The movie adaptation of Jaime McGuire's hit romance novel Beautiful Disaster has been a long time coming. Courtney may have some disgruntled opinions about it, but there's no denying this is peak 2010s romance novel perfection. It ticks all our boxes. Specially the toxic ones. Join in on our hilarious recap, where we muse about the fragility of masculinity (is cage fighting really more practical than therapy?) and the abundance of tropes. We get multiple meet-cutes, AND multiple montages. Match ...
May 17, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 84
This week we recap the 2011 movie Knight and Day staring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. This movie takes montages to another level and the plot holes can be filled with the charm of the main leads. This is a fun 'ol ride. Everyone is just in a silly goofy mood.
May 10, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Boy do we have fun this week. We recap the 2019 movie Can You Keep a Secret. Fiction Fixation is looking for people willing to share fun and even embarrassing secrets to be shared with our audience. Can't keep that secret in any longer? Sleep well at night knowing that a web of secret keepers over at Fiction Fixation is keeping your secret safe. Submit your secrets at https://www.fictionfixationpodcast.com/
May 03, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Get ready to laugh out loud as we recap the Audible original book Love At First Psych. We bring our signature satire, dipped in dark humor, and seasoned with inappropriate puns. This episode is a wild ride, full of laughs and possible crimes. With a protagonist who is a huge cynic and a project partner who's the sappiest man alive, this story was a blast to recap. But through all the laughs and ridiculousness, we will keep you entertained with our banter and laugh-out-loud commentary. Tune in fo...
Apr 26, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Rose asked Courtney for a creepy movie Tw and boy did Courtney deliver! This week we recap the 2018 movie Level 16. Wikipedia says it's a Canadian science-fiction horror film, but we'd describe it as a good ol' time. Don't miss our twisty, dark, but super entertaining recap. Dare we say it's the best way to experience the movie when you're sitting at your desk pretending to work.
Apr 19, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 80
This one's for all the sad girls, the drunk girls, the ones going through breakups, and especially the hardcore Swifties. In this episode, hosts Courtney and Rose recap the movie "Someone Great" staring Gina Rodriguez. The movie has a surprising Taylor Swift connection, and her influence is weaved throughout this break-up film. If you know us, you know we will NEVER pass up a chance to simp on TayTay. Join us for a laugh-filled discussion on breakups, love, friendship, and our trademark bad advi...
Apr 12, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Cheers! We are bringing you a seriously hilarious recap of the 2018 dark comedy/psychological thriller A Simple Favor, staring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick. If you know anything about these two actresses, you can imagine how their opposite vibes would just pop from the screen. The resulting chemistry is just...chef's kiss. Don't miss our twisty, dark, but super entertaining recap. Dare we say it's the best way to experience the movie when you're sitting at your desk pretending to work.
Apr 05, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Our episode this week is a hilarious recap of the movie adaptation of the YA Dystopian novel Divergent by Veronica Roth. Wether or not you've seen the movie already, our millennial-style retelling will have you transfixed, our intrusive thoughts will have you laughing out loud--and perhaps, if you're old enough, slapping your knee. Tune in during your next long car ride and watch the time fly. Stick around until the end to hear Courtney read us the inquisitive email she sent to the author of the...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 77
Join for another episode of Fiction Fixation, where we'll be recapping another romantic movie and giving you our hilarious take on all the best parts. This week we're recapping the movie "Forever My Girl" based on the novel by Heidi McLaughlin. The movie follows the story of country music star Liam Page who leaves his hometown and his high school sweetheart, Josie, to pursue his music career. Fast forward eight years and Liam is a successful musician, but he still can't shake off the memory of J...
Mar 22, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Join hosts Courtney and Rose in this episode of Fiction Fixation as they give a hilarious and engaging retelling of the 2017 movie "The Hustle" starring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson. Instead, get ready to laugh as Courtney and Rose creatively retell the story of two con artists, one experienced and sophisticated (Anne Hathaway) and the other a small-time crook (Rebel Wilson), who team up to scam a tech billionaire out of his fortune. From the quirky characters to the outrageous schemes, the ho...
