Ruby Sparks (2012)

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. Stream ⁠Swan's Crossing⁠ with us for free on Tubi. We're talking about Episode 1 on our mini episode later this month! 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.'' ⁠0:00 / 0:13⁠ Michael Cera and Alia Shawkat at the 2005 Golden Globes ⁠0:00 / 0:01⁠ Alia Shawkat on Getting Shaved by a Stranger | PARTY LEGENDS Our theme music is "Rue Severine" by Blue Dot Sessions.