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If you’re looking for the perfect movie to kick off spooky season, look no further! This week, we’re chatting about Ghost, starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg. It’s equal parts funny, sexy, bizarre, and suspenseful...and somehow, it all works. The film was a major critical and commercial success, earning several Oscar nominations and wins. In true Call Me When They Kiss fashion, we’re breaking down: THOSE iconic pottery and possession scenes Our love for Patrick Swayze and what made him so special Ghost’s impact on pop culture Behind-the-scenes stories and casting decisions Who in the cast really stood out to us (they really stole every scene) How it holds up compared to movies from the same era What we loved and what could have made it better And, of course, we’re leaving you with a Patrick edition of Snog, Marry, Pie and a rating game of “Patrick Swayze If He…” If you haven’t watched this movie yet, now is the perfect time! Add it to your fall watchlist and let us know what you think! Join us next week for our Paranormal Pilots episode, where we’re throwing it back and watching the FOUR pilots of iconic supernatural shows: The Vampire Diaries, Teen Wolf, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Charmed. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow us and leave a five-star review! ⭐️ @callmewhentheykiss Xoxo,CMWTK 💕 Keywords:Ghost, Ghost 1990, Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, whoopi goldberg, Ghost movie, Patrick Swayze movies, romance movies, romantic movies, supernatural romance, 90s movies, 90s romance movies, movie podcast, fall watchlist, halloween movies, october movies, spooky movies, girly halloween, ghost movies

After a long hiatus, we are FINALLY reviewing another romantasy! In "A Fortnight to Forever" by Alycia E. Anderson, Quinn has been cursed by a jealous prince to sleep for 100 years at a time; she is awoken once a century for only two weeks, during which she must find someone to aid on a quest. Only true love can break the curse - but two weeks has never been enough time to fall in love... Mav is an ex-knight with a ruined reputation. When Quinn becomes magically bound to him by her curse, he wants nothing more than to be unbound. But somewhere between Quinn aiding him and Mav aiding her, they begin to find themselves tethered together by more than just a magic spell. This book had lovable characters, whimsical magic, and above all, an excruciatingly slow burn of a love story (just how we like it). And the best part is, we got to hear from the author herself! Alycia E. Anderson joins us in the episode for an insightful interview on her writing process, the inspiration for our favorite parts of the story, and some hot takes on the romantasy genre as a whole. We hope you enjoy, and thank you for listening! Stay tuned for October schedule which will be posted very soon. Follow Alycia! @alyciaeanderson_author Her books are available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fortnight-Forever-Alycia-Anderson/dp/B0FYB8NBTG/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T8fIz_gWh8ft370wle4eniWtDnxVGGsvlnuOu9Q8qAOY37rIZJPyOr_fr2D7XZf0X7gU-QqiXu_Rvy2SLWjCVkgUScSZzVyFSjrKMxZh8ixBrIoPEd-Dp81MgNJOTEYut-aRHyxK1opeja6yEIt837CaTe7ToEbjM60B7XQfWECOXm1brXWvK3fObyTVD32sIYWzQpZ3WtGLOva7_IkQ6VYWgVEXLjLGi11qKzuJIFA.YQqFM9HkXTVaHwqQm89FjMPYWgKe7Mjsl86OSTv3HWM&qid=1790590655&sr=8-1 Keywords: A Fortnight to Forever, Alycia E. Anderson, romantasy, fantasy, romance, genre, book review, author interview, indie author, booktok, bookstagram, book recommendations, reading

