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Jack and Nora are joined by performer, writer, and environmentalist Aruhan Galieva to discuss #32 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. In this episode, Nora embraces her inner Daniel Cleaver, Jack asks important questions about pie, and Aruhan dishes up hot takes and even hotter owl facts. Round up your oldest pals, order a bright clue cocktail, and let’s find our second chance at love!
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Content Warning: A quick heads up from us— as a major plot and thematic element of the film, this episode contains frequent references to grief and grieving (specifically, losing a spouse).
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Jack and Nora are joined by romance author Alexandria Lee to discuss #33 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Never Been Kissed. In this episode, Nora is extremely picky about lipstick shades, Jack is a certified Guy Perkins hater, and Alexandria gets spicyyyyy. Throw on your fluffiest feather boa, secure your hidden camera pin, and let’s go undercover!
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Content Warning: A quick heads up from us — as it’s a major plot and thematic element of the film, this episode contains frequent references to romantic relationships between teenagers and adults, as well as discussions of power dynamics, consent laws, and safeguarding.
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Jack and Nora are joined by film historian and publicist Ally Russell to discuss #34 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: The Wedding Banquet. In this episode, Nora is besties with Javier Bardem, Jack is absolutely smitten with Bowen Yang (as are we all), and Ally would like to have words with Ang Lee. Gather your found family, secure your live goose and/or ceremonial wooden duck, and let’s throw a [sham] wedding!
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Content Warning: A quick heads up from us, in case you’d prefer not to engage with certain topics right now — this episode includes a brief discussion of marital sexual assault, in the context of discussing a plot point from the original 1993 film (16:06-18:15). Due to the themes of the film, there are also frequent brief references throughout the episode to pregnancy, infertility and IVF treatments (longer fertility/IVF discussion from 31:23-32:48) and one mention of abortion (22:14-22:25).
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Jack and Nora are joined by writer and educator Emily Garside to discuss #35 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Fire Island. In this episode, Nora is super into Pride and Prejudice, Jack is Captain Straight Man, and Emily gets nerdy about queer culture. Dust off your Speedo and don’t be late for the ferry — we’re going to Gay Disney World!
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Content Warning: A quick heads up from us, in case you’d prefer not to engage with certain topics right now — this episode includes a brief discussion of revenge porn and nonconsensual filming of sexual activity (time stamp: 39:48-41:27). It also includes references to racism towards Asian Americans (16:27-17:04) and size discrimination and diet culture in the LGBTQ+ community (33:32-36:24). These topics are all brought up in the context of discussing plot points and themes from the film.
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Jack and Nora are joined by playwright Grace Aki to discuss #36 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Defending Your Life. In this episode, Nora gets her best point stolen, Jack is a Men in Black guy, and Grace picks the least uplifting birthday film possible. Put on your tupa, crank some Barbra, and let’s catch the tram to Judgment City!
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Jack and Nora are joined by actor, writer, and TTRPGer Jen Coles (she/they) to discuss #37 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Kissing Jessica Stein. In this episode, Nora fangirls over Tovah Feldshuh, Jack channels Tony Soprano, and Jen balances it all out with some truly heartfelt analysis. Stock up on pamphlets, blend those lipsticks, and let’s meet “a very nice girl”!
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Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, the Kissing Jessica Stein/ Shiva Baby article, and more here.
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Jack and Nora are joined by actor and singer Josh St. Clair to discuss the world premiere of 50 First Dates: The Musical. In this episode, Jack finally gets to talk about Adam Sandler, Nora reveals her deep knowledge of Fight Club, and Josh achieves his lifelong goal of getting a Grenade Bar. Order some waffles, head to [redacted tropical location], and let’s fall in love again (for the first time)!
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Every other film mentioned in this episode:
Ghost (1990), Groundhog Day (1993), Titanic (1997), The Wedding Singer (1998), Notting Hill (1999), 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), The Sixth Sense (1999), Fight Club (1999), South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut (1999), The Princess Diaries (2001), The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004), 13 Going on 30 (2004), The Terminal (2004), Mean Girls (2004), Blended (2014), Space Jam 2: A New Legacy (2021), Juror #2 (2025)
Where to find us:
Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, Jack’s Adam Sandler podcast, and more here.
Get tickets to see Josh in 50 First Dates: The Musical, 14th September to 16th November at The Other Palace in London (we also recommend TheatreNinja for comparing tickets across multiple dates)!
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 mail@whenrommet.com.
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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!
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- Movie star charisma
- Spy Kids 3D: Game Over (2003)
- Shakespeare
Mysteries 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
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- Follow Jamie at @jamie.linn.watson
- Find more from Jamie here
- Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here.
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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!
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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)!
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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”!
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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!
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