Circle of Friends (1995) & Ryan Skonnord

For the Happily Ever Aftermath finale, Diana, Polina, and Ryan share some show trivia, read listener messages, and give their thanks. Polina is on Twitter @anilop and Ryan is @RyanSkonnord. The feed will be pretty quiet, but you can still reach out on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath. Your best bet is by e-mail at [email protected]. Ryan alluded to Diana’s planned guest spot on Everything I Learned from Movies. Clues are in the episode Mountain Dewl & Themes for 2023. Diana’s first guest spot was on Comedy Film Nerds to talk about Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. So much gratitude to these shows for having Diana on: Movies Made Me Amanda's Picture Show A Go Go Up in Ten Club 6 Degrees of Wiki Podcast Friends in Your Ears Pop Culturally Deprived All The Good Dogs (then titled Pups ’n’ Pop Culture) But Make It Scary Your Fave Is Problematic   Special thanks to these wonderful podcast friends: Cult 45 Indoorswomen Dragons, Sexy Robots, and Adventures Nerdy Bitches Not Porn Radaptations   Hugs to Diana’s supportive siblings and friends: Steven, Patrick, & Stephanie Natalie & Talitha   Big appreciation to these HEAMCast guests: Liz of Nerdy Bitches Andrea Martucci of Shelf Love Jasmine of the Lady Pod Squad Jason Parmele of The Misplay Kelly of Throwback Bookstack Kevin Lester of Diana’s teenage (and current) friendships Mallory of Movie Lovers Marie & Coni of Drunk on Rom-Coms Paul of Polina’s amazing people Perla of Diana’s coolest friends Robin of Polina’s amazing people Valerie Rose Loman of The Flame Zita Short of The 300 Passions podcast   Special squeal of happiness to thank Diana’s podcast heroes who graced her podcast: Janet Varney Daniel Van Kirk   Much love to the guests Diana and Ryan would also trust to raise their dog: Carly & Erin   A hat tip and praise to these VIP guests with multiple appearances: Heidi Bennett of Vibrant Visionaries Alysa Lucas of Best Forevers: A Podcast for Kindred Spirits Steffi of Diva Dailies and YouTube’s innmyhumbleopinion Jen of Ryan & Polina’s career trajectories   All the celebration emojis to these Five Timers Club members and Lifetime HEAMates: Justine of Pod Appétit (and formerly The Cutaways) Steve & Izzy of Everything I Learned from Movies Meg of Pod Appétit (and formerly Indoorswomen)   Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms.

Diana accidentally saved Dirty Dancing (1987) for her final pick and could not do it without Polina and Ryan. Polina and Diana know this movie in their bones and Ryan got to watch it for the first time for the podcast. This was the right movie for the last episode. Polina mentioned the episode of the podcast You Must Remember This about Dirty Dancing and Fatal Attraction. Polina is on Twitter @anilop and Ryan is @RyanSkonnord. The feed will be pretty quiet, but you can still reach out on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath. Your best bet is by e-mail at [email protected]. Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle. Stars Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes, Jack Weston, Jane Brucker, Kelly Bishop, Lonny Price, Max Cantor, Charles 'Honi' Coles, Neal Jones, and Wayne Knight. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms.

In response to a tweet Diana decided to take seriously, this pick No Time to Die (2021) is a follow up to the Casino Royale episode. (Thanks Meg.) As with any good sequel, the primary cast returns. Ryan is here to discuss the five-movie arc of Daniel Craig’s James Bond. Have any thoughts to share for the final episode? Reach out on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail at [email protected]. James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. Stars Daniel Craig, Léa Seydoux, Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Rory Kinnear, Jeffrey Wright, Billy Magnussen, Christoph Waltz, David Dencik, and Ana de Armas. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms.

As the podcast begins to wind down, Diana picks the movie Stardust (2007) based off a special request from her friend Jill. Neither Ryan nor Diana had seen the movie before, but were delighted by this unfamiliar gem. Have any thoughts to share for the final episode? Reach out on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail at [email protected]. In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. Stars Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mark Strong, Robert De Niro, Jason Flemyng, Rupert Everett, Ricky Gervais, Sienna Miller, Peter O'Toole, Kate Magowan, Ben Barnes, Henry Cavill, and Ian McKellen. Directed by Matthew Vaughn and based on a novel by Neil Gaiman. (from IMDb.com and wikipedia.org) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms.

