Get Your Eyes On This
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat should you watch? Fun talk about what's hot and what's not in TV, movies and pop culture.
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Reacting to Halston, Story of Late Night, Amy Tan's Unintended Memoir and All For One
May 30, 2021 15:24 - 48 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode hosts Helen and Niall discuss the Halston biopic on Netflix and Ewan McGregor's performance. Then they discuss The Story of Late Night, a CNN special limited series. Lastly, Niall talks about his history with cycling and the sort-of-documentary All For One, the story of GreenEdge, Australia's first ProTour cycling team.
Reacting to The Serpent, Without a Trace, Spiderman: Far From Home and Stanby Movies
May 09, 2021 16:19 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBThis week your podcast hosts Helen and Niall react to The Serpent on Netflix, Without a Trace, Spiderman: Far From Home, and Standby. Note: there are light spoilers throughout! Questions to think about: How many CEOs are sociopaths? Why are Marvel movies so much better than DC movies? Is the father's character in Without a Trace justified in his actions? Is Standby stuck in an Ireland of the past? Make sure you subscribe to the Get Your Eyes On This podcast so you don't miss an episode...
Reacting to Call My Agent (All Seasons), Sound of Metal and Big Little Women
April 11, 2021 16:31 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode we talk about Call My Agent, from Season 1 to Season 4: What makes this Paris-based agency show such a gem? The Sound of Metal: A captivating look into the deaf community, available to watch on Hoopla. Big Little Women, a moving Taiwanese movie featuring a multi-generational family's interwoven stories after the death of their estranged father. Last: Check out this Marvin Gaye video mentioned at the end of the podcast https://youtu.be/xdDSqxVyyyY
Reacting to Vanishing at Cecil Hotel, Behind Her Eyes, Pretend It's a City and A Star Is Born
March 14, 2021 16:42 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBLet's talk Netflix! This week Helen and Niall discuss Crime Scene The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel including the original Medium article on the story. Next they talk about the at-first compelling and then disappointing Behind Her Eyes on Netflix. Then they move on to Pretend It's A City with Fran Lebowitz directed by Martin Scorscese. Final movie: a chat about A Star Is Born with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga and why Crazy Heart was probably a better movie.
Reacting to Firefly Lane, The Nightstalker and The Ripper, and Emma (2019)
February 15, 2021 15:39 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBA discussion about the themes and setting of Firefly Lane, Netflix's latest hit. Then, Helen and Niall discuss The Nightstalker and The Ripper and what makes them fascinating (or not) and problematic. Last up is Emma from 2020, a beautifully directed Jane Austen film.
Reacting to The Dig, Me Before You and Patrick Melrose
February 07, 2021 17:29 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week Helen and Niall react to Netflix movie The Dig, starring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes. Next up for review is Me Before You, with Emilia Clarke and Sam Clafin. Then, it's on to a discussion of Patrick Melrose, played by Benedict Cumberbatch...and his amazing voice. Helen's YouTube channel: Shrimpy McGee youtube.com/c/ShrimpyMcGee
Reacting to Bridgerton, Normal People, What We Do In The Shadows (Season 1 and 2)
January 30, 2021 17:09 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this week's episode Helen and Niall talk about the good and bad of Shonda Rhimes' Bridgerton, Normal People, and What We Do In The Shadows with the amazing Matt Berry. Helen's YouTube Channel: Shrimpy McGee youtube.com/c/ShrimpyMcGee
Reacting to Dash & Lily, Virgin River Season 2, The Golden Girl, and Juliet, Naked
December 13, 2020 16:21 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBDash & Lily is a new Christmas series from Netflix. Helen and Niall talk about why it's a must-watch. Virgin River, also a Netflix series, is in its second season. Next up is The Golden Girl, a boxing documentary, and last is another Netflix offering (at least in Canada) starring Ethan Hawke called Juliet, Naked. Virgin River, 14:00-ish minutes The Golden Girl 30:00-ish minutes Juliet, Naked 37:00 ish minutes Helen's YouTube channel is Shrimpy McGee.
