'The Love Hypothesis' Fails the Rom-Com Chemistry Test (with Linda Holmes)

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This week, NPR pop culture correspondent Linda Holmes joins Sophie and Rudi to discuss “ The Love Hypothesis ,” Prime Video’s new streaming adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s 2021 novel of the same name. The fake dating romantic comedy stars Lili Reinhart ("Riverdale") as PhD student Olive Smith and Tom Bateman as professor Dr. Adam Carlsen. Rachel Marsh and Jaboukie Young-White also star in the film, which was directed by Claire Scanlon (“Set It Up”) and adapted by screenwriter Sarah Rothschild. Before they discuss the book and film, they talk about rom-com adaptations and tropes with Linda, who co-hosts “ Pop Culture Happy Hour ” and has written three novels, including the rom-com “ Back After…