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• Anyone But You (2023) with Jamie Linn Watson

  Jack and Nora are joined by New York comedian/ natural blonde Jamie Linn Watson to discuss #38 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Anyone But You. In this episode, Nora powers through laryngitis, Jack declares Glen Powell the next great movie star, and Jamie makes the case for hot guys dating funny women. Cue up your serenity song, catch a first class flight to Sydney, and let’s find our moving train!Topics include:- Movie star charisma- Spy Kids 3D: Game Over (2003)- ShakespeareMysteries we still haven’t solved:- The story of the stolen ATM (???)- How many romcoms on the list will prominently feature smashed cakes and/or stray fireworks (current count: 2)- Is Jack actually American?Where to find us:- Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcom- Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow- Follow Nora at @norassic_park- Follow Jamie at @jamie.linn.watson- Find more from Jamie here- Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here.Join the conversation! Give us your take on the films we cover, which romcoms you think should be on the list, or your best “would do/ wouldn’t do/ have done” stories on socials or at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Sweethearts (2024) with Joshua Martin Williams

  Jack and Nora are joined by actor, musician, writer, and cat custodian Joshua Martin Williams to discuss #39 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Sweethearts. In this episode, Nora geeks out over shot composition, Jack waxes rhapsodic about the New Line Cinema logo, and Joshua may or may not be a witch. Call your bestie, crack open a bottle of absinthe, and let’s throw a petite soirée!Topics include:CentaursEuropean train schedulesBeing in love with your friendsMysteries we still haven’t solved:Can men and women be friends?!?!?Where to find us:Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcomFollow Jack at @thejackgregsonshowFollow Nora at @norassic_parkFollow Joshua at @joshuamartinwilliamsFind links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here.Join the conversation! Give us your take on the films we cover, which romcoms you think should be on the list, or your best “would do/ wouldn’t do/ have done” stories on socials or at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Something’s Gotta Give (2003) with Chris Feil

  Jack and Nora are joined by This Had Oscar Buzz host Chris Feil to discuss #40 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time - Something’s Gotta Give. In this episode, Jack shows off his Keanu Reeves impression, Nora admires Diane Keaton’s décolletage, and Chris gets the ick from the phrase “a woman to love”. Cue up La Vie En Rose, ditch your turtleneck, and let’s walk up some stairs (several times)! Topics include:Nancy Meyers and the case for the big-budget romcomFlirting via AOL Instant MessengerAge-gap relationshipsMysteries we still haven’t solved:How is this film only #40 on the list?!What does Vanity Fair have against The Holiday (2006)?Where to find us:Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @whenrommetcom.Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshowFollow Nora at @norassic_parkFollow Chris at @chrisvfeil and his podcast at @thishadoscarbuzzFind links here to our Letterboxd, Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more.Join the conversation! Give us your take on the films we cover, which romcoms you think should be on the list, or your best “would do/ wouldn’t do/ have done” stories on socials or at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• But I’m a Cheerleader (1999) with Faye McKeever

  Jack and Nora are joined by our *very first guest* (fashion icon/ costume designer/ “steak lover” Faye McKeever) to discuss #41 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time - But I’m a Cheerleader. In this episode, Nora unlocks a hot new crush (and a new-ish sexual identity), Jack recites the supporting cast’s superhero CVs, and Faye is deeply shaken to learn Ellen Degeneres isn’t Canadian. Grab your pompoms, pack some tofu, and let’s “kill the Rangers”!Topics include:Bottoms (2023) starring Ayo Edebiri & Rachel SennottHot glueThe (alleged) vegetarian to gay pipelineMysteries we still haven’t solved:Whether Megan is actually good at cheerleading (unclear)Who hurt you, Mary Brown?Where to find us:Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @whenrommetcom.Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshowFollow Nora at @norassic_parkFollow Faye at @faye.mckeeverFind links here to our Letterboxd, Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more.Join the conversation! Give us your take on the films we cover, which romcoms you think should be on the list, or your best “would do/ wouldn’t do/ have done” stories on socials or at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)

  It’s our pilot episode! We’re starting strong with #42 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time - Red, White & Royal Blue. In this episode, Nora has (and will continue to have) a LOT of feelings, and Jack trots out his (famously high-quality) Texan accent at every opportunity. Grab a box of Jaffa cakes, hop on your private jet, and let’s flip Texas!Topics include:Whether a smashed cake constitutes a diplomatic catastropheBatman & Robin (1997)The romcom pedigree of “Get Low” (Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz)Mysteries we still haven’t solved:Alex being convinced he’s working class for some reason??The Electoral CollegeWhere to find us:Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @whenrommetcom.Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshowFollow Nora at @norassic_parkFind links here to our Letterboxd, Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more.Join the conversation! Give us your take on the films we cover, which romcoms you think should be on the list, or your best “would do/ wouldn’t do/ have done” stories on socials or at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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