Movie connoisseurs Steve and Izzy join for Diana’s pick Once Bitten (1985). Fortunately, Steve is very familiar with this aged-like-milk ’80s comedy and Izzy takes a bullet by seeing it for the first time. We conclude are no plot holes, but we come up with our own methods to find a virgin. For all your upcoming gift giving, you need Izzy's incredible art on Etsy. Use code “HEAMCAST” to save 15% on your purchase at her Esty shop and you can support the podcast. Go to her website for all of her creations. While you’re at it, subscribe to their ever wonderful podcast Everything I Learned from Movies. You can also be cool like Diana and be a Patron. A vampire Countess needs to drink the blood of a virgin in order to keep her eternal beauty. It seems that all is hopeless, until she bumps into Mark Kendall. Stars Lauren Hutton, Jim Carrey, Karen Kopins, Cleavon Little, and search hard to find Megan Mullally. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

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Once Bitten (1985) with Steve and Izzy from EILfM

Super friend and ultra podcaster Alysa is back to talk about one of her favorite movies The Best Man (1999). She brings the deep analysis of the relationships and kindly pretends there isn’t a sequel to reference. Stay tuned for the follow up after Diana catches up. Check out Friends with Alysa so you can subscribe to Best Forevers, Fataliteas, and (coming soon!) Unrequited on your favorite podcast app. Make sure to also follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Just before his best friend's wedding, the life of a Chicago writer becomes crazy when his best friend guesses that his new book's story is based on his bride's fervent past. Stars Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Monica Calhoun, Melissa De Sousa, Victoria Dillard, and Regina Hall. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

The Best Man (1999) & Alysa Lucas

Diana’s pick Back to School (1986) brings a great soundtrack (baby Danny Elfman!), two ’80s actors who have resurrected their fame, and so much academic misconduct. Even with two romantic relationships to analyze, there are many tangents on personal college experiences. Bonus, Ryan finally gets to cross this movie off his watch list. To help his discouraged son get through college, a funloving and obnoxious rich businessman decides to enter the school as a student himself. Stars Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon, Robert Downey Jr., Paxton Whitehead, Terry Farrell, M. Emmet Walsh, Adrienne Barbeau, William Zabka, Ned Beatty, and bonus points for Sam Kinison and Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

Back to School (1986) & Ryan Skonnord

With extreme giddiness, Diana welcomes Rin Mitchell to discuss her pick Tommy Boy (1995). She shares how she would watch this every day (and sometimes twice a day) in junior high. Diana was there for many of these viewings. On rewatch, many plot holes were discovered but quickly forgiven. After his auto-parts tycoon father dies, the overweight, underachieving son teams up with a snide accountant to try and save the family business. Stars Chris Farley, David Spade, Julie Warner, Brian Dennehy, Bo Derek, Dan Aykroyd, and an uncredited Rob Lowe. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

Tommy Boy (1995) & Rin Mitchell

If you check the official documentation, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) is Ryan’s pick. Diana does take partial credit as this movie is tied to a very important moment in their relationship history. Also neither Diana nor Ryan have to fear any exes (evil or otherwise). In a magically realistic version of Toronto, a young man must defeat his new girlfriend's seven evil exes one by one in order to win her heart. Stars Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman, Ellen Wong, and directed by Edgar Wright. (from Wikipedia.org and IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) & Ryan Skonnord

The multi-talented mega creator Steffi is here to talk about her pick Cinderella (1997). She brings so many fun facts about the movie and Whitney Houston along with her connection to the movie. Diana’s '90s memories are so scattered, she was surprised this version had no Muppets. Check out inn.my.humble.opinion on YouTube, subscribe to Diva Dailies on your favorite podcast app and find her on Instagram and Twitter. On Diana’s recommendation, listen to the Diva Dailies episode about The Bodyguard. Although mistreated by her cruel stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella is able to attend the royal ball through the help of a fairy godmother. Stars Brandy Norwood, Bernadette Peters, Veanne Cox, Natalie Desselle Reid, Paolo Montalban, Jason Alexander, Whoopi Goldberg, Victor Garber, and Whitney Houston. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

