Movies That Played Us

Kait Valdez & Victoria Dunn
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"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.

  1. Coyote Ugly

    MAR 11

    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.

    1h 51m
  2. Valentine's Day

    FEB 15

    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.

    2h 3m
  3. Fever Pitch

    10/30/2025

    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.

    1h 42m
  4. 10 Things I Hate About You

    10/07/2025

    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.

    1h 46m
  5. Two Can Play That Game

    09/23/2025

    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.

    2h 1m
  6. 500 Days of Summer

    08/20/2025

    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.

    1h 51m
  7. Fire Island

    07/29/2025

    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.

    1h 51m
  8. Couple's Retreat

    07/16/2025

    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.

    1h 51m
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"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.

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  • Creator
    Kait Valdez & Victoria Dunn
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Movies That Played Us