Promo image for movie Sierra is wearing a designer red outfit with large sleeves. Jake is in plaid. They are in front of Christmas trees and ski lodges. Lindsay Lohan has top billing. The title is below them and the tagline THIS HOLIDAY SEASON FALL FOR THE UNEXPECTED.
Rachel Meh, Movie, Netflix, Rom-Com, Romance, YuleTubing

FALLING FOR CHRISTMAS (2022): Seeing Is Believing

Falling for Christmas has a whisper of a moment where I thought it would be a self-aware farce, but then it quickly descends into much more maudlin territory with rice paper thin characters, lead actors with less chemistry than a soggy newspaper, mostly half-assed performances, and one incredibly creepy Santa. That said, it does follow … Continue reading FALLING FOR CHRISTMAS (2022): Seeing Is Believing

The series cast from above while they sit in chairs and look up. The background is orange. The text says the title in white and a Netflix series.
Rachel Binge Watch, Bliss, Comedy, Comfortable, Drama, Netflix, Romance, Series

HEARTBREAK HIGH (2022): Is an Inclusive, Warm, Funny, and Insightful Series

Regrets, I have few. In this case I regret that I didn't start watching the Australian show Heartbreak High (2022- ) sooner. This inclusive, warm, funny, relatable series about a group of teens dealing with sex, relationships, school, parents, parties, and all the shit that society throws at them is a joy to immerse yourself … Continue reading HEARTBREAK HIGH (2022): Is an Inclusive, Warm, Funny, and Insightful Series

Five Garvey sisters posing with a hearse that says Just Dead in the back window. Eva, Grace, Bibi, and Ursula are posed around the car and dressed in black. Becka is wearing a red sweater and sitting on top with her arms open wide. Above are the words BAD SISTERS. Family. It's a killer.
Rachel AppleTV, Binge Watch, Bliss, Comedy, Drama, Series

BAD SISTERS (2022): An Exquisitely Good Show

CW: Some episodes have flashing lights. All episodes have gaslighting and abuse. Bad Sisters is an exquisitely good series filled with the darkest humor, dazzling writing, a pitch perfect soundtrack, excellent acting, delicious characters, and a deeply cathartic ending. That said, you should be forewarned that, because it's so well done, it may make your … Continue reading BAD SISTERS (2022): An Exquisitely Good Show

Sara and Luci standing together. Sara looks freaked out and Luci is covering her mouth with one hand and showing her glittering ring with the other. Below it says Don't Blame KARMA!!
Rachel Comedy, Comfortable, Meh, Movie, Netflix, Rom-Com, Spanish

DON’T BLAME KARMA! (¿QUE CULPA TIENE EL KARMA?) (2022): A Perfectly Fine Distraction

Look, you have to go into ¿Qué culpa tiene el karma? (Don't Blame Karma) with every ounce of your incredulity suspended. I mean, let's be honest, it's probably getting quite the workout these days, so what's the harm in giving it a little hour and twenty-five minute rest so you can enjoy this movie more? … Continue reading DON’T BLAME KARMA! (¿QUE CULPA TIENE EL KARMA?) (2022): A Perfectly Fine Distraction

Fakes promo image. Becca in a pink coat, bucket hat and sunglasses, smiling while pointing to Zoe who is in a brown coat, bucket hat and is looking straight ahead. Behind them are images of fake IDs. Below it says: FAKE IT 'TIL YOU MAKE IT.
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FAKES Season 1 (2022): A Sincerely Good Series

Watching all ten episodes of Fakes will likely leave you with some trust issues, but you can believe me when I say it's entirely worth it. The Canadian series—which recounts the story of two high school best friends accidentally-on-purpose building a huge fake-ID empire—doesn't move at the frenetic pace of a lot of Netflix shows, … Continue reading FAKES Season 1 (2022): A Sincerely Good Series