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May 2023
58m 39s

Reboot the Rom-Com with Bridesmaids' Wri...

Wondery
About this episode
Upside down kisses in the rain, the whole enemies to lovers gag, and a meet cute for the ages, no we aren’t talking about our weekend loves, this week we are talking all about romcoms. What has happened to the classic rom-com? Why does every movie now have to be action packed with huge budgets and crazy ass story lines?! (Looking at you Fast X). We miss the ... Show More
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