Streamed & Screened: Movie and TV Reviews and Interviews

"Melania" is less traditional documentary and more brand rollout, much like what you'd get at a fashion show.

While the movie takes a guarded approach and doesn't get too deep into First Lady Melania Trump's backstory, there is still something to be learned.

What stories do the 2026 Golden Globe nominations tell?

"Wicked: For Good" couldn't get a nomination for best motion picture-musical or comedy.

Timothée Chalamet might be an Oscar favorite for his performance in "Marty Supreme."

Rose Byrne could be someone to watch for best actress thanks to a strong effort in "If I Had Leg's I'd Kick You."

Jeremy Allen White probably won't win a pair of best actor awards, but he did score nominations for his film portrayal of Bruce Springsteen as well as his series "The Bear."

Regardless of what happens, we did get a bit of a sneak preview into what might get love when Oscar nominations come on Jan. 22.

We also discuss season 2 of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" on Disney+. Bruce Miller has multiple interviews with the stars, including Walker Scobell (Percy Jackson), Dior Goodjohn (Clarisse La Rue), Charlie Bushnell (Luke Castellan), Daniel Diemer (Tyson), Leah Sava Jeffries (Annabeth Chase) and Aryan Simhadri (Grover Underwood).

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Studios love to hold movies back until the end of the year to sneak into awards conversations.

"Song Sung Blue" with Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, along with "Marty Supreme" starring Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow, are among the films trying to catch the attention of critics.

Another film that hits a similar chord is "Sentimental Value," the latest film from Joachim Trier starring Renate Reinsve, Elle Fanning and Stellan Skarsgård.

In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller catches up with Trier about the film and his overall style that allows his films to "say enough, but not too much."

We also talk about the first batch of episodes of "Stranger Things," which released the first half of its season in time for the Thanksgiving break. Co-host Terry Lipshetz watched the episodes with his family and shares his thoughts about the final run.

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Tubi is the latest streaming service to find its niche in original programming. After the success of "Sidelined: The QB and Me" in 2024, director Justin Wu was back at it with "Sidelined 2: Intercepted."

Is a "Sidelined 3" in the works? Could there be an extended universe for this romantic comedy series aimed at older teens and young adults that stars TikTok influencer Noah Beck? (And for the Gen X crowd, the movie also stars James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" fame.)

Bruce Miller has interviews with Wu and stars Roan Curtis, Charlie Gillespie and Drew Ray Tanner. 

Miller and co-host Terry Lipshetz also talk "Wicked," Broadway shows in New York, "The Beast in Me" and more!

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One of the most anticipated sequels of the year is here with "Wicked: For Good," and the film did not disappoint, earning an opening weekend of $150,000,000 at the box office.

Co-host Bruce Miller had the opportunity to see the film before its wide release and shared his thoughts with co-host Terry Lipshetz, who also added his thoughts on "Predator: Badlands," one of the biggest films since the summer film season ended.

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If you're looking for something to watch, whether on TV or in the theater, the options are quickly increasing.

Legendary documentarian Ken Burns is back with his latest series for PBS: "The American Revolution."

One of the biggest movies of the fall season is about to open, with "Wicked: For Good" dropping this weekend. That follows another legacy film release with the remake of "The Running Man" starring Glen Powell.

Jason Clarke, one of the most notable supporting character actors of recent years, gets a chance to shine in Hulu's "Murdaugh: Death in the Family." Hear from Clarke, who spoke with co-host Bruce Miller.

We also discuss the upcoming final season of "Stranger Things."

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uce Miller, the now-retired editor of the Sioux City Journal, returns.

First order of business: Catching up with co-host and Bruce Springsteen superfan Terry Lipshetz. The pair discuss the new biopic "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere," which has gotten mixed reviews from critics but generally favorable reviews from fans. 

We discuss the movie, how it compares to recent biopics and whether it has any shot at Oscar nominations or wins this upcoming awards season. We also compare how the movie stacks up to other recent biopics, such as "A Complete Unknown," "Elvis" and "Bohemian Rhapsody."

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We do apoligize for our brief interuption, but Streamed & Screened is back! After a brief hiatus due to a medical emergency, Br

We do apologize for our brief interruption, but Streamed & Screened is back! After a brief hiatus due to a medical emergency, Bruce Miller, the now-retired editor of the Sioux City Journal, returns.

First order of business: Catching up with co-host and Bruce Springsteen superfan Terry Lipshetz. The pair discuss the new biopic "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere," which has gotten mixed reviews from critics but generally favorable reviews from fans. 

