We are taking it back to the Y2K era to recap the 1999 crime thriller Double Jeopardy staring Ashley Judd. If your husband fakes his death and frames you for his murder, how far would you go to get revenge? Someone's about to double die, death squared. Murder to the tenth degree. This isn't just a movie recap; it's a cultural deep-dive that will have you laughing out loud and viewing the '90s through a 2020s filter. As you sneakily listen in during your Zoom meetings, you might find yourself sni...
Dec 01, 2023•47 min•Ep. 114
This week we embark on a journey of self discovery and deep contemplation. Just kidding, this week we are begrudgingly recapping Eat Pray Love, staring Julia Roberts. The movie is based on the real life story and memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert's. We love pizza and cliches and by the end of this movie we were stuffed. So join us for a hilarious guided tour through the art of avoiding your responsibilities. So, grab your favorite comfort food, settle into your coziest spot, and prepare for a hilariou...
Nov 24, 2023•36 min•Ep. 113
This week we dive deep into the insane 2019 crime thriller 'Above Suspicion', starring Emilia Clarke, Johnny Knoxville, Jack Huston. It's the closest thing to a true crime episode we will get, as this movie is based on the tragic murder of FBI informant Susan Smith. The grittiness of the story only makes us double down on our dark humor and escapism. The setting (rural Kentucky) calls on Courtney to explain a number of country-living things Rose never knew growing up in NYC. You can expect our s...
Nov 17, 2023•53 min•Ep. 112
This week we had a blast recapping the 2014 Comedy The Other Woman staring Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann. What happens when an already unstable woman finds out her husband is cheating on her with Cameron Diaz and Kate Upton? Nothing good, I'll tell you that much. From crazy antics, weird life lessons, and wholesome (not really) girlie revenge, we take you along the wild ride of this rom com gem. Come and laugh along with us, we support women's rights AND women's wrongs.
Nov 10, 2023•41 min•Ep. 111
Courtney and Rose bring you a hilarious recap Netflix's 2023 romcom "Love at First Sight" where no intrusive though go unspoken. A story about fate and how it brings bright-eyed bushy-tailed young people together, despite their stupidity. The dark humor is elevated by our recent binging of Criminal Minds, and the inappropriate humor is brought to you by our immaturity. Enjoy!
Nov 02, 2023•45 min•Ep. 110
We survived creepy season recaps! Well, not so fast--Courtney brings us a movie that was as weird as it was interesting. A gas station night clerk gets held up in a robbery, but pulls an uno reverse card of epic proportions. Join us for our recap of the 2019 thriller RUN staring Josh Hutcherson and Tilda Cobham-Hervey.
Oct 27, 2023•39 min•Ep. 109
Do you know what we didn't need in 2020? A super creepy psychological thriller about being trapped at home. But that's what we got with our film this week. Courtney and Rose get wrapped up in their dark but hilarious recap of the 2020 psychological thriller "Run," where overprotective mothering meets its sinister apex. Dive deep into a labyrinth of paranoia, dark secrets, and questionable prescriptions. As they dissect this claustrophobic thriller, expect biting wit, razor-sharp takes, and an ed...
Oct 20, 2023•43 min•Ep. 108
Fiction Fixation is now out every FRIDAY! End your week right~ We watched it so you don't have to--This week we recap the movie adaptation of The Mortal Instruments, City of Bones. Based on a 400 pg book, this movie squeezes everything thing it can't onto the screen, leaving poor Rose confused and by the end wishing she had a Time Machine to unlatch the whole damn thing. Hope you enjoy our hilarious recap!
Oct 13, 2023•48 min•Ep. 107
This week we recap the movie "The Woman in the Window" based on the bestselling novel by the same name. Listen, we are going to warn you up front that dark humor is our bread and butter and we are carb lushes. We turn this seriously effed-up psychological thriller into a comedy goldmine. Because if we can't laugh, we will cry. Buckle up for a world where curtains are not a thing and your therapist watches (and judges) your every move.
Oct 04, 2023•43 min•Ep. 106
Spooky season is here, because Courtney decided. This week, we dissect the eerie high-waisted horrors of the movie "Don't Worry Darling." We unravel the twisted threads of 1950s domestic "bliss" while diving into a rabbit hole of paranoia, right alongside Florence Pugh. Come for the mystery, stay for the sarcastic musings. Remember, normal is just a setting on the dryer.
