Best Fiction Fixation Podcasts (2024)

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Shroom Therapy For Men (Movie Recap, Knocked Up) 1:00:17

3h ago1:00:17

1:00:17

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…

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Is All Mob Money Bad? (Movie Recap, American Hustle) 47:31

22h ago47:31

47:31

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…

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Who's Cleaning This Up? (Movie Recap, American Psycho) 54:02

16h ago54:02

54:02

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.…

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That's Not A Tip (Movie Recap, It Can Happen To You) 57:57

25d ago57:57

57:57

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... …

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Boss Daddy Is Your New Daddy (Movie Recap, A Family Affair) 1:05:05

2M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

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.…

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Totally Team Joyce (Movie Recap, Little Black Book) 56:39

2M ago56:39

56:39

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 (Brittney Murphy), 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 fi…

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Chaotic Neutral Aesthetic (Movie Recap, Beetlejuice) 44:51

2M ago44:51

44:51

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 …

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Mafia Ken is a Trash Man, (Movie Recap, Hit man) 1:00:11

3M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

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. Our discussion about Mafia Ken is ALSO a vibe, because we can't be trusted.By Fiction Fixation

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Awards, All of Them (Movie Recap, Mr. & Mrs. Smith) 1:04:10

3M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

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. T…

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He's Perfect, No Questions (Movie Recap, 13 Going on 30) 59:15

3M ago59:15

59:15

The recap this is 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.By Fiction Fixation

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Just Bible Fan-Fic (Movie Recap, Fallen) 1:12:38

3M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

This recap is 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.By Fiction Fixation

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Manic Pixie Dream Girl...In Your Dreams (Movie Recap, 500 Days of Summer) 57:51

3M ago57:51

57:51

Is Zooey Deschanel the villain? Is Joseph Gordon-Levitt 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 in this recap... Is there even a villain?By Fiction Fixation

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Five Seconds? We Needs Details (Movie Recap, The Idea of You) 1:06:02

4M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

For this week's recap- imagine, you're a 40 year old divorcee with a teenage daughter. Your ex-husband bails 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 (Nicholas Galitzine), then tour with him around Europe all summer and see what them hands do.…

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Secrets, You Have Secrets My Dude (Movie Recap, All Good Things) 54:15

4M ago54:15

54:15

This week we recap 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…

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Ass-Ass-In. Say It, It's Fun (Book Recap, Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas) 1:11:11

4M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

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 begg…

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I'm Impressed There Was Only One Murder (Movie Recap, Cruel Intentions) 54:16

4M ago54:16

54:16

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. This recap is almost as wild as t…

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Child Sacrifice To Whom? (Movie Recap, Awake) 49:43

5M ago49:43

49:43

We recap for 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 p…

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Purely Delightful Feminine Rage (Movie Recap, Damsel) 55:45

5M ago55:45

55:45

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 f…

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The D Always Finds A Way (Movie Recap, Upgraded) 59:03

5M ago59:03

59:03

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…

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Let's Ruin A Wedding (Movie Recap, Anyone But You) 55:06

6M ago55:06

55:06

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. Hop…

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Men Should Prob Fear Women More (Movie Recap, You Get Me) 44:37

6M ago44:37

44:37

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 anyon…

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Low-Key Sociopath Vibes (Movie Recap, Players) 1:08:45

6M ago1:08:45

1:08:45

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…

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It's Just Body Spray, But Okay (Movie Recap, Twilight) 1:08:00

6M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

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 reca…

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Aren't You A Little Ashamed? (Movie Recap, Crossroads) 59:48

6M ago59:48

59:48

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..…

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Fine, I'll Join Your Cult (Movie Recap, The Circle) 47:38

7M ago47:38

47:38

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…

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Let's Talk About Sex, Baby (Movie Recap, A Nice Girl Like You) 35:42

7M ago35:42

35:42

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, sh…

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Built Like A Toe: The Travis Kelce Effect (Movie Recap, Queenpins) 48:30

7M ago48:30

48:30

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 in…

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Welcome To The Matriarchy (Movie Recap, Barbie) 1:10:44

7M ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Settle in for a long one as we take several extra minutes dismantling the patriarchy (as one does). This week we are discussing the 2023 movie Barbie, staring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Or rather, Rose recaps the movie to Courtney who has thus far refused to watch it for no reason other than to ruin Rose's life. Anyway...join in on the hilarit…

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Box of Secrets, Closet of Shame (Movie Recap, Role Play) 46:18

