Every Rom Com 55: Man Up

This week on Every Rom Com, we continue our Self-Help series with a blind date gone sideways in the 2015 film “Man Up.” We’ll talk about personal mantras and resolutions, discuss the fictional self-help book “Six Billion People And You”, and give some ideas for good first date questions. We’ll also take a look at Tess Morris, a screenwriter who improves the wacky misunderstanding genre by moving the uncomfortable truth into the second act. Tune in and find out why we all enjoyed this Lake Bell/Simon Pegg rom com! 

0:00-7:36 Introduction, Sophia’s Self-Help Recommendations

7:36-13:30 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts 

https://collider.com/lake-bell-man-up-secret-life-of-pets-interview/ 

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/may/28/simon-pegg-i-find-it-very-hard-to-write-for-women-man-up-tess-morris 

https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/lake-bell-and-tess-morris-on-man-up-woman-s-hour-and-the-female-comedians-they-would-invite-to-a-pillow-fight-10280669.html 

Be sure to check out Scott Meyers’ blog, for the Tess Morris interview we cite here, as well as his many other interesting articles and interviews!:

https://gointothestory.blcklst.com/interview-part-1-tess-morris-man-up-c323bba69e8a 

13:30-16:35 General Opinion

16:35-30:48 Cast & Crew In-Depth

More Info On Lake Bell’s Audiobook:

https://www.gq.com/story/lake-bell-inside-voice 

Lake Bell’s Audio Book Inside Voice: 

https://www.pushkin.fm/audiobooks/inside-voice 

More Info On Simon Pegg:

https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/simon-pegg-rehab-saved-my-life-from-ruin-by-alcoholism-news-202094 

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2018/jul/09/simon-pegg-alcoholic-addiction-rehab-fatherhood-tom-cruise 

30:48-42:25 Opening Of Movie, Nancy’s Mantras, Mantras And Resolutions In Our Lives

42:25-54:53 Train Meeting, Six Billion People And You, Jack And Nancy Meet, Nancy’s Family

54:53-1:06:07 Getting To Know Each Other (Sort Of), Cantina Part 1, First Date Questions

Resources For First Date Questions:

https://metro.co.uk/2020/07/15/okcupid-reveals-top-questions-asked-daters-12990985/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html 

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a28141816/questions-to-ask-on-first-date/ 

1:06:07-1:21:01 Bowling Alley, Creepy Sean, Nancy’s Identity Revealed

1:21:01-1:37:46 The “Triathlon”, Cantina Part 2 And The Fake Dating Trope, “The Reflex” Scene, The Bathroom Stall

1:37:46 SPOILERS BEGIN

1:37:46-1:56:15 Nancy And Jack Separate, Jack And Jessica’s Date, Anniversary Party, Jack Looks For Nancy And The Return of Sean, Nancy’s Big Speech/Jack’s Big Speech, End Of The Film

1:56:15-2:04:26 Double Feature Recommendations