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Julia Roberts, a lobster claw, and a whole lotta chaos! This week, Steven and I sit down for a riff-filled watch of My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997), the rom-com that dares to ask: what if the villain was actually the lead?Grab your popcorn and hit play as we laugh through Julianne’s wildly unhinged sabotage tactics, marvel at Cameron Diaz’s surprisingly killer karaoke scene, and try to make sense of that “I Say a Little Prayer” singalong that somehow became iconic.This is a watch-along track, so queue up your copy of the movie and get ready for some nostalgic chaos, 90s fashion breakdowns, and a sprinkle of unfiltered commentary. Let’s get drenched… in delusion!

In this episode I team up with Max from Measuring Flicks to unravel the complexities of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl archetype through the lens of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Is Clementine just another quirky MPDG, or does she break the mold in Charlie Kaufman's surreal masterpiece? Join us as we dive into memory, identity, and the cinematic tropes that shape our perceptions of love and individuality. Expect deep analysis, a touch of drama, and plenty of laughs along the way!

*Join Cassandra Explains It All Patreon for more exclusive content*This week, we’re heading back to the cursed waters of I Still Know What You Did Last Summer — the tropical sequel that asks, "What if trauma, but make it a vacation?" Join Cassandra, Steven, and Andrew as we break down the stormy logic, the karaoke clue that lives in our heads rent-free, and Brandy being the only person with survival instincts. Press play with us or just listen along as we try to make sense of the most tropical slasher ever made.

Patreon Preview! In this episode Alison from Past Foot Forward joins me for a nostalgic deep dive into one of the most iconic episodes of Boy Meets World—"Heartbreak Cory." We’re doing a full watch-along, breaking down every dramatic moment, from Cory’s ski lodge betrayal to Topanga’s heartbreak, and of course, the infamous Lauren letter. We also talk about Disney and some behind-the-scenes trivia! Enjoy ;)

This week, Steven and I are putting our hopeless romantic hats on and ranking our favorite romantic comedies of all time. We’re talking grand gestures, perfect soundtracks, messy love triangles, and the characters who basically raised us. From iconic ‘90s classics to chaotic modern gems, we’re counting down the rom-coms that live rent-free in our heads—and yes, there will be passionate debates, dramatic gasps, and probably at least one monologue impression. Come hang out with us as we laugh, swoon, and maybe fight a little over which love story deserves the crown.

Today we go on what can only be described as an unhinged deep dive into my thoughts on Pod Meets World, Boy Meets World, Girl Meets World and the healing power of T.V. Enjoy ;)- January 10-2024