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Love at First Screening

Chelsea Ciccone & Madison Hill

An examination of classic tropes and iconic characters pits connoisseur against cynic—one romantic comedy at a time. The cinematic world of love and laughter had rom-com enthusiast Madison head over heels from the time Harry met Sally. For genre skeptic Chelsea, however, it’s been a grueling enemies-to-lovers plot. In Love at First Screening, Madison introduces Chelsea to all the fan-favorite love stories she’s never wanted to watch. One friend’s passion might be the other’s displeasure, but doesn’t

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01:22:53

The Ghosts of LAFS Past: A Season One Retrospective

Love at First Screening ·

2023/01/18

In this bonus episode, our very tired cohosts say a fond farewell to Season One with the help of a few very special guests, listeners (aka LAFSters) like you! Chelsea and Madison rank the 13 films they watched this season from best to worst (or most favorite to least favorite), consider the impassioned perspectives of LAFSters, and share their hopes for Season Two. Connect With Us - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveatfirstscreening/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLAFSPod - Email:

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01:13:57

Rom-Com Respawn: Blade (1998)

Love at First Screening ·

2023/01/11

In the first bonus episode of Love at First Screening, Madison and Chelsea veer away from rom-coms and watch vampire-superhero action flick Blade (1998). Chelsea finally gets to experience joy while watching a movie for the first time in too long and Madison quickly dashes it by taking a perfectly good 90’s action film and insisting they turn it into a rom-com. They said it couldn’t be done; however, our hosts manage to do the impossible and they make Blade romantic…ish. At the very least, it has a

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01:28:33

New Year, End of an Era? (When Harry Met Sally)

Love at First Screening ·

2022/12/28

In the season finale of Love at First Screening, Madison reluctantly introduces Chelsea to When Harry Met Sally (1989). Featuring an unprecedented number of food-related tangents (pickles, grapes, soup, etc.), are our cohosts avoiding an inevitable ending (to their friendship)? Or are they just hungry? Chelsea may lament the fact that Sally ever met Harry, but listeners will thank whatever deity they believe in that 19-year-old Madison met a redhead with credentials. In between a couple of

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01:30:27

Surviving the Holidays: Don’t Be So Goddamn Nosey...

Love at First Screening ·

2022/12/21

This week on LAFS, our hosts literally and metaphorically go home for the holidays with Single All The Way—Chelsea’s reverse episode pick. They remind everyone that unlike Rudolph, your nose doesn’t need to be in anything this holiday season. Keep an eye out in 2024 for a Rae Dunn collaboration with our “Don’t Be So Goddamn Nosey” merch! If you like Christmas movies, this is one to add to the list as you keep repeating “If we make it through December” under your breath like you’re rehearsing a Merle

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01:21:44

'Tis the Season to Fa la la la Fall for Jack Black...

Love at First Screening ·

2022/12/14

Now entering their yuletide era, our hosts welcome Madison's sister Serena to help usher in the pod's exciting lineup of holiday content with The Holiday (2006)...note that definite article, folks. Between Chelsea's jokes (threats?) to replace Madison with a new cohost, the duo yearns for Kate Winslet's idyllic cottage, argues about Jack Black's unusual venture outside wacky comedies, and attempts to crown this film "the least problematic rom-com." Our resident cynic may start out an aspiring

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01:38:41

Sugar, Butter, Guillermo: A Ratatouille Prequel...

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2022/12/07

In their tenth episode, Chelsea and Madison welcome Emma to the show to watch Simply Irresistable. The Sarah Michelle Gellar flick features everything you want in a movie: magic crabs, sexy vanilla clouds, suspenders, and paper airplanes. Listen as Chelsea valiantly fights for crab recognition in the film and beyond as Emma advises how to properly crook one's finger and feign temporary hearing loss to score the man of your dreams. Madison fears they may lose their sponsorship and her close

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00:58:57

New Episode Launches, McConaughey Doesn’t (Failure to...

