Episodes

The New Ton: Bridgerton & Sanditon
Jan. 14, 2021

The New Ton: Bridgerton & Sanditon

Who knew that Empire-waist dresses, waistcoats, cravats and women discovering their own power could be so sexy? Well, fans of Regency romance know. It's all about the debs and the Dukes in this episode. These two shows are t...

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The Comfort of Corny Romance
Dec. 31, 2020

The Comfort of Corny Romance

Nothing wrong with indulging in slightly corny and comforting romantic movies. I talk about a bunch of my favorites in this episode, chock full of cheese (the tasty romantic kind). https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com...

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A Cozy, Humorous Holiday: Little Women/The Family Stone
Dec. 17, 2020

A Cozy, Humorous Holiday: Little Women/The Family Stone

The March and Stone families give us the cozy, faithful and often funny holiday we all need this year. https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com Trailers: Little Women (1933) Little Women (1949) Little Women (1994) Little ...

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Grand Romantic Gestures & the Little Things
Dec. 3, 2020

Grand Romantic Gestures & the Little Things

This episode is about one of my favorite romantic tropes of all time: the grand--or small but meaningful--romantic gesture. https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com Stream NBC's Lipstick Jungle here The Age of Innocence t...

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Tale of Woe: the Heartbreak and Happiness of Jane Eyre
Nov. 19, 2020

Tale of Woe: the Heartbreak and Happiness of Jane Eyre

In this episode I talk about one of the best filmed versions of the classic novel Jane Eyre: the 2011 romantic movie with Michael Fassbender and Mia Wasikowska. In my humble opinion, ahem. https://www.confessionsofaclosetroma...

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Chilly, Twisted Love: Rebecca
Nov. 5, 2020

Chilly, Twisted Love: Rebecca

In this episode, I talk about the classic romantic suspense novel Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier and the sexy 2020 Netflix adaptation. https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com <p>The full Alfred Hitchcock version of Rebecca...

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Can't Stop Extra: the Gutsy Rom-Com The Duchess
Oct. 30, 2020

Can't Stop Extra: the Gutsy Rom-Com The Duchess

In this episode, I talk about the hilarious, often crude new Netflix rom-com series The Duchess starring comedian/actress/writer Katherine Ryan. https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com <p>A lot of the material for The Du...

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Come for the Suspense, Stay for the Romance: Death Comes to Pemberley & The Scapegoat
Oct. 29, 2020

Come for the Suspense, Stay for the Romance: Death Comes to Pemberley & The Scapegoat

https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com Death Comes to Pemberley trailer . Anna Maxwell Martin is one of my favorite Elizabeths, too. It's based on a book by P.D. James The Scapegoat trailer The Scapegoat book by Daphne...

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Slightly Scary Romance: The Woman in White
Oct. 22, 2020

Slightly Scary Romance: The Woman in White

In this episode I talk about the visually stunning 2018 miniseries The Woman in White, a creepy romantic mystery perfect for Halloween. http://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com Where to stream The Woman in White 2018 WiW m...

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Romantic Rewinds and Binges: Outlander/A Discovery of Witches
Oct. 15, 2020

Romantic Rewinds and Binges: Outlander/A Discovery of Witches

In this episode I talk about my latest binges and obsessive romance rewinds, Outlander and A Discovery of Witches, and try to answer the question: am I going nuts? http://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com Outlander S1 trai...

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Can't Stop Extra: Unrequited Love, Sherlock Style
Oct. 9, 2020

Can't Stop Extra: Unrequited Love, Sherlock Style

In this extra episode, I talk about one of my favorite tiny romantic moments in the clever detective drama Sherlock. https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com The Christmas Scene (tag says "dearest Sherlock" not "Merry Chr...

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All the Words Romance/Before Sunrise, Before Sunset & Destination Wedding
Oct. 1, 2020

All the Words Romance/Before Sunrise, Before Sunset & Destination Wedding

In this episode, I talk about some of the wordiest rom coms ever, and why I can't get enough of these romances. Show notes at: http://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com This clip from Destination Wedding is the scene just p...

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Can't Stop Extra: The Last Tycoon/The Matt Bomer Experience
Sept. 25, 2020

Can't Stop Extra: The Last Tycoon/The Matt Bomer Experience

In this extra episode, I continue talking about the actor Matt Bomer, because I can't get enough of his performance in The Last Tycoon. Someone, rescue me… https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com The Last Tycoon trailer:...

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The Grabby Kiss/Becoming Jane
Sept. 18, 2020

The Grabby Kiss/Becoming Jane

In this episode I talk about some of my favorite visual romantic tropes— like a grab and a kiss and passion in the woods, used so well in the movie Becoming Jane. Becoming Jane movie trailer: https://youtu.be/qmd-ej9Hx20 That...

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Chemical Hearts: Back to Senior Year
Sept. 4, 2020

Chemical Hearts: Back to Senior Year

I'm revisiting the romantic ups and downs of senior year on this episode with the help of a fantastic new movie called Chemical Hearts.

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Goodbye Romance Shame/Mr Malcolm's List
Sept. 1, 2020

Goodbye Romance Shame/Mr Malcolm's List

I'm finally saying goodbye to shame about loving romance, and talking about the book Mr. Malcolm's List. Show notes at confessionsofaclosetromantic.com

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