Fiction Fixation

This recap, we apologize to Suzanne Collins for still believing young Snow is an absolute snack. This 2023 film is based of a novel by the same title. Set in the early years of the Hunger Games universe, our MC is none other than President Snow... as a teen. You may be thinking to yourself, this is his villain origin story, I'm going to find out WHO caused Snow to be the way he is. And you're right, you will. But there is no empathy here. Snow, even as a teen, was and always has been, his own villain. The only thing he has going for him is that he's hot AF. Other than that? Total sociopath. There was never any redemption for him. 

This episode we deep dive into this 1994 classic, starring Tom Hanks, Sally Field and Robin Wright. Watching this movie as a adult, definitely changes some perspective. For a man who was considered 'the local idiot', Forest did more with his life than Rose and Courtney put together. The layer of historical presence woven into Forest's tale is **chef's kiss**. Not to mention the little jokes that we never noticed as kids. Sadly, it also brought one along the startling realization that Jenny may very well be the villain here. 

Our recap this week is an OG tale of Girlbossing to the max, starring Julia Roberts as a badass paralegal. This based on a true story movie is a cautionary tale of why Attorneys should listen to their paralegals more often (speaking from past experience here). Erin literally got in the trenches for her clients, AND THATS WHATS UP. 

This week's recap stars Jenna Ortega as a child cosplaying adult games with actual adults. Sure she's 18, but I think we can all agree that 18 year olds are honorary adults at best. To be honest, even the adults in this movie don't act like it, we got two almost pedophiles, an alcoholic author and parents who thought it would be a good idea to leave their mentally unwell daughter home alone in their historic mansion while they went... Somewhere? 

We're really loving the nostalgia lately. This week's deep dive features a delightfully young Dakota Fanning and the forever quirky Brittney Murphy. Courtney and Rose again realize that the love interest in these Rom-Coms are just NPCs for a subplot that doesn't even matter. The men were actually wholly unnecessary. Which tracks, if we're being honest.

We deep dive right back into some nostalgia with this weeks recap and revisit the fresh into the Millenia classic, Miss Congeniality. Starring Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, William Shatner and Candice Bergen.  Sandra is always a vibe. We're never mad about it. However, this movie is very late 90's early 2000's. Girl needs a makeover so boy sees her for HER. But this girl has a gun. Several actually. Because this is America. 

On this weeks deep dive we recap Wish You Were Here, a movie based on the novel by Renee Carlino AND Julie Styles directorial debut. Yes, that Julie Styles, we checked. Courtney is a big fan of this tragic tale of love and losing, and Renee Carlino in general. Would you throw yourself into a doomed, short term relationship just to end up heartbroken in the end? Charlotte sure does. Maybe it was the dumplings, maybe it was smile, who knows. 

This week's deep dive is psych thriller, starring Anna Kendrick. Our hot take, psych thriller are scarier than regular thrillers. And what's more terrifying than a mentally abusive man that everyone loves? Imagine telling your friends that the perfect guy you're dating is terrible. Not only that, he's so good at it, that you think your the problem. He's gotten so far into your head that YOU look crazy. 

Cameron Diaz returns to acting with Jamie Foxx in this week's recap.  They go from banging their CIA partners (each other, duh) to beating the shit out of creepy dudes in clubs hitting in their teenage daughter. It's been about 15 years, but they still got it. And blow their cover in the process. Spy comedies are always a good time, and this one is no different.  CIA training is like riding a bike... right? 

On this week's recap we serenade you with the tale of Juicy Mummy, Brendan Fraser and Katherine Weiss. A 90's masterpiece outlining the classic trope of boy meets girl, girl saves boy from being hanged, boy takes girl to mythical land and together the awaken Juicy Mummy and must work together to save the world. A perfect love story.  Did we mention 1998 Brenden Fraser in his floppy hair era? 

This recap of Drew Barrymore's directorial debut starring Elliot Page is a dangerous one for Rose and Court. The vibes, the aesthetics, the rage- it made us think we too, could be Roller Derby Girls. We can't, for the record. But we adored this coming of age film. As former 17 year old girls AND as women who are... No longer 17. 

Its been the age old December question: is Die Hard a Christmas movie? We're happy to announce that we're not here to answer that for you. We ARE however here to recap this 1988 classic starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman. This was a first watch for both Rose and Courtney... We wanted to drag this movie, because we like to be haters sometimes... But there isn't much to drag. Except our jaws off the floor while gawking at Brucey's biceps. We're unwell. Send help. 

Musicals aren't Roses thing, so in preparation for her to watch the movie, Court recaps Wicked (The Play) to her. But musicals aren't musicals without music...

