Tyriq Withers, Maika Monroe, & Rudy Pankow | Reminders of Him Interview #rudypankow #tyriqwithers

Maika Monroe, Rudy Pankow, and Tyriq Withers sat down with me to discuss Reminders of Him and this conversation became one of the most beautiful discussions about love, grief, and what it means to be human. We talked about yearning, nostalgia, and grief in ways I didn't expect from a romance film interview. From "grief is unexpressed love" to debating whether sending love letters still matters in 2026, this interview goes deep. 🎬 IN THIS INTERVIEW: 0:00 - Intro: The last movie that made them cry 2:15 - How to pull yourself out of sadness 4:30 - What paradise looks like to each of them 6:45 - The unlikely friendship in the film 9:20 - Why sending love letters vs DMs in 2026 12:40 - Why yearning is the essence of love 16:10 - "Grief is unexpressed love" - the powerful philosophy 20:25 - Can love ever be enough? 23:50 - The most charming thing about Rudy Pankow 🎥 ABOUT REMINDERS OF HIM: Reminders of Him is in theaters March 13, 2026. Based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover, the film follows Kenna (Sydney Sweeney) as she returns to her hometown seeking redemption and a second chance at the family she left behind. Starring: Rudy Pankow, Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, 🎬 FOLLOW WHAT THE FILM: Instagram: @whatthefilmshow_ --- ABOUT ME: I'm Tatyana Arrington, film critic and founder of What The Film. I cover film festivals, interview talent, and host The Pop Culture Playbook podcast. I'm a member of AFCC, SEFCA, AAFCA, and GAFCA. This interview was conducted as part of the press junket for Reminders of Him.