Should I Watch That?

In this episode of Should I Watch That?, we dive into Antebellum and unpack the movie’s eerie atmosphere, unsettling twists, layered themes, and big final reveal. We talk about what works, what feels heavy-handed, and whether the payoff earns the buildup. If you’ve been curious about this psychological thriller, we break down the story, the tension, and our final verdict on whether it’s worth your...

In this episode, we break down Vanished and ask the big question: is this mystery thriller actually worth your time? We get into the setup, the performances, the twists, the pacing problems, and the ending that left us frustrated. If you’ve been curious about Vanished but don’t want to waste your binge, this spoiler-filled review gives you the honest verdict.

Rachel and Janet lock and load for this week’s episode of Should I Watch That? as they take on War Machine — the new sci-fi military action movie that throws elite soldiers into a brutal fight against something far beyond basic training. From the action and effects to the performances, pacing, and pure chaos factor, they break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether this one is actually worth y...

Would you swap places with a billionaire? Welcome back to Should I Watch That with your hosts Janet and Rachel! This week, we are reviewing the 2025 comedy Good Fortune, written, directed by, and starring Aziz Ansari. We dive into the hilarious setup: a well-meaning but completely inept guardian angel named Gabriel (played brilliantly by Keanu Reeves) tries to help out Arge, a down-on-his-luck gig...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of kidnapping, sexual assault, and severe abuse. This week on Should I Watch That?, Rachel and Janet tackle one of the most infamous true-crime cases in American history through the lens of the documentary Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart. We take you back to June 2002, when 14-year-old Elizabeth was taken from her bedroom in the middle of the night....

Join Janet and Rachel for a special Valentine's episode as they gush over the Netflix adaptation of Emily Henry’s best-selling novel, People We Meet On Vacation. In this episode, the ladies break down the friends-to-lovers romance between the spontaneous Poppy (Emily Bader) and the buttoned-up Alex (Tom Blyth). From the undeniable on-screen chemistry to the hilarious "250 condoms" scene with Molly...

This week on Should I Watch That?, Janet and Rachel tackle the 2026 buddy action-comedy The Wrecking Crew. Starring Jason Momoa as a loose-cannon cop and Dave Bautista as a disciplined Navy SEAL, the film follows two estranged half-brothers who must team up to solve their father's murder in Hawaii. We discuss the film's fun, "non-serious" vibe, the genuine chemistry between the leads, and the stan...

Must-Watch or Hard Pass? In this episode of Should I Watch That?, Janet and Rachel dive into the world of The Beauty. Is it a breathtaking masterpiece or just skin-deep? The ladies break down the plot, the performances, and—most importantly—answer the ultimate question so you don’t have to. Tune in for the honest, unfiltered take that only SIWT can provide.

Janet and Rachel dive into the new Netflix thriller, "The Rip", starring the legendary duo Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Is this a long-awaited reunion or a forgettable action flick? They break down the plot: Two Miami narcotics cops find $20 million in a cartel stash house and face the ultimate moral dilemma—report it or rip it? The hosts discuss the film's "true-ish story" inspiration, the intense...

Join Janet and Rachel for a cozy holiday special! In this episode, we are counting down our absolute favorite Christmas movies of all time. We aren't spoiling the list here—you’ll have to listen to find out which classics (and surprises) made the cut. Grab some cocoa, settle in, and see if your favorites match ours.

This week on Should I Watch That?, Janet and Rachel dive into the sticky, paranoid world of Yorgos Lanthimos’s latest sci-fi black comedy, Bugonia. We’re breaking down the chaotic energy between Jesse Plemons (our favorite unhinged conspiracy theorist) and Emma Stone (the ice-cold corporate girlboss who might literally be a bug). Is this a sharp satire on how the internet broke our brains, or just...

Rachel and Janet take on All’s Fair, a sharp, flirty courtroom dramedy where love, ego, and strategy collide. We start spoiler-light with the hook, chemistry between the leads, and whether the case-of-the-day structure serves the bigger story. Then we dig into craft—pace, banter, needle-drops, and how the script balances stakes with swoon—plus a look at direction and production design (yes, those...

