts: Top 13 Shah Rukh Khan Films

Talk Film Society — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:08:11 +0000

Introducing a new podcast project from host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314); Bollywood Drafts! Together with Amrita (@amritaIQ) and Asim (@AsimBurney) from @khandaanpodcast and Sal (@salandthebadpun), Manish sets out to make the definitive ranking of superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s top 13 films! They’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of his classic MAIN HOON NA… but will it make it on the list? What gets vetoed? Listen in to find out what is the King Khan’s best movie of all time!

Click the icon below to listen.

100 – Gone Girl

Talk Film Society — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:00:53 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) celebrates the podcast’s 100th episode with an epic tribute to David Fincher’s 2014 absurdist black romantic comedy GONE GIRL. Starring Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck, the twisted marriage story was a smash hit and in the decade since has emerged as an influential and unforgettable classic. Manish invites a group of guests to dissect the film: Erica (@eRockReviews), Dave (@darnthatdave), Erin (@erinefraser), Ben (@nebisben), Sal (@salandthebadpun), and Marcelo (@MarceloJPico). In honor of our Gone Girl Amy and our Aloof Boy Nick, listen to a celebration of the film that Oscar winner Anne Hathaway once called her more recent favorite romantic comedy!

Click the icon below to listen.

99 – Just Wright

Talk Film Society — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:22:26 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) closes out the Sports Romance miniseries with the 2010 Sanaa Hamri film JUST WRIGHT! Starring THEE Queen Latifah, Common, and Paula Patton, this romantic comedy is pleasant and charming, with some deep insights baked into the surface-level studio film. He welcomes back Alexandria Daniels (@filmnvinyl) to the podcast, and they talk about the Queen, her legacy, and what this movie means for her screen persona. Listen to the podcast—or risk getting a bucket of ice getting thrown onto you!

Click the icon below to listen.

98 – Love & Basketball

Talk Film Society — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:11:38 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) brings in the new year with the landmark basketball romance LOVE & BASKETBALL. With guest Shak (@ShakExcellence)! They talk about the super hot chemistry between stars Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps, the beautiful filmmaking by Gina Prince-Bythewood, and how well the movie holds up in its exploration of gender in sports. This 2000 movie is entertaining, charming, romantic, and gets even better on rewatch!

Click the icon below to listen.

97 – Wimbledon

Talk Film Society — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 22:36:43 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) travels across the pond for the 2004 tennis romcom WIMBLEDON! He welcomes back friend of the podcast Erin Fraser (@erinefraser) for this cute but not completely satisfying movie starring the legendary Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany. Be warned: they talk more about Dunst’s career journey than the actual movie, but who could blame them? They also go into how few tennis movies there are, the movie’s surprisingly stacked cast, and how this movie differs from 2020s romcoms!

Click the icon below to listen.

96 – Tin Cup

Talk Film Society — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 23:02:31 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes back guest Ben Miller (@nebisben) for another Ron Shelton sports rom-com TIN CUP! Starring Rene Russo and Kevin Costner, the easy golf rom-com is witty, romantic, and just so charming. Ben talks about his love of the game and how it’s portrayed in the film, while Manish explores how the 1996 romcom is emblematic of a romcom era gone by. It’s a smooth, sun-kissed film and a joy to talk about!

Click the icon below to listen.

95 – Bull Durham

Talk Film Society — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:50:57 +0000

Hello, romantics! The Sports Romance miniseries continues with the 1988 Ron Shelton baseball sex comedy BULL DURHAM! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Danny Bowes (@bybowes) for this funny, sexy, and romantic hit movie. Starring Susan Sarandon, Kevin Costner, and Tim Robbins, the movie captures of the romance of baseball with a sun-kissed visual flair and a script full of witty lines!

Click the icon below to listen.

94 – Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Talk Film Society — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:38:23 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) is at the halfway point of the Sports Romance miniseries. For the occasion, he invited his two cousins Vikrum and Kinjal to talk about the monumentally influential Bollywood epic LAGAAN. The 2001 film was the 3rd Indian nominated for the Best International Feature Oscar, and as of now the last. It stars superstar Aamir Khan as a farmer who leads a motley crew in a high-stakes game of cricket against the British in order to save their village. With a compelling love triangle, elegant filmmaking, and stirring music, LAGAAN is a classic of the 21st century and extremely entertaining two decades later.

Click the icon below to listen.

93 – She’s the Man

Talk Film Society — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:35:18 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes the two hosts of The Podcast Around the Corner Shawnee Mead (@ShawneeMead) and Dan Colon (@DanColon) for the Amanda Bynes’ crossdressing sports romcom SHE’S THE MAN. A 2000s high school cult classic, this movie is adapted from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and features a charming breakthrough performance from Channing Tatum. On the podcast, they discuss how progressive the movie is for its time, Amanda Bynes’ impact on teen comedy, and what does and doesn’t work in the movie!

Click the icon below to listen.

92 – Jerry Maguire

Talk Film Society — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:43:37 +0000

Hello, romantics! The Sports Romance miniseries continues with one of the major movies of the 1990s: Cameron Crowe’s JERRY MAGUIRE! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) is joined by Joe Buttice (@JoeyButts21) to talk about this classic starring Renee Zellweger, Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Regina King. Filled with quotable lines and lovable characters, the movie remains as sweet and charming as ever!

Click the icon below to listen.

91 – Creed

Talk Film Society — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:30:41 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the Sports Romance miniseries with 2015’s Creed! A sequel/reboot of the Rocky franchise the film takes the series back to its roots. He welcomes back Ned Baker (@nednednedned) back to the podcast for this crowd-pleasing epic. Featuring a compelling romance between Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson, captivating fight sequences, and a twist on the underdog story, Ryan Coogler’s sports movie is a modern classic.

Click the icon below to listen.

90 – Rocky

Talk Film Society — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Hello, romantics! It’s the start of a new miniseries! We’re tackling sports romances on It Pod to Be You. And what better way to start than John G. Avildsen’s Oscar winner Rocky! The 1976 film is a stone-cold classic, one of the most influential movies of its era. Your host Manish (@verigay314) welcomes back Alisa Rivera (@bollywoodnewbie) for this special movie. Both a gritty rags to riches tale and a tender love story, the film is massively entertaining to this day. Starring Talia Shire and Sylvester Stallone, Rocky is hard to beat!

Click the icon below to listen.

89 – Brokeback Mountain

Talk Film Society — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:16:23 +0000

Hello romantics! Guest host Megan Kearns (@OpinionessWorld) is here to chat with your regular host Manish (@vertigay314) on his favorite Queer Romance: 2005’s Brokeback Mountain! What better way to end this miniseries than with Ang Lee’s Oscar winning western-romance. Manish talks about his attachment to the film, the outstanding filmmaking, and how this movie has a more esoteric happy ending. It’s one of Ang Lee’s major achievements, featuring career defining work from Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, and Michelle Williams.

Click the icon below to listen.

88 – The Shining

Talk Film Society — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:20:42 +0000

Hello, romantics! It’s the long-awaited grand finale of the Bad Romance miniseries. Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Zaki Hassan (@zakiscorner) for Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece The Shining! Featuring one the most toxic marriages in Hollywood, the film has been interpeted and reinterpreted. But it’s a horror classic for a reason. Starring Shelley Duvall and Jack Nicholson, The Shining is reflects how much modern horror has changed and how marriages can crumble with or without ghosts.