The Queen's Gambit Vs. The Crown Season 4. Where Did The Crown Go Wrong?
November 29, 2020 17:19 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBOn this podcast, Helen and Niall discuss the Queen's Gambit and The Crown, Season 4. Skip ahead to 24:00 -ish for The Crown. The Queen's Gambit has an amazing cast, and Helen almost didn't watch it because of the title and the thumbnail image Netflix used. The Crown, Season 4, introduces the hotly anticipated Princess Diana. However, this season fell flat in a few key ways, but thrilled in others. Get Your Eyes On This is a podcast dedicated to Netflix movie and TV show picks. Your hosts ...
Reacting to Holidate, Enola Holmes, American Murderer, Zodiac on Netflix
November 14, 2020 16:09 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBDo you love listening to movie and TV show reviews? Toronto-based journalists Helen and Niall react to Holidate, Enola Holmes, American Murderer and Zodiac, all on Netflix. Your hosts delve into the Emma Roberts movie Holidate. Is this better than the Hallmark movies that come out this time of year? Definitely. Then it's on to Enola Holmes featuring Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Helena Bonham Carter in a modern twist on the Sherlock Holmes universe. Niall discusses the grim true...
Derry Girls (From A Northern Ireland Perspective), Borg Vs. McEnroe, The Speed Cubers, Love Guaranteed on Netflix
September 20, 2020 15:59 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBNiall discusses Derry Girls from a Northern/North of Ireland Irish Perspective (he's from Donegal and used to visit regularly during the time of Derry Girls). Plus, the showdown of Borg Versus McEnroe, the beauty of The Speed Cubers documentary and reacting to Love, Guaranteed, a true Hallmark style movie.
Love On The Spectrum, Selling Sunset Season 3, Brooklyn 99
August 23, 2020 19:33 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBStop and give our podcast a listen! Spoilers abound in this episode. Two married Toronto journalists, Helen and Niall, talk about new Netflix shows including Love on The Spectrum, Selling Sunset Season 3 and Brooklyn 99.
Reacting To Unsolved Mysteries, Selling Sunset, Dr. Foster and Counterpunch on Netflix
August 03, 2020 19:42 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBNiall and Helen discuss Netflix's revival of Unsolved Mysteries, in particular the French nobleman who disappeared. Next up is a look at Selling Sunset (Seasons 1 and 2) in anticipation of upcoming Season 3. Then, why Dr. Foster is a compelling melodrama with soap opera tendencies. And lastly, what happened to boxing as a sport that was so embedded in popular culture? Enter Counterpunch, a documentary that delves into the modern world of boxing and what happened to its status.
Reacting To Eurovision (Will Farrell and Rachel McAdams), #BlackAF, Phantom Thread, Space Force, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmitdt: Kimmy vs. The Reverend
July 05, 2020 15:29 - 47 minutes - 21.5 MBJoin Helen and Niall on Get Your Eyes On This as they discuss the Eurovision movie from Will Ferrell that's on Netflix, Kenya Barris' #BlackAF, Phantom Thread, Space Force and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmitdt: Kimmy vs. The Reverend. Twitter: @helenrac @niallcmcgee
Reacting to Succession (Season 1), Rectify, Dating Around (Season 2)
June 21, 2020 18:27 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this podcast Helen and Niall weigh in on the huge HBO hit Succession, Season 1. Here's what the writers got right, but how they did a disservice to the women on the show. Then it's on to the sleepy, fascinating Rectify. Lastly, why Dating Around (Season 2) on Netflix is like a light, fluffy but ultimately forgettable snack....that's still worth watching. Tweet us at @helenrac @NiallCMcGee
Reacting to Never Have I Ever, Virgin River and the New Seinfeld Netflix Special
May 24, 2020 16:44 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBHelen and Niall react to Mindy Kaling's latest show, Never Have I Ever, and discuss the Hallmark Movie-style show that is called Virgin River, and lastly, the New Seinfeld Netflix special. Please remember to SUBSCRIBE to our podcast!
