Notting Hill & Runaway Bride

"11: Notting Hill & Runaway Bride Pt. 1 with Melissa Lora & Corinne Stikeman" and "12: Notting Hill & Runaway Bride Pt. 2 with Melissa Lora & Corinne Stikeman" are the 11th and 12th episodes of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episodes were released as a two parter on February 7 and 14, 2018.

## Description

### Part 1

"In the first of a special two-part Julia Roberts-themed Valentine’s Day episode, Phil and Kenny are joined by rom-com aficionados Corinne Stikeman and Melissa Lora.  In Part 1, the foursome will take a stroll down Notting Hill. Perhaps they will wander into a Travel Book store. Or catch a matinee of Helix. Or maybe they’ll even taste the cuisine at Tony’s restaurant (though even if they do, it’ll probably be mostly cut out and what remains will just be confusing).  But please listen because, after all, we’re just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking you to love our podcast."

### Part 2

"In Part 2 of the Julia Roberts-Valentine’s day two-fer, Phil and Kenny are once again joined by Corinne Stikeman and Melissa Lora, though one or both of them might Runaway before the podcast is over, because that’s what women do, amiright Garry Marshall?   Also in this episode, the four give their picks for the top five romantic comedies of all time!"

## Kenny's Intro

### Part 1

"Hello, and welcome to *Podcast Like It's 1999*, the podcast where we look back at the movies of 1999 from our perches here in 2018."

### Part 2

"Hello, and welcome to *Podcast Like It's 1999*, the podcast where we talk about the movies of 1999 from our perches here in 2018."

## Historical Information

"William Thacker (Hugh Grant) is a London bookstore owner whose humdrum existence is thrown into romantic turmoil when famous American actress Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) appears in his shop. A chance encounter over spilled orange juice leads to a kiss that blossoms into a full-blown affair. As the average bloke and glamorous movie star draw closer and closer together, they struggle to reconcile their radically different lifestyles in the name of love."

*Notting Hill* was released on 5/28/1999 in 2nd place against Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, The Mummy, and The Thirteenth Floor. It made $363M on a $42M budget. It has 83% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 79% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

"Having already left three grooms at the altar, Maggie Carpenter (Julia Roberts) is branded "the runaway bride" by jaded city journalist Ike Graham (Richard Gere). But, after his facts are called into question, Ike races to Maggie's hometown to save his reputation and report on her upcoming fourth trip down the aisle -- during which he's convinced she'll run again. Though he's there on a muckraking mission, Ike can't help but fall for this breathtaking heartbreaker."

*Runaway Bride* was released on 7/30/1999 in 1st place against The Blair Witch Project, Deep Blue Sea, and The Haunting. It made $309M on a $70M budget. It has 46% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 53% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Top 5 Romantic Comedies

Phil, Melissa and Corinne's lists were not ranked.

## Ratings

**Notting Hill**
 **Phil** | 87/88
 **Melissa** | 95
 **Corinne** | 99

**Runaway Bride**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Melissa** | 75
 **Corinne** | 40

## References

1. ↑ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/notting-hill-1999
2. ↑ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/runaway-bride-1999