Continuing our April theme of fake dating, this week’s pick is Just Go With It (2011), starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston—and spoiler: Meg hated it.
In This Episode:
* When your “Save the Cat” moment is… never
* Catherine deserved a raise, not a ring
* Hawaii as the ultimate fake dating backdrop
* How this movie failed at its own emotional payoff
* Why all rom-coms should show the reveal AND the fallout
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Books & Media We Mention:
* Just Go With It (2011)
* Mr. & Mrs. Smith
* The Morning Show (Jennifer Aniston)
* Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
* Forgetting Sarah Marshall
* Murder Mystery (Netflix series)
* Uncut Gems
* Punch-Drunk Love
* Sleepless in Seattle
* The Bachelor (Chris O’Donnell again)
* Alien Mate for Christmas (previous episode reference)
* Book Boyfriend by Claire Kingsley
* Arden Fox’s Coveted Bonds series - How to Train Your Human Omega and How to Save Your Human Invader
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