Reacting to Love, Wedding, Repeat, Unorthodox and After Life on Netflix
May 10, 2020 16:54 - 41 minutes - 19 MBThis week, Helen and Niall react to the Netflix movie starring Olivia Munn called Love, Wedding, Repeat. They also dig into Unorthodox (Why isn't Luzer Twersky in this movie?), and Ricky Gervais' After Life (Season 2). Helen's YouTube channel is Shrimpy McGee: youtube.com/shrimpymcgee
Reacting to Tiger King, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Terrace House 2019-2020
April 18, 2020 19:59 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBCan't get enough of Tiger King on Netflix? Join us as we discuss Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin and all the key players in this docuseries that everyone in Covid-19 Quarantine seems to be watching. Next us we discuss the endlessly funny Curb Your Enthusiasm, another self-isolation hit. And then, Helen makes a case once again for watching Terrace House, simply the best (Japanese) reality show ever.
Reacting to Love is Blind, The Stranger, Shrill Season 2
March 08, 2020 16:20 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBThis week we talk about Love Is Blind, the new hit show on Netflix. Also everyone is talking about The Stranger, but we don't think it's that good. Lastly, Shrill Season 2 with Aidy Bryant isn't as brilliant as the first one. Helen's YouTube channel youtube.com/ShrimpyMcGee
Reacting to Joker, Miss Americana, Tell Me Who I Am, Little Women (BBC Version), Two Lovers
February 16, 2020 16:57 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBJoin Helen and Niall as they react to Joaquin's virtuoso performance in Joker for which he won an Oscar. Also, a look at Miss Americana featuring Taylor Smith. Tell Me Who I Am is a disturbing documentary. Is it believable? Is it entertainment? Little Women from 2017 is stunning and worth watching even though Greta Gerwig's version is the one getting all the press right now. Lastly, Two Lovers is one of Joaquin Phoenix' older films that is the perfect indie movie, also starring Gwyneth Paltr...
Cheer on Netflix, A Beautiful Lie (an Australian show) and The Player
January 26, 2020 16:19 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBWhat makes Cheer on Netflix so compelling? We react to Cheer and its look into the cheerleading subculture of the U.S., and discuss some of the controversy around the series. Next up is A Beautiful Lie, available on the CBC Gem App here in Canada. This series is a modern take on Anna Karenina, one of the foremost novels in history. We also wonder why Australian series don't get as much love as they should here in North America. Lastly, the 90s film The Player. It's aged badly, but is it stil...
Reacting to You (Season 2), The Witcher, Swingers and Whether Disney Plus is Worth It
January 04, 2020 19:20 - 48 minutes - 22 MBThis week Helen and Niall discuss whether Disney Plus, the new streaming service is worth the money. They also review You Season 2 starring Penn Badgley, and The Witcher starring Henry Cavill, and they take a walk down memory lane and react to Swingers with Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau. Helen's YouTube Channel: Shrimpy McGee youtube.com/c/ShrimpyMcGee
Reacting to Marriage Story, Morning Show, Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2010, Talented Mr. Ripley
December 14, 2019 17:40 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBThanks for listening to Get Your Eyes On This, a podcast about what's new on Netflix and TV. This week Helen Racanelli and Niall McGee react to Marriage Story, a meditation on divorce, Morning Show, a meditation on Matt Lauer and Ann Curry, Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2010 and The Talented Mr. Ripley.Please leave a rating and subscribe! Helen's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/ShrimpyMcGee
Reacting to The Crown (Season 3), Terrace House: Opening Doors and Some Kind of Wonderful
December 01, 2019 17:53 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBWelcome to the Get Your Eyes On This podcast! Helen Racanelli and Niall McGee get into their feelings about The Crown Season 3 starring Olivia Coleman, Tobias Menzies and Helena Bonham Carter. Next up is Terrace House Opening Doors starring the famous couple Sean aka Shion and Tsubasa along with the awesome commentator cast. Last up is John Hughes' Some Kind Of Wonderful with Eric Stoltz and Mary Stuart Masterson. Helen's YouTube channel: Shrimpy McGee https://www.youtube.com/c/ShrimpyMc...