Mar 15, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Welcome to Fiction Fixation, the podcast where we recap movies and books, so you don't have to cut into your doom-scrolling time. In this episode, we're recapping Leap Year, the Amy Adams-starring rom-com that you may have forgotten about. Join us as we relive all the cringey moments and cheesy lines of this forgettable film. But it's not just about the movie - we'll also talk about how Leap Year can help us solve some of society's pesky problems, like dealing with sociopaths and trauma dumping....
Mar 08, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 74
We could just tell you we are recapping the 2017 movie The Space Between Us this week, but that would fail to capture our suffering. There we were... your naive hosts, Courtney and Rose, thinking we could lighten things up with a little recap a YA movie about space. What could go wrong? Well, for starters, the giant craters of plot holes we would fall into. But don't worry, in our true style we landed doubled over with laughter. Because what's funnier than space? And trauma? And trauma in space?...
Mar 01, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 73
This week we are shelving our 90s nostalgia to bring you a recap of a brand new, 2023 movie called Your Place or Mine, starring the ageless wonder Ashton Kutcher and the always delightful Reese Witherspoon. Courtney and Rose are here to break it all down for you, so you can feel like you're watching the movie without actually having to pay attention. It's a win-win situation, folks. It's a life hack, really.
Feb 22, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Pretty sure you’ve seen this episode of Grey’s Anatomy. This week, we are recapping the 2008 movie Made of Honor. Where has this movie been all our lives? A love triangle between Patrick Hempsey AND Kevin Mckid? Please and thank you. We explore the mysteries of male bonding and answer the old questions--is it misogyny...or it it trauma? Tune in for our hilarious recap of this movie.
Feb 15, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Get ready for a wild ride down memory lane with The Last Song on this week's episode of Fiction Fixation. Courtney and Rose are taking on the starting point of the infamous Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth romance (they met on the set of this movie). Liam Hemsworth may not be our favorite Hemsworth, but he wins the award for CGI rendering of a Hot Guy. So sit back, relax and allow us to take you on a journey through this movie. Don't worry, nothing sad ever happens during a Nicholas Sparks movie. ...
Feb 08, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Get ready to relive all the feels with this week's episode of Fiction Fixation, where we dive into the 2006 heart-wrenching romance film, The Last Kiss! Join Courtney and Rose as they guide you through the ups and downs of this unforgettable movie, starring Zach Braff and Casey Affleck. With a sprinkle of witty banter and a dash insightful commentary, this unsophisticated podcast feels like watching the film with your best friends. So grab a tissue, sit back, and let us take you on an emotional ...
Feb 01, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 69
This episode, we're taking a trip to 1999 as we recap the classic romantic comedy Notting Hill. We'll be swooning over Hugh Grant's charming bookstore and hoping Julia Roberts's character falls in front of a bus. Put on your best British accent, grab a cuppa tea, and get ready for a hilarious breakdown of this iconic movie.
Jan 25, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 68
This week on Fiction Fixation, we're diving into the 2015 dark comedy film "Digging For Fire" starring Jake Johnson and Rosemarie DeWitt. We're bringing our unique and hilarious perspective to this twisted tale of a couple's weekend getaway gone wrong. Tim's obsession with digging up bones in the backyard, Lee's search for her identity outside of being a wife and mother, we'll leave no stone unturned or unjudged. So if you're in for a good laugh and a fresh take on the movie, tune in to our podc...
Jan 18, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 67
In this episode, we're bringing you a recap of the 2022 film, Alone Together, starring none other than Katie Holmes. This movie takes place in the not so distant past of 2020, a time most of us are actively trying to forget. But we dove right into this tall glass of dramatics and bad decisions, set against the backdrop of the time our planet collectively shut down. Enjoy an episode full of hilarity and bad life advice, it's a uniquely entertaining retelling of a movie that perhaps did not need t...
Jan 11, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Join in on the thirst trap that is Noah Centineo as we recap the the 2019 Netflix movie The Perfect Date. While the movie may be lacking in the cheesiness we expect (they really held back on the parmesan), we are graced by the lovely and terrifying Camilla Mendes. New year, new laughs. Hope you enjoy!
