Really Important Fictional Things

This week we're talking about one of Rosey's childhood faves Three Men and a Baby. Spoiler alert, but Avery loved it too. It holds up and we get into why and how. Is it the charming combination of Tom Selleck, Ted Danson, and Michael Guttenberg? Is it the safe fatherly energy? Is it the fact that the woman ask for what they want? All of the above? We also discuss our reactions to Barbie, Avery's enjoyment of the Women's World Cup, and Rosey's new YouTube hole.In two weeks, we'll be back with Sister Act II.Things we talked aboutThree Men and a Baby - Roger Ebert ReviewSomehow, bogus big-screen sitcom Three Men And A Baby became the biggest hit of 1987Dave Portnoy Condemns Roe v. Wade Ruling: 'This Is Just Pure Insanity'ActBlueWhere to watchThree Men and a Baby - Disney+Barbie - In theatersAre You There, God? It's Me, Margret. - Amazon PrimeThe Summer I Turned Pretty - Amazon PrimeSign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!

This week we're revisiting the “ground breaking” Lizzie McGuire (the series, we didn't get as far as the movie…) It brings up lots of memories of our own middle school shenanigans, as well as an extensive meditations on the post office. Fun times. Next week we're taking a look at an 80s (cult?) classic Three Men and A Baby. This is another Rosey favorite, but new to Avery! We're excited to get into it. Things we talked aboutGoing PostalWhich Lizzie McGuire character are you? Where are Lizzie McGuire characters today?Where to watch The Bear—HuluNancy Drew—Prime, Apple TVThe Summer I Turned Pretty—PrimeThree Men and a Baby—Disney+Sign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!

We're talking about The Devil Wears Prada. And oh, 2006 fashion, why? We dive into workplace politics, clothing we don't understand, and how crazy we'd be if we were as rich as Miranda. Also, Rosey spills some tea from her own crazy assistant days. Meanwhile, Avery watched a bunch of masochistic men and Rosey studied endlessly.What we talked aboutAlexandra AneleWhere to watch Nancy Drew -  HBO Max/CWThe Bear - HuluTour de France Unchained - NetflixBarry - HBO MaxSign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!

This week we're covering the Robin Williams vehicle Mrs. Doubtfire. We discuss how to give and take in relationships, the legacy of the film regarding gender, how do films age, and transphobia. In what we're watching, Rosey is fan-girling over Queer Eye and Avery, surprise surprise, is consuming more WWII content. Where to watch Queer Eye—NetflixWorld War II In Color—NetflixMindhunter—NetflixReality—HBOBased On A True Story—PeacockThe Mindy Project—HuluNever Have I Ever—NetflixTed Lasso—Apple TV+XO Kitty—NetflixGinny and Georgia—NetflixSign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!

This week we're talking a look at Glow and reveling in all the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. It's a really interesting look at gender expression, sexual identity, body image, racial stereotypes, and overall sense of self. We get a bit personal and go on an existential journey, but don't worry, it's not too heavy. Aside from Glow, Avery's been watching YouTube and Rosey has been madly studying Anatomy.In three weeks (we're taking a few breaks this summer), we'll be back and talking about the classic Mrs. Doubtfire.Where to watch/read:Glow - NetflixThe Neighborhood - Paramount+Women of the Otherworld by Kelley ArmstrongThe Outlaws of Sherwood by Robin McKinleySign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!

This week we're taking a SECOND look (because there's two of them!! get it) at the absolute classic that introduced one of our favorite actors to the world: The Parent Trap! This is Rosey's all-time childhood favorite, so you know we've got lots to say! Next week we're reviewing GLOW season one. If you haven't seen it, it's well worth the watch. What We Talked About: Natasha Richardson's Skiing Accident: https://www.biography.com/actors/natasha-richardson-deathThe Dennissance Podcast: https://podnews.net/podcast/iquaWhere to watch/ListenThe Parent Trap—Disney+Mrs. Maisel—Amazon PrimeAbbot Elementary—HuluCasper—Disney+I'm Glad My Mom Died—AudibleI Hate Suzie—HBOBeef—NetflixCitadel—Amazon PrimeYellowjackets—ShowtimeSign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!

