Mean Girls (2004)

Title: Mean Girls
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hour 37 minutes
Release Date: April 30, 2004
Genre(s): Comedy
Production Co.: Paramount Pictures
Director: Mark Waters
Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried


Who would I recommend this to?
The universe.

What is this about?
The complicated world of teen girl friendship.

When would be a good time to watch this?
October 3rd.

Where does it take place?
North Shore High School.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It's October 3rd.

How did I like this?
This movie is an absolute classic and will go down in history as one of the greats.

Have you seen Mean Girls? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Interspecies Reviewers (2020)

Title: Interspecies Reviewers
Rating: R
Run Time: 23 minutes
Release Date: January 11, 2020
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Comedy, Fantasy
Production Co.: Passione
Director: Yuuki Ogawa, Kenshirou Morii
Starring: Miyu Tomita, Junji Majima, Yuusuke Kobayashi


Who would I recommend this to?
Monster girl lovers.

What is this about?
A group of adventurers review various species' brothels in their free time.

When would be a good time to watch this?
When the kids and prudes aren't around.

Where does it take place?
In a fantasy world, centered around the Ale & Eats tavern.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It sounded really fun, and I do enjoy monster girls.

How did I like this?
This is so ridiculous, in the best way! There's such a variety of girls that these guys have sex with, and the situations they get themselves into are quite entertaining. This is not Hentai, but it does get pretty close, with cleverly covered bits and...replacements. But there is no shortage of boobs!

Have you seen Interspecies Reviews? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement (2023)

Title: Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 23 minutes
Release Date: January 8, 2023
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Fantasy, Comedy
Production Co.: Felix Film
Director: Hiroshi Tamadaa
Starring: Rika Nagae, Kaori Maeda, Rika Tachiban


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of silly, cozy isekai.

What is this about?
A young woman is granted the power to jump between worlds, so she brings modern items to a middle ages type world to sell for a profit. And the friends she makes along the way.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever.

Where does it take place?
Another world.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I like cozy isekai.

How did I like this?
It's so fun! While I'm generally not fond of shouty heroines, Mitsuha isn't so bad. In fact, I really liked her and her unapologetic capitalist attitude! She will do whatever it takes to upsell dollar store items to reach her goals! But then it takes an unexpected turn and I was super hooked! It's much more exciting than it leads you to believe.

Have you seen Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Princess Jellyfish (2010)

Title: Princess Jellyfish
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 23 minutes
Release Date: October 15, 2010
Genre(s): Anime, Series, LGBTQ+, Comedy
Production Co.: Brian's Base
Director: Takahiro Oomori
Starring: Mitsuki Saiga, Kana Hanazawa, Junichi Suwabe


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone looking for queer-friendly anime.

What is this about?
A crossdresser helps a jellyfish-obsessed girl and her roommates.

When would be a good time to watch this?
As soon as you can.

Where does it take place?
Tokyo, Japan.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I took am a bit obsessed with jellyfish.

How did I like this?
It's really cute! I adored all of the characters, although I wasn't fully invested in Shuu's side-plot. The makeovers were fun! And I desperately want a jellyfish dress.

Have you seen Princess Jellyfish? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Mean Girls (2024)

Title: Mean Girls
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hour 52 minutes
Release Date: January 12, 2024
Genre(s): Comedy, Musical
Production Co.: Paramount Pictures
Director(s): Samantha Jayne, Arturo Perez Jr.
Starring: Angourie Rice, Renee Rapp, Auli'i Cravalho


Who would I recommend this to?
No one, really.

What is this about?
Girls who are mean.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Never.

Where does it take place?
North Shore High School.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Morbid curiosity, since the original movie is a masterpiece.

How did I like this?
I mean...it's not good, but it's not terrible. It's mainly the acting that is bad. Like I did not believe most of this characters. A lot of the songs are good, and the singing was good. But...did we need this remake? It's missing the charm of the original. This just felt like they were trying too hard to make it relevant to the recent generation, and they just fell flat.