Jan 04, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 65
This one is a special episode of Fiction Fixation! In this Holiday special, hosts Courtney and Rose take full advantage of that magical week after Christmas, when expectations are at an all time low, and becoming a couch is a suitable goal. We will chat more informally about movies, shows, and tropes. The ones we love and the ones we want to set on fire and throw into a black hole. But that's not all, for the first time ever we will spill some tea on episodes that never made it to air. Get ready...
Dec 28, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 64
This episode we'll be recapping the classic romantic comedy "While You Were Sleeping," starring none other than our bread and butter, Sandra Bullock. Join us as we dive into the characters, the plot twists, and the hilarious moments of this fan favorite. We'll also be discussing how the film holds up more than 25 years after its release. This one is messy as hell, and we are here for the tea.
Dec 21, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 63
In this episode of Fiction Fixation, Courtney and Rose are recapping the 2021 romantic comedy, Love Hard. The film stars Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Yang, and Darren Barnet, and follows a young woman named Natalie who travels to her online crush's hometown for Christmas...without giving him a heads up. What could go wrong, right? Tune in to hear our hilarious take on the misadventures that ensue as Natalie navigates the complexities of online dating.
Dec 14, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Every once in a while we are confident enough to say our recap of a movie is more entertaining than the actual movie...this is one of those times. Netflix's 2018 movie Candy Jar is about two prep school kids competing for the spot of #1 nerd whilst ignoring their blatant mommy issues...MEANWHILE our recap is about two judgey millennials who have a knack for fun banter, inappropriate jokes and rare little nuggets of wisdom and truth. What can we say, except, you're welcome. Hope you enjoy!
Dec 07, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Thanksgiving is over and it's time to, you know...fight seasonal depression--I mean--prepare for Christmas! Lucky for you, Netflix has a 2022 Christmas movie called Falling For Christmas, Staring Lindsay Lohan. Yes, THAT Lindsay Lohan. The one we know and love from Mean Girls etc. It's the cheesy, Christmasy fun we love to drag. Come join us for this holly, merry, hilarious recap. Ignore the Grinch, because she makes an appearance of a nose-ring wearing white girl *cough* Courtney.
Nov 30, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 60
The 2022 Movie adaptation of Where The Crawdad Sings, a novel by Delia Owens, was flanked with controversy when the press began to draw parallels between the novel and a suspicious death that the author stated she had nothing to do with. We watched the movie so you don't have to. Check out our full recap of the movie, where we muse about the town weirdo and the perplexities of a maybe murder.
Nov 23, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Who's ready for sad girl Autumn? This episode we are recapping the 2002 movie A Walk To Remember staring Mandy Moore and Shane West (adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel by the same name). In true Fiction Fixation fashion, we have the most fun when recapping sad movies. Can our twisty sense of humor make you chuckle during this sappy-tear-jerker of a movie? Only one way to find out!
Nov 16, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 58
In this episode, Courtney and Rose dive into a delicious dark comedy, Do Revenge. Staring Maya Hawke and Camila Mendes. Rose admits once again that Courtney scares her and Courtney admits that she does, in fact, have a revenge binder dating back to kindergarten. Join our hilarity as we recap this movie with our special brand of satire, roasts, and sprinkles of logic.
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 57
We are detoxing from spooky season with our bread and butter, a Sandra Bullock rom-com. In this episode, we are recapping the 2009 movie The Proposal staring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. When Sandra's character is facing deportation (because rules don't apply to her) she forces her assistant (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her for a green card. Join our hilarity as we give you our insights and commentary on this movie, all while shining light on very important societal issues (no, just kidding)....
Nov 02, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 56
For Halloween Week, and to wrap up our spooky season episodes, we are recapping the 2009 Horror/Dark Comedy cult-classic Jennifer's Body, staring Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried. What would you do if your already toxic best-friend turned into a boy-eating demon? We explore this ultra-important topic and more in this week's episode. Join our hilarity as we give you a full recap of the movie full of laugh-out-loud moments and a bit of wisdom sprinkled in. This might be our favorite episode to date....
Oct 26, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 55
