Every Rom Com 26: Love Actually
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11/24/21 • 135 min
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This week on Every Rom Com we’re kicking off our Christmas Rom Com series with one of our funniest episodes yet, as we rank the storylines in “Love Actually” from worst to best. We’ll also talk about writer-director Richard Curtis, the making of the film, and our favorite holiday movies!
0:00-9:12 Introduction, What are your Christmas go-to movies? What Christmas movies do you dislike?
Mainlining Christmas site, mentioned by Cybil: https://www.mainliningchristmas.com/
9:12-24:42 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion
https://screenrant.com/love-actually-behind-the-scenes-details-trivia/
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/dec/16/how-we-made-love-actually
The lesbian subplot cut from the movie (includes video clip): https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/watch-heartbreaking-lesbian-storyline-cut-6898243
The Mini-Sequel, follow the links to watch it: https://rednoseday.org/news/how-to-watch-red-nose-day-actually-love-actually
24:42-36:19 Writer/Director Richard Curtis, Opening Scene at the Airport, How We Did Our Rankings
https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/news/a14967/love-actually-10-year-anniversary/
36:19-47:26 #9 The Keira Knightley Love Triangle
47:26-57:59 #8 Sarah and Karl
57:59-1:06:09 #7 Colin Firth Goes to Portugal (Or Maybe France)
1:06:09-1:12:53 #6 The Stand-Ins
1:12:53-1:18:55 #5 The Singer and His Manager
1:18:55-1:29:24 #4 Liam Neeson and His Stepson
1:29:24-1:40:04 #3 Colin Goes to Wisconsin
1:40:04-1:53:14 #2 Emma Thompson and Joni Mitchell
1:53:14-2:04:03 #1 The Prime Minister and Natalie
2:04:03-2:07:21 Other Critiques of the Movie, Would You Watch a Reboot?
The Lindy West Critique: https://jezebel.com/i-rewatched-love-actually-and-am-here-to-ruin-it-for-al-1485136388
Another Good Critique:
2:07:21-2:15:30 Double Feature Recommendations
Our Complete Rankings (1 Being the Best):
Jen:
9) Sarah/Karl
8) Liam Neeson and Kid
7) Keira Knightley Love Triangle
6) Colin Firth Goes to Portugal
5) The Stand-Ins
4) Singer/Manager
3) Emma Thompson
2) Colin Goes to Wisconsin
1) Prime Minister
Cybill:
9) Keira Knightley Love Triangle
8) Sarah/Karl
7) Colin Goes to Wisconsin
6) The Stand-Ins
5) Liam Neeson and Kid
4) Colin Firth Goes to Portugal
3) Emma Thompson
2) Singer/Manager
1) Prime Minister
Serena:
9) Singer/Manager
8) Colin Firth Goes to Portugal
7) Keira Knightley Love Triangle
6) The Stand-Ins
5) Prime Minister
4) Sarah/Karl
3) Colin Goes to Wisconsin
2) Liam Neeson and Kid
1) Emma Thompson
This week on Every Rom Com we’re kicking off our Christmas Rom Com series with one of our funniest episodes yet, as we rank the storylines in “Love Actually” from worst to best. We’ll also talk about writer-director Richard Curtis, the making of the film, and our favorite holiday movies!
0:00-9:12 Introduction, What are your Christmas go-to movies? What Christmas movies do you dislike?
Mainlining Christmas site, mentioned by Cybil: https://www.mainliningchristmas.com/
9:12-24:42 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion
https://screenrant.com/love-actually-behind-the-scenes-details-trivia/
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/dec/16/how-we-made-love-actually
The lesbian subplot cut from the movie (includes video clip): https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/watch-heartbreaking-lesbian-storyline-cut-6898243
The Mini-Sequel, follow the links to watch it: https://rednoseday.org/news/how-to-watch-red-nose-day-actually-love-actually
24:42-36:19 Writer/Director Richard Curtis, Opening Scene at the Airport, How We Did Our Rankings
https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/news/a14967/love-actually-10-year-anniversary/
36:19-47:26 #9 The Keira Knightley Love Triangle
47:26-57:59 #8 Sarah and Karl
57:59-1:06:09 #7 Colin Firth Goes to Portugal (Or Maybe France)
1:06:09-1:12:53 #6 The Stand-Ins
1:12:53-1:18:55 #5 The Singer and His Manager
1:18:55-1:29:24 #4 Liam Neeson and His Stepson
1:29:24-1:40:04 #3 Colin Goes to Wisconsin
1:40:04-1:53:14 #2 Emma Thompson and Joni Mitchell
1:53:14-2:04:03 #1 The Prime Minister and Natalie
2:04:03-2:07:21 Other Critiques of the Movie, Would You Watch a Reboot?
