Jack and Nora are joined by actor, writer, and director Macadie Amoroso to discuss #19 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Anora. In this episode, Nora reveals her best and worst opinion, Jack has a heart of stone, and Macadie is living life on the edge. Freshen up your manicure (manifesting $$$), head to Vegas, and let’s chase our fairytale!

Topics include:

• Pretty Woman (1990)
• Intimacy Coordinators
• Robbie Williams and Take That

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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:

• Is Anora a romantic comedy?

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Content Warning: A quick heads up from us— this episode contains lengthy discussions of rape culture, simulated violence against women/ sex workers, and vulnerability and power dynamics (both on film sets and in the world in general).

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Where to find us:

• Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcom
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• Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow
• Follow Nora at @norassic_park
• Follow Macadie at @macadie.amoroso (and get tickets to see her short film Fish & Chips at BFI Flare 2026 here!)

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Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here.

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