8M ago46:18

46:18

This week, we're recapping the 2023 movie "Role Play" with Kaley Cuoco and David Oyelowo. Ever wonder what we never ask male assassins? "How does he juggle it all?" But meet Emma, a suburban mom of two, trying to spice up her marriage and hide her secret life as an assassin. She's good at it, really good. One slip-up, and now her whole family's in …

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Do It For The Buick (Movie Recap, No Hard Feelings) 55:45

8M ago55:45

55:45

What happens when a woman who is drop-dead gorgeous but totally dead-inside is put between a rock and hard place? Well--whatever the hell she needs to do for a Buick, that's what. No Hard Feelings (2023) was an unexpected blast of a movie. Jennifer Lawrence shows us a side (and many undersides) of her we haven't seen on film yet. When a wealthy cou…

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This Movie Traumatized Us (Movie Recap, Saltburn) 1:12:05

8M ago1:12:05

1:12:05

Rose is opening the suggestion box just so you all can write in to Courtney and express how much this episode traumatized you BECAUSE IT TRAUMATIZED HER. The 2023 movie Saltburn is a dark and twisty tale that, in retrospect makes a lot of sense, but in the moment you wonder if this screenplay was meant to be posted on a forum under a pen name and n…

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Dad’s Shed of Secrets (Movie Recap, Age of Adeline) 50:05

9M ago50:05

50:05

This week we recap the 2014 movie Age of Adeline, Staring Blake Lively and another guy whose name we can't pronounce. Also Harrison Ford! Join us as we have a blast discussing the events of the movie and wondering what the holidays are looking like for a woman who has a lot of awkward skeletons in her closet. Though they are nothing compared to wha…

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’Tis The Season... For Looting (Movie Recap, Leave The World Behind) 1:00:55

9M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

This week, Courtney begs Rose or ANYONE to say 'syke'. That's because former president Barack Obama (can we call you Barry?) produced a too-realistic movie about the end of the world called Leave The World Behind. In this episode, we let our paranoia and anxieties shoot through the stratosphere in our hilarious recap of this probably really serious…

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The 90s Were a Time For Traumatizing (Movie Recap, May December) 58:52

9M ago58:52

58:52

Welcome back to Fiction Fixation! In this episode, we dive into May December, a thought-provoking film starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore. As always, we're your hosts, Courtney and Rose, here to bring you our unique blend of dark humor, insightful commentary, and pure entertainment. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through this emotional…

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I’ll Take My Dead Ex for 500, Alex (Movie Recap, Double Jeopardy) 47:20

9M ago47:20

47:20

We are taking it back to the Y2K era to recap the 1999 crime thriller Double Jeopardy staring Ashley Judd. If your husband fakes his death and frames you for his murder, how far would you go to get revenge? Someone's about to double die, death squared. Murder to the tenth degree. This isn't just a movie recap; it's a cultural deep-dive that will ha…

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Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss (Movie Recap, Eat Pray Love) 35:52

10M ago35:52

35:52

This week we embark on a journey of self discovery and deep contemplation. Just kidding, this week we are begrudgingly recapping Eat Pray Love, staring Julia Roberts. The movie is based on the real life story and memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert's. We love pizza and cliches and by the end of this movie we were stuffed. So join us for a hilarious guided …

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Our True Crime Episode (Movie Recap, Above Suspicion) 52:42

10M ago52:42

52:42

This week we dive deep into the insane 2019 crime thriller 'Above Suspicion', starring Emilia Clarke, Johnny Knoxville, Jack Huston. It's the closest thing to a true crime episode we will get, as this movie is based on the tragic murder of FBI informant Susan Smith. The grittiness of the story only makes us double down on our dark humor and escapis…

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Let’s Stan Women’s Wrongs (Movie Recap, The Other Woman v2014) 41:12

10M ago41:12

41:12

This week we had a blast recapping the 2014 Comedy The Other Woman staring Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann. What happens when an already unstable woman finds out her husband is cheating on her with Cameron Diaz and Kate Upton? Nothing good, I'll tell you that much. From crazy antics, weird life lessons, and wholesome (not really) girlie revenge, we ta…

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Leave Mayonnaise Out Of This (Movie Recap, Love At First Sight) 44:48

10M ago44:48

44:48

Courtney and Rose bring you a hilarious recap Netflix's 2023 romcom "Love at First Sight" where no intrusive though go unspoken. A story about fate and how it brings bright-eyed bushy-tailed young people together, despite their stupidity. The dark humor is elevated by our recent binging of Criminal Minds, and the inappropriate humor is brought to y…

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It’s Algebra, Solve For Crazy (Movie Recap, Burn) 39:15