At long last, The Love Hypothesis has arrived! After months of Lili Reinhart doing the absolute MOST to hype us up for this movie, we have finally seen it with our own eyes. Despite being lukewarm fans of the book, we were super excited for this movie, and thankfully, it did not disappoint. We hope you enjoy our full review, including a thorough breakdown of THAT scene. Before we dive into the movie, Sydney tells us about her trip to France and Italy, we discuss the latest episode of Dancing with the Stars, and we celebrate Emily Henry's title and release date reveal of her next book. Don't forget - our bonus episode comes out Monday, September 28! This month, we read "A Fortnight to Forever" by Alycia E. Anderson, and she joined us on the pod for an interview. Next week, we'll be reviewing "Charlie Harper," another 2026 romance release starring Nick Robinson of "Voicemails for Isabelle." As always, thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to follow us: @callmewhentheykiss @isarenreads @sydney.laree Keywords: The Love Hypothesis, Ali Hazelwood, Tom Bateman, Lili Reinhart, book to movie adaptation, contemporary romance, romcom, romantic comedy, movie review, Amazon Prime, Kylo Ren, Rey, Star Wars, fanfic

On this week’s episode, we review Imagine Me & You, and it just might be the cozy fall rom-com you’ve been looking for! Imagine Me & You is a sapphic romance with the perfect blend of British humor, emotional impact, and a tender love story. But there’s just one problem… it starts with a wedding. Is the “cheating trope” a deal breaker for you?? Join our convo and hear all of our unfiltered thoughts: what we enjoyed, what would’ve landed better for us, our thoughts on the cast, and everything in between. After that, Isa holds down the fort while Sydney is in Europe(!!) and shares her thoughts on Practical Magic 2, the season 35 premiere of Dancing with the Stars, and season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Next week is the episode we’ve all been waiting for! Tune in on Friday, September 25th, for our episode on The Love Hypothesis. Thanks for listening! Keywords: Imagine Me and You, Imagine Me & You, British romcom, British movie, sapphic romcom, queer romance movie, lesbian romcom, lesbian romance movie, movie review, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Dancing with the Stars, Practical Magic 2, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Whitney Leavitt, Conner Leavitt, Taylor Frankie Paul

This week on Call Me When They Kiss, we are celebrating Sydney's 30th birthday by reviewing Moulin Rouge! This iconic film by Baz Luhrman was nominated for a whopping EIGHT Oscars. Sydney shares her thoughts on her first time experiencing the movie, we decide where it falls in our ranking of favorite musicals, and we toy with the idea of turning Twilight into a jukebox musical. Before we dive in to our Moulin Rouge discussion, we debrief on all of the September TV shows returning to our screens (Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Dancing With the Stars, Traitors, and Survivor), talk about what else we've been watching lately, and debrief the "Remain" trailer (an upcoming 2027 movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor, from the minds of M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks). Next week, we'll be reviewing "Imagine Me and You," a cozy, autumnal, sapphic romcom. You can see our full September schedule on Instagram and TikTok, @callmewhentheykiss. Our September romance book is "A Fortnight to Forever" by Alycia E. Anderson. Join us for our bonus episode on Monday, September 28 to hear our thoughts on the book, and we'll be joined by the author herself! Thanks for listening! See you next Friday!

Not only is Finding Emily a 5-star romance, but it is also the best rom-com of 2026! If you haven't seen it yet, consider this your sign to drop what you're doing and go and see it (except don't forget to come back to this episode when you're done). We've been skeptical of British rom-coms in the past, but we loved so much about this movie -- including the fact that it was written and directed by women! In this episode we rave about everything from the character development and chemistry, to the supporting cast and soundtrack. We also compare it to other 2026 romance releases and discuss what sets this one apart from the rest. Don't forget to stay till the end to hear our which British actors we'd snog, marry, pie. And thank you for listening to our 50th episode!! We are so grateful for each of you. Join us next week for our review of Moulin Rouge (2010). If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to follow the podcast and leave us a five-star review! @callmewhentheykiss Xoxo, CMWTK 💕 Keywords: Finding emily, romance movies, rom coms, romantic comedies, film review, movie review, film anaysis, angourie rice, spike fearn, best romance movies, 2026 movies, movies, 2026 romance movies, pop culture, new movies. british rom coms

