Movies That Played Us
Movies That Played Us
Kait Valdez & Victoria Dunn
"Movies That Played Us" is a lively, irreverent podcast where two opinionated 30-somethings, Kait Valdez and Victoria Dunn, dive headfirst into the world of romantic comedies. Armed with wildly different life experiences and identities, they unpack how these iconic (and sometimes absurd) films have shaped their expectations of love, dating, and partnership. From the grand gestures to the questionable meet-cutes, no trope goes unexamined, and no character escapes their sharp, hilarious critique.
Coyote Ugly
On this episode, Kait and Victoria discuss a movie that has had both of them in a choke hold since the early 2000's, Coyote Ugly. They cover formative moments, the iconic music and just how much this movie played them both. Also, hear some "listener letters" from the characters and find out what Victoria thinks it would be like to date the characters.
Mar 11
1 hr 51 min
Valentine's Day
After a bit of a hiatus, Kait and Victoria return to discuss a very seasonally appropriate film, 2010's Valentine's Day. Listen to us cover just so many romantic plot-lines from this star-studded rom-com epic. Also, find out about our worst Valentine's Day moments.
Feb 15
2 hr 2 min
Fever Pitch
On this episode of Movies That Played Us, Kait and Victoria are discussing the 2005 baseball-centric romcom, Fever Pitch, starring Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore. Tune in to hear what we think of the relationship depicted between our two main characters, hear Kait try their hand at a Boston accent and find out what Victoria's breaking point would be in a relationship with Michael B. Jordan.
Oct 30, 2025
1 hr 42 min
10 Things I Hate About You
On this episode, Kait and Victoria talk about millennial classic, 10 Things I Hate About You. Join us as we delve into the bad behavior of some beloved characters and discuss whether or not the movie set us up for failure in our romantic lives. Also, find out what we think it might look like to actually date some of the characters in real life.
Oct 7, 2025
1 hr 46 min
Two Can Play That Game
In this episode of Movies That Played Us, Kait and Victoria put Vivica A. Fox’s dating rulebook under the microscope with the 2001 rom-com Two Can Play That Game. We’re talking power plays, mind games, and whether the “10-day strategy” holds up in real life—or if it’s just a one-way ticket to a messy situationship.
Sep 23, 2025
2 hr 1 min
500 Days of Summer
On this week's episode, it's Victoria's birthday pick and we are revisiting an old favorite from a time gone by, the late 2000s. Tune in to find out if 500 Days of Summer (starring Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt) stands the test of time or did in fact play us in our late teens/early 20s. Also, Kait reads Victoria three possible date outcomes with a few of the characters.
Aug 20, 2025
1 hr 50 min
Fire Island
This week, Kait and Victoria are taking a little vacation to Fire Island as we continue with the summer fun and Kait pays homage to the queer community again. Listen as we discuss all the ways this movie did not, in fact, play us and hear some very fun takes on how it might look to date some of the characters.
Jul 29, 2025
1 hr 50 min
Couple's Retreat
This week, Kait and Victoria are diving into Couple's Retreat. A movie from 2009 with much to discuss when it comes to the portrayal of love and relationships. Tune in to hear how tough this movie is to digest and find out what Victoria thinks it might look like to date some of the characters.
Jul 16, 2025
1 hr 50 min
Imagine Me & You
In honor of pride month, this week, Kait and Victoria are discussing the 2005 queer romcom Imagine Me & You. Starring Piper Perabo and Lena Headey. Tune in to find out how this movie stack up against it heterosexual counterparts and see what we think it would look like to date some of the characters.
Jun 20, 2025
1 hr 45 min
27 Dresses
This week Kait and Victoria commemorate the kick-off of wedding season with 2008's 27 Dresses starring Katherine Heigl, James Marden and Ed Burns. While this movie didn't damage us, we of course had grievances with the rush of the courtships and ya know... the lies!
Jun 3, 2025
1 hr 41 min
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