'One Night Only' and the 21st Century Rom-Com Canon
The Big PictureOn today’s show, Amanda is joined by her Jam Session co-host and romantic comedy expert Juliet Litman to discuss a movie referenced as "The Purge, but for sex,” otherwise known as ‘One Night Only,’ starring Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro. They break down why it’s an incredibly charming movie that almost works, mainly because it has all of the essential “rom-com” tropes nailed down, but has an insurmountable premise. Later, they theorize why romantic comedies have been dying as a genre and form their legally binding 21st century romantic comedy canon.
(0:00) Intro
(0:49) Juliet Litman joins the show!
(2:45) Movie news
(12:38) ‘One Night Only’
(55:45) Why are romantic comedies dying?
(1:07:02) Our definition of a romantic comedy
(1:15:36) The 21st Century Rom-Com Canon
Host: Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Juliet Litman
Producer: Jack Sanders
Production Support: Sarah Reddy
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