When Rom Met Com

Jack and Nora
  • 5.0 (7)
  • Film Reviews
  • Updated Weekly

Join Jack and Nora, best pals and romcom aficionados, as they break down what makes a date movie a great movie! We’re currently working our way through Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time to see if they “had us at hello”, or were a “big mistake - huge”! New episodes on Wednesdays wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/whenrommetcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) with Aruhan Galieva

    Jack and Nora are joined by performer, writer, and WRMC Official Bridget Jones Correspondent Aruhan Galieva to discuss #4 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Bridget Jones’s Diary. In this episode, Nora nearly asphyxiates from laughing, Jack makes a surprising number of TV references, and Aruhan teaches us how to kiss— or at least how to light one. Throw on your best reindeer sweater, fill up a glass of Chardonnay, and let’s like ourselves very much (just as we are)! Topics include: Couples’ Halloween costumesThe greatest lip syncs in cinema historyThe “controversy” around casting Renee Zellweger– Mysteries we still haven’t solved: Why is this movie’s Rotten Tomatoes score so low?!– Content Warning: It wouldn’t be a conversation about Bridget Jones if early 2000s fat-shaming didn’t come up multiple times, so please be warned! 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 Aruhan at @aruhangalieva.– 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) with Aruhan Galieva

  2. Aug 12

    Notting Hill (1999) with Adam Wadsworth

    Jack and Nora are joined by actor Adam Wadsworth to discuss #5 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Notting Hill. In this episode, Nora wants Hugh Grant to pour orange juice on her, Jack wants everyone to watch Cruel Intentions, and Adam wants the “softcore glamour” of the actor’s life. Head to Portobello Road Market, pick out a travel book, and let’s have a surreal but nice time! Topics include: The brilliance of Julia Roberts’ performance as Anna ScottThe who’s who of British comic actors who appear in this filmOur pitch for a Notting Hill prequel– Mysteries we still haven’t solved: Were the 90s the best decade for movies?Were the 90s the worst decade for fashion?Has William Thacker ever left the United Kingdom?– 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 Adam at @adambloodywadsworth (and see him on stage in Stranger Things: The First Shadow in the West End!) – 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Notting Hill (1999) with Adam Wadsworth

  3. Aug 5

    10 Things I Hate About You (1999) with Alicia MacDonald

    Jack and Nora are joined by writer and director Alicia MacDonald to discuss #6 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: 10 Things I Hate About You. In this episode, Nora pitches a musical number, Jack trots out some top-notch portmanteaus, and Alicia is a f***ing queen. Brush up your Shakespeare, stock up on brie, and let’s tame the shrew! Topics include: Rob Reiner’s philosophy of filmmakingDeleted scenes, lost subplots, and actors who were almost castThe best on-screen house party of all time– Mysteries we still haven’t solved: Is Mandella okay..?How *does* the Club Skunk bartender know Patrick by name?What movie originated the “clique walk-through”?– 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 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 Things I Hate About You (1999) with Alicia MacDonald

  4. Jul 29

    Roman Holiday (1953) with Chris Feil

    Jack and Nora are joined by This Had Oscar Buzz host Chris Feil to discuss #7 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Roman Holiday. In this episode, Nora doesn’t understand puns, Jack would make a great princess, and Chris loves to watch a woman self-actualize. Chop off your hair, hop on your Vespa, and let’s take a holiday! Topics include: Actors we’d like to see in a romcomHow much we all love Audrey HepburnThe Princess Diaries (2001)– Mysteries we still haven’t solved: Is Anne the princess of Genovia?– 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 Chris at @chrisvfeil and his podcast at @thishadoscarbuzz– 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Roman Holiday (1953) with Chris Feil

  5. Jul 22

    Groundhog Day (1993) with Heidi Regan

    Jack and Nora are joined by comedian Heidi Regan to discuss #8 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Groundhog Day. In this episode, Nora wants to steal your fries, Jack is secretly sleazy, and Heidi is not a scientist. Get to Punxsutawney, find your Rita, and let’s break out of this time loop! Topics include: Andie McDowell’s hairRachel McAdams repeatedly falling in love with time travelersBeing the Christmas ghost you want to see in the world– Mysteries we still haven’t solved: Can you develop an addiction while stuck in a time loop?– Content Warning: A quick heads up from us - this episode contains discussions of suicide, in the context of plot points in Groundhog Day and other films. 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 Heidi at @heidi_regan and on TikTok at @heidi_regan (and watch her Groundhog Day sketch here!)For more information on Ryan Gilbey’s book on Groundhog Day (part of BFI Film Classics series), click 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Groundhog Day (1993) with Heidi Regan

  6. Jul 15

    Groundhog Day (1993) with Kim Last

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Groundhog Day (1993) with Kim Last

  7. Jul 8

    Groundhog Day (1993) with Peter Flower

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Groundhog Day (1993) with Peter Flower

  8. Jul 1

    Love & Basketball (2000) with Hanna Flint

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Love & Basketball (2000) with Hanna Flint
See All (46)

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

Join Jack and Nora, best pals and romcom aficionados, as they break down what makes a date movie a great movie! We’re currently working our way through Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time to see if they “had us at hello”, or were a “big mistake - huge”! New episodes on Wednesdays wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/whenrommetcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Jack and Nora
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jack and Nora
  • Show Website
    When Rom Met Com

You Might Also Like