After Diana gives an important podcast update, please accept the gift of her November 19, 2020 guest spot on Everything I Learned from Movies. "Steve & Izzy continue PatreoNOOOOOOvember with the help of Patron Diana of the Happily Ever Aftermath Podcast as they discuss 1989's "Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death" starring Shannon Tweed, Adrienne Barbeau & Bill Maher!!! What is the Future of Feminism? What feminist spin-off is Izzy considering teaching now? Why does Steve hate Avocados almost as much as Needles, California? Guacamole or Clam Dip?!? Let's find out!!!" For all your upcoming gift giving, you need Izzy's incredible art on Etsy. Go to her website for all of her creations. While you’re at it, subscribe to their always fun podcast Everything I Learned from Movies. You can also be cool like Diana and be a Patron of the podcast and join Izzy’s sticker of the month club! The U.S. government, eager to protect the nation's avocado supplies, recruits feminist professor Margo Hunt to make contact with the Piranha Women, an all-female tribe who believe men are only good as a source of food. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at [email protected].

Diana welcomes, with great delight, Daniel Van Kirk to discuss Cast Away (2000). There is thoughtful discussion about relationships ending and loving a person that no longer exists. Keep up to date on Daniel’s podcasts and live shows on his website and meat raffle winnings on his social media. You can support his amazing work on Patreon, too. A FedEx executive undergoes a physical and emotional transformation after crash landing on a deserted island. Stars Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Nick Searcy, Chris Noth, Lari White, Vince Martin, Jenifer Lewis, Elden Henson, Timothy Stack and directed by Robert Zemeckis. (from imdb.com and wikipedia.org) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at [email protected].

The brilliant and hilarious Janet Varney returns to discuss a pick from her teenage years, The Night We Never Met (1993). Both agree there is much to enjoy with the movie’s genuinely flawed characters and tougher moments. Bonus talk about how some of these fashions are alive and well today. Keep up with all of Janet’s projects, especially The JV Club, Braving the Elements, and Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff. Frustrated with his inconsiderate roommates, Sam (Matthew Broderick) takes turns occupying an apartment with Brian (Kevin Anderson), a sloppy husband-to-be, and Ellen (Annabella Sciorra), an aspiring painter. Although Sam and Ellen never meet in person, they fall for each other through romantic gestures left during their individual days in the apartment. Also stars Jeanne Tripplehorn, Justine Bateman, Christine Baranski, Doris Roberts, Greg Germann, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Billy Campbell, Michelle Hurst, and early career Lewis Black, Naomi Campbell, Brooke Smith, Bitty Schram, Michael Imperioli, Paul Guilfoyle, and Garry Shandling. (from rottentomatoes.com and wikipedia.org) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at [email protected].

Who better to join Diana to talk about Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) than Mr. & Mrs. Stizzy? Not that he needed to provide his credentials, but at one point, Steve owned nine copies of this movie. Izzy points out that the lies were worse than the murders (she’s not wrong). They all agree, both assassins are bad at their jobs. For all your upcoming gift giving, you need Izzy's incredible art on Etsy. Go to her website for all of her creations. While you’re at it, subscribe to their always fun podcast Everything I Learned from Movies. You can also be cool like Diana and be a Patron of the podcast and join Izzy’s sticker of the month club! A bored married couple is surprised to learn that they are both assassins hired by competing agencies to kill each other. Stars Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Vince Vaughn, Adam Brody, Kerry Washington, Keith David, Michelle Monaghan, Stephanie March, Jennifer Morrison, with uncredited Angela Bassett and William Fichtner. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at [email protected].

In a return to form, brings her pick She-Devil (1989) to discuss some more angry lessons she learned at a delicate age. Ryan finally reaches the point where a movie Diana picked was “bad”, but had many thoughtful questions to ask. Be sure to check out Diana guest on But Make It Scary, where she turns 27 Dresses into a paranormal movie. Due for release in mid-September. A surprisingly resourceful housewife vows revenge on her husband when he begins an affair with a wealthy romance novelist. A surprisingly resourceful housewife vows revenge on her husband when he begins an affair with a wealthy romance novelist. Stars Meryl Streep, Roseanne Barr, Ed Begley Jr., Linda Hunt, Sylvia Miles, A Martinez, Maria Pitillo, Robin Leach, and Sally Jessy Raphael. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at [email protected].

While Diana and Ryan did watch The Lost City (2022) and have opinions, this episode is mostly tangents about other Sandra Bullock movies. Diana was worried there wouldn’t be enough romance based on the trailer. Thankfully she was wrong, but sadly, it didn’t resonate with her. A reclusive romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model gets swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them both in a cutthroat jungle adventure. Stars Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Brad Pitt, Oscar Nuñez, Patti Harrison, Bowen Yang, Stephen Lang. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at [email protected].