Swimming in a little bit of nostalgia with this weeks recap of Two Weeks Notice. Starring Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant. We get he's hot, he's British for some reason, he rich AF... But girl, he doesn't want a girlfriend, he wants a mommy. And not in the kinky way. He wants a legit mother. You're an m-effing attorney. You have a whole ass law degree and you STILL got dickmatized. Its ok, it happens to the best of us. And at the end of the day, you're still Sandra Bullock. 

Taking it way back with a Tim Burton classic, Edward Scissor Hands. Starring Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder. This proves that white women really WILL try to rescue any. And reminds us that MLM's are not millennial hell device, they've been been around for a long time.  Also, Johnny Depp in leather. With scissor hands. For some fucking reason. 

Rounding off October with this flouncy, early 2000's number we recap Ella Enchanted. Starring Anne Hathaway, Hugh Fancy, Minnie Driver and Vivica Fox.  It's fun, it's medieval, it's... modern? You'll see what we mean. Ella is way too smart to have gone 17 years with this curse. We literally spent 3 hours with her curse and came up with like 15 loopholes. But we'll forgive it, because without it she wouldn't have got her golden retriever, almost man bun having Prince/King. 

In the spirit of spooky season, we recap this fantasy masterpiece starring Hugh Jackman (who Courtney didn't recognize by face, but by Jawline). There's a lot going on here and honestly, what's not to love? You got your monsters, your fairy tales, your religious trauma and your morally corrupt murderous angelic man (maybe still angel?). Plus, there is a man bun. Oh, there's a plot too. But that's less important than the man bun tbh. 

A recap of purely (pun intended) girly things. Summoning a demon, the mother of demons to be more specific, at an ALT right purity camp. These girls really saw an opportunity to say 'we're just girls' and said bet, summoning Lilith and taking vengence. Jahkara Smith, McKaley Miller, Ciara Bravo, Annalisa Cochrane are an absolute delight, while Scott Porter and Jim Klock are... well, there. Mayor Paul (Ginny and Georgia reference) would never do this to us, but Pastor Seth definitely would, and does. 

Oh. My. God. A Sci-Fi movie where no one had to have sex with an alien? We are totally down for this recap starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt that centers around, wait for it, FATE. We think. Like if we had to name it, we'd name it Fate. This movie is the perfect example of 'if he wanted to, he would.' Because Matt Damon wanted to, and he did. More than once. And that chemistry? Give it an EGOT.  

Gen Z is finally getting their YA movie mania. Or, sorta. They got this one. This singular movie. Starring Joey King, Laverne Cox, Keith Power, Chase Stokes and Brianne Tju, we deep dive into this dystopian hell where you're insecurities are highlighted. But don't worry, when you turn 16, before you can drive a car, you get to consent to major plastic surgery and change anything you want about your appearance. Not only do you GET to, you're required to. The other option is living in the woods with a bunch of Uglies who are objectively hotter that the Pretties.  Don't worry, we're confused too. 

Starring Ed Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena Bonham Carter we recap this cult classic that starred in the fantasies of teenage boys (and some adult men) for years. We understand that this movie was made for men, by men. And it shows. No follow up questions, blind following into violence, not a secretary or assistant in sight but magically things are getting done. Hell, someone is even filing. This movie is the epitome of a man's spank bank- beating the shit out of each other instead of going to therapy. 

Everyone was talking about this...Tennis movie? Starring Mike Faist, Josh O'Connor and Zendaya. We had to check it out and see what all the rave was about. Tennis, by default, is kind of a boring sport, but we were seated during this recap. SEATED. Tashi, played by Zendaya, is toxic AF here. A true homewrecker of this bromance. A manipulator of men. We ain't mad about it either. She's a player playing players. 

The YA book to movie adaptation boom wouldn't have been complete without hot teenage alien chosen ones. This movie goes hard on that trope. We're left with a lot of lingering questions, but our inner teenagers are satisfied. 

These two really did too much. It was 2007, not 1807. They didn't have to get married cause they fell victim to tequila shots and got pregnant. It was modern times, my loves. Their relationship honestly sounds like the beginning to a bad a joke, but like in a genuinely funny way?  Starring Katherine Heigel, Seth Rogan, Leslie Mann and Paul Rudd this week's deep dive recaps the 2007 Rom Com, Knocked Up.     

The American Hustle recap is a wild ride. Con men, check. Con WOMEN, check. The Mafia, check. The FBI, check. Jeremy Renner, doing everything perfectly, check. We're not saying we should let the Mafia run the government, but if they wanna build sidewalks and create jobs... maybe let them? Starring Bradly Cooper (with curly, dark hair that just does something to Rose), Christian Bale (sans the chiseled thighs), Amy Adams (sans Princess dress), Jennifer Lawrence (who, in this movie Rose and Courtney have diagnosed- we're not doctors, but we've seen Grey's Anatomy and go to therapy) and Jeremy Renner. 

