Episodes

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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