The Lindy West Critique: https://jezebel.com/i-rewatched-love-actually-and-am-here-to-ruin-it-for-al-1485136388
Another Good Critique:
2:07:21-2:15:30 Double Feature Recommendations
Our Complete Rankings (1 Being the Best):
Jen:
9) Sarah/Karl
8) Liam Neeson and Kid
7) Keira Knightley Love Triangle
6) Colin Firth Goes to Portugal
5) The Stand-Ins
4) Singer/Manager
3) Emma Thompson
2) Colin Goes to Wisconsin
1) Prime Minister
Cybill:
9) Keira Knightley Love Triangle
8) Sarah/Karl
7) Colin Goes to Wisconsin
6) The Stand-Ins
5) Liam Neeson and Kid
4) Colin Firth Goes to Portugal
3) Emma Thompson
2) Singer/Manager
1) Prime Minister
Serena:
9) Singer/Manager
8) Colin Firth Goes to Portugal
7) Keira Knightley Love Triangle
6) The Stand-Ins
5) Prime Minister
4) Sarah/Karl
3) Colin Goes to Wisconsin
2) Liam Neeson and Kid
1) Emma Thompson
Previous Episode
Every Rom Com 25: Jerry Maguire
This week on Every Rom Com we’ll have you at hello as we break down the 1996 Cameron Crowe film, “Jerry Maguire.” We’ll show you the money the film made, share behind the scenes tidbits, and perhaps make you rethink whether one of the film’s most famous romantic scenes really completes you. We’ll also welcome our first ever man on the podcast - artist, author and adventurer Ryan Estrada - who’s on a quest to figure out why he loves this movie, despite not really caring for Tom Cruise, Cameron Crowe films, or football. All this and more on our 25th episode!
0:00-11:40 Introducing Guest Host, Ryan Estrada
Ryan Estrada is an author, artist, and adventurer, who has done so many things that in this intro, he will only mention those things related to rom-coms. He is the co-author of the award-winning, best-selling graphic novel Banned Book Club, and is currently working on a sequel for Penguin Books that he pitched as “Love Actually” meets “Persepolis.” He worked with DC Comics on The Kind, a rom-com graphic novel about a werewolf trying to date between two full moons. He’s told his own non-fiction story Self Offload: A RomCom Gone Wrong on many shows and stages, about the time he got off an airplane for love and accidentally shut down an airport and was locked up as a potential terrorist. All of this and more can be found at ryanestrada.com. He also did voiceover work on one of the worst Bollywood movies ever made, Aap ka Suroor: the Moviee: the Real Luv Story.
Explore Ryan’s Work: www.ryanestrada.com
The Bollywood Movie Ryan Did Voicework For (I’m pretty sure that’s his “what the hell” soon after 1:45:12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5icojb4ATY
11:40-22:37 Trailer, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion of the Movie
Behind the Scenes Info: https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2569362/jerry-maguire-behind-the-scenes-facts-about-the-tom-cruise-movie
More on the Jeffrey Katzenberg memo: https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Read-Jeffrey-Katzenberg-Memo-Inspired-Jerry-Maguire-Mission-Statement-27808.html
Interview with Cameron Crowe: https://deadline.com/2017/01/jerry-maguire-cameron-crowe-tom-cruise-james-l-brooks-cuba-gooding-glenn-frey-leigh-steinberg-drew-rosenhaus-20th-anniversary-1201877503/
Jerry Maguire Making Of Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8zeQXPmsrI
22:37-40:46 Cast & Crew In-Depth
Link to Blank Check podcast, referenced by Ryan: https://soundcloud.com/griffin-and-david-present/we-pod-a-cast-jerry-maguire?fbclid=IwAR0WDWVaUcsueqTaCwD7toyGKRPKwmsJ8r-IUnxdwUTpClSjEdxa-INA4hY
Info on Charges Against Cuba Gooding Jr.: https://lawandcrime.com/celebrity/actor-cuba-gooding-jr-gets-judgment-against-him-in-6m-sexual-assault-suit-overturned-setting-stage-for-trial/
Jonathan Lipnicki Short Film: “You Used to Be Cute” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpNEtFrhRsg
40:46-48:54 Opening Narration, Dicky Fox Quotes, “The key to this business is personal relationships”, The Mission Statement
48:54-1:18:51 “Roll with the punches. Tomorrow is another day.”; Introducing Dorothy; Jerry’s Fiancee, Avery; Introducing the Tidwells; The Firing; “Show me the money”; “Who’s coming with me?”; Would You Leave With Jerry?; The Draft; Jerry’s Breakup
1:18:51-1:28:25 “Unless you love everybody, you can’t sell anybody”, Drunk Sunglasses Jerry Goes to Dorothy’s House, Jerry’s “Clarence Thomas” Moment
1:28:25-1:35:24 “I love getting up in the morning. I clap my hands, and I say, this is going to be a great day!”, The Date, Chad The Nanny
1:35:24 SPOILERS BEGIN
1:35:24-1:54:39 “If this is empty (points to his heart), this doesn’t matter (points to his head)”, The Morning After, Rod and Marce...
