Every Rom Com 43: 13 Going On 30

This week on Every Rom Com we’re continuing our Time Travel and Time Loop series with a look at the 2004 favorite “13 Going On 30.” We’ll discuss the careers of Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo, highlight the film’s iconic moments - from the “Thriller” dance to sharing Razzles, and compare the film to other time travel and body swap movies, with a focus on the 1988 movie, “Big.” But most of all we’ll go back in time in our own lives and reflect on the trials and joys of being 13 - and 30! 

0:00-11:53 Intro, Brief Discussion of “Xanadu”, What Were You Like at 13?

11:53-23:35 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion

https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/mark-ruffalo-and-jennifer-garner-reflect-on-13-going-on-30-reunion-for-the-adam-project 

https://www.insider.com/13-going-on-30-facts-2019-1 

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/578003/13-going-on-30-movie-facts  

23:35-31:19 Cast & Crew In-Depth

For more information on Judy Greer check out Every Rom Com episode 40 on “The Wedding Planner”! https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/5d1de0e2/every-rom-com-40-the-wedding-planner 

31:19-48:35 Comparison To Other Movies: Time Travel, Body Swap, And More; Jenna Rink At 13; Jenna’s 13th Birthday Party

48:35-59:12 Waking Up In The Future, Jenna Learns About Her Future Self, Fashion In the Movie and Costume Designer Susie DeSanto, Finding Matty

59:12-1:10:40 The Magazine Party, The Famous Dress, The “Thriller” Dance: How Realistic Is This Scene?, Enjoying Being 30 Montage, What Would You Have Done In Jenna’s Shoes?

Fashion Info:

https://www.vogue.com/article/13-going-on-30-dress 

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/25/style/versace-13-going-on-30-dress.html#:~:text=Susie%20DeSanto%2C%20the%20costume%20designer,fashion%20has%20been%20%E2%80%9Ccrazy.%E2%80%9D 

“Thriller” Info:

https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/13-going-on-30-famous-dance-number-caused-drama-behind-the-scenes.html/  

https://thrilltheworld.com/?fbclid=IwAR1jNdLPLI4wHDn42OhW2kbQdD6_bTMkcD9e22HYgivGHpenRsn_UdeuPtw 

1:10:40-1:18:21 The Romantic Foils, Comparing The Portrayal Of Sexuality in “13 Going On 30” And “Big”

1:18:21-1:27:35 Jenna’s Work Life, Women’s Magazines

https://www.instyle.com/reviews-coverage/rom-coms-womens-magazines-ranked

1:27:35-1:35:11 Jenna Visits Home, The Redesign, Razzles

https://www.tootsie.com/candy/razzles/razzles 

1:35:11 SPOILERS BEGIN

1:35:11-1:57:21 Jenna And Matty After The Shoot, The Redesign Pitches, Jenna’s Life Falls Apart, Trying To Stop A Wedding, Back To The Past, The Dream House, Time Travel Questions Inspired By This Movie

1:57:21-2:05:47 Double Feature Recommendations