Scripts & Giggles

Love is Blind S4 Review, Poverty Mentality + our Predictions

Hey Lads, Shoshanna and Marnie review the Netflix Dance competition Dance 100 and their thoughts on this new format, choreographers and dancers (00:17). We briefly discuss Jonathan Majors but we will go into a deep dive on this story in a later episode (23:33). Instead of reviewing Swarm, the GIRLies dedicated the rest of Pop Culture news to Love is Blind S4 so far (24:37)! We cover the themes of Poverty mentality that is seen in some of the LiB guys, and reflect on parallels in some African cultures (36:02). Then, they make their predictions of the couples that will make it or break it at the altar (01:54:35).
Next week's recommendation will now be Swarm, the first Donald Glover project with Amazon (01:58:11).
Love is Blind S4 - Netflix, Available Now
Swarm - Amazon Prime, Available Now
Love is Blind S4 couples
Brett & Tiffany - 28:41
Marshall & Jackeline (*including Josh, not Nick!) - 47:12
Zack & Bliss (& Irina) - 01:07:22
Kwame & Chelsea (& Micah) - 01:21:19
Paul & Micah - 01:37:40
Micah & Irina - 01:48:38
#loveisblind #dance100 #netflix

Is The Last of Us worth the hype?, Pedro Pascal + Bafta TV Awards Predictions

Shoshanna and Marnie laugh their way through their DJ names. Then they run through the hotly anticipated nominations for the Baftas 2023, and make their predictions (09:17). The Girlies then review the HBO phenomenon of the year (so far) with The Last of Us (46:09), starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. They share their ratings on the series (1:30:52), before announcing next week's recommendation (01:45:50).
The Last of Us - HBO/Sky Atlantic, Available Now
Swarm - Amazon, Available Now

Did the GIRLies Love You?, Love Island Finale, Oscars, Penn Badgley + You S4 Review

Shoshanna and LL Cool Marn discuss their rap names, Love Island Winter finale (06:42). Then they discuss the Oscar wins and Red Carpet looks (11:25). The GIRLies then review the new series of You starring Penn Badgley (43:38), followed by their ratings (01:20:25). The next week recommendations are shared with The Last of Us starring Pedro Pascal (01:28:08).
You S4 - Netflix, Available Now
The Last of Us - HBO, Sky Atlantic

Unsolicited Dating Advice, Pedro Pascal, Chris Rock Special, Matt Healy on Ice Spice + Couples Therapy Review Part 2

Shoshanna and Marnie discuss their weeks (00:18), dinner etiquette and Marnie's unsolicited dating advice (22:39). Then Shoshanna discuss falling into rabbit hole of Pedro Pascal (44:39). Pop culture news discuss the outcome of Chris Rock's Live Comedy special on Netflix (01:11:00) - features offensive language, Bartise thirsty ways on social media (01:11:42), and Matt Healy's mocking comments about Ice Spice (01:21:57). The GIRLies then review the second part of Couples Therapy S3 (01:28:04), covering the final two couples: India and Dale and Cyn and Yaya, before sharing common tropes on their relationships and rating the overall season (02:15:18). Next week's recommendation is also shared (02:19:34).
This episode features strong language and Trigger Warning (Sexual abuse) at 39:26 and 01:57:11.
Couples Therapy S3 - BBC iPlayer, Available Now
You S4 - Netflix, Available Now

Keke Palmer’s baby, Love Island All Stars, Perfect Match Finale + Couples Therapy S3 Review Part 1

Shoshanna and Marnie talks about looking your age and post graduation dreams. Then they celebrate Keke's new baby (10:35), before discussing the news that Love Island is coming out with an All Stars season to honour the 10th season (17:16). The GIRLies review the final part and couples of Perfect Match (29:57) and rate the overall season (01:06:09). From one imperfect match to another match, they will review the first two couples from Couples Therapy S3 and their dynamic with Dr Orna (01:13:25). There were so many takes with the first two couples so we will discuss the rest of the series in next week's episode!
Love Island Winter - ITV X, Available Now
Perfect Match - Netflix, Available Now
Couples Therapy S3 - BBC iPlayer, Available Now

