This week on the Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Jordan see if Netflix’s massive rom-com hit People We Meet on Vacation (starring "generational talent" Emily Bader) lives up to its 50-million-stream hype. Does the film successfully invert the When Harry Met Sally formula, or is it just a beautiful travelogue hampered by a "charisma vacuum"?
Later, Jordan recommends an under-seen 2023 indie mafia drama and Matt invites us to fall in love with a 1963 French New Wave short. Plus, a pair of listener requested recommendations inspired by 1975's The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.
Finally, Producer Sam challenges Jordan’s 3-0 winning streak in a high-stakes game of "Full Service."
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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:45)
People We Meet On Vacation (00:03:46-00:27:02)
Rec Seg! (00:27:03-00:47:50)
Personalized Recommendations Inspired By 1974's The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three (00:47:51-01:03:14)
Game: Full Service (01:03:15-01:20:51)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:20:52-01:33:48)
Notes:
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive
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Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" comes to bookstores everywhere in October. Pre-Order now!
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
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