Streamed & Screened: Movie and TV Reviews and Interviews
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -A podcast about movies and TV, hosted by Bruce Miller, editor of the Sioux City Journal, and longtime entertainment writer covering Hollywood, television and streaming programs. Get Bruce's insights and enjoy interviews with directors, stars and experts. Co-hosted by Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises.
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Lily Gladstone returns, Jon Bon Jovi opens up and the buzz surrounding 'Civil War'
April 17, 2024 15:00 - 29 minutes - 25.6 MBThings had been relatively quiet, but there are now plenty of options coming to streaming services and in theaters, especially as we get closer to the summer movie season. In this week's episode, co-host Bruce Miller shares an interview he had with Quinn Shephard and Samir Mehta, producers of "Under the Bridge," a new limited series on Hulu staring Lily Gladstone. It's the first big project for Gladstone, fresh off her Oscar nomination for "Killers of the Flower Moon." ...
Actor Dev Patel made the jump into directing. We look at Warren Beatty, Clint Eastwood, Greta Gerwig and others who have done both
April 10, 2024 16:00 - 26 minutes - 22.8 MBDev Patel's breakthrough as an actor came in "Slumdog Millionaire." He now gets a chance to make his mark as a director with the new action film "Monkey Man" that was also produced by Jordan Peele, another actor-turned-director. Patel is the latest in a long line of actors that have made the jump into directing. We look at many of the notable actors who have moved behind the camera. In some cases like Warren Beatty, their clout as an actor can help passion projects get ...
Creating content with artificial intelligence and catching up with Bob Cowsill
April 03, 2024 16:00 - 32 minutes - 28.2 MBYou can't escape artificial intelligence these days. From Chat GPT to debates over the use of A.I. to bring deceased actors back into movies or de-age older characters like Harrison Ford in the most recent "Indiana Jones" movie, the technology is here to stay. What do you think of when A.I. comes to mind? What would you do with it when it comes to the entertainment in your life? In this week's episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz talk about A.I. in movies i...
The return of 'Fraggle Rock' and our love of The Muppets
March 27, 2024 06:00 - 23 minutes - 20.5 MBJim Henson may have died in 1990, but his memory lives on through a variety of projects, whether it's "The Muppets," "Sesame Street" or the work done through Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Another popular Henson creation, "Fraggle Rock" is again, this time with the second season of "Fraggle Rock" Back to the Rock" dropping March 29 on Apple TV+. Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz discuss the series, share an interview with three people behind the program and discus...
New movie and streaming options include 'Cabrini,' 'Snack Shack' and 'Palm Royale' with a 'Star Wars' series coming soon
March 20, 2024 14:00 - 30 minutes - 26.6 MBWe are past the Oscars, which means it's time to turn our attention to what's new and coming soon. And there are a lot of options available. Up first, we have an interview with Jonathan Sanger, producer of the new film "Cabrini," which is drawing solid reviews from critics and moviegoers alike. We also catch up with correspondent Miles O'Brien, who talks about the new PBS documentary "NOVA: A.I. Revolution," and what advancements in medicine helped him after he had to ...
A huge night for 'Oppenheimer' at the Oscars, but 'Barbie' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon' fall short
March 11, 2024 05:30 - 33 minutes - 29.7 MBThe 94th Academy Awards capped off a huge year for Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" as it won best pitcture, best director (Nolan), best actor (Cillian Murphy), best supporting actor (Robert Downey Jr.) plus three more for seven total Oscars. But two other films that were expected to be the biggest challengers fell flat, with "Barbie" and "Killers of the Flower Moon" combining for a single Oscar. In this special episode of Streamed & Screened, Bruce Miller and Terry L...
Will 'Oppenheimer' crush the competition at the Oscars? We predict winners in each major category!
March 06, 2024 15:00 - 41 minutes - 36.9 MBOn Sunday, an awards season that lumbers to the finish line after 9 months of "Barbenheimer" discussion is expected to end with Christopher Nolan's atomic epic "Oppenheimer" crushing the competition. But will it? Bruce Miller offers his predictions for each of the major categories while Terry Lipshetz provides predictions based on a analysis from the gambling experts at Bonus Insider. (You can see their full predictions here.) READ MORE: Everything you need to know ab...
