Continuing our April theme of fake dating, this week’s pick is Just Go With It (2011), starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston—and spoiler: Meg hated it.

In This Episode:

* When your “Save the Cat” moment is… never

* Catherine deserved a raise, not a ring

* Hawaii as the ultimate fake dating backdrop

* How this movie failed at its own emotional payoff

* Why all rom-coms should show the reveal AND the fallout

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Books & Media We Mention:

* Just Go With It (2011)

* Mr. & Mrs. Smith

* The Morning Show (Jennifer Aniston)

* Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

* Forgetting Sarah Marshall

* Murder Mystery (Netflix series)

* Uncut Gems

* Punch-Drunk Love

* Sleepless in Seattle

* The Bachelor (Chris O’Donnell again)

* Alien Mate for Christmas (previous episode reference)

* Book Boyfriend by Claire Kingsley

* Arden Fox’s Coveted Bonds series - How to Train Your Human Omega and How to Save Your Human Invader

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