Was it real? Psycho Path or Delusions of Grandeur? Both? This weeks recap takes on the 2000 thriller, American Psycho, starring Christian Bale, William Dafoe and Reese Whiterspoon. After traumatizing ourselves with the weirdest episode of Criminal Minds ever, we're left with the question of: Who is cleaning up this mess? A man? I think not. 

In this recap we deep dive into the based on a true story events of It Could Happen to You, Starring Nicholas Cage and Rosie Perez.  Movie wife is made to be a villain, but her husband DID give away half their lottery earnings to waitress he just met. However movie wife IS kind of a gold digger. But Cop Cage DID get their anniversary wrong... So... Justified?

I get it, you wanna be a cool mom. But when your daughter starts trying to twat swat Zac Efron away just because he's her boss, maybe lay down the law. Like knocking, for starters. This recap Courtney and Rose discuss the chemistry between Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron and...Joey King, the unwelcome interloper to their romance. 

Imagine having your man's entire dating history at your finger tip- PRE SOCIAL MEDIA. That's God tier, my friend. And with great power, comes great responsibility. Stacy, doesn't have any of that. She gets that power of his Palm Pilot and girl bosses directly into the sun. Stacy abuses her position at work (slay) and dives head first into BF's dating history and lands in the pile of trash that is Derek. However, we support women's rights and women's wrongs on this Pod. 

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejui- shut up. Don't say it girly. Yeah, he's kinda hot in that dirty way, but he's gonna ruin your life. He's gonna try to kill your dad and force you into marriage. Does it sound like a dark romance plot? A little. But trust us, we're But Scientist and can tell you that with 100% certainty, Emo Michael Keaton isn't worth it. Stick with the adorable weirdo and his tiny town replica. But, like, still keep an eye on that. 

The many personalities of Glen Powell shine here. He cosplays every intrusive thought he ever had. But Mafia Ken...or Ron? That's our favorite one. It's everyone's favorite. Mafia Ken is mother trucking vibe. A VIBE. 

This movie didn't have to go this hard. But it did. And it did that for US. We can't get over how we, as a collective society, just got over Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie searching each other for weapons while dancing... IN PUBLIC. People got to see that for free. Nay, people were PAID to watch this happen. There had to of been more than one take. They got see it over and over again. This movie was a gift and we took it for granted. 

Thirty, flirty and fabulous. It only works with thirty. And Mark Ruffalo. And Jennifer Garner. Sprinkle some magic pixie dust (glitter, it's just glitter) and time travel with us. 

It's every teenage girl's dream. Being sent to a reform school that is actually a front for a religious YA fan fiction novel to play out. With two super hot angels fighting over you. One even brings you COFFEE. And YOU have secrets you don't even know about. It's giving perfect senior year. 

Is she the villain? Is HE the villain? Its the age old debate with this cult classic. We go through all 500 Days of Summer with Tom and offer a new option... Is there even a villain? 

Imagine, you're a 40 year old divorcee with a teenage daughter. Your ex-husband nails on parenting time on your BIRTHDAY WEEKEND. Your life is over. WRONG. Because you're Anne Hathaway. You're gonna go to Coachella, meet a pop star, then tour with him around Europe all summer and see what them hands do. 

This week we take on this based on true events movie starring Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst. They may have changed his name, but they couldn't change the creep factor or his implied guilt of at least 2 murders (and accessory to another). While well never know exactly what happened to his wife, he do know he had a wall of windows. And that speaks for itself. 

What kind of messy intrigue are you involved with? The answer for our teenage assassin is, well...a lot. Anything she can find honestly. Even after adamantly stating she will not get involved. All while navigating a love triangle between her guard and the prince. Ladies and Gents, it's time for Courtney to introduce Rose to the cult she's been begging for by dragging her further into the SJM universe. 

On the heels of TTPD's release we needed to feel... Well, tortured. Emotionally mangled. Cruel manipulation. Some less than honorable intentions if you will. And this movie delivered from the joyless, unsupervised teenagers, all the way to the vehicular manslaughter and a surprise funeral revenge plot? Yes, please. 

When Miss Americana and a London Boy fall in love one cruel summer, nothing is ever all to well with them again. So long London. That mastermind is glittering elsewhere now. Welcome to The Department. Is it a college? A psych ward? A morgue? We're about to find out. 

We present to you, this unintentional comedic masterpiece, starring Gina Rodriguez and Ariana Greenblatt. We watch them as they face the struggles of sleep deprivation, including but not limited to; looting, widespread vandalism, cognitive decline, irritability, one creepy pastor, grand theft auto, murder, the US Military, teenage boy attitude and potential human sacrifice. Did we mention this was just after day one? Also, why was no one else concerned about the power? We'll never know. 

