Episode 34: Patch Adams

Happy Halloween from The Plot Sickens! This week, Vanessa and Deltra step into the unsettling world of Nocebo.What starts as a mysterious illness quickly turns into a twisted tale of supernatural healing, secrets, and revenge. We're unpacking the psychological horror, the unexpected twists, and the very real emotions behind this chilling story.Grab your popcorn, turn on the lights, and join us for a spooky special! Stay connected with The Plot Sickens! Instagram: @theplotsickenspodcast Website: https://theplotsickenspodcast.com/If you enjoy the podcast, please follow, rate, review, and share. Your support means the world to us!#ThePlotSickens #Nocebo #HalloweenSpecial #MovieReview #MetastaticBreastCancer

You asked, and we finally delivered! A Walk to Remember has been one of our most-requested movies. This week, Deltra and Vanessa revisit the Mandy Moore and Shane West classic, from the unforgettable soundtrack and whirlwind teenage romance to the heartbreaking cancer storyline.We have LOTS to say about Landon, Jamie, love, caregiving, and how differently this movie hits now, compared from when we saw it 20 plus years ago. There are laughs, tears, nostalgia, and, of course, plenty of opinions!Don't forget to follow, rate, and subscribe to The Plot Sickens!Your support helps our little podcast grow! https://theplotsickenspodcast.com/📸 Instagram: @theplotsickenspodcast☕ Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/theplotsico

This week on The Plot Sickens, we’re reviewing Autumn in New York — a sweeping romance with a massive age gap, a terminal diagnosis, and Richard Gere making some truly questionable choices.Deltra and I had a LOT to say about the romance, patient autonomy, that rooftop betrayal, and whether dressing Will as a dog was just a little too accurate. Somehow, this very sad movie gave us one of our funniest reviews yet.Be sure to follow and subscribe wherever you listen. You can also find all of our episodes very easy from our website: theplotsickenspodcast.comInstagram: @theplotsickenspodcast

This week on The Plot Sickens, we’re reviewing Patch Adams where laughter may be the best medicine, but we’ve got a few notes for the chart. We talk Robin Williams, bedside manner, patient dignity, questionable boundaries, and whether or not we would swim in a pool of spaghetti noodles. The Gesundheit! Institute is the real nonprofit Patch Adams founded around his broader vision of healthcare centered on compassion, community, friendship, creativity, and care rather than simply the clown-nose version Hollywood gave us.Learn more about the real Patch Adams and the Gesundheit! Institute: https://www.patchadams.org/Learn more about us: ⁠https://theplotsickenspodcast.com⁠Support the podcast: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theplotsico

This week, we're reviewing We Live in Time, starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. We discuss the film's romance, its honest approach to life's biggest questions, and why its portrayal of love, family, and difficult choices resonated with both of us.The movie sparked a thoughtful conversation about making the most of the time we have, the moments that matter most, and the relationships that shape us. Also, somehow we ended up singing the Toy Story soundtrack.We don't know either.

In this weeks episode, Vanessa and Deltra dive into Netflix’s Don’t Say Good Luck — a moving coming-of-age story about theater, family, grief, and cancer.We talk about the film’s portrayal of anticipatory grief, the mother-daughter relationship at its center, LGBTQ+ representation, and why Waitress is such a perfect part of Sophie’s story.And yes… “She Used to Be Mine.” We were absolutely not okay.As always, expect laughs, tears, strong opinions, and spoilers!AND Folks, WE now have a LEGIT website! Go check it out!  Please don't forget to follow and subscribe to all of our platforms.  https://theplotsickenspodcast.com/ Instagram: @theplotsickenspodcast

What happens when Adam Sandler plays a comedian who gets a cancer diagnosis? Well…apparently A LOT. This week, we’re talking Funny People — the cancer storyline, an insane number of comedian cameos, and why we can love Adam Sandler while REALLY not loving George Simmons.And can we talk about how VERY 2009 this movie is?! MySpace! Those cell phones! Nothing makes you feel old quite like watching “modern technology” from 2009.Come hang out with us as we laugh our way through Funny People and, of course, talk about what happens when cancer becomes part of the plot.Follow us on Instagram @ThePlotSickensPodcast⭐ And don’t forget to rate & subscribe!

In this episode of The Plot Sickens, we  review the 2019 movie  The Art of Racing in the Rain—the heartfelt story about love, loss, resilience, and the incredible bond between a man and his dog. Enzo completely stole our hearts. Join us as we discuss the emotions, the cancer storyline, the racing metaphors, and why this movie stayed with us long after the credits rolled.

This week on The Plot Sickens, we review Voicemails for Isabelle, a heartfelt story about sisterhood, grief, and finding a way to move forward after loss. We discuss the bond between Jill and Isabelle, the film's portrayal of life after terminal illness, and why this movie resonated with us so deeply. Plus, we can't stop talking about the incredible soundtrack—especially the absolute banger, Dancing On My Own!About Wind PhonesDuring this episode, we mention Wind Phones—special disconnected telephones placed in parks, gardens, cemeteries, and other peaceful locations around the world. Inspired by the original Wind Phone in Japan, these phones provide a space for people to speak to loved ones who have passed away, express thoughts they wish they could share, or simply feel connected through conversation.To learn more about Wind Phones and find locations near you, visit: My Wind Phone Project

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈This week on The Plot Sickens, we're discussing Freeheld (2015), the true story of Laurel Hester and Stacie Andree, whose fight for equality became a landmark moment in LGBTQ+ rights. We explore the film through the lens of cancer, caregiving, love, and the legal barriers same-sex couples faced before marriage equality.Be sure to check out our other Pride Month-worthy episodes from The Plot Sickens:• Episode 7: Spoiler Alert• Episode 19: Philadelphia• Episode 25: Other People