Click the icon below to listen.

87 – God’s Own Country

Talk Film Society — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:01:42 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) enters the final month of the queer romance miniseries with Francis Lee’s tender and gritty 2017 film God’s Own Country! Picked by guest Michael Peers (@Michael_Peers) the film is an acclaimed look at opening up in relationships and how love and romance bring down barriers even in a harsh climate. Manish and Michael talk about the performances, the cultural context, and the beauty of the film as well as how the film reflects modern queer life.

Click the icon below to listen.

86 – Weekend

Talk Film Society — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:26:24 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the queer romance miniseries with Weekend, the 2011 romance from Andrew Haigh. Chosen by returning guest Mark Perez (@iameldiablito), the film is a frank, sexy, romantic, and thought-provoking look at queerness and what it means to be who you are. Starring Tom Cullen and Chris New as two strangers who spend a weekend together, the film is quiet, intense, warm, and ultimately unforgettable.

Click the icon below to listen.

85 – Velvet Goldmine

Talk Film Society — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:53:59 +0000

Hello romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the Queer Romance miniseries with Todd Haynes’ glam rock masterpiece VELVET GOLDMINE. Picked by returning guest Gavin (@FriendlessMean), the film explores gender, sexuality, self-discovery, and self-destruction. Starring Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Christian Bale, and Toni Colette, the film is kind of about Bowie but not really–moreso this fluid and hedonistic era. Gavin and Manish explore the historical context, the complicated romances, and how the movie stands the test of time!

Click the icon below to listen.

84 – Carol

Talk Film Society — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:44:25 +0000

Merry Christmas in June, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Molly (@rasberryrazz) for her pick in the Queer Romance miniseries: the 2015 film CAROL directed by Todd Haynes. The wistful, radical, and magnificent film starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara has emerged as a Christmas classic, and a standout in an already illustrious director’s work. Through its compelling performances, ethereal score, beautiful direction and writing, and surprising meme-readiness, Carol is one present you can unwrap any time of year!

Click the icon below to listen.

83 – Desert Hearts

Talk Film Society — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:40:44 +0000

Happy Pride month, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) celebrates with guest Priyanka Bose (@mspriyankabose) with their pick, the seminal lesbian romance DESERT HEARTS, directed by Donna Deitch. The two talk about the lovely filmmaking, thoughtful themes, and strong performances of this influential queer classic. Starring Helen Shaver and Patricia Charbonneau, the 1985 indie film was the first feature film with a positive lesbian storyline which is wild to think about! It’s greatly entertaining, wistful, romantic, sexy, and quite fresh to this day!

Click the icon below to listen.

82 – Bros

Talk Film Society — Wed, 24 May 2023 19:25:36 +0000

Hello, romantics! The podcast covers its most recent movie yet with the 2022 romcom BROS! Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes back Daniel Brilliant (@FilmnSports21) for his pick, the sweet, raunchy, and discourse-heavy film starring Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane. The two go into themes of identity and queerness, how the film navigates its representation, and its romcom homages. Directed by studio comedy fave Nicholas Stoller, Bros was the first of its kind and should be held up as a new romcom staple. Put on your best Debra Messing scarf and listen in!

Click the icon below to listen.

81 – The Wedding Banquet

Talk Film Society — Wed, 10 May 2023 17:42:42 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the queer romance miniseries with Ang Lee’s 1993 film The Wedding Banquet with guest Alex Marcus (@MediaThinkings)! With a complicated family dynamic, winning performanes, and Ang Lee’s signature compassionate filmmaking, this film is a hidden gem. Alex and Manish dive into the film’s sexual politics, the parental pressures, and a contender for Best Movie Boyfriend. Starring Winston Chao, May Chin, and Mitchell Lichtenstein, The Wedding Banquet is romantic, bittersweet, and surprisingly forward-thinking for a 30 year old queer romcom!

Click the icon below to listen.

80 – Bad Education

Talk Film Society — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:19:43 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the queer romance miniseries with the twisty erotic noir Bad Education! He welcomes back Sal (@Salandthebadpun) to for her pick, and they discuss the great Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar’s take on identity, abuse, queerness, classic cinema, and filmmaking. Starring Gael Garcia Bernal and Fele Martinez, the film is challenging and disturbing yet beautiful, wistful, and 100% queer!

Click the icon below to listen.

79 – My Beautiful Laundrette

Talk Film Society — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:25:03 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) begins a new miniseries on Queer Romance: queer movies, queer guests! First up is Erik Anderson (@awards_watch) with Stephen Frears’ 1985 My Beautiful Laundrette. Both a tender, steamy queer romance and a biting look at Thatcher-era England, the film is quite transgressive and radical for its time. Starring a young Daniel Day-Lewis and Gordon Warnecke, the discussion goes into the look of the film, the performances, and how it compares to queer movies today!

Click the icon below to listen.

78 – Midsommar

Talk Film Society — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:27:50 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish explores the twisted romance, cult rituals, and arresting visuals of Ari Aster’s 2019 folk horror hit MIDSOMMAR! Returning to the podcast is Caroline Siede (@CarolineSiede), who brings her rom-com expertise to this funhouse mirror romantic comedy. They discuss the fairy tale elements, the controversial ending, the performances and look of the film, and the state of the romcom today! Take some tea with special properties and join the May Queen dance-off!

Click the icon below to listen.

77 – Leave Her to Heaven

Talk Film Society — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 02:32:43 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) invites Melanie Greenberg (@moviemavengal) of Pardesi Reviews (@PardesiYT) for John M. Stahl’s Leave Her to Heaven! The 1945 film starring Gene Tierney is both a dark film noir thriller and a lush, vibrantly colorful Technicolor melodrama.. With a captivating and disturbing lead performance, bonkers twists, and allusions to Greek mythology, the film is one of a kind. Its influence on the “obsessed lover” genre cannot be understated!

Click the icon below to listen.

76 – Mulholland Drive

Talk Film Society — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:51:48 +0000

Happy 4th anniversary, romantics! To celebrate the occasion, your host Manish (@vertigay314) tackles David Lynch’s elusive, mysterious classic Mulholland Dr.! The highly acclaimed film defies conventional storytelling but has an underlying romance at the center. The film explores obsession, exploitation, Hollywood, and sexuality. Manish welcomes Mattie Lucas (@cinemattie) to discuss Lynch’s poisoned valentine to Hollywood. Open the blue box and enter this nightmarish fantasy!

Click the icon below to listen.

M. Night Frights: Episode 13 – Knock at the Cabin

Talk Film Society — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:54:40 +0000

Manish (@vertigay314) is back with another episode of M. Night Frights, the podcast miniseries celebrating the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan! The Philadelphia genre king is back with Knock at the Cabin starring Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Abby Quinn, Kristen Cui, and Rupert Grint. Manish welcomes back Shuarya Chawla (@Shaurya_Chawla) first for a spoiler free discussion, then a full spoiler chat about the themes, filmmaking, and ending! Answer the knock and listen in.

Click the icon below to listen.

75 – Rosemary’s Baby

Talk Film Society — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:18:39 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) invites guest Diego Crespo (@thediegocrespo) onto the Bad Romance miniseries. We’re moving into the Bramford for the 1968 horror masterpiece Rosemary’s Baby starring Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes. They talk about Mia Farrow’s compelling performance, gaslighting, pushy Manhattan neighbors, the inherent fear in pregnancy, and how good the wife guy king John Cassavetes is as a manipulative husband!

