JaeBianca

As a former educator (multi-generational at that) and member of the currently non-existent Generation Y (i.e., I am technologically and economically Gen X by default, but lean Millianial socially), I find this show both hilarious and on-point. It addresses the complexity between idealism and reality, as well as the situational divide with respect to intent, and the disingenuous manipulation of the concept of "harm" on all As a former educator (multi-generational at that) and member of the currently non-existent Generation Y (i.e., I am technologically and economically Gen X by default, but lean Millianial socially), I find this show both hilarious and on-point. It addresses the complexity between idealism and reality, as well as the situational divide with respect to intent, and the disingenuous manipulation of the concept of "harm" on all political sides. All of the characters are flawed, but its entertaining and relatable.

I came across this movie literally by accident when I bumped the Vudu button on my remote while watching something else. I was surprised to see that Dylan Sprouse had un-retired from acting, so I watched the trailer. I thought it looked silly, but kind of cute...not necessarily worth the $20 to stream.

I did, however, discover that the first movie Beautiful Disaster was available on Hulu, so I watched that. It was so hilarious and irreverent! I found myself rewatching scenes multiple times, and ended up watching some interviews with the actors to confirm my suspicions that some of the scenes were heavily improv-ed to keep each other's reactions organic.

Still giddy and mentally rehashing some of the best moments, I actually broke down and paid for Beautiful Wedding. While the transition from Vegas to Mexico was a bit clunky, this movie had a lot of really over-the-top, hilarious moments, as well as a lot of heart. I would put it in the same box as Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Mike & Dave Need Wedding Dates, and Bridesmaids. I didn't feel like I had to have watched the first movie to enjoy the second once the ball was rolling.

If Roger Kumble wants to turn Dylan Sprouse into his new rom-com muse (a la Apatow & Segal), then I am 100% for it! It was also nice to see some of the older acting vets (Rob Estes and Steven Bauer) having fun getting into the specificity of their characters.

I'm glad that I wasn't familiar with the books beyond it popping up as recommended reading on Amazon, because I might not have had chosen to watch it otherwise.