We will never forgive TikTok for delaying our watching of "Damsel," the 2024 dark fantasy starring the phenomenal Millie Bobby Brown. This movie is all about feminine rage and revenge, so buckle up girly pop, we are diving into a deep pit to settle some old royal family debts. Not willingly, of course. That's where the rage part comes in. Join us for our hilarious recap of the young maiden who refused to die a virgin.

When an ambitious young woman tells a little white lie on a plane to impress the hot British guy beside her, she has no idea how far she will have to take it. After all, doesn't she know the first rule of a rom-com? The stranger sitting beside you on a plane is someone who you will FOR SURE have to deal with for the rest of your life. On our search for a modern Rom-Com that ticks all our boxes brought us to the 2024 romantic comedy Upgraded, staring Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, and our queen Marisa Tommie (who should be wearing a cape and eating men). Did this rom-com do it for us? You'll have to tune in to find out. But I'll give you a spoiler: we had a blast recapping it and laughed our little heads off.   

Rose was dying to watch Anyone But You for the podcast. A rom-com enemies to lovers feature two hot actors? This was right up our alley. However, while we usually lovingly drag movies over the coals, this movie we tie to train tracks. This movie really got us going. So buckle up and prepare, we are on our bullshit this episode. Hilarity ensues. Hope you enjoy!

This episode we recap the wacky thriller You Get Me staring Bella Thorne and a grown man trying to pass for a teenage boy. When young guy finds the perfect window during his 24hr break up from his girlfriend to hook up with another girl, he gets what he deserves--an obsessed stalker who infiltrates his life, seduces his friends, and takes out anyone in the way. We aren't sure what the game plan is here, but it's pure girlboss energy, to be honest with you. This movie is so bad it's good. Don't miss our hilarious and unserious recap/discussion of this movie. You know what to expect: great storytelling (if we do say so ourselves), hilarious banter, two best friends vibing. What are you waiting for?

This week we bring you a the 2024 Netflix original Players staring Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans Jr. We follow a group of friends who specialize in running small cons to trick unsuspecting strangers into sleeping with them. They find their match in a prestigious reporter who is the kind of man you freeze your eggs for. This is the first time that they are playing for keeps and they are committed to help their fellow group member land this guy. Are these people sociopaths? Maybe. But do they deserve love? We don't think so. Still, join in for our hilarious recap and movie discussion. Unserious, humorous, fun banter. Just two best friends being generally unhinged, you'll love it.

We present to you, our magnum opus. Our work of art. What this podcast has been building to. The culmination of almost three years of honing our wit and banter, our ability to balance unserious with dark confessionals. We are here recapping your all time favorite movie, don't even lie, we know it's Twilight. If you listened to our Midnight Sun recap episode (ep 4) you are not allowed to bring receipts to this episode. We are different people than we were back then, maybe better...maybe worse. Hope you enjoy!

Buckle up, besties. We're going on a roadtrip down memory lane. This week we recap the 2002 movie Crossroads, staring Zoe Saldana, Terry Manning, and OFCOURSE Britney Spears. There's magic to these early 2000s movies that we wish we could bubble it up, wether it be reminiscing on the trauma that era imposed on us, or losing your V card to a felon...it's all fun and games until Dad flies in looking for you. Don't miss this hilarious recap of this coming of age story slash Britney Spears concert.

What if a nefarious tech company were ran by a charismatic and better looking version of Mark Zuckerberg (Tom Hanks). Terrifying, we know. But do you know what's scarier than THAT? A cult that...actually makes a lot of good points.  In this episode we recap The Circle, a 2017 thriller (we object to that classification, but okay), staring Emma Watson and Tom Hanks. How does an overly ambitious tech company get away with a sweeping ploy to surveil and monitor and influence the masses without consequences? Well, they offer free health care and endless food trucks, of course. Millennials come lining up, volunteering as tribute. The Circle may appear to be your regular smegular social media platform, but are they actually just a cult with really great benefits? Tune in to our hilarious and refreshing recap.

What seemed to be a sweet rom-com staring Lucy Hale turned out to be a phallic filled charcuterie board of all things sex. You've been warned. This week we recap the 2020 Netflix original movie, A Nice Girl Like You. When sweet Lucy finds herself alone after her boyfriend humiliates her and gaslights her into thinking she is sexually inadequate, she embarks on an Eat Pray Love journey to unprude herself. The result is a slapstick, weird montage of a film that we had a HYSTERICAL time recapping. Hope you enjoy.

You're in for a doozy. Who needs the FBI when the US Postal Service has a hunky inspector who's a legit federal agent? This week we recap the movie QueenPins, staring Kristin Belle. This is the story of how two suburban women let a couponing obsession spiral into insane criminal activities. This episodes is full of confessions and some hilarious insights from your never-too-serious hosts. Hope you enjoy!