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Starring Cupid

A podcast that reviews the romantic relationships in popular movies and shows, across all genres. Hosted by local hopeless romantic and struggling cinephile, Zamadotx.

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

01:01:57

Ep. 1: Céline + Jesse (ft. Amber)

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2021/07/05

This week we're taking a long, thirty year walk and looking at the iconic pair, Céline and Jesse, from the Before trilogy. With the help of special guest - friend of the show and fellow movie enthusiast - Amber. Find out how Céline and Jesse's connection carries the story, how they represent both realistic and fantastical love, and why Amber rates them so highly. This week's who's your fave is all about connection. Be sure to vote on our Twitter poll (@StarringCupid) and follow for updates and

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01:04:17

BONUS EP.: Lara Jean + Peter (P.S. I Love Them)

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2021/05/31

This week we're writing a love letter for the end of the To All The Boys I've Loved Before trilogy, with Lara Jean Song Covey and Peter Kavinsky. Join Zama, and special podcast alumnus Anelisa, as they run through the trilogy; why we support Covinsky, how we felt about John Ambrose, and what impact it had on audiences. There's a controversial Who's Your Fave battle and some shoutouts from the Lovers. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast for updates

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00:30:20

I So Wish Pt. 2 (ft. Awodwa & Dintho-Tsohle)

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2021/05/14

This week we're lighting candles and talking about our favourite ships on the second edition of I So Wish. Join Zama, and our super special guests Awodwa (@awodwamambi) and Dintho-Tsohle (@dinthotsohle), as they take a look at the Lovers suggested couples. We'll be looking at Luna Lovegood + Neville Longbottom, Caroline + Klaus, Sherlock + Watson, Angela + Dwight, and many more. Be sure to submit your own couples and ships on our Twitter @ StarringCupid. Follow for more content and podcast

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01:06:41

Ep. 10: Beth Harmon (ft. Awodwa)

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2021/04/23

This week we're checking mates (I am so sorry for this one) and looking at chess champion, Beth Harmon. For our first solo subject, from Netflix's The Queen's Gambit, we're talking about her relationships with Harry, Benny, and Townes. We've invited Awodwa Mambi - friend of the show and friend of ours - to chat about one of her favourite 2020 shows. Find out how Harry was hopelessly in love, why Benny and Beth were too different, and what it is about Townes that makes Zama & Awodwa swoon. This

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01:24:12

Ep. 9: Helen + Bob Parr (ft. Sam)

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2021/04/16

This week we're being incredible and looking at the superhero duo Helen and Bob Parr, from Pixar's iconic The Incredibles. Find out why Zama (and Sam) love these movies, how Bob grows from his mistakes, and why Helen deserved a break from being a super mom. Our battle this week pits two very special married couples against each other. Be sure to vote for your favourite couple on our Twitter poll @ StarringCupid. Follow for more content and podcast updates.

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00:45:34

Ep. 8: Kat + Patrick

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2021/04/09

This week we're taming the shrew and looking at Kat Stratford and Patrick Verona, from the Shakespearean hit 10 Things I Hate About You. Find out why this movie is so beloved to this day, how Kat's attitude was justified, and why it hurts when Patrick messes up. We're getting more English literature in this week's who's your fave featuring two other classics. Be sure to vote for your favourite couple on our Twitter poll @ StarringCupid. Follow for more content and podcast updates.

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00:52:34

Ep. 7: Tracy + Link

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2021/04/02

This week we're not living without love and singing about Tracy Turnblad and Link Larkin, from the hit musical Hairspray. Find out why Tracy differs from the norm, why Link needed to step up, and how the power of singing and dancing changes everything. We've got more musical sweethearts battling it out in this week's Who's Your Fave. Don't forget to vote on our Twitter poll @ StarringCupid.

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00:47:31

Ep. 6: Leslie + Scott

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2021/03/26

This week we're playing basketball and dribbling men as we look at Leslie Wright and Scott McKnight, from Just Wright. Find out why Zama thinks Leslie is awesome, how Hollywood only loves undesirable women when they're beneficial, and what this story does better than the average fan fiction. In this week's who's your fave it's all about crushing on popstars and has-beens. Be sure to vote for your favourite couple on our Twitter poll @ StarringCupid. Follow for more content and podcast updates.

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01:02:21

Ep. 5: Sophie + Howl

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2021/02/26

This week we're defeating witches and talking about the magical duo that is Sophie Hatter and Howl Jenkins, from Howl's Moving Castle. We'll be looking at both the Miyazaki film and Jones book it was adapted from. Find out why Zama adores both versions of the story, how Sophie grows from this adventure, and how Howl (haha) meets his match in Sophie. We take the theme further in our Studio Ghibli edition of who's your fave. A lovely send off as we take a short production break. Follow us on Twitter @

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00:57:28

Ep. 4: Ellie + Aster + Paul

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2021/02/19

This week we're being bold with Ellie Chu, Aster Flores and Paul Munsky, from Netflix's The Half of It. Find out which different forms of love they touch on, why Ellie and Aster are the queer story we also need, and how Paul and Ellie's friendship builds them up. Who's your fave battle this week pits queer high school crushes against each other. Follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates and polls.

