We're saying goodbye to Paris with a song (a few of them, actually) as we discuss Moulin Rouge (2001). In addition to the divisive movie, we touch on sad boys, broken ribs, and and E-wan's belting.

Ah, Paris. The sights, the smells, the tastes... of cheese, of course. Savoring Paris (2024) has us laughing as we discuss Hallmark-universe, mistranslations, and best of all, cheese.

Under the Eiffel Tower (2018) takes us from Paris to the countryside to a state of confusion as a man has a mid-life crisis that can only be fixed by falling in love. We also discuss keeping secrets, unlikable characters, and how easy life is for beautiful women.

Our 2024 book club shortlist read continues with “Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon”, “The Terraformers,” and “Some Desperate Glory.” We enjoyed them all, to varying degrees! Plus: What else are we reading? Host Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign and Heather Berberet Referenced Works Show Notes & Links Next books: “The A…

This is France, baby! We're off to Paris where Amélie (2001) is dipping her hands in beans and picturing other couples in bed. We also discuss sudden tragedies, fantasy that surpasses reality, and melting at the prospect of saying two words to your crush.

This week we're doing The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000). Deal with it! We also discuss the weather, Hanna-Barbera, and, of course, Vegas, baby. Special thanks to our editor Marsh Land Monster https://www.mlmpod.com/

We're taking it back to 1964's Viva Las Vegas, when movies could just be hot people singing and dancing. We discuss Sam's favorite kind of comedy, the charisma of Ann-Margret, and why you should always keep track of the cash in your pocket.

Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) is our next romp through the city of sin, and it's a fun one! We discuss love and marriage, boy-moms, and how much money we'd sell ourselves for.

For the month of May, we're heading over to Sin City, starting with 2008's What Happens in Vegas. We discuss yelling chemistry, unlikeable characters, and why it's perfectly reasonable to make a plan to make a plan.

What better way to close out New York month than with 2008's New York, I Love You? The segments of this anthology film range from touching to downright baffling, but we manage to touch on every story while also discussing time constraints, crushes, and the word "panties."

Get up on that bar and get ready to shake your hips because we're talking about 2000's Coyote Ugly! Blair Gorman-Diaz joins us to discuss city dreams, jutting hip bones, and fighting the moonlight.

Our book club reconvenes to discuss the “Shades of Magic” series by V.E. Schwab, as well as the start of a second trilogy, “The Fragile Threads of Power.” Before the spoilers begin, we’ll explain the parallel fantasy world structure and explain why it’s such a great series. Then we’ll discuss the newest book in the series. Plus: What are we reading…

We're joined by Nikki and Bri of Late to the Party to discuss 2008's Sex and the City: The Movie. We talk about Mr. Big's shortcomings, aspirational drink-buying goals, and how incredible friendship can be. Hear more from our guests over at their show: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Uk6XEk4IZIV34CiqvGQUa…

Start spreading the news, we're talking about NYC movies this month! Because Sam wanted to carefully avoid directly talking trash about JLO, we're starting out with Maid in Manhattan (2002).

The last stop in our Olsen Twin tour is 2004's New York Minute. This time, the twins' characters are so different that they don't even like each other! But that doesn't stop them from delivering another fun little romp through a major city.

Our next Olsen sampling is 2001's Holiday in the Sun, which shows just how great it can be to fall in love on vacation and also get accused of smuggling antiquities. We also talk about hummingbirds, the killer movie soundtrack, and all the things Shelby would have done differently when writing this movie.…

This week's Olsen twin feature is 2001's Winning London. We talk Disney-channel-style acting, holding children hostage, and embarrassing vomit memories that are actually quite sweet when you think about it.

Grab your hot water bottle and your credit card because we're taking you on a a world tour for Mary-Kate-and-Ashley March, starting with 1999's Passport to Paris. We talk boys, shopping, cool hip lingo, and whether or not you should let twelve-year-olds run loose in a strange city.

This episode is all about All About Steve (2009). We also touch on why Sandra Bullock should be brunette, whether or not you should get fired for stalker behavior, and the proper response to getting caught in a tornado.

The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) imagines a world in which Janeane Garofolo isn't movie-star gorgeous. We discuss how much we're not on board with that! Other topics include babies cursing, romcom friendships, and who we'd send on a date in our place.

It's the month of lovers, so we're talking about love. Just like we do every month! This time, we're discussing 1997's Addicted to Love. Secondary topics include time loop manipulation, small-town astronomy, and seeing someone at their worst then still liking them.

For our 200th episode (can you even believe it??) we're discussing All About Eve (1950). Fasten your seat belts because we're talking about Bette Davis's eyes, ways to manipulate men, and why Sam is the funniest person of all time.

This week we revisit Shelby's original romcom pick, Serendipity (2001). We also discuss AI-generated headshots, missing signs from the universe, and John Cusack's character's horrendous actions throughout this movie.

As we approach our 200th episode, we're revisiting the movies we discussed in the very first episode of the The Rom Complex. First up is A Walk to Remember (2002). We chat about what makes us cry, the difference between a reverend and a preacher, and how nice it would be for someone to remember the things we say in passing. Things we say on a podca…

We're closing out the year with The Bishop's Wife (1947). We discuss angelic rizz, throwing things at kids, and why you gotta keep your wife happy. We're taking a short break, but will be back in the new year!

