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Serendipity (2001)

Episode 161•Directed by Peter Chelsom•1h 30m•Published Feb 14, 2023•Episode length 3h 21m
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Overview

Although strangers Sara and Jonathan are both already in relationships, they realize they have genuine chemistry after a chance encounter – but part company soon after. Years later, they each yearn to reunite, despite being destined for the altar. But to give true love a chance, they have to find one another again.

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Well isn't this a happy accident? Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, and Ethan (Georgia and Megan are out chasing $5 bills) as we're looking for signed copies of "Love in the Time of Cholera" as we review "Serendipity." We're laying down in skating rinks in our 161st episode as we discuss: Ju…

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Well isn't this a happy accident? Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, and Ethan (Georgia and Megan are out chasing $5 bills) as we're looking for signed copies of "Love in the Time of Cholera" as we review "Serendipity." We're laying down in skating rinks in our 161st episode as we discuss:

  • Just how tight the vote was to select this week's film
  • What is it about John Cusack and why did it take us 161 films to get to him
  • Ian floats an idea for a social event
  • Who initially was offered the Kate Beckingsale role
  • Ian talks about the longest bus ride he ever took
  • Which of us are romantics in the group
  • Ian has a follow-up on the great Podbean debacle
  • We reveal what the next Reel Roundtable will be
  • What's appropriate when visiting sites of tragedy?  Is it ethical to visit such sites as tourists?
  • Ian plays old guy giving young guy advice about the world to Ethan
  • How bad is Hallie ripped off in this film?
  • Ian finds an easy way that John Cusack's character could have made this film a lot shorter
  • Why does so much of this movie happen off-screen?
  • Whether there is such a thing as too much Eugene Levy
  • Whether or not How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is the Best Film Ever

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Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter
    10:20 - Reflections & Corrections
    18:40 - Shoutouts
    48:00 - Deep Dive
    2:28:00 - Endgame