We discuss the movie, how it stacks up to recent biopics and whether it has any shot at any Oscar nominations or wins this upcoming awards season. We also compare how the movie stacks up to other recent biopics, such as "A Complete Unknown," "Elvis" and "Bohemian Rhapsody."

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"The Studio" crushed the competition in comedies. "The Pitt" played spoiler to "Severance" in dramas. "Adolescence," as expected, took the top prizes in limited series.

But there were plenty of surprises along the way as well as Nate Bargatze's efforts as host. We break down the highs and lows of this year's Primetime Emmy Awards.

Also: "Dancing with the Stars" is back and the new Netflix documentary "aka Charlie Sheen" takes a look at the life of the actor.

Note: The show discusses potential Emmy hosts, including Jimmy Kimmel. This podcast was recorded prior to ABC's suspension and subsequent reinstatement of him. 

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David Rysdahl has been busy the past few years, but you might not have noticed if you weren't paying attention. 

That's not to say his roles have been forgettable — quite the opposite. Rather, Rysdahl has had impactful roles in ensemble casts, whether as chemist Donald Hornig in the blockbuster "Oppenheimer," the loving but passive husband Wayne Lyon in season 5 of "Fargo," or the uneasy scientist Arthur Sylvia in "Alien: Earth."

This latest role reunites him with Noah Hawley, the creator and showrunner of both "Fargo" and "Alien: Earth." In this episode, hear from Rysdahl during an interview with co-host Bruce Miller.

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There are plenty of familiar contenders for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards (Sept. 14, 8 p.m. EDT, CBS), but a bunch of newcomers could take top prizes.

"Severance," "The Bear," "The White Lotus" and "Hacks" all have been nominated in the past and look to pick up awards. Could "Adolescence" be this year's "Baby Reindeer" in the limited series category? Will "The Studio" or "The Pitt" pick up trophies? Can Harrison Ford finally win a top prize?

In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller share who he thinks will win big.

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"The Office" became one of the most beloved series of the early 2000s, and while Steve Carell isn't reprising his Michael Scott character, the show gets new life in a way with "The Paper."

In this spinoff film, Domhnall Gleeson plays Ned Sampson, editor of the "Toledo Truth Teller." The newspaper, which is struggling, also happens to be owned by Dunder Mifflin and the show brings Oscar Nunez along to reprise his role as accountant Oscar Martinez.

 In this episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz discuss the new show, how it compares to the current state of journalism, and some of the classic journalism movies and shows of all time from "Lou Grant" to the unrelated movie "The Paper" to the classic films "All the Presidents Men" and "Spotlight."

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There have been a number of big summer movies like "F1: The Movie," "Superman" and "Jurrassic World: Rebirth." But these popcorn movies are not likely destined for big awards.

Studios like to hold back the Oscar contenders for the fall, so in this week's episode we dive into which movies to watch for this fall and into the winter. You can also review a full list of notable films below.

August releases

“Honey Don’t!” – Ethan Coen continues his Margaret Qualley-a-thon with this comedy about a private investigator who looks into a series of deaths tied to a church. Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans co-star.

“Splitsville” – Divorce makes strange bedfellows, particularly when the ex discovers his best friends have an open marriage. Dakota Johnson, Kyle Marvin star.

“Eden” – Looking for a better life, a group of people head to the Galapagos and realize what they’re up against. Jude Law and Ana de Armas star in this based-in-fact drama directed by Ron Howard.

“Relay” – Payoffs between corporations brings a broker into the line of fire. Riz Ahmed, Lily James and Sam Worthington star.

“Hollywood Grit” – A private investigator has to find out what happened to his daughter. Tyrese, Max Martini star.

“Lurker” – How strange is the world of stardom? A worker finds out as he gets closer to a music star. Alex Russell wrote and directed this drama starring Theodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe.

“The Thursday Murder Club” – Friends in a retirement home solve mysteries. Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley are in the home.

“The Roses” – An updated look at “War of the Roses” lets Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman square off. Jay Roach directs.

“Caught Stealing” – Austin Butler gets the Darren Aronofsky treatment as a baseball player caught in the underbelly of New York City. Bad Bunny is along for the ride.

“The Toxic Avenger”—When a janitor is the victim of a toxic accident, a new crimefighter emerges. Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige star.

“Jaws” – The first summer blockbuster returns to the big screen after months on television. Now, you can see what audiences were scared of in 1975.

“Love, Brooklyn” – Friends navigate the pitfalls of life in Brooklyn.