Click the icon below to listen.

74 – Inception

Talk Film Society — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:39:53 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) goes into a dream within a dream within a dream within a…well you get the idea! Christopher Nolan’s 2010 blockbuster Inception is known as a mind-bending sci-fi action film, but with guest Bones from @5DayRentalsPod, Manish explores the relationship elements in the film. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Marion Cotillard, the smash hit movie explores breaking up, letting go, and everything in between!

Click the icon below to listen.

73 – Eyes Wide Shut

Talk Film Society — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 19:57:18 +0000

Merry Christmas, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Josh Bell (@signalbleed) to discuss Stanley Kubrick’s polarizing holiday movie Eyes Wide Shut! The 1999 film starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman strikes the balance between baffling and intriguing, offering a take on masculinity, marriage, and the commodification of the holiday spirit.

Click the icon below to listen.

72 – Get Out

Talk Film Society — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:30:54 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) tackles the Bad Romance(s) in Jordan Peele’s 2017 phenomenon Get Out with guest Pernell Myers (@PernellVan)! The two talk about their own experiences in dating as POC, the heartbreak at the center of the film, and how the Oscar winning movie remains relevant and layered after 5 years. Starring Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams, Get Out is a true classic of our modern times.

Click the icon below to listen.

71 – Atonement

Talk Film Society — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:28:41 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the Bad Romance miniseries with Joe Wright’s 2007 WWII film Atonement! Thomas Marinari (@notthewhostommy) joins the podcast to talk about the performances from Saorise Ronan, Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, and Benedict Cumberbatch, the themes of guilt and regret, and the famous camerawork and score!

Click the icon below to listen.

70 – Jackie Brown

Talk Film Society — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:11:47 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) begins his Bad Romance miniseries with guest Marcelo Pico (@MarceloJPico). Kicking off this next season is Quentin Tarantino’s melancholy crime romance Jackie Brown starring Pam Grier and Robert Forster. Both an exhilarating heist thriller and a thoughtful look at aging, second chances, and understated attraction, this 1997 film is a bellwether for Tarantino’s later career.

Click the icon below to listen.

69 – The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Talk Film Society — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:05:59 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) concludes his unofficial 1960s miniseries with Jacques Demy’s musical THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG! Guest Erica Richards (@eRockReviews) joins to discuss the melancholy romance, modern influences, and colorful aesthetic.

Click the icon below to listen.

68 – My Fair Lady

Talk Film Society — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:46:20 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Kevin Brackett (@KevinRBrackett) onto the podcast for the classic 1964 musical My Fair Lady! Starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison, this best picture winner is perfectly loverly!

Click the icon below to listen.

67 – The Graduate

Talk Film Society — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:21:14 +0000

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes returning guest Erin E. Fraser (@erinefraser) onto the show to discuss the classic rom-com, The Graduate, directed by Mike Nichols and starring Anne Bancroft, Dustin Hoffman, and Katharine Ross.

Click the icon below to listen.

66 – In the Mood for Love

Talk Film Society — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:54:45 +0000

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Alex (@MediaThinkings) back onto the show to discuss one of Wong Kar-wai’s many masterpieces, In the Mood for Love starring Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung.

Click the icon below to listen.

65 – On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

Talk Film Society — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:05:25 +0000

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes David (@davidtlowbridge) from Licence To Queer to talk about James Bond and more specifically, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. They talk about the romance between James and Tracy, and the romantic exploits of Bond overall.

Click the icon below to listen.

64 – Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Talk Film Society — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:16:03 +0000

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Dave (@darnthatdave) back onto the podcast to discuss Paul Mazursky’s 1969 film, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. They dig into the swinger culture of the 1960s and its relevance today, plus a lot of Elliott Gould talk, of course.

Click the icon below to listen.

63 – The Apartment

Talk Film Society — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 19:04:02 +0000

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes David Rosen (@bydavidrosen) from the Piecing It Together Podcast onto the podcast to discuss The Apartment. They talk about how important and influential the 1960 Billy Wilder Best Picture winner is, and the iconic duo of Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine.

Click the icon below to listen.

62 – Romeo and Juliet (1968)

Talk Film Society — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 21:04:38 +0000

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes George from The Best Little Horror House in Philly podcast (@LittleHorrorPHL) onto the show to discuss Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. They talk other adaptations of The Bard’s work before digging into the film starring Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey in the titular roles.

Click the icon below to listen.

61 – Charulata

Talk Film Society — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:03:48 +0000

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes back onto the show Divesh Bhrambhatt (@dvshrrr) to discuss Charulata. They talk about how important Satyajit Ray’s romantic drama film is to them and cinema itself. The film stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, and Sailen Mukherjee.

Click the icon below to listen.

60 – Down with Love

Talk Film Society — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:00:27 +0000

Hello, romantics! The podcast that’s all about love celebrates 60 episodes by covering Down with Love! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes back the show’s first guest, Maxwell Haddad (@cinemaxwell), to discuss the ‘60s-set 2003 romcom, starring Renée Zellweger and Ewan McGregor, directed by Peyton Reed!

Click the icon below to listen.

59 – High Fidelity

Talk Film Society — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:45:37 +0000

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Conrado Falco (@CocoHitsNY) to this show dedicated to rom-coms to discuss High Fidelity. The 2000 Stephen Frears film stars John Cusack, Jack Black, and Lisa Bonet. How well does it hold up more than 20 years later, and how much does it have to say about modern romance? Put on your giant headphones and listen to find out.

Click the icon below to listen.

58 – Marry Me

Talk Film Society — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:30:43 +0000

Hello romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Megan Kearns (@OpinionessWorld) on to discuss the 2022 high-concept, romantic comedy featuring two big stars, Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson, that’s in theaters (and streaming on Peacock right now)! It’s 2012 all over again as Manish and Megan talk Marry Me!

Click the icon below to listen.

57 – Gehraiyaan

Talk Film Society — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:00:07 +0000

On this very special episode, It Pod to Be You and the Khandaan podcast have a crossover episode. Host Manish joins Khandaan’s Asim (@asimburney), Amrita (@amritaIQ), and Sujoy (@9e3K) to discuss Gehraiyaan, the new film by Shakun Batra, which is now on Amazon Prime.

Click the icon below to listen.

56 – Licorice Pizza

Talk Film Society — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:04:01 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Tom O’Keefe (@rogerqbert) from the Reel Spoilers podcast! They discuss the new Paul Thomas Anderson film Licorice Pizza, starring Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman. From offensive jokes, underage ‘romance’, and the vibe of the ‘70s, they talk everything about PTA’s new rom-com

Click the icon below to listen.

55 – West Side Story (1961, 2021)

Talk Film Society — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 19:32:09 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish (@vertigay314) returns as your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen to discuss two takes on a classic love story: West Side Story, both the 1951 and 2021 versions. His guest is Ned Baker (@nednednedned) as they first discuss the classic, Best Picture winner directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins and starring Natalie Wood and Rita Moreno. Then, they discuss Steven Spielberg’s take on the musical, starring Rachel Zegler and Ariana DeBose. We hope (snaps fingers) you enjoy it (snaps fingers).

Click the icon below to listen.

