Really Important Fictional Things

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 Guttenberg? Is it the safe fatherly energy? Is it the fact that the woman ask for what they want? All of the above? We also discuss our reactions to Barbie, Avery's enjoyment of the Women's World Cup, and Rosey's new YouTube hole.

In two weeks, we'll be back with Sister Act II.

Things we talked about
Three Men and a Baby - Roger Ebert Review
Somehow, bogus big-screen sitcom Three Men And A Baby became the biggest hit of 1987
Dave Portnoy Condemns Roe v. Wade Ruling: 'This Is Just Pure Insanity'
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Where to watch
Three Men and a Baby - Disney+
Barbie - In theaters
Are You There, God? It's Me, Margret. - Amazon Prime
The Summer I Turned Pretty - Amazon Prime

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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 times.

Next week we’re taking a look at an 80s (cult?) classic Three Men and A Baby. This is another Rosey favorite, but new to Avery! We’re excited to get into it.

Things we talked about
Going Postal
Which Lizzie McGuire character are you?
Where are Lizzie McGuire characters today?

Where to watch
The Bear—Hulu
Nancy Drew—Prime, Apple TV
The Summer I Turned Pretty—Prime
Three Men and a Baby—Disney+

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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 assistant days. Meanwhile, Avery watched a bunch of masochistic men and Rosey studied endlessly.


What we talked about
Alexandra Anele

Where to watch
Nancy Drew -  HBO Max/CW
The Bear - Hulu
Tour de France Unchained - Netflix
Barry - HBO Max

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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 Queer Eye and Avery, surprise surprise, is consuming more WWII content. 

Where to watch
Queer Eye—Netflix
World War II In Color—Netflix
Mindhunter—Netflix
Reality—HBO
Based On A True Story—Peacock
The Mindy Project—Hulu
Never Have I Ever—Netflix
Ted Lasso—Apple TV+
XO Kitty—Netflix
Ginny and Georgia—Netflix

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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 personal and go on an existential journey, but don't worry, it's not too heavy. Aside from Glow, Avery's been watching YouTube and Rosey has been madly studying Anatomy.

In three weeks (we're taking a few breaks this summer), we'll be back and talking about the classic Mrs. Doubtfire.

Where to watch/read:
Glow - Netflix
The Neighborhood - Paramount+
Women of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong
The Outlaws of Sherwood by Robin McKinley

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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 lots to say!

Next week we're reviewing GLOW season one. If you haven't seen it, it's well worth the watch.

What We Talked About:
Natasha Richardson’s Skiing Accident: https://www.biography.com/actors/natasha-richardson-death
The Dennissance Podcast: https://podnews.net/podcast/iqua

Where to watch/Listen
The Parent Trap—Disney+
Mrs. Maisel—Amazon Prime
Abbot Elementary—Hulu
Casper—Disney+
I’m Glad My Mom Died—Audible
I Hate Suzie—HBO
Beef—Netflix
Citadel—Amazon Prime
Yellowjackets—Showtime

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We're finally talking about Daisy Jones & the Six. We try not to yuck anyone's yum too much, but let's just say our opinion is strong. We get into nuanced stories getting simplified, what happens when (most) men write female characters, and all the changes we just don't understand. But on a happier note, Avery watched what she thinks is one of the best shows ever and Rosey is delightfully enjoying a rewatch.

Next week we're going to talk about a little-known movie from the 90s, Benny & June.

What we talked about:
Between Rock and a Soft Place
Not even Elvis’s grandkid can save this 70s rock’n’roll saga
Daisy Jones & The Six Is Too Big to Feel This Small
‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Excels When It Lets Riley Keough Sing: TV Review
‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Is a Greatest Hits Compilation of Clichés

Where to watch:
Daisy Jones & The Six - The Amazon
Beef - Netflix
The Bold Type - Hulu

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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 our thoughts, but we have fun breaking it all down. 

Next week we're diving deep into the recent release Daisy Jones And The Six, trying to make sense of an adaptation we didn't understand but many people seemed to love. We're going to try and figure out why. 

Where to watch:
Bird Box—Netflix
Premonition—Amazon
Unstable—Netflix

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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 really goes on in a rehab. We cheer and we jeer - these movies are conflicting. We've finished Daisy Jones and started Yellowjackets and we've got thoughts on both.

Next week we'll finish up our month of Sandra on an odd downbeat with Premonition and Bird Box.

Where to watch:
28 Days - Netflix
Two Weeks Notice - HBO
Yellowjackets - Hulu/Showtime
Daisy Jones & the Six - Amazon

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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, feminist overtones, and more. Next week join us for our continuing tour de Sandra when we talk about 2 Weeks Notice and 28 Days.

Things We Mentioned:
Thank the 90's for Practical Magic Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/10/practical-magic-revisited-20-years-later/573097/

Where to watch:
While You Were Sleeping—Disney+
Practical Magic—HBO Max
Benny and Joon—Hulu, Amazon Prime
Timeless—Hulu 
Shrinking—Apple TV+
Up Here—Hulu 
Fleabag—Amazon Prime
The Power—Amazon Prime
Spaced—Amazon Prime
Superstore—Hulu
Against The Odds Podcast—Spotify

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