Podcast Really Important Fictional Things

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 abo…

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. …

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 …

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…

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'…

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 Bri…

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 wi…

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 unexpe…

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 th…

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 Januar…

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 watch Athlete A--Netflix History of the Sitcom—Amazon Prime Love is Blind—Netflix Year One…

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 T…

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 spoile…

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 …

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 fina…

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…

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'…

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 Him…

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 o…

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 episod…

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 …

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 als…

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 wit…

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 (min…

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 befudd…

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 Netfl…

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. Next week we’ll cover Rosey’s …

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…

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…

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. Next week we’ll cover one of Avery’s favorites: The Bourne Identity. Fi…

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 th…

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…

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.Bởi Rosey & Avery

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 …

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 4/8Bởi Rosey & Avery

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 F…

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 4/1Bởi Rosey & Avery

This week we talk about the 2000 Sandra Bullock classic Miss Congeniality. We're very confused and conflicted and go on quite a journey. Before that, Avery and Rosey can barely remember what they've been doing but still give updates on soccer and The Bachelor. And we top it off with more Sandra by looking at Oprah Daily's list: 32 Sandra Bullock Mo…

This week we're discussing Yellowjackets episode 7 "No Compass". Remember, although we focus primarily on episode 7, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one. Next we cover episode eight "Flight of the Bumblebee" and that drops Friday 3/25Bởi Rosey & Avery

This week our friend and Bridgerton expert Laura joins us to chat about the shows froth, costumes, takes on race and sex, and possibilities for next season. For what we watched, Rosey gives an update on Abbott Elementary and Avery was busy skiing but still managed to watch Harry Potter again. Anna Delvey and roommate horror stories feature on the N…

This week we tackle Yellowjackets episode 6 "Saints". Remember, although we focus primarily on episode 6, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one. Next we cover episode seven "No Compass" and that drops Friday 3/18

This week we’re diving into the 2015 Oscar winner Birdman. It’s a look at male ego and we dive into why and if that matters. We also get to flex our film school muscles and talk about the camera work, the score, and the acting. Spoiler alert, Rosey didn’t enjoy it and isn’t good at pretending she did. (This is a shorter episode as Avery was both si…

This week we tackle Yellowjackets episode 5 "Blood Hive". Remember, although we focus primarily on episode 5, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one. Next we cover episode six "Saints" and that drops Friday 3/11Bởi Really Important Fictional Things

This week we’re taking on the truly giant Titanic, a creation of the giant personality (and ego) of James Cameron. (1:38) Rosey is watching Love is Blind. (2:50) Mild Spoilers: Why is everyone into Euphoria? (8:54) Avery's watch updates. (16:45) Rosey has more intel on In From The Cold. (22:20) Diving deep into JC's Titanic. (1:22:40) A History of …

And our journey through Yellowjackets continues with episode 4 "Bear Down". Remember, although we focus primarily on the fourth episode, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one. Next we cover episode five "Blood Hive" and that drops Friday 3/4

Avery talks about her newest obsession (hint: not what you’d expect) and Rosey talks about the hidden gem Dollface. Then we dive into Greta Gerwig's Oscar nominated Lady Bird. We look at the ever complicated mother/daughter relationship, the balance between empathy for others and yourself, and the impact adolescent relationships have on you. We wra…

Our rewatch-along of Yellowjackets continues with episode 3 "The Dollhouse." Remember, although we focus primarily on the third episode, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one. Next we cover episode four "Bear Down" and that drops Friday 2/25Bởi Really Important Fictional Things

This episode contains minor spoilers for Parks and Recreation, One Tree Hill, Friday Night Lights, The Mindy Project, and major spoilers for Archive 81 and Sweet Magnolias (timecode links below) Spoiler alert, Rosey and Avery do a mini deep dive on Archive 81 because there's just so much to SAY. We gotta talk about doubles luge. Rosey watched the a…