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00:46:46

Ep. 3: Julianne + Michael

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2021/02/15

This week we're bricking our best friend and looking at the love between Julianne (Jules) Potter and Michael O'Neal, from My Best Friend's Wedding. Find out why Zama adores this film, if Jules did this for love or winning, and why meddling should be the last option. It's a Julia Roberts showdown in this week's who's your fave. Follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates and polls. We hope you had a lovely Valentine's day or, to some of us, a great 14th of Feb.

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01:05:04

Ep. 2: Katara + Aang (ft. Dintho-Tsohle)

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2021/02/08

This week we're mastering all four elements and looking at Katara and Aang, from Avatar: The Last Airbender. We're joined by a friend of the show and fellow Avatar enthusiast, Dintho-Tsohle (@dinthotsohle) to help Zama express how great the series was. Find out why the new memes brought us joy, why we're not totally convinced by this couple, and how their shared experience affected their story. This week's who's your fave battle pits conflicting nations against one another. Follow us on Twitter @

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00:55:29

Ep. 1: Louisa + Will (ft. Nasiphi)

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2021/02/01

This week we're exploring the complexities of Louisa Clark and Will Traynor, from Me Before You. We're joined by a friend of the podcast and big sister, Nasiphi (@ SipzandThingz) to help sort through it. Find out how appropriate casting affects how people are represented, why their relationship wasn't very healthy, and why love doesn't always have to be the answer. We take the book adaptations theme further in this week's who's your fave. CW: there are mentions of suicide. Follow us on Twitter @

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00:50:20

Festive Special: Love Actually

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2020/12/21

This week we feel it in our fingers, we feel it in our toes, Christmas is all around, and we're looking at the festive classic, Love Actually. Join Zama as she discusses the Downing Street romance, the office affair, and the unrequited crush. Find out why Natalie and David are adorable, what makes Harry's affair so bad, and why Zama was rooting for Sarah and Karl. In who's your fave we have another internal battle, be sure to vote for your winner in our Twitter poll. Happy holidays from the Starring

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00:40:37

Spooky Special Pt. 4: Morticia + Gomez

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2020/10/31

We've reached the end of the Spooky Special. This week we're hanging out with the spookiest family around and talking about Morticia and Gomez Addams. Find out how this couple differs from the norm, why Gomez's love is heart warming, and how Morticia is exactly the kind of person he needs. From everyone at Starring Cupid co., a very happy Halloween to everyone. Follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates on episodes and season 3.

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01:07:29

Spooky Special Pt. 3: Leti + Tic (ft. Koketso)

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2020/10/30

This week we're going back to 1950 to fight monsters and racism. We're talking about Leti and Tic from HBO's Lovecraft Country. Joining us to analyse we have Koketso, a friend of the show and host of The Clueless 20s Podcast. Find out why we swoon over Tic, what makes their relationship so wonderful, and how Leti deserved more from Tic at times. We want to hear how everyone else feels about the different romantic pairings in this show.

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00:38:20

Spooky Special Pt. 2: Sally + Jack

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2020/10/28

This week we're going to Halloweentown to talk about Sally and Jack Skellington, from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Find out why you can't help but like Jack, how Sally was the saviour love interest, and what makes this film so special to Zama. If you're a fan of this spooky kid-friendly, we have possible movie suggestions for you. Follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid for more.

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00:44:45

Spooky Special Pt. 1: Dani + Christian (ft. Sam)

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2020/10/26

This week we're getting festive and celebrating Halloween. Join us on the first episode of a 4 part Spooky Szn Special. We're having a good time in Sweden with Dani and Christian, from Midsommar. Our producer, Sam, is in the SC studio to rave about this film and remind everyone that he had to force Zama to watch it. Find out why Zama the Cowardly Girl enjoyed this, why Christian is top 2 worst cinematic boyfriends, and how horror movies are subtly more romantic than you think.

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00:39:46

Ep. 10: Sally + Harry

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2020/10/12

This week we're only just friends with Sally Albright and Harry Burns, from When Sally Met Harry. Sorry, from When Harry Met Sally. Find out why this is Zama's no. 1 rom com, how this pair just wasn't seeing it, and why movie love has to be a long game. We push this narrative further in this week's best friends to lovers battle of Who's Your Fave. Thank you for a wonderful season 2. Follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates and more.

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01:02:06

Ep. 9: Good Girls special (ft. Thando & Zolile)

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2020/10/09

This week we're making money moves and raving about the ladies from Netflix's Good Girls. We're looking at Beth & Dean, Ruby & Stan, and Annie & Greg. Friends of the show, Thando and Zolile, join us in the SC studio to help Zama get through it. Find out why we dislike Dean, why Ruby struck gold with Stan, and why Annie deserves way better options. We turn this discussion into this week's Who's Your Fave battle.

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