Every Rom Com 26: Love Actually

Episode 26 November 24, 2021 02:15:30
Every Rom Com 26: Love Actually
Every Rom Com
Every Rom Com 26: Love Actually

Nov 24 2021 | 02:15:30

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Show Notes

This week on Every Rom Com we’re kicking off our Christmas Rom Com series with one of our funniest episodes yet, as we rank the storylines in “Love Actually” from worst to best. We’ll also talk about writer-director Richard Curtis, the making of the film, and our favorite holiday movies! 

 

0:00-9:12 Introduction, What are your Christmas go-to movies? What Christmas movies do you dislike?

 

Mainlining Christmas site, mentioned by Cybil: https://www.mainliningchristmas.com/ 

 

9:12-24:42 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion

 

https://screenrant.com/love-actually-behind-the-scenes-details-trivia/ 

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/dec/16/how-we-made-love-actually 

https://www.thedailybeast.com/love-actuallys-10th-anniversary-the-cast-and-crew-reminisce-about-the-christmas-classic 

The lesbian subplot cut from the movie (includes video clip): https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/watch-heartbreaking-lesbian-storyline-cut-6898243 

The Mini-Sequel, follow the links to watch it: https://rednoseday.org/news/how-to-watch-red-nose-day-actually-love-actually 



24:42-36:19 Writer/Director Richard Curtis, Opening Scene at the Airport, How We Did Our Rankings

 

https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/news/a14967/love-actually-10-year-anniversary/ 

 

36:19-47:26 #9 The Keira Knightley Love Triangle

 

47:26-57:59 #8 Sarah and Karl

 

57:59-1:06:09 #7 Colin Firth Goes to Portugal (Or Maybe France)

 

1:06:09-1:12:53 #6 The Stand-Ins

 

1:12:53-1:18:55 #5 The Singer and His Manager

 

1:18:55-1:29:24 #4 Liam Neeson and His Stepson

 

1:29:24-1:40:04 #3 Colin Goes to Wisconsin

 

1:40:04-1:53:14 #2 Emma Thompson and Joni Mitchell

 

1:53:14-2:04:03 #1 The Prime Minister and Natalie

 

2:04:03-2:07:21 Other Critiques of the Movie, Would You Watch a Reboot?

 

The Lindy West Critique: https://jezebel.com/i-rewatched-love-actually-and-am-here-to-ruin-it-for-al-1485136388 

Another Good Critique:

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/12/-em-love-actually-em-is-the-least-romantic-film-of-all-time/282091/  

 

2:07:21-2:15:30 Double Feature Recommendations 

 

Our Complete Rankings (1 Being the Best): 

 

Jen:

9) Sarah/Karl

8) Liam Neeson and Kid

7) Keira Knightley Love Triangle

6) Colin Firth Goes to Portugal

5) The Stand-Ins

4) Singer/Manager

3) Emma Thompson

2) Colin Goes to Wisconsin

1) Prime Minister

 

Cybill:

9) Keira Knightley Love Triangle

8) Sarah/Karl

7) Colin Goes to Wisconsin

6) The Stand-Ins

5) Liam Neeson and Kid

4) Colin Firth Goes to Portugal

3) Emma Thompson

2) Singer/Manager

1) Prime Minister

 

Serena:

9) Singer/Manager

8) Colin Firth Goes to Portugal

7) Keira Knightley Love Triangle

6) The Stand-Ins

5) Prime Minister

4) Sarah/Karl

3) Colin Goes to Wisconsin

2) Liam Neeson and Kid

1) Emma Thompson

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