We're finally talking about Daisy Jones & the Six. We try not to yuck anyone's yum too much, but let's just say our opinion is strong. We get into nuanced stories getting simplified, what happens when (most) men write female characters, and all the changes we just don't understand. But on a happier note, Avery watched what she thinks is one of the best shows ever and Rosey is delightfully enjoying a rewatch.Next week we're going to talk about a little-known movie from the 90s, Benny & June.What we talked about:Between Rock and a Soft PlaceNot even Elvis's grandkid can save this 70s rock'n'roll sagaDaisy Jones & The Six Is Too Big to Feel This Small‘Daisy Jones & the Six' Excels When It Lets Riley Keough Sing: TV Review‘Daisy Jones & the Six' Is a Greatest Hits Compilation of ClichésWhere to watch:Daisy Jones & The Six - The AmazonBeef - NetflixThe Bold Type - HuluSign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!

It's time for our final week of month of Sandra! We are sad to see her go. We went out with a bang, with two real downers, but fun to talk about movies: Premonition and Bird Box. Premonition has a 6% on rotten tomatoes, so you can guess some our thoughts, but we have fun breaking it all down. Next week we're diving deep into the recent release Daisy Jones And The Six, trying to make sense of an adaptation we didn't understand but many people seemed to love. We're going to try and figure out why. Where to watch:Bird Box—NetflixPremonition—AmazonUnstable—NetflixSign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for Daisy Jones And The Six. Sign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!

The Sandra stories continue. This week we're looking at Two Weeks Notice and 28 Days. They have nothing in common except Sandra and numbers in their titles. We talk about everything from toxic workplace "romance" to what really goes on in a rehab. We cheer and we jeer - these movies are conflicting. We've finished Daisy Jones and started Yellowjackets and we've got thoughts on both.Next week we'll finish up our month of Sandra on an odd downbeat with Premonition and Bird Box.Where to watch:28 Days - NetflixTwo Weeks Notice - HBOYellowjackets - Hulu/ShowtimeDaisy Jones & the Six - AmazonSign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!

This week we're doubling down for our second week of Sandra month, with the not-creepy-at-all While You Were Sleeping and the sort-of-creepy-but-mostly-confusing Practical Magic. We dive deep into both--endearing stalkers, quirky mishaps, feminist overtones, and more. Next week join us for our continuing tour de Sandra when we talk about 2 Weeks Notice and 28 Days. Things We Mentioned:Thank the 90's for Practical Magic Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/10/practical-magic-revisited-20-years-later/573097/Where to watch:While You Were Sleeping—Disney+Practical Magic—HBO MaxBenny and Joon—Hulu, Amazon PrimeTimeless—Hulu Shrinking—Apple TV+Up Here—Hulu Fleabag—Amazon PrimeThe Power—Amazon PrimeSpaced—Amazon PrimeSuperstore—HuluAgainst The Odds Podcast—SpotifySign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our third week of Sandra month: 28 Days and 2 Weeks Later. Sign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!

This week we start our month of Sandra! We kick it off with Speed (1994) and The Lake House (2006) aka we kick it off with Keanu Reeves. We break them both down, despite enjoying one much more than the other, and get into flying busses, magical mailboxes, and the cringiest kisses we've ever seen. In addition to Sandra, Avery watched Narcos, Rosey watched Ted Lasso, and we both played a lot of Sims.Next week we continue with Sandra and will be talking about While You Were Sleeping and Practical Magic.Things we talked about:Keanu Reeves & Sandra Bullock on EllenHow Did This Get Made? - The Lake HouseKeanu Speed InterviewWhat My Bones Know - Stephane FooWhere to watch:Speed - AmazonThe Lake House - AmazonNarcos - NetflixTed Lasso - Apple TVSign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!

This week we're rocking out on Mike White/Jack Black's School of Rock! Spoiler alert: We love it. But also, kids need to learn math. In What We Watched, Rosey's into Bad Sister and we do a mini deep dive into The Last of Us's final episode (beware of spoilers just at the end of this episode). Next week we start our MONTH OF SANDRA with Speed and The Lake House.Where to watch:School of Rock—PrimeDaisy Jones & The Six—PrimeBad Sisters—Apple+ Shrinking—Apple+How I Met Your Father—HuluAbbott Elementary—HBO MaxNot Dead Yet—Hulu Tru Calling—PrimeJoan of Arcadia—PrimeThe Last of Us—HBO MaxSign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!

