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The ramblings of a cinema obsessed media student. She reviews movies and tv shows while putting a smile on your beautiful cute face. Be advised, she has an unhealthy obsession with Colin Firth and murder mysteries.

Pilar Massieu Blanco


    • Jul 20, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 82 EPISODES


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    Loki (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 38:23


    The most popular of the Disney + shows has just finished and the fandom is buzzing with opinions. In this episode I talk about Mobius' fans and the disappointing finale that has enraged half of Tumblr.

    The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 59:40


    Another great Disney+ series has ended and I am here to share my thoughts about it with you. In this episode I try to explain some flaws of the shows and what actually went down behind the scenes. Expect trivia, Sebastian Stan obsession and a look at the MCU future release strategy.

    The Serpent (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 48:24


    70s outfits, amazing locations and a slow but detailed tale of how to catch a serial killer? Count me in! Listen to me praise this show and its pure goal: representing the victims and the team who brought this criminal down. Please, can we give Jenna Coleman all the awards? Thanks x

    Twilight Saga (2008-2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 54:39


    I am delighted to bring you this mess of a review. I threw caution to the wind and just ranted about Twilight. I express my disgust about Renesmee’s grooming and I look into the reason why vampires are so damn sexy. Happy birthday Katrin!

    I Care A Lot (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 37:33


    This Netflix production is here to make you feel absolutely .... nothing. I exploit this film and its social critique. In this review I talk about the cast, some trivia and what actually happened to make this movie as bland as it is.

    Malcom & Marie (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 41:03


    Netflix is bringing you Zendaya and John David Washington in this complex new romance movie. I try to make sense of the dialogue and the complicated script while mentioning a few of my issues with this intense film.

    The Dig (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 43:21


    This new Netflix period drama is out! I am excited about the wardrobe, the landscape of the English countryside and Johnny Flynn riding a motorcycle. Prepare for a lot of trivia about the real excavation and the people behind this amazing film.

    What You Need To Know: Wandavision (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 24:42


    We are all out here trying to make sense of the newest Marvel’s series. In this episode I bring you some information about 50s sitcoms and my personal theory for the rest of the season.

    Supernova Official Trailer 2021 [Live Reaction]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 14:22


    Faithful to my core values I had to react to this movie. Colin Firth stars in a romantic, love story with Stanley Tucci and I cry and I gasp. I am excited for this project who focuses on acting, connection and devotion.

    Bridgerton (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 49:32


    This year’s hottest show is out and I have some thoughts about it. You have been cordially invited to listen to my story about longing and yearning and the tale of how the period drama genre has been slightly overcooked this season.

    The Mandalorian Season 2 (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 37:08


    Our favorite space daddy is back protecting his kid and I am here to talk about it. Excuse my tears when I discuss the finale and get ready for some harsh opinions about this season’s choices.

    The Rewatchables

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 46:23


    A list of shows that you can rewatch over and over again. Most of them a sitcoms and for a good reason. In this episode I bring you a little lesson about this format and some inside of how it is produced.

    The Crown Season 4 (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 68:52


    After having a major rant on my Instagram I bring you my review of the newest season of the crown. This episode is a little bit of a history lesson, a recap of the whole season and a whole lot of talking.

    Death on the Nile Official Trailer 2020 [Live Reaction]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 28:08


    Agatha Christie’s novel is back for another remake. Kenneth Branagh is being whodunnit back and I could not be happier. In this episode I talk about this franchise’s goals and the amazing cast featured in this film.

    The Queen’s Gambit (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 53:27


    This week I love chess, if 11 year old me could hear me now..... The Queen’s Gambit brings you chess, sex, character development and some siiik outfits. Hear me freak out about the weird, demanding cowboy that is Benny Watts and enjoy my lecture on how this is another example of the classical hero’s journey narrative.

    Rebecca (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 50:32


    Bringing you more trivia than ever in this episode I discuss the reasons why the new adaptation of Rebecca was meant to disappoint audiences everywhere. This Netflix production will do the trick for some but in my opinion, Hitchcock somewhere is throwing a tantrum. Join me in this comparison of the old and the new Rebecca while I compliment Laurence Olivier’s mustache.

    The Crown Season 4 Official Teaser Trailer 2020 [Live Reaction]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 28:02


    This week I am excited because we are reacting to the first look at the Season 4 of The Crown. Amazing things are awaiting us: Princess Diana, Margaret Thatcher and terrifying 80s wardrobe. Listen to me risk my life before I am put in British prison for cursing throughout the whole fucking episode.