September releases

“Megadoc” – Mike Figgis looks at the making of Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis.”

“The Conjuring: Last Rites” – Those creepy paranormal investigators say they’re taking on one last case (sure) to settle their own lives. Patric Wilson and Vera Farmiga return.

“The Threesome” – A threesome leads to problems, particularly since life’s not always fantasies. Zoey Deutch and Jonah Hauer-King star.

“Twinless” – Two men bond in a support group. Dylan O’Brien, Lauren Graham and Arkira Chantaratananond star.

“Hamilton” – Celebrating its “ten-cennial,” the Broadway hit brings its performance capture version (which ran on Disney+) to the big screen. Updates about the performers make this more than a night out.

“The Baltimorons” – Sobriety leads to a dental emergency which leads to a romance with the dentist. Jay Duplass directs; Michael Strassner co-writes and stars.

“The Long Walk” —You thought the Hunger Games were bad, how about this: Teenage boys compete in a walking contest. If they don’t keep up, they’re shot. Based on a Stephen King story, it’s one of the year’s most harrowing.

“Spinal Tap II: The End Continues” – Those Smell the Glove guys reunite after a 15-year hiatus for one last concert. Rob Reiner directs; the original actors return.

“Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” – The Crawleys face scandal, financial ruin and social disgrace. To get out of it, they look to a younger generation. Expect all but Maggie Smith to be back.

“The History of Sound” – Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor embark on a World War I project that brings them close to their country and each other.

“Code 3” – One last shift for a paramedic who has to train his replacement. What could go wrong? Rainn Wilson, Lil Rel Howery star.

“Him” – What a guy won’t do to be a football star. Here, one goes to a compound where anything can happen. Tyriq Withers, Marlon Wayans and Julia Fox star.

“American Sweatshop – Yup, it’s the world of social media. An insider discovers just how dark the world is (like we didn’t know).

“A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” – Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie bond in a unique journey (which, of course, says nothing but suggests there’s more to this than two big stars).

“The Summer Book” – A girl and her grandmother become closer in Finland. Emily Matthews and Glenn Close star. (Could this be the one that finally wins Close an Oscar?)

“Xeno” – Ready for another E.T.? This one finds a teenager relating to the alien. Josh Cooke, Lulu Wilson star.

“Waltzing with Brando” – When Marlon Brando wants an ecologically perfect retreat in Tahiti, he calls on a Los Angeles architect. Tia Carrere, Richard Dreyfuss and Jon Heder star.

“Eleanor the Great” – Scarlett Johansson directs June Squibb in this drama about a 94-year-old who has plenty of stories to tell.

“One Battle After Another” – Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this dark comedy about a group of revolutionaries reuniting to save one of their group’s daughter. Paul Thomas Anderson directs; Benicio Del Toro (who starred in a Wes Anderson film earlier this year) and Sean Penn co-star.

October releases

“The Smashing Machine” – Dwayne Johnson tries his hand at mixed-martial arts as UFC champion Mark Kerr. The makeup may be a stretch, but Benny Safdie directs, Emily Blunt disappears in an unlikely role.

“Tron: Ares” – Jared Leto gets to run the race. Jeff Bridges is here, too, but this is about a new program (Ares) that’s about to embark on a dangerous mission.

“Roofman” – A robber evades authorities by hanging out in a toy store. Channing Tatum plays the thief, Peter Dinklage and Kirsten Dunst swirl around him.

“Anemone” – Daniel Day-Lewis comes out of retirement for this film directed by his son, Ronan. The plot? Good question, but it will have that DD-L prestige.

“Kiss of the Spider Woman” – Jennifer Lopez stars in the Tony winner fans have been asking for. The big question: Were they looking for Lopez to star in it? Bill Conden directs.

“If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You” – Rose Byrne gets the Oscar buzz as a woman trying to juggle multiple traumas, including a sick child and an absent husband.

“Soul on Fire” – This is the story of a St. Louis native who survived burns which covered his body. Joel Courtney plays John O’Leary. William H. Macy and John Corbett co-star.

“Good Fortune” – An angel meddles in the lives of a venture capitalist and a gig worker. Seth Rogen, Azizi Ansari and Keke Palmer star in this comedy written and directed by Ansari.

Black Phone 2 – More trouble ensues when the phone rings. Sequel to a better-than-average horror film.

“After the Hunt” – Julia Roberts plays a college professor who wonders what could happen when a student levels an accusation against a colleague. Ayo Edebiri co-stars.

The Mastermind – A family man leads a double life in the 1970s. Josh O’Connor and Alana Haim star.

