Fiction Fixation

Is Legolas Going To Be Here? (Movie Recap, The Hustle)

Join hosts Courtney and Rose in this episode of Fiction Fixation as they give a hilarious and engaging retelling of the 2017 movie "The Hustle" starring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson. 

Instead, get ready to laugh as Courtney and Rose creatively retell the story of two con artists, one experienced and sophisticated (Anne Hathaway) and the other a small-time crook (Rebel Wilson), who team up to scam a tech billionaire out of his fortune. From the quirky characters to the outrageous schemes, the hosts will take you on a wild ride through the movie's plot and make you feel like you've watched it without having to sacrifice your doom scrolling time.

Airports, Redheads, and Sociopaths...Oh My. (Movie Recap, Leap Year)

Welcome to Fiction Fixation, the podcast where we recap movies and books, so you don't have to cut into your doom-scrolling time. In this episode, we're recapping Leap Year, the Amy Adams-starring rom-com that you may have forgotten about. Join us as we relive all the cringey moments and cheesy lines of this forgettable film.

But it's not just about the movie - we'll also talk about how Leap Year can help us solve some of society's pesky problems, like dealing with sociopaths and trauma dumping. By the end of this episode, you'll feel like you've watched the movie with your two best friends (that's us, by the way).

So grab your popcorn and your preferred alcoholic beverage, and let's take a journey into the heart of cheesy rom-coms. Who knows, you might even be inspired to take a leap of faith in your own life. Or you could just take a nap - we won't judge.

Allow Us To Fill The Holes (Movie Recap, The Space Between Us)

We could just tell you we are recapping the 2017 movie The Space Between Us this week, but that would fail to capture our suffering. There we were... your naive hosts, Courtney and Rose, thinking we could lighten things up with a little recap a YA movie about space. What could go wrong? Well, for starters, the giant craters of plot holes we would fall into. But don't worry, in our true style we landed doubled over with laughter. Because what's funnier than space? And trauma? And trauma in space? Amazing stuff. Join us fo this recap, you won't regret it.

Another RomCom To Warm Your Dark Pit of A Soul.... (Movie Recap, Your Place or Mine)

This week we are shelving our 90s nostalgia to bring you a recap of a brand new, 2023 movie called Your Place or Mine, starring the ageless wonder Ashton Kutcher and the always delightful Reese Witherspoon.

Courtney and Rose are here to break it all down for you, so you can feel like you're watching the movie without actually having to pay attention. It's a win-win situation, folks. It's a life hack, really.

Is It Misogyny..or Is It Trauma? (Movie Recap, Made of Honor)

Pretty sure you’ve seen this episode of Grey’s Anatomy. This week, we are recapping the 2008 movie Made of Honor. Where has this movie been all our lives? A love triangle between Patrick Hempsey AND Kevin Mckid? Please and thank you.  We explore the mysteries of male bonding and answer the old questions--is it misogyny...or it it trauma? Tune in for our hilarious recap of this movie. 

Who Hurt You, Nicholas Sparks? (Movie Recap, The Last Song)

Get ready for a wild ride down memory lane with The Last Song on this week's episode of Fiction Fixation. Courtney and Rose are taking on the starting point of the infamous Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth romance (they met on the set of this movie). Liam Hemsworth may not be our favorite Hemsworth, but he wins the award for CGI rendering of a Hot Guy. So sit back, relax and allow us to take you on a journey through this movie. Don't worry, nothing sad ever happens during a Nicholas Sparks movie. You'll feel like you're actually watching The Last Song, but with a lot more banter and jokes.

Love is Stupid, Just Elope (Movie Recap, The Last Kiss)

Get ready to relive all the feels with this week's episode of Fiction Fixation, where we dive into the 2006 heart-wrenching romance film, The Last Kiss! Join Courtney and Rose as they guide you through the ups and downs of this unforgettable movie, starring Zach Braff and Casey Affleck. With a sprinkle of witty banter and a dash insightful commentary, this unsophisticated podcast feels like watching the film with your best friends. So grab a tissue, sit back, and let us take you on an emotional rollercoaster with The Last Kiss. Don't miss it!

The Man With No BackBone (Movie Recap, Notting Hill)

This episode, we're taking a trip to 1999 as we recap the classic romantic comedy Notting Hill. We'll be swooning over Hugh Grant's charming bookstore and hoping Julia Roberts's character falls in front of a bus. Put on your best British accent, grab a cuppa tea, and get ready for a hilarious breakdown of this iconic movie.

Digging A Hole In A Marriage (Movie Recap, Digging For Fire)

This week on Fiction Fixation, we're diving into the 2015 dark comedy film "Digging For Fire" starring Jake Johnson and Rosemarie DeWitt. We're bringing our unique and hilarious perspective to this twisted tale of a couple's weekend getaway gone wrong. Tim's obsession with digging up bones in the backyard, Lee's search for her identity outside of being a wife and mother, we'll leave no stone unturned or unjudged.

So if you're in for a good laugh and a fresh take on the movie, tune in to our podcast. We promise you an entertaining episode filled with the movie recap and of course our casual and relatable hosting style. Don't miss out on the fun as we take on "Digging For Fire" on Fiction Fixation.

The One Bed Dilemma (Movie Recap, Alone Together)

In this episode, we're bringing you a recap of the 2022 film, Alone Together, starring none other than Katie Holmes. This movie takes place in the not so distant past of 2020, a time most of us are actively trying to forget. But we dove right into this tall glass of dramatics and bad decisions, set against the backdrop of the time our planet collectively shut down.  

Enjoy an episode full of hilarity and bad life advice, it's a uniquely entertaining retelling of a movie that perhaps did not need to be made.