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Feb 2023
31m 3s

Let's Make A Rom-Com, Episode 2: The Cou...

CBC
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The comedians turn to rom-com royalty Kirsten "Kiwi" Smith (10 Things I Hate About You, Legally Blonde, She's the Man) to help refine their pitch. They also develop their romantic leads, Greg and Catalina. But are they failing to see a few key rom-com red flags…? 
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