27 Dresses: Scraps of A Classic

About this episode

The episode discusses the 2008 romantic comedy '27 Dresses' and critiques its script and memorable moments.

CATEGORY: I DO... I THINK                                            This week Podstruck is launching a new collection of wedding rom-coms starting with 27 Dresses! This 2008 romantic comedy starring Katherine Heigl and James Marsden asks how a movie about terrible people can be charming and the answer is "Benny And The Jets." We pitch ways that this Aline Brosh McKenna script filled with smart dialogue could have been tightened for clearer plotting and we call out the insane moments like the gentlest car crash on earth and the the confusing racist turn that none of us were looking for. And is $20 a peek a good price for a look at Heigl's heinie? Listen on this long but goofy episode.  Follow Podstruck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podstruckpod/ Get bonus episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podstruckpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Elena Crevello, Chelsea Davison

Topics covered

• wedding rom-coms
• film analysis
• romantic comedy
• scriptwriting
• movie moments

Keywords

• 27 Dresses
• Katherine Heigl
• James Marsden
• romantic comedy
• film critique
• Aline Brosh McKenna
• Benny And The Jets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Podstruck

Books & works: 27 Dresses, Benny And The Jets

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