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PODCAST

Movies That Played Us

Kait Valdez & Victoria Dunn

"Movies That Played Us" is a lively, irreverent podcast where two opinionated 30-somethings, Kait Valdez and Victoria Dunn, dive headfirst into the world of romantic comedies. Armed with wildly different life experiences and identities, they unpack how these iconic (and sometimes absurd) films have shaped their expectations of love, dating, and partnership. From the grand gestures to the questionable meet-cutes, no trope goes unexamined, and no character escapes their sharp, hilarious critique.

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

102:22

Fever Pitch

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/10/30

On this episode of Movies That Played Us, Kait and Victoria are discussing the 2005 baseball-centric romcom, Fever Pitch, starring Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore. Tune in to hear what we think of the relationship depicted between our two main characters, hear Kait try their hand at a Boston accent and find out what Victoria's breaking point would be in a relationship with Michael B. Jordan.

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106:25

10 Things I Hate About You

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/10/07

On this episode, Kait and Victoria talk about millennial classic, 10 Things I Hate About You. Join us as we delve into the bad behavior of some beloved characters and discuss whether or not the movie set us up for failure in our romantic lives. Also, find out what we think it might look like to actually date some of the characters in real life.

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121:09

Two Can Play That Game

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/09/23

In this episode of Movies That Played Us, Kait and Victoria put Vivica A. Fox’s dating rulebook under the microscope with the 2001 rom-com Two Can Play That Game. We’re talking power plays, mind games, and whether the “10-day strategy” holds up in real life—or if it’s just a one-way ticket to a messy situationship.

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110:46

500 Days of Summer

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/08/20

On this week's episode, it's Victoria's birthday pick and we are revisiting an old favorite from a time gone by, the late 2000s. Tune in to find out if 500 Days of Summer (starring Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt) stands the test of time or did in fact play us in our late teens/early 20s. Also, Kait reads Victoria three possible date outcomes with a few of the characters.

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110:49

Fire Island

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/07/29

This week, Kait and Victoria are taking a little vacation to Fire Island as we continue with the summer fun and Kait pays homage to the queer community again. Listen as we discuss all the ways this movie did not, in fact, play us and hear some very fun takes on how it might look to date some of the characters.

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110:49

Couple's Retreat

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/07/16

This week, Kait and Victoria are diving into Couple's Retreat. A movie from 2009 with much to discuss when it comes to the portrayal of love and relationships. Tune in to hear how tough this movie is to digest and find out what Victoria thinks it might look like to date some of the characters.

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105:13

Imagine Me & You

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/06/20

In honor of pride month, this week, Kait and Victoria are discussing the 2005 queer romcom Imagine Me & You. Starring Piper Perabo and Lena Headey. Tune in to find out how this movie stack up against it heterosexual counterparts and see what we think it would look like to date some of the characters.

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101:02

27 Dresses

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/06/03

This week Kait and Victoria commemorate the kick-off of wedding season with 2008's 27 Dresses starring Katherine Heigl, James Marden and Ed Burns. While this movie didn't damage us, we of course had grievances with the rush of the courtships and ya know... the lies!

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104:17

Never Been Kissed

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/05/20

This week, Kait and Victoria are taking on a classic rom-com from the late 90s, Never Been Kissed. Tune in to heat their thoughts on how this movie played a generation by leaning into some very toxic power dynamics.

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109:03

It Happened One Night

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/05/07

In honor of the Turner Classic Movie Festival in LA, Kait and Victoria do a deep dive on much lauded Best Picture - Frank Capra's 1933 romantic comedy "It Happened One Night" starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert.

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114:01

Titanic

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/04/22

In honor of the anniversary of it's sinking last week, on this episode Kait and Victoria are discussing the 1997 classic Oscar Winning film, Titanic. Listen as these two millennials deal with their deeply ingrained feelings about this movie and find out which character Victoria picks as her date. We promise it will be a night to remember.

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110:47

Sweet Home Alabama

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/04/08

This week, Kait and Victoria take a trip down memory lane with 2002's Sweet Home Alabama—but it’s not all southern charm and glassblowing dreams. They are pretty miffed by the romantic themes of this movie.

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107:54

Can't Buy Me Love

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/03/27

As a follow-up to last episode on Love Don't Cost a Thing, Kait and Victoria are delving into its source material this week with an in depth discussion of the 80s classic, Can't Buy Me Love, starring Patrick Dempsey. Tune in to find out how it stacks up against its remake and hear what it might be like to date some of the main characters.

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103:22

Love Don't Cost a Thing

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/03/12

This episode Kait and Victoria dive into 2003's "Can't Buy Me Love" remake - "Love Don't Cost a Thing" starring Nick Cannon and Christina Milian. This offering is quite the deviation from the source material. Listen in how Kait and Victoria were disappointed, but luckily unscathed by the lessons this rom-com taught.

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106:56

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/02/25

Kait and Victoria are back again this week to discuss another early 2000's favorite, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Tune in to find out how this film stacks up to scrutiny and which of the characters bags a date with Victoria.

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126:35

Love & Basketball

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/02/12

In honor of Black History Month - Victoria takes the lead on the deep dive into a movie that specifically traumatized her and set her up for failure in her love life.

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113:13

Notting Hill

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/01/31

Rounding out our inaugural Julia Roberts trilogy is an in-depth discussion of Notting Hill. Join us to hear our many, many thoughts and find out which character Victoria picks to date. If you like what you hear don't forget to follow us!IG: @MoviesThatPlayedUsPodTikTok: @MoviesThatPlayedUsPod

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78:51

My Best Friend's Wedding

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/01/28

We continue our ride through Julia Roberts biggest rom com hits - next up My Best Friends Wedding. Boy oh boy, do we have thoughts! If you like what you hear don't forget to follow us!IG: @MoviesThatPlayedUsPodTikTok: @MoviesThatPlayedUsPod

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85:06

Pretty Woman

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/01/28

In the inaugural episode, Kait and Victoria embark on their rom com journey with several Julia Roberts films - first up, Pretty Woman. Follow us if you like what you hear!IG: @MoviesThatPlayedUsPodTikTok: @MoviesThatPlayedUsPod

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1:29

Movies That Played Us (Official Trailer)

Movies That Played Us ·

2025/01/27

Besties Kait Valdez and Victoria Dunn have a LOT of opinions about rom-coms! Each week on The Movies That Played Us - these friends with very different perspectives will dissect the messages they taught us about relationships, what it would be like to date these characters and how much they messed us up!Because love might not be perfect, but their banter is pretty damn close.

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