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 romcom
• Flirting via AOL Instant Messenger
• Age-gap relationships

Mysteries 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 @thejackgregsonshow
• Follow Nora at @norassic_park
• Follow Chris at @chrisvfeil and his podcast at @thishadoscarbuzz
• Find 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 mail@whenrommet.com.

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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”!

Topics include:

• Bottoms (2023) starring Ayo Edebiri & Rachel Sennott
• Hot glue
• The (alleged) vegetarian to gay pipeline

Mysteries 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 @thejackgregsonshow
• Follow Nora at @norassic_park
• Follow Faye at @faye.mckeever
• Find 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 mail@whenrommet.com.

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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!

Topics include:

• Whether a smashed cake constitutes a diplomatic catastrophe
• Batman & 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 College

Where to find us:

• Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @whenrommetcom.
• Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow
• Follow Nora at @norassic_park
• Find 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 mail@whenrommet.com.

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