This week we're talking about Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Spoiler alert, Rosey is not a fan. We dive into their fascinating romantic dynamic, how they're both incredible and awful at their jobs, and the plausibility of some of those action sequences. Then we go on a rant about the atrocity that is the Daisy Jones and the Six show on Amazon before talking about some reality tv shows Rosey is watching to avoid her feelings and our feelings about episode 8 of The Last of Us.Next week we'll be talking about the delightful School of Rock.What we discussedFive to Four PodcastBrad Pitt looks like his girlfriendsWhere to watchMr. & Mrs. Smith - AmazonDaisy Jones and the Six - Amazon Prime Next in Fashion - NetflixThe Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy - AppleSign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Become a patron at our patreon. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for Mr. and Mrs. Smith!

This week we're diving deep into Netflix's Ginny & Georgia, and we've got a guest along for the ride! Our old college friend Taylor has joined to help us explore all the ways this show defies expectations, and is misunderstood by some. For what we watched, Taylor fills us in on Creed III with some minor spoilers, and Rosey is reading more romcoms. Next week we're tackling the absolute classic Mr. and Mrs. Smith!Things we discussedOppression Olympics - Vulture ArticleThe Prestige TV PodcastBrad Pitt looks like his girlfriendsWhere to watchGinny and Georgia - NetflixDrive to Survive - NetflixCreed III - In Theaters Antman and the Wasp: Quantumania - In TheatersJerry and Marge Go Large - Paramount+ Daisy Jones and the Six - Amazon Prime Sign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Become a patron at our patreon. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for Mr. and Mrs. Smith!

This week we dive into She's the Man. We have a hilariously good time going back to 2006 and reveling in the joy that is Amanda Bynes. It brings up way more questions about the gender and sexuality spectrums than we originally noticed, and we're here for... most of it. Rosey binged watched a show in one night yet didn't like it very much and Avery watched You and a random French movie.Next week we have a guest joining us to talk about the incredible Ginny & Georgia.What we discussedChanning Tatum Is Rooting for Amanda BynesBreak the Internet: Amanda, Please (Amanda's profile in Paper)Seth and Lizzo Go Day DrinkingWhere to watchShe's the Man - Paramount+The Flatshare - YouTubeYou - NetflixThe Last of Us - HBO MaxSign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Become a patron at our patreon. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for Mr. and Mrs. Smith!

Today we're talking My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Have you tried putting some windex on it? Things we discussedGreco-Turkish wars https://www.britannica.com/event/Greco-Turkish-warsWhere to watch/ListenThe Hunger Game - Amazon PrimeDaisy Jones & The Six - Audible Your Place or Mine - NetflixAt Midnight - Paramount+Somebody I Used To Know - Amazon PrimeSign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com. Become a patron at our patreon. Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for She's The Man!

This week we're talking about the British TV Show Misfits that we both loved and watched back in 2009. No shock, we have a different experience during our rewatch of the first two seasons. We go down various tangents along the way and talk about the 2010 BAFTA awards, Robert Sheehan's legs, male privilege, and our desire to apparate. Next week, we're looking at the ever-delightful My Big Fat Greek Wedding.Where to watchMisfits - HuluFaking It - Amazon/Apple TVThe Last of Us - HBO MaxShrinking - Apple TVWhat to readThe Last Housewife by Ashley WinsteadIt Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover (#1)It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover (#2)As promised, here's a link to The Bookworm Box.In the meantime, find us on socials @theriftpod, sign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com, and consider supporting the show on patreon. Thank you! 

This week we're diving into the psychedelic mind-bender Everything Everywhere All At Once. We talk about intergenerational trauma, mother-daughter relationships, and hot dog hands. For what we're watching, Rosey catches us up on The Teen Wolf movie and Avery's actually listening to books! Remember books? Next week join us for a deep dive on the British show Misfits. In the meantime, find us on socials @theriftpod, sign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com, and consider supporting the show on patreon. Thank you! 

