Coming to America (1988) with Kobi Omenaka

Coming to America (1988) with Kobi Omenaka

Jack and Nora are joined by film podcaster Kobi Omenaka to discuss #13 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time [https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/08/best-romantic-comedies-list]: Coming to America. In this episode, Nora is toxically positive, Jack sings as much as possible, and Kobi has his childhood ruined by profanity. Grab your map, throw some rose petals, and let’s find our Queen! Topics include: * Coming 2 America (2021) * Zamunda vs. Black Panther (2018)’s Wakanda  * Eddie Murphy’s star power – Mysteries we still haven’t solved: * Why don’t movies have spit takes anymore? – Where to find us: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whenrommetcom], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@whenrommetcom], Threads [https://www.threads.com/whenrommetcom], and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/whenrommetcom/] at @whenrommetcom * Support the future of the show on Ko-fi [https://ko-fi.com/whenrommetcom] * Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow [https://www.instagram.com/thejackgregsonshow] * Follow Nora at @norassic_park [https://www.instagram.com/norassic_park] * Follow Kobi at @kobestarr [https://www.instagram.com/kobestarr] (and check out his podcasts Flixwatcher [https://flixwatcher.tv/] and The Wire Stripped [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-wire-stripped/id1321861159]) – Find links to our Spotify playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1O9wRKlUPFEb58wM7hLZAy?si=5odssM1aSFWrDB8JMR7Uow&pi=E-y2Z7InRLC16], the Vanity Fair list [https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/08/best-romantic-comedies-list], and more here [https://linktr.ee/whenrommetcom]. 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 [mail@whenrommet.com]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Broadcast News (1987) with Phillip Iscove

Jack and Nora are joined by TV writer/ producer and podcaster Phillip Iscove to discuss #14 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time [https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/08/best-romantic-comedies-list]: Broadcast News. In this episode, Nora has no scruples, Jack gets a gold star, and Phil is the biggest green flag. Floof up your hair, track down your story, and let’s make our deadline! Topics include: * The friend zone * The 60th Academy Awards (1988) * How much we love Holly Hunter – Mysteries we still haven’t solved: * Why no Best Supporting Actress nod for Joan Cusack? * Is Broadcast News a romantic comedy...? – Content Warning: This episode contains brief discussions of a fictional news story about date rape (and of characters being dismissive about the topic) - all conceptual, no details or descriptions. – Where to find us: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whenrommetcom], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@whenrommetcom], Threads [https://www.threads.com/whenrommetcom], and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/whenrommetcom/] at @whenrommetcom * Support the future of the show on Ko-fi [https://ko-fi.com/whenrommetcom] * Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow [https://www.instagram.com/thejackgregsonshow] * Follow Nora at @norassic_park [https://www.instagram.com/norassic_park] * Follow Phil at @pmiscove [https://www.instagram.com/pmiscove/] (and check out his podcast @podcastlikeits [https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeits/])  – Find links to our Spotify playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1O9wRKlUPFEb58wM7hLZAy?si=5odssM1aSFWrDB8JMR7Uow&pi=E-y2Z7InRLC16], the Vanity Fair list [https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/08/best-romantic-comedies-list], and more here [https://linktr.ee/whenrommetcom]. 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. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

BONUS: Finding Emily (2026) with Alicia MacDonald

Jack and Nora are joined by director Alicia MacDonald to discuss her brand new film, Finding Emily - in UK cinemas 22nd May (and US theatres 28th August). In this episode, Nora has a hot take on hot takes, Jack wants to do the romcom dash, and Alicia is proud of her film baby. Grab your guitar, print a stack of wanted posters, and let’s find that missing number! Topics include: * Cut scenes, Easter eggs, and behind-the-scenes moments * Manchester’s famous indie music scene (and even more famous weather) * What Alicia learned from Lena Dunham on the set of Netflix’s Too Much – Mysteries we still haven’t solved: * What was really going on with viral sensation “Couch Guy”? * What will be Angourie Rice and Spike Fearn’s Revolutionary Road (2008)? – Where to find us: * Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube [https://youtu.be/ZUuVsSzKP08]! * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whenrommetcom], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@whenrommetcom], Threads [https://www.threads.com/whenrommetcom], and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/whenrommetcom/] at @whenrommetcom * Support the future of the show on Ko-fi [https://ko-fi.com/whenrommetcom] * Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow [https://www.instagram.com/thejackgregsonshow] * Follow Nora at @norassic_park [https://www.instagram.com/norassic_park] * Follow Alicia at @not_aleesha [https://www.instagram.com/not_aleesha/] (and Finding Emily at @findingemilyfilm [https://www.instagram.com/findingemilyfilm]) – Find links to our Spotify playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1O9wRKlUPFEb58wM7hLZAy?si=5odssM1aSFWrDB8JMR7Uow&pi=E-y2Z7InRLC16], the Vanity Fair list [https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/08/best-romantic-comedies-list], and more here [https://linktr.ee/whenrommetcom]. 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 [mail@whenrommet.com]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Romcom Roundup with Tabitha Catlin: The Drama + You, Me & Tuscany + More

