{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/685a6bd073e8be408f2098a2/6ae0f28933b363c95dfe2054?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Obsession (2025) with Pilar Alessandra","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/685a6bd073e8be408f2098a2/1793144958504-5e4bf11c-1315-43e1-b30d-c0117cacf514.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Jack and Nora are joined by screenwriting coach Pilar Alessandra to wrap up Romcom-oween with a discussion of the indie horror phenomenon<em> Obsession</em>. In this episode, Nora loves an unnecessarily deep read, Jack would let Nikki cut his hair, and Pilar is a little bit freaky. Stock up on duct tape, hug your pets, and let’s make a wish!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics include:</strong></p><ul><li>Adaptations of <em>The Monkey’s Paw</em>, from Stephen King to <em>The Simpsons </em>to Curry Barker</li><li>The trope of the “psycho woman” (à la <em>Fatal Attraction</em>)</li><li>What we would wish for</li></ul><p>–</p><p><strong>Mysteries we still haven’t solved:</strong></p><ul><li>Is everything actually Andy Richter’s fault?</li><li>Is this the highest-grossing film we’ll ever cover?</li><li>Will Inde Navarette be nominated for an Oscar?</li></ul><p>–</p><p><strong>Content warning: </strong>Due to the content of the film, our conversation spans a *range* of disturbing topics including sexual assault/ non-consent, misogyny, drug abuse, self-harm, suicide, murder, and pet death. Tread carefully!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Where to find us:</strong></p><ul><li><u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/whenrommetcom\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></u>, <u><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@whenrommetcom\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></u>, <u><a href=\"https://www.threads.com/whenrommetcom\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Threads</a></u>, and <u><a href=\"https://letterboxd.com/whenrommetcom/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Letterboxd</a></u> at @whenrommetcom</li><li>Follow Jack at <u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thejackgregsonshow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thejackgregsonshow</a></u></li><li>Follow Nora at <u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/norassic_park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@norassic_park</a></u></li><li>Follow Pilar at <u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/onthepage\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@onthepage</a></u> (and learn more about her book, online screenwriting classes, and coaching at <u><a href=\"http://www.onthepage.tv\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.onthepage.tv</a></u>)</li></ul><p>–</p><p>Find links to our <u><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1O9wRKlUPFEb58wM7hLZAy?si=5odssM1aSFWrDB8JMR7Uow&amp;pi=E-y2Z7InRLC16\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify playlist</a></u>, the <u><a href=\"https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/08/best-romantic-comedies-list\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Vanity Fair list</a></u>, and more <u><a href=\"https://linktr.ee/whenrommetcom\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></u>.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p>","author_name":"Jack and Nora"}