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In this episode of Just That Film Podcast, we revisit Same Time, Next Year (1978), the charming romantic comedy-drama based on Bernard Slade’s hugely successful stage play.

Directed by Robert Mulligan, the film stars Alan Alda and Ellen Burstyn in two Academy Award-nominated performances as George and Doris, two married strangers who begin an affair after a chance meeting at a California inn. Instead of leaving it as a one-time encounter, they agree to meet once a year, and over the course of more than 25 years their annual reunions reflect the changing times, their personal lives, and the deep emotional bond they develop.

We discuss the extraordinary chemistry between Alan Alda and Ellen Burstyn, Bernard Slade’s witty and heartfelt screenplay, Robert Mulligan’s sensitive direction, and the unique storytelling that allows audiences to watch two lives evolve through a series of unforgettable meetings.

Funny, romantic, bittersweet, and deeply human, Same Time, Next Year remains one of cinema’s most touching explorations of love, commitment, friendship, and the passing of time.

Is Same Time, Next Year one of the greatest romantic dramas ever made, and why does its simple premise remain so emotionally powerful nearly 50 years later?

🎬 Topics include:
• Alan Alda and Ellen Burstyn’s remarkable performances
• Bernard Slade’s acclaimed screenplay
• Robert Mulligan’s understated direction
• The film’s unique storytelling across 25 years
• Themes of love, marriage, friendship, and change
• Favourite scenes and emotional moments
• Why the film continues to resonate
• Does Same Time, Next Year deserve to be rediscovered?

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