Sarah, Hallie, and John take a tiny step to the other side of the aughts and discuss the 2012 "fantasy-comedy drama," written by and starring Zoe Kazan. Other topics include, debunking videos that psychoanalyze Disney Princesses and leaving behind bad therapists. And also, the proper way to pronounce "Shawkat." Please visit our website to download a transcript of this episode.
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Sources for this episode
Greco, Patti. “Zoe Kazan on Writing Ruby Sparks and Why You Should Never Call Her a “Manic Pixie Dream Girl.”” Vulture, 23 July 2012, www.vulture.com/2012/07/zoe-kazan-ruby-sparks-interview.html
Kelsey, Colleen. “Zoe Kazan’s LA Dream Girl.” Interview Magazine, 23 July 2012, www.interviewmagazine.com/film/zoe-kazan-ruby-sparks. Accessed 23 Jan. 2024.
Roberts, Sheila. “Paul Dano and Zoe Kazan RUBY SPARKS Interview.” Collider, 26 July 2012, collider.com/paul-dano-zoe-kazan-ruby-sparks-interview/. Accessed 23 Jan. 2024.''
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