Cinderella (1997) with Steffi from YouTube Channel inn.my.humble.opinion & Podcast Diva Dailies

Eminent Law scholar Meg is back for Jude-Ly with her pick, the epic war romance Cold Mountain (2003). Despite the main characters being apart for the vast majority of the film, there is opportunity for rich discussion about their emotions and motivations. With this being Diana’s first watch, she agrees that this is an expertly crafted movie, but didn’t fully appreciate its relentless nature. Check out Meg's podcasts Indoorswomen and Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes and learn more about all her projects from her website. Find her on Twitter @MegWritesWords @indoorswomen & @pod_appetit & on Instagram @megmezeske @indoorswomenpodcast & @pod_appetit In the waning days of the American Civil War, a wounded soldier embarks on a perilous journey back home to Cold Mountain, North Carolina to reunite with his sweetheart. Stars Jude Law, Nicole Kidman,Renée Zellweger, Eileen Atkins, Brendan Gleeson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Natalie Portman, Giovanni Ribisi, Donald Sutherland, Ray Winstone, Kathy Baker, James Gammon, Charlie Hunnam, Jack White, Ethan Suplee, and tiny roles for Jena Malone, Lucas Black, James Rebhorn, Emily Deschanel, and Cillian Murphy. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

Cold Mountain (2003) & Meg Mezeske

Drunk on Rom-Coms hosts Marie and Coni are here to discuss their pick The Devil Wears Prada (2006). They share the evolution of their opinions of the characters, are excited to dive into a movie they wouldn’t get to discuss on their show, and compare Andy’s experiences to to their own time as assistants. Check out Drunk on Rom-Coms, subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and find them on Instagram and Twitter & Coni on Instagram. Andy (Anne Hathaway) is a recent college graduate with big dreams. Upon landing a job at prestigious Runway magazine, she finds herself the assistant to diabolical editor Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). Andy questions her ability to survive. Also stars Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Simon Baker, Adrian Grenier, Tracie Thoms, Rich Sommer, Daniel Sunjata, and Gisele Bündchen. (from Google.com & IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

The Devil Wears Prada (2006) with Marie & Coni from Drunk on Rom-Coms

The ultra-talented Valerie Rose Lohman is here to discuss her pick D.E.B.S. (2004). She is 100% correct when she describes it as happy, fun, and cute. Diana was unfamiliar, but appreciated the introduction and was immediately onboard with the over the top spy premise. Check out Valerie as Mel in The Flame A Podcast Musical, join a free listening party as each episode is released, and learn more about all her projects from her website. The star (Sara Foster) of a team of teenage crimefighters falls for the alluring villainess (Jordana Brewster) she must bring to justice. Also stars Meagan Good, Devon Aoki, Jill Ritchie, Geoff Stults, Jimmi Simpson, Jessica Cauffiel, Holland Taylor, Michael Clarke Duncan, and directed by Angela Robinson. (from Google.com & IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

D.E.B.S. (2004) & Valerie Rose Lohman

Ryan brings his pick Vertigo (1958) and stories of his college seminar about Hitchcock. Given the caliber of the film and the complex nature of the relationship, see the movie first. There is also extensive San Francisco talk and Diana only gets dizzy twice during the discussion. A former police detective juggles wrestling with his personal demons and becoming obsessed with a hauntingly beautiful woman. Stars James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes, Tom Helmore, Henry Jones, Raymond Bailey, Ellen Corby, Konstantin Shayne, and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

Vertigo (1958) & Ryan Skonnord

The calendar has deemed it time again for Ewan MAYGregor. Permanent honorary guest Meg is back to enable this theme month and share her thoughts on a new to her movie. As Diana’s pick, the movie was caught up in her teenage quest to watch as much of this new young Obi-Wan actor fella as possible. There is also some time spent on critiquing his hair. Check out Meg's podcasts Indoorswomen and Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes and learn more about all her projects from her website. Find her on Twitter @MegWritesWords @indoorswomen & @pod_appetit & on Instagram @megmezeske @indoorswomenpodcast & @pod_appetit A shy reclusive lady is convinced by an invisible entity to sing. Subsequently, she finds herself noticed by a sleazy talent agent and her talent being showcased on-stage. She also meets a kind but nervous man who becomes her best friend. Stars Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks, Ewan McGregor, Philip Jackson, Annette Badland, Michael Caine, and Jim Broadbent. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

