The Plot Sickens

On this week's Episode, Deltra and Vanessa revisit the holiday favorite The Family Stone — a movie that looks like a cozy Christmas rom-com on the surface, but quietly carries themes of illness, mortality, family tension, and anticipatory grief.

Full transparency: this episode was recorded during the thick of the holiday season, and we were tired. Like end-of-the-year, bodies-and-hearts-exhausted tired. So please be gentle with us as we unpack a film that hits especially hard when you’re already running on empty.

Grab a blanket, lower your expectations (like we did), and come sit with us.

Deltra and Vanessa dive into 50/50, exploring its blend of humor and heartbreak through a young adult cancer lens. We break down the film’s surprising accuracy, the messy realities of caregiving, and how Seth Rogen’s character delivers the dark-humor relief we all needed. A raw, real, and surprisingly funny look at navigating cancer in your 20s and 30s.

This week on The Plot Sickens, Deltra and Vanessa dive into 2023's Sitting in Bars with Cake—a film that starts as a fun rom-com but takes a heartbreaking turn.

Watching for the first time, we were caught off guard by how quickly sweetness became sadness. We unpack the friendship at the center of the story, the way cancer changes everything, and why this one left us both feeling all the feelings.

Happy Halloween! This week, The Plot Sickens drops early as Deltra — our resident scream queen, Halloween lover, and proud Connecticut local — takes on The Haunting in Connecticut! This paranormal rollercoaster is packed with jump scares, creepy moments, and, surprisingly, a few ghosts worth rooting for. Vanessa finds herself sympathizing with the poor souls disturbed from their graves, while Deltra embraces every spine-chilling scream. Grab your candy, dim the lights, and get ready for a hauntingly good time!

It’s spooky season, and The Plot Sickens is serving up a Halloween treat — or maybe a trap!

Deltra and Vanessa dive headfirst into Saw X, where cancer, revenge, and morality collide in a blood-soaked game of survival. This time, Jigsaw’s twisted sense of justice hits a little too close to home for our hosts, who bring their signature mix of dark humor, empathy, and sharp insight to the table (or operating room?).

Grab your candy corn, keep your limbs inside the trap, and press play… if you dare.

Deltra and Vanessa dive into P.S. I Love You — the tearjerker that somehow makes us laugh, swoon, and ugly cry all at once. From love letters and loss to Harry Connick Jr.’s awkward charm and that very handsome Irish singer, the ladies unpack what it means to keep loving — even after goodbye.

In this episode, Deltra and Vanessa dive into the classic film The Bucket List—a movie Vanessa has long loved, but one Deltra had never seen until now. Two men from completely different walks of life facing terminal illness set out to complete their dream list of adventures, and let’s just say the tissues came out… but this time, it wasn’t just Vanessa getting emotional. Join us as we talk about friendship, mortality, and what it really means to live fully when time feels short.

WOOT! WOOT!- We made it to double digits!

For our tenth episode, we’re diving into the unforgettable classic Beaches, starring the incomparable Bette Midler. From hilarious antics to heartfelt moments, this movie has it all—and of course, we can’t talk Beaches without celebrating that iconic theme song that still gives us goosebumps (yes, we sang along—don’t judge).Join us as we unpack the friendship at the heart of the film, the way it handles illness and loss, and why Beaches remains such a beloved story decades later.

This week, Vanessa and Deltra review a fan favorite- The Fault in Our Stars—a film that still knows exactly how to break us all over again. With tissues in hand, we break down Hazel Grace and Augustus' love story, the emotional gut-punches, and why this one completely broke Vanessa.

This week, Vanessa and Deltra dive into Me, Earl and the Dying Girl—their very first time experiencing this quirky, heartfelt YA story. From unexpected laughs to gut-punch moments, we’ve got plenty to say… especially about the parents. (Seriously, what was that about?) Join us as we unpack the characters, the emotional beats, and the moments that had us hitting pause just to react.