    Cozy Movies for Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 42:54


    My favorite season is upon us and it is time to fulfill my autumn, orange, turtleneck fantasy. I bring you an assortment of films to make you feel cozy. Cover yourself in a blanket, lit that candle that you use once a year and let’s do it!

    Reviewing Netflix’s September Films: “The Devil All The Time” and “Enola Homes”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 50:54


    Listen, two films, two very different worlds but today... they come together. I review the biggest Netflix September drops: Enola Holmes and The Devil All The Time. I get too distracted with the devil and leave that kid unsupervised but it is totally worth it. Expect a lot of bad southern accents, a clear fascination with fat suits and a whole lot of trivia.

    Tenet (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 54:08


    We finally review a new, juicy movie. This film has it all, Robert Pattinson, Robert Pattinson and Robert Pattinson. I am kidding... We are going to be discussing the issues with the film and you will get some lovely trivia along the way. How were certain scenes filmed, the theory behind the film etc

    Bad Action Films: A Guilty Pleasure

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 40:33


    What is the most entertaining movie genre you can think of? Well, you are wrong. The bad action film has helped us survive boring Sundays and lame sleepovers and you know it. All you need is some famous actors, an easy plot and a few sequels.

    The Batman Official Trailer 2021 [Live Reaction]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 29:56


    From a beautiful, hated vampire to a dark, awaited Batman. In this episode I react to the first official trailer of The Batman. Robert Pattinson, guyliner and a parade of known villains. There is no way I am missing this one.

    What Is Coming Up? Hollywood Post-Corona Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 59:23


    Now that we have started developing a new normal, Hollywood is ready to leave that bench and go back to the playing field by the end of this year, maybe 2021. In this episode I talk about the 6 more exciting movies that are coming up in this cautious corona times.

    What You Need To Know: The Great (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 38:48


    I am back with all you need to know about this fresh show. It might be based on one of your history classes but this girl will sure teach you a lesson. Was that funny? It has been so long I cannot even tell.

    Emma (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 55:50


    I finally can release another episode of a period drama review. In this case we are taking a look at the unconventional Emma, filled with modern touches and one of the best casts I have seen in a while. You can hear me preach the director for the way she has portrayed warm human relationships in what usually is a cold English narrative environment.

    Game Night On Screen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 35:56


    From my isolating state I bring you some inspiration. Maybe these movies will make you want to do something else other than watch YouTube and scroll through TikTok. Let’s see if I can get you to roll that dice.

    To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before 2 (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 37:34


    Cheesy lines? Check. Cringy romantic moments? Check. What else could you want from a teen romantic comedy? I bring up the representation of romance on screen and the importance of communication and understanding of your partner’s love language. Also, don’t care about Peter, I will keep Dr. Covey, thank you.

    The French Dispatch Official Trailer 2020 [Live Reaction]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 25:35


    Finally we get some Wes Anderson! His newest feature film stars all his regular muses and some exciting new additions. Listen to me break down the magic of Wes Anderson and discover what we can expect from this upcoming movie.

    Oscars Winners 2020 [Live Reaction]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 13:23


    This is a tiny episode, where I react to this year’s winners. I scream, I gasp and I attempt to flip my desk.

    Parasite (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 54:01


    Last film review before the Oscars and I have decided to talk about Parasite. This clever critique on society, capitalism and global change is not only visually stunning it is a crazy roller coaster. Sit down and learn about what we are doing wrong as citizens and how we cannot fix it.

    1917 (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 52:13


    I review one of the most ambitious productions nominated for the 2020 Oscars. This episode brings you a little crash course on WW1 and a case to be made about the role of craftsmanship in this war film.

    Pain and Glory (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 36:33


    Listen to what happens when I pick up super strong vegan coffee and begin comparing Almodóvar with Van Gogh. This creatively told tale is nominated for the Oscars 2020 and I am here to tell you what I think about that.

    Oscars Nominations 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 57:30


    I look into this year’s Oscars nominations and struggle to pronounce foreign names while giving you a little information about the lucky nominees and the movies featured in this award show.

    Little Women (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 48:06


    The first episode of the year is featuring a female powerhouse! This adaptation of Little Women not only has a sensational script but it also draws parallelisms between Louise May Alcott’s life and our protagonist’s. Listen to me tell you more about the author, Timothée Chalamet’s talent for intimacy and the amazing hairstyles in the movie.