We've got another new one for you with Exmas (2023) starring (one of) the guy(s) Sam's obsessed with. We talk romcom jobs, the Olsen twins, and the shape of a goat's eye.

What do we know about the movie this week? Well, it was made in 1944, set in 1903, and called Meet Me in St. Louis. We're pretty sure it's set in St. Louis. Beyond that, it's anyone's guess!

Do you remember the year 2005? We sure do. Sort of. We remember the movie The Family Stone, at least! We talk bodily functions, family rules, and whether we'd be an art couple or a bar couple. Happy December!

I already typed this once, then deleted it, and I don't remember what I said! Something about closing out No No November with The Switch (2010). The big No No here is having kids, ew! The one in this movie is actually pretty cute though.

James couldn't help but bring us another weird one with 2021's Christmas Is Canceled. Be sure to check out Darling Homebody at https://www.darlinghomebody.com/

Wow, it’s the year 2023 and we are talking about No Hard Feelings, a movie that came out this same year. What are the odds? We talk about fully nude fights, staying...By Okay Owl

Dan Moren’s new novel ‘All Souls Lost’ is a departure from his previously published work, but not as much as you might think. Antony talks to him about the book, how it came to be, and why it was a long time in the making. Host Antony Johnston and Dan Moren Referenced Works Show Notes & LinksBy The Incomparable

We’re kickin’ off No-No November with a slew of bad decisions including hacking the courts, getting drunk with strange men, and having a baby EW. Oh, I should mention, we’re talking about...By Okay Owl

Things are getting spooky and, dare I say, tasty? as we discuss 2022’s Fresh, starring our boy Sebastian Stab. Sam trash talks men, as per usual, and Shelby describes the best way...By Okay Owl

Guess what, we’re sick in the head! And that’s why we’re happy to bring you this week’s episode concerning The Witches of Eastwick (1987). We discuss magic spells, tea parties, and why...By Okay Owl

The Book Club closes the door on this year’s awards shortlist with some lively book ranking and a tour of the nominated short fiction. Host Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Erika Ensign, Scott McNulty and Heather Berberet Referenced Works Show Notes & Links Our collective Hugo & Nebula shortlist rankings: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree Spear by Ni…

This week we’re dipping into magic–movie magic, that is–with 2005’s Bewitched. Listen, there is a certain magic in bad movies, just as there’s a certain magic in, like, a rotting piece of...By Okay Owl

Awwooooooo! We’re howlin’ because it’s October and we are getting Moonstruck (1987). We’re also howlin’ at sweaty, unsettled Nic Cage. Is this the sexiest movie of all time?By Okay Owl

We’re back in 2002 (oh no!) with The Sweetest Thing, and Shelby’s feeling gay about it. We talk raunch, road trips, and realizing you’re finishing with a phase of your life.By Okay Owl

It’s a shorter one this week as we follow the escapades of a cowardly man in What If (2013), also known as The F Word. We talk about friends turning to lovers,...By Okay Owl

Our Book Club concludes its reading of the Hugo and Nebula shortlist novels with “The Daughter of Doctor Moreau” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and “The Spare Man” by Mary Robinette Kowal. One’s an homage to H.G. Wells (sort of?) and the other plays like “The Thin Man” in space. Plus: We debate the meaning of star-rating systems, and what else are we read…

Say it with me: SHE. FALLS. FIRST. HE. FALLS. HARDER. We watched Flipped (2010), so of course we talk about waiting around for someone who’s not into you, salmonella, and what it’s...By Okay Owl

Bros (2022) is a movie, and we watched it! How much did we like it? We’ll let you know in the episode. Please don’t blab to Billy!By Okay Owl

Barefoot (2014) is a great movie if you’d like to see Evan Rachel Wood’s feet. We discuss those tootsies, what kind of house pet we’d each be, and what JK Simmons does...By Okay Owl

We’re back in high school AGAIN, this time with our close personal friend Drew Barrymore in Never Been Kissed (1999). We discuss the horrors of high school, how horrible high school is,...By Okay Owl

Our book club reads two Hugo nominees, “Nona the Ninth” and “The Kaiju Preservation Society.” One’s the third book in a series that’s a real departure from what has came before, and whether that’s good or bad depends on how you were feeling about the series! The other is a standalone novel that’s perfectly fine, from an author who we think could be…

It’s a blast from the recent past as we discuss 2018’s Crazy Rich Asians. Sam and I figure out we probably aren’t the first choice of dates for rich people, but that’s...By Okay Owl

This week we were joined by the talented Kerry Frances to discuss one of her favorite movies, While You Were Sleeping (1995). We talk love at first sight, living many love stories,...By Okay Owl

This week we discuss the disappointingly devoid of magic film Mystic Pizza (1988). We praise our editor, question a man’s motivations for talking negatively about his mother, and condemn a love interest...By Okay Owl

Despite Sam’s aversion to Turner Classic Movies, we’re talking about 1953’s Roman Holiday. Wouldn’t you know it, this award-winning and beloved film is extremely enjoyable! We discuss sleepy girls, subtle sexuality, and...By Okay Owl