Sleepless in Seattle (1993) | Rom-Com Romp #2

Second in our series of rom-coms and romantic movies!Sleepless in Seattle is a 1993 romantic comedy directed by Nora Ephron. It stars Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Bill Pullman, Ross Malinger, and Rob Reiner. The film also features Rosie O'Donnell, Gaby Hoffmann, Victor Garber, Rita Wilson, Barbara Garrick, and Carey Lowell. In the episode, we mention John Hutman's video, "Sleepless In Seattle | Designer Critiques 90s Rom Com Design."We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.popcornmoms.comIG: @popcornmomsMusic and logo by Sean Andrews: stillavenue.comTopics include:00:00 Introduction to Sleepless in Seattle04:11 Bad allergies and annoying laughs: Alternate options fatal flaws are silly, in a bad way07:23 Lack of passion, tension, and beauty in the main love story12:41 Making sense of the main love story line19:06 Romantic Comedy Expectations21:14 Insane behavior, like stalking26:11 Netta's standards for a good rom-com27:41 Alternate ways of telling this story31:09 Supporting Cast Highlights32:06 Scene telling An Affair to Remember34:24 Tom Hanks' and Meg Ryan's Performance38:09 Romantic Fantasies vs. Reality and the Role of Sacrifice41:50 Fantasizing About Love45:29 Dated Tropes in Romantic Comedies48:57 Production Design and Characterization52:28 Is this romantic to a 19 year old?54:17 David Hyde Pierce line55:38 What's next?55:49 Outro