BONUS: Finding Emily (2026) with Alicia MacDonald
Show notes
Jack and Nora are joined by director Alicia MacDonald to discuss her brand new film, Finding Emily - in UK cinemas 22nd May (and US theatres 28th August). In this episode, Nora has a hot take on hot takes, Jack wants to do the romcom dash, and Alicia is proud of her film baby. Grab your guitar, print a stack of wanted posters, and let’s find that missing number!
Topics include:
- Cut scenes, Easter eggs, and behind-the-scenes moments
- Manchester’s famous indie music scene (and even more famous weather)
- What Alicia learned from Lena Dunham on the set of Netflix’s Too Much
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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:
- What was really going on with viral sensation “Couch Guy”?
- What will be Angourie Rice and Spike Fearn’s Revolutionary Road (2008)?
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Where to find us:
- Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube!
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- Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow
- Follow Nora at @norassic_park
- Follow Alicia at @not_aleesha (and Finding Emily at @findingemilyfilm)
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