Cade and Kit step outside their Top 25 list for a Season 4 bonus episode after being invited to a premiere screening of Reminders of Him, a Colleen Hoover adaptation shot in Alberta, Canada. Right away, there’s a sense of pride baked into the experience—familiar locations, local crew members in the audience, and a film that clearly had strong regional support. It also continues the trend of Hoover’s work making its way into Hollywood, which they note as something they’ve been watching closely. The film itself sits in a familiar divide: 56% on the Tomatometer and 89% on the Popcornmeter. That split becomes the central conversation. As Cade points out, this is exactly where their role as “real people doing real reviews” comes into play—balancing appreciation for audience enjoyment with a more critical lens around depth and execution. The story follows a woman returning to her small town after serving time in prison for a tragic accident that killed her fiancé. While incarcerated, she gave birth to their daughter, who has since been raised by his parents. Upon release, she attempts to rebuild her life, reconnect with her child, and navigate the grief and resentment that still surrounds her—while forming a relationship with her late fiancé’s best friend. What stands out most for both of them is the lead performance. They agree she completely carries the film. Her portrayal feels grounded, consistent, and believable in a way that anchors everything else around her. Cade especially connects to this, noting that she rarely finds herself caring about characters in romantic dramas, but here, she did. The way grief is expressed—particularly in scenes where the character chooses to step back for the sake of her child—feels authentic enough to land emotionally. Cade even admits to crying more than once, which is rare for her, specifically calling out a moment where the character chooses to leave despite wanting to stay, prioritizing stability for her daughter over her own desires. They also highlight how well the film captures small-town life. The characters feel like people you’ve met before, from the grocery store manager to the family dynamics at play. There’s a warmth to it that feels recognizable. From a filmmaking perspective, they were impressed with how it was shot—particularly for a Canadian production. Instead of the typical “distant” or overly staged feel they often associate with Canadian cinema, this one feels intimate and natural, allowing the performances to breathe. Cade also has a personal moment during the credits, noticing that the first several key roles—producer and director—are all women. It’s the first time she’s experienced that in a theater setting, and she connects it directly to the tone of the film and how the lead character is supported. Where the film loses points for them is in its lack of complexity. Kit describes it as “easy watching,” not because the subject matter is light, but because it’s very straightforward. The story doesn’t challenge the audience much and leans into a softer, more palatable version of events. Cade, in particular, wanted more edge—more manipulation, more moral gray areas, more unpredictability in how the characters behave. Instead, the film chooses a cleaner, more forgiving path. They also note that while the lead performance is strong, many of the supporting characters feel underdeveloped, functioning more as pieces of the story than fully realized people. In the end, they land slightly above the critics but below the audience hype, giving it a 3.5 out of 5. It’s not a groundbreaking film, but it’s well-acted, emotionally effective, and clearly resonates with viewers. 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kaH2BpUcEouX5LWCUQ7ed?si=ff1e2b355c5944e1 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cade-and-kit/id1771553610 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/cadeandkit info@CadeandKit.com
