10 Things I Hate About You (1999) with Alicia MacDonald
Show notes
Jack and Nora are joined by writer and director Alicia MacDonald to discuss #6 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: 10 Things I Hate About You. In this episode, Nora pitches a musical number, Jack trots out some top-notch portmanteaus, and Alicia is a f***ing queen. Brush up your Shakespeare, stock up on brie, and let’s tame the shrew!
Topics include:
- Rob Reiner’s philosophy of filmmaking
- Deleted scenes, lost subplots, and actors who were almost cast
- The best on-screen house party of all time
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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:
- Is Mandella okay..?
- How *does* the Club Skunk bartender know Patrick by name?
- What movie originated the “clique walk-through”?
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