Every Year After/Every Summer After | Our Review, Emily Henry Updates, and Love Island Recap

Every Year After/Every Summer After | Our Review, Emily Henry Updates, and Love Island Recap

This week, we’re reviewing the new romance series, Every Year After, based on Every Summer After by Carley Fortune. With the series coming out on Prime following the success of The Summer I Turned Pretty and Off Campus, we had high hopes, but ultimately, we were left disappointed. BUT before we share all of our candid thoughts, we have to talk about THAT behind-the-scenes photo from Beach Read, Emily Henry's new book announcement, and everything happening on Love Island USA. If you want to skip straight to our review of Every Year After, head to the 19-minute mark. In this episode, we discuss: * What the show did well * How the series compares to the book * Whether the changes from the book helped or hurt the story * Our thoughts on the characters and acting * The show's themes, maturity level, and romance * Audience reactions and what contributes to a successful adaptation * What ultimately got in the way of us fully enjoying the series As always, we’re sharing our honest, unfiltered opinions. We know not everyone will agree, but all are welcome in the conversation <3 Did Every Year After live up to your expectations? Did you like the episode and want to show us some love? Don’t forget to follow and leave us a five-star review! Love, CMWTK 💕 Keywords: TV series review, adult romance, ya romance, the summer I turned pretty, off campus, book adaptation, Amazon Prime, romance series, character analysis, plot critique, show vs book, romantic drama, series critique, romance tv shows

Office Romance | Is It a Classic Rom-Com or Raunchy Comedy?

This week, we watched Office Romance, Netflix’s latest “romantic comedy” starring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein. Brett, who also co-wrote the film, set out to "make an old-school rom-com" ... but did he actually accomplish his goal? We let you know what we think. Before we dive into the movie, we kick things off with our Week 1 recap of Love Island USA, because there, OF COURSE, there's already plenty to discuss. Then we get into our full review of Office Romance. We share what worked, what didn’t, and what we think a movie needs in order to earn “classic rom-com” status. We discuss Jennifer Lopez’s performance, her chemistry with Brett Goldstein, whether the romance itself actually worked, and the scenes that left us absolutely FLABBERGASTED. Along the way, we end up having a bigger conversation about British vs. American rom-coms, differences in humor, and whether men and women tend to approach romance stories differently. We also unpack the film’s mixed audience reception, and whether it successfully balances romance and comedy. As always, we don’t hold back. You’ll hear our honest, unfiltered thoughts. Come debrief with us and share your thoughts, too! Did Office Romance work for you? Did you like the episode and want to show us some love? Don’t forget to follow and leave us a review! Xoxo, CMWTK Join us next week for our review on "Every Year After", now streaming on Prime Video. Keywords: Office Romance review, Office Romance Netflix, Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, Netflix rom-com, romantic comedy, rom-com movie review, classic rom-coms, Love Island USA, romance movie podcast

But I'm a Cheerleader & The Broken Hearts Club | Pride Month Double Feature ft. Rachel!

We're kicking off Pride Month by sharing our thoughts on TWO rom-coms, AND we're joined by a very special guest! Rachel (aka our lesbian liaison) is one of my dearest friends, and we loved hearing her unique perspective. We start our episode in classic CMWTK fashion by discussing Rachel's celebrity crushes and a cheerleader edition of kiss/marry/kill. And then we start our discussion on the iconic cult classic, "But I'm a Cheerleader". We cover topics such as: * What emotions did the movie evoke while watching? * What makes the movie so funny/campy? * What elements were more difficult to see on screen? * Was the romance able to stand out and still feel heartfelt in the center of a satire film? * The film's impact on LGBTQ+ representation * Rachel's personal experience coming out * Other queer media recommendations Then we shift the focus to "The Broken Hearts Club" and how the optimistic, character-driven, gay story was so unique for it's time. Did you like the episode and want to show us some love? Don’t forget to follow and leave us a five-star rating! Love, CMWTK 💕 And join us next Friday as we review "Office Romance", a new Netflix rom-com that was just released today, June 5th! Keywords: LGBTQ+ media, queer representation, But I'm a Cheerleader, queer romance, rom com, romantic comedy, romance movies, film analysis, natasha lyonne, pride month, movie, movie review, film, 90s movies

Roman Holiday | Reviewing Our Oldest RomCom Yet!

Today we went back in time to a classic movie that would become the blueprint for many romcoms to come! This was Audrey Hepburn's first major American film, and there's no question whether she deserves her icon status after seeing how charming and wonderful she is in Roman Holiday. We also loved Gregory Peck and will be searching for some TikTok edits of him immediately. Some other topics we cover in this episode: - Residual thoughts on Off Campus - Is Adam Driver conventionally or unconventionally attractive? - Which movie is better: It Happened One Night (1934) or Roman Holiday (1953)? As always, thank you for listening and don't forget to leave us a rating! You can follow us @callmewhentheykiss on Instagram and TikTok!

Seven Days in June by Tia Williams | Bonus Book Episode + Bookish News

For May’s bonus book episode, we're excited to share all our thoughts on Seven Days in June by Tia Williams. But first, we discuss the latest book and TV adaptation news. Then we give a brief synopsis (spoiler warning!), before talking through what we loved most, as well as what strayed from our personal preferences. We were also excited to learn that this book is currently being adapted into a TV series, so consider this your sign to read it before it comes out! This book immediately hooks your attention, and it keeps you engaged through its exploration of heavy themes and emotional flashbacks. The marketing describes this story as a “sexy” second-chance romance about a couple reuniting 15 years after a passionate seven days together…and while that may sound lighthearted, this story is anything but (and that's not a bad thing!). It offers representation that isn’t often seen in mainstream romance, and while it’s not as steamy or "fun" as our typical reads, it shares an important message and leaves you thinking about what love can endure. Did you like the episode and want to show us some love? Don’t forget to follow and leave us a five-star rating! Love, CMWTK 💕 And join us Friday for our regularly scheduled movie review! This week, we’ll be chatting about the OG rom-com, Roman Holiday. Keywords: Seven Days in June, Tia Williams, romance novel, representation, adaptation, character analysis, contemporary romance, book review, book podcast, romance books