The Plot Sickens

Deltra and Vanessa dive into P.S. I Love You — the tearjerker that somehow makes us laugh, swoon, and ugly cry all at once. From love letters and loss to Harry Connick Jr.’s awkward charm and that very handsome Irish singer, the ladies unpack what it means to keep loving — even after goodbye.

In this episode, Deltra and Vanessa dive into the classic film The Bucket List —a movie Vanessa has long loved, but one Deltra had never seen until now. Two men from completely different walks of life facing terminal illness set out to complete their dream list of adventures, and let’s just say the tissues came out… but this time, it wasn’t just Vanessa getting emotional. Join us as we talk about...

WOOT! WOOT!- We made it to double digits! For our tenth episode, we’re diving into the unforgettable classic Beaches , starring the incomparable Bette Midler. From hilarious antics to heartfelt moments, this movie has it all—and of course, we can’t talk Beaches without celebrating that iconic theme song that still gives us goosebumps (yes, we sang along—don’t judge).Join us as we unpack the friend...

This week, Vanessa and Deltra review a fan favorite- The Fault in Our Stars —a film that still knows exactly how to break us all over again. With tissues in hand, we break down Hazel Grace and Augustus' love story, the emotional gut-punches, and why this one completely broke Vanessa.

This week, Vanessa and Deltra dive into Me, Earl and the Dying Girl —their very first time experiencing this quirky, heartfelt YA story. From unexpected laughs to gut-punch moments, we’ve got plenty to say… especially about the parents. (Seriously, what was that about?) Join us as we unpack the characters, the emotional beats, and the moments that had us hitting pause just to react.

This one got us good . In Spoiler Alert , we watch a love story unfold—and unravel—with honesty, humor, and heartbreak. Jim Parsons brings his whole heart, Sally Field steals every scene, and we cried more than we expected (and maybe more than we’ll admit). We talk queer love, caregiving, grief, and the beauty of letting someone truly see you—especially when time is short. Oh, and yes, we absolute...

This one’s sexy and sad — the kind of combo we specialize in. In Love and Other Drugs , Jake Gyllenhaal brings the charm (and the pharmaceuticals), Anne Hathaway brings the raw truth of living with Parkinson’s- Deltra brings the heat while Vanessa brings the laughs. We talk sex, shame, and what it really means to date while managing a chronic illness — including that fear of getting close when you...

Grab the tissues — in Part 2 of our Step Mom deep dive, we get into the hard stuff. This episode focuses on Susan Sarandon’s cancer storyline, how the film handles end-of-life preparation, and the raw scenes of a mother preparing her children to live without her. We talk anticipatory grief, complicated goodbyes, and how this movie somehow finds humor in heartbreak — without pulling punches. Also:...

We’re diving into Step Mom (1998) — the emotionally loaded classic that gave us Julia Roberts vs. Susan Sarandon, a blended family, and a cancer storyline that still punches us in the gut. In Part 1, we focus on the family dynamics: the fierce loyalty between a mom and her kids, the complicated role of the new partner, and the not-so-subtle tension simmering under every school drop-off and awkward...

In this episode, we dive into the Oscar-winning mother-daughter drama that set the gold standard for emotionally devastating films. From dysfunctional affection to hospital hallway meltdowns, we unpack the grief, grit, and (questionable) caregiving in Terms of Endearment. Expect tears. Expect some laughs. And yes — we absolutely talk about that Shirley MacLaine scene. No part two this time — we ma...

We weren’t done crying — so we’re back for Part 2 of Miss You Already . In this episode, we dive deeper into Milly and Jess’s unraveling friendship, the chaos of terminal illness, and the moments that broke us (again). This one goes deep into grief, guilt, and the messiness of loving someone through the end. Content warning: We’re talking death, hospice, and goodbye-for-now moments. As always, tis...

In our very first episode of The Plot Sickens , Deltra and Vanessa dive headfirst into a movie where cancer takes center stage—but not without a few tangents, hot takes, and laughs along the way. As two women living with metastatic breast cancer, we’re breaking down how Hollywood gets it right (or very, very wrong). This is Part One of a two-part premiere—get comfy, press play, and let’s see how t...