Have you seen Mean Girls? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Hazbin Hotel - Season 1 (2024)

Title: Hazbin Hotel
Rating: TV-MA
Run Time: 25 minutes
Release Date: January 19, 2024
Genre(s): Animation, Series, Musical, Comedy
Production Co.: A24 Television
Creator: Vivienne Medrano
Starring: Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Blake Roman


Who would I recommend this to?
Those who like their cartoons dark and musical.

What is this about?
The princess of hell runs a hotel in the hopes of redeeming sinners.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Immediately.

Where does it take place?
Hell.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I adore Hell of a Boss and had watched the original pilot awhile back.

How did I like this?
The music is sooooo good! "Poison" and "More Than Anything" were stuck in my head. I love this world! And for whatever reason, darker humor works for me, along with the more touching moments.

Have you seen Hazbin Hotel? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Do It Yourself!! (2022)

Title: Do It Yourself!!
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 23 minutes
Release Date: October 6, 2022
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Comedy
Production Co.: PINE JAM
Director: Kazuhiro Yoneda
Starring: Konomi Inagaki, Kana Ichinose, Ayane Sakura


Who would I recommend this to?
Slice of life anime fans, I guess.

What is this about?
Five girls start a club for making things by hand in a wold full of mechanization and automation.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever.

Where does it take place?
Gatagata Girl's High School in future Japan.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It sounded cute.

How did I like this?
It's pretty cute, but didn't fully hold my attention. I didn't particularly care for any of the girls. They're not bad or annoying, they're just not very interesting. We also don't really see much of this supposedly high tech future which is the whole basis of starting a DIY club.

Have you seen Do It Yourself? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Romantic Killer (2022)

Title: Romantic Killer
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 26 minutes
Release Date: October 27, 2022
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Comedy, Romance
Production Co.: domerica
Director: Kazuya Ichikawa
Starring: Rie Takahashi, Mikako Komatsu, Yuuichirou Umehara


Who would I recommend this to?
I'm not sure.

What is this about?
A girl's life is interrupted by a being demanding that her life become a dating sim.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Ummm....

Where does it take place?
Japan.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It sounded entertaining.

How did I like this?
I hated the first episode. I immediately did not like the animation style; it just looks off. What's with the weird boob shadows?! Anzu and Riri are both extremely annoying! The over-the-topness is toned down a little in the subsequent episodes, but it was still not to my taste.

There are a few cute moments in later episodes, but then they're followed by something annoying again. And there's a sudden tone shift, with some pretty serious topics in the last two episodes, which was jarring. I liked them though.

Have you seen Romantic Killer? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Home on the Range (2004)

Title: Home on the Range
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 23 minutes
Release Date: April 2, 2004
Genre(s): Animation, Comedy, Musical
Production Co.: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Director: Will Finn, John Sanford
Starring: Judi Dench, Jennifer Tilly, Cuba Gooding Jr.


Who would I recommend this to?
Umm...whoever is already interested.

What is this about?
A trio of cows set out to save their farm by catching a yodeling bad guy!

When would be a good time to watch this?
When you have nothing else to watch.

Where does it take place?
In the old west.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I'd never seen it and am on a mission.

How did I like this?
It's not bad, but it's definitely not good. There are cute and funny moments, but this is not up to the usual Disney standards. It felt like they just wanted to do a Western, for the sake of it.

Have you seen Home on the Range? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

I'm in Love with the Villainess (2023)

Title: I'm in Love with the Villainess
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 24 minutes
Release Date: October 3, 2023
Genre(s): Anime, Comedy, Romance, LGBTQ+, Series
Production Co.: Platinum Vision
Director: Hideake Ooba
Starring: Yuu Serizawa, Karin Nanami, Aimi Terakawa


Who would I recommend this to?
I dunno.

What is this about?
A woman dies and is reincarnated into her favorite otome game, where she's actually in love with the villainess!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever.

Where does it take place?
Bauer Kingdom Royal Academy.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It's gay.

