Fiction Fixation

Extraverts Make The Worst Ghosts (Movie Recap, Life After Life of The Party)

Join us as we recap the 2021 film Life After Life of The Party.  From extravert musings to elder millennial shenanigans, this episode is packed with laughter and friendship. When a night of partying takes an unexpected turn, Cassie finds herself in a whole new world, guided by her eccentric handler, Val. Get ready for twists, turns, and plenty of laughs as Cassie navigates the afterlife. Don't miss out on this hilarious and heartwarming episode of Fiction Fixation!

Just Pretend You Didn’t Hear That (Movie Recap, Pitch Perfect)

Get ready for a wild ride as Fiction Fixation unleashes an episode that's practically begging to be used against us in the future. Brace yourselves as we dive into the hilarious world of Pitch Perfect, complete with oversharing, tea spilling, and enough laughter to make your sides ache.

In a valiant effort, Rose attempted to save our eardrums from Courtney's impromptu singing sessions, and she actually succeeded (if you conveniently stop listening after the outro). But trust us, you'll want to stick around because beyond the outro lies the juicy, blackmail-worthy material that's too good to miss.

Join Courtney and Rose, the self-proclaimed champions of unseriousness, as they dissect your favorite books and movies in the most unsophisticated ways possible. Prepare for their unfiltered insights and raw commentary that will leave you gasping for air between fits of laughter. We're not afraid to laugh at the things we probably shouldn't, and now, neither should you. Let the comedy chaos ensue!

This is Masculinity, Rawr... (Movie Recap, Beautiful Disaster)

The movie adaptation of Jaime McGuire's hit romance novel Beautiful Disaster has been a long time coming. Courtney may have some disgruntled opinions about it, but there's no denying this is peak 2010s romance novel perfection. It ticks all our boxes.  Specially the toxic ones. Join in on our hilarious recap, where we muse about the fragility of masculinity (is cage fighting really more practical than therapy?) and the abundance of tropes. We get multiple meet-cutes, AND multiple montages. Match made in heaven. Come listen in, laugh, and swoon.

The ’Ol Unconscious Montage (Movie Recap, Knight and Day)

This week we recap the 2011 movie Knight and Day staring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. This movie takes montages to another level and the plot holes can be filled with the charm of the main leads. This is a fun 'ol ride. Everyone is just in a silly goofy mood.

Tell Us All Your Secrets (Movie Recap, Can You Keep A Secret)

Boy do we have fun this week. We recap the 2019 movie Can You Keep a Secret. Fiction Fixation is looking for people willing to share fun and even embarrassing secrets to be shared with our audience. Can't keep that secret in any longer? Sleep well at night knowing that a web of secret keepers over at Fiction Fixation is keeping your secret safe. Submit your secrets at https://www.fictionfixationpodcast.com/

 

Climb ’em Like A Tree (Audible Original Recap, Love at First Psych)

Get ready to laugh out loud as we recap the Audible original book Love At First Psych. We bring our signature satire, dipped in dark humor, and seasoned with inappropriate puns. This episode is a wild ride, full of laughs and possible crimes. With a protagonist who is a huge cynic and a project partner who's the sappiest man alive, this story was a blast to recap. But through all the laughs and ridiculousness, we will keep you entertained with our banter and laugh-out-loud commentary. Tune in for a good time, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!

Not Creepy Scary, Creepy Twisted (Movie Recap, Level 16)

Rose asked Courtney for a creepy movie Tw and boy did Courtney deliver! This week we recap the 2018 movie Level 16. Wikipedia says it's a Canadian science-fiction horror film, but we'd describe it as a good ol' time. Don't miss our twisty, dark, but super entertaining recap. Dare we say it's the best way to experience the movie when you're sitting at your desk pretending to work.

Sad Girl, Drunk Girl, TayTay (Movie Recap, Someone Great)

This one's for all the sad girls, the drunk girls, the ones going through breakups, and especially the hardcore Swifties. In this episode, hosts Courtney and Rose recap the movie "Someone Great" staring Gina Rodriguez. The movie has a surprising Taylor Swift connection, and her influence is weaved throughout this break-up film. If you know us, you know we will NEVER pass up a chance to simp on TayTay. Join us for a laugh-filled discussion on breakups, love, friendship, and our trademark bad advice. Don't miss out, because if there's one thing we know for sure, you are in for a good time.

Bi-Panic and Martinis (Movie Recap, A Simple Favor)

Cheers! We are bringing you a seriously hilarious recap of the 2018 dark comedy/psychological thriller A Simple Favor, staring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick. If you know anything about these two actresses, you can imagine how their opposite vibes would just pop from the screen. The resulting chemistry is just...chef's kiss. Don't miss our twisty, dark, but super entertaining recap. Dare we say it's the best way to experience the movie when you're sitting at your desk pretending to work.

Follow Up Questions Runneth Over (Movie recap, Divergent)

Our episode this week is a hilarious recap of the movie adaptation of the YA Dystopian novel Divergent by Veronica Roth. Wether or not you've seen the movie already, our millennial-style retelling will have you transfixed, our intrusive thoughts will have you laughing out loud--and perhaps, if you're old enough, slapping your knee. Tune in during your next long car ride and watch the time fly.

Stick around until the end to hear Courtney read us the inquisitive email she sent to the author of the book.