M. Night Frights: Episode 12 – Old

Talk Film Society — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 21:53:00 +0000

Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) returns with his podcast celebrating the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan! Philadelphia’s genre king returns with the trippy horror thriller Old, starring Gael Garcia Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Alex Wolff, Thomasin McKenzie, and Ken Leung! Manish is joined by Shaurya Chawla (@_ShauryaChawla) to discuss the film, first spoiler free then diving deep into the twists and reveals!

Click the icon below to listen.

54 – It Happened One Night

Talk Film Society — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 04:44:56 +0000

Hello romantics! Your host Manish (@TheManish89) welcomes Zita Short (@Zita_Short) to the podcast for her pick: Frank Capra’s It Happened One Night! This genre defining romantic-comedy set the template for literally every romcom since. With bright performances, clever gags, and a zippy energy, this classic is sure to bring a smile to your face!

Click the icon below to listen.

53 – Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!

Talk Film Society — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 01:57:26 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@TheManish89) and guest Ben Miller (@NebIsBen) go into Pedro Almodóvar’s kinky, lurid Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!. They analyze the toxic plot elements, enigmatic performances, and the vibrancy of the Spanish filmmaker’s work. Starring Antonio Banderas and Victoria Abril, this is one messy romcom!

Click the icon below to listen.

52 – The Witches of Eastwick

Talk Film Society — Sun, 23 May 2021 18:09:39 +0000

Your host Manish (@TheManish89) and guest Eddie Mouradian (@eddie_mouradian) discuss the supernatural, dark comedy romance The Witches of Eastwick. George Miller, Jack Nicholson, Cher, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer, magic! It’s all discussed!

Click the icon below to listen.

51 – Something Borrowed

Talk Film Society — Thu, 06 May 2021 12:31:01 +0000

Your host Manish (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Joshua Gannon (@blueyedguy86) to discuss the 2011 rom-com Something Borrowed starring Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin. and John Krasinski. They talk missed opportunities, the film’s initial lackluster opening and reevaluation, and what it means personally to Joshua.

Click the icon below to listen.

50 – Titanic

Talk Film Society — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:04:18 +0000

Hello Romantics and happy 50th episode to It Pod to Be You! To celebrate this massive milestone, your host Manish (@TheManish89) puts on a massive show, with multiple guests talking the biggest film of all time: James Cameron’s romance-drama-disaster film Titanic starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. The guests are Greg Mucci (@ReelBrew), Adriana Gomez-Weston (@WriteIntentions), Carlos Ojano (@OneInchBarrier), Saleha (@Salandthebadpun), Jason Schultz (@adrycoolwit), Amrita Rajan (@amritaIQ), Zita Short (@Zita_Short), Dave Giannini (@darnthatdave), Erin E. Fraser (@erinefraser), Divesh Bhrambhatt (@dvshrrr), Megan Kearns (@OpinionessWorld), and Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC)!

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/6081c431b1763569e20e2fb4/1619117282423/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+50+-+Titan.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+50+-+Titan.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

49 – Some Like It Hot

Talk Film Society — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:37:14 +0000

Your host Manish (@TheManish89) talks the classic romantic comedy Some Like It Hot with guest Daniel Brilliant (@FilmnSports21). The 1959 Billy Wilder film stars Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, and the incredible Marilyn Monroe; Manish and Daniel discuss why it remains a landmark rom-com!

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/606fbee3606d8c2db3dd5976/1617936170869/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+49+-+Some.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+49+-+Some.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

48 – The Great Gatsby

Talk Film Society — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:34:07 +0000

Your host Manish (@TheManish89) talks the Roaring Twenties and romance with his guest Adriana Gomez-Weston (@WriteIntentions), as they discuss Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher, and Jason Clarke.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/605e25638f0b711e8d0c4980/1616782790532/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+48+-+The+G.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+48+-+The+G.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

47 – Rear Window

Talk Film Society — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:21:38 +0000

Your host Manish (@TheManish89) discuss the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, and his endeavors into the romantic with guest Erica Richards (@eRockReviews). The focus on Hitchcock’s 1954 classic, Rear Window, the relationship between the characters played by James Stewart and Grace Kelly, and how well Hitchcock plays with the romantic dynamic that doesn’t get talked about all that much.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/604aeac67fd666450912628b/1615522603556/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+47+-+Rear.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+47+-+Rear.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

46 – As Good as It Gets

Talk Film Society — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:40:32 +0000

Your host Manish (@TheManish89) talks the two-time Oscar wining rom-com As Good as It Gets with is guest Jason Schultz (@adrycoolwit). The 1997 film has a pedigree no doubt, with James L. Brooks, Jack Nicholson, Helen Hut, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Greg Kinnear involved, and Manish and Jason look back at one of the most prestigious romantic comedies of the ‘90s.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/6037163e75d07e60cd676557/1614223045842/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+46+-+As+Go.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+46+-+As+Go.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

45 – The Before Trilogy

Talk Film Society — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:25:31 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@TheManish89) celebrates two-years of It Pod to Be You with a super-sized episode! He talks Richard Linklater’s The Before Trilogy, starring Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke, with four guests! First, Conor O’Donnell (@scruffyl00kin) and Dan Mecca (@djmecca) talk Before Sunrise. Then, Sara Fetters (@MoviefreakSara) talks Before Sunset. And finally, Mark (@iameldiablito) talks Before Midnight. Thanks for listening over these two years!

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/6021a42e5b67a071f3a2a849/1612817614418/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+45+-+The+B+2.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+45+-+The+B+2.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

44 – Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Talk Film Society — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 02:22:24 +0000

Your host Manish (@TheManish89) and guest Mike Schindler (@mumbles3k) discuss Doug Liman’s action-comedy-romance film Mr. & Mrs. Smith. From the superstar power couple of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, to the work of Doug Liman, and… I mean Pitt and Jolie are pretty hot, right?

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/60140f0daed44e75bac1ca2f/1611927366784/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+44+-+Mr.+%26.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+44+-+Mr.+%26.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

43 – Phantom Thread

Talk Film Society — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:25:07 +0000

Your host Manish (@TheManish89) and guest Brendan Cassidy (@BrendanJCassidy) discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread, the 2017 film starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville, and Vicky Krieps that, yes, is a romantic comedy in our book. Drama, romance, relationship dynamics, poisoning, this episode covers it all!

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5fff11caf6e09f4fc15bfee2/1610551842238/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+43+-+Phant.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+43+-+Phant.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

42 – Notting Hill

Talk Film Society — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 06:26:00 +0000

Your host Manish (@TheManish89) talks a classic Julia Roberts rom-com with guest Radhika Menon (@menonrad)—1999’s Notting Hill. Celebrity culture, the stuttering likeability of Hugh Grant, and of course the perfection of one Julia Roberts, they touch on it all.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5fea1e6f1bf5b5068a7b1cbe/1609178909628/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+42+-+Notti.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+42+-+Notti.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

41 – Band Baaja Baaraat

Talk Film Society — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:18:00 +0000

Your host Manish (@TheManish89) celebrates the ten year anniversary of Band Baaja Baaraat, the seminal Indian rom-com starring Ranveer Singh Anushka Sharma. His guest Saleha (@Salandthebadpun) helps look back at the film that’s been influential and one that still holds up a decade later.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5fd30e477934c221fee1c62b/1607667664838/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+41+-+Band.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+41+-+Band.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

40 – Sleeping with Other People

Talk Film Society — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 05:30:41 +0000