'Queens' offers a different perspective in the world of wildlife documentaries
February 29, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutes - 22.5 MB"Queens" isn't the typical wildlife documentary from National Geographic. This time, a female-led company produced a series that focuses on "female power in the natural world." Narrated by Angela Bassett, the 7-part series "begins March 4 on the National Geographic channel and streams on Disney+ and Hulu beginning March 5. In this week's episode of Streamed & Screened, co-host Bruce Miller talks about the series, in particular the seventh episode that focuses on the pr...
Cosmo Jarvis discusses 'Shogun,' 'Masters of the Air' offers a new perspective of WWII, 'True Detective: Night Country' wraps and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' returns
February 22, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes - 32.1 MBWith the two Hollywood strikes in the rearview mirror, there are a lot of new programs to keep us entertained. The latest limited series from FX, which will also stream on Hulu, is "Shōgun," which is based on the 1975 novel that was also turned into a 1980 miniseries. This week, co-host Bruce Miller talks with Cosmo Jarvis, who stars in the series. After that, co-host Terry Lipshetz shares his thoughts on three programs: "Masters of the Air" from Apple TV+ and "True De...
Touring Hollywood's television sets, singing with Jennifer Hudson and chatting with Montana Jordan of 'Young Sheldon'
February 16, 2024 16:15 - 27 minutes - 23.5 MBCall it a working vacation. Bruce Miller is back from Los Angeles after a gathering for the Television Critics Association. The journey took him to a variety of sets, including "Abbott Elementary," "9/11" and "Night Court." Miller shares his experience singing a duet with Jennifer Hudson — yes, that Jennifer Hudson — as well an an interview with Montana Jordan, who plays George "Georgie" Cooper Jr. We include some of that interview with Jordan, who talks about the role ...
'Genius: MLK/X' offers a fresh look at two iconic civil rights leaders
February 08, 2024 13:00 - 28 minutes - 24.5 MB1960s civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X took different approaches in efforts to achieve the same goals. The latest installment of the National Geographic series "Genius" looks at figures in a new way. "Genius: MLK/X" premieres two episodes each of the first four Thursdays of February for Black History Month on National Geographic. Episodes then become available the next day on Hulu and Disney+. Bruce Miller talks with Aaron Pierre, who portrays ...
New programs to watch include 'Masters of the Air,' 'True Detective: Night Country' and 'Son of a Critch'
February 01, 2024 12:00 - 37 minutes - 33.2 MBSince the Hollywood strikes slowed production, much of what normally would've made up the fall television season has slowly been debuting since the start of the near year. The list of returning shows includes favorites like "Grey's Anatomy," "The Good Doctor," "Young Sheldon" and "Blue Bloods." "Masters of the Air," which recently debuted on AppleTV+, is from Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, who were the producers of "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific." ...
Breaking down this year's Oscar nominations from snubs to predictions
January 23, 2024 22:00 - 34 minutes - 76 MB“Oppenheimer” appears to be the movie to beat when Oscars are handed out on March 10. The film about the development of the atomic bomb earned 13 nominations for the 96th Academy Awards, followed closely by “Poor Things” and “Killers of the Flower Moon” with 11 each. “Barbie,” an early favorite picked up eight nominations. On this week’s episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz break down the nominees and discuss the biggest snubs, which includes no best direct...
'Succession,' 'The Bear,' 'Beef' and more highlights from the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards
January 17, 2024 03:00 - 33 minutes - 29.6 MBThe long-delayed 75th Primetime Emmy Awards finally arrived with shows like "Succession," "The Bear" and "Beef" crushing the competition. But those weren't the only highlights. The program honored great shows from the past with cast reunions from "Cheers," "All in the Family," "Martin" and "The Sopranos." And host Anthony Anderson enlisted his mom to keep the acceptance speeches to a minimum and the show on schedule. Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz break dow...
Will 'Succession' and 'The Bear' dominate the Primetime Emmy Awards?
January 11, 2024 20:30 - 35 minutes - 31.7 MBThe 75th Primetime Emmy Awards are finally here after a four-month delay caused by the actors and writers strikes. And even though the period of eligibility differs, last week's Golden Globes may have offered a glimpse at which shows will dominate when the stars arrive Monday at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz break down the big categories and offer predictions on which shows and actors will be rewarded, although don...
Golden Globes preview: Which movies and shows will come out on top?