Reacting to Last Christmas, The Crown (Season 1) and Holiday in the Wild
November 17, 2019 19:20 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBThe holiday movie season has begun and this week Helen and Niall delve into the big-screen "Christmas Movie of the Decade," (or at least how its marketing has billed it): Last Christmas, featuring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding. Next up with take a look back at Season 1 of the Crown, which gives you lots of time to catch up on Season 3 of the Crown in a future episode with us (be sure to subscribe!). Last of all, it's Netflix's answer to Hallmark Christmas movies with Holiday in the Wild, a...
Let It Snow, The Kominsky Method (Season 2), The King and Meet The Parents
November 10, 2019 16:53 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBHalloween is over...so that means it's Christmastime! This week we react to the new Christmas movie Let It Snow, The Kominsky Method's second season, Timothee Chalamet in The King, and a throwback to Meet The Parents. Thanks everyone for listening to the podcast Get Your Eyes On This, where Helen and Niall follow the latest and greatest on Netflix and beyond. Don't forget to subscribe, and please leave a rating.
Reacting to Mindy Kaling's Four Weddings and a Funeral, Justice League, Abducted in Plain Sight and Lincoln Lawyer
October 27, 2019 18:30 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week on Get Your Eyes On This we react to Mindy Kaling's Four Weddings and a Funeral miniseries from Hulu, the Justice League movie and Henry Cavill's furry moobs, and Lincoln Lawyer with Matthew McConaughey. Let us know what you think by tweeting us: @helenrac or @GetYourEyesOn Helen's YouTube channel is Shrimpy McGee: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShrimpyMcGee
Reacting to El Camino (The Breaking Bad movie), The Politician, Schitt's Creek S5, They'll Love Me When I'm Dead and Beverly Hills Cop 1 and 2
October 13, 2019 15:01 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBNiall and Helen talk about El Camino (The Breaking Bad movie), The Politician, Schitt's Creek S5, They'll Love Me When I'm Dead and Beverly Hills Cop 1 and 2. Let's dive into all kinds of fresh Netflix offerings (El Camino and The Politician and Schitt's Creek season 5), older content (a documentary about Orson Welles called They'll Love Me When I'm Dead). And last but NEVER least, the masterpieces that are the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, courtesy of Eddie Murphy. Talk to us on Twitte...
Between Two Ferns on Netflix is Sorta Funny, Abominable is a Fun Movie, Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Crashing is a Riot, Flowers S2 is a Delight
September 29, 2019 22:32 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBWe delve into Zach Galifianakis' Between Two Ferns made us laugh (but fell down in some parts), Abominable...should you take your kids to the movie theatre or wait for it to come out on digital? The Emmys just happened and Phoebe Waller-Bridge won big for Fleabag, so we look at her first TV show, Crashing. It's on Netflix and it's great. We also watch Will Sharpe's Season 2 of Flowers. Uneven but still brilliant.
Flowers on Netflix is Superb, Below Deck Med Season 4 is Awesome, Hysteria the Def Leppard Documentary is Brilliant
September 14, 2019 18:53 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBThis episode Helen and Niall chat about Will Sharpe's Flowers on Netflix, which is superb. It stars Olivia Colman. Helen is enjoying Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4, and Niall watches and comments on Hysteria, the Def Leppard Documentary and the genius that is Mutt Lange, Shania Twain's ex-husband. Twitter: @helenrac @getyoureyeson
Our Four Weddings and a Funeral Deep Dive: Is This the Best Rom Com Ever?