Your host Manish (@TheManish89) returns with the podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen! On this episode, he discusses Leslye Headland’s Sleeping with Other People with guest Joel Arnold @joelkarnold. A different take on the standard rom-com story, with a memorable cast, they talk about sleeping with other people and Sleeping with Other People.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5fc07e473485235c86df3808/1606451099948/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+40+-+Sleep.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+40+-+Sleep.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

39 – Romancing the Stone

Talk Film Society — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:07:26 +0000

Your host Manish (@TheManish89) welcomes Diego Crespo (@thediegocrespo) to the show to discuss the rom-com adventure movie Romancing the Stone. They talk about the film’s stars, Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner, the director Robert Zemeckis, and the late great screenwriter Diane Thomas. From its Aquaman connections and how it remains a landmark adventure movie, they dig into this treasure of a film.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5f46f6cf44a4d772bcde3c5b/1598486389761/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+39+-+Roman.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+39+-+Roman.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

38 – Romance and Superheroes

Talk Film Society — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 03:40:33 +0000

On this special episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) has on guest Kayleigh Hearn (@ronchronchronch) to help guide him through superhero romances through film. They start with Superman: The Movie and the relationship between Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Then they shift their focus to the MCU and the DCEU, going from Tony Stark and Pepper Potts to Diana and Steve Trevor, and from Thor and Jane Foster to Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle, and of course Peter Parker and Mary Jane and the Raimi-era Spider-Man movies.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5f34b194596f4f65a89107a2/1597289051229/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+38+-+Roman.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+38+-+Roman.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

Summer of McConaughey – Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

Talk Film Society — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:09:45 +0000

Hello again, romantics! Welcome back to the Summer of McConaughey! It Pod to Be You presents the fifth and final part of its series chronicling the highs and lows of Matthew McConaughey’s 2000s run as rom-com leading man! Your host Manish (@TheManish89) has guest Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) on to discuss 2009’s Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, co-starring Jennifer Garner, Emma Stone, and Michael Douglas. Listen as they discuss the end of the road for McConaughey’s rom-com career in the 2000s, as well as how important the film is in his career.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5f29669aaa77a64632118e50/1596548978495/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Summer+of+McConaug+4.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Summer+of+McConaug+4.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

37 – Warm Bodies

Talk Film Society — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:17:22 +0000

Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) covers the rom-com-zom film Warm Bodies. He’s joined by Anya Stanley (@BookishPlinko) to discuss the 2013 take on Romeo and Juliet and zombie films. respectively. If you’re not a horror fan, or even if you’re not a rom-com fan, Warm Bodies does well by meeting you in the middle.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5f21852588d3e852063078d4/1596032470353/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+37+-+Warm.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+37+-+Warm.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

Summer of McConaughey – Failure to Launch

Talk Film Society — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:27:47 +0000

Hello again, romantics! Welcome back to the Summer of McConaughey! It Pod to Be You presents the third part of its five-part series chronicling the highs and lows of Matthew McConaughey’s 2000s run as rom-com leading man! On this episode, your host Manish (@themanish89) welcomes David Giannini (@daveagiannini) on to discuss 2006’s Failure to Launch, starring MM and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Originally released over on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5f205b2b866f51590b919c4a/1595956237273/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Summer+of+McConaug+1.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Summer+of+McConaug+1.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

Summer of McConaughey – How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Talk Film Society — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:00:12 +0000

Hello again, romantics! Welcome back to the Summer of McConaughey! It Pod to Be You presents the second part of its five-part series chronicling the highs and lows of Matthew McConaughey’s 2000’s run as rom-com leading man! Here, your host Manish (@TheManish89) welcomes his guest Alejandra Gonzalez (@sick__66) as they discuss the 2003 film starring Kate Hudson and Mr. Alright Alright Alright himself, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days!

Originally released over on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5f165859fc2ca624533a9404/1595300082617/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Summer+of+McConaug.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Summer+of+McConaug.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

36 – Garry Marshall Holiday Trilogy Tribute

Talk Film Society — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 17:01:24 +0000

Hello, romantics! On this special episode of the podcast covering rom-coms, your host Manish (@TheManish89) welcomes guest PJ Campbell (@pj_campbell) for a discussion on the greatness of Mr. Garry Marshall. They dedicate the episode to Marshall’s “Holiday Trilogy”, which includes Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve, and Mother’s Day. It’s an extra-long episode, fitting for the star-studded final three films in Marshall’s filmography.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5f0f2ded4fa4ab173542ad71/1594830906356/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+36+-+Garry.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+36+-+Garry.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

Summer of McConaughey – The Wedding Planner

Talk Film Society — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 07:03:43 +0000

Hello, romantics! Welcome to the Summer of McConaughey! It Pod to Be You presents a five-part series chronicling the highs and lows of Matthew McConaughey’s 2000’s run as rom-com leading man! In the first episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Alex (@MediaThinkings) as they discuss 2001’s The Wedding Planner, also starring Jennifer Lopez!

Originally released over on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5f0d4d750ca5cd5b26d87c12/1594707470750/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Summer+of+McConaug+5.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Summer+of+McConaug+5.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

35 – 27 Dresses

Talk Film Society — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 03:54:51 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) has on guest Danny Bowes (@bybowes) to discuss 2008’s 27 Dresses. Directed by Anne Fletcher, the rom-com starring Katherine Heigl and James Marsden, needs reevaluation, much like its wrongfully maligned lead actress! Pick a dress and enjoy!

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5ef2cea47529da2aef129ec4/1592971026110/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+35+-+27+Dr.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+35+-+27+Dr.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

34 – Pride-ful Romance

Talk Film Society — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 01:13:17 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) has on guest Matthew St.Clair (@filmguy619) to discuss queer romantic comedies and romance films for a special themed episode, in celebration of Pride Month! From their favorites to the possibly problematic faves, they touch on Booksmart, God’s Own Country, The Way He Looks, Kissing Jessica Stein, Love Simon, Call Me By Your Name, Blockers, and more!

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5ee0184f6314843f9592c52f/1591744668562/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+34+-+Pride.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+34+-+Pride.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

33 – Practical Magic

Talk Film Society — Thu, 28 May 2020 04:28:22 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Fiona Underhill (@FionaUnderhill) to the show that covers rom-coms of all sorts to discuss the 1998 witch-filled film, Practical Magic. The natural magic of Oscar-winners Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman light up the screen as they play sisters who are witches, looking for love and casting spells along the way.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5ecc5251642dba7bdd412919/1590448756950/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+33+-+Pract.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+33+-+Pract.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

Commentary – You Can’t Take It with You

Talk Film Society — Wed, 20 May 2020 18:51:07 +0000

Hello, romantics! In another quarantined commentary, Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is joined by Rachael (@maxfischers) to talk over and discuss the classic You Can’t Take It with You. The 1938 film won Oscars for Best Picture and for its director, Frank Capra; the film starring Jean Arthur and Jimmy Stewart was also the highest grossing film of the year — Manish and Rachael get into it, as they dive into this classic rom-com.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5ec578a3dff9f703fb6ed834/1589999873964/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Commentary+-+You+C.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Commentary+-+You+C.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

32 – Pretty Woman

Talk Film Society — Fri, 15 May 2020 14:29:01 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Erin Fraser (@erinefraser) and they discuss a huge film in the rom-com genre, 1990’s Pretty Woman. Julia Roberts! Richard Gere! Garry Marshall! They talk about what ages the landmark film and what solidifies it as a modern classic.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5ebf6993c07130057807db6f/1589602776521/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+32+-+Prett.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+32+-+Prett.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

