"You'll understand when you're older" - the golden phrase of all parents to convince their children to stay in commitments long beyond their enjoyment. Piano, sports, debate ; the list of activities that the dream child partakes in extends long past any material wishlist. And here we are, older and(debatably)wiser. Now let's see if we understand. Let's talk about the role that we attribute to parents to a child's success, defining and reframing failure, and the role of parenting in AAPI culture.

This week we take a look at Sing 2, the biggest sequel to ever be released in cinemas! Restarting laptops, earthquakes while we're recording, and Jackson getting yelled at on multiple occasions for drinking into the microphone; you don't want to miss out! And all your Sing 2 friends will be there as well, except Meena. She knows what she did...

Welcome back to a brand new season of Roomies Talkin' Movies. We are back this week to look at and review the latest Disney+ Marvel series to be released, Hawkeye! Not only that, we have Disney and DC Don'tsies, Batman's newest villain the Squiddler, and reports that Red Notice isn't that bad!? All this and more are in store in our latest episode!

With a year full of twists and turns, it seems like a good time to look back on everything we reviewed in 2021! This may be the first (and last) time that the Roomies are able to agree on things... for the most part. Well there's always next year! Enjoy our rankings and have a Happy New Year!

THE MOVIE OF THE YEAR IS OUT NOW! Does Tom Holland's third entry in his Spider-Man franchise stick the landing? Listen to our Spoiler free and SPOILER FILLED reviews on the movie and have a Happy Holiday!

We're part of the family in this week's review of the latest Disney animated film, Encanto. This is Lin-Manuel Miranda's like 6th thing he's made this year and we will make sure to bring it up as much as possible. Enjoy another holiday fest of an episode! And remember, we don't talk about Bruno...

After a little break, we're back with an awesome musical that can kind of be related to the upcoming Spider-Man: No Way Home without too much effort! tick, tick... BOOM! shows just how amazing Andrew Garfield is as an actor and reminds us that the Lizard is still the dumbest Spider-Man villain. Some how...

Maritza Camacho and Cher Akpenyi recap the tragedy that occurred at Travis Scott's 2021 Astroworld in Houston, Texas and the backlash that Scott from it.

Why is it so hard to talk about mental health in AAPI communities? Why is mental illness so commonly synonymous with shame, silence, and taboo? How have AAPI history and values affected your own ideas/biases about mental health? What are ways we can de-stigmatize these conversations in everyday life? Are you “crazy”, or are you human?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Never let it be said that children's books can't be made into entertaining films. But also, never let it be said that a big red dog should ever be brought to live action. This week the Roomies are back to review Clifford the Big Red Dog and Camden loves this film(for whatever reason)! Hear their thoughts on the newest film and the latest movie news while stuffing your face with turkey and saying your thanks. We're thankful for every one of our lovely listeners, less so for this film!