Epilogues and Epiphanies – Good Movies Make Good Humans

Why does loving a rom-com still feel like something to apologize for? This week I'm joined by Daniel of Daniel Film Therapy — former actor, therapist, and the internet's favorite film-critique livestreamer — to dig into what actually makes a rom-com a rom-com, why the genre gets dismissed as lowbrow (spoiler: misogyny), and what it means that we still crave happy endings in a world that feels increasingly uncertain.
We talk about the tropes we love and hate, the movies that shaped how we watch (The Apartment, When Harry Met Sally, Roman Holiday), why Obsession might be the most honest rom-com of the year, and why sometimes you just need permission to be a little stupid and let a story make you feel good.

What is Epilogues and Epiphanies – Good Movies Make Good Humans?

A smart, funny pop culture podcast that blends movie reviews, TV recaps, and cultural commentary into conversations about what it really means to be human. Host Lyndsey McPherson and her guests dig into blockbuster films, streaming series, and cult classics to uncover life lessons, storytelling patterns, and social themes hiding in plain sight.

Expect sharp humor, unfiltered opinions, and surprising takeaways as episodes connect entertainment to bigger questions—about relationships, morality, creativity, and the messy patterns we keep repeating. Whether it’s breaking down a new release or rev