September 01, 2019 19:08 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBThis episode of Get Your Eyes on This is all and only about Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) that made Hugh Grant a star. It's Niall's favourite movie, but it doesn't even crack Helen's top 10. How has it held up? Get in touch on Twitter: @GetYourEyesOn and @HelenRac
Fleabag is Superb, Mission Impossible Fallout is Awful, Glow Season 3 is the Best Yet, The Saint Still Holds Up
August 25, 2019 20:39 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBLots of spoilers in this episode about Fleabag, which is brilliant. A very brief mention of why Mission Impossible Fallout is terrible (except for Henry Cavill). Glow Season 3 with Marc Maron is the best season yet and this show keeps getting better. The Saint still holds up as a smart movie with lots of chemistry between Elizabeth Shue and Val Kilmer. Let us know what you think! @helenrac and @getyoureyeson
Destination Wedding is Smart and Charming, Spy Who Dumped Me is Hilarious, and Almost Famous Divides Us
August 11, 2019 16:11 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBIt's Amazon Prime video time! Destination Wedding featuring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder was savaged in the press, but we liked its snappy dialogue and mature realness. The Spy Who Dumped me features Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon (and a very appealing Sam Heughan). It's a really fun summer girls' caper action movie, watch it! Almost Famous with Jason Lee and Kate Hudson is rewatchable (according to Niall) and the worst (according to Helen). Here's why they disagree on it. Also, are their te...
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello Photo Controversy, Why Edge of Seventeen is Superb, Fear of 13 is a Thrilling Prison Doc
August 04, 2019 14:58 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this podcast we discuss Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello and whether they hired a photographer in Miami to take paparazzi-style shots of them. Here's a link to Helen's YouTube video on the subject: "SHAWN MENDES AND CAMILA CABELLO RELATIONSHIP IS A PR STUNT? (And they hired a photographer?) https://youtu.be/5zALm_CDFQM We also delve into Edge of Seventeen, a landmark coming-of-age movie that's on Netflix. Here's why. Next up for review is Fear of 13 and why Niall thinks it's an amazing, ...
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello Update, Top Gun 2 Trailer Reaction, Top Gun, Schitt's Creek, Dogtown and Z Boys
July 21, 2019 15:33 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBShawn Mendes and Camila Cabello ARE actually a couple! Also, our reaction to the brand new Top Gun 2 Trailer, a deep dig into Top Gun, also our take on Emmy-nominated Canadian show Schitt's Creek, and the documentary Dogtown and Z Boys.
The Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello Relationship? How Lost in Translation Holds Up, Carpool Karaoke and Why Vocal Coach Tristan Paredes is Awesome
July 06, 2019 16:45 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBAre Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello really in a relationship or are they playing us? Let's go through the photographic evidence and decide. This week, aside from talking A LOT about Shawn Mendes, we discuss how Sofia Coppola's Lost In Translation stands up and why Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray make this movie magic. James Corden's Carpool Karaoke is lots of fun. And lastly, if you love to hear singing (who doesn't?) this is why thoughtful vocal coach YouTuber Tristan Paredes channel is ...
Senorita video with Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello is SMOKING, Indigo Traveller on YouTube is a must-watch, Toast of London still funny and Secret Life of Pets is SO good
June 29, 2019 15:42 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBThe new "Senorita" music video by Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes is a sexy summer jam with a smoking hot video to match. This is film-making magic, people! We talk about Indigo Traveller and why his off-the-beaten path YouTube videos are so compelling, here's his channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXulruMI7BHj3kGyosNa0jA Next up is Toast of London and why it's so funny, and a delve into Secret Life of Pets 2...so cute! Shout out to Niall's cousin's son, the brilliant Conor Mc Allis...
