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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

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00:38:59

Ep. 8: Jane + John

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2020/10/05

This week we're trying to eliminate our spouse alongside Jane and John, from Mr & Mrs Smith. Find out what makes this romance action hybrid work, why this couple needed this experience, and how this changes their marriage. Our weekly battle has two spy spouses going head to head for the title of Your Fave.

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00:41:15

Ep. 7: Jasmine + Aladdin

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2020/10/02

This week we're taking a carpet ride to a whole new world with Princess Jasmine and Aladdin, from Disney's Aladdin. We tackle the debate of live actions vs original stories with this classic couple. Find out why Aladdin is the ultimate gone boy, how they start off on the right foot, and why Zama thinks they're one of the good ones. We take this week's theme further in the battle. Make sure to vote on our Twitter poll and let us know how you feel about live actions.

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00:31:34

Ep. 6: Kena + Ziki

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2020/09/28

This week we're being "friends" and talking about Kena and Ziki, from Rafiki. Find out why this couple gives Zama so much joy, why we need these stories, and how unfair the star crossed lovers trope is. Gloves are off and Who's Your Fave is taking a backseat this week. Instead, we focus on other African LGBTQ+ projects. Follow us @ StarringCupid on Twitter for more.

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00:47:42

Ep. 5: Rosie + Alex (ft. Anelisa)

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2020/09/25

This week we're falling for our friends and talking about Rosie Dunne and Alex Stewart from Love, Rosie. We're joined by a friend of the show, Anelisa Fikeni, who graces us with her thoughts as our first in-studio guest. Find out how we feel about the friends to lovers trope, why Anelisa says you must confess your feelings, and what makes this pair work. Who's Your Fave celebrates movies adapted from books with our two romantic leads going head to head. Don't forget to vote on our Twitter poll

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00:33:10

Ep. 4: Pepper + Tony

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2020/09/21

This week we're Iron Man...fans and talking about Pepper Potts and Tony Stark. Find out why they were missing that special C word, how Pepper has to be the responsible one, and how they're still better than other MCU pairings. We have a mini Avengers civil war in the Who's Your Fave battle featuring the worthy ones. Follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid for the latest updates and our polls.

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00:48:29

Ep. 3: Rachel + Nick (ft. Luluology)

Starring Cupid ·

2020/09/18

This week we're looking wealthy and chatting about Rachel Chu and Nick Young, from the blockbuster Crazy Rich Asians. We're joined by the lovely, romantic host of Luluology - Lulu_wendaba - to chat about this gorgeous film. Find out why we both love Nick Young, why this representation is important, and why we respect Eleanor. This week's Who's Your Fave pits evil in-laws against each other, remember to vote.

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00:33:54

Ep. 2: Noni + Max

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2020/09/14

We're taking a look at local films with Noni and Max from Netflix's Seriously Single. Find out why we need characters like Noni, what three C's make for a good rom com, and why Zama finds this enjoyable. Follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid for the Who's Your Fave poll between more South African romantic comedies.

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00:34:37

Ep. 1: Rue + Jules

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2020/09/11

We're back for season 2 (you're going to hear that a lot). We're kicking off with a bicycle ride around with Rue and Jules from HBO's Euphoria. Find out why Rules had so much potential, how writers portray the friends to lovers trope, and why Zama is on the fence. Featuring plenty of anti-Nate promo. Don't forget to vote for Who's Your Fave on our Twitter and Instagram polls. Follow us on @StarringCupid for updates and hints for the next episode.

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00:27:16

I So Wish Pt. 1

Starring Cupid ·

2020/08/15

A bonus episode based on all the ships and canons we wish we got to see. Join Zama as she analyses these potential couples and which ships get her seal of approval. Thank you for being with us for 10 episodes. See you next season.