This week we're looking at 1989's When Harry Met Sally. Avery was so enthralled, she didn't take a single note, but we've still got a lot to say. It's a delightful journey and we're pleasantly surprised that this movie holds up pretty well. We were both left charmed and full of hope and who doesn't need that?Next week we're looking at the award winning and award nominated Everything Everywhere All At Once.Things we discussed30 Delightful Behind-the-Scenes Facts About When Harry Met SallyThe Mindy Kaling Backlash Has Lost All Nuance'The Flatshare': US Release Window, Trailer, Cast, and Everything We Know So FarWhere to watchWhen Harry Met Sally - AmazonShrinking - Apple TVThe Last of Us - HBO MaxWednesday - NetflixThat 90s Show - NetflixHow I Met Your Father - Hulu

This week we're talking Brendan Frasier bod (and the sacrifices required for said bod) and other stuff related to 1997's George of the Jungle. There's zany hijinks and surprisingly dark and/or woke subtext. Join us on our romp through the urban jungle of San Francisco! Next week we're doing a little detour into Valentine's Day content (maybe unexpected for us?) and taking a look at 1989's When Harry Met Sally. Things we discussed:Whatever Happy to Brendan Frasier? Brendan and Leslie reunion Zombie AntsWhere to watch:George of the Jungle—Disney+The Last of Us—HBO MaxWednesday—Netflix 

We're back! This week we're reflecting on what we watched in 2022. Avery and Rosey both made lists of their favorites from the year (lists below). We also recorded our disappointments but had some technical difficulties. That list is also below. We also take a peek at what's coming in 2023 that we're excited about. SPOILER ALERT for the shows on the "best of" lists below.Next week we'll be talking about the 1997 George of the Jungle (Disney+) with the crushable Brendan Fraser and Leslie Mann.Things we discussedJennifer Coolidge's Acceptance SpeechThe Summer I Turned Pretty PlaylistAFI's Top 10 Films and TV of 2022 James Cameron on SmartlessNetflix Deletes ‘13 Reasons Why' Suicide SceneAvery's 2022 Best Of ListThe White Lotus -- HBO MaxFresh -- HuluThe Summer I Turned Pretty -- AmazonLife and Beth -- HuluRosey's 2022 Best Of ListYellowjackets -- ShowtimeThe Summer I Turned Pretty -- AmazonAbbott Elementary -- Hulu (NBC)Insecure Season 5 -- HBO Max2023 Things We're Excited AboutTed Lasso Season 3 -- Apple TV (back in spring 2023)Yellowjackets Season 2 -- Showtime (back on 3/24)How I Met Your Father -- Hulu (back on 2/15)That 90s Show -- Netflix (premieres 1/19)Shrinking -- Apple TVTiny Beautiful Things -- HuluOur 2022 DisappointmentsReservation Dogs Season 2Sex Lives of College Girls Season 2The Flight Attendant Season 2Single Drunk FemaleWhere to WatchGirls -- HBO MaxShe Said -- PeacockModern Family -- HuluThe Menu -- HBO MaxGlass Onion -- NetflixGinny & Georgia -- Netflix

This week we're looking at the holiday hit, Home Alone. Avery's never seen it and Rosey's seen it many times so it's a fun look at the genius of the movie and all the parts that don't make sense. This movie is still pretty good and we also think it's a secret ad for milk.We're taking some time off for the December times and we'll be back in January!Things we discussedAll 85 Potential Injuries In 'Home Alone,' Assessed By A Real Doctor25 Fun Facts About Home AloneWhere to watchFixer Upper -- HBO MaxFor the Love of Kitchens -- Discovery PlusWakanda Forever -- Theaters... eventually Disney PlusFalling for Christmas - Netflix

This week Rosey is taking us on a whirlwind tour of the history of the sitcom!! Avery's eating it up, and you will too. From Lucy to Rachel, Rosey's got the deets. Next week we're covering the holiday MUST-SEE (which Avery has never seen) Home Alone. Where to watchAthlete A--NetflixHistory of the Sitcom—Amazon PrimeLove is Blind—NetflixYear One—HBO Max(Impossible to put all the shows we talked about on this list-visit your friendly google!) 

