Fiction Fixation

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.  

All Aboard The Hot Mess Express (Movie Recap, Forever My Girl)

Join for another episode of Fiction Fixation, where we'll be recapping another romantic movie and giving you our hilarious take on all the best parts. This week we're recapping the movie "Forever My Girl" based on the novel by Heidi McLaughlin.

The movie follows the story of country music star Liam Page who leaves his hometown and his high school sweetheart, Josie, to pursue his music career. Fast forward eight years and Liam is a successful musician, but he still can't shake off the memory of Josie and the life he left behind. When he returns, he find Josie has been keeping a secret is may not be man enough to face.

It's like a recipe for disaster and we are here for it.

 

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.