“Pets on a Train” – Animated animals get caught up in a train heist.

Hedda” – “Hedda Gabler” gets the big-screen treatment with Tessa Thompson in the title role.

Blue Moon – The life of Lorenz Hart is told by Richard Linklater with Ethan Hawke as Hart. Andrew Scott plays Richard Rodgers.

“Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” -- Bruce Springsteen gets the Bob Dylan treatment with Jeremy Allen White in the title role. This, however, only covers the creation of the “Nebraska” album.

“Regretting You” – Family issues emerge after the death of a husband and father. Based on Colleen Hoover’s best-seller, it stars Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace.

“The Watchers” – M. Night Shayamalan’s daughter Ishana makes her directorial debut with this thriller about an artist who gets trapped in an Irish forest.

“Anniversary” – A good cast (Diane Lane, Kyle Chandler, Zoey Deutch) in a thriller directed by Polish filmmaker Jan Komasa.

“Bugonia” – Emma Stone continues her run with Yorgos Lanthimos. The film is a remake of a South Korean effort about two men kidnapping an executive, convinced she’s an alien bent on destroying Earth.

“Nouvelle Vague” – Richard Linklater has another entry this year. This one’s a look at Jean-Luc Godard and actress Jean Seberg. Guillaume Marbeck and Zoey Deutch start.

November releases

When We Pray – Jamie Foxx directs the story of brothers who become pastors at divergent churches.

Predator: Badlands – While “Alien: Earth” takes over TV screens, the “other” scary creature takes on a remote planet.

The Running Man” – Glen Powell steps into Arnold Schwarzenegger’s shoes as a contestant in a game show which features killers all around the world.

Nuremberg – Set during the Nuremberg trials, a psychiatrist interviews Nazi prisoners to determine if they are fit to stand trial. Rami Malek and Russell Crowe square off.

Peter Hujar’s Day – What was New York’s art world like in 1974? Rebecca Hall and Ben Whishaw play two who know. Ira Sachs directs.

“Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” – The Four Horsemen get help from newbies hoping to use illusions to get away with big cash.

Jay Kelly – It’s an ensemble film but it stars George Clooney as a George Clooney-level star who reflects on life with his manager (played by Adam Sandler). Noah Baumbach directs. Indecipherable – A boy, home alone, gets shaken by the things that go bump in the night.

Wicked: For Good – At long last, we find out what happened to Glinda and Elphaba. Expect at least one new song and bigger roles for the men in their lives. No place like home? That’s included, too. Cynthia Orivo and Ariana Grande could double up on the Oscar nominations.

Rental Family – Oscar winner Brendan Fraser plays an American actor who plays roles in other people’s lives.

STZ – Zombies result when a trio of scientists launch a bio-attack on a bus filled with women. (No kidding.)

Zootopia 2 – Residents of Zootopia return for more adventure and product placement. Judy and Nick are on the trail of a new resident, a snake.

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Although he has largely stopped writing and recording music since 1993's "River of Dreams," Billy Joel has remained a steady force on classic rock radio (or streaming) as well as at New York's Madison Square Garden.

With so many documentaries and biopics popping up in recent years, it was only a matter of time before filmmakers tackled the "Piano Man." HBO's recent two-part documentary "And So It Goes" takes viewers on a journey from his roots on Long Island through four marriages, a bad record deal, financial problems and a massive catalog of pop hits. And if that wasn't enough, there's also the story of his Jewish grandparents surviving Nazi Germany.

In this episode, co-host and music fan Terry Lipshetz talks the new documentary, while co-host Bruce Miller then discusses the new drama "East of Wall" that critics have been raving about. Miller also shares his interview with director Kate Beecroft and stars Tabitha Zimiga and Porscha Zuniga. The movie was filmed in South Dakota.

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The "Alien" franchise has been frightening moviegoers for more than 40 years. Now, showrunner Noah Hawley, backed by the franchise's creator Ridley Scott, brings a new storyline to streaming platforms with "Alien: Earth."

The FX series, which is also available on Huylu, serves as a prequel to the 1979 film "Alien" and features Timothy Olyphant ("Deadwood," "Justified" and "The Book of Boba Fett") in the ensamble cast.

In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller shares a pair of interviews he had with stars Alex Lawther and Sydney Chandler as well as producers David Zucker and Noah Hawley.

Additionally, co-host Terry Lipshetz talks about the recent rockumentary "Becoming Led Zeppelin" thatis on streaming platforms, most notably for free for Netflix subscribers.

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