This week we're talking about the 1992 A League of Their Own. It's not perfect, but we're fairly impressed for 1992 (though we wish we'd made more progress by now). No real surprise, these women are badasses on and off the field. We're very into them and thanks to Penny Marshall for her energy to create and direct this movie. P.S. Geena Davis and Tom Hanks are both  6 feet tall.We're taking a week off for Thanksgiving, then we'll be back on November 30th to cover the history of the sitcom.While you wait, we recommend you look up Land Acknowledgement and listen to our Thanksgiving episode from last year: I'll Take Her Sloppy Seconds.Things we discussed20 Highest-Grossing Baseball MoviesA League of Their Own Fun FactsMadonna Hates ChicagoRosie O'Donnel Comes out in 2002When Was Alcoholism Recognized as a Disease?She Said TrailerWhere to watchA League of Their Own--Amazon PrimeGLOW--NetflixVeep--HBO MaxFixer Upper--HBO MaxAbbott Elementary--HuluHome Economics--HuluRoadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain--HBO MaxSex Lives of College Girls--HBO Max

This week we're diving deep on Good Will Hunting and surprise! Julia's back again to help us tackle it! We've got thoughts on everything from Minnie's casting to the famous therapy scenes. In what we watched, Julia's jumping on the Tell Me Lies train, Avery's watching Spotlight to get yet more Boston nostalgia, and we also READ things (minor spoilers for Layla by Colleen Hoover). Next week we're taking a look at A League of Their Own. Things we discussedElliott Smith Miss Misery Oscars Performance Julia Whalen Last Summer at the Golden Hotel Verity by Colleen HooverLayla by Colleen HooverWhere to watchGood Will Hunting—HBO MaxDead Poets Society—Amazon PrimeTell Me Lies—Hulu The Summer I Turned Pretty—Netflix White Lotus—HBO Max

This week we're headed to Stars Hallow! We have a guest, and Gilmore Girls superfan, in the studio with us to dive into everything you love and question about the WB classic. Mother/daughter dynamics. Mountains of junk food. Infuriating yet delightful love stories. We cover a lot of ground. Next week we'll cover the seminal Good Will Hunting - and Julia will be back!Things We Talked About29 Things You Didn't Know About Gilmore Girls20 'Gilmore Girls' Facts Even the Biggest Fans Don't KnowSlate's Article - We Finally Know What Gilmore Girls' “Last Four Words” Are, and They Are a Disappointment10 Little-Known Facts About Gilmore Girls Creator, Amy Sherman-PalladinoHow The Gilmore Girls Cast Dealt With The Death Of Edward HerrmannHarry Potter TV series in the works at HBO Max: ReportWhere to WatchGilmore Girls - NetflixVeep - HBO MaxHouse of Dragons - HBO MaxRings of Power - Amazon PrimeBad Sisters - Apple TV+Tuca & Bertie - Netflix/HBO Max

Our watch along wraps up this week with the last two episodes of The Afterparty - "Danner" and "Maggie". We figure it out and wrap things up.Next week, we're diving into to 2000s classic and fall favorite Gilmore Girls. And we've got a guest! 

It's spooky season folks! This week we're diving into Hocus Pocus and it's follow-up Hocus Pocus 2! We analyze the pros and cons of sequels and wokeness, and wax poetic on how crushable and problematic boys were in the 90s. Later, Rosey is devouring Tell Me Lies and Avery is comfort watching Great British Baking Show. Next week we'll cover the final installment of The Afterparty  watch-along, "Danner" and "Maggie". Things We Talked AboutGrown Up Lizzie McGuireThe set of Dahmer was a racist atmosphereWhere to WatchHocus Pocus 1 and 2—Disney+Arrested Development—Netflix Veep—HBO MaxLizzie McGuire—Disney+Tell Me Lies—HuluThe Patient—HuluDahmer—Netflix

On our watch along this week we're discussing episodes 5 and 6 of The Afterparty - "High School" and "Zoe". We've got theories! We'll cover the next two episodes of The Afterparty, "Danner" and "Maggie" in two weeks, it'll drop on Wednesday, October 26. And next week, we're looking at the seminal spooky classic Hocus Pocus! 

This week we're looking at and talking about 1995's Casper. It's an Avery childhood fave and Rosey is skeptical of almost all of it. Our conversation is as kooky as the movie itself. Before that we chat about what we're watching - Rosey is watching more mystical teens and Avery watched a few things on the more serious side. Next up next week is the next  installment of The Afterparty watchalong, covering High School and Zoe. Things we talked aboutFate: The Winx Saga Fashion Reddit Thread Ethan Hawke on SmartlessWhere to WatchFate: The Winx Saga - NetflixThe Patient - HuluDo Revenge - NetflixMonster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story - NetflixTell Me Lies - HuluWedding Season - HuluReservation Dogs - HuluAbbot Elementary - HuluNow & Then - HBO Max

Our watch along continues! This week we're discussing episodes 3 and 4  of The Afterparty - "Yasper" and "Chelsea". We really don't know what's going to happen, but of course, we've got a lot of theories. We'll cover the next two episodes of The Afterparty, "High School" and "Zoe" in two weeks, it'll drop on Wednesday, October 12. And next week, we're looking at 1995's Casper.