This month, we read “Well Met” by Jen Deluca — a cozy, enemies-to-lovers contemporary romance set at a small-town Renaissance fair. What makes this episode extra special though is that Jen joined us! It was such a pleasure to chat with her and discuss everything from her journey to becoming a full-time writer to the inspiration behind the Well Met series and why she believes happily-ever-afters are so important. Well Met is the first book in a series of interconnected standalones, and the fifth book, Well Versed, will be released on September 22. We also discuss Jen’s personal experience in a small-town ren faireOur favorite scenes in Well Met and Jen’s favorite scenes to writeJen’s writing process and approach to balancing romance with other topics such as losing oneself or dealing with grief.Jen’s upcoming book and finale in the Well Met series, Well VersedJen’s favorite romance movies, books, and authorsAnd we play a game of “Huzzah! or Nah.,” debating which bookish and ren faire favorites are worth the hype. If you haven’t read this series yet, consider this your sign! It might just be the perfect cozy rom-com you’ve been looking for. If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to follow the podcast and leave us a five-star review! @callmewhentheykiss Xoxo, CMWTK 💕 “All's faire in love and war for two sworn enemies who indulge in a harmless flirtation in a laugh-out-loud rom-com… Emily knew there would be strings attached when she relocated to the small town of Willow Creek, Maryland, for the summer to help her sister recover from an accident, but who could anticipate getting roped into volunteering for the local Renaissance Faire alongside her teenaged niece? Or that the irritating and inscrutable schoolteacher in charge of the volunteers would be so annoying that she finds it impossible to stop thinking about him? The faire is Simon's family legacy and from the start he makes clear he doesn't have time for Emily's lighthearted approach to life, her oddball Shakespeare conspiracy theories, or her endless suggestions for new acts to shake things up. Yet on the faire grounds he becomes a different person, flirting freely with Emily when she's in her revealing wench's costume. But is this attraction real, or just part of the characters they're portraying? This summer was only ever supposed to be a pit stop on the way to somewhere else for Emily, but soon she can't seem to shake the fantasy of establishing something more with Simon, or a permanent home of her own in Willow Creek.” Keywords: Contemporary Romance, Rom Com, Romance Novel, Romance Books, Renaissance Faire,  Romance, Author, Author Interview, Ren Faire, Books, Book Recommendations, Romance Tropes, Enemies to Lovers

Welcome back to Call Me When They Kiss and thank you for joining us for our FIRST EVER TRIPLE FEATURE! Today we are reviewing three iconic masterpieces: Grease (1978), Hairspray (2007), and High School Musical (2006). Not only do we review each movie, but we also do a tier ranking of all the songs from all three movies!! (Ok and yes, Isa did forget to include "There Are Worse Things I Could Do," sung by Rizzo/Stockard Channing. She is extremely sorry!!) Before we dive into the movies, we discuss a few Emily Henry adaptation updates because it wouldn't be an episode of CMWTK without an Emily Henry mention. Don't forget that our bonus book episode comes out Monday, August 31! We read "Well Met" by Jen DeLuca and were honored to get to interview her for the episode! Thanks again for listening, and don't forget to like, subscribe, follow, and leave us a rating! :) @callmewhentheykiss @isarenreads @sydney.laree Keywords: Grease, Hairspray, High School Musical, Zac Efron, John Travolta, Vanessa Hudgens, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, tier ranking, movie musicals, movie review, romance movies, romcoms, romantic comedy, Disney Channel Original Movie

