This podcast episode reviews the 1989 rom-com "Say Anything," analyzing its portrayal of relationships and happiness through the lens of relationship science. The hosts and guest, Dr. Laurie Santos, discuss the film's plot, focusing on the main characters' dynamics and the development of their relationship. They highlight the film's accurate depiction of optimism's power and the attachment transfer from parents to romantic partners, while also critiquing its portrayal of stalking behaviors and the unrealistic speed of the central relationship's progression. Specific examples from the film, such as the "boombox scene" and the key-master role, are used to illustrate these points. The episode concludes with a five-star rating for the film's entertainment value and a four-to-five-star rating based on its accuracy in depicting relationship dynamics.
