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Enemies to Lovers

A married couple with one massive disagreement. Every week, Haikal and CJ dive into the world of romantic comedies - where one is head over heels and the other is absolutely not. She lives for meet-cutes and grand gestures, he rolls his eyes at predictable plot lines. Will passionate debates transform Haikal into a reluctant rom-com convert? Or push CJ into rom-com hatred? Enemies to Lovers is the podcast where love, laughs and loathing collide.

tv & film film reviews

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OMG! Oh My Girl

Enemies to Lovers ·

2025/03/18

This 2022 Thai rom-com follows two friends caught in life's frustrating cycle of missed connections and bad timing. Haikal and CJ dive into Thailand's brilliant approach to humor (that fart joke!), the refreshingly realistic portrayal of modern relationships through social media, and why the missing romance might actually be the point. Listen as they debate whether a love story without a clear resolution makes for brilliant storytelling or just leaves you wanting more—much like the

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01:25:03

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Enemies to Lovers ·

2025/02/14

College best friends navigate love, friendship, and destiny in Bollywood classic "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" (1998), as first-time viewer CJ and lifelong fan Haikal debate this beloved romantic epic. The hosts can't stop gushing about "the aura!" of stars Kajol and Rani Mukerji, while lovingly roasting everything from questionable basketball scenes to that infamous Polo Sport shirt that took three hours to purchase. Their playful analysis weaves between nostalgic '90s fashion

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01:18:36

Love, Divided

Enemies to Lovers ·

2025/01/21

Netflix's Spanish romance "Love Divided" (2024) tests whether love can bloom between neighbors who've never met face-to-face. CJ brings insights from the French original while Haikal questions suspicious apartment aesthetics, leading to heated debates about everything from pet names to European architecture. Between accidental Antonio Banderas comparisons and an MVP cat actor, our hosts explore what gets lost (and found) in translation.Timestamp: (00:00) - Introduction (04:05) -

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01:10:54

Hit Man

Enemies to Lovers ·

2025/01/11

A professor-turned-fake-hitman finds unlikely romance in "Hit Man" (2023), sparking CJ and Haikal's heated debate about mixing murder with meet-cutes. Between Haikal's law enforcement fact-checks and CJ's theory about this being a "romantic comedy for straight men," our hosts can't decide if dark humor love stories like this should exist. And really, is it that weird to like bird watching? Spoilers ahead!Timestamp: (00:00) - Introduction (05:58) - The Good Bits (18:00) - The Weird Bits (41:15) -

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01:02:19

While You Were Sleeping

Enemies to Lovers ·

2025/01/04

Sandra Bullock's lonely ticket collector gets tangled in a Christmas case of mistaken identity in "While You Were Sleeping" (1995). CJ and Haikal dive into this holiday rom-com classic, debating '90s fashion disasters and perfectly-timed slapstick moments. Between one host's shocking Sandra Bullock/Michael Jackson comparison and their shared love of fake family Christmases, this charming comedy proves some lies are worth telling. Timestamp: (00:00) - Introduction (03:50) - The Bad Bits (14:10) - The

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01:21:47

Last Christmas

Enemies to Lovers ·

2025/01/04

A modern take on George Michael's classic song turns into 2019's most baffling holiday film. CJ and Haikal watch "Last Christmas," where even Emilia Clarke and Michelle Yeoh can't quite explain why they're discussing 1999 Yugoslavia during Christmas. Between praising Henry Golding's charm and debating if this is even a rom-com, our hosts try to piece together Emma Thompson's peculiar passion project. Spoilers ahead for the movie that takes "I gave you my heart" literally. Timestamp: (00:00) -

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01:21:58

The Holiday

Enemies to Lovers ·

2024/12/24

Was 2006 really that long ago? CJ and Haikal's watching of “The Holiday” (2006) says yes. Nancy Meyers' rom-com staple lands differently in an era where nobody trusts strangers from the internet, let alone swaps houses with them. Their commentary bounces from the film's gorgeous cast (Jude Law somehow looks perfect even while crying), to its accidental time capsule of gradient websites and indoor smoking, to the eternal question of why Jack Black keeps playing Jack Black. What starts as a cozy movie

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01:08:39

Our Little Secret

Enemies to Lovers ·

2024/12/10

Listen in as Haikal & CJ discuss Lindsay Lohan's latest holiday film "Our Little Secret" (2024), fresh from their Sunday spa date! From mysterious kangaroos at the vet to church services gone hilariously wrong, they break down what makes this childhood-friends-to-exes-to-lovers story surprisingly charming. Hear CJ gush about the magic of Christmas decorations while Haikal questions if we really need that many lights. Featuring heated debates about patient Uber drivers, magical family portraits,

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00:57:14

Hot Frosty

Enemies to Lovers ·

2024/12/02

This week, we're unpacking "Hot Frosty" - a film that's more about meticulously arranged cherries than actual romance. Haikal's convinced the male lead is auditioning for a future Joker role, while CJ can't stop obsessing over the catalog-perfect set design. Is it a love story? Absolutely not. Is it a visual feast with serious production design vibes? Absolutely. Tune in as we break down this film that's equal parts bewildering, mediocre and somewhat fascinating. Timestamp: (00:00) -

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