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Fiction Fixation

Delightfully unsophisticated, these aren’t the movie recaps you expect—but they are the ones you deserve. Join us every Friday as we dive into a new movie, bringing the story to life in a brand new format. With immersive storytelling from two published authors, pearl-clutching jokes, character roasts, and hilarious banter, you can expect 45-50 mins of pure entertainment.
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Episodes

Boss Daddy Is Your New Daddy (Movie Recap, A Family Affair)

I get it, you wanna be a cool mom. But when your daughter starts trying to twat swat Zac Efron away just because he's her boss, maybe lay down the law. Like knocking, for starters. This recap Courtney and Rose discuss the chemistry between Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron and...Joey King, the unwelcome interloper to their romance.

Jul 12, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 145

Totally Team Joyce (Movie Recap, Little Black Book)

Imagine having your man's entire dating history at your finger tip- PRE SOCIAL MEDIA. That's God tier, my friend. And with great power, comes great responsibility. Stacy (Brittney Murphy), doesn't have any of that. She gets that power of his Palm Pilot and girl bosses directly into the sun. Stacy abuses her position at work (slay) and dives head first into BF's dating history and lands in the pile of trash that is Derek (Ron Livingston). However, we support women's rights and women's wrongs in o...

Jul 05, 202457 minEp. 144

Chaotic Neutral Aesthetic (Movie Recap, Beetlejuice)

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejui- shut up. Don't say it girly. Yeah, he's kinda hot in that dirty way, but he's gonna ruin your life. He's gonna try to kill your dad and force you into marriage. Does it sound like a dark romance plot? A little. But trust us, we're But Scientist and can tell you that with 100% certainty, Emo Michael Keaton isn't worth it. Stick with the adorable weirdo (Alec Baldwin) and his tiny town replica. But, like, still keep an eye on that. If this recap teaches you any...

Jun 28, 202445 minEp. 143

Mafia Ken is a Trash Man, (Movie Recap, Hit man)

The many personalities of Glen Powell shine here. He cosplays every intrusive thought he ever had. But Mafia Ken...or Ron? That's our favorite one. It's everyone's favorite. Mafia Ken is mother trucking vibe. A VIBE. Our discussion about Mafia Ken is ALSO a vibe, because we can't be trusted.

Jun 21, 20241 hrEp. 142

Awards, All of Them (Movie Recap, Mr. & Mrs. Smith)

This movie didn't have to go this hard. But it did. And it did that for US. We can't get over how we, as a collective society, just got over Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie searching each other for weapons while dancing... IN PUBLIC. People got to see that for free. Nay, people were PAID to watch this happen. There had to of been more than one take. They got see it over and over again. This movie was a gift and we took it for granted. Our recap of Mr. & Mrs. Smith pays homage to this A+ we neve...

Jun 14, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 141

He's Perfect, No Questions (Movie Recap, 13 Going on 30)

The recap this is thirty, flirty and fabulous. It only works with thirty. And Mark Ruffalo. And Jennifer Garner. Sprinkle some magic pixie dust (glitter, it's just glitter) and time travel with us.

Jun 07, 202459 minEp. 140

Just Bible Fan-Fic (Movie Recap, Fallen)

This recap is every teenage girl's dream. Being sent to a reform school that is actually a front for a religious YA fan fiction novel to play out. With two super hot angels fighting over you. One even brings you COFFEE. And YOU have secrets you don't even know about. It's giving perfect senior year.

May 31, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 139

Five Seconds? We Needs Details (Movie Recap, The Idea of You)

For this week's recap- imagine, you're a 40 year old divorcee with a teenage daughter. Your ex-husband bails on parenting time on your BIRTHDAY WEEKEND. Your life is over. WRONG. Because you're Anne Hathaway. You're gonna go to Coachella, meet a pop star (Nicholas Galitzine), then tour with him around Europe all summer and see what them hands do.

May 17, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 137

Secrets, You Have Secrets My Dude (Movie Recap, All Good Things)

This week we recap this based on true events movie starring Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst. They may have changed his name, but they couldn't change the creep factor or his implied guilt of at least 2 murders (and accessory to another). While well never know exactly what happened to his wife, he do know he had a wall of windows. And that speaks for itself.

May 09, 202454 minEp. 136

Ass-Ass-In. Say It, It's Fun (Book Recap, Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas)

What kind of messy intrigue are you involved with? The answer for our teenage assassin is, well...a lot. Anything she can find honestly. Even after adamantly stating she will not get involved. All while navigating a love triangle between her guard and the prince. Ladies and Gents, it's time for Courtney to introduce Rose to the cult she's been begging for by dragging her further into the SJM universe with this book discussion.