Next Episode
Every Rom Com 27: Last Holiday
This week on Every Rom Com we’re continuing our Christmas Rom Com series with the 2006 Queen Latifah movie “Last Holiday.” We’ll talk about the hotel and spa town that served as the film’s location; explore the careers of director Wayne Wang, Queen Latifah, and L.L. Cool J; and talk about how confronting death can help us discard our fears and realize our dreams. We’re joined this episode by Jen’s brother and Luna’s husband, Ishtar, who brings the perspective of his own spiritual practices and readings to our discussion!
0:00-12:09 Introduction, Introducing Ishtar Howell, Updates on Luna’s Life, What Are Your Favorite Christmas Movies?
Ishtar has lived a rich and strange life. The main catalyst is perhaps the NDE experienced at age 13, which over the next few years contributed to a serious interest in spirituality, the adoption of various spiritual practices, and entering an ashram at age 18. While the sense of inner wholeness has been the focus, “things rich and strange” came along for the ride in the form of precognitive seeing, telepathy, ghosts, lucid dreams, and the wild and improbable manifestation of desires. For Ishtar, synchronicity is a very real happening beyond the explanatory framework of chance. These days, Ishtar lives in Portugal with Luna, teaching meditation and providing astrological readings.
To Learn More About Ishtar’s Work:
Meditation website: www.ascension-meditation.com
Astrology website: www.awakenedlightastrology.com
To Practice Yoga With Luna: www.yogawithluna.com
12:09-23:05 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion
Source for the Interesting Facts was mainly the special features on the “Last Holiday” DVD!
23:05-37:05 Cast & Crew In-Depth
37:05-48:21 Opening Scenes, Introduction to Georgia, The Possibilities Book, What Would Be In Your Possibilities Book?
48:21-1:02:33 Georgia’s Diagnosis, Coming To Grips With Death
1:02:33-1:12:50 Georgia’s Trip, The Grand Hotel Pupp, Karlovy Vary
Website of the Grand Hotel Pupp: https://www.pupp.cz/en/about-the-hotel
Travelogues on Karlovy Vary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJjpGHh3Dq0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gglQyfoM3a4
1:12:50-1:23:41 Characters At The Hotel, Georgia’s First Days At The Hotel, Meeting Chef Didier
1:23:41-1:41:35 Georgia And Matthew Kragen, The Snowboarding Scene, The Base-Jumping Scene, Georgia Talks to Ms. Burns, Georgia Talks to Senator Dillings, The Move in Relation to the 2008 Financial Crisis, The Casino Scene
1:41:35 SPOILERS BEGIN
1:41:35-1:51:28 Kragen Investigates Georgia, Chef Didier As Archetypical Wizard, Meanwhile Back in New Orleans, Seans Comes to Karlovy Vary
1:51:28-2:07:36 New Year’s Eve, The Turnip Speech, Georgia Talks To Herself, Kragen Confronts Georgia, The Ledge Scene, Flashforward
2:07:36-2:17:05 What Would You Do On Your Last Holiday?, Are There Parts of Georgia’s Trip You’d Want To Experience?
2:17:05-2:29:15 Double Feature Recommendations
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