Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) - The Road to Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
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01/29/25 • 19 min
Join us on The Road to Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy as we look back at each film in the iconic rom-com series.
On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the second film in the franchise, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. Listen to hear their thoughts on the film, debate if Bridget is justified in her actions and question if the Thailand section of the film is problematic.
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
Directed by: Beeban Kidron
Screenplay by: Andrew Davies, Helen Fielding, Richard Curtis, Adam Brooks
Based on Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason by: Helen Fielding
Starring: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones
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Join us on The Road to Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy as we look back at each film in the iconic rom-com series.
On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the second film in the franchise, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. Listen to hear their thoughts on the film, debate if Bridget is justified in her actions and question if the Thailand section of the film is problematic.
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
Directed by: Beeban Kidron
Screenplay by: Andrew Davies, Helen Fielding, Richard Curtis, Adam Brooks
Based on Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason by: Helen Fielding
Starring: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones
Hosts:
Ashley Hobley: https://bsky.app/profile/ashleyhobley.bsky.social
Dylan Blight: https://bsky.app/profile/dylan.explosionnetwork.com
Follow our Trakt:
Ashley - https://trakt.tv/users/ashleyhobley
Dylan - https://trakt.tv/users/vivaladil
All Episodes:
https://wdyww.podbean.com/
Support Us:
https://explosionnetwork.com/support
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1:04:11 - Top 3: Best Picture nominees the Academy got wrong
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This Is the Tom Green Documentary
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Music: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques
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What Do You Wanna Watch is the Explosion Network's premier media podcast. Join Ashley and Dylan every week to discuss all the current news in TV, film and online media.
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