Love at First Screening ·

2022/11/30

Alright, alright, alright! After a heated debate about sandwiches, Chelsea and Madison enter Matthew McConaughey's rom-com era with Failure to Launch (2006). The conversation twists and turns through the perils of weaponized incompetence, inappropriate footwear, and their decided love for the true hero of this film: Kit (Zooey Deschanel). While this episode is unsponsored, a first for the pod, Madison has set out to woo a mattress company; but if nothing should come of it, she has certainly gained

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01:22:50

Entering Our Val-lain Era (The Birdcage)

Love at First Screening ·

2022/11/23

In light of the recent violence that took place at Club Q in Colorado Springs, Madison and Chelsea wanted to make sure listeners had access to ways they can support the victims and their families. As always, LAFS loves and stands with the LGBTQIA+ community. If you are able to lend support, we highly encourage it. Please remember you can always support the LGBTQIA+ community by amplyfying queer voices, taking action in your communities, and by supporting legislation and representatives that are

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01:16:03

Bean Burritos and the Hetero Agenda (Straight Up)

Love at First Screening ·

2022/11/16

Chelsea steers the pod into uncharted waters as cohost Madison steps back from the helm and the duo embarks on their first reverse episode! The show's resident cynic brings 2019's Straight Up into the ring, but can her unconventional pick hold its own against the rom-com canon's heavy hitters? Madison has a brief crisis about not vetting this week's sponsor; Chelsea theorizes about the impending When Harry Met Sally calamity; and together, they'll decide if this heartwarming, queer love story has

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01:11:15

Star Crossed Lovers and a Jilted Other (Rosaline)

Love at First Screening ·

2022/11/09

Chelsea and Madison apologize profusely to the listener that recommended they watch Rosaline (2022). The film had plenty of potential to squander and our hosts sighed their way through their commentary. Madison discusses the issues with beating old material into the ground. Chelsea explores the pitfalls of not taking more creative risks. They rewrite the entire plot of the movie and make it much more enjoyable. Moral of the story, recommenders beware. This episode is also brought to you by a

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01:01:37

A Plot Only Southerners Could Love? (Sweet Home Alabama)

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2022/11/02

Opinions clash in the recording studio this week as co-hosts Chelsea and Madison dig into Sweet Home Alabama (2002). Is this Hallmark-esque Reese Witherspoon flick really as sweet as tea in the South? Come along for the ride as they detour into Madison’s family gossip, bovine facts and figures, and a decades-long mystery regarding anvils. But at the very least, if nothing else comes of the conversation ahead, Chelsea hopes you Google dairy. Connect With Us - Instagram:

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01:12:00

Tonight on America’s Most Wanted with John Walsh...

Love at First Screening ·

2022/10/26

In the fourth episode of Love at First Screening, co-hosts Chelsea and Madison dive into the 1999 film Never Been Kissed to discuss the multitude of crimes they witness throughout the film, the preservation of the hot English teacher trope, WCW heavyweight champion David Arquette, and casual arson (promo code loveatfirstscreening). Connect With Us - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveatfirstscreening/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLAFSPod - Email:

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01:08:06

My Fair Sex Worker: Eliza Doolittle on Hollywood...

Love at First Screening ·

2022/10/19

Chelsea, Madison, and a special guest take a trip to Beverly Hills circa 1990 with Pretty Woman.Together, they'll dissect the gray area that emerges as sexual transaction leads to romantic attraction, the importance of butt doubles and intimacy coordinators in Hollywood, and one very unsexy kiss between Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Special thanks to this episode's guest, Marissa Ciccone! Find her on TikTok and Instagram (@marissa_cicc97). Connect With Us - Instagram:

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01:03:48

If Music Be the Food of Love, Play Hugh Grant (Music...

Love at First Screening ·

2022/10/12

In the second episode of Love at First Screening, co-hosts Chelsea and Madison dive into the 2007 film Music and Lyrics to discuss Hugh Grant's hip thrusts, Drew Barrymore's excellence, and if this movie even counts as a romantic comedy after all. Connect With Us - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveatfirstscreening/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLAFSPod - Email: loveatfirstscreening@gmail.com Production - Hosts: Chelsea Ciccone and Madison Hill - Music: Madison Hill - Artwork: Chelsea

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00:58:25

A New Podcast Is Waiting in Your Inbox (You've Got Mail)

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2022/10/05

In the first-ever episode of Love at First Screening, co-hosts Chelsea and Madison dive into the 1998 film You've Got Mail to debate corporate greed, the death of independent bookstores, and a (romantic?) digital correspondence during the early days of AOL. Connect With Us - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveatfirstscreening/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLAFSPod - Email: loveatfirstscreening@gmail.com Production - Hosts: Chelsea Ciccone and Madison Hill - Music: Madison Hill - Artwork:

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