Grumpy Old Men
{4.5/5} “‘Moron.’ ‘Putz.’” Grumpy Old Men, released in 1993 John and Max have been neghbours for years. They’re sort of friends and sort of not. They both like to go ice fishing in the winter. When a dazzling woman moves in across the street, they both fall for her. While Ariel likes Max, she’s more […]
Uncle Buck
{5/5} “What’s your record for consecutive questions asked?” Uncle Buck, released in 1989 Cindy’s father had a heart attack so she and her husband Bob are going back home. They had trouble finding someone to look after their kids, so they asked Bob’s brother Buck. They were reluctant to ask him, since he doesn’t know […]
Honor Society
{5/5} “A flyer’s like a tweet that ruins the environment.” Honor Society, released in 2022 Honor doesn’t reveal her real self to the world. She pretends to be interested in what everyone else is interested in. She hangs out with popular girls because that’s the best she can do. She’s a high school senior, and […]
Bridesmaids
{5/5} “Mom… you’re not an alcoholic.’ ‘Only because I’ve never had a drink.’” Bridesmaids, released in 2011 Annie and Lillian have been best friends forever. When Lillian gets engaged Annie agrees to be her maid of honour. At the engagement party, Annie feels like she has to give a second speech after Helen, who hasn’t […]
Welcome to Me
{5/5} “I have a prepared statement.” Welcome to Me, relesaed in 2014 Alice gets disability because of her borderline personality disorder but she has to go to a therapist. When she wins $86 million in the lottery she tells him she’s still going to see him, but she’s going off her meds. When she runs […]
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar
{4.5/5} “‘To me, a woman named Trish is a woman you can count on.’ ‘Really has her act together. Athletic, natural.’” Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, released in 2021 Barb and Star lose their jobs at a department store when it closes. They are unsure where they might get another job, as […]
Futurama (season 3)
{5/5} “Fry, stop interfering in history. I don’t want to have to memorize a lot of new kings when I get back.” Futurama season 3, aired in 2001-02 When some worms infest Fry’s body and improve it, he’s finally able to articulate his feelings for Leela. After having met at the Titantic disaster, Amy and […]
Young Adult
{4.5/5} “‘Sorry, but I think we went to high school together.’ ‘At the same time?’” Young Adult, released in 2011 Mavis is a young adult author who lives in the big city. She’s trying to write a new novel but keeps getting distracted. She gets a baby announcement from her old friend Buddy and decides […]
Futurama (season 2)
{5/5} “‘The United States is part of the world.’ ‘Wow, I have been gone a long time.’” — Leela & Fry Futurama season 2, aired in 1999-2000 When Bender sells his body because the price of titanium goes up, he comes to regret it. When Professor Farnsworth turns 150, he decides since he doesn’t have […]
I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore
{5/5} “It’s not your lawn tiger.” I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore, released in 2017 Ruth is a normal person who’s always running into people who are doing absurdly terrible things. Her house gets robbed — it seems like she forgot to lock her door. She does have one close friend, and […]