This Ends at Prom

"We spend more time defending our relationship than actually having one."
As chosen by the Patreon Prom Party, this month The Wives Colangelo are stepping up, turning out, and tackling SAVE THE LAST DANCE. A movie remembered more for its memes than its messaging, it's time to have an uncomfortable conversation about a movie everyone seems to remember loving but might not feel the same way upon a rewatch 25 years later.
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MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT
The JED Foundation: https://www.jedfoundation.org
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Article Mentioned
“SAVE THE LAST DANCE” IS LOWKEY WEIRD TO WATCH 25 YEARS LATER: https://www.blackasf.com/post/save-the-last-dance-is-lowkey-weird-to-watch-25-years-later
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Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"God. He can't find us any better than Santa Claus."
How do we discuss a movie like THE BLUE LAGOON, which was so impactful to a generation of young people, when we are plagued with knowing too much about the depravity of humans? Well, we’re sure going to try. Sometimes a teen girl movie deserves interrogation more than celebration. This week, The Wives Colangelo are tackling one of the highest-grossing films of 1980. It, uh, it's going to get weird.
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Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom
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MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT
The JED Foundation: https://www.jedfoundation.org
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Documentary Mentioned
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields on Hulu
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Social Media Plugs
@ThisEndsAtProm
@BJColangelo
@HarmonyColangelo
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Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo
Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
This Ends at Prom is six years old, and The Wives Colangelo are celebrating with the last John Hughes teen movie they've yet to cover, FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF. A teen movie so beloved it's in the Library of Congress, let's dissect why this movie has the staying power that it does, whether or not Ferris is "actually a villain," and what it means to escape the confines of Suburbia for the perfect day off 40 years later.
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Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom
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MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT
America's ToothFairy: https://www.americastoothfairy.org/
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Article Mentioned
Bright Wall/Dark Room: https://www.brightwalldarkroom.com/2023/11/30/ferris-bueller-a-fruitful-life/
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Social Media Plugs
@ThisEndsAtProm
@BJColangelo
@HarmonyColangelo
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Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo
Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"Act your age, not your shoe size."
As chosen by the Patreon supporters, The Wives Colangelo are learning how to grow up, have fun, and process trauma by spinning around in teacups until they puke with UPTOWN GIRLS. Critics didn't understand this film at the time, but legions of fans have turned it into a beloved classic. It's time to give Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning their well-earned flowers.
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Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom
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MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT
America's ToothFairy: https://www.americastoothfairy.org/
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Social Media Plugs
@ThisEndsAtProm
@BJColangelo
@HarmonyColangelo
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Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo
Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

"Well guys, we've made it to the end of the summer in one piece, except for a few campers who are lepers."
25 years ago, one of the greatest summer camp comedies was unleashed on the world, and a generation has been quoting it ever since. It's time for The Wives Colangelo to dive into WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER. Make sure you're off book for "Day by Day," find a way to help your art teacher through her divorce, and don't worry, we'll still like you even if you taste like a burger.
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Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom
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MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT
America's ToothFairy: https://www.americastoothfairy.org/
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Social Media Plugs
@ThisEndsAtProm
@BJColangelo
@HarmonyColangelo
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Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo
Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/