Join Every Rom Com as we wrap up our Self-Help series with a look at the powerhouse ensemble rom com “Think Like A Man.” We’ll discuss some of the talented black cast and crew, including director Tim Story and actress Regina Hall. We’ll share our thoughts on the dating and relationship dilemmas encountered by the film’s characters. And we’ll give our opinions on the best-selling Steve Harvey dating advice book that inspired the movie: “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man.” We’re joined this week by Natasha Alvar, a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic, who is also the film editor at culturedvultures.com!
0:00-16:48 Introducing Natasha Alvar from culturedvultures.com
Natasha Alvar is a Rotten Tomatoes approved film critic, a film editor at Cultured Vultures, a book lover, and an English Literature teacher!
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16:48-23:50 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts
More Info On “Think Like A Man”:
https://www.bet.com/photo-gallery/yfbzum/20-reasons-why-we-love-think-like-a-man/2l4uad
https://www.dga.org/Craft/DGAQ/All-Articles/1402-Spring-2014/Tim-Story.aspx
To hear our thoughts on related movie “He’s Just Not That Into You”, check out Every Rom Com episode 56:
https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/4e5eec46/every-rom-com-56-hes-just-not-that-into-you
23:50-29:43 General Opinion
29:43-51:33 Cast & Crew In-Depth
More On Tim Story:
https://www.dga.org/Craft/DGAQ/All-Articles/1402-Spring-2014/Tim-Story.aspx
https://ndigo.com/2016/03/03/11666/
More On Regina Hall:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/03/11/magazine/regina-hall-movies-black-audience.html
More On Kevin Hart:
https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/kevin-hart-oscar-hosting-controversy-timeline-8492982/
https://www.biography.com/actors/kevin-hart
More On Steve Harvey:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Steve-Harvey
https://theharveyfoundation.org/
51:33-1:01:49 Thoughts On The Book: “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man”
More On Steve Harvey And The Book:
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/a27423852/steve-harvey-net-worth/
https://archive.naplesnews.com/community/steve-harvey-hopes-think-like-a-man-empowers-women-ep-389154231-333303511.html/
https://parade.com/1201417/rose-maura-lorre/steve-harvey-wife-marjorie-harvey-marriages/
https://www.distractify.com/p/steve-harvey-book-list
More Steve Harvey Advice:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhG3VYaUAI4
1:01:49-1:11:01 Opening Of The Movie, Intro To The Men, Intro To The Women
1:11:01-1:26:54 Women Find The Book, Candace And Michael Meet, Mya And The 90-Day Rule
1:26:54-1:44:43 The Non-Committer Vs. The Girl Who Wants The Ring, The Dreamer Vs. The Woman Who Is Her Own Man, The Mama’s Boy Vs. The Single Mom, “What Are Your Short-Term Goals? What Are Your Long-Term Goals?” And Other Questions To Ask A Date
1:44:43-1:50:06 The Relationships Run Into Problems, Cedric’s Divorce Party/Discovering The Book
1:50:06 SPOILERS BEGIN
1:50:06-2:04:05 Using The Book Against The Women, The Men Are Discovered, Lauren’s Choice
2:04:05-2:20:48 The Men’s Realization, Wrapping Up The Stories
2:20:48-2:25:38 The Notion Of Love As “War”, Homophobia In The Movie
2:25:38-2:37:13 Double Feature Recommendations