Episode 96 - The Big Sick + The Idea of You

From the challenges of navigating cultural differences to the complexities of familial expectations, we are dissecting the themes that make the number 31 film on The 50 Best Rom-Coms list, ‘The Big Sick,’ such a relatable and impactful film. Whitney returns to the podcast to discuss this touching and hilarious Michael Showalter film and delve into his latest project, ‘The Idea of You,’ starring  Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. Whether romance blossoms when one is in a coma or gallivanting across Europe with a boy band, we’re here to break it all down! #50BestRomComs #TheBigSick #KumailNanjiani #ZoeKazan #MichaelShowalter #TheIdeaofYou #AnneHathaway #NicholasGalitzine

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(00:00) Intro

(02:11) Review: ‘The Idea of You’ with Whitney Chandler

(08:55) Review: ‘The Big Sick’

(30:14) Movie Musings

(36:26) Rom-Com Rankings

(42:46) Final Thoughts

(43:47) Recommendations

Nathan: Hacks (Max)

Whitney: Come from Away (Apple TV+) & Funny Story by Emily Henry

(47:00) Outro

Read Nathan's thoughts on ‘The Big Sick’  and view the full list of The 50 Best Rom-Coms.

Read Nathan’s thoughts on ‘The Idea of You.’

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• Romantic Chemistry

  Nathan: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  Whitney: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

• The best friend(s)

  Nathan: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  Whitney: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

• Soundtrack

  Nathan: ♥️♥️♥️

  Whitney: ♥️♥️♥️

• Chase scene/declaration of love

  Nathan: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  Whitney: ♥️♥️♥️♥️

• Rewatchability

  Nathan: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  Whitney: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

• Overall Ranking

  Nathan: 4.6

  Whitney: 4.4