In this episode of Shelf Criticism, Stephen explores the romantic comedy Sliding Doors, starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Join him as he ponders the dual timelines of Helen's life, sparked by the simple act of catching or missing a train. This film challenges the conventions of typical romantic comedies by offering a narrative that hinges on the randomness of fate while also strictly adhering to other conceits of the genre.

Oh, and also random speeding vans. It's like those Monty Python boys always say: "Bring out your dead."