This week we're diving into the Apple TV+ original Mythic Quest! From the minds of the Always Sunny crew, this workplace comedy is one of our faves. We get into all the hijinks, narcissism, unlikeable female characters, and more! On what we watched, Avery's not loving The Rings of Power and Rosey has a love-hate relationship with Kevin Can Go F Himself. Next up next week is our second installment of The Afterparty watchalong, covering Chelsea and Yasper. Things we talked aboutName a WomanDon't Worry Darling Stardew ValleyWhere to WatchRings of Power - Amazon PrimeKevin can go f himself - Amazon PrimeMythic Quest - Apple TV+ Horrible Bosses - HBO MaxIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - HuluCasper - PeacockHocus Pocus - Disney+

Our watch-alongs are back! This week, we're discussing the first two episodes  of The Afterparty - "Aniq" and "Brett". Unlike our Yellowjackets series, we're watching along in real time,  so we don't know the ending but we're already making guesses.We'll cover the next two episodes of The Afterparty, "Yasper" and "Chelsea" in two weeks, it'll drop on Wednesday, September 28. And next week, we're looking at Apple TV's Mythic Quest.

This week we're discussing Genre. Fantasy, True Crime, Rom Com, War...what's your favorite and why? We share listener opinions and our own. On the What We Watched section we discuss fave reality streams, and go tread into some spoilers for The Summer I Turned Pretty (proceed with caution). Next week we're watching along with The Afterparty's episode 1 and 2! Tune in to hear our unspoiled (for the entire season we mean) thoughts! Some Topics Covered:Jinkx MonsoonWhere to stream:Locke and Keye - NetflixRue Paul's Drag Race - HuluFuckboy Island - HBO MaxGlow up - NetflixSchool of chocolate - Netflix(Spoilers) The Summer I Turned Pretty - Amazon PrimeDawson's Creek - HuluDownton Abbey - Amazon PrimeMichael Jordan documentary The Last Dance - ESPN+ and NetflixMidsommar - NetflixA League of their Own - Amazon PrimeAs always, please hit us up with questions, suggestions, just to say hi, or god forbid any concerns (jkkk if you're concerned we're concerned, def let us know). Follow us on socials @theriftpod, and you can email us at theriftpod@gmail.com.

This week we're diving into Hacks… again. Season 2 is out and it was so good, we had to revisit the show. This time we also talk about the phenomenal and groundbreaking creators Lucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs. Before that, we talk about what we've been watching. Rosey was sick so her list is embarrassingly long, but you'll get some good recs out of it and Avery is readying a non-fictional book that's changing her life.Next episode we're diving into genre — why we like what we like, why we keep revisiting the same genre, what keeps us going, what turns us off and more. We'll get into it.Topics Covered: The Four Agreements by Miguel RuizJean Smart Is Finally Getting What She Deserves — and Hacks' Co-Creators Are ThrilledRough NightHow Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello Kept the Momentum Going With Season 2 of HacksWhere to Stream: Cha Cha Real Smooth — Apple+ TVPersuasion — NetflixDickenson — Apple+ TVBen & Kate — Amazon PrimeMaggie — HuluTrying — PeacockThe Summer I Turned Pretty — Amazon PrimeGrown-ish — HuluAs always, please hit us up with questions, suggestions, just to say hi, or god forbid any concerns (jkkk if you're concerned we're concerned, def let us know). Follow us on socials @theriftpod, and you can email us at theriftpod@gmail.com.

