ep. 106: Rom-Coms with Lindy West
'Tis the season for romantic comedies. But are we "allowed" to love these very imperfect, yet formative films? Bestselling author, Shrill co-creator and Hallmark movie fan Lindy West helps us reconcile our problematic rom-com faves and ruins Love, Actually for good.
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