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episode 41: Grow Up, Lorelai! (Gilmore Girls)
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...
episode 42: Very Little Hunting (Good Will Hunting)
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...
episode 43: Let Her Walk (A League of Their Own)
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...
episode 44: She's Hot, But I Love You (A History of the Sitcom)
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...
episode 45: Sponsored by Milk (Home Alone)
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...
episode 46: Kind of A Big Deal (2022 in Review)
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...
episode 47: He Shipped Himself (George of the Jungle)
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...
episode 48: Drab Curtains (When Harry Met Sally)
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...
episode 49: Into the Bagel (Everything Everywhere All At Once)
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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episode 50: Things Get Slippery (Misfits)
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...