This Ends at Prom

"Well, you know, they say we all gonna be dyin' some day. I believe it, too"This week we're getting all-American with the criminally underseen beauty pageant favorite, MISS FIRECRACKER. The Wives Colangelo discuss the presentation of classism, immaturity, beauty standards, and a love for Holly Hunter and Mary Steenburgen. -----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor-----Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"I believe with my whole heart, mind, body, that girls constitute a revolutionary soul force that can and will change the world for real."Who's got Moxie? We do! This week The Wives are joined by their 8-year-old niece, Roxie, to talk about fairness, friendship, and girl power in 2021's MOXIE. After the interview, BJ & Harmony analyze white feminism, riot grrl culture, and imagine a world where the character of Lucy was given the opportunity to be the lead.-----Articles DiscussedAmy Poehler’s ‘Moxie’ Is Just Another Movie About a Problematic White Teen: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/movies/a35812280/moxie-netflix-review-problematic/?fbclid=IwAR01vpPn2mjDXnb9dC3kH8eSfBx-dbRcjJhsp_2op8tCo4Ry0Xqipf0CYsk-----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor-----Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"Congratulations, liars! You know who you are and you know who you want. Aint nothin' gonna change that. Shiiiiiiiit."Happy Pride Month! We're covering one of the most influential queer movies ever made, Jamie Babbit's BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER. The wives break down what was happening with LGBTQ+ acceptance in the 90s to make this film so groundbreaking, BJ talks about why this film means so much to her, and Harmony delicately expresses why she doesn't feel seen by this classic. -----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor-----Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

“Look at me! I'm ugly! I would never f*ck me!"For Harmony's ACTUAL birthday choice, we're talking about a movie that is absolutely monumental to her "teen girl" experience, the 2002 raunchy cross-dressing comedy, SORORITY BOYS (2002). BJ has an eye-opening experience reanalyzing a film she disregarded in her youth, because Harmony makes a compelling argument for SORORITY BOYS as one of the best examples of a trans read. You aren't going to want to miss this one.-----Articles DiscussedRoger Ebert's Review of Sorority Boys: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/sorority-boys-2002Sorority Boys: An Accidentally Graceful Look at Womanhood and the Trans Experience: https://harmonycolangelo.medium.com/sorority-boys-an-accidentally-graceful-look-at-womanhood-and-the-trans-experience-9b5074d53191-----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor-----Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

“I think all of us want to feel something that we've forgotten or turned our backs on because maybe we didn't realize how much we were leaving behind. We need to remember what used to be good. If we don't, we won't recognize it even if it hits us between the eyes.”Harmony is turning thirty, flirty, and thriving, so there was no way BJ was going to pass up the opportunity to watch the Jennifer Garner classic, 13 GOING ON 30. BJ dives deep into the psychology of teenage girls, Harmony makes a compelling argument for a transgender read of Jenna's transformation, and both debate whether or not Mark Ruffalo was meant to be a romantic leading man.-----Articles Discussed'13 Going On 30' And The Problem With Skipping Over The Hard Parts: https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a32304685/13-going-on-30-anniversary/-----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor-----Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"No, I think the moral of the story here is you should be happy with who you are. This whole time we've been spending money on expensive clothes to impress people. Never made me happy. No. Happ; -Oh, my gosh. Happiness is on the inside. I'm not this..I'm not what I wear. I'M NOT WHAT I WEAR!"It's BJ's birthday and the final week of MAY-usical Month! We're joined by the man who gave this very podcast its name, jack of all trades and delightful human being, Michael Varrati to discuss one of BJ's all-time favorite movies, JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS! Together we discuss everything from the pop music to rap pipeline in the 2000s, what makes a cult classic film, and an argument for Fiona being the greatest comic book movie villain in history. Thanos, who?-----Articles Discussed‘Josie and the Pussycats’ predicted the influencer culture we're living in 20 years ago: https://www.whattowatch.com/watching-guides/josie-and-the-pussycats-predicted-the-influencer-culture-were-living-in-20-years-ago-----Follow Michael Varrati on Twitter & Instagram @MichaelVarrati-----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor-----Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"You didn't need my help. You just thought you did. Believe in yourself, Cinderella, and trust him to love you as you really are."For the third week of MAY-usical Month, we're joined by Venchise Glenn to look at one of the most successful TV Movies of all time, CINDERELLA (1997). Harmony gushes over the costumes, BJ reminisces about being a baby belt singer, and Venchise dives deep into what happens when beloved characters are re-cast with Black actors.