This week we're taking a long look at the delightful Stick It. Want to find out why gymnasts always have wedgies? We've got answers. We also fill you in on what we've been watching, and look at a new kind of list: AV club's top 25 movies of 2022 so far.Next week we're returning to Hacks for a season 2 breakdown because we can't get enough, and also taking an in-depth look at the creators behind the show (they also made the iconic Broad City) and how they've personally had a big impact on American pop culture.Some Topics Covered:Smartless Tom Hanks episodeAV club's top 25 movies of 2022 so farWhere to Stream:Stranger Things — NetflixItalian Studies — HuluCatch The Fair One — for purchase on platformsAfter Yang — HuluTurning Red — Disney+X — for purchase on platformsEverything Everywhere All At Once — for purchase on platformsA Space Age Childhood — NetflixCow — for purchase on platformsVortex — for purchase on platformsOperation Mincemeat — NetflixHappening — for purchase on platformsThe Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent — for purchase on platformsMontana Story — for purchase on platformsPleasure — for purchase on platformsHold Your Fire — for purchase on platformsMen — AmazonTop Gun: Maverick — theaters, Amazon PrimeWe Feed People — HuluBenediction — Not availableNeptune Frost — for purchase on platformsFire Island — HuluRRR — NetflixGood Luck to You, Leo Grande — HuluCha Cha Real Smooth — Apple TV+Marcel The Shell With Shoes On — TheatersAs always, please hit us up with questions, suggestions, just to say hi, or god forbid any concerns (jkkk if you're concerned we're concerned, def let us know). Follow us on socials @theriftpod, and you can email us at theriftpod@gmail.com.

This week we're diving into Pixar's 1998 A Bug's Life. It's still fun and cute and imaginative but as adults we're also seeing through the cracks. Down the rabbit hole we go as we talk about colonialism, gender, Roe v Wade, capitalism, and what actually happens when caterpillars become butterflies. Before that Avery updates us on her experience with Hacks season 2 and Rosey reviews Love, Victor season 3. Then we look into a fun new kind of summer-focused list with trailers of what's to come in 2022.Next week we're looking at the very fun and (hopefully still) very good Stick It!Some Topics Covered:The National Women's Soccer League & The Premier LeagueFind a list of all the Pixar movies hereJohn Lasseter left Pixar after a sexual harassment scandal. He's now heading another animation studio.Kyle Prue's TikTok with Facts about Abortion (definitely not advice)A Bug's Life: Colonial AllegoryWhat A Bug's Life Teaches Us About CapitalismSomeone Noticed That Brad Pitt Keeps Morphing Into His GirlfriendsLists we did/Things we trailed:The 10 Highest-Grossing Summer Blockbusters, According To Box Office MojoSummer Movie Calendar 2022 (Rotten Tomatoes)Three Thousand Years of LongingFearEmergencyMenWhere to Stream:Hacks — HBO MaxLove, Victor — HuluSex Education — NetflixConversations with Friends — HuluTeen Wolf — HuluAs always, please hit us up with questions, suggestions, just to say hi, or god forbid any concerns (jkkk if you're concerned we're concerned, def let us know). Follow us on socials @theriftpod, and you can email us at theriftpod@gmail.com.

This week we're diving into the 1996 critical hit Scream. We're screaming about it, but not necessarily in delight. Avery, who loved this movie as a youngin, is particularly shocked by her reaction upon rewatch — Rosey as usual pulls no punches. On what we watched we chat about Fleabag season 2 (minor spoilers), Hacks season 2, Stranger Things (minor spoilers), and surprise! Basketball. Next week we're taking on our first kid's movie A Bug's Life.See our full show notes here. (1:00) What we watched(24:20) Scream

This week we're loving HBO Max's Hacks. We have a crush on this show and all its characters. We dive into the “female of it all”, the beauty of mentorship, the difference between high and low brow living, and the abundance of non-awkward awkward moments. For What We Watched, Avery is catching up with Conversations with Friends and is equally befuddled. 00:00:41: What We Watched00:10:43: HacksNext week we're talking about the groundbreaking Scream.See our full show notes here.

This week we're investigating the Tom Hanks baby, and Liv Tyler star vehicle despite almost no lines, That Thing You Do!  There's pop music, musician divas, nearly silent women, a magical black man...we've got a lot to talk about. For What We Watched, New Girl is a forever love and Conversations With Friends is confusing. Then we check out the Netflix Top 10. See the full show notes here. (1:45) What We Watched(14:30) That Thing You Do! (1:02:40) Netflix Top 10

This week we take a look at Bring it On and for a movie from 2000, we're pretty impressed. It's not perfect, but it's a fun, feminist movie with some badass women feeling no shame. Before diving in, Avery talks about watching Candy and Rosey can't get enough of Grace & Frankie. Then we finish up with Netflix's top 10.See the full show notes here.What We WatchedBring It OnNetflix Top 10

