Movie poster with Ana standin in front of William who is in profile looking down at her as she looks toward the camera. Behind them, through a window framed by red curtains, is a view of Big Ben and other London landmarks. The title is below with the U styled to look like an airplain flying upwrards.
Rachel Amazon Prime, Meh, Movie, Rom-Com, Romance

UPGRADED (2024): Perhaps Not a First-Class Rom-Com, But Still Worth Flying Its Friendly Skies

Generally speaking, when a rom-com opens with a voiceover of someone expounding upon the merits of some esoteric piece of art, it’s waving a red flag of pretension and posturing; it wants you to know it’s not going to be one of those mindless rom-coms. While Upgraded (2024) definitely isn’t the exception that proves the … Continue reading UPGRADED (2024): Perhaps Not a First-Class Rom-Com, But Still Worth Flying Its Friendly Skies

Zoey with her hands raised palms up standing in front of Zach and Miles. The title is resting on her palms. Behind them is a college campus. Above are their names Josephine Langford, Drew Starkey, Archie Renaux. And then the tagline: Love is the one thing she can't outsmart.
Rachel Amazon Prime, Meh, Movie, Rom-Com, Romance

THE OTHER ZOEY (2023): It’s Not Good, And Yet I Mostly Don’t Regret Watching It.

The Other Zoey (2023) is not, even by mediocre rom-com standards, a particularly good movie, and yet I couldn't stop watching. Make of that what you will. It has a bajillion callbacks to rom-coms of yore, but it's unclear if people involved in making the movie have actually watched those movies or if the simply … Continue reading THE OTHER ZOEY (2023): It’s Not Good, And Yet I Mostly Don’t Regret Watching It.

Rachel Amazon Prime, Comedy, Comfortable, Distressing, Hulu, Meh, Movie, Netflix, Peacock, Rom-Com, Romance, YuleTubing

YOUR CHRISTMAS OR MINE 2 (2023); I HATE CHRISTMAS (ODIO IL NATALE) S2 (2022-2023); HOLIDAY IN THE VINEYARDS (2023); ROUND AND ROUND (2023); A CHRISTMAS FREQUENCY (2023): You Take the Good You Take the Bad…

This will be my last post for 2023, but I'll be back in the new year with fresh reviews. A huge thank you to all of you for reading and supporting Chronically Streaming!! Happy New Year! YOUR CHRISTMAS OR MINE 2 (2023) I HATE CHRISTMAS SEASON 2 (2023) HOLIDAY IN THE VINEYARDS (2023) ROUND AND … Continue reading YOUR CHRISTMAS OR MINE 2 (2023); I HATE CHRISTMAS (ODIO IL NATALE) S2 (2022-2023); HOLIDAY IN THE VINEYARDS (2023); ROUND AND ROUND (2023); A CHRISTMAS FREQUENCY (2023): You Take the Good You Take the Bad…

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

L to R: EXmas: Split screen of Ali against a green background and Graham against a red background. Both have their arms crossed and backs to each other. Title across middle and tear down center. Actors names at top. ROYAL RENDEZVOUS: Title across top. Leads in center almost kissing. Behind them is a split background of LA and large house in Ireland. MARRIED BY MISTAKE: Title across top. Three leads in center all looking confused and unhappy.
Rachel Amazon Prime, Comedy, Distressing, Meh, Movie, Peacock, Rom-Com, YuleTubing

EXmas (2023), ROYAL RENDEZVOUS (2023), MARRIED BY MISTAKE (2023): Rom-Coms That Range From Decent-ish to OhHellNo—But Not in That Order

EXmas (2023) ROYAL RENDEZVOUS (2023) MARRIED BY MISTAKE (2023) EXmas (2023) In the spirit of giving and the YuleTubing season, I was going to open my heart and say, To each their own. Find your own bliss, bish. Watch what makes you happy and I will not judgeth—out loudeth. But, lo, I watched EXmas (2023) … Continue reading EXmas (2023), ROYAL RENDEZVOUS (2023), MARRIED BY MISTAKE (2023): Rom-Coms That Range From Decent-ish to OhHellNo—But Not in That Order

Mavis is a short blue dress with her arms up by her head, elbows pointed out, wind blowing her skirt. She's on a rooftop. The title is above her head.
Rachel Binge Watch, Comedy, Comfortable, Drama, Netflix, Rom-Com, Romance, Series

SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST (2023- ): Funny, Smart, Slightly Bawdy, Touching, Relevant, AND Includes Genetically Blessed Faces!

Survival of the Thickest (2023) is a good thing to pop on when you’re looking for something to watch that’s life-affirming, slightly bawdy, smart, funny, and touching, and that also reminds you that it doesn’t always have to be the corporate bros or alabaster girly-os who are doing the winning at life. The first episode … Continue reading SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST (2023- ): Funny, Smart, Slightly Bawdy, Touching, Relevant, AND Includes Genetically Blessed Faces!

Eliza standing in the middle holding a boombox over her head while Dan and Rich stand on either side in the background. The title is across the top.
Rachel Comedy, Meh, Movie, Peacock, Rom-Com

WHY CAN’T MY LIFE BE A ROM COM (2023): Has the Right Elements, But Doesn’t Know What To Do With Them

I was going to start this review with some witty rejoinder about how this movie didn't need to be so damn long, but it turns out its runtime is only an hour and twenty-five minutes, which I guess says a lot all by itself.  I have mixed emotions about Why Can't My Life Be a … Continue reading WHY CAN’T MY LIFE BE A ROM COM (2023): Has the Right Elements, But Doesn’t Know What To Do With Them