‘Pretty Woman’ Is The Most Charming Vulture Capitalist Fairytale w/ Josh Gondelman

‘Pretty Woman’ Is The Most Charming Vulture Capitalist Fairytale w/ Josh Gondelman

Author: Claire Fallon, Emma Gray June 24, 2025 Duration: 2:16:42
It’s rom-com rewatch time! We head back to 1990 Los Angeles for a beautiful tale about a sex worker (Julia Roberts) being lifted up into wealth, privilege and classiness by a corporate raider with a heart of gold (Richard Gere). It’s the ultimate capitalistic fairy tale, dreaming up a ruthless investor who has amassed millions by destroying things – but who actually has a soft heart, principles, and a deep yearning to be loved. Comedian Josh Gondelman (host of the upcoming YouTube special “Positive Reinforcement”) joins for a beat-by-beat journey through the Rapunzel-Cinderella-Pygmalion Frankenstein that made Julia Roberts a star. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every week, culture critics Emma Gray and Claire Fallon grab the remote and hit play, diving into the complicated, hilarious, and often absurd world of on-screen romance. Their Love to See It with Emma and Claire podcast is that perfect blend of snark and sincerity, treating both frothy reality dating shows and classic romantic films with the serious-and seriously funny-analysis they deserve. You’ll hear them dissect the latest dramatic rose ceremony on “The Bachelor” one episode, then revisit a formative rom-com the next, asking what these stories really teach us about our own relationships and desires. It’s less a straightforward recap and more a lively conversation between two insightful friends who aren’t afraid to laugh, cringe, or get genuinely moved by the material. They pick apart the juicy details and unpack the weird, sometimes problematic messages buried in our favorite love stories, all while celebrating the sheer joy of the genre. Tuning in feels like pulling up a chair with people who get why this stuff matters, for better or worse, in how we think about love, sex, and connection.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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