Fiction Fixation

But Mommy I Love Him (Movie Recap, The Notebook)

For our 50th episode, we wanted to recap a movie everyone is sure to have seen OR purposefully avoided. The 2004 film adaptation of the Nicholas Spark novel The Notebook was the winner. While we have strong feelings on the author, the story itself was a jackpot for us. Red flags. Ryan Gosling. Drama. All the things we love. Naturally, hilarity ensued! Check out our banter-filled, laugh-out-loud recap of The Notebook (which, by the way is currently available on Netflix, US).

 

Dolla Dolla Bills Ya’ll (Movie Recap, Hustlers)

In this episode we recap the much-hyped about 2019 movie Hustlers, staring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu. It's a flip-the-script on men kind of day, perhaps, because this movie follows the true events of a group of strippers who finessed and drugged their way into millions of dollars by conning thirsty men. How far is too far when it comes to seeking revenge on the patriarchy? The law says grand larceny, and who are we to argue? 

Hope you enjoy our recap!

It Starts With An F (Movie Recap, Catching Feelings)

In what might be one of our shortest episodes to date, we must warn you about this expletive filled rant. In this episode, we recap the 2017 South African Romantic Drama, Catching Feelings, which stars Kagiso Lediga and Pearl Thusi. This the story of an insanely unlikable hero who girl bossed too closed to the sun. We didn't like him one bit, but were united in the common goal the tear him to shreds. Hope you enjoy!

Beating Around The Bushiest Bush (Movie Recap, Hello Goodbye and Everything in Between)

In this episode we recap the Netflix original drama Hello Goodbye and Everything In Between. This type of teen drama is proving to be our bread and butter. Gather 'round the fire, kids, your elders have a few things we'd like to discuss. Red flags we'd like to point out. And advice we don't want to be legally liable for. Join our hilarity. Hope you enjoy our movie commentary, our attempts at millennial comedy, and our utter need for an intervention.

Only A Little Crazy (Movie Recap, Not Okay)

In this episode we recap the 2022 Hulu original movie Not Okay. And...in the process I guess we prove that we are indeed not okay. Join our hilarity as we dive head first into our dark humor, contemplate the logistics of stalking, and the best ways to run from your trauma. We never said we were healthy, only entertaining. Hope you enjoy!

Pinky Promise You Won’t Do Crack (Movie Recap, Purple Hearts)

In this episode we recap the 2022 Netflix original movie Purple Hearts. Rose tries to redeem herself after the last episode where she failed to muster a cornel of feeling from her dark well of a soul. Courtney strategically chose this movie hoping it would hit Rose right in the feels: Marines in dress blues, sunny California, deployments, and white boys with dark shadows in their eyes...did it work? Did Rose finally feel something? You'll have to listen to get the answer.

Only Dead On The Inside (Movie Recap, Me Before You)

If you only listen to one of our episodes, let this be the one. Our recap of the 2016 movie Me Before You will sound a lot like an endorsement for therapy. One of us reveals to be probably missing a soul. But the other isn't so innocent either, because it's no coincidence that our rowdiest, most laugh-out-loud episodes tend to be recapping darker movies. Our dark humor keeps us sane, and it's lucky we found another human to share it with. Hope you enjoy!

It’s Fine, Everything Is Fine (Movie recap, Don’t Look Up)

In this episode we recap the 2022 film Don't Look Up staring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence...not that you'd recognize them--they transformed for their roles. Particularly Mr. Dicaprio, who we have lovingly nicknamed Science Daddy for this episode. This movie was fun to recap, mostly because it fed our already anxious minds and dark-tinged views of the future. 

 

 

He’s No Mr. Darcy (Movie Recap, Persuasion 2022)

In this episode we recap the 2022 Netflix movie Persuasion staring Dakota Johnson. We always complain that no one is making romcoms or even romantic flicks anymore, so can we really get on Netflix for taking Jane Austen's classic Persuasion and turning it into a GenZ snark fest? Well, yes, we can. And we do. Listen--we didn't read the book so we are allowed to enjoy this movie for what it is...and that is a second chance romance that only Dakota Johnson can deliver. You have to listen to find out what we mean by that...hope you enjoy!

Sir, I’ll Be Back With The Authorities (Movie Recap, Beauty and The Beast - The Live Action Remake)

We know what you're thinking, "is nothing sacred?" The answer is no. Because in this episode we recap the 2017 Live Action Remake of Beauty and The Beast staring Emma Watson and some other dude. 

We learn there are some plot holes we are okay with, some plot holes that might just keep us from tipping into madness. And then there are others that make Rose irrationally angry. So prepare for some rants. Some feminist, and some decidedly not-so.

For a podcast that prides itself in being unsophisticated and immature, this episode might just be the gem of our collection. Prepare thyself for hilarity.