How did I like this?
I hated the first two episodes. I found Rae's over-the-top affections annoying rather than charming or humorous. However, the third and fourth episodes hooked me with more emotional plot threads. I'm generally not a fan of over-the-top humor or repetitive jokes, which are both used a lot in this series. But then the tender moments pull me back in.

Have you seen I'm in Love with the Villainess? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

I Can't Understand What My Husband is Saying - Season 2 (2015)

Title: I Can't Understand What My Husband is Saying
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 3 minutes
Release Date: April 3, 2015
Genre(s): Anime, Comedy
Production Co.: DAX Production, Dream Creation
Director: Shinpei Nagai
Starring: Yukari Tamura, Kenichi Suzumura, Kaori Shimizu


Who would I recommend this to?
I'm not sure. I'm an anime newb.

What is this about?
A woman married to an otaku, and their daily hijinks.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you have a few moments to spare.

Where does it take place?
Japan.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I liked the first season well enough, and it's super short.

How did I like this?
I liked it more than the first season! There was a smaller focus on random humor, and more focus on the emotional arcs. And we got to know everyone a lot better, including the friend group.

Have you seen I Can't Understand What My Husband is Saying? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

I Can't Understand What My Husband is Saying - Season 1 (2014)

Title: I Can't Understand What My Husband is Saying
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 3 minutes
Release Date: October 3, 2014
Genre(s): Anime, Comedy
Production Co.: DAX Production, Dream Creation
Director: Shinpei Nagai
Starring: Yukari Tamura, Kenichi Suzumura, Kaori Shimizu


Who would I recommend this to?
I'm not sure. I'm an anime newb.

What is this about?
A woman married to an otaku, and their daily hijinks.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you have a few moments to spare.

Where does it take place?
Japan.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It sounded fun and it's super short. Easy win!

How did I like this?
It was pretty good! Not all of the humor was to my liking, but that's normal. I still enjoyed it.

Have you seen I Can't Understand What My Husband is Saying? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Barbie (2023)

Title: Barbie
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hour 54 minutes
Release Date: July 21, 2023
Genre(s): Fantasy, Comedy
Production Co.: Warner Bros.
Director: Greta Gerwig
Starring: Margo Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera


Who would I recommend this to?
THE WORLD.

What is this about?
Fighting the patriarchy. And what makes us human.

When would be a good time to watch this?
All the time.

Where does it take place?
Barbieland and Los Angeles.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because Barbie is epic.

How did I like this?
I loved it! I smiled so much! And it had my kind of humor! And heart! And was part musical! And I have that dress! I'm a Barbie girl, unfortunately in the Real World.

Have you seen Barbie? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Good Burger 2 (2023)

Title: Good Burger 2
Rating: TV-PG
Run Time: 1 hour 46 minutes
Release Date: November 22, 2023
Genre(s): Comedy
Production Co.: Paramount Pictures
Director: Phil Traill
Starring: Kel Mitchell, Kenan Thompson, Kamaia Fairburn


Who would I recommend this to?
'90s kids who grew up with Kenan and Kel.

What is this about?
Revenge with a side of burger sauce. And the friends we made along the way.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Anytime you need something goofy.

Where does it take place?
Los Angeles.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because the first movie is a classic.

How did I like this?
 It certainly has the spirit of the original! Gang's all here! And the plot feels very reminiscent of the first, not a direct copy, but it feels real for these characters.

I do have to say, I feel like they were trying too hard with some of the jokes, but that seems to be common across most adult reboots of kids' stuff.

Have you seen Good Burger 2? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

iCarly - Season 3 (2023)

 

Title: iCarly
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 24 minutes
Release Date: June 1, 2024
Genre(s): Comedy, Series
Production Co.: Awesomeness Films, Nickelodeon Studios
Starring: Miranda Cosgrove, Jerry Trainor, Nathan Kress


Who would I recommend this to?
iCarly fans! This is for us!

