In this episode, EDJ, Amy and Thea recap the 2003 romantic comedy Down with Love, a colorful homage to the glamorous screwball comedies of the early 1960s. Beneath its playful style, witty dialogue, and impeccable costumes lies a fascinating conversation about gender, feminism, workplace dynamics, and the cultural expectations of its era.

We explore whether the film succeeds as both a loving parody and a meaningful social critique, discussing where its satire lands—and where it falls short by today's standards.

In This Episode

  • The performances, chemistry, costumes, and visual style that make the film memorable.
  • The film's take on feminism, gender expectations, and the battle of the sexes.
  • Romance, consent, and power dynamics in interpersonal relationships.
  • How misogyny, homophobia, and outdated stereotypes are presented—and whether the movie critiques or reinforces them.
  • Whether the movie's satire still resonates with fourth wave feminist audiences since this movie was made during the third wave of feminism
  • How we'd update Down with Love perhaps in a 1980s context with a #metoo feminist lens projection of fourth wave feminism

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