The latest Bridget Jones film - Mad About the Boy hits cinemas later this week, and to mark the occasion, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to where it all began—Bridget Jones’s Diary. But how does this beloved rom-com compare to another Hugh Grant classic, Notting Hill?

Which film has the stronger lead? Which is more deeply woven into British culture? Which delivers the better love story? And does more Hugh Grant automatically mean a better movie? We’re answering all these questions in the latest installment of our Versus series.

We’ll be putting these two rom-com staples head-to-head across five key categories: Story, Lead, Supporting Cast, Comedy, and Britishness. Each film will be scored out of 5 in each category, for a total of 15 possible points. In the end, only one can claim the crown—so let the battle begin!

FULL SPOILERS FOR BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY AND NOTTING HILL IN THIS EPISODE. You have been warned.

Agree with our scores? What would you score these films? We want to know!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Preamble

00:11:27 - Category 1: Story

01:00:02 - Category 2: Lead

01:19:27 - Category 3: Supporting Cast

01:46:03 - Category 4: Comedy

01:57:28 - Category 5: Britishness

02:10:00 - Final Scores

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“That’s my secret, Cap: I’m always angry”—especially when we play the Draft. Following our hit Emma Stone and Christmas editions, we’re diving back into the game that pushes The Third Reel’s competitive spirit (and friendships) to the limit—this time, it’s the Mark Ruffalo Draft.

If you’re familiar with fantasy football, you’ll know the drill. Each of us takes turns selecting movies from Mark Ruffalo’s entire filmography, filling out six distinct categories. Once a category is locked in, it’s final for that player, and that movie is off the board for everyone else. The draft order? Determined by the legendary “Wheel of Names.” And since we’re running a snake draft, everyone gets a fair shot at the best picks.

Last time, Daniel took the crown in the Emma Stone draft—can he defend his title, or will Rachael or Dale snatch it away? Only one way to find out: listen, vote, and let the best Ruffalo roster win!

The Categories:

🎭 Starring

🎭 Supporting

🎭 Drama

😂 Comedy

🟢 Marvel (MCU) 🏹

🎬 Free Pick

We’ll be posting our full picks on social media, where you can cast your votes to decide the ultimate Mark Ruffalo Draft champion. And to top it all off, we’ve got a fun, Ruffalo-themed bonus game for you to play along with—so stick around till the end!

Who won? We want to know!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Preamble

00:09:10 - Mark Ruffalo Biography

00:17:40 - Draft Rules

00:19:58 - The Draft

01:29:03 - Quiz

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From gothic genius to cinematic misfires, we're diving into Tim Burton's full directorial filmography in chronological order!

Join us at The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast as we rank 5 of his best films for the Hall of Fame and 5 of his worst for the Hall of Lame. Will your favourites make the cut, or will they end up in the shadows? It's a whimsical, spooky, and hilariously judgmental episode you won't want to miss! Agreeing on those 5 for each Hall? Well, disagreeing is all part of the fun...

Agree with our Hall of Fame? What about the Hall of Lame? Got a suggestion for our next Hall of Fame/Lame subject? We want to know!

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