If you're a fan of Bridgerton or steamy historical romances, then you NEED to watch My Brilliant Career. This brand new Netflix series is based on a semi-autobiographical 1901 Australian novel, so the setting and style are a little different, but the vibes are vibingggg and honestly...we enjoyed it even more than the last two seasons of Bridgerton! Before we dive into our thoughts on the show though, we HAD to discuss the huge news that we FINALLY have the titles and blurbs of ACOTAR Books 6 and 7... A Court of Splintered Harmony (Releasing October 27, 2026) A Court of Forgotten Melody (Releasing January 12, 2027) We briefly share our feelings on the direction of the series and what we're hoping to see in these books. During our convo for My Brilliant Career we: Share what we loved about the show and what made it stand outDiscuss how My Brilliant Career differs from other period dramasExplore gender roles and feminism in early 20th-century and how they impacted women's choicesAnalyze Sibylla and her choicesTalk about TV trends and what we're hoping to see more of in the future If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to follow the podcast and leave us a five-star review!Love, CMWTK 💕 Keywords: My Brilliant Career, My Brilliant Career review, Netflix period drama, Netflix series, period drama, historical romance, romance adaptation, Netflix romance, ACOTAR, ACOTAR Book 6, ACOTAR Book 7, ACOTAR Books 6 and 7, A Court of Thorns and Roses, SJM, Sarah J Maas, ACOTAR news, ACOTAR theories, ACOTAR series, Netflix, Romance Series, Romance Movies

Welcome back to Call Me When They Kiss! Today we are reviewing a romantic comedy that got a theatrical release, which is always exciting! But is it actually a romantic comedy?? Let us know what you think. One Night Only stars Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro in a dystopian United States where premarital sex has been outlawed for all but one night a year. They race across New York City, both trying to find someone to sleep with before their 12-hour chance is up. Before we dive into our thoughts on this bizarre "rom-com," we also discuss the Verity trailer that dropped this week, as well as a few romance shows recently on our radar. Plus, Sydney has a bone to pick with men in what are typically women-dominated spaces. Thank you for listening and don't forget to leave a rating and review! Next week, we're covering "My Brilliant Career." All episodes are out now on Netflix. And don't forget, our monthly bonus book episode drops August 31, featuring special guest, author Jen DeLuca! We'll be discussing her "Well Met" series including her upcoming release, "Well Versed," which will be available September 22! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! @callmewhentheykiss @isarenreads @sydney.laree Keywords: One Night Only, One Night Only review, Callum Turner, Monica Barbaro, rom-com, romantic comedy, sex comedy, raunchy comedy, movie review, movie podcast, film review, movie discussion, romance movies, chick flick, film podcast, pop culture podcast

Is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days the greatest rom-com of all time? You'll have to listen to find out! This week, we're FINALLY reviewing the iconic classic. From Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson's chemistry and steamy moments to the ridiculous shenanigans and storytelling choices, we break down what makes How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days work, even 20 years later. And of course, we couldn't resist playing a few games. We go through their first date and ask the question Would You Stay or Would You Go?, we rate Andie's most chaotic attempts to drive Ben away in How Bad Is It Really?, we play This or That: Rom-Com Edition, and finish with a round of Snog, Marry, Pie. Is there a 2000s rom-com that dethrones How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days for you? What IS the greatest rom-com of all time? Let us know in the comments!If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to follow the podcast and leave us a five-star review!Love, CMWTK 💕 Keywords: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days review, Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, rom-com, romantic comedy, 2000s rom-com, best rom-coms, iconic rom-coms, movie review, movie podcast, film review, movie discussion, romance movies, chick flick, nostalgic movies, early 2000s movies, classic rom-coms, film podcast, pop culture podcast

Happy Friday and welcome back to another episode of Call Me When They Kiss! Today we are reviewing a more recent romcom, but not a brand new release. Rye Lane (starring David Jonsson, the new Black Panther) came out in 2023, and is available to watch on Hulu/Disney+. This movie is similar to Before Sunrise in the sense that it is mostly walking and talking, but it is definitely more of a comedy. Yas and Dom meet through mutual friends after both going through rough breakups. They spend the day walking through London (including Rye Lane Market), grappling with the demise of their previous relationships, getting themselves into a few hijinks, and yes, falling in love. 3 Before we dive into the discussion of the movie, we also share our thoughts on the Hadestown proshot and our plans for a Beach Read-themed girls' trip next year! Keep an eye on our socials @callmewhentheykiss for our August schedule that will be going up in the next day or two! But we can reveal that next Friday's episode, we will FINALLY be covering How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days!! Thank you for listening, and don't forget to leave us a 5 star review! :) And don't forget to follow our personal accounts: @sydney.laree @isarenreads

