“I’ll have what she’s having!” What makes people want to have what Nora Ephron’s having? In this episode, we talk about the Queen of romantic comedy herself, Nora Ephron, and how she shaped the romcom genre, as well as how her work endures. While watching the second part of “When Harry Met Sally”, we discuss her background and writing style, and how her journalism background influenced her screenwriting career. We also chat about why Lara (and maybe you, the listener) prefers “You’ve Got Mail” over “When Harry Met Sally”.
Reference material:
The AV Club: After When Harry Met Sally, almost every rom-com tried to have what Nora Ephron was having
https://www.avclub.com/after-when-harry-met-sally-almost-every-rom-com-tried-1823690771
Decider: ‘When Harry Met Sally’ Turns 30: A Rom-Com That Defined the Genre By Breaking the Rules
Hollywood Reporter: Why Nora Ephron's Films Made Such an Impact: A Critic's Take
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nora-ephron-death-when-harry-met-sally-342629
Lessons from the Screenplay: When Harry Met Sally — Breaking Genre Conventions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR2pLUHBgGM&t=6s
Beyond the Screenplay: When Harry Met Sally
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/beyond-the-screenplay/id1451724425?i=1000465574435
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