May 03, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 135

I'm Impressed There Was Only One Murder (Movie Recap, Cruel Intentions)

On the heels of TTPD's release we needed to feel... Well, tortured. Emotionally mangled. Cruel manipulation. Some less than honorable intentions if you will. And this movie delivered from the joyless, unsupervised teenagers, all the way to the vehicular manslaughter and a surprise funeral revenge plot? Yes, please. This recap is almost as wild as the subject material.

Apr 26, 202454 minEp. 134

Child Sacrifice To Whom? (Movie Recap, Awake)

We recap for you, this unintentional comedic masterpiece, starring Gina Rodriguez and Ariana Greenblatt. We watch them as they face the struggles of sleep deprivation, including but not limited to; looting, widespread vandalism, cognitive decline, irritability, one creepy pastor, grand theft auto, murder, the US Military, teenage boy attitude and potential human sacrifice. Did we mention this was just after day one? Also, why was no one else concerned about the power? We'll never know.

Apr 12, 202450 minEp. 132

Purely Delightful Feminine Rage (Movie Recap, Damsel)

We will never forgive TikTok for delaying our watching of "Damsel," the 2024 dark fantasy starring the phenomenal Millie Bobby Brown. This movie is all about feminine rage and revenge, so buckle up girly pop, we are diving into a deep pit to settle some old royal family debts. Not willingly, of course. That's where the rage part comes in. Join us for our hilarious recap of the young maiden who refused to die a virgin.

Apr 05, 202456 minSeason 1Ep. 131

The D Always Finds A Way (Movie Recap, Upgraded)

When an ambitious young woman tells a little white lie on a plane to impress the hot British guy beside her, she has no idea how far she will have to take it. After all, doesn't she know the first rule of a rom-com? The stranger sitting beside you on a plane is someone who you will FOR SURE have to deal with for the rest of your life. On our search for a modern Rom-Com that ticks all our boxes brought us to the 2024 romantic comedy Upgraded, staring Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, and our queen Ma...

Mar 29, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 130

Let's Ruin A Wedding (Movie Recap, Anyone But You)

Rose was dying to watch Anyone But You for the podcast. A rom-com enemies to lovers feature two hot actors? This was right up our alley. However, while we usually lovingly drag movies over the coals, this movie we tie to train tracks. This movie really got us going. So buckle up and prepare, we are on our bullshit this episode. Hilarity ensues. Hope you enjoy!

Mar 22, 202455 minSeason 1Ep. 129

Men Should Prob Fear Women More (Movie Recap, You Get Me)

This episode we recap the wacky thriller You Get Me staring Bella Thorne and a grown man trying to pass for a teenage boy. When young guy finds the perfect window during his 24hr break up from his girlfriend to hook up with another girl, he gets what he deserves--an obsessed stalker who infiltrates his life, seduces his friends, and takes out anyone in the way. We aren't sure what the game plan is here, but it's pure girlboss energy, to be honest with you. This movie is so bad it's good. Don't m...

Mar 15, 202445 minEp. 128

Low-Key Sociopath Vibes (Movie Recap, Players)

This week we bring you a the 2024 Netflix original Players staring Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans Jr. We follow a group of friends who specialize in running small cons to trick unsuspecting strangers into sleeping with them. They find their match in a prestigious reporter who is the kind of man you freeze your eggs for. This is the first time that they are playing for keeps and they are committed to help their fellow group member land this guy. Are these people sociopaths? Maybe. But do they de...

Mar 08, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 127

It's Just Body Spray, But Okay (Movie Recap, Twilight)

We present to you, our magnum opus. Our work of art. What this podcast has been building to. The culmination of almost three years of honing our wit and banter, our ability to balance unserious with dark confessionals. We are here recapping your all time favorite movie, don't even lie, we know it's Twilight. If you listened to our Midnight Sun recap episode (ep 4) you are not allowed to bring receipts to this episode. We are different people than we were back then, maybe better...maybe worse. Ho...

Mar 01, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 126

Aren't You A Little Ashamed? (Movie Recap, Crossroads)

Buckle up, besties. We're going on a roadtrip down memory lane. This week we recap the 2002 movie Crossroads, staring Zoe Saldana, Terry Manning, and OFCOURSE Britney Spears. There's magic to these early 2000s movies that we wish we could bubble it up, wether it be reminiscing on the trauma that era imposed on us, or losing your V card to a felon...it's all fun and games until Dad flies in looking for you. Don't miss this hilarious recap of this coming of age story slash Britney Spears concert....

Feb 23, 20241 hrEp. 125

Fine, I'll Join Your Cult (Movie Recap, The Circle)

What if a nefarious tech company were ran by a charismatic and better looking version of Mark Zuckerberg (Tom Hanks). Terrifying, we know. But do you know what’s scarier than THAT? A cult that...actually makes a lot of good points. In this episode we recap The Circle, a 2017 thriller (we object to that classification, but okay), staring Emma Watson and Tom Hanks. How does an overly ambitious tech company get away with a sweeping ploy to surveil and monitor and influence the masses without conseq...