Little Voice (1998) & Meg Mezeske

Ryan is back with his pick Casino Royale (2006) to dive deep into the romance of this James Bond origin story. Prepare for a discussion on poker, parkour, and paramours. With so many mysteries plaguing the couple, Diana has her armor on as she overthinks character motivation. Warning: spoilers for pretty much all of the Daniel Craig helmed 007 movies.  After earning 00 status and a license to kill, Secret Agent James Bond sets out on his first mission as 007. Bond must defeat a private banker funding terrorists in a high-stakes game of poker at Casino Royale, Montenegro. Stars Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright, Giancarlo Giannini, Caterina Murino, Simon Abkarian, Isaach De Bankolé, and Jesper Christensen. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

Casino Royale (2006) & Ryan Skonnord

Andrea Martucci, host of Shelf Love and romance novel scholar, brings her pick 10 Things I Hate About You (1997). While discussing the modern adaption of a Shakespeare play and quintessential teen movie for millennials, we bemoan the patriarchy and celebrate young love. Extra bonus, Diana finds a new friend that knows the simple joys of talking about a movie. Check out Shelf Love on all the podcatchers. Did you start reading the Bridgerton books because of the show on Netflix? Contribute to Andrea's research by filling out this survey. Learn more about her research and more experienced romance readers can participate by taking her other survey. Find Shelf Love on Twitter: @ShelfLovePod. A pretty, popular teenager can't go out on a date until her ill-tempered older sister does. Stars Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, David Krumholtz, Andrew Keegan, Susan May Pratt, Gabrielle Union, Larry Miller (not Mitchell), Daryl Mitchell, and Allison Janney. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

10 Things I Hate About You (1997) with Andrea Martucci from Shelf Love

In a low-key celebration of covering 100 movies, Diana chose The Princess Bride (1987) to discuss with her true love. On rewatch, it became more and more obvious how Cary Elwes formed the prototype for her perfect partner. The movie was one Ryan watched with a girl he was dating at the time. While home sick in bed, a young boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love. Stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, Fred Savage, Peter Falk, Peter Cook, Mel Smith, Carol Kane, Billy Crystal, and directed by Rob Reiner. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

The Princess Bride (1987) & Ryan Skonnord

With glee, Diana welcomes Zita Short of The 300 Passions Podcast to discuss Vision Quest (1985). Zita shares of her first experience watching with her parents in her youth and how it evolved into a comfort watch. Diana came from only knowing it starred Mathew Modine and there was wrestling. Check out The 300 Passions Podcast on all the podcatchers. Find Zita and The 300 Passions Podcast on Twitter: @Zita_Short and @300Passions. Come say hi to Diana at PodcArtFest on April 10th. The virtual celebration of all things podcasts and art is free to attend. Keep up to date on all the announcements on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @PodcArtFest. For all your upcoming gift giving, you need Izzy's incredible art on Etsy. Use code “HEAMCAST” to save 15% on your purchase at her Esty shop and you can support the podcast. Go to her website for all of her creations. A high school wrestler in Spokane, Washington has trouble focusing on his training regimen when a beautiful young drifter takes up temporary residence at his home. Stars Matthew Modine, Linda Fiorentino, Michael Schoeffling, Ronny Cox, Harold Sylvester, Charles Hallahan, J.C. Quinn, Daphne Zuniga, R.H. Thomson, Gary Kasper, Raphael Sbarge, Forest Whitaker, and Frank Jasper. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

Vision Quest (1985) with Zita Short from The 300 Passions Podcast

Happily Ever Aftermath explores relationships in movies and how they shape our ideas of love and romance. One title at a time, Polina and Diana share their personal connection to the film and analyze the trajectory of the characters’ relationship -- when did they fall in love and what is their fate after the movie ends?

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