31 – My Man Godfrey

Talk Film Society — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:25:04 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Matt Bowes (@matt_bowes) to discuss the oldest film discussed on the show, so far: 1936’s My Man Godfrey. They dig into this classic, screwball comedy, starring William Powell and Carole Lombard, and how its lighthearted touch might just be what we all need in times like these.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5ea094b8119b5970fdcb7207/1587582182767/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+31+-+My+Ma.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+31+-+My+Ma.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

Commentary – Hitch

Talk Film Society — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 14:47:28 +0000

Hello, romantics! In another special quarantined commentary, urging those listening to stay indoors, your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes Maxwell Haddad (@cinemaxwell) and PJ Campbell (@pj_campbell) to discuss the 2005 rom-com Hitch, starring Will Smith, Eva Mendes, and Kevin James.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e93c0f95e4b116e09ac4150/1586741698943/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Commentary+-+Hitch.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Commentary+-+Hitch.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

30 – Bangalore Days

Talk Film Society — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 04:07:30 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Melanie Greenberg (@PardesiYT) on this episode focused on the 2014 rom-rom Bangalore Days. The Indian Malayalam-language film has 100% more singing and dancing than your typical American romantic comedy, and it’s all for the best.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e8fec55e42ba5375cad395a/1586490508299/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+30+-+Banga.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+30+-+Banga.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

Commentary – Chasing Amy

Talk Film Society — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:26:04 +0000

Hello, romantics! In a special quarantined episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) and guest Dave Giannini (@DaveAGiannini) record a commentary for Kevin Smith’s rom-com Chasing Amy! Stay in (please) and sync up the 1997 film with these two discussing the film starring Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, and Jason Lee!

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e7d8508971cba01a8275532/1585284447283/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Commentary+-+Chasi.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Commentary+-+Chasi.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

29 – Serendipity

Talk Film Society — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:38:24 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) has on guest Vaneet Mehta (@nintendomad888) to discuss the 2011 rom-com starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. Is this pairing of podcast and movie meant to be? Well, you better not risk it and just take the leap of faith and listen!

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e7d84bbaff3dd28067db5f5/1585284321706/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+29+-+Seren.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+29+-+Seren.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

28 – Four Weddings and a Funeral

Talk Film Society — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 03:17:31 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) has on guest Murtada (@ME_Says) to discuss Four Wedding and a Funeral, the movie, not four wedding ceremonies and one funeral, just to be clear! They talk about the 1994 film, directed by Mike Newell, written by Richard Curtis, and starring Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell, a classic in the rom-com genre!

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e697d40e8738031ace43717/1583971682428/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+28+-+Four.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+28+-+Four.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

27 – Clueless

Talk Film Society — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:50:30 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) has on guest Jonathan (@JonathanValdez) to discuss Amy Heckerling’s 1995 rom-com Clueless, the Emma adaptation set in ‘90s Beverly Hills. They talk fashion, the characters, underage drinking, and of course romance and comedy in this take on Jane Austen!

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e56fc12f3d6f227ed619f36/1582758988624/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+27+-+Cluel.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+27+-+Cluel.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

26 – The Wedding Singer

Talk Film Society — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:09:37 +0000

Hello, romantics! Happy one-year anniversary! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) celebrates this milestone of the podcast by welcoming Caroline Siede (@CarolineSiede), the column writer of When Comedy Met Romance and inspiration for the very idea of this podcast! They discuss 1998’s The Wedding Singer, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Have a happy Valentine’s Day and thanks for listening!

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e4484715355bd67ffa3a352/1581548756365/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+26+-+The+W.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+26+-+The+W.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

25 – Never Been Kissed

Talk Film Society — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:52:00 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) welcomes guest Luis (@louiegrendon) to discuss 1999’s Never Been Kissed, starring Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Michael Vartan, Leelee Sobieski, Molly Shannon, Garry Marshall, John C. Reilly and James Franco. Is this a pinnacle of late ‘90s rom-coms, or is it held in high regard for nostalgia’s sake? Listen and infiltrate a high school to write a report for the Chicago Sun-times yourself!

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e27bb4d793b822d6cae255a/1579662200405/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+25+-+Never.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+25+-+Never.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

24 – Last Holiday

Talk Film Society — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 14:59:00 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) talks about a holiday on the latest episode, but not just any holiday, it’s the Last Holiday, the rom-com from 2006 starring Queen Latifah! He’s joined by guest Alexandria (@filmnvinyl) to talk about this favorite lead-character-thinks-they’re-dying-and-decides-to-live film.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e1568311508dc7f6dc0bff8/1578461263597/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+24+-+Last.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+24+-+Last.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

23 – Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Talk Film Society — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 17:02:01 +0000

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) celebrates the fridge holiday season by going to the beach with his guest Shak (@ShakExcellence) as they discuss 2008’s Forgetting Sarah Marshall, starring Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis and Russell Brand. What better way to get over your ex than escaping to Hawaii and listening to this episode!

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5e03545724832420df7be8b5/1577276539931/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+23+-+Forge.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+23+-+Forge.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

22 – The Holiday

Talk Film Society — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:18:17 +0000

Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) welcomes Michele (@micheleneggen) onto the show to take a holiday… wait no, they’re discussing The Holiday! They dive into the 2006 Nancy Meyers film starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black. While this holiday film isn’t the biggest “holiday film”, it’s still a cozy rom-com worth the trip. Happy Holiday!

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5df1b797540cde2d46e730ca/1576122315887/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+22+-+The+H.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+22+-+The+H.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

21 – Funny People

Talk Film Society — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 02:20:47 +0000

Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) has on guest Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) to talk about funny people, no, we mean Funny People, the Judd Apatow 2009 film starring Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Leslie Mann. They talk about Sandler’s performance, how it handles male friendships, and, most importantly, how it stands as a romantic comedy.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5ddddb14a6666154ca84d656/1574820710713/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+21+-+Funny.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+21+-+Funny.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

20 – When Harry Met Sally…

Talk Film Society — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 20:47:18 +0000

Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host is not Manish (@TheManish89)! What? How can that be, you ask? Well, for this very special episode, Dave (@DaveAGiannini) steps up as your guest host and speaks with guest Manish, as they discuss the classic film, When Harry Met Sally…. It not only belongs on the best rom-com lists, the 1989 Rob Reiner film, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, written by Nora Ephron, belongs on the all-time greatest movie lists. Let’s be friends, or not, just as long as you listen to this episode.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5dcb16c85be51c48c432c576/1573590812768/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+20+-+When.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+20+-+When.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

19 – Crazy, Stupid, Love

Talk Film Society — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:04:53 +0000

Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) has on guest Greg (@ReelBrew) to discuss the 2011 rom-com ensemble Crazy, Stupid, Love starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei, and of course Kevin Bacon. The film holds a special place in both their hearts and they talk about what works and what doesn’t. You’ll be crazy and… not smart if you miss this.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5db71e69beb3f120cfccd896/1572282195262/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+19+-+Crazy.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+19+-+Crazy.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

18 – Bride and Prejudice

Talk Film Society — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 21:39:30 +0000

Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) has on guest Stacey Yount (@Bollywriter) to discuss Bride and Prejudice. The film by Gurinder Chadha, which just celebrated its 15th anniversary, is told via Bollywood style, and is well worth any fan of romantic comedies or Jane Austen.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5d9e2af77f328e307b05e511/1570646816683/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+18+-+Bride.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+18+-+Bride.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