What is this about?
Carly Shay is all grown up and facing adult problems!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Right now.

Where does it take place?
Seattle, Washington.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I loved the original iCarly and this reboot has been A+!

How did I like this?
Creddie?! After all this time! I was never a big shipper of them, but I also wasn't against it. But they do make sense and are super cute. I also loved getting more of Mrs. Benson's shenanigans. And of course, Harper! Although I feel like they don't know what else to do with her. It's the same plot as last season, but a different woman.

Have you seen iCarly? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)

Title: Pitch Perfect 2
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Release Date: May 15, 2015
Genre(s): Musical, Comedy
Production Co.: Universal Pictures
Director: Elizabeth Banks
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of rauchy girl comedies.

What is this about?
Collegiate acca pella singers gone bad.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever...

Where does it take place?
Barden University and Copenhagen.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I liked the first one, and it was available on my flight home.

How did I like this?
It was fun, but I felt like it was trying too hard to recapture the greatness of the first movie. They relied too heavily on repeating the same type of jokes over and over, making some of the girls caricatures rather than interesting characters. I did appreciate them trying to flesh out some of the other characters, but it did make the plot a bit messy as there was way too much going on.

Have you seen Pitch Perfect 2? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Paddington 2 (2017)

Title: Paddington 2
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 43 minutes
Release Date: November 5, 2017
Genre(s): Comedy, Fantasy
Production Co.: StudioCanal
Director: Paul King
Starring: Ben Whishaw, Hugh Grant, Hugh Bonneville


Who would I recommend this to?
Everyone.

What is this about?
A talking bear goes to prison.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Now.

Where does it take place?
London, England.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I adored the first one, and it was available on my flight home.

How did I like this?
It's so cute! I'm still shocked I hadn't seen these movies before. I was absolutely not prepared for Paddington to go to prison and have grand adventures there!

Have you seen Paddington 2? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

Title: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
Release Date: December 21, 2022
Genre(s): Animation, Comedy, Adventure
Production Co.: Dreamworks Animation
Director: Joel Crawford, Januel Mercado
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Harvey Guillen


Who would I recommend this to?
Everyone.

What is this about?
An adventuring kitty is on his last life, so must hunt down the Wishing Star to avoid death!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Now.

Where does it take place?
The Dark Forest.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I like the first one, and heard amazing things.

How did I like this?
What was that animation style?! OMG! It's so good! It's like a 3D storybook! The story is really good too. Totally fitting for Puss to want to avoid Death at all costs. It made me cry multiple times.

Have you seen The Last Wish? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Paddington (2014)

Title: Paddington
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Release Date: November 23, 2014
Genre(s): Fantasy, Comedy
Production Co.: StudioCanal
Director: Paul King
Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters


Who would I recommend this to?
The world.

What is this about?
A small bear from Peru finds big adventure in London.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Now. The world needs light.

Where does it take place?
London, England.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Every now and then it pops up, so I watched it.

How did I like this?
I'm kind of annoyed that I never saw this before! I knew it existed, but just forgot about it. It's so freaking cute! There is no way to not love Paddington; he's just so sweet! Sure, the plot is kind of predictable, but it has heart! So much heart! Yes, I cried.

Have you seen Paddington? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)

Title: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Release Date: September 3, 2021
Genre(s): Comedy, Animation
Production Co.: Cinereach
Director: Dean Fleischer Camp
Starring: Jenny Slate, Dean Fleischer Camp, Isabella Rossellini


Who would I recommend this to?
A very specific type of person.

What is this about?
A man staying in an AirBnB, filming a documentary about a talking shell.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Now's as good a time as any.

Where does it take place?
An AirBnB...

Why did I decide to watch this?
It looked weird and cute and I was trapped on an 11 hour flight.

How did I like this?
I wasn't sure at first, but soon I was hooked on this adorable little shell's story. Once he started talking about "hardy hairs" I was done for. It was surprisingly dark in places, but overall super sweet.

Have you seen Marcel the Shell with Shoes On? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?