'The Housemaid' EARLY Review + 7 Pop Culture Moments I’m THANKFUL For! | RiRi’s Weekly Tea

Hey everyone and welcome back to another episode of Riri's Weekly Tea. I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving weekend. I know I did. So, my family went all out this year. I'm talking 60 people dancing shots. It was a lot. It ended up being a huge party and I had the best time as you can probably tell from my voice. It was chaotic, loud, and beautiful. Truly my favorite kind of family gathering. So, my family lives in San Diego. That's where I spend every holiday. And this year, my cousins from Arizona joined us for Thanksgiving. So, my cousins and I also went out on Friday night. And then on Saturday night, it was my parents' 34th wedding anniversary. So, once again, we went out with all the cousins and uncles and aunts and my parents' friends, and we had the best time. And I'm not going to lie, when it comes to the holidays, I really don't care about posting on social media as much, even though it is my full-time job. On any other day, I'm posting a bunch of YouTube shorts and Tik Toks and Instagram reels all day long. But when it comes to the holidays, I really just like to be with my family and have fun offline. With that being said, I wasn't as tuned into the entertainment news world this week. So, we're going to switch up today's episode just a little bit. Usually, I break down 10 entertainment news stories from this week and give you my unfiltered thoughts and opinions on them. But this week, we're only going to talk about three. But don't worry, there's more. Because Thanksgiving just passed, I'm going to give you seven pop culture moments from this year that I'm genuinely grateful for. Some are wholesome, some are inspiring, and others are chaotic and may surprise you. Basically, everything we love on this channel. So, let's get into the news from this week. Starting with Robert Irwin winning Dancing with the Stars. Well, technically that happened last week, but you know what I mean. I am so happy for Robert Irwin, but I'm not going to lie, I thought Alex was going to win. I know, I know. But Robert was my second pick, so it was a win-win situation for me either way. Also, once again, I'm so sorry about my voice. I sound like I smoke three packs a day. This is just a result of having too much fun. But this was my first year watching Dancing with the Stars, and honestly, I don't know why I waited so long. I absolutely love this show. It's so beautiful watching everyone evolve throughout the show, especially Alex Earl. You can tell the show definitely changed her for the better. She really found her true confidence and joy, and it's been so inspiring to watch, and that's one of the reasons why I was rooting for her so hard. But shout out to Robert. I mean, I love his story. I love his family. It's so cool that his sister also won the show so many years ago. He definitely put in the work this season and his win was welld deserved. And I'm already excited to see who they're going to cast for next season. Okay, next story. I finally finished watching All Her Fault on Peacock. And oh my goodness, I did not see that coming. This show had me in a chokeold, but I was so busy throughout the past few weeks just with holidays and family stuff that it took me a while to finish. It's a limited series with only eight episodes and it keeps you guessing until literally the last second. I really loved the acting, the storyline, and the writing of the show. Also, the pacing was really great. It didn't feel too slow or too fast. I hate when a show feels like it's rushed, and that happens a lot with limited series, but this one is so wellmade. There is a twist, and I'm obviously not going to give it away in this video, but all I can say is I did not see it coming at all. I definitely recommend you watch All Her Fault if you're looking for a new show to binge watch. You could probably watch it in one sitting. That's how good it was. And the way that I judge a show is by how often I'm reaching for my phone while watching it. And let me tell you, I did not have the urge to scroll, not even one time, while watching the show. Also, I don't want to give too much away, but I love how they titled the show All Her Fault. That's all I'm going to say about that. If you've watched the show, let me know your thoughts down below. And lastly for this week, Lionsgate invited me to an early screening of The Housemaid. And oh my god, probably one of the best movies I've watched this year. First of all, thank you so much Lionsgate for the invitation. This was such an amazing experience. And it wasn't just any screening. The director of the film, Paul Fig, was there. He directed some amazing films like Bridesmaids and A Simple Favor. They gave us these plates before the screening started. And at one point during the movie, we got to break the plates on the ground. By the end of it, the entire theater floor was covered in plates. And I feel so bad for whoever had to clean that up. This movie is filled with shocks and twists and turns and I'm someone who's read the book and even I was surprised at certain moments in the movie. It comes out on December 19th and I highly recommend that you watch this film in the theater. Simba. Okay, there were so many moments where we were all just gasping and screaming like it was crazy. I think Amanda Cipherred stole the show. She was absolutely amazing as Nina Winchester. Simba wanted to be a part of this. And listen, I'm not the biggest fan of Sydney Sweeney, but she did her thing in this movie. The housemmaid was so much better than I thought it was going to be, honestly, and I totally recommend you watch it. Okay, and that is literally all I have for the news segment this week. Like I said, it was Thanksgiving. The world was slow. I was slow. But now, let's get into the fun part. Here are seven pop culture moments from this year that I am genuinely thankful for. Let's get wholesome. Well, wholesome adjacent. You ready, Simba? I think he's ready. First up, we had Kendrick Lamar performing at the Super Bowl this year. See, his performance wasn't just any performance. It was a cultural reset. It was a statement. It was so powerful, and I absolutely love the conversation that it sparked afterwards. See, that's the mark of real artistry. And I think Kendrick Lamar just does it so well. He came out there with intention and didn't water anything down. And it was really interesting after the Super Bowl. There was definitely a certain demographic of people who didn't enjoy the performance or frankly just didn't understand it, but I loved it. It was one of those performances where every time I watched it, I noticed something different. And