A podcast that reviews the romantic relationships in popular movies and shows, across all genres. Hosted by local hopeless romantic and struggling cinephile, Zamadotx.
This week we’re looking up to chat about Lois Lane and Clark Kent/Superman/Kal-el, from Superman (2025) and beyond. Join Zama as we explore how Clark’s loneliness is killing him, why Lois is allowed to be hesitant, and how we all benefit from a little arguing. We take this fight to Watchtower for a Justice League themed Who’s Your Fave battle. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and…
This week we’re crowning the king of the jungle and unpacking everything about Tarzan and George of the Jungle. This episode pits the love stories of Jane & Tarzan against Ursula & George. Join Zama as we ask what are the similarities between these two, how do these stories change the lives of Ursula & Jane, and the real reason why we still gravitate towards these wild men today. Our battle goes…
This week we’re searching for clues and unpacking the spooky special union between Daphne & Fred, from the Scooby-Doo live action films. Join Zama as we discuss this couple’s onscreen evolution, ask how they push each other through the insecurities, and how their love persists in the background of the mysterious. We’re including the whole Mystery Inc in our Who’s Your Fave battle. Be sure to…
This week we’re taking it one day at a time with Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew, from Netflix’s One Day. Join Zama as we unpack the intricacies behind this kind of friends to lovers trope, why Dex can be so frustrating, how Emma gets trapped by the idea of settling, and how we can honour those we’ve lost. The discussion continue in this week’s morbid Who’s Your Fave battle. Be sure to follow us on…
This week we’re moving into the loft and talking about Jess Day and Nick Miller, from the sitcom hit New Girl. Join Zama as we tap into the benefits of trying again, building off the foundation of friendship, and how these two real lovers found their way back to each other. Stay for our battle as we pit two couples struggling through life. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for more…
This week we’re turning into the Amanda Show and celebrating a real romcom prodigy, Miss Amanda Bynes. Join Zama as we unpack why Bynes is such a star, go through the movies that cemented her place amongst the legends of the genre, and why we should accept her retirement. CW/TW: pedophilia and assault. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for more content and pod updates.
This week we're exploring the complexities of Louisa Clark and Will Traynor, from Me Before You. We're joined by a friend of the podcast and big sister, Nasiphi (@ SipzandThingz) to help sort through it. Find out how appropriate casting affects how people are represented, why their relationship wasn't very healthy, and why love doesn't always have to be the answer. We take the book adaptations…
This week we’re taking a husband and breaking down Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton, from the sensational Bridgerton series. Join Zama asking the big questions like why Pen wasn’t the only person trying to rebrand, why Colin had to humble himself, and how forgiveness was the theme of this relationship. We take this further with all the secrets in our period drama themed battle. Be sure…
This week we’re making history and talking about Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry, from Red, White & Royal Blue. Join Zama as we see how these two are more similar than they think, why Henry feels trapped by societal expectations, how this reshapes Alex’s thinking, and what their relationship means for their roles. We take it a step further in this week’s battle where we go scandal for…
This week we're taking down baddies and looking at the superhero lovebirds, Kory Anders and Dick Grayson from Titans. Better known as Starfire and Nightwing. Join Zama as she giggles about her crushes, dives into why Dick had a lot to prove, how Kory was dealing with her Hamlet-esque dilemma, and why their pairing is mutually beneficial. We take this DC themed chat into the week's battle. Do be…