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00:42:32

Ep. 10: Chiron + Kevin

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2020/08/14

This week we're figuring out who we are alongside Chiron and Kevin, from the Best Picture winning film Moonlight, in our season 1 finale. Find out why we need to see these stories, how Chiron gets flustered around Kevin, and why Zama calls this a cinematic painting. Who's Your Fave is an Oscar nominated battle featuring couples from Hidden Figures and Fences. Follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid for the poll and updates, like when season 2 shall be returning.

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00:31:57

Ep. 9: Fiona + Shrek

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2020/08/10

This week we're getting out of the swamp to discuss Fiona and Shrek, from DreamWorks' Shrek. Find out why this is in Zama's top ten movies, how they touch on desirability, and what "C" word this couple was missing. Who's Your Fave is another Disney royals battle featuring other imprisoned princesses. Follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid for the poll and updates on the podcast.

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00:32:44

Ep. 8: Clementine + Joel

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2020/08/07

This week we're chasing our exes as we look at Clementine and Joel from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Find out why they support the soul mate theory, why Clem is an amazing love interest, and how Joel fought for this relationship. Our "who's your fave?" pits our lead actors against each other. Follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid for the poll and updates.

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00:31:45

Ep. 7: Ilsa + Rick

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2020/08/03

This week we're heading back to the past to review a cinematic classic, Ilsa and Rick from Casablanca. Find out why love triangles usually suck, what made these two make sense, and how to let love go when it's time. This week's poll is throuple against throuple. Let us know how you feel about love triangles and vote on our Twitter account @StarringCupid.

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00:32:09

Ep. 6: David + Patrick

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2020/07/31

This week we're taking a detour to Schitt's Creek to talk about David Rose and Patrick Brewer. Find out why this show brings Zama great joy, how David deserves this love story, and why their intimacy is wonderful to see. We have a local Who's Your Fave battle that Johnny would not approve. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid for updates and weekly polls.

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00:34:39

Ep. 5: Evelyn + Lee

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2020/07/27

This week we stopped being cowardly to talk about Evelyn and Lee Abbott, from the box office hit "A Quiet Place". Find out why scaredy cat Zama appreciates this film, how the couple display affection beyond words, and why this is more heartbreaking than scary. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid and on Tumblr @starringcupidpodcast. New episodes every Monday and Friday.

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00:51:07

Ep. 4: Ramona + Scott (ft. Samkelo)

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2020/07/24

This week we have our first non-romantic movie couple, from Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Ramona Flowers and Scott Pilgrim. I'm joined by my good friend and the show's producer, Samkelo Ngema, because we both enjoyed this film and anything Edgar Wright related. Find out how Scott was way too messy, why Zama supports "gone boy" moments, and why we're both in lesbians with Wright's directing. New episodes now dropping every Monday AND Friday. Follow us on @StarringCupid on Twitter for updates.

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00:31:04

Ep. 3: Tiana + Naveen

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2020/07/20

This week we're discussing Disney royals Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen, from The Princess and the Frog. Find out why Zama admires their froggy love story, how it was almost a racist mess, and why Tiana deserves more than Disney gave her.

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00:34:51

Ep.2: Lara Jean + Peter

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2020/07/13

This week we take a look at internet breaking sensation, Covinsky, from the Netflix hit To All The Boys I've Loved Before. Find out why Zama can't say Kavinsky without giggling, relates so much to Lara Jean, and the importance of chemistry.

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00:00:48

Here is Starring Cupid

Starring Cupid ·

2020/07/11

Romance. Some love it, others hate it, most people are indifferent. But how do they feel about on screen romance? Join your host, ZamaDotX - a hopeless romantic who likes talking about movies - as she dissects and analyses couples and romantic pairing from Film and TV.

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00:12:32

Ep. 1: Welcome to Starring Cupid

Starring Cupid ·

2020/07/11

Welcome to Starring Cupid. An introductory episode where Zama (@Zamadotx) explains what the podcast is. We look at why she is only looking at romantic relationships, what qualifies her to speak about this, and who is the person behind the voice. More updates to be posted on the official Twitter page @StarringCupid. Subscribe for more episodes coming soon.

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