Blue Crush (2002)

Blue Crush (2002)

Author: Pod People Productions July 17, 2025 Duration: 1:21:17

"You're a girl that doesn't ask a guy what to do..."

Surf's up, and we're remembering having very confusing feelings about watching all of these cool surfers! BLUE CRUSH is one of those seminal sleepover classics that caused quite a stir for millennials everywhere, but we're breaking down why it's so good, why Anne-Marie is so iconic, and why the hell a guy is hanging around our surfer sisterhood story!

----

Become a Patron!

https://www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom

----

MONTHLY SUPPORT SPOTLIGHT

L.A. Street Vendor Support: https://gofund.me/d26a596f

----

Articles Mentioned

Surf's Up: How Blue Crush Inspired a Generation to Catch a Wave: https://www.eonline.com/news/1341805/surf-s-up-how-blue-crush-inspired-a-generation-to-catch-a-wave

Keala Kennelly for Surfer Magazine: https://www.surfer.com/news/keala-kennelly-interview

----

Follow the Show: @ThisEndsAtProm

BJ Colangelo: @BJColangelo

Harmony Colangelo: @Veloci_trap_tor / @HarmonyColangelo on Bluesky

----------

Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo

Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/


Every week, This Ends at Prom digs into a single film to explore how stories about teenage girls shape our understanding of womanhood itself. Hosts BJ and Harmony Colangelo, a married couple, bring their distinct queer and feminist perspectives-one cisgender, one transgender-to these conversations, creating a unique and essential dialogue. They’re less interested in simple nostalgia and more focused on the lasting cultural impact of these movies, asking what they truly say about power, identity, and survival. You’ll hear thoughtful analysis that celebrates the genre while also critically examining its flaws and hidden depths. This isn't just a film review show; it's a deep dive into the artifacts of our youth and how they continue to define us. Produced by Pod People Productions, the podcast finds profound resonance in the hallways, bedrooms, and climactic prom scenes of cinema, revealing why these specific stories stick with us long after the credits roll. Each episode feels like a compelling chat between friends who are unafraid to challenge each other and the material, making for listening that is as insightful as it is engaging. Tune in for a fresh take on the films you thought you knew.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 290

This Ends at Prom
Podcast Episodes
Hocus Pocus (1993) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:36
"We must find the book, brew the potion and suck the lives out of the children of Salem before sunrise. Otherwise, it’s curtains. We evaporate! We cease to exist! Dost thou comprehend?"With the upcoming sequel just aroun…
Sugar & Spice (2001) w/ Chelsea Rebecca of Dead Meat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:27
“If the O.J. trial taught us anything, it taught us that, in America, you can cut somebody's head off and still be innocent as long as you have enough money.”We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit, how 'bout you?…
The Princess Bride - 35th Anniversary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:01
“But for now, rest well and dream of large women."35 years later and THE PRINCESS BRIDE is still as perfect now as it was then. This week The Wives discuss the fantasy romance adventure that solidified Andre the Giant as…
Fast Times at Ridgemont High - 40th Anniversary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:48
“In Ridgemont? We can’t even get cable TV here, Stacy, and you want romance?!"FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH turns 40 this year, and there's no way we were going to pass up the chance to talk about the teen film that chang…
Bend it Like Beckham (2002) w/ Alexia Arani, PhD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:20
“Anyone can cook aloo gobi, but who can bend a ball like Beckham?”This week we're talking about the teen girl movie that made all the athletic gals feel validated, all of the budding queer girls question their feelings o…
Dirty Dancing (1987) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:22
"I’m scared of everything. I’m scared of what I saw, I’m scared of what I did, of who I am, and most of all I’m scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel when I’m with…
Heathers (1989) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:14
"Dear Diary, my teenage angst bullshit has a body count.”This Ends at Prom is celebrating 2 years and 100 episodes by tackling one of the most highly requested films since the show's launch, the black comedy classic HEAT…
A Knight's Tale (2001) w/ Jess Carson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:24
"Better a silly girl with a flower than a silly boy with a horse and a stick.”We're kicking off the month with a trip to the medieval times for the anachronistic classic, A Knight's Tale. This is another one of those mov…