Streamed & Screened: Movie and TV Reviews and Interviews

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.

About the show

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.

About the show

When in doubt, just recycle an old franchise.

There's "Freakier Friday" and "The Naked Gun" hitting theaters. "Happy Gilmore 2" just dropped on Netflix.

"The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is another attempt at the comic book series.

Are you into science fiction? Hulu brings the "Alien" franchise to the small screen with the new "Alien: Earth" series. And then there is the "Predator" franchise, which crosses over with "Alien" from time to time, returning later this year with a new movie, "Predator: Badlands."

On this week's episode, co-hosts Terry Lipshetz and Bruce Miller talks about what's being recycled this year, including the third installment of the "Avatar" franchise that is finally coming back after production delays.

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"Severance" from Apple TV+ earned 27 nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, while HBO Max's "The Penguin" and "The White Lotus" weren't far behind.

"The Studio" and "The Bear" were also high on the list, and Harrison Ford picked up an acting nomination for "Shrinking."

On this episode, the co-hosts go through some of the notable selections — and snubs — following the release of the nominations. Review the full list below:

Outstanding drama series
"Andor" (Disney+)
"The Diplomat" (Netflix)
"The Last of Us" (HBO Max)
"Paradise" (Hulu)
"The Pitt" (HBO Max)
"Severance" (Apple TV+)
"Slow Horses" (Apple TV+)
"The White Lotus" (HBO Max)
Outstanding comedy series
"Abbott Elementary" (ABC)
"The Bear" (FX)
"Hacks" (HBO Max)
"Nobody Wants This" (Netflix)
"Only Murders in the Building" (Hulu)
"Shrinking" (Apple TV+)
"The Studio" (Apple TV+)
"What We Do in the Shadows" (FX)
Outstanding limited or anthology series
"Adolescence" (Netflix)
"Black Mirror" (Netflix)
"Dying for Sex" (FX)
"Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" (Netflix)
"The Penguin" (HBO Max)
Outstanding television movie
"Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" (Peacock)
"The Gorge" (Apple TV+)
"Mountainhead" (HBO Max)
"Nonnas" (Netflix)
"Rebel Ridge" (Netflix)
Outstanding reality competition program
"The Amazing Race" (CBS)
"RuPaul's Drag Race" (MTV)
"Survivor" (CBS)
"Top Chef" (Bravo)
"The Traitors" (Peacock)
Outstanding talk series
"The Daily Show" (Comedy Central)
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (ABC)
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" (CBS)
Outstanding scripted variety series
"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" (HBO Max)
"Saturday Night Live" (NBC)
Outstanding variety special (live)
"The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar" (Fox)
"Beyoncé Bowl" (Netflix)
"The Oscars" (ABC)
"SNL50: The Anniversary Special" (NBC)
"SNL50: The Homecoming Concert" (Peacock)
Outstanding variety special (pre-recorded)
"Adam Sandler: Love You" (Netflix)
"Ali Wong: Single Lady" (Netflix)
"Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years" (Hulu)
"Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize For American Humor" (Netflix)
"Sarah Silverman: Postmortem" (Netflix)
"Your Friend, Nate Bargatze" (Netflix)
Outstanding game show
"Celebrity Family Feud" (ABC)
"Jeopardy" (ABC)
"The Price is Right" (CBS)
"Wheel of Fortune" (ABC)
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" (ABC)
Outstanding lead actress in a drama series
Kathy Bates, "Matlock"
Sharon Horgan, "Bad Sisters"
Britt Lower, "Severance"
Bella Ramsey, "The Last of Us"
Keri Russell, "The Diplomat"
Outstanding lead actor in a drama series
Sterling K. Brown, "Paradise"
Gary Oldman, "Slow Horses"
Pedro Pascal, "The Last of Us"
Adam Scott, "Severance"
Noah Wyle, "The Pitt"
Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series
Uzo Aduba, "The Residence"
Kristen Bell, "Nobody Wants This"
Quinta Brunson, "Abbott Elementary"
Ayo Edebiri, "The Bear"
Jean Smart, "Hacks"
Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series
Adam Brody, "Nobody Wants This"
Seth Rogen, "The Studio"
Jason Segel, "Shrinking"
Martin Short, "Only Murders in the Building"
Jeremy Allen White, "The Bear"
Outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie
Cate Blanchett, "Disclaimer"
Meghann Fahy, "Sirens"
Rashida Jones, "Black Mirror"
Cristin Milloti, "The Penguin"
Michelle Williams, "Dying for Sex"
Outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie
Colin Farrell, "The Penguin"
Stephen Graham, "Adolescence"
Jake Gyllenhaal, "Presumed Innocent"
Brian Tyree Henry, "Dope Thief"
Cooper Koch, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"
Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series
Patricia Arquette, "Severance"
Carrie Coon, "The White Lotus"
Katherine LaNasa, "The Pitt"
Julianne Nicholson, "Paradise"
Parker Posey, "The White Lotus"
Natasha Rothwell, "The White Lotus"
Aimee Lou Wood, "The White Lotus"
Outstanding supporting actor in a drama series
Zach Cherry, "Severance"
Walton Goggins, "The White Lotus"
Jason Isaacs, "The White Lotus"
James Marsden, "Paradise"
Sam Rockwell, "The White Lotus"
Tramell Tillman, "Severance"
John Turturro, "Severance"
Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series
Liza Colón-Zayas, "The Bear"
Hannah Einbinder, "Hacks"
Kathryn Hahn, "The Studio"
Janelle James, "Abbott Elementary"
Catherine O'Hara, "The Studio"
Sheryl Lee Ralph, "Abbott Elementary"
Jessica Williams, "Shrinking"
Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series
Ike Barinholtz, "The Studio"
Colman Domingo, "The Four Seasons"
Harrison Ford, "Shrinking"
Jeff Hiller, "Somebody Somewhere"
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, "The Bear"
Michael Urie, "Shrinking"
Bowen Yang, "Saturday Night Live"
Outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie
Erin Doherty, "Adolescence"
Ruth Negga, "Presumed Innocent"
Deirdre O'Connell, "The Penguin"
Chloë Sevigny, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"
Jenny Slate, "Dying for Sex"
Christine Tremarco, "Adolescence"
Outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie
Javier Bardem, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"
Bill Camp, "Presumed Innocent"
Owen Cooper, "Adolescence"
Rob Delaney, "Dying for Sex"
Peter Sarsgaard, "Presumed Innocent"
Ashley Walters, "Adolescence"
Outstanding guest actress in a drama series
Jane Alexander, "Severance"
Gwendoline Christie, "Severance"
Kaitlyn Dever, "The Last of Us"
Cherry Jones, "The Handmaid's Tale"
Catherine O'Hara, "The Last of Us"
Merritt Wever, "Severance"
Outstanding guest actor in a drama series
Giancarlo Esposito, "The Boys"
Scott Glenn, "The White Lotus"
Shawn Hatosy, "The Pitt"
Joe Pantoliano, "The Last of Us"
Forest Whitaker, "Andor"
Jeffrey Wright, "The Last of Us"
Outstanding guest actress in a comedy series
Olivia Colman, "The Bear"
Jamie Lee Curtis, "The Bear"
Cynthia Erivo, "Poker Face"
Robby Hoffman, "Hacks"
Zoë Kravitz, "The Studio"
Julianne Nicholson, "Hacks"
Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series
Jon Bernthal, "The Bear"
Bryan Cranston, "The Studio"
Dave Franco, "The Studio"
Ron Howard, "The Studio"
Anthony Mackie, "The Studio"
Martin Scorsese, "The Studio"
Outstanding directing for a drama series
"Andor," Janus Metz ("Who Are You?")
"The Pitt," Amanda Marsalis ("6 P.M.")
"The Pitt," John Wells ("7 A.M.")
"Severance," Jessica Lee Gagné ("Chikhai Bardo")
"Severance," Ben Stiller ("Gold Harbor)
"Slow Horses," Adam Randall ("Hello Goodbye")
"The White Lotus," Mike White ("Amor Fati")
Outstanding directing for a comedy series
"The Bear," Ayo Edebiri ("Napkins")
"Hacks," Lucia Aniello ("A Slippery Slope")