Did the Baftas do ’The Thing’? + Perfect Match Review

It has been a busy work week for the Shoshanna and Marnie but they have to talk about The Baftas (00:47), and whether Ariana DeBose 'did the thing'? (17:05). Then they discuss the latest Netflix dating phenomenon Perfect Match (31:51), and our predictions for the rest of the series (01:38:54). Next week's recommendation continues our dating and relationship theme (01:47:31).
Perfect Match - Netflix, Available Now
Couples Therapy S3 - BBC iPlayer, Available Now

Love Island is really Casa Amor-ing, Rihanna’s Superbowl + Atlanta S4 Review

Shoshanna and Marnie came off watching Casa Amor and share their thoughts on the new couples on Love Island (00:39), before discussing Rihanna's Superbowl performance (25:16)! Netflix announces the series two renewal of one of Marnie's faves, The Mole (36:24). The GIRLies then review the fourth and final season of Atlanta that has arrived on Disney+, and discuss the impact of this Donald Glover iconic series (40:49). Next week's recommendation is shared (01:35:27).
Atlanta S4 - Disney+/Hulu, Available Now
Perfect Match - Netflix, Available Now

Beyonce Tickets, Grammy Performances + Who’s Got ’It’?

Shoshanna and Marnie give an update on getting Beyonce tickets for the Renaissance World Tour (00:05), before reviewing the Grammy performance and Red Carpet (15:15). The GIRLies start the first annual segment of which talent has got the 'It' factor (38:29) by discussing the stars from the shows that they have reviewed over the last 20 episodes in a celebrity death match, and there may be some surprises and different criteria of who 'got' it. Then, they wrap up the episode with next week's recommendation (01:49:44).
Adam Scott & Tom Hollander (39:17)
Leo Woodall & Joy Sunday (45:39)
Bell Powley & Máiréad Tyers (50:23)
Zoe Saldana & Ebon Moss-Bachrach (56:13)
Meghan Fahy & Ayo Edebiri (01:06:19)
Maya Rudolph, Jennifer Coolidge & Billie Piper (01:13:30)
Aubrey Plaza & Will Sharpe (01:21:52)
Jenna Ortega & Gwendoline Christie (01:31:32)
Danielle Deadwyler & Jeremy Allen White (01:35:24)

Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour, Winter Love Island + Was Extraordinary really Extraordinary?

Shoshanna and Marnie shares their thoughts on Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour and trying to get their hands on tickets (01:12). Then, they discuss the latest drama on Winter Love Island (22:52), and the latest Bops and Flops for the week (37:35). The GIRLies review the new Disney+/Hulu drama Extraordinary, and discuss whether the new series is worth the hype (41:10), along with their ratings (01:14:18). They will then share their upcoming recommendation and tease the episode for next week which will discuss the celebrities that have the 'It' factor (01:16:36).
Extraordinary - Disney+, Available Now
Next Week: Who has got 'It'?

It’s a Wednesday Review, Oscar 2023 Nominations + Beyonce’s Dubai Performance

It's Wednesday, Wednesday gotta get down on Wednesday! Shoshanna and Marnie (a.k.a Marnday) runs down a super stacked week of Pop culture news including the Oscar 2023 Nominations (00:53), Madonna's biopic scrapped (15:33), Beyonce's Dubai Performance (27:06), The casting of Theo James for George Michael's biopic (39:36), The announcement of Netflix's new dating show Perfect Match (01:00:21) and the latest review of Winter Love Island UK (01:12:55). The GIRLies then aptly review the Netflix smash hit show Wednesday starring Jenna Ortega (01:27:10), along with our ratings (01:58:29). We will then share the recommendation for next week (02:07:53).
Please note that the episode contains *spoilers* and strong language.
Wednesday - Netflix, Available Now
Extraordinary - Disney+, Available Now