Jack and Nora are joined by theatre content creator Tabitha Catlin to discuss (spoiler-free!) what's going on in the world of romcoms. In this episode, Nora competes for how many f-bombs she can drop in 36 minutes, Jack is replacing Nora with Fearne Cotton, and Tabitha loves any film with Glen Powell and/or a talking dog. Head to your local cinema, grab some popcorn, and let’s celebrate the revival of the romcom! Topics include: * Robert Pattinson's long-awaited comedy era * The irresistible charm of Halle Bailey * Upcoming cinema releases of romcoms (and romcom-adjacent films), including: Finding Emily (2026), One Night Only (2026), The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026), and the 25th anniversary re-releases of Bridget Jones' Diary (2001) and Legally Blonde (2001) – Mysteries we still haven’t solved: * Which film will be crowned the best romcom of 2026? * Where can we get the food in You, Me & Tuscany? – Where to find us: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whenrommetcom], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@whenrommetcom], Threads [https://www.threads.com/whenrommetcom], and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/whenrommetcom/] at @whenrommetcom * Support the future of the show on Ko-fi [https://ko-fi.com/whenrommetcom] * Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow [https://www.instagram.com/thejackgregsonshow] * Follow Nora at @norassic_park [https://www.instagram.com/norassic_park] * Follow Tabitha at @tabinthecity [https://www.instagram.com/tabinthecity/] (and on TikTok at @tabinthecity [https://www.tiktok.com/@tabinthecity]). Check out her website [https://www.tabinthecity.co.uk/] for theatre reviews and interviews! – Find links to our Spotify playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1O9wRKlUPFEb58wM7hLZAy?si=5odssM1aSFWrDB8JMR7Uow&pi=E-y2Z7InRLC16], the Vanity Fair list [https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/08/best-romantic-comedies-list], and more here [https://linktr.ee/whenrommetcom]. 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. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Sleepless in Seattle (1993) with Alexa Morden

Jack and Nora are joined by actor and founder of The 98% Alexa Morden to discuss #15 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time [https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/08/best-romantic-comedies-list]: Sleepless in Seattle. In this episode, Nora hates people watching her eat, Jack and unnecessary acronyms are “MFEO”, and Alexa is woo-woo enough to believe in fate. Crank up the radio, head to Empire State Building, and let’s be in love (in a movie)! Topics include: * Watching 90s romcoms through a contemporary lens * How Jack and Nora became friends via mild stalking * Romcoms where the main couple spend almost no time together – Mysteries we still haven’t solved: * Did any of that long list of actors regret turning down the role of Annie? * Should Nora date Woody from Toy Story? – Where to find us: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whenrommetcom], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@whenrommetcom], Threads [https://www.threads.com/whenrommetcom], and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/whenrommetcom/] at @whenrommetcom * Support the future of the show on Ko-fi [https://ko-fi.com/whenrommetcom] * Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow [https://www.instagram.com/thejackgregsonshow] * Follow Nora at @norassic_park [https://www.instagram.com/norassic_park] * Follow Alexa at @alexa_morden [https://www.instagram.com/alexa_morden/] and @acting.with.alexa [https://www.instagram.com/acting.with.alexa/], and her podcast at @the98percentpod [https://www.instagram.com/the98percentpod/]. Buy her book Beyond the Spotlight [https://www.crowood.com/book/beyond-the-spotlight/] and learn more about her advocacy work at The 98% [https://www.the-98-percent.com/]. – Find links to our Spotify playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1O9wRKlUPFEb58wM7hLZAy?si=5odssM1aSFWrDB8JMR7Uow&pi=E-y2Z7InRLC16], the Vanity Fair list [https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/08/best-romantic-comedies-list], and more here [https://linktr.ee/whenrommetcom]. 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. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.