Really Important Fictional Things
There's no guilty in these pleasures. Every week we'll explore complex themes below the surface of our favorite fictional things. Deep thoughts featuring jokes, tangents, and celeb stories.
Episodes
76 episodes
Babies Have So Much Crap (Three Men and a Baby)
This week we're talking about one of Rosey's childhood faves Three Men and a Baby. Spoiler alert, but Avery loved it too. It holds up and we get into why and how. Is it the charming combination of Tom Selleck, Ted Danson, and Michael G...
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Get This Out Of My Mouth (Lizzie McGuire)
This week we’re revisiting the “ground breaking” Lizzie McGuire (the series, we didn’t get as far as the movie…) It brings up lots of memories of our own middle school shenanigans, as well as an extensive meditations on the post office. Fun tim...
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I Can't Take You Seriously In That Hat (The Devil Wears Prada)
We're talking about The Devil Wears Prada. And oh, 2006 fashion, why? We dive into workplace politics, clothing we don't understand, and how crazy we'd be if we were as rich as Miranda. Also, Rosey spills some tea from her own crazy as...
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Instantly Charmed (Mrs. Doubtfire)
This week we’re covering the Robin Williams vehicle Mrs. Doubtfire. We discuss how to give and take in relationships, the legacy of the film regarding gender, how do films age, and transphobia. In what we’re watching, Rosey is fan-girling over ...
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The Hair is High (Glow)
This week we're talking a look at Glow and reveling in all the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. It's a really interesting look at gender expression, sexual identity, body image, racial stereotypes, and overall sense of self. We get a bit ...
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Episode 60
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1:17:48
Nancy Seems Very "Valium" (The Parent Trap)
This week we're taking a SECOND look (because there's two of them!! get it) at the absolute classic that introduced one of our favorite actors to the world: The Parent Trap! This is Rosey's all-time childhood favorite, so you know we've got lot...
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Episode 59
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1:15:39
Birds Are Good Stuff (Premonition/Bird Box)
It's time for our final week of month of Sandra! We are sad to see her go. We went out with a bang, with two real downers, but fun to talk about movies: Premonition and Bird Box. Premonition has a 6% on rotten tomatoes, so you can guess some ou...
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Episode 57
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1:10:40
Where's Your Stuff? (Two Weeks Notice & 28 Days)
The Sandra stories continue. This week we're looking at Two Weeks Notice and 28 Days. They have nothing in common except Sandra and numbers in their titles. We talk about everything from toxic workplace "romance" to what reall...
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Episode 56
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1:37:36
A Delusional Land (While You Were Sleeping/Practical Magic)
This week we're doubling down for our second week of Sandra month, with the not-creepy-at-all While You Were Sleeping and the sort-of-creepy-but-mostly-confusing Practical Magic. We dive deep into both--endearing stalkers, quirky mishaps, femin...
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Episode 55
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1:21:52
Just Break Your Thumbs (Speed & The Lake House)
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 flyi...
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Episode 54
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1:09:22
Chomping at the Bit to Narc (School of Rock)
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 (bew...
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Episode 53
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An Underlying Kink (Mr. & Mrs. Smith)
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 s...
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A Solid Beta (Ginny & Georgia)
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 s...
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Episode 52
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1:39:04
Bombarded with Testosterone (She's the Man)
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,...
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Episode 51
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He's Cute, If You Love Him (My Big Fat Greek Wedding)
Today we're talking My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Have you tried putting some windex on it? Things we discussedGreco-Turkish wars https://www.britannica.com/event/Grec...
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Episode 50
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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 m...
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Episode 49
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1:03:32
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 ...
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Episode 48
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1:02:41
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 ...
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Episode 47
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1:07:44
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...
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Episode 46
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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 ...
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Episode 45
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1:02:13
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) ...
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Episode 44
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1:15:06
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...
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Episode 43
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1:10:42
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...
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Episode 42
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1:07:54
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 del...
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Episode 41
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1:21:41