Feb 16, 202448 minEp. 124

Let's Talk About Sex, Baby (Movie Recap, A Nice Girl Like You)

What seemed to be a sweet rom-com staring Lucy Hale turned out to be a phallic filled charcuterie board of all things sex. You've been warned. This week we recap the 2020 Netflix original movie, A Nice Girl Like You. When sweet Lucy finds herself alone after her boyfriend humiliates her and gaslights her into thinking she is sexually inadequate, she embarks on an Eat Pray Love journey to unprude herself. The result is a slapstick, weird montage of a film that we had a HYSTERICAL time recapping. ...

Feb 09, 202436 minEp. 123

Built Like A Toe: The Travis Kelce Effect (Movie Recap, Queenpins)

You're in for a doozy. Who needs the FBI when the US Postal Service has a hunky inspector who's a legit federal agent? This week we recap the movie QueenPins, staring Kristin Belle. This is the story of how two suburban women let a couponing obsession spiral into insane criminal activities. This episodes is full of confessions and some hilarious insights from your never-too-serious hosts. Hope you enjoy!

Feb 02, 202449 minEp. 122

Welcome To The Matriarchy (Movie Recap, Barbie)

Settle in for a long one as we take several extra minutes dismantling the patriarchy (as one does). This week we are discussing the 2023 movie Barbie, staring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Or rather, Rose recaps the movie to Courtney who has thus far refused to watch it for no reason other than to ruin Rose's life. Anyway...join in on the hilarity as we examine this movie and the ways the patriarchy stole the story's power right at the very end.

Jan 26, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 121

Box of Secrets, Closet of Shame (Movie Recap, Role Play)

This week, we're recapping the 2023 movie "Role Play" with Kaley Cuoco and David Oyelowo. Ever wonder what we never ask male assassins? "How does he juggle it all?" But meet Emma, a suburban mom of two, trying to spice up her marriage and hide her secret life as an assassin. She's good at it, really good. One slip-up, and now her whole family's in a war with her former boss. Got a tranquilizer gun handy? You're gonna need one! Enjoy our hilarious and unpretentious movie recap and discussion that...

Jan 19, 202446 minEp. 120

Do It For The Buick (Movie Recap, No Hard Feelings)

What happens when a woman who is drop-dead gorgeous but totally dead-inside is put between a rock and hard place? Well--whatever the hell she needs to do for a Buick, that's what. No Hard Feelings (2023) was an unexpected blast of a movie. Jennifer Lawrence shows us a side (and many undersides) of her we haven't seen on film yet. When a wealthy couple offers her a free Buick in exchange for her to bring their son "out of his shell," she wastes no time playing the clumsiest game of seduction in h...

Jan 12, 202456 minEp. 119

This Movie Traumatized Us (Movie Recap, Saltburn)

Rose is opening the suggestion box just so you all can write in to Courtney and express how much this episode traumatized you BECAUSE IT TRAUMATIZED HER. The 2023 movie Saltburn is a dark and twisty tale that, in retrospect makes a lot of sense, but in the moment you wonder if this screenplay was meant to be posted on a forum under a pen name and never to be seen by the masses. Ah well, here it is. Our hilarious (because, duh, darkness brings out our funny) and entertaining recap slash discussio...

Jan 05, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 118

Dad’s Shed of Secrets (Movie Recap, Age of Adeline)

This week we recap the 2014 movie Age of Adeline, Staring Blake Lively and another guy whose name we can't pronounce. Also Harrison Ford! Join us as we have a blast discussing the events of the movie and wondering what the holidays are looking like for a woman who has a lot of awkward skeletons in her closet. Though they are nothing compared to what Daddy Ford is keeping in his shed of secrets.

Dec 22, 202350 minEp. 117

’Tis The Season... For Looting (Movie Recap, Leave The World Behind)

This week, Courtney begs Rose or ANYONE to say 'syke'. That's because former president Barack Obama (can we call you Barry?) produced a too-realistic movie about the end of the world called Leave The World Behind. In this episode, we let our paranoia and anxieties shoot through the stratosphere in our hilarious recap of this probably really serious movie (do we take anything serious?). Tune into our hilarious recap and don't forget to leave a review if you're enjoying our podcast.

Dec 15, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 116

The 90s Were a Time For Traumatizing (Movie Recap, May December)

Welcome back to Fiction Fixation! In this episode, we dive into May December, a thought-provoking film starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore. As always, we're your hosts, Courtney and Rose, here to bring you our unique blend of dark humor, insightful commentary, and pure entertainment. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through this emotionally charged movie as we dissect its intricate plot, explore the complex characters, and share our thoughts on the exceptional performances by Portman a...

Dec 08, 202359 minEp. 115
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