-----Articles DiscussedThe Whitney/Brandy Cinderella Was One Of The Most Important Movies Of The '90s: https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a13130805/whitney-brandy-cinderella-20th-anniversary/Critics ridiculed Brandy's 'Cinderella.' Its lasting legacy is a lesson to Hollywood: https://www.postguam.com/entertainment/movies/critics-ridiculed-brandys-cinderella-its-lasting-legacy-is-a-lesson-to-hollywood/article_b6da31c2-7027-11eb-b1b9-e3c58e4e2e62.html?fbclid=IwAR0JgGkUbKG__juxO4ccvFsm3FFVO3FvBNK3j_phAW9ntu_0kVxmKagZDF8-----Follow Venchise on Instagram: @myxedmadness_cosplay -----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor-----Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDooTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"Your body is imperfectly perfect. Everyone wants what the other one's working."TW/CW: Bullying, disordered eating, and sexual assault. If you have to skip this week, we understand, and we love you.In the second installment for MAY-usical month, we're looking at the music movie written, directed, produced, starring, and designed by Melanie Martinez, K-12. BJ helps break down the events of childhood trauma discussed through song in the film, and Harmony does double duty with emotional labor by bravely sharing a story that she's never discussed publicly and how it relates to the context of the film. -----Articles DiscussedMelanie Martinez's K-12 Is a Spellbinding Film About Breaking Free from Society https://io9.gizmodo.com/melanie-martinezs-k-12-is-a-spellbinding-film-about-bre-1842275375?fbclid=IwAR11Awaw3QRUB_COVuRlNr94o8m2FpJ-7FGmKm4Ho0Syd-QlFsNekFjSFrg-----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor-----Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDooTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

“If you think this is just some high school club where you can sing and dance your way through any social issue or confused sexuality, you have come to the wrong place. There is none of that here. That's high school. This shit is real life.”It's MAY-usical month and we're kicking things off with the aca-beloved start of the smash-hit trilogy, PITCH PERFECT (2012). BJ painfully relives the days of swing choir, Harmony gets to flex her music appreciation muscles, and the Wives Colangelo desperately try to figure out why this movie has so much random casual bigotry as punchlines. -----Articles DiscussedDeaf Jews: The dud note in 'Pitch Perfect': https://modsevprof.wordpress.com/2013/04/23/aw-yeah-djsdeaf-jews-the-dud-note-in-pitch-perfect/-----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor-----Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDooTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"Gary, I want you to know that I really appreciate what you've done for me. You've been a true friend."In honor of Mike "McBeardo" McPadden, the wives are joined by Wes Allen of the 'Why Did We Ever Meet?' podcast (and the father of BJ & H$'s niece and nephew) to talk about the super intense yet progressive drama disguised as a teen sex-comedy, THE LAST AMERICAN VIRGIN (1982). Misunderstood upon release, the three make the case for a reappraisal and argue this is the kind of movie the LGBTQ+ community can embrace.-----Articles DiscussedInterview with Diane Franklin: She Can Break Your Heart https://jerrysaravia.blogspot.com/2017/07/interview-with-diane-franklin-she-can.htmlTeen Movie Hell by Mike McPadden https://www.bazillionpoints.com/books/pre-order-teen-movie-hell-the-crucible-of-coming-of-age-comedies-from-animal-house-to-zapped-by-mike-mcbeardo-mcpadden/-----Follow Wes @WDWEMPodcast on Twitter and @WhyDidWeEverMeet on Instagram-----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtProm-----You can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor-----Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDooTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"You should write a book: How To Offend Women In Five Syllables Or Less."We're back with another animated feature, 1994's THE SWAN PRINCESS. BJ spends the entire episode trying to convince Harmony this is an important movie, Harmony hops on her anti-House of Mouse soapbox, and both say "Derek" like THE GOOD PLACE way too many times. (Sorry!)-----Articles DiscussedThe Swan Princess--From Flop to Franchise: https://www.themarysue.com/swan-princess-anniversary-from-flop-to-franchise/-----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPro-----You can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor-----Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"I need to know there's a way out of this place."By popular request, The Wives are back with a horror movie, and one that went unfortunately underseen, 2019's KNIVES AND SKIN. BJ talks about de-stigmatizing risky behavior among teen girls figuring themselves out, Harmony talks about the disconnect between parents and teens making sense of our constantly traumatic world, and both pay respects to adventurous and subversive filmmaking.