The Breakfast Club (1985)

August 31, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"You see us as you want to see us — in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions"

This Ends at Prom is celebrating its 3-year anniversary by closing out the Hughes/Ringwald trilogy and finally tackling the teen movie of all teen movies, THE BREAKFAST CLUB. The Wives Colangelo discuss what the film has to say about growing up, lamenting your teen years, the cruel hierarchy of high school, whether it's as problematic as contemporary audiences claim, and why the film remains a generational favorite.

This episode is part of our TEEN MOVIE HELL series honoring the memory of Mike "McBeardo" McPadden. Don't you forget about him.

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How to Deal (2003) w/ Stephanie Gagnon

August 24, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"The quickest way to ruin a relationship with someone is to actually try to have a relationship with them."

Book-to-film adaptations aren't easy, but what happens when a film script tries to cram two novels into one movie? Well, you get HOW TO DEAL. Joining The Wives Colangelo is Stephanie Gagnon from the Books in the Freezer podcast to talk about the film's literary source material, how her feelings about the film have changed over time, and edgy-era Mandy Moore. And for those keeping score at home, this is now Allison Janney's SIXTH appearance on the show! You love to see it!

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Baby Assassins (2021)

August 17, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"Oh! I almost forgot my machine gun!"

This is another reminder that coming-of-age stories aren't always about high school romance or breaking curfew, sometimes it's about being a deadly assassin forced to take a service industry job to evade suspicion. In the first instance of a film covered on the show with a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, the Wives Colangelo encourage you to enjoy BABY ASSASSINS. Who knew a film with so much gun-fu would also be such a heartfelt film about friendship, neurodivergency, and staying true to your identity?

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Ever After (25th Anniversary)

August 10, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"You have *everything*, and still the world holds no joy, and yet you insist on making fun of those who *would* see it for its possibilities."

It took nearly three years, but The Wives Colangelo have finally found a Cinderella story where we understand what the 'Ella' sees in the prince (other than Paolo Montalban being hot in the musical, of course). It's time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of EVER AFTER. Does BJ go on a rant about loving Melanie Lynskey? Yes. Can Harmony overcome her hatred of all things period piece? I guess you'll have to listen and find out!

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Drew Barrymore on Ever After with Entertainment Tonight: https://rb.gy/ripec

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023) w/ Roxie Allen

August 03, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"Which religion should I be? Sometimes I just wish I’d been born one way or the other."

It took over 40 years, but Kelly Fremon Craig's film adaptation of ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET was well worth the wait. The Wives Colangelo dive into a seminal favorite, wax poetic about how much they love Rachel McAdams, and even hear from the show's official tween correspondent, their 10-year-old niece, Roxie.

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret Tackles The Taboo Of Tweendom: https://rb.gy/cbrz7

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The Parent Trap (1998) w/ Jamie Jirak

July 27, 2023 by Brennan Klein

“I have a brilliant beyond brilliant idea!”

Believe it or not, but Disney's THE PARENT TRAP remake just turned 25 years old so The Wives Colangelo are celebrating a quarter of a century of Lindsay Lohan by discussing her debut feature. Joining the Wives this week is Jamie Jirak, an entertainment journalist, and critic who doubles as a die-hard fan of this film. We're talking twin dreams, the queer validation of Chessy, and determining once and for all if Meredith Blake is actually a villain.

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The Queer Comfort of The Parent Trap: https://rb.gy/39712

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Thirteen (2003)

July 20, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"Hit me. I'm serious, I can't feel anything, hit me! Again, do it harder! I can't feel anything, this is so awesome!"

The Wives Colangelo are ripping open wounds they didn't even know they had in order to talk about one of the most requested titles in honor of its 20th anniversary. What happens when your coming-of-age experience is, well, a little more than rough around the edges? We're talking about tough love, big emotions, and the always wonderful Holly Hunter.

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"No Bra, No Panties": How Thirteen Defined A Generation Of Women: https://rb.gy/c5rpm

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The To Do List (2013)

July 13, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"I wish my mother had given me lube when I was your age."

Things have been a little bit too sugar, spice, and everything nice around these parts, so this week The Wives Colangelo are getting sexy! Listen in as the duo discusses women-led sex comedies, the concept of 'body counts,' talk about early "self-love" adventures, and fawn over the comedic hilarity of a star-studded cast.

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It's Time to Stop Saying 'Me Love You Long Time' https://rb.gy/fmmqe

Vulture Interview with Maggie Carey https://rb.gy/tp39r

The To Do List Is A Call For More Women-Led Sex Comedies https://rb.gy/cqzsx

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Matilda (1996)

July 06, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"Everyone is born, but not everyone is born the same. Some will grow to be butchers, or bakers, or candlestick makers. Some will only be really good at making Jell-O salad. One way or another, though, every human being is unique, for better or for worse."

This week the Wives Colangelo are talking about falling in love with reading, the attachments children develop with their teachers, this movie serving as Danny DeVito's CITIZEN KANE, and of course, all of the queer themes hidden within a film about a little girl discovering telekinetic powers.

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Teen Witch (1989)

June 22, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"You have the power to make anything you want happen."

TEEN WITCH might not be winning an Oscar anytime soon, but it's certainly a movie that so many of us hold near and dear. The Wives Colangelo are talking about the fashion, the nonsensical plot, the hilarious set pieces, the questionable behavior of everyone in this damn movie, and of course, the "Top That" rap. Is it a musical? Sometimes! Is it a blast? You know it!

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Lady Bird (2017) w/ Drew Burnett Gregory

June 15, 2023 by Brennan Klein

“I wish I could live through something.”