This week, we're getting *vulnerable* while reviewing Brooke Averick's debut novel, Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It." Meet Phoebe Berman: despite being a hopeless romantic, she’s about to be a thirty-year-old virgin. With one month before her milestone birthday, she's determined to finally lose it...if her own anxiety doesn’t slow her down. Because is it possible to find true love when going on a date makes you want to throw up? Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It is a brutally honest and completely relatable story for anyone who’s ever felt stuck between coming of age and coming apart."And just like the book, we too are brutally honest in our review. We share what we loved, what didn't quite work for us, and what we'd love to see from Brooke Averick in the future. But this book didn't just inspire us to be just to be honest in our review...we also spill the tea and share our own experiences with dating anxiety, our worst dates, first kisses, and most embarrassing moments.This episode is for the anxious girlies and anyone who's ever felt like they were falling behind, wondering if love would ever happen for them, or navigating the awkward, uncomfortable, and sometimes hilarious realities of dating. Topics covered in today's episode: Our synopsis and spoiler-filled review of Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose ItAnxiety, dating, and the pressure surrounding physical intimacyWould this story work better as a YA or adult romance novel?Character development, pacing, and what we wish had gone deeperFeeling "behind" and learning to embrace your own timelineOur most embarrassing dating stories, first kisses, and awkward first datesIf you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to follow the podcast and leave us a five-star review!Love, CMWTK 💕 Keywords: romance novel, Brooke Avrick, anxiety, dating anxiety, character development, contemporary romance, romantic comedy, book review, relationships, dating stories, mental health, emily henry, abby jimenez, booktok, bookstagram, romance book, book recommendations, adult romance, adult novel

Happy Friday and welcome back to another episode of Call Me When They Kiss! Today we are reviewing Heartstopper Forever, another Netflix original rom-com. We also continue our discussion from last week of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" now that we've both seen it. If you have been a long-time fan of Heartstopper, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the movie! We really enjoyed the show, and while we thought the movie was cute, we feel like season 3 would have been a satisfying ending on its own. Don't forget that our bonus book episode comes out on Monday, July 27! We'll be reviewing "Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It" by Brooke Averick. And join us next Friday for our review of "Rye Lane," a 2023 rom-com available to watch on Disney+! Thank you for listening and we'd appreciate if you left us a 5 star review. ;) Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! @callmewhentheykiss And you can follow our personal accounts! @sydney.laree @isarenreads

This week is for the classic rom-com lovers! We're reviewing The Shop Around the Corner (1940), one of the highest rated romantic comedies of all time, alongside the film it inspired, You've Got Mail (1998). We explore how romantic comedies have evolved over the last several decades, and how some of the oldest influenced our favorite rom-coms from the '90s, 2000s, and even today. Which one did we prefer? You'll have to listen to find out! But both films prove that witty dialogue and chemistry never get old. Other topics we cover: ​Love Island USA Season 8 finale and life after the villa​Sydney's spoiler-free The Odyssey review​Isa's Heartstopper update​The Shop Around the Corner synopsis, review, and fun facts​You've Got Mail synopsis, review, thoughts on the cast, whether we can get past the cheating trope, and Isa's You’ve Got Mail adjacent trivia​The lack of a consistent modern rom-com leading man...who is today's Tom Hanks, Jimmy Stewart, or Matthew McConaughey??? As always, we're sharing our honest, unfiltered opinions, and we'd love to hear yours! Let us know what you think about these movies. If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to follow the podcast and leave us a five-star review! Love, CMWTK 💕 Keywords:The Shop Around the Corner, You've Got Mail, film analysis, classic movies, movie evolution, 1940s films, 1990s rom-coms, film history, classic rom-com, rom-com, romantic comedy, The Odyssey, Love Island USA, Heartstopper, chick flicks, movie review, romance movies