17 – Return to Me

Talk Film Society — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:08:14 +0000

Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) talks with Stephanie (@Scrawfish) about the 2000 rom-com starring David Duchovny and Minnie Driver, Return to Me, directed by Bonnie Hunt(!!!). Listen as they talk about how overlooked this film is; an artifact of a simpler time when David Duchovny was riding high on The X-Files wave.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5d8ec676024ca358dba97e18/1569638060503/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+17+-+Retur.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+17+-+Retur.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

16 – But I’m a Cheerleader

Talk Film Society — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:15:18 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, guest Gavin (@FriendlessMean) selects 1999’s But I’m a Cheerleader to discuss. Starring Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Melanie Lynskey, and RuPaul, this satirical romantic comedy focuses on a lesbian cheerleader who is sent to conversion therapy.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5d7912681d95673082c5a6a6/1568215856350/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+16+-+But+I.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+16+-+But+I.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

15 – The Philadelphia Story

Talk Film Society — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:05:36 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Rachael (@maxfischers) is the guest and she selects the classic The Philadelphia Story, the classic 1940 film starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart. This romantic comedy is a must-see, no doubt, and Manish and Rachael give it the attention it deserves.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5d669319390a160001b7c7a7/1567003476770/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+15+-+The+P.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+15+-+The+P.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

14 – While You Were Sleeping

Talk Film Society — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 13:54:19 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Anisha (@jhavanis) is Manish’s guest as they discuss the 1995 romantic comedy While You Were Sleeping, starring Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, and Peter Gallagher. Does this rom-com put them into a coma or fake being someone’s fiancée in order to fall in love with the coma patient’s brother? Listen and find out!

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5d568cfd90336100016e2ecc/1565953336948/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+14+-+While.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+14+-+While.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

13 – Sideways

Talk Film Society — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 20:16:00 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Mike from the podcasts A Podcast Directed By (@Directedbypod) and The Grand Gesture (@grandgesturepod) is the guest on this episode where the main topic is the film Sideways. Does the 2004 rom-com rise about more than just a scenic trip to wine country? Open up that bottle, grab a burger, and listen!

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5d4221e48136680001665946/1564615200064/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+13+-+Sidew.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+13+-+Sidew.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

12 – French Kiss

Talk Film Society — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 18:53:40 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Dave (@DaveAGiannini) is the guest and selects the 1995 rom-com French Kiss to discuss. Starring Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline, and set in Paris (of course), Manish and Dave go through why French Kiss is a big oui!

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5d2f525e90f1a50001d3f9b2/1563382409778/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+12+-+Frenc.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+12+-+Frenc.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

11 – Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania

Talk Film Society — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 22:03:20 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest Aparita (@Aparita) selects Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania as the rom-com discussed. The 2014 Hindi-language film has all the elements to make a good romantic feature, and Manish and Aparita go into detail on just why.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5d1d1ee4ee80730001a18c1a/1562189604655/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+11+-+Humpt.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+11+-+Humpt.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

10 – Moonstruck

Talk Film Society — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 21:46:04 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest is Sara Sorrentino (@sarasorrentino), and they discuss the 1987, Cher rom-com Moonstruck. They touch on the Italianness of the film, along with Cher, Nicolas Cage, and how it holds up as a quintessential romantic comedy.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5d0aaa4197cc050001910fe4/1560980093539/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+10+-+Moons.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+10+-+Moons.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

9 – 10 Things I Hate About You

Talk Film Society — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:49:51 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest Sam (@SamShotFirst) selects 1999’s 10 Thing I Hate About You to discuss. What does this update of The Taming of the Shrew have beyond the hot young cast? Well, Sam and Manish tell you, because they have more than 10 things they LOVE about this one.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5cf824d53baef000017b9ba7/1559766266657/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+9+-+10+Thi.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+9+-+10+Thi.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

8 – Pillow Talk

Talk Film Society — Wed, 22 May 2019 22:11:29 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest Amrita (@amritaIQ) selects Pillow Talk as the rom-com discussed. They talk about the wonderful stars, Doris Day and Rock Hudson, some of the antiquated and problematic elements of the film, and how well it stand ups almost 60 years later.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5ce451979c6c6c0001b511f6/1558467020454/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+8+-+Pillow.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+8+-+Pillow.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

7 – Broadcast News

Talk Film Society — Wed, 08 May 2019 23:00:23 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest is Alex (@MediaThinkings) selects Broadcast News, the Academy Award-nominee, starring Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, and William Hurt, directed by James L. Brooks. They both dive into how it holds up and how it’s a more serious take on the rom-com formula.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5cd4051afa0d602db9d091c7/1557398853332/IPTBY-Episode+7-Broadcast+News_Expor+1.mp3/original/IPTBY-Episode+7-Broadcast+News_Expor+1.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

6 – 13 Going on 30

Talk Film Society — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:23:16 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest is Ale (@Sick__66), as they talk about a favorite rom-com that just had its 15th anniversary, 13 Going on 30. Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer, crazy Big-style premise; I mean can you get any more 2000s rom-com than this? The film is a delight and so is the conversation!

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5cc07dc3f9619ad31a92041a/1556119112940/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+6+-+13+Goi.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+6+-+13+Goi.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

5 – My Best Friend’s Wedding

Talk Film Society — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 03:46:45 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, he has on guest Tanvi Rastogi (@Tanviidotcom) to discuss My Best Friend’s Wedding. Starring the romantic comedy icon of Julia Roberts, this film from 1997 holds a lot of the elements that are key to the genre. Listen as they appreciate the landmark film.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5caeb37ae79c7013a2c27675/1554953151204/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+5+-+My+Bes.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+5+-+My+Bes.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

4 – Love and Other Disasters

Talk Film Society — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 04:42:34 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, he has on guest Lexy Van Dyke (@Lexy_Myranda) to discuss Love and Other Disasters, the little-seen romantic comedy from 2006 starring Brittany Murphy. You may not have even heard of it, but you’re in store for a pleasant surprise with this charming picture which takes a look at the romcom genre itself. Grab a bottle of rosé and enjoy!

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5c9da075e79c700547e9a106/1553834134252/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+4+-+Love+a.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+4+-+Love+a.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

3 – Annie Hall

Talk Film Society — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 01:11:50 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Manish is joined by Matt (@TheRealMattC) as they both discuss one of the landmark films in all of romantic comedies: the Academy Award Best Picture winner Annie Hall.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5c89a8c553450a5b64513b07/1552525558805/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+3+-+Annie.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+3+-+Annie.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

2 – Yeh Dillagi

Talk Film Society — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 05:40:36 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Manish welcomes Alisa (@BollywoodNewbie) and they both discuss the 1994 film Yeh Dillagi (This Light Hearted Jest). How does this Bollywood remake of the 1954 classic Sabrina hold up on its own?