January 03, 2024 20:30 - 36 minutes - 32.7 MBThe calendar has flipped to 2024 and the a busy awards season begins with the Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 7, at 8 p.m. Eastern. Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz break down the big categories and offer predictions on which films, shows and actors will be rewarded by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to [email protected] and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & S...
The Top 10 TV shows of 2023: 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' 'The Bear' and more!
December 28, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 21.6 MBWe here at Streamed & Screened watched a lot of shows on broadcast, cable and streaming services in 2023 and there were a lot of great programs including "Succession," "Beef," "The Bear," "Fargo" and "The Last of Us." But which show was the best? Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz had a lot of crossovers but ultimately put two different shows on top. Give a listen and find out which shows ranked in the top 10 for each and why! Bruce Miller's Top 10 TV shows from ...
The Top 10 movies of 2023: 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' and the rest
December 21, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21 MB2023 was perhaps the best movie year since the pandemic. There were multiple blockbusters in the theater, with "Barbie" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" both topping $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales. Beside seats in theaters filling up, there were plenty of great movie options both domestic and foreign that will be competing for awards in the coming months. Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz talk about their favorite movies of the year, with Miller offering h...
Golden Globes 2024 and an interview with 'Fargo,' 'Oppenheimer' actor David Rysdahl
December 14, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.2 MB'Tis the season ... awards season, that is! The Golden Globes nominations are out, kicking off the entertainment awards season that will culminate with the Academy Awards. "Barbie" edged out "Oppenheimer" for the most nominations (you can get the full list here) and we break down some of the top nominees. Actor David Rysdahl played a part in two of this year's nominees, first as Donald Hornig, a chemist at Los Alamos, in the movie "Oppenheimer," and now as Wayne Lyon i...
Best TV shows to watch plus an interview with actor Bill Pullman
December 06, 2023 02:58 - 25 minutes - 22.2 MBThe year is winding down and Hollywood is still not completely recovered from the writers and actors strikes, but there are still a lot of new options coming to the small screen. From science fiction to documentaries, co-host Bruce Miller offers his recommendations on what to watch. Plus, he has a special holiday treat in the form of an interview with Bill Pullman, who portrays Alex Murdaugh in the new Lifetime movie "Murdaugh Murders: The Movie." Pullman, best known a...
The best movies to watch from now until the end of the year
November 29, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27 MBThe year is winding down but there is no end in sight when it comes to movie options in theaters between now and the end of the year. In this week's episode of Streamed & Screened, Bruce Miller highlights more than a dozen films that range from family-friendly to other that will compete with "Oppenheimer," "Killers of the Flower Moon" and others for Oscar consideration. Where to watch "May December" in select theaters now and coming to Netflix Dec. 1 "Priscilla" in th...
'Fargo' season 5 is the last great show of 2023. Hear from stars Jon Hamm, Juno Temple and Jennifer Jason Leigh
November 20, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB27 years after becoming a classic dark comedy that earned seven Academy Award nominations, including Oscar wins for Joel Coen and Ethan Coen (best original screenplay) and Frances McDormand (best actress), "Fargo" is back for its fifth season as an anthology series on FX and Hulu. Showrunner Noah Hawley's latest installment of the show that premiered in 2014 presents another standalone story that remains connected with the other seasons as well as the original movie. Se...
'The Holdovers' is an instant holiday classic while 'Nyad' tells a story of endurance
November 08, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 37.3 MBWith the holidays rapidly approaching, films related to Thanksgiving and Christmas can an offer a touch of nostalgia while telling an emotional story. Think "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" and "A Christmas Story." This year, directory Alexander Payne ("Election," "Sideways," "Nebraska") brings us "The Holdovers" starring Paul Giamatti as teacher Paul Hunham, Dominic Sessa as student Angus Tully and Da'Vine Joy Randolph as school cook Mary Lamb. The story centers on stu...
'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' becomes the latest epic Western on Paramount+
November 02, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 33.4 MBTaylor Sheridan is the actor and director who has probably become best know as the co-creator of the epic Paramount Network series "Yellowstone" and its prequels "1883" and "1923." His newest project is serving as executive producer for "Lawmen: Bass Reeves," a Paramount+ anthology series that launches Nov. 5 that feels like it should be part of the "Yellowstone" arc but is separate entity. "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" is a passion project of star David Oyelowo, who takes on t...