-----Articles DiscussedKnives And Skin (2019) Is An Amazing Pastel Noir Therapy Session (https://www.graveyardshiftsisters.com/2019/07/knives-and-skin-2019-is-amazing-pastel.html)Interview: Writer/Director Jennifer Reeder Talks KNIVES AND SKIN (https://dailydead.com/interview-writer-director-jennifer-reeder-talks-knives-and-skin/)-----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPro-----You can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor-----Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"I'm a loser, I'm trouble and I'm stupid. It's basic genetics. Can't help it."We're back with another body swap film, this time the giant ball of cringe better known as IT'S A BOY GIRL THING. Join as Harmony explains why the U.S. Military no longer sends her recruitment calls, BJ uncovers a conspiracy theory surrounding this film, and both debate why a movie that has such potential to be queer positive is instead so aggressively heteronormative. -----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPro-----You can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor-----Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"I may be a beginner at some things, but I've got a black belt in shopping."Gather round you friends of mine! We're Wilderness Girls and IT'S COOKIE TIME! This week we're having a thrill of a time with TROOP BEVERLY HILLS. Harmony talks about the time her Boy Scout leader embezzled popcorn fundraiser money, BJ tackles the complications of femme representation, and together the wives discuss whether or not "eat the rich" includes these Beverly Hills families.-----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPro-----You can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor-----Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"I guess you just had to think about it the right way."Sometimes the world of womanhood is not a fun, bright, poppy, or safe place. This week, the wives dive into one of the most polarizing films in recent memory, and discuss some really difficult topics presented in the film and their own lives. Trigger Warning. ****Articles Discussed this Episode Bright Wall Dark Room: Love, Friendship, and Vengeance: Reimagining Romance in Promising Young WomanWhat To Watch: Promising Young Woman's Ending Explained and Defended----If you or someone you know needs help, please contact these resources:National Sexual Assault HotlineHours: Available 24 hours Learn more1-800-656-4673Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)National Suicide Prevention LifelineHours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Learn more800-273-8255National Suicide Prevention Lifeline-----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPro-----You can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor-----Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"It's got to be that can't-eat, can't-sleep, reach-for-the-stars, over-the-fence, World Series kind of stuff, right?"The wives are finally diving into a "real" Mary-Kate and Ashley movie and are joined by unofficial Olsen expert, Kristen Lopez! Together we break down the heartbreak of Kirstie Alley turning out to be a bigot, the struggles of cinematic representation of the foster care system, continue the debate about Steve Gutenberg's alleged hotness. and crave justice for Clarice Kensington!****Article Discussed this Episode: Refinery29: 'It Takes Two' is More Radical Than You Remember----Follow Kristen Lopez on Twitter: @Journeys_Film-----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPro-----You can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor-----Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"Things sure have changed since we got kicked outta high school."Hey everyone, we're This Ends at Prom and this is 'Rock 'N Roll High School!" This episode is a celebration in punk rock, challenging the system, and the absolute icon Riff Randell. BJ confesses a secret band she loves, Harmony breaks down what it means to be a "real" punk, and we both explain why this movie only works because it's about The Ramones.Article Discussed this Episode: ****Minneapolis Post. - "Riff Randell Forever" Variety: ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll High’ at 40: How the Ramones and a Rebellious Female Lead Invaded Theaters-----Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtProm TEAP Rock N Roll High School Final Cut.mp3-----You can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"I just want them to know that they didn't break me."In honor of the 35th anniversary of the third in the John Hughes/Molly Ringwald trilogy, we're celebrating Andie Walsh and discussing all things 'Pretty in Pink.' BJ questionably defends the lovable albeit ignorant goof in Andrew McCarthy's "Blane," Harmony is ready to join the religion of Annie Potts' "Iona," and both have the conflicting conversation of just what we're supposed to do with Jon Cryer's "Duckie." Article Discussed this Episode:The trouble with Duckie--How 'Pretty in Pink’s' most lovable character gave a generation of teenage boys the wrong idea (Salon) Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"To do something, anything, is hard. It's much easier to blame your father, your mother, the environment, the government, the lack of money, but even if you find a place to assign the blame,it doesn't make the problems go away."Kick on your dancing shoes and get ready to tango into some social emotional education, we're ending February with the criminally underappreciated TAKE THE LEAD with special guest, Bryce Evan Lewis. Harmony laments her own school's social upbringing in rural Ohio, BJ gets on her soapbox about the American education system, Bryce helps break down the lack of Black storytelling in teen cinema, and everyone loves Antonio Banderas. TEAP Take the Lead Final Cut.mp3You can follow Bryce on Twitter @broccoliwitchBecome a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"Give her the right look, the right boyfriend, and bam. In six weeks she's being named prom queen."Did you miss us at the Reel Love film Festival? No worries, we've got the audio from our "lovecast" talking about the iconic teen masterpiece, She's All That. Harmony reinstates her war with 10 Things I Hate About You, BJ confesses her undying love to Rachel Leigh Cook, and both wives agree that Matthew Lillard makes everything better. Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"Okay? Okay."In a Very Special™ Valentine's Day episode of the podcast, the wives are doing a deep dive on everyone's favorite cancer romance story NOT by Nicholas Sparks, 2014's THE FAULT IN OUR STARS. This episode gets a little heavy, tackling both the offensive dismissal of the severity of the Holocaust and Anne Frank, and the romanticization of terminal illness.It's the episode where BJ cries!Article Discussed in today's episode--Is Anne Frank's Role In "The Fault In Our Stars" Offensive?: https://www.buzzfeed.com/arianelange/anne-frank-the-fault-in-our-starsBecome a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

“Well, she is not a Zeta because she's our new hizzity house mother. She'll be hizzy-tizzy - - She'll be here all the time."The wives had a wedding cancelled by COVID so instead of getting a maid of honor speech, they've got a maid of honor GUEST. Joining BJ & Harmony is vintage dealer and Midwest fashion icon, Cassie Trainer. BJ worships at the altar of writers Kirsten Smith and Karen McCullah, Harmony talks about her endless crush on Kat Dennings, and Cassie dives deep in the continued value of Playboy in the vintage market.Article Discussed in today's episode-- "Revisiting “The House Bunny” With Its Writers Kirsten Smith & Karen McCullah Lutz 10 Years Later": https://medium.com/@new_girl_friday/revisiting-the-house-bunny-on-its-10th-anniversary-with-its-writers-kirsten-smith-karen-4102bab8e00aBecome a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torFind today's guest on Instagram: @fancifulfawnvintageLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

“We each need to find our own inspiration, Kiki. Sometimes it’s not easy.”It's our first animated film! The wives are moving out of Ohio and heading to start life anew in California, so it was only right to talk about another gal moving to a new city--Hayao Miyazaki's Kiki's Delivery Service.BJ discusses her mixed feelings about moving into already settled places, Harmony tells a beautiful story about Mama Jo, her very own real-life "Osono," and the two get real about their fears and excitement about moving away.Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"What is so horrible about that? About feeling strong and graceful and beautiful for once in my life?"We're enduring the ice cold midwest winter by hitting the ice and talking about the surprisingly feminist and wholly underrated ICE PRINCESS (2005). BJ relives her years as a competitive baton twirler feeling seen by Kim Cattrall's scary coach persona, Harmony confesses a secret childhood fascination with ballet dancers, and both decide that Joan Cusack is a national treasure and Hayden Panettiere's "Gen" is absolutely queer.Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"We have come to show this community that gay people, and gay positive icons such as myself, are made of the same flesh and blood as they are."Happy New Year, Prom Party! This week the wives are covering what should have been the most on-brand movie possible for this show, the Broadway hit turned Netflix Original THE PROM (2020).Harmony confesses she doesn't follow the career of Ryan Murphy, BJ puts on her musical theatre snob glasses, both have some pretty strong feelings about James Corden playing a gay character, and the two discuss whether or not a film we have mixed feelings about can still be groundbreaking, important, or impactful. Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"I need to know that it's possible that two people can stay happy together forever."We're closing out 2020 by talking about one of the wives favorite movies of all time, and one that feels more relevant now than ever, JUNO (2007).Harmony finally agrees that she's the Paulie Bleeker to BJ's Juno, Mac MacGuff is praised for being the perfect teen girl movie dad that he is, and the wives dive into the film's surprisingly progressive gender themes surrounding pregnancy.Article Discussed in today's episode:Diablo Cody for Vanity Fair: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/05/diablo-cody-juno-georgia-alabama-abortionBecome a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"I’m tired of hiding. I’m tired of running!"In a very special Christmas episode, the wives are discussing the highly controversial remake BLACK CHRISTMAS (2019) with the two women behind the film, April Wolfe and Sophia Takal.BJ and Harmony firmly stake their flag on planet "DIe Mad About It" to those that dislike this movie, Sophia and April talk about the massive backlash upon the film's release, and all of them discuss what it's like dealing with everyday misogyny. Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"Okay, well, you kids may as well learn this now. Grownups will say anything to get kids to cooperate."Before we dare tackle the inevitable legacy of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, we're starting at the very beginning with TO GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE WE GO, the made-for-TV Christmas movie that showed the world FULL HOUSE's Michelle Tanner was actually two children. BJ tells the story that got her bullied off of TikTok about trapping her little sister under a Christmas tree for four hours, Harmony's analysis of the runaway horse carriage scene gives BJ an asthma attack, and both dig up some really weird childhood memories that somehow relate to this weird movie starring five-year-olds. Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"And guess what, I need a friend right now. And it’s like, you guys are smashing the s**t out of me."Fresh on the heels of it's VOD release, we're talking about body swapping teen girl horror in FREAKY, with the film's co-writer, Michael Kennedy!This week BJ gets really sentimental about FREAKY's highly-discussed "car scene," Harmony explains why body-swap movies are NOT inherently transphobic, and Michael talks about making Josh the queer representation he wished he had in high school. Who knew a gory-as-hell movie about a teen girl swapping bodies with a mass murderer would be so touching?Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromFind Michael Kennedy on Twitter @michaelkenken and Instagram: @michaeltjkennedyYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"I told everyone! Well, actually I told one person, but you know how these things work. It’s like wildfire."You asked for it, and we're delivering, it's time to jump back into 2010 to discuss EASY A with special guest, Brennan Klein (producer of this very show!)This week BJ tells the story about her Christian ex's soon to be wife calling her a decade later, Brennan confesses he aspires to be a parent like Stanley Tucci's Dill Penderghast, Harmony admits that Olive is exactly the type of cool woman she wants to be when she grows up, and the trio finally determine the difference between teen girl movie hallway walks and stairway reveals.Articles Discussed in Today's Episode can be found below: 10 Years Later, ‘Easy A’ (2010) Grapples With a Complex Legacy: https://flipscreened.com/2020/10/06/10-years-later-easy-a-2010-grapples-with-a-complex-legacy/Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind Brennan on Twitter @itsrainingbrens and Instagram @theburningclemFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"What if we just tried to be honest and treat each other with respect? That is what Jesus wanted, right?" The wives are going deep into the world of organized religion, discovering sexuality, and teaching the world what it means to "toss a salad" with Karen Maine's YES, GOD, YES. This week BJ explains why googling "girl uses cellphone" has scarred her for life, Harmony relives the hell of suburban Ohio Sunday school, and both talk a lot about the life-affirming moments that exist from having even just one adult tell you that it's all going to be okay.Articles Discussed in Today's Episode can be found below: Karen Maine for Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/karen-maine-interview-yes-god-yesBecome a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"I can't believe that I gave my panties to a geek." The wives are finally diving into the patron saint of teen movies, John Hughes' directorial debut, SIXTEEN CANDLES.This week BJ talks about the rite of passage for Chicagoland teens experiencing John Hughes cinema, Harmony has a full breakdown after drawing a parallel from the treatment of Long Duk Dong to her own family's treatment of immigrants, and both have to grapple with the normalization of rape culture present in what is considered one of the most classic teen girl movies ever made.Articles Discussed in Today's Episode can be found belowMolly Ringwald for The New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/what-about-the-breakfast-club-molly-ringwald-metoo-john-hughes-pretty-in-pinkVox Article: https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/9/27/17906644/sixteen-candles-rape-culture-1980s-brett-kavanaugh?fbclid=IwAR2dM1530-wJ60jNRL1bpKoCCzu0ZixD0CY1eaOSszTPcvsfIxqs20-U098Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatpromFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channelsBJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"I transferred from Los Angeles. Your school has no gymnastics team. This is a last resort. *clap* " In honor of the iconic cheerleading classic's 20th anniversary, we're flipping onto the blue carpet of BRING IT ON!This week BJ gives Harmony a crash course in the world competitive spirit sports, Harmony realizes that this movie is about way, way deeper issues than just cheerleading, and we read from Gabrielle Union's interview in Vogue about the staying power of Isis and the representation of Black characters in teen movies.Vogue Article: vogue.com/article/gabrielle-union-bring-it-on-interviewFind the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channels.BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"If only there was a place where a superficial, materialistic b*tch could fit in... Oh, wait. There is" Fresh off the heels of the latest U.S. election, we're diving into baby's first socialism movie, the Amanda-Bynes-as-Snow-White flick SYDNEY WHITE (2007).The wives are joined with comedian, co-host of the Kicking and Screaming podcast, and host of El Rey's 'Top 5,' Vanessa Guerrero, to talk about collegiate life as an introduction to dismantling the screwed up world of rigged democracies, the signs you might be dating a young Republican, whether or not we should trust angry white men with blogs, and embracing your inner dork.**At the time of recording, Vanessa was using a different last name. We were given explicit permission to make the ridiculous sound edit of an Eddie Guerrero ring announcement to highlight the professional use of her maiden name.