This week we're holding our nose and diving into 2009's emotionally devastating He's Just Not That Into You. First we chat about what we watched, including Jennifer Anniston's MUCH better turn in The Morning Show. No list this week, that'll be back next week, when we talk about the delightful Bring It On! (BIO is only available to stream on YouTube for free, so catch it there if you want to brush up ahead of the next episode)See the full show notes here

This week we're talking about one of Avery's favorites: the 2002 The Bourne Identity. Matt Damon is capable and hot, spoiler alert. Also, we're convinced this is actually just a romance masquerading as an action movie. Needless to say, we get into it. But first, Rosey talks about binging Heartstopper and Avery continued with the “week of Matt Damon” and rewatched Good Will Hunting. Then it's back to Netflix for their Top 10.01:11 (What We Watched)18:54 (The Bourne Identity)01:23:43 (Netflix Top 10)See the full show notes here.Next week we'll cover the problematic (but Rosey loved it at the time) He's Just Not That Into You. Find it on Netflix.

This week we're diving into the delightful, painful, hilarious, beautiful Australian show Please Like Me. We have so much to say about it and its creator Josh Thomas that we recorded the shortest “what we've watched” section ever. We wrap things up will an all new kind of list: 31 TV Roles That Were So Well-Performed, They Made People Realize An Actor Had Better Range Than They Originally Thought.6:50 - Please Like Me Deep Dive1:24:05- Actors With Range ListSee the full show notes here.

This week we're diving into the 1993 ground-breaking (and shaking) Jurassic Park. Steven's very into the traditional American nuclear family, as well as dinos, and we've got thoughts! We also discuss what we've watched, including a lengthy appreciation corner for Hot Ones. At the end we revisit the Netflix Top 10, which happens to be really dark this week — are we all doing okay?Read the full show notes here.(2:15) Why Rosey stopped watching Grease(3:50) What we watched: Hot Ones, Julia, Minx, Flight Attendant, Please Like Me, Abbot Elementary, Schindler's List(19:50) Jurassic Park deep dive(1:29:28) Netflix Top 10

We're back! This week we jump into Netflix's phenomenal, hilarious, and touching (in more ways than one) show Sex Education. We truly can't recommend it enough as it leads with curiosity over judgement, has wildly impressive acting, and shows us an aspirational world that would be a joy to live in. Before that, er talk about the myriad of things we watched over our mini break, including, but not limited to, The Ultimatum, Normal People, Julia, and Minx.See the full show notes here.

This week we're discussing episode 10 THE FINALE "Sic Transit Gloria Mundi".  Remember, although we focus primarily on episode 10, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one.Thanks for buzzing along with us on this rewatch journey! Catch ya on the next one.

This week we going on a wondrous tour of American teen films. From sex comedies to body horror to romantic drama TV dynasties, there's a lot going on. And we know from experience that these movies can really shape a young impressionable mind, and therefore a whole generation. The what we watched section features a mini deep dive (with spoilers) on Hulu's Fresh. And instead of a list this week we're going off-the-cuff for a lightening round of our top picks for some teen comedy categories. See the full show notes here. (1:30) what we watched (spoilers for Fresh)(10:30) Avery likes Vikings(12:10) The Oscars happened(16:09) Deep dive on Teen Movies(1:11:00) Lightening round category picks 

This week we're discussing Yellowjackets episode 9 "Doomcoming".  Remember, although we focus primarily on episode 9, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one.Next we cover THE FINALE "Sic Transit Gloria Mundi" and that drops Friday 4/8

This week we talk about the 1999 10 Things I Hate About You. As Avery so aptly puts it, “These were the feminist crumbs we subsisted on.” That pretty much sums up how we feel about the plot, but we adore the characters and get into why. We also talk about new and old content from Amy Schumer. Avery talks about the“horrifying” and “visceral” movie Freshand Rosey updates us on the disappointing How I Met Your Father finale. And we wrap it up with Netflix's top 10. You can see the full show notes here.0:58 What We Watched9:59 How I Met Your Father finale14:16 10 Things I Hate About You1:05:06 Netflix Top 10Episodes drop every Wednesday. Next week we're covering the origin of the teen comedy

This week we're discussing Yellowjackets episode 8 "Flight of the Bumblebee".  Remember, although we focus primarily on episode 8, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one.Next we cover episode nine "Doomcoming" and that drops Friday 4/1