Every Rom Com 14: Romancing the Stone
Episode description
This week on Every Rom Com, we’re covering one of Jen’s all-time favorite movies - “Romancing the Stone”, one of the top-grossing films from the hit-filled year of 1984. Learn about one of the film’s settings, Cartagena, Colombia, and its actual Mexican filming locations; find out how some of the film’s action sequences were filmed; get the low-down on the 1985 sequel “The Jewel of the Nile.” And stay tuned for our double feature recommendations, where Jen gives you a mini-80’s film festival and Sophia picks films about the writer’s life. This episode is full of laughter, and a bit more swearing than usual, as Jen remembers one of the first movies her mom took her to see in theaters, and Sophia appreciates this throwback.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Candace Ward Howell, who would have been fine with the swearing ;)
0:00-7:38 Introduction, Jen’s Story of Seeing the Movie, Early Movie-Going Experiences.
7:38-17:33 Trailer, Basic Info, Fun Facts, General Opinion of the Movie
http://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/57185
17:33-34:19 Cast & Crew In-depth: Diane Thomas, Robert Zemeckis, Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas, Danny Devito, Alan Silvestri, Alfonso Arau, Manuel Ojeda, Holland Taylor, Mary Ellen Trainor, Zack Norman
34:19-1:11:21 Plot, Filming Locations & Commentary - Spoiler-Free
Filming Locations Spoiler-Free Section: St. George, Utah
Stunt Details: http://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/57185
1:11:21 SPOILERS START
1:11:21-1:38:29 Plot, Filming Locations & Commentary - Spoilers Okay!
Filming Locations Spoiler Section: Huasca de Ocampo, Hidalgo, Mexico; Rio Antigua near Veracruz; Fort of San Juan de Ulua in Veracruz, Mexico
https://www.rafting.com/mexico/veracruz/rio-antigua/ rafting Ria Antigua
1:38:29-1:43:17 Cartagena Basic Facts & Travel Ideas
Recommended Sites: The Walled City/Old Town; Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas; Barrio Getsemani; Plaza de Bolivar; Caribe Jewelry Museum and Factory; Punta Arena Beach; La Boquilla Beach; Playa Blanca in Baru
https://www.juanballena.com/blogs/travel-tips/top-5-best-beaches-in-cartagena
Foods to Try Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enYtWVSMDmM “8 must-try foods in Cartegena” - BuzzFeed Bring Me
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