**Find the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromFind Vanessa Guerrero on Twitter: @NesGritton and @KickScreamPodYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channels.BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"We are the weirdos, mister." We're closing out sp0o0oky season with a bang, by traveling back to the 90s and examining the beloved witch classic, THE CRAFT (1996).Sisterhood of the Traveling Tripp Pants, this is not. This week your favorite wives talk about the dangers of groupthink, the communal misremembering of what this film is actually about, and the absolutely iconic aesthetic of Fairuza Balk's Nancy Downs. Strap in, friends. This one gets pretty intense.Find the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channels.BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"Today's the anniversary of her death. At least I get to see her. Even if she is being chased by a psycho with a machete." Week four of sp0o0oky season is a look at one of the legitimately most underrated horror films of the last decade, THE FINAL GIRLS (2015)The week your favorite wives talk about the importance of writing your own storyline, punchlines with progressive roots, the deconstruction of slasher films, and embracing your inner archetype.Find the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channels.BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"If my mom's a ghost, did she forget about me?" Week three of sp0o0oky season is all about the friendliest ghost you know, and the source of plenty of pre-teen heart eye fawning, CASPER (1995).The week your favorite wives talk about the pro-therapy messaging of Dr. Harvey, learning how to process grief and death as a child, and why films like CASPER are so important for teaching children how to navigate their negative emotions.Find the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channels.BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"Great. My secret weapon is PMS." In our second week of teen girl horror movies, we're focusing on the iconic SoCal vampire slaying film--not the series-- BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (1992).This week your favorite wives tackle their complicated feelings about Joss Whedon, the sometimes toxic gatekeeping surrounding BUFFY, the everlasting perfection of Paul Reubens, and why Donald Sutherland is "daddy."Find the show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channels.BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"What are the two house rules? Number One: No dating till you graduate. Number Two: No dating till you graduate." This week is the movie that inspired the podcast in the first place, the Shakespearean inspired classic 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU.Harmony's interpretation of the film throws BJ into a straight up existential crisis and forces her to reevaluate one of her favorite teen girl movies of all time. Chances are, you're about to be thrown into the crisis with her. Strap in, it's about to get complicated.Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channels.BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

We're all in this together! This week BJ & Harmony are joined by Willow Hawks of The Sonder Bombs to revisit the Disney Channel Original Movie to end them all, High School Musical.Can Vanessa Hudgens actually sing? Does this film accurately portray the cruel politics of high school thespians? Did Justin Bieber steal his haircut from baby Zac Efron? Find out our thoughts on all of these burning questions and so much more on this week's episode.Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromWillow Hawks & The Sonder Bombs areon Twitter & Instagram: @Sonder_BombsYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channels.BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"It's as if women's lib never existed." This week BJ & Harmony are diving into the super queer, ultra-debated, cross-dressing teen classic, JUST ONE OF THE GUYS.Listen to Harmony defend the hypersexual little brother Buddy, BJ acknowledge how the incidental lesbian scenes made a huge impact on her pre-teen years, and both identify the difference between authentic and problematic queer representation.Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channels.BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

You're it, you're the ultimate! This week BJ & Harmony are talking body swaps, teenage angst, unexpected racism, and the forever perfection of Jamie Lee Curtis in Disney's 3rd installment of the FREAKY FRIDAY franchise. Listen to BJ wax poetic about her years as an embarrassing emo kid and Harmony's love of cool moms with rad hair.Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channels.BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

UGH! AS IF! This week BJ & Harmony are exploring what many consider to be the peak of teen girl cinema, Amy Heckerling’s CLUELESS (1995). We ‘re talking about 90s slang, makeovers, classism, fashion, surprisingly progressive gay acceptance, and take a questionable trip revisiting our own experiences with high school cliques.Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromYou can also follow the hosts on their social media channels.BJ Colangelo—Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_torLogo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

This Ends at Prom is a weekly podcast analyzing the staying power of womanhood featured in coming-of-age and teen girl movies from the queer, feminist cisgender and transgender perspectives of wives BJ Colangelo and Harmony Colangelo.