Sep 27, 2023•59 min•Ep. 105
Join us this week as we navigate the twisty tracks of "The Girl on the Train." We'll spill the tea (or should we say 'martini'?) on Rachel's blurry memories, questionable neighborhood watch tactics, and the messiest commutes in cinematic history. Warning: This episode may induce sudden bursts of laughter and a strong desire to never look out of a train window again. Nosy passengers just don't make good detectives... or do they?
Sep 20, 2023•46 min•Ep. 104
Brace yourselves for a no-holds-barred recap of the millennial classic Legally Blonde. It's a film that holds up surprisingly well to our cold unforgiving eyes. We have a blast appreciating the audacity of a middle aged white man wrapped in a Reese Witherspoons facade. Elle Woods is the heroine we wish we could be. Whetaher you're a die-hard fan or revisiting the film, join us for a fun and laughter-filled recap that celebrates the charm of "Legally Blonde" in all its glory.
Sep 13, 2023•50 min•Ep. 103
In This bonus episode, we pop into your feed to explain why the stars conspired to erase our thoughtfully recorded episode for the week. See you next time!
Sep 06, 2023•8 min•Ep. 102
Pop a chill pill and tune in to this week's episode of Fiction Fixation! We're diving headfirst into the pharma-fueled romantic whirlpool that is 'Love and Other Drugs'. Yes, despite our all too well known beef with Jake Gyllenhaal (T-Swift, we got your back girl!) we are one of his early 2000s movies. It's a good one, full of interesting insights that we bomb with our inappropriately timed dark jokes. You know you want to listen.
Aug 30, 2023•54 min•Ep. 101
Welcome back to Fiction Fixation! This week we recap the 2006 film 'Georgia Rule.' With a 1 rating on Rotten Tomatoes and staring Lindsay Lohan, we expected a breezy watch. Boy were we wrong... and although the story gets heavy and awkward – the unexpected depth didn't dampen our penchant for dark humor. And laugh we do. Tune in for an episode that is equal parts hilarious, touching, and enlightening. Remember, in the world of Fiction Fixation, no story is safe from the hilarious scrutiny....
Aug 23, 2023•34 min•Ep. 100
What happens when your husband crashes your engagement party??? This week we recap the movie One True Loves, based on the book by the same name. Rose is beside herself, having finally felt something akin to life stirring deep within the dark pits of her soul. Courtney loads her cynicism and sharp-wit tongue. THIS EPISODE IS AWESOME. Join us for a hilarious, insightful, and sometimes ridiculous recap of a story of TWO true loves--one who comes back from the dead. What IS love, anyway? And how do ...
Aug 16, 2023•45 min•Ep. 99
Courtney and Rose bring their unique brand of wit to the world of male striptease as we recap the 2012 movie Magic Mike. Whether you've seen Magic Mike, have always been curious, or just need a good laugh, tune in as Fiction Fixation flips, twirls, and thrusts its way through this unforgettable recap. Remember, what happens in the podcast, stays in the podcast. Let's get ridiculous!
Aug 09, 2023•44 min•Ep. 98
Join as we cosplay as couple therapists as we recap the 2006 movie The Break Up staring Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn. We delve into the messy, relatable, and sometimes cringe-worthy world of a couple going through a breakup. From the awkward dinner parties to the petty post-breakup shenanigans. As the fictional couple therapists, we dissect the characters' choices and actions, while sprinkling in our own absurd but surprisingly insightful observations. Expect lots of laughter, ridiculous an...
Aug 02, 2023•48 min•Ep. 97
Get ready for this blast from the past. Courtney and Rose recap another nostalgic early 2000s movie, She's the Man staring Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum. While our recap is pretty amazing, you will have to sit through an hour of Courtney and Rose pronouncing the main characters name differently and never calling each other out for it. Regardless, early 2000 movies are our bread and butter so get ready for a hilarious episode.
