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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 4/1

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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 Movies, Ranked from Worst to Best.

Next week we’ll cover the 1999 10 Things I Hate About You

Some topics covered:

• Chelsea League Sanctions
• Languishing during the Pandemic
• Bachelor Finale
• Jared Freid’s Bachelor Recaps
• Parlor Sports (aka “The Bachelor Bar”)
• The Take’s Miss Congeniality’s Mixed Messages | Good & Bad Takeaways

Thing we trailed:

• We didn’t! We looked at this list: 32 Sandra Bullock Movies, Ranked From Worst to Best

Where to stream:

• Outlander — Netflix
• The Bachelor — Hulu
• Miss Congeniality — HBO Max

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Episodes drop every Wednesday. See you next week!

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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 3/25

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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 Netflix Top 10.

Next week we’ll cover the Sandra Bullock absolute classic Miss Congeniality.

Some topics covered:

• Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey talks sexuality and acting with Ian Mckellen
• Bridgerton’s intimacy coordinator Elizabeth Talbot
• Bridgerton Take On Race. But Its Core is Escapism, by Salamishah Tillet
• A Double Hot Take On Bridgerton, Race & Romance, by Ineye Komonibo and Kathleen Newman-Bremang
• The original Anna Delvey viral article at The Cut, by Jessica Pressler
• Bridgerton’s distinct soundtrack

Thing we trailed:

• Pieces of Her
• Inventing Anna
• Worst Roommate Ever

Where to stream:

• Abbott Elementary — Hulu
• American Auto — Hulu
• Bridgerton — Netflix
• Broadchurch — Amazon Prime with PBS subscription
• W1A — Netflix
• Derry Girls — Netflix
• Outlander — Netflix
• The Great — Hulu
• Cinderella (with Brandy) — Disney+
• A Knight’s Tale — Disney+
• Sex Education — Netflix
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses — HBO Max
• The Undoing — Hulu
• The Drop Out — Hulu

As always, please hit us up with questions, suggestions, just to say hi, or god forbid any concerns (jkkk if you’re concerned we’re concerned, def let us know). Follow us on socials @theriftpod, and you can email us at [email protected].

Episodes drop every Wednesday. See you next week!

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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

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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 sick and virtual.)

Next week we’ll be talking about the Netflix’s Bridgerton (season 1).

Some topics covered:

• Roger Ebert’s Review of Birdman
• Reddit: Birdman & Superiority
• ‘Birdman,’ a Film Comedy About a Man and His Ego (WSJ)
• Michael Keaton Struggles to Re-Invent Himself in Birdman (Vanity Fair)

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Episodes drop every Wednesday. See you next week!

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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 3/11

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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 "Shut Up". (1:25:10) The real people of the Titanic.

Next week we’ll analyze the Oscar-winner mind-bending (but is it?) Birdman.

Some topics covered:

• Doom Watching Euphoria
• Which people in Titanic were real?
• Who is to blame? Controversy
• The Hope Diamond

Where to stream:

• Love is Blind — Netflix
• Euphoria — HBO
• Severance — AppleTV+
• Munich: Edge of War — Netflix

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Episodes drop every Wednesday. See you next week!

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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

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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 wrap up with The 100 Best Romances of All Time according to Entertainment Weekly.

Next week we’ll analyze the epic 1998 Oscar winner Titanic.

Some topics covered:

• Premiere League Soccer on Peacock
• Fresh Trailer
• Pamela Anderson will ‘never, never watch’ Pam & Tommy
• How is it okay for Hulu to retell Pamela Anderson’s incredibly personal story without her permission?
• IATSE (PA) Strike
• On Mothers and Daughters in Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird
• Lady Bird and Cycles of Abuse
• ‘Lady Bird’ Is All Of Our Relationships With Our Moms
• Greta Gerwig Takes On Mother-Daughter Love (And Angst) In ‘Lady Bird’

Thing we trailed:

• We didn’t! We looked at this list instead: The 100 Best Romances of All Time

Where to stream:

• Dollface — Hulu
• In From the Cold — Netflix
• Love is Blind — Netflix
• Just Mercy — HBO Max
• Our Kind of People — Hulu
• Fresh — Hulu
• Pam & Tommy — Hulu
• We Need to Talk About Cosby — Showtime

As always, please hit us up with questions, suggestions, just to say hi, or god forbid any concerns (jkkk if you’re concerned we’re concerned, def let us know). Follow us on socials @theriftpod, and you can email us at [email protected].

Episodes drop every Wednesday. See you next week!

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