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Jack and Nora are joined by actor Kim Last to discuss #8 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Groundhog Day. In this episode, Nora loves to chill, Kim is a glitter bomb about to detonate, and Jack watched the director’s commentary. Rob a bank (or don’t), order one of everything on the menu, and let’s do this all again!Topics include:Bridgerton bringing back the word "rake"Morality and spirituality when you’re stuck in a time loopCrying over X-Men (2000)–Mysteries we still haven’t solved:Are we going to hell?Which Bill Murray shower scene is more iconic - Groundhog Day or Lost in Translation (2003)?–Content Warning: A quick heads up from us - this episode contains discussions of suicide, in relation to plot points in the film.Where to find us:Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcomSupport the future of the show on Ko-fiFollow Jack at @thejackgregsonshowFollow Nora at @norassic_parkFollow Kim at @kimlast (and check out the open mic events he runs at @turoturouk & @oursymposium!)–Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here.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.

Jack and Nora are joined by film composer Peter Flower to discuss #8 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Groundhog Day. In this episode, Nora spoils The Twilight Saga, Peter hates being romantic, and Jack is stuck in a time loop. Grab your film crew, head to Gobbler’s Knob, and let’s find out if Phil sees his shadow!Topics include:Time loop movies - e.g., Pete’s Christmas (2013), I Do I Do I Do (2015), Happy Death Day (2017), Palm Springs (2020)The deep lore of Punxsutawney PhilBill Murray’s unique charm–Mysteries we still haven’t solved:Are Phil and Phyllis’s pups immortal?–Content Warning: A quick heads up from us - this episode contains discussions of suicide, in relation to plot points in the film.Where to find us:Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcomSupport the future of the show on Ko-fiFollow Jack at @thejackgregsonshowFollow Nora at @norassic_parkFollow Peter at @peterflower_scores –Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here.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.

Jack and Nora are joined by film critic Hanna Flint to discuss #9 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Love and Basketball. In this episode, Nora is taller than she looks, Jack can’t get on board with ribbing, and Hanna is our resident baller. Pump up your Spalding, practice your follow-through, and let’s play ball (for your heart)!Topics include:Sports psychologyHow action movies are like musicalsBehaving inappropriately at the cinema–Mysteries we still haven’t solved:Is Monica a Taurus?Why do people insist on categorizing romantic dramas as romcoms?–Where to find us:Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcomSupport the future of the show on Ko-fiFollow Jack at @thejackgregsonshowFollow Nora at @norassic_parkFollow Hanna at @hannainesflint (and buy her books, Strong Female Character and The Unofficial Buffy the Vampire Slayer Quiz Book here.) –Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here.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.

Jack and Nora are joined by comedian and romcom scholar Sarah Bradley to discuss #10 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: What’s Up, Doc?. In this episode, Nora is the personality hire, Jack gives his best Porky Pig, and Sarah lays out a framework for male attractiveness. Pop some aspirin, secure your plaid bag, and let’s drape ourselves over a piano!Topics include:Madeline Kahn (an icon)Love Story (1970)Filming regulations in San Francisco–Mysteries we still haven’t solved:Why isn’t everyone Team Eunice?!How did Judy get that towel to stay up?–Where to find us:Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcomSupport the future of the show on Ko-fiFollow Jack at @thejackgregsonshowFollow Nora at @norassic_parkFollow Sarah at @sarahslittlejokes (and get tickets to her Edinburgh fringe show here!)–Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here.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.

Jack and Nora are joined by author and comic book writer Ramzee to discuss #12 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: It Happened One Night. In this episode, Nora has great ankles (and a terrible Helena Bonham Carter impression), Jack defends M. Night Shyamalan’s dialogue, and Ramzee is a screwball comedy aficionado. Warm up your singing voice, brush up on your hitchhiking technique, and let’s tear down the Walls of Jericho!Topics include:Road trip moviesObsession (2026)The economy–Mysteries we still haven’t solved:What happened one night? What is “it”???–Where to find us:Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcomSupport the future of the show on Ko-fiFollow Jack at @thejackgregsonshowFollow Nora at @norassic_parkFollow Ramzee at @ramzeecreates (find his books here) –Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here.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.

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: 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 mop, 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, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcomSupport the future of the show on Ko-fiFollow Jack at @thejackgregsonshowFollow Nora at @norassic_parkFollow Kobi at @kobestarr (and check out his podcasts Flixwatcher and The Wire Stripped)–Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here.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.

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: 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 zoneThe 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, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcomSupport the future of the show on Ko-fiFollow Jack at @thejackgregsonshowFollow Nora at @norassic_parkFollow Phil at @pmiscove (and check out his podcast @podcastlikeits) –Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here.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.

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 momentsManchester’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!Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcomSupport the future of the show on Ko-fiFollow Jack at @thejackgregsonshowFollow Nora at @norassic_parkFollow Alicia at @not_aleesha (and Finding Emily at @findingemilyfilm)–Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here.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.