Y'all have been asking The Wives Colangelo to cover LADY BIRD for almost three years, and the time has finally arrived. Writer and filmmaker Drew Burnett Gregory joins the show to talk about Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age masterpiece and continue to scream about Laurie Metcalfe's Oscar snub. Don't forget to cue up some Dave Matthews Band and crush on the school's resident theatre boy!

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Submarine (2010)

June 08, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"I took a photo of us, mid-embrace. When I am old and alone I will remember that I once held something truly beautiful."

It's Harmony's birthday week which means whatever baby wants, baby gets. This year's birthday episode is Richard Ayoade's unconventional coming-of-age black comedy, SUBMARINE. The Wives Colangelo discuss seeing yourself in films that don't exactly showcase your lived experience, appreciate weirdo boys trying their best, and share a lot of personal stories related to the film.

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Article Referenced: 'Submarine' - The Quirk Of 'Juno,' The Whimsy Of Gondry, The Light-Heartedness Of Wes Anderson, The Melancholy Of '500 Days Of Summer: https://rb.gy/f9j9p

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How to Build a Girl (2019) w/ Mallory O'Meara

June 01, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"My story doesn't begin with a boy. It begins with me."

The Wives Colangelo are joined this week by the brilliant Mallory O'Meara to talk about the underseen should-be coming-of-age classic, HOW TO BUILD A GIRL. Together they agonize about what it's like to work in male-dominated industries, praise the always fantastic Beanie Feldstein, and preach the gospel of author Caitlin Moran. This movie is so much more than "ALMOST FAMOUS but for girls," so listen as they break it down!

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West Side Story (2021)

May 25, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"There's a place for us ... somewhere a place for us"

As May-usical month comes to a close, the Wives Colangelo are talking about a musical that folks forget is also a coming-of-age story, WEST SIDE STORY. Let's talk about the changes Steven Spielberg made, praise Ariana DeBose's brilliant performance, and examine whether or not WEST SIDE STORY is a show better left in the past.

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West Side Story Can't Be Saved: https://rb.gy/dmv1l

How West Side Story’s Anybodys Went From Tomboy to Trans Character: https://rb.gy/j4y9l

Kate Sanchez at But Why Tho?: https://butwhytho.net/author/kate-sanchez/

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Reefer Madness (2005)

May 18, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"Creeping like a communist, it's knocking at our doors / Turning all our children into hooligans and whores!"

BJ's birthday is just around the corner so The Wives Colangelo are tackling one of her all-time favorite films, the movie musical adaptation of REEFER MADNESS. They're talking propaganda! They're talking dark comedy! They're talking Kristen Bell in fetish gear! They're talking THE RETURN OF ALAN CUMMING! Eat the brownie, prom party, let's have a time.

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From Justin to Kelly (2003)

May 11, 2023 by Brennan Klein

Justin: "Hey, you're the girl from the beach."

Kelly: "My friends call me Kelly for short."

May-usical Month continues along with quite possibly the least favorable film ever covered on the show and one that has been loudly disavowed by the star. That's right, it's time for FROM JUSTIN TO KELLY. Harmony breaks down how this film came to be and The Wives Colangelo try their hardest not to short-circuit from laughter. SORRY, KELLY CLARKSON!

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‘From Justin to Kelly’: Revisiting That WTF ‘American Idol’ Movie: https://rb.gy/qlhcg

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Across the Universe (2007)

May 04, 2023 by Brennan Klein

“Do, do, do, do, do, do. Why isn’t the issue here who I am?!””

May-usical month is back with a vengeance ... and The Beatles! We're kicking off the month by celebrating Julie Taymor's psychedelic, underappreciated jukebox musical. We're talking about the adorable (and insufferable) coming-of-age experience of discovering The Beatles for the first time, why this film resonated so heavily with teen girls, and the fantastical approach the film takes to Vietnam and radicalization.

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Across The Universe Is A Cult Classic — So Why Doesn’t Julie Taymor Get Any Respect? rb.gy/9t30v

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BAP*S (1997) w/ Lyvie Scott

April 27, 2023 by Brennan Klein

“I want to take you out to dinner. Every time we go out we got to watch other people eat. Hell, I wanna eat too.”

If you haven't seen Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle Reid's B.A.P.S., you haven't lived. This week The Wives Colangelo are joined by Lyvie Scott to talk about the criminally underseen satirical comedy about two Georgia homegirls thrust into the polite white society of a wealthy man in Beverly Hills. Let's talk about why this film deserves to be a cult classic, and why racism pushed this hidden gem out of the reassessment conversation.

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Raw (2016) w/ Vanessa Guerrero

April 20, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"Why didn't you fight back?"

Coming of age isn't always about prom dresses and virginity pacts, sometimes it's a lot more... raw. This week The Wives Colangelo are joined by the brilliant Vanessa Guerrero to discuss Julia Ducournau's coming-of-rage masterpiece, RAW. Together they discuss why cannibalism stories are so prominent in teen horror, what it feels like to put on femininity as a costume, and why it's so satisfying to watch someone just rip something apart with their teeth.

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Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995)

April 13, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"High school's better than junior high. They'll call you names, but not as much to your face."

We're diving into the grandmother of cringe coming-of-age films by tackling Todd Solondz's magnificent WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE. Join the Wives Colangelo as they discuss laughing in the face of trauma, why Heather Matarazzo is a natural treasure, and why only '90s kids remember what a screwed-up time it was to grow up.

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X Magazine: ‘Welcome to the Dollhouse’ taught me that beneath our moralizing, life is queer

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