68 | 1950s Rom-Coms: Royal Mischief and Repressed Sexual Tension
Description
Nikki and Meg head into the 1950s for a double feature of classic romantic comedies: Roman Holiday and The Prince and the Showgirl.
They discuss:
* Audrey Hepburn’s strength in restraint vs. Marilyn Monroe’s comedic weaponization of sex appeal
* How both films use physical space and quiet space to build (or block) intimacy and restraint
* The role of glamor, class, and discomfort in shaping romantic tension
Books & Media We Mention:
* Roman Holiday (film)
* The Prince and the Showgirl (film)
* The Philadelphia Story
* His Girl Friday
* My Week with Marilyn
* Shroom for Improvement by Jemma Croft
* Dredge (Nintendo Switch)
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