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The Rom Complex

Sam Frontera and Shelby Schwieterman

Which came first, the romantic comedy or our messed up ways of thinking about love and relationships? Each week Sam Frontera and Shelby Schwieterman break down the romcom tropes that make their hearts sing and the ones that need to be tuned up. Listen to them talk about how these movies affected their relationships–for better and for worse.

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198. A Walk to Remember: Revisited

The Rom Complex ·

2024/01/18

As we approach our 200th episode, we're revisiting the movies we discussed in the very first episode of the The Rom Complex. First up is A Walk to Remember (2002). We chat about what makes us cry, the difference between a reverend and a preacher, and how nice it would be for someone to remember the things we say in passing. Things we say on a podcast, perhaps?

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00:52:46

197. The Bishop's Wife: Once I was Madly in Love with...

The Rom Complex ·

2023/12/28

We're closing out the year with The Bishop's Wife (1947). We discuss angelic rizz, throwing things at kids, and why you gotta keep your wife happy. We're taking a short break, but will be back in the new year!

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00:57:53

196. Exmas: Who Wouldn't Love Spending Christmas with...

The Rom Complex ·

2023/12/21

We've got another new one for you with Exmas (2023) starring (one of) the guy(s) Sam's obsessed with. We talk romcom jobs, the Olsen twins, and the shape of a goat's eye.

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00:58:04

195. Meet Me in St. Louis: From my Heart a Song of Love

The Rom Complex ·

2023/12/14

What do we know about the movie this week? Well, it was made in 1944, set in 1903, and called Meet Me in St. Louis. We're pretty sure it's set in St. Louis. Beyond that, it's anyone's guess!

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194. The Family Stone: Isn't There Anybody That Loves...

The Rom Complex ·

2023/12/07

Do you remember the year 2005? We sure do. Sort of. We remember the movie The Family Stone, at least! We talk bodily functions, family rules, and whether we'd be an art couple or a bar couple. Happy December!

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00:58:18

193. The Switch: You're in Love with the Mother of...

The Rom Complex ·

2023/11/30

I already typed this once, then deleted it, and I don't remember what I said! Something about closing out No No November with The Switch (2010). The big No No here is having kids, ew! The one in this movie is actually pretty cute though.

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192. Christmas Is Canceled: I Don't Always Love...

The Rom Complex ·

2023/11/24

James couldn't help but bring us another weird one with 2021's Christmas Is Canceled. Be sure to check out Darling Homebody at https://www.darlinghomebody.com/

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191. No Hard Feelings: No Disrespect. He Loves Cougars.

The Rom Complex ·

2023/11/16

Wow, it’s the year 2023 and we are talking about No Hard Feelings, a movie that came out this same year. What are the odds? We talk about fully nude fights, staying...

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190. The Accidental Husband: Anybody Can Fall in Love

The Rom Complex ·

2023/11/09

We’re kickin’ off No-No November with a slew of bad decisions including hacking the courts, getting drunk with strange men, and having a baby EW. Oh, I should mention, we’re talking about...

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00:56:18

189. Fresh: That’s Surrender. That’s Love.

The Rom Complex ·

2023/10/26

Things are getting spooky and, dare I say, tasty? as we discuss 2022’s Fresh, starring our boy Sebastian Stab. Sam trash talks men, as per usual, and Shelby describes the best way...

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00:57:35

188. The Witches of Eastwick: He Will Take Their Love...

The Rom Complex ·

2023/10/19

Guess what, we’re sick in the head! And that’s why we’re happy to bring you this week’s episode concerning The Witches of Eastwick (1987). We discuss magic spells, tea parties, and why...

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187. Bewitched: I Love That Show. Is That the One...

The Rom Complex ·

2023/10/12

This week we’re dipping into magic–movie magic, that is–with 2005’s Bewitched. Listen, there is a certain magic in bad movies, just as there’s a certain magic in, like, a rotting piece of...

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00:58:54

186. Moonstruck: When you love Them They Drive You...

The Rom Complex ·

2023/10/05

Awwooooooo! We’re howlin’ because it’s October and we are getting Moonstruck (1987). We’re also howlin’ at sweaty, unsettled Nic Cage. Is this the sexiest movie of all time?

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00:55:55

185. The Sweetest Thing: What a Lovely Ride

The Rom Complex ·

2023/09/28

We’re back in 2002 (oh no!) with The Sweetest Thing, and Shelby’s feeling gay about it. We talk raunch, road trips, and realizing you’re finishing with a phase of your life.

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184. What If/The F Word: Love Is Just an All-Purpose...

The Rom Complex ·

2023/09/21

It’s a shorter one this week as we follow the escapades of a cowardly man in What If (2013), also known as The F Word. We talk about friends turning to lovers,...

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183. Flipped

The Rom Complex ·

2023/09/14

Say it with me: SHE. FALLS. FIRST. HE. FALLS. HARDER. We watched Flipped (2010), so of course we talk about waiting around for someone who’s not into you, salmonella, and what it’s...

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00:56:43

182. Bros: It Doesn’t Make You Look Weak to Love Someone

The Rom Complex ·

2023/09/07

Bros (2022) is a movie, and we watched it! How much did we like it? We’ll let you know in the episode. Please don’t blab to Billy!

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00:48:38

181. Barefoot: You Just Love People ‘Cause You Love...

The Rom Complex ·

2023/08/24

Barefoot (2014) is a great movie if you’d like to see Evan Rachel Wood’s feet. We discuss those tootsies, what kind of house pet we’d each be, and what JK Simmons does...

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00:55:28

180. Never Been Kissed: I Think I Am in Love with You

The Rom Complex ·

2023/08/17

We’re back in high school AGAIN, this time with our close personal friend Drew Barrymore in Never Been Kissed (1999). We discuss the horrors of high school, how horrible high school is,...

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179. Crazy Rich Asians: No One Loves Free Stuff More...

The Rom Complex ·

2023/08/10

It’s a blast from the recent past as we discuss 2018’s Crazy Rich Asians. Sam and I figure out we probably aren’t the first choice of dates for rich people, but that’s...

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