The Movie Lovers - Episode 137: Thor: Love and Thunder, Romantic Comedies

In this episode of The Movie Lovers, Jeff and Shanna review Thor's latest sequel and count down their favorite romantic comedies. You'll also hear discussion of Lightyear,The Staircase, and The Godfather Parts I and II.

Be sure to check out Jeff's series of articles on the James Bond film series.

Next time on The Movie Lovers: Nope. Look for it on Tuesday, 8/2.

Show Notes

·         Opening and Introduction

·         The Week in Review           (0:01:27)

o    Shanna’s Week:  

§  The Staircase

§  Umbrella Academy               

§  Lightyear              

o    Jeff’s Week:          (0:16:52)   

§  James Bond

§  Into the 8th Dimension      

o    Our Week:             (0:20:36)           

§  The Godfather Parts I & II

·         The Main Event: Thor: Love and Thunder  (0:30:18) 

o    The Good

o    The Bad

o    Spoilers and Final Thoughts (0:48:20)

·         Film Faves: Romantic Comedies (1:04:19)   

·         Where You Can Find Us and Ending (1:58:28)

Shanna’s Fave Romantic Comedy:

12. The Lost City (2022)

11. Palm Springs (2020) – Hulu

10. Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021)

9.  The Proposal (2009)

8. 2 Days in New York (2012) – HBO Max

7. Crazy Rich Asians (2018) – HBO Now

6. Tootsie (1982) – HBO Max

5. Desk Set (1957)

4. Bringing Up Baby (1938)

3. Long Shot (2019)

2. Crazy Stupid Love (2011)

1. Groundhog Day (1993) – Amazon Prime

Jeff’s Fave Romantic Comedy:

12. Crazy Rich Asians (2018) – HBO Now

11. Notting Hill (1999)

10. The American President (1995)

9. Love Actually (2003) – Netflix

8. Sleepless in Seattle (1993) – HBO Max

7. High Fidelity (2000) – HBO Max

6. Singles (1992)

5. Clueless (1995) – Amazon Prime

4. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010)

3. When Harry Met Sally (1989) – HBO Max, Netflix

2. Shaun of the Dead (2004) – Amazon Prime

1. Annie Hall (1977) – Amazon Prime