Really Important Fictional Things

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Today we're talking My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Have you tried putting some windex on it?

Things we discussed
Greco-Turkish wars https://www.britannica.com/event/Greco-Turkish-wars

Where to watch/Listen
The Hunger Game - Amazon Prime
Daisy Jones & The Six - Audible
Your Place or Mine - Netflix
At Midnight - Paramount+
Somebody I Used To Know - Amazon Prime

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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...

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.

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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...

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...