10M ago39:15

39:15

We survived creepy season recaps! Well, not so fast--Courtney brings us a movie that was as weird as it was interesting. A gas station night clerk gets held up in a robbery, but pulls an uno reverse card of epic proportions. Join us for our recap of the 2019 thriller RUN staring Josh Hutcherson and Tilda Cobham-Hervey.…

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Mama’s Off the Rails (Movie Recap, Run) 42:48

11M ago42:48

42:48

Do you know what we didn't need in 2020? A super creepy psychological thriller about being trapped at home. But that's what we got with our film this week. Courtney and Rose get wrapped up in their dark but hilarious recap of the 2020 psychological thriller "Run," where overprotective mothering meets its sinister apex. Dive deep into a labyrinth of…

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Mortal and Confusion (Movie Recap, The Mortal Instruments, City of Bones) 48:23

11M ago48:23

48:23

Fiction Fixation is now out every FRIDAY! End your week right~ We watched it so you don't have to--This week we recap the movie adaptation of The Mortal Instruments, City of Bones. Based on a 400 pg book, this movie squeezes everything thing it can't onto the screen, leaving poor Rose confused and by the end wishing she had a Time Machine to unlatc…

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Dark Humor Smorgasbord (Movie Recap, The Woman In The Window) 42:45

11M ago42:45

42:45

This week we recap the movie "The Woman in the Window" based on the bestselling novel by the same name. Listen, we are going to warn you up front that dark humor is our bread and butter and we are carb lushes. We turn this seriously effed-up psychological thriller into a comedy goldmine. Because if we can't laugh, we will cry. Buckle up for a world…

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May Be A Good Time To Panic (Movie Recap, Don’t Worry Darling) 58:31

11M ago58:31

58:31

Spooky season is here, because Courtney decided. This week, we dissect the eerie high-waisted horrors of the movie "Don't Worry Darling." We unravel the twisted threads of 1950s domestic "bliss" while diving into a rabbit hole of paranoia, right alongside Florence Pugh. Come for the mystery, stay for the sarcastic musings. Remember, normal is just …

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The Derailled Hot Mess Express (Movie Recap, Girl On The Train) 46:25

12M ago46:25

46:25

Join us this week as we navigate the twisty tracks of "The Girl on the Train." We'll spill the tea (or should we say 'martini'?) on Rachel's blurry memories, questionable neighborhood watch tactics, and the messiest commutes in cinematic history. Warning: This episode may induce sudden bursts of laughter and a strong desire to never look out of a t…

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Bubbly In A Non-Dead Inside Way (Movie Recap, Legally Blonde) 50:16

12M ago50:16

50:16

Brace yourselves for a no-holds-barred recap of the millennial classic Legally Blonde. It's a film that holds up surprisingly well to our cold unforgiving eyes. We have a blast appreciating the audacity of a middle aged white man wrapped in a Reese Witherspoons facade. Elle Woods is the heroine we wish we could be. Whetaher you're a die-hard fan or…

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Mercury Is In Retrograde (So It’s Not Your Fault) 8:09

12M ago8:09

8:09

In This bonus episode, we pop into your feed to explain why the stars conspired to erase our thoughtfully recorded episode for the week. See you next time!By Fiction Fixation

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Zoloft Bros Are Not FDA Approved (Movie Recap, Love and Other Drugs) 54:00

1y ago54:00

54:00

Pop a chill pill and tune in to this week's episode of Fiction Fixation! We're diving headfirst into the pharma-fueled romantic whirlpool that is 'Love and Other Drugs'. Yes, despite our all too well known beef with Jake Gyllenhaal (T-Swift, we got your back girl!) we are one of his early 2000s movies. It's a good one, full of interesting insights …

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Dysfunction Trickles Down (Movie Recap, Georgia Rule) 34:16

1y ago34:16

34:16

Welcome back to Fiction Fixation! This week we recap the 2006 film 'Georgia Rule.' With a 1 rating on Rotten Tomatoes and staring Lindsay Lohan, we expected a breezy watch. Boy were we wrong... and although the story gets heavy and awkward – the unexpected depth didn't dampen our penchant for dark humor. And laugh we do. Tune in for an episode that…

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A Husband-In-Law and A Hot Mess Teacher (Movie Recap, One True Love) 45:06

1y ago45:06

45:06

What happens when your husband crashes your engagement party??? This week we recap the movie One True Loves, based on the book by the same name. Rose is beside herself, having finally felt something akin to life stirring deep within the dark pits of her soul. Courtney loads her cynicism and sharp-wit tongue. THIS EPISODE IS AWESOME. Join us for a h…

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