When Rom Met Com

BONUS: Finding Emily (2026) with Alicia MacDonald


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Jack and Nora are joined by director Alicia MacDonald to discuss her brand new film, Finding Emily - in UK cinemas 22nd May (and US theatres 28th August). In this episode, Nora has a hot take on hot takes, Jack wants to do the romcom dash, and Alicia is proud of her film baby. Grab your guitar, print a stack of wanted posters, and let’s find that missing number!


Topics include:

  • Cut scenes, Easter eggs, and behind-the-scenes moments
  • Manchester’s famous indie music scene (and even more famous weather)
  • What Alicia learned from Lena Dunham on the set of Netflix’s Too Much

Mysteries we still haven’t solved:

  • What was really going on with viral sensation “Couch Guy”?
  • What will be Angourie Rice and Spike Fearn’s Revolutionary Road (2008)?

Where to find us:

  • Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube!
  • Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcom
  • Support the future of the show on Ko-fi
  • Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow
  • Follow Nora at @norassic_park
  • Follow 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 [email protected].

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When Rom Met ComBy Jack and Nora