MIB International is Fun, Black Mirror Striking Vipers is just OK, Last Breath is SO Moving
June 16, 2019 15:52 - 43 minutes - 20 MBSPOILER ALERT We were invited to a pre-screening of Men In Black International, starting Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson. This is what we thought of it. Black Mirror season 5 is out now and we watch Striking Vipers starring Anthony Mackie. The premise is amazing and the acting is great, but this new season fails to deliver the emotional resonance of seasons past. Last Breath (no spoilers here) is a documentary about a diving accident, and it's touching, moving and the best thing Niall has...
Downton Abbey Trailer, Always Be My Maybe, American Meme and How To Get Over a Breakup (Soltera Codiciada)
June 02, 2019 18:11 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week Niall and Helen dive into the new Downton Abbey movie trailer. What is Lady Mary doing? Spoiler! She has a bob haircut. They both watched Always Be My Maybe and were STUNNED by the awesome Keanu Reeves cameo role. American Meme is a sad but watchable documentary featuring Paris Hilton, Brittany Furlan, The Fat Jewish and Kirill. How To Get Over a Breakup (Soltera Codiciada in Spanish) is a bright and beautiful romcom from Peru that you need to get your eyes on.
The Choice, Tuca and Bertie, Highway Thru Hell Season 3
May 20, 2019 23:55 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBHello everyone! Skip ahead to 14:27 if you want to miss our chat about Howard Stern's interview on Terry Gross' Fresh Air on NPR (or hang out with us as we delve into it). We watched The Choice based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. It was a mixed bag, but we both agree it was beautifully shot. Tuca and Bertie stars the voice acting of Tiffany Haddish (Girls' Trip) and Ali Wong (Hard Knock Wife) and is just adorable, kooky and delightful. Highway Thru Hell takes us back to when the Alberta O...
Tati and James Charles Youtuber Drama, Wine Country, Twilight Zone and Hostiles
May 12, 2019 20:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBThis Youtube drama is crazy! (Fast-forward to the 16:30 minute mark for Wine Country.) Tati and James Charles are involved in a big blow-up going on in REAL TIME. Even if you never watch Youtube, the reality of how quickly people can retaliate is interesting. Netflix has just released Wine Country with Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler...but is it any good? What IS good is the latest iteration of the Twilight Zone with Jordan Peele. Another podcast, another Christian Bale movie: The Hostiles. He ...
Wonder Woman is on Netflix but Dark Knight Rises is Better, Toast of London is So Funny, Colette is a Dream
May 05, 2019 18:03 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBWonder Woman is on Netflix and Gal Gadot is everything, but sadly the story is not. By comparison, the other DC movie Dark Knight Rises (2012) with Christian Bale is such an outstanding action film. Toast of London is a super quirky, very funny new-ish British comedy also on Netflix. Colette with Keira Knightley is a gorgeous movie with an interesting true story behind it. Let us know if you're watching these movies and what you think of them at @helenrac and thanks for listening!
Brené Brown's Netflix Special, Free Solo is Amazing, Someone Great is Dreadful, Love Rosie is Dreadful Too
April 27, 2019 18:46 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBHelen talks about Brené Brown: The Call to Courage and what this new format means for our culture. Also, Someone Great is such a disappointment despite gorgeous and compelling leads Lakeith Stanfield and Gina Rodriguez. Free Solo is a brilliant, stress-inducing Oscar-winning documentary about an oddball but very watchable climber. Love Rosie with Lily Collins could be a wonderful rom com but it falls flat. Helen's Medium article: "On Learning How to Eat Whatever the F*ck I Want" Helen's Yo...
The Perfect Date is Sweet, Losers is a Winner, Black Monday is Smart and Fun
April 14, 2019 21:15 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBThe world's Netflix boyfriend, Noah Centineo stars in The Perfect Date, and it's a cute rom-com with a formulaic message. (Mentioned article: Alyssa Ashton's The Perfect Date is Missing One Thing.) Losers is a new Netflix sports documentary special with an important twist: the lessons that come from being a loser. Black Monday is a Hulu TV show that's so smart, goofy and funny too, set in the Wall Street 80s before the stock market crash. Mentioned article: "I'm Open About Pay: Here's Why I...