Sting brings classics to 'Message in a Bottle,' movie theater experiences and the ongoing actors strike
October 26, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23.4 MBIt's usually a busy time for television programming, but the ongoing actors strike has continued to slow things down. Yes, late night talk shows have resumed. And sure, "Saturday Night Live" is back on the air. But unless programming was completed and ready to go, there is not much else besides sports and some unscripted shows that don't need actors. And when there are shows to promote, the stars can't speak with media. But there are a few cases where celebrities can ...
Martin Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' might be the best film you see this year
October 18, 2023 17:45 - 46 minutes - 41.6 MBMove over "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie." The latest film from writer, director and producer Martin Scorsese — "Killers of the Flower Moon" — might be the best movie of 2023 and could run away with multiple Oscars when awards season approaches. Co-host Bruce Miller, who got an early screening of the film that opens October 20 after its brief run at Cannes earlier this year, shares his impressions of the film and where it stacks up with other Scorsese classics that featured ...
'Goosebumps' and more family-friendly movies and television shows for Halloween
October 12, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 42.4 MBIt's October and Halloween is approaching fast, which means it's also the season for scary programming. But not everything has to be scary and for adult audiences like "Saw X" and "The Exorcist: Believer," both of which are currently in theaters. "Goosebumps," a new series based on the R. L. Stine series of books, debuts on Disney+ and Hulu on Friday, Oct. 13. Executive producers Pavun Shetty and Conor Welch spoke with co-host Bruce Miller recently to discuss the progra...
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé have concert films on the way. Which films in the genre are among the greatest of all time?
October 05, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 38.9 MBDid you miss Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour or Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour? Fear not Swifties and fans of Queen Bey as they both have concert films due out soon. Concert films are nothing new. Since "Woodstock" in 1970 — and even some earlier films that The Beatles did as they slowed and stopped touring — films have captured important festivals and tours, and provided insight into bands as well as the fans during specific time periods. And even acclaimed directors h...
Catching up with Oliver Dench of 'Hotel Portofino' and talking 'Gen V,' 'The Saint of Second Chances' and 'Ahsoka'
September 28, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBThe writers strike is over so new programming — at least in the form of late-night television — will be returning soon. But with actors still on strike, most television shows and movies are not yet completely back in production. That means in most cases actors can't promote their work, which has led to some offbeat movie premieres such as a record number of dogs showing up on the red carpet for "PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie." But not all actors are prohibited from speak...
Fact vs. fiction in movies based on true stories like 'Gran Turismo'
September 21, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 32.7 MBGamers know the longtime PlayStation racing series Gran Turismo. The story of Jann Mardenborough, who turned a passion for the game into a career racing real cars was brought to theaters this summer in the film "Gran Turismo." But how closely do these films stick to reality? There's a reason why many include a disclaimer at the start that some characters and stories have been changed or dramatized. We talk about the recently completed HBO series "Winning Time: The Rise...
'The Inventor' a passion project for director Jim Capobianco, composer Alex Mandel
September 14, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 33.6 MBWhat are you passionate about? For Jim Capobianco, who has a Best Original Screenplay Oscar nomination from 'Ratatouille' to his credit, his new animated film "The Inventor" was a passion project. The film was a passion project as well for composer Alex Mandel, who was able to include his daughter Sequoia on a track in the film. Co-host Bruce Miller shares a story about his own passion projects and then dives into the new animated film about Leonardo da Vinci (not Leo...
Fall TV 2023: Jon Hamm and 'Frasier' return along with reality and game shows
September 07, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.1 MBJon Hamm is back, this time joining two different programs — "The Morning Show" and "Fargo" — as is the reboot of "Frasier," which brings star Kelsey Grammer back to Boston, where the character was introduced to us during the third season of "Cheers" nearly 40 years ago. There are also a number of reality series and game shows, another animated program on Fox that was in production well before the writers strike, foreign productions and remakes. Ultimately, it's a mi...
Hollywood strikes continue, movies flying under the radar to watch, streaming options and parenting choices
August 30, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 45.4 MBSummer is winding down but the fall lineup remains up in the air, so we bring you an episode of organized chaos. We hear from "The Nanny" star Fran Drescher, who is president of SAG-AFTRA and recently talked about the state of the actors strike. We also hear from "Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston. After talking about finally watching the Netflix series "Dahmer," co-host Bruce Miller talks about all of the movies that are trickling out that might only be in theaters br...
