Ezra, Amira and their parents sitting their living room together. Text: the main Jonah Hill, Lauren London, David Duchovny, Nia Long, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Eddie Murphy. Directed by Kenya Barris, Written by Jonah Hill & Kenya Barris. YOU PEOPLE. Opposites attract, families don't.
Rachel Comedy, Distressing, Movie, Netflix, Rom-Com, Romance

YOU PEOPLE (2023): This Didn’t Go The Way I Thought It Would

You know the expression, You can't see the forest for the trees? Well, this movie feels like You can't see the plot or the point for the dated jokes and in-your-face attempts at humor. While You People has the potential to raise some interesting points about race and relationships in America through the guise of … Continue reading YOU PEOPLE (2023): This Didn’t Go The Way I Thought It Would

Promotional poster Josh Duhamel in an off-white wedding tuxedo, his hair a mess and dirt on his face. Jennifer Lopez with a shotgun over her shoulder, also with dirt on her face in a champagne wedding dress. Text: Prime Video. Jennifer Lopez Josh Duhamel. Shotgun Wedding.
Rachel Amazon Prime, Comedy, Distressing, Movie, Rom-Com

SHOTGUN WEDDING (2023): I Want An Annulment

Here's a list of things you could do instead of watching all 1 hour and 41 minutes of Shotgun Wedding. Ha! No! Obviously, I'm kidding. I would almost never tell you to absolutely not watch a relatively lackluckster action rom-com. I'll leave that decision up to you and your distraction needs. I will, however, spend … Continue reading SHOTGUN WEDDING (2023): I Want An Annulment

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Shortish Reviews Of: TICKET TO PARADISE (2022); THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING (2022); DARBY AND THE DEAD (2022); HOW TO PLEASE A WOMAN (2022)

TICKET TO PARADISE (2022) THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING (2022) DARBY AND THE DEAD (2022) HOW TO PLEASE A WOMAN (2022) TICKET TO PARADISE (2022) First of all, and I really need to get this off my chest, they have a character graduating from a four-year college in the United States and planning … Continue reading Shortish Reviews Of: TICKET TO PARADISE (2022); THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING (2022); DARBY AND THE DEAD (2022); HOW TO PLEASE A WOMAN (2022)

Ginny and Georgia laying on their stomachs with arms crossed in front of them, looking skeptically at each other. Title is above them.
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GINNY & GEORGIA S2: Stomps Out the GILMORE GIRLS Comparisons, Gets Darker, Messier, More Interesting

CW: Self-harm, depression, disordered eating, domestic violence, gun violence. I like the way the second season of Ginny and Georgia, whether intentionally or not, crushes any remaining tired comparisons to the Gilmore Girls under it's heel like some discarded chili cheese fries from Luke's Diner. This season also dispenses with cute hideouts behind loose floorboards … Continue reading GINNY & GEORGIA S2: Stomps Out the GILMORE GIRLS Comparisons, Gets Darker, Messier, More Interesting

Miriam and Karl sitting at a low table in front a green store front eating food with chopsticks.
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SACHERTORTE (2022): A Scrumptious Surprise of a Movie

This movie is like discovering you have one more of your favorite treats left than you thought. Or, it's like trying a variation of your favorite treat and realizing it's even more delicious than you thought possible. Whatever. My similes may not be watertight, but watching Sachertorte is definitely a delight. To a large degree, … Continue reading SACHERTORTE (2022): A Scrumptious Surprise of a Movie