I truly believe that he is just such an amazing artist and I love his storytelling. Listen, I mean, I'm a Swifty. So, if there's one thing I enjoy about an artist, it's their storytelling, which is something that Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar have in common. So, that was definitely one of my favorite Super Bowl performances ever. And I'm thankful that Kendrick went out there and did his thing. Next, and this one's controversial, so bear with me. This year, we saw the rise of Le Boooos. And listen, I don't even own one, but I love them based on principle. They're cute. They're harmless and whimsical, and the way that they piss people off is honestly my favorite part. Here's my thing. If you don't like LeooBoos, great. No one is forcing you to buy one. But the people who genuinely get so pissed off whenever they see a Lebu is kind of crazy. Like, are you okay? I just really don't like people who yuck other people's yum. Like I said, if you don't like it, that's fine. Don't get it. No one is forcing you. But if someone wants to put a little charm on their bag, why does that piss you off so much? You're weird. And don't get me started on the people who are saying that they're demonic or evil. Please go touch grass and let people enjoy things. Every time I'm out in public and I see someone with a liaboo, it just makes me smile because I know that they picked it out and they opened it and they were hoping to get a certain color and maybe they got the color they wanted, maybe they didn't. But the whole thing of it is just so cute. It's like me being a Swifty and seeing people wear Taylor merch in public. It's fun. So, keep the Lebus coming or the Sunny Angels or whatever you're into. I love it. Another moment that I'm thankful for this year is Charlie X getting married. I am just obsessed. I love the pipeline of party girl to wifey. You can be a 365 party girl and still be a lover girl at the same time. I just love everything that Charlie XCX getting married represents. You can still be the fun party girl and be a wife and your life isn't over the second you put a ring on it. like you can go out with your friends, travel the world, go on an international tour, hit the club, and still be a wifey. I just hate when society acts like because you get married, your life is over. It should be the total opposite of that. You should continue having fun if you want to with your husband. So, I just love that she got married and it was so beautiful. Another moment that I'm grateful for that might make some of you roll your eyes is the CEO getting exposed for cheating at the Coldplay concert. Listen, cheating is terrible. I'm not grateful for that, obviously. Like, I've been cheated on. Ew, I don't support that. But what I do support and what I am grateful for is the truth coming out. Every woman or man deserves to know who they married. And honestly, the more that cheating gets exposed online, at concerts, or anywhere, the better. Maybe this will make people think twice before being unfaithful. And obviously, I feel bad for the wife that her husband got exposed in such a public way, but in the end, she's winning. The truth came out. She left her cheating husband and I'm proud of her. And I just think cheating is so sadly normalized in our culture and people should be embarrassed by it. Bring back shame. Another pop culture moment that I'm grateful for this year is Vogue publishing an article titled, "Is having a boyfriend embarrassing?" This was an absolutely incredible conversation starter. People saw the title of this article and went absolutely insane. But those same people failed to actually read the article and understand what it was saying, which is basically that having a boyfriend is not a flex unless he's actually a good man. And that is so real. I could not agree more. For way too long, women settled in relationships and marriages just for the sake of saying that they had someone, even if he was the worst. But now, women are more than okay with being single. And I think that forces men to step up and not just give the bare minimum like they're used to doing. And obviously I'm not talking about all men. This is a very general topic, but the dialogue around it is so needed. So ladies, no, having a boyfriend is not embarrassing. Unless he's a loser and you should dump him. Another moment I am so grateful for this year is Wicked. I just love the message of this movie so much. People are not just good or evil. We are all shaped by circumstance, perception, and misunderstanding. Alphaba wasn't evil. She was just misunderstood. And I'm someone who only really got onto the wicked train last year when the first movie came out, but I was so surprised at how much it resonated with me and the rest of the world. I absolutely loved both movies, and even more so, I love how much kids are enjoying them. The story is just so important and beautiful, and I think it sends a really great message for everyone. And last but not least, my absolute favorite pop culture moment from this year that I am so thankful for is Taylor Swift getting engaged. This was a big year for the Lover Girls. So Taylor Swift is living proof that you can go through so much heartbreak and even in the public eye, you can be mocked, judged, be labeled as the problem, and still find someone who genuinely loves you so much. Her engagement gave so many women hope, especially women in their 30s who feel so much pressure to settle. Taylor left a six-year relationship in her 30s because it ultimately wasn't right for her. And then she found someone who cherishes her so deeply. If that's not the most inspiring love story, I don't know what is. And again, as a Taylor Swift fan, so many of us resonate with all of the heartbreak she's been through in her life. I mean, on her last album, she was singing about how she felt like dying. And now, look at her engaged in love to a man who puts her on the highest of pedestals that she deserves. And isn't that what we all want? Oh my god. I don't want to get emotional, but truly, I am just so happy for her and she's just such a great role model for all of us. Just know if you are going through it right now, if you're dealing with heartbreak or loss, grief, whatever it is, it will get better and you do deserve the love that you crave. And I'm speaking to myself as well as anyone watching when I say that. And that is it for this week's episode of Riri's Weekly Tea. A short news cycle, a long gratitude list, and some of my opinions sprinkled in there. So, let me know in the comment section which moment you were most grateful for this year. Don't forget to like and subscribe, and I'll see you next week for another episode of Riri's Weekly Tea. Bye.