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‘While You Were Sleeping’ With Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins
May 1, 2020 · While You Were Sleeping (1995) · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1:25:56 · ▶ Listen on Spotify
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Most Rewatchable Scene
Amanda DobbinsThe wedding scene where Sandra Bullock objects and confesses the fraud to the whole family▶ 33:53
Juliet LitmanThe wedding scene where Sandra Bullock objects and confesses the fraud to the whole family▶ 33:56
Casting What-Ifs
Amanda DobbinsJames Spader — Agrees Julia Roberts was likely just asked to read like every 90s rom-com; Demi Moore would have made it too serious and anxious; loves Harrison Ford era; Patrick Swayze had too much charisma for the reticent Jack role; doesn't understand why McConaughey's Texas accent was a hurdle; thinks James Spader should have been considered for Peter instead of Jack▶ 45:29
Juliet LitmanMatthew McConaughey — Discusses multiple casting alternatives: Julia Roberts probably wasn't seriously considered; Harrison Ford would have been great but less believable as the 'spare brother'; Patrick Swayze is a no; Matthew McConaughey would have been perfect minus the Texas accent issue; prefers Peter Gallagher as Peter over Pierce Brosnan▶ 44:57
Joey Pants Award
Juliet LitmanJack Warden — Initially suggested Monica Kina, then considered Peter Boyle, but ultimately agreed to give it to Jack Warden▶ 53:09
Half-Assed Internet Research
Amanda DobbinsAdded trivia about Sandra Bullock improvising the cat milk/Oreo scene and Peter Gallagher hitting his head during filming, advocated for Peter Gallagher for Dionne Wiener's award▶ 1:04:35
Juliet LitmanShared trivia about working title 'Coma Guy', original gender-swapped plot, Brooklyn stereotype, train track electricity safety, Sandra Bullock's cat allergy, and initially suggested Wanda the nurse for Dionne Wiener's award before agreeing with Peter Gallagher▶ 1:02:25
Apex Mountain
Amanda DobbinsBill Pullman — No one's Apex Mountain - Bill Pullman's peak is Independence Day megaphone speech, not this movie▶ 1:08:42
Juliet LitmanBill Pullman — No one's Apex Mountain - considered Bill Pullman but ultimately agrees Independence Day is his peak▶ 1:08:50
Best Quote
Juliet LitmanLucy's monologue about love at first sight and Ashley's line 'Go ahead and marry her. You one bald bastard.'▶ 1:09:16
Dion Waiters Award
Amanda DobbinsBill Pullman — Agreed with the monologue choice but noted preference for Bill Pullman when he's less verbose▶ 1:11:31
Juliet LitmanBill Pullman — Discussed nurse Wanda and Jack's speech about leaning vs. hugging as good short performances▶ 1:10:52
Probably Unanswerable Questions
Amanda DobbinsIs this a Christmas movie? (concludes no, because climactic event should be at Christmas, not just inciting event) and Is this the greatest amount of crimes ever committed in a rom-com? (concludes yes)▶ 1:23:11
Movies Referenced (36)
| Title (year) | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy (2014) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 16 | Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 0:59 |
| Sleepless in Seattle (1993) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 9 | Amanda Dobbins, Juliet Litman | ▶ 2:45 |
| Independence Day (1996) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 7 | Amanda Dobbins, Juliet Litman | ▶ 2:45 |
| Mary Poppins (1964) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Amanda Dobbins, Juliet Litman | ▶ 50:22 |
| Two Weeks Notice (2002) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 14:03 |
| You've Got Mail (1998) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 4:24 |
| Love at First Sight (2023) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Juliet Litman | ▶ 0:50 |
| New Year's Eve (2011) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 36:08 |
| Sex and the City (2008) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 23:40 |
| The Blind Side (2009) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 12:02 |
| A League of Their Own (1992) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Juliet Litman | ▶ 22:57 |
| Carrie (1976) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 39:45 |
Directors Referenced (2)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Turtletaub | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Amanda Dobbins | Little Miss Sunshine | ▶ 46:35 |
| Sidney Lumet | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Amanda Dobbins | 12 Angry Men | ▶ 54:41 |
Actors Referenced (40)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Bullock | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 53 | Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | The Proposal, Miss Congeniality, Speed | ▶ 1:46 |
| Bill Pullman | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 27 | Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | Independence Day, Spaceballs | ▶ 1:46 |
| Julia Roberts | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 19 | Amanda Dobbins, Juliet Litman | Pretty Woman, My Best Friend's Wedding | ▶ 10:25 |
| Peter Gallagher | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 17 | Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | American Beauty | ▶ 1:46 |
| Jack Warden | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Amanda Dobbins, Juliet Litman | 12 Angry Men, All the President's Men, While You Were Sleeping | ▶ 53:37 |
| Tate Donovan | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 6 | Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | Argo, Hercules, Shooter | ▶ 16:23 |
| Harrison Ford | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, The Fugitive | ▶ 46:35 |
| Patrick Swayze | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | Dirty Dancing, Ghost, Point Break | ▶ 47:36 |
| Demi Moore | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | Striptease, Indecent Proposal | ▶ 45:42 |
| Florence Pugh | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Amanda Dobbins, Juliet Litman | ▶ 57:36 | |
| Meg Ryan | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Amanda Dobbins, Juliet Litman | When Harry Met Sally..., Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail | ▶ 15:05 |
| Rachel McAdams | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Amanda Dobbins, Juliet Litman | The Notebook, Mean Girls, Red Eye | ▶ 59:13 |
Writers Referenced (2)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nora Ephron | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Amanda Dobbins, Juliet Litman | Julie & Julia, When Harry Met Sally... | ▶ 15:05 |
| Roger Ebert | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 7:35 |
Cinematographers Referenced (1)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Jell | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Amanda Dobbins | Black Widow | ▶ 28:57 |