Claire and Mason crossing a river as something explodes behind them and a helicopter flies overhead. He has a handgun in his hand an larger gun strapped to his back. She is holding her phone. The text has the main actors' names across the top and then reads: FROM THE DIRECTOR OF TAKEN, FREELANCE "RETIREMENT DIDN'T SUIT HIM."
Rachel Agony, Comedy, Cringe Watch, Hulu, Movie

FREELANCE (2023): My Eyeballs May Never Forgive Me

First and foremost, I’d like to apologize to my eyeballs for making them watch all one hour and forty-eight minutes of Freelance (2023). Were they more litigious, I’m sure they would sue me for all the damages they suffered from rolling so wildly that they nearly fell out of my head. Please forgive me, dear … Continue reading FREELANCE (2023): My Eyeballs May Never Forgive Me

Kaley Cuoco and David Oyelowo standing next to each other in front of green background with a crosshairs on it. She is holding a gun pointing down and he is rolding a red rose. The title is in yellow letters acorss their chests. The tag line at the bottom says EVERY COUPLE HAS THEIR SECRETS.
Rachel Amazon Prime, Comedy, Cringe Watch, Distressing, Movie

ROLE PLAY (2023): Taking a Nap Might Be More Exciting Than Watching This Movie

This may be hard to believe, given the ratio of snark to non-snark words on this site, but I often start watching a movie, realize that it’s just Not Good At All, and decide it’s better to back away slowly than to hack at it with my proverbial Sword of Snark. And that’s exactly what … Continue reading ROLE PLAY (2023): Taking a Nap Might Be More Exciting Than Watching This Movie

Thea and Jashan sitting next to each other at a dinner table looking toward each other. She is in traditional Norwegian clothing and he is in traditional Indian clothing. the title is across the center with a small chili with a sprig of holly coming out the top.
Rachel Comedy, Cringe Watch, Meh, Movie, Netflix, Rom-Com, Romance, YuleTubing

CHRISTMAS AS USUAL (2023): A Potentially Good Story Crushed Under the Weight of Cultural Stereotypes

Christmas as Usual (Så var det jul igjen) (2023) has all the potential to be a really lovely story about one Norwegian family's journey to reassess and stretch their understanding of cultural traditions and norms in order to accommodate and welcome someone new into their fold. But no. That's not at all what happens. Instead, … Continue reading CHRISTMAS AS USUAL (2023): A Potentially Good Story Crushed Under the Weight of Cultural Stereotypes

Jesse Buckley in the front with her hand on her cheeck, her pinky bandaged. Riz Ahmed and Jeremy Allen White are behind her, both with half their faces cut off. The background is teal and the title letters are white.
Rachel AppleTV, Cringe Watch, Distressing, Drama, Movie, Romance, Sci-Fi

FINGERNAILS (2023): You Could Find More Depth & Coherency in a Magic Eight Ball’s Responses Than This Movie

CW: Body mutilation What the shit? More like Fingernails (2023) on a chalkboard, you know what I’m saying?! Oh, for sure this sci-fi romantic movie, which pontificates on the question on the knowability of love and attempts to satirize humankind's pursuits to quantify and engineer it will have its audience. But for me? It felt … Continue reading FINGERNAILS (2023): You Could Find More Depth & Coherency in a Magic Eight Ball’s Responses Than This Movie

Rachel Comedy, Cringe Watch, Distressing, Movie, Netflix

NO HARD FEELINGS (2023): A Movie I Mistakenly Watched

Oh, but I do have some hard feelings about this movie! So many, in fact. The entire time I was watching No Hard Feelings (2023) I could imagine all the Reply Guys—with their snarling pent-up energy—just waiting to whip out their keyboards to remind us about age of consent laws, which make it "totally legal" … Continue reading NO HARD FEELINGS (2023): A Movie I Mistakenly Watched

From L to R poster for Love Is in the Air: Dana and William sitting on a dock with the Cesna in the background. Her arms are around his neck in a loving embrace. The title is at the bottom in white cursive. A ROYAL IN PARADISE POSTER: Alexander standing behind Olivia as she holds a notebook and pen. Behind them is an orange and purple sunset. the title and the principal actors names are above. MOVING ON POSTER: Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda holding a flare gun. The title is below and their names above. Tagline: "It's never too late to get even." From the director of GRANDMA and IT'S ABOUT A BOY. WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT POSTER: Zoe and Kaz sitting beside each other and behind them in a decorative design are other characters from the movie. The title is below.
Rachel Amazon Prime, Comedy, Comfortable, Cringe Watch, Hulu, Movie, Netflix, Rom-Com, Romance

Short Reviews: LOVE IS IN THE AIR (2023); A ROYAL IN PARADISE (2023); MOVING ON (2022); WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (2022)

LOVE IS IN THE AIR (2023) A ROYAL IN PARADISE (2023) MOVING ON (2022) WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (2022) LOVE IS IN THE AIR (2023) This is, sadly, a snoozefest. You know I am always on the lookout for middle-of-the-road, mediocre-ish rom-coms to scratch that comfort-watch itch, and while I wouldn't say … Continue reading Short Reviews: LOVE IS IN THE AIR (2023); A ROYAL IN PARADISE (2023); MOVING ON (2022); WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (2022)

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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)