We’re checking into a Long Island mansion for a twisted game of domestic suspense with Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. But before we get to the attic, we simply must discuss the record-breaking success of Heated Rivalry and Jennifer Lawrence’s hilarious lack of a media filter when interviewing Leonardo DiCaprio.On this week's date, we start with a heavy pop culture debrief. We obsess over the "soulmate" chemistry between Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams in Heated Rivalry, a show so massive that episode five is now tied with Breaking Bad as the highest-rated episode of TV on IMDb. We also dive into Jennifer Lawrence’s chaotic week, from testing Cynthia Erivo’s synesthesia by singing random notes to her cheeky dig at Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating history during an "Actors on Actors" session. Plus, we give a lukewarm nod to Chris Evans officially returning to the MCU as Captain America in the new Avengers: Doomsday teaser.Then, we get into The Housemaid, a film that shares the same director as A Simple Favor but handles much heavier subject matter. We break down the absolute "exposition overload" of the narration and the questionable choice to have Sydney Sweeney’s character, Millie, lounge around in the lowest-cut top imaginable while watching Family Feud with her boss at 3 a.m.. We critique the movie’s bizarre changes from the book—specifically the shift from psychological torture to a graphic stomach-cutting scene that feels totally out of character for a perfectionist abuser. From the "underused" Enzo standing silently in the garden to Millie’s refusal to clean her infected wounds before becoming a vigilante housemaid, leaving no plot hole unexamined. The Housemaid A struggling young woman with a dark secret, Millie Calloway, is hired as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Winchester family. She soon discovers that the family’s sparkling Long Island life hides a cycle of domestic abuse, psychological warfare, and a dangerous trap set by the mistress of the house. Director: Paul Feig Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Elizabeth Perkins, Michele MorroneLinksThe Artist WayJoin the Community: I want to hear your thoughts! What movies should we cover next? Slide into the DMs on Instagram at @SoloMovieDatesPodcast. I'm also looking for TV recommendations for my Christmas couch rot, so let me know what you're watching!Support the Show: If you’ve listened to more than one episode, I’d really appreciate a follow or a subscribe. And if you’re feeling generous, leave a little five-star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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