Broadcast News (1987) with Phillip Iscove

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.

My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) with Radha and Achyutha Mamidipudi

Jack and Nora are joined by dynamic sibling duo Radha and Achyutha Mamidipudi to discuss #16 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]: My Best Friend’s Wedding. In this episode, Nora goes slightly feral, Jack repeatedly channels Rupert Everett, Radha cannot handle suspense in cinema, and Achyutha dodges a marriage pact. Hijack a bread truck, steer clear of ice sculptures, and let’s stop and/or save this wedding! Topics include: * The gold standard of romcom best friends * Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015-2019) * Celine Song – Mysteries we still haven’t solved: * …is Jules a bad person? * Is this Paul Giamatti’s greatest role??? – 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 Radha on Instagram at @radhakkaa [https://www.instagram.com/radhakkaa/] and Letterboxd at @radhamango [https://letterboxd.com/radhamango/]  * Follow Achyutha on Instagram at @_achyutha [https://www.instagram.com/_achyutha/] and Letterboxd at @achyumami [https://letterboxd.com/achyumami/]  – 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.