    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 66:29


    OMG! The final movie of the trilogy is out and I have a lot to talk about. Expect me to rant, scream and conduct a deep analysis of this film. I discuss the movie’s mistakes, my personal feelings and obviously Adam Driver’s magnetic performance.

    Last Christmas (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019 23:38


    To celebrate me getting a new microphone I bring you the movie of this holiday season. The review includes quality sound and a shout out to Emilia Clarke’s eyebrows.

    Knives Out (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 32:16


    A whodunnit in a creepy weapon filled mansion? Where do I sign up? This film has it all: humor, great acting and a witty Daniel Craig.

    Top 5 Holiday Hunks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 30:24


    My present to you is this list of the best of the best holiday movies’ male characters. The men only present during festive season: the kindest, most sensible hottest hunks. Who is going to be listed? Listen to find out

    Marriage Story (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 31:35


    This week I am reviewing one of my favorite movies of 2019! Adam Driver, a pixie cut and amazing performances? I am in! Expect me to get emotional about relationships, fan-girly over Adam Driver’s tallness and real about my view on love.

    Black Widow Official Teaser Trailer 2019 [Live Reaction]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 22:30


    We finally get a first glimpse of the Black Widow movie and it comes with cool Russian spy outfits, sexy man bods and the beautiful facial structure of Rachel Weisz.

    The Irishman (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 55:08


    This time I am reviewing the movie your father will ask you about. Get ready to explain to him how a Scorsese movie has been released on Netflix. The episode includes a few takes on Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance and a rant about old white men privilege in Hollywood.

    Frozen 2 Official Trailer 2019 [Live Reaction]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 14:25


    The world seems to be obsessed with this story so here I am, a mere servant of my people. This fall, Elsa is on a quest to find some answers and I guess the rest of the characters are just following her around? One thing is sure: she is not letting it go.

    The Crown Season 3 (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 52:25


    This is a long one, that is what she said! Let’s stay professional and focus on season 3 of The Crown: starring bold flowery patterns, romantic pity parties and a healthy amount of hate for a certain royal couple.

    Timothée Chalamet 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 22:24


    Are you overwhelmed by this pretty, elegant boy that has taken over the entertainment industry by storm? Don’t worry, take a seat and pay attention because I am about to give you the basics of our beloved goth kid Timothée Chalamet starting with the actual pronunciation of his name.

    The King (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 37:18


    I review the movie that has brought back bold cuts, Robert Pattinson and Shakespeare adaptations. Learn the true story of Henry V with me while I address the inaccuracy of the film ... like a nerd. No matter what, we can all agree on one thing: fake French accents are always funny.

    Last Christmas Official Trailer 2019 [Live Reaction]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 22:27


    Get in loser, we are going spoiling! Listen to me deduce the “plot twist” in the Christmas movie of the year. Also, keep in mind I have strong feelings about Emilia Clarke’s hair color and eyebrows.No Game of Thrones references are made throughout this episode.

    Us (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 39:28


    A horror film with a great story and none of the usual cliches? I’ll take it. Expect some extra, free of charge movie recommendations as I come to the realization I want to be a gangster wife. I try to dissect the movie for clues to answer the question in everybody’s mind: will raw rabbit make me fat?

    Jojo Rabbit 2020 [Live Reaction]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 13:26


    Today, we react to the highly awaited Taika Waititi’s nazi comedy. Yes, you heard that right. Expect comments on the cuteness of the children of the cast and how I don’t care for Scarlett Johansson.

    Sanditon (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 31:05


    Jane Austen on crack? Perhaps. I tried to wrap my mind around this sexier, more explicit version of Pride and Prejudice but I got interrupted by my neighbor singing opera outside my house. Listen to him show off his musical talent and me praise his voice more than the actual show I am reviewing....

    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker 2019 [Live Reaction]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 16:33


    The final trailer for the last movie of the saga just dropped and I couldn’t be... less excited. Listen to me avoid the movie completely by blowing raspberries with my mouth and talking about Selena’s new single! May the force be with you, or not, whatever

    Halloween Episode Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 39:16


    Listen to my favorite non-scary Halloween movies. The list includes, The Addams Family, What We Do in The Shadows and Practical Magic. Sit on your couch, get your cat and binge watch these before it’s too late. Things are about to get (moderately) spooky!

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