Claire Danes is crying again, and this time, she’s brought a friend! In this episode of Should I Watch That?, Janet and Rachel dive into Netflix’s new psychological thriller, The Beast in Me. We’re talking about bad neighbors, worse secrets, and the undeniable chemistry between Danes and Matthew Rhys. Does this star-studded limited series deliver the thrills, or is it just another "rich people pro...

This week, we are reviewing HIM, the Jordan Peele-produced horror thriller that turns a football training camp into a nightmare. Starring Marlon Wayans in a chilling performance, the film asks how far an athlete will go to be the best. Janet and Rachel discuss the scares, the acting, and the twisted ending. Is it worth a watch? Listen now to find out.

This week, Janet and Rachel are heading to the lab to review Guillermo del Toro's long-awaited, visually stunning Frankenstein. Starring Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, this is not the simple monster mash you’re expecting. It’s an emotional, tragic, and sweeping epic about ambition, abandonment, and the search for love in a world that fears what it doesn't unde...

Rachel and Janet unpack The Wrong Paris, a fish-out-of-water mystery that ping-pongs between glittering France and down-home Texas. We break down the hook without spoilers, the culture-clash humor, and how the story pivots into a twisty whodunit. Then we talk performances, pacing, and whether the “two Parises” concept is more than a gimmick—plus craft notes on cinematography, score, and those post...

For our Halloween Special, Rachel and Janet marathon a stack of classics—Halloween, The Exorcist, Hocus Pocus, The Shining, Scream, and a few TV staples (looking at you, Treehouse of Horror and Buffy). We start spoiler-light with why each pick still works (or doesn’t): signature scares, vibes, and watchability with friends. Then we dig into craft—practical effects vs. CGI, iconic scores, final-gir...

Rachel and Janet dig into The Girlfriend, a glossy true-crime/relationship thriller that asks how well we really know the person we love. We walk through the setup (spoiler-free), how the show balances romance, suspicion, and online sleuthing, and whether its interviews and evidence feel credible. We also talk pacing, soundtrack choices, and visual style—plus what it says about control, trust, and...

Rachel and Janet take a careful, respectful look at Monster: The Ed Gein Story—a true-crime retelling of the 1950s Wisconsin case that shaped American horror. We cover what the series focuses on (investigation timeline, rural isolation, and media myth-making), what it avoids, and how responsibly it treats victims and community. We also break down pacing, archival choices, and interview credibility...

Rachel and Janet dig into Black Rabbit, a shadowy thriller about secrets that won’t stay buried. We cover the opening hook (spoiler-free), how the mystery escalates, standout performances, and whether the tension actually pays off. Then we break down the directing, pacing, and use of sound and lighting to build dread, plus a quick chat about themes like guilt, grief, and the stories we tell oursel...

Janet and Rachel dig into a tense drama where lies, loyalty, and self-preservation collide. They unpack how the script plants suspicion, which performances sell the double-crosses, and whether the twists feel earned or just shocking. Expect a spoiler-light talk on pacing, direction, color and score, plus their clear verdict: stream it, theater it, or skip it. Content notes: manipulation/gaslightin...

Janet and Rachel tackle Weapons, a tense thriller that treats violence as both spectacle and critique. They break down the set-pieces, sound design, and editing, ask whether the film glorifies or interrogates brutality, and dig into the performances and pacing—especially a polarizing final act. Expect quick comparisons to similar titles, a spoiler-light strengths/weaknesses rundown, and their trad...

Janet and Rachel break down the nerve-racking stalker thriller Stalking Samantha, where anonymous DMs turn into real-world intrusions and every ping feels like a countdown. They dig into the lead performances, the film’s use of phones and security cams, the cat-and-mouse set pieces, and whether the twists play fair. Expect a candid chat about pacing (sustained tension vs. repetition), plausibility...

Janet and Rachel wade into the haze of Smoke (2025), a slow-burn neo-noir where secrets drift and nothing is quite what it seems. They break down how the film uses atmosphere—lighting, sound design, and that ever-present fog—to build tension, and whether the performances and script pay it off. Expect a frank chat on pacing (purposeful slow burn or just slow?), the credibility of the twists, and an...

In this episode of Should I Watch That?, Janet and Rachel dive into the heartfelt drama Together (2025). The film explores the messy, complicated beauty of human connection—how love, grief, and resilience collide when two people are forced to confront their past and imagine a shared future. The hosts break down the movie’s emotional highs and lows, its performances, and whether the cinematic style...