Noble Ape and Growing are Great, Eksi Elmalar (Sour Apples) is Sweet, God Knows Where I Am Takes Asks Important Questions About Mental Illness
April 06, 2019 16:55 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBHelen has written a new article on Medium about freelancing called "The Starbucks Factor: Apply it to Every Freelance Job You Do." Read it here. Jim Gaffigan's Noble Ape is another funny turn about middle America, and Amy Schumer shines in Growing, both one-hour specials on Netflix. If you've never watched Turkish cinema you should try it! Eksi Elmalar means Sour Apples, a beautiful movie by filmmaker Yilmaz Erdogan. "God Knows Where I Am" is a documentary on Netflix that asks important q...
The Inventor's Elizabeth Holmes is Creepy, The Madeleine McCann Documentary is Dull, Shrill is So Good
March 31, 2019 16:32 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBWe start off talking about Helen's Medium article "Why My Lifestyle Journalism Career is (Almost) Dead," (skip ahead to the 10 min mark to miss it). Then onto The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley, featuring the gong show fraud that was Theranos and its creepy leader, Elizabeth Holmes. The new Madeleine McCann documentary on Netflix is terribly dull and a cynical attempt to cash in on the true-crime genre that's popular right now. Last, Shrill on Hulu starring Aidy Bryant is a joy. T...
After Life Falls Flat, Queer Eye Season 3 Needs To Pivot, Dawn Wall is Brilliant, and The Good Fight S3 is Back and Sounds Great
March 17, 2019 15:55 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBWe talk about Luke Perry, a digital sabbath, and address some listener questions in the intro. Skip ahead to the 12-minute mark as we get into why After Life is good but mostly bad. Queer Eye Season 3: Helen still loves Jonathan Van Ness and Antoni Thirst Trap, but is the show holding up? The Dawn Wall is a gripping documentary about free climbing and so much more on ye olde Netflix. The Good Fight: this is the most stylish sounding show around and now it's in season 3. Contact us at @GetYo...
Dirty John Will Make Your Blood Boil, Highway Thru Hell Season 7 Is So Canadian, La La Land Didn't Age Well
March 09, 2019 17:26 - 43 minutes - 20 MBHey everyone! We discuss the elderly gent in Ottawa who refused to dig himself out of his house--all winter long, and also intuitive eating (fast-forward to around the 11 min mark to go straight to Dirty John). Dirty John, the Netflix series, is a chilling cautionary tale for affluent divorcees. Highway Thru Hell is a slice of Canadiana and we love it. La La Land was so hyped when it came out and now it's on Netflix. Did it stand the test of time? We discuss. If you're interested in the Foo...
Russian Doll is Captivating, Adrift is a Thrill, Why The Pioneer Woman is Not Regressive
March 02, 2019 16:37 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBOne of our favourite new Netflix series is Russian Doll. (Heads up: Light spoilers throughout.) Why we're loving the conceit, the moral lesson and the attitude delivered in this Groundhog Day-style series. Adrift is a fantastic survival movie if that's your jam. We also get into The Pioneer Woman, ranch living and why this food show is one of our favourites. Catch us on @GetYourEyesOn and @HelenRac, we'd love to hear from you!
Dating Around is a Must-Watch, Bundy is Exploitative but Interesting For Journalists, Broad City S5 Retains its Charm
February 17, 2019 15:58 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MBHave you been watching Dating Around? Niall and Helen discuss Leonard, Luke and Gurki's episodes in depth. Niall has been watching Bundy and explains why he likes the true crime genre and what, if any, redeeming factors this documentary has to offer. Ilana and Abbi are back in season 5, the last season of Broad City. Do these auteurs reach the comic heights of their initial seasons? We'll discuss. Thank you everyone for listening and subscribing. Please let us know what you think of these sh...