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5c77729f6e9a7f75cd1f69a8/1551332065292/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+2+-+Yeh+Di.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+2+-+Yeh+Di.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

1 – You’ve Got Mail

Talk Film Society — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 19:30:04 +0000

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen, covering romantic comedies from classics to modern hits and everything in between. He welcomes Maxwell Haddad (@cinemaxwell) as his first guest and they discuss Nora Ephron’s indelible 1998 romantic comedy, You’ve Got Mail, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. From what holds up to what doesn’t, they and every reasonable person can agree there’s a lot to love about this movie.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5c646bde104c7b2cca84278f/1550085142737/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+1+-+You%27ve.mp3/original/It+Pod+to+Be+You_+Episode+1+-+You%27ve.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

M. Night Frights: Episode 11 – Glass

Talk Film Society — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:51:52 +0000

Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) was your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, and it’s all lead to this, the release of his new film, Glass. On episode eleven, Manish has on guest Aaron (@ahendrix9600) first to discuss the final chapter in Shyamalan’s ‘Eastrail 177 Trilogy’ on non-spoiler terms. Then he adds in guest Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) to discuss the spoilers in the final act and whether this film is a fitting end to Shyamalan’s 19-years-in-the-making passion project.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5c47563f4ae23787ae5307e7/1548179073097/M.+Night+Frights_+Episode+11+-+Glass.mp3/original/M.+Night+Frights_+Episode+11+-+Glass.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

M. Night Frights: Episode 10 – Split

Talk Film Society — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:54:48 +0000

Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. On episode ten, Manish welcomes Asim (@asimburney) on to discuss Shyamalan’s fully-realized return to the public’s good graces, Split. They talk about that ending, of course, and how the film works as a standalone, as well. Filled with some controversial elements, too, there’s a lot to cover with this pivotal film in Shyamalan’s career.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5c3e1abf70a6adf5ad9d1b37/1547573998947/M.+Night+Frights_+Episode+10+-+Split.mp3/original/M.+Night+Frights_+Episode+10+-+Split.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

M. Night Frights: Episode 9 – The Visit

Talk Film Society — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 02:24:37 +0000

Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. On episode nine, Manish welcomes Karen (@KarenMPeterson) on to discuss 2015’s The Visit. What happens when Shyamalan keeps it simple and makes a to-the-point found footage horror film? Well, you get the director back on his A game, that’s what. It’s a new chapter for the director, and we’re for sure happy we’ve reached this point. Listen as they talk about how well the found footage thriller works and what to expect next.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5c35567f4ae237db71f9ca51/1546999472152/M.+Night+Frights_+Episode+9+-+The+Vi.mp3/original/M.+Night+Frights_+Episode+9+-+The+Vi.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

M. Night Frights: Episode 8 – After Earth

Talk Film Society — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 20:13:10 +0000

Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. On episode eight, Manish welcomes Matt Bowes (@matt_bowes) on to discuss 2013’s post-apocalyptic, sci-fi action film After Earth. Is this the best film loosely based on the documentary TV show I Shouldn’t Be Alive? It certainly is the last film in the director’s “bad streak” before his resurgence, so it’s an interesting milestone to say the least. Listen as you wait for rescue to Nova Prime.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5c2bc1890e2e72e38d93bd65/1546371531539/M+Night+Frights-Episode+8-After+Earth_01.mp3/original/M+Night+Frights-Episode+8-After+Earth_01.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

M. Night Frights: Episode 7 – The Last Airbender

Talk Film Society — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 21:17:29 +0000

Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. For episode seven, Manish welcomes Shah (@theshahshahid) on to discuss 2010’s The Last Airbender, the live action adaptation of the beloved animated series. Yes, it’s one of the lowest of low points for Shyamalan, but is there anything of worth in this much-ridiculed film? Listen and hear their thoughts.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5c22997921c67c4b38e5b273/1545771928346/M+Night+Frights-Episode+7-The+Last+Airbender_01.mp3/original/M+Night+Frights-Episode+7-The+Last+Airbender_01.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

M. Night Frights: Episode 6 – The Happening

Talk Film Society — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 22:46:59 +0000

Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. In episode six, Manish welcomes guest Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) and they discuss 2008’s eco-thriller The Happening. They discuss how one of Shyamalan’s most maligned deals with science, horror, and its inherent campy nature. Is it a good film or a bad film? They tell you their thoughts but it’s up to YOU to decide, not that plastic tree in the corner!

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5c19760e4ae237c84f624df4/1545172549364/M.+Night+Frights_+Episode+6+-+The+Ha.mp3/original/M.+Night+Frights_+Episode+6+-+The+Ha.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

M. Night Frights: Episode 5 – Lady in the Water

Talk Film Society — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 19:36:53 +0000

Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. In episode five, Manish has on guest Erin Fraser (@erinefraser) to discuss Lady in the Water. One of the most divisive films in the already divisive filmography of M. Night Shyamalan, Lady in the Water is a bedtime story, and a dark one at that. Is this one truly a “failure” on his part and how does Shyamalan’s take on critics play now? Get ready for our own bedtime story, kids, and listen.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5c10100a1ae6cf20ccccbfb9/1544556647451/M+Night+Frights-Episode+5-+Lady+in+the+Water_01.mp3/original/M+Night+Frights-Episode+5-+Lady+in+the+Water_01.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

M. Night Frights: Episode 4 – The Village

Talk Film Society — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 19:01:33 +0000

Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. In episode four, Manish has dating and relationship coach Varsha Mathur (@knowingluxe) on to discuss The Village, the 2004 mystery thriller starring Joaquin Phoenix, Adrien Brody, and Bryce Dallas Howard. They discuss the problematic aspects of the film, the magnificence of Bryce Dallas Howard, and, of course, the twist ending. They also touch on love, because love will keep us together, so says Shyamalan.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5c06c6fc2b6a28a8bbfbc91d/1543948069984/M.+Night+Frights_+Episode+4+-+The+Vi.mp3/original/M.+Night+Frights_+Episode+4+-+The+Vi.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

M. Night Frights: Episode 3 – Signs

Talk Film Society — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 21:27:18 +0000

Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. In the third episode, Callie Smith (@calliesmith92) is the guest as the conversation turns to the 2002 alien thriller Signs. Faith, water, and Mel Gibson, it’s all here. They also discuss whether or not the film manages to give the sort of impact it had 16 years ago.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5bfdb3192b6a28dfdaf88062/1543353166828/M+Night+Frights-Episode+3-Signs_Edited.mp3/original/M+Night+Frights-Episode+3-Signs_Edited.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

M. Night Frights: Episode 2 – Unbreakable

Talk Film Society — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:37:21 +0000

Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. In the second episode, Manish welcomes Sam Van Haren (@SamShotFirst) onto the show to discuss Shyamalan’s take on the superhero genre, Unbreakable. From being underappreciated for its time to its “twist” ending, they touch on just how this fits into the Shyamalan canon. As always, spoilers abound.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5bf43561352f53a4d8aab1ef/1542731450706/M+Night+Frights-Episode+2-Unbreakable_Clean.mp3/original/M+Night+Frights-Episode+2-Unbreakable_Clean.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.

M. Night Frights: Episode 1 – The Sixth Sense

Talk Film Society — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 19:59:44 +0000

Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your guide through the genre films of M. Night Shyamalan, leading up to the release of his new film, Glass. In the first episode, Manish welcomes guest Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC); they discuss Shyamalan’s breakout film, The Sixth Sense. Spoiler alert: they dive right into the the big twist, as well as if the nearly 20-year-old film still holds up.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e05e534402434aa0f846c2/t/5d499661ad42ec000182c38e/1565103734743/M.%2BNight%2BFrights_%2BEpisode%2B1%2B-%2BThe%2BSi_1.mp3/original/M.%2BNight%2BFrights_%2BEpisode%2B1%2B-%2BThe%2BSi_1.mp3

Click the icon below to listen.