Storytime from the sets of 'M*A*S*H,' 'The Big Bang Theory,' 'The Office,' 'Cheers,' 'Frasier' and more!
August 24, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.3 MBJoin us on a fascinating journey through time as we explore Bruce Miller's 44-year career in entertainment reporting, filled with on-set experiences from some of the most iconic TV shows and movies. This includes all of the various spinoffs of "Star Trek," the penultimate episode of "M*A*S*H" and beloved sitcoms such as "Cheers," "Frasier," "The Big Bang Theory" and "The Office." We also dive into the realm of TV set design, with stories from the sets of popular shows ...
We're more than halfway through 2023. Which movies and shows are the best so far?
August 17, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBIt's been a pretty big year for movies so far. "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," "Barbie," "Guardians of the Galaxie Vol. 3" and "Oppenheimer" have all gotten film fans off of couches and back into theaters. And there have been a number of big streaming shows this year, including several notable series finales from "Succession," "Ted Lasso" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." Plus, HBO launched "The Last of Us" and we've enjoyed other streaming hits like "The Bear" and "Shrin...
'Only Murders in the Building,' 'Reservation Dogs' return, 'Ahsoka' up next and 'American Ninja Warrior' nears the end
August 10, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 38.8 MBMost of the big blockbusters have already hit theaters and with the writers and actors on strike, most of Hollywood is at a standstill. Co-host Bruce Miller would normally be soaking up the sun of Southern California, interviewing the stars of the upcoming fall television series, but instead remains rooted in Iowa. So instead we take a look at some streaming options that are out now or dropping soon: "Only Murders in the Building" and "Reservation Dogs" began began the...
Final act for 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' on Disney+
August 02, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBAs kids across the nation start heading back to school another group is about to graduate. The Disney+ series "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" concludes with its fourth and final season and all eight episodes will drop on Aug. 9. Here's the synopsis from Disney: After an epic summer at Camp Shallow Lake, the Wildcats return to East High where they prepare a stage production of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” But plans are disrupted when Principal Gu...
'Barbenheimer' delivers: ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ prove to be the best combination you’ll see this summer
July 26, 2023 16:30 - 31 minutes - 28.3 MBWhen is a movie no longer just a movie? It's when it becomes an event, or even a cultural phenomenon. What happens when two of those movies drop at the same time? You have the collision that was "Barbenheimer." This past week saw the opening of two films that are polar opposites: Greta Gerwig's playful comedy "Barbie" that brings the doll to life and Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheiemer," the biographical drama depicting the development of the atomic bomb under J. Robert O...
Hollywood actors go on strike, HBO dominates Emmy nominations and a film about RAGBRAI
July 19, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 40.4 MBHollywood was largely shut down when screenwriters went on strike, but they are now being joined by members of the Screen Actors Guild with no end in sight. This strike came just ahead of the release of the latest summer blockbuster, "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One," which had a big opening globally. But production of next year's "Part Two," like everything else, is now on hold. Also in limbo is the status of the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, scheduled fo...
'Indiana Jones' struggles, 'What We Do in the Shadows' returns
July 12, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 40.5 MBIt was a vacation week for one of the co-hosts, but one that had Hollywood ties far outside of California. Terry Lipshetz talks about his family vacation to South Dakota, which included stops at Badlands National Park and Wall Drug, locations of the 2020 Oscar-winning film "Nomadland," as well as Deadwood, which, of course, was the location for the HBO series of the same name. "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" are set to open this week as "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destin...
The greatest patriotic movies to watch for Independence Day
June 29, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 27.6 MBWith the Independence Day holiday coming up fast, it seemed like a good time to talk about some of the best movies with a patriotic theme of all time, along with a handful of television shows sprinkled in for good measure. There are classics like "Born on the Fourth of July," "Patton" and "Saving Private Ryan." Don't forget comedies and sports movies such as "Private Benjamin" and "Miracle." Actions films like the "Top Gun" and "National Treasure" films are patriotic. A...
'The Flash,' 'Elemental' underwhelm despite big expectations
June 22, 2023 19:30 - 30 minutes - 26.9 MBThe summer season opened with a number of big movies but a pair of films that opened last weekend fell short as "The Flash" managed only $55 million and "Elemental" took in only $29.6 million in U.S. box office results despite finishing in the top two slots. Expectations were particularly high for "The Flash" considering the hype behind Michael Keaton reprising his role as Batman helping Ezra Miller's Barry Allen/The Flash character. We dive into the movie — yes, there...
Great dads in TV and movie history, 'Elemental' hits theaters and 'The Bear' returns
June 15, 2023 19:30 - 42 minutes - 38.1 MBWe're heading into Father's Day, so there's no better time to take a look back at some of the great fathers in television and film history, as well as some more forgettable father figures. Our list touches on a wide range of fathers, including Atticus Finch from "To Kill A Mockingbird," Phil Dunphy from "Modern Family," Walter White from "Breaking Bad" and Frank Costanza from "Seinfeld." We won't give away the entire list, but rest assured there is some discussion of H...
Have audiences finally returned to theaters? Plus: Hear from the stars of 'The Wonder Years'
June 08, 2023 20:30 - 47 minutes - 42.6 MBIt's another week of the summer movie season, meaning another big movie is on the way. This time it's "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" that will be trying to knock "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" out of the top spot. "Spider-Man," along with "The Little Mermaid," "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3," "Fast X" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" have collectively grossed more than $1.3 billion which begs the question: Are movie theaters finally back to pre-pandemic lev...
Our thoughts on the 'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso,' 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' and 'Barry' series finales
June 01, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 27.9 MBAfter talking about the summer's big blockbuster movies during two of our past three episodes, we return to the small screen for a bittersweet conversation about fan-favorite streaming programs. HBO's "Succession" and "Barry" both concluded their runs after four seasons for each program. "Ted Lasso" on Apple TV+ came to an end after three seasons. And Amazon Prime Video's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" closed after its fifth season. While we don't reveal any major plot po...
See or skip 'Fast X,' 'The Little Mermaind' or 'Transformers'? Our thoughts on the rest of this summer's blockbuster films
May 25, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31 MBTwo weeks ago co-host Bruce Miller offerred up his a list of the top 6 summer blockbuster films to see in 2023. But there are many more highly anticipated films (including a few already in theaters) that are hoping to draw big audiences this summer. The list includes: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" in theaters now "Fast X" in theaters now "The Little Mermaid" out this weekend "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" out June 2 "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" out...
'American Born Chinese' could be next big show for Disney+
May 18, 2023 19:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBMove over Mando, "American Born Chinese" looks to become the next must-watch show on Disney+. The new series based on the graphic novel comes to the streaming platform on May 24 and includes "Everything Everywhere All at Once" Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan. We have an interview with the show's stars Ben Wang and Sydney Taylor, who talk about winning with the Oscar-winning actors. And speaking of "Everything Everywhere," Oscar-nominated actor Stephanie Hsu will be starr...
Top 6 summer blockbuster films to see in 2023
May 11, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 23.1 MBMemorial Day weekend is often viewed as the start of the summer movie season, although several big movies are already in theaters or will be out before then, such as "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3" and "Fast X." We don't want to do a podcast that will eat up an entire day, so we've thinned the list down to six movies you'll want to put at the top of the list. That's not to say skip the others. No, there are a lot of great options still out there we didn't have time to...
Writers Guild strike, 'Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.' and David Rubenstein's iconic journey
May 04, 2023 23:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBLate night television programs have turned to reruns and soon production on scripted shows may halt as the Writers Guild of America went on strike. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years meant 11,500 members stopped working with the expiration of their contract as they look for improved pay during the streaming era. We have several interview clips with celebrities like Jimmy Fallon and Josh Gad weighing in with their support of writers. How long will the strike last? C...
May the 4th be with you! Talking 'Star Wars' as well as 'A Small Light' on National Geographic
April 28, 2023 15:15 - 39 minutes - 35 MBMay the 4th be with you! As always, May 4 is the unofficial holiday dedicated to the "Star Wars" franchise. Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz talk about the classic movies and new TV shows, which include the recent end of the third season of "The Mandalorian" and the second season of "The Bad Batch" plus the upcoming "Ahsoka" series. They also discuss the three new movies that were recently announced at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 in London by Lucasfilm P...