Show notes
This week on Every Rom Com we’re kicking off our Christmas Rom Com series with one of our funniest episodes yet, as we rank the storylines in “Love Actually” from worst to best. We’ll also talk about writer-director Richard Curtis, the making of the film, and our favorite holiday movies!
Mainlining Christmas site, mentioned by Cybil: https://www.mainliningchristmas.com/
https://screenrant.com/love-actually-behind-the-scenes-details-trivia/
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/dec/16/how-we-made-love-actually
https://www.thedailybeast.com/love-actuallys-10th-anniversary-the-cast-and-crew-reminisce-about-the-christmas-classic
The lesbian subplot cut from the movie (includes video clip): https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/watch-heartbreaking-lesbian-storyline-cut-6898243
The Mini-Sequel, follow the links to watch it: https://rednoseday.org/news/how-to-watch-red-nose-day-actually-love-actually
https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/news/a14967/love-actually-10-year-anniversary/
The Lindy West Critique: https://jezebel.com/i-rewatched-love-actually-and-am-here-to-ruin-it-for-al-1485136388
Another Good Critique:
https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/12/-em-love-actually-em-is-the-least-romantic-film-of-all-time/282091/
Our Complete Rankings (1 Being the Best):
Jen:
9) Sarah/Karl
8) Liam Neeson and Kid
7) Keira Knightley Love Triangle
6) Colin Firth Goes to Portugal
5) The Stand-Ins
4) Singer/Manager
3) Emma Thompson
2) Colin Goes to Wisconsin
1) Prime Minister
Cybill:
9) Keira Knightley Love Triangle
8) Sarah/Karl
7) Colin Goes to Wisconsin
6) The Stand-Ins
5) Liam Neeson and Kid
4) Colin Firth Goes to Portugal
3) Emma Thompson
2) Singer/Manager
1) Prime Minister
Serena:
9) Singer/Manager
8) Colin Firth Goes to Portugal
7) Keira Knightley Love Triangle
6) The Stand-Ins
5) Prime Minister
4) Sarah/Karl
3) Colin Goes to Wisconsin
2) Liam Neeson and Kid
1) Emma Thompson