Jul 26, 2023•51 min•Ep. 96
Have you experienced the Mandela effect of thinking Sweet Home Alabama is a sugary-sweet love story? Courtney and Rose are here to set the record straight as they dissect the absurdity of a young woman with a sociopathic streak (blowing up cats with dynamite - seriously?!) who adopts a fake identity to tackle the brutal NYC fashion industry. As if that's not enough, she somehow manages to ensnare the mayor's son, all while keeping her already-married status a well-guarded secret. Who needs Jerry...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 95
Enough is the 2002 Jennifer Lopez movie where a woman turns a domestic abuse situation on its head. We recap this serious movie with our unique blend of thoughtful insight and utter unsophistication. Get ready to revisit this blast from the past and experience the patriarchy smashing delight that happens when a woman's simply had ENOUGH.
Jul 12, 2023•52 min•Ep. 94
Well this one is a first for us! We are dropping our first ever BONUS episode this week. And it's our recap of our Era's tour experience. Even though Rose saw Taylor at the Detroit tour date, there were so many unexpected moments, from the interactions between the people around us to the angry mob outside with signs. This recap was so fun to record and hopefully a blast to listen to. Were you at the Cincinnati Night One show? Did you get one of our bracelets?
Jul 07, 2023•50 min•Ep. 93
This movie may be about zombies, but at its core it's the story of a girl who said "I can fix him" and then, to the surprise of everyone-- and in violation of the laws of physics--she did. Hope you enjoy our hilarious recap of this light-hearted, dark comedy.
Jul 05, 2023•43 min•Ep. 92
In this mind-bending episode, Rose takes the reins as she recaps an unforgettable installment of the hit series Black Mirror to a hilariously bewildered Courtney. Get ready for an electrifying rollercoaster ride through the twisted realm of technology and its dark implications. Join Courtney and Rose on this laughter-filled escapade through the dark corners of fiction, as they prove that comedy and the bizarre can go hand in hand. The Holy Spirit makes unexpected appearances as Courtney--a pagan...
Jun 28, 2023•45 min•Ep. 91
Brace yourself for the second part of the episode, filled with the same incredible energy. Get ready for action as Courtney, after numerous unsuccessful attempts to persuade Rose into watching Hamilton, changes her approach. Instead, she cleverly captures Rose's attention by delivering a side-splitting summary of this beloved musical. Whether you're curious about it or a die-hard fan who's already immersed in its brilliance, this recap is guaranteed to captivate and entertain you.
Jun 23, 2023•34 min•Ep. 90
It's happening!! What's the procedure?! After years of failed peer pressure, Courtney gives on trying to make Rose watch Hamilton and instead corners her with a hilarious recap of this popular musical. If you're curious about it or even if you're a fan that has watched it a hundred times, you will love.
Jun 21, 2023•38 min•Ep. 89
Welcome to Fiction Fixation, the comedy podcast that takes you on a wild ride every week through delightful movie recaps. The movie this week is Dumplin, staring the one and only Jennifer Anniston. Courtney and Rose have an uncanny ability to find humor in the darkest corners of cinema, and Dumplin is no exception. With their razor-sharp wit and unapologetic banter, they'll dive into the movie, turning even the most heart-wrenching moments into laugh-out-loud experiences. So, grab your headphone...
Jun 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 88
In this uproarious episode of Fiction Fixation, hosts Courtney and Rose dive headfirst into the deep end of dark humor as they hilariously recap the heart-wrenching movie "If I Stay." Brace yourselves for laughter through tears as they dissect this tear-jerker based on the equally emotional novel. Buckle up for a rollercoaster ride of witty commentary, unexpected twists, and a whole lot of laughter in this episode you won't want to miss! Get ready to find humor in the sadness on Fiction Fixation...
Jun 07, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Join us as we recap the 2021 film Life After Life of The Party. From extravert musings to elder millennial shenanigans, this episode is packed with laughter and friendship. When a night of partying takes an unexpected turn, Cassie finds herself in a whole new world, guided by her eccentric handler, Val. Get ready for twists, turns, and plenty of laughs as Cassie navigates the afterlife. Don't miss out on this hilarious and heartwarming episode of Fiction Fixation!
May 31, 2023•51 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Get ready for a wild ride as Fiction Fixation unleashes an episode that's practically begging to be used against us in the future. Brace yourselves as we dive into the hilarious world of Pitch Perfect, complete with oversharing, tea spilling, and enough laughter to make your sides ache. In a valiant effort, Rose attempted to save our eardrums from Courtney's impromptu singing sessions, and she actually succeeded (if you conveniently stop listening after the outro). But trust us, you'll want to s...
May 24, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 85
