Call Me When They Kiss

In this episode of Call Me When They Kiss, we unpack all our thoughts and feelings on Bridgerton Season 4, Episodes 3 and 4. Some scenes had us swooning and glued to the screen, while others left us feeling frustrated and confused.

Benedict and Sophie’s relationship shifts and grows a LOT over these two episodes, and we chat about the complexities of their societal roles and what exactly is keeping them apart. What did you think of Benedict’s “proposal”? Because… we definitely have some thoughts.

We also dive into Eloise’s character growth (or lack thereof), Francesca and John’s relationship, and of course, Violet’s *blooming* desires.

We don’t shy away from the messier stuff though. We talk about the pacing of the season and how it affects our engagement, the challenges of balancing historical accuracy with creative liberties, and the way Bridgerton handles sexuality—which often feels full of double standards and contradictions.

Throughout it all, we keep coming back to how we, as the audience, bring our own expectations into the viewing experience, and how that shapes what lands and what doesn’t. Are we expecting too much, or is production and the new show-runner negatively impacting the direction of the show?

Come debrief with us. We don’t hold back, and you shouldn’t either. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the first part of Season 4!

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Bridgerton, romance, romance movies, romance series, tv shows, pop culture, movie review, bridgerton review, Netflix, bridgerton season 4, Violet, Benedict, Sophie, netflix series

Is Benedict still a notorious rake? Or is he ready to settle down? In this episode of Call Me When They Kiss, we discuss the first two episodes of Bridgerton Season 4, and we are already LOVING Sophie and this season's fresh twist on the classic Cinderella story.

We share some of our most unhinged show theories and predictions, and look back at past seasons -- what worked, what didn’t, which character's development we'd like to see more of, and what’s starting to feel a little too repetitive. In true CMWTK fashion, we have… a lot of opinions.

We also get into the double standards between male and female characters, especially when it comes to sexual empowerment, talking about what the show is doing well to push back against harmful purity culture, and where it still has room to do better.

What are we most excited for this season? Deeper character development, higher emotional stakes, and a slow-burn romance that actually earns the payoff.

We can't wait to keep watching with you and see how the story unfolds!
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Keywords

Bridgerton, bridgerton season 4, character development, romance, themes, love, purity culture, historical romance, regency romance, netflix, Benedict Bridgerton, film podcast, romance podcast, tv show

Welcome to our second bonus book episode! Last month we explored the contemporary romance genre, but this month we’re tackling the romantasy genre with a review of The Knight in the Moth.

We talk through what we liked, what we wished there had been more of, and why the book ultimately landed as “it was good, but fine” rather than “we loved it!!!".

But it wouldn’t be a Call Me When They Kiss episode without a classic rant. Can we rant about the romantasy genre as a whole with you for a sec? We’re begging for flawed, interesting characters, better villains, higher stakes, and a true slow burn. We talk about what makes a romantic storyline feel earned instead of rushed, and why we’ll always choose character-driven stories with real emotional depth over flashy world-building.

We wrap things up with our personal ratings, honest recommendations, and a fun round of romantasy trivia (some of the facts really shocked us!!).

So whether you read the book or not, join our convo, have some fun with us, and tell us what you love and hate about the beloved romantasy genre.

Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe 💋

Dirty Dancing was our first 5-star movie, so we were very excited to follow it up with the iconic ’90s rom-com Notting Hill…Imagine our surprise when it turned out to be our first 1-star movie! In this episode of Call Me When They Kiss, we give our fully unfiltered review of the film and share some wild behind-the-scenes tea. BUT not before showing some love to HBO Max’s new hit, Heated Rivalry.

While Notting Hill was a major miss, Heated Rivalry gave us something to believe in again. The show made us laugh, cry, and feel things we did *not* expect, especially after just the first two episodes. But then there was episode three… and everything changed.

Tune in to hear allllllll the details. From what we loved most about Shane and Ilya to where Notting Hill missed the mark, and even the one thing Hugh Grant did that drove us completely insane...

Whether you’re here for the romance, the chaos, or the hot takes, this episode has it all. So press play and if you disagree...PLEASE tell us what we're missing.

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romance movies, Heated Rivalry, Notting Hill, romance critique, hockey, shane and ilya, hbo max, romance books, Notting Hill, romantic comedy, Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, film critique, celebrity culture, dialogue analysis, audience reception

In this episode of Call Me When They Kiss, we’re giving our full film review on Dirty Dancing -- Our first 5-star movie on the podcast! And it may be our most unhinged episode yet. There will be laughing. There will be tears. This one is for our emotionally vulnerable girlies. 

From iconic lines and dance scenes, to the film's *perfect* soundtrack, we share what worked and what surprised us, as well as how we’d rate the chemistry, meet cute, and kisses between Baby and Johnny. Plus, Isa shares some fun behind-the-scenes facts and surprising context that might change how you see a few scenes next time you watch. 

We were also struck by just how much was going on beneath the surface, and dive deep into the social commentary woven into the story, and why this movie feels just as relevant now as it did when it first came out. 

We discuss why this film matters, especially for women. From themes of vulnerability, compassion, and empowerment, to how it navigates innocence, sexuality, and personal growth. Dirty Dancing tells a story that centers women in a way we don’t always get in romance, and we talk about why we’re still craving more female-led stories like this in movies today.

If you haven't watched this movie yet, you need to ASAP. It is CMWTK Certified, and we really don't know what you've been waiting for.

Keywords

Dirty Dancing, romance movies, movie discussion, film analysis, romantic comedies, social commentary, iconic films, chemistry in film, Dirty Dancing, female empowerment, cultural significance, representation in cinema, women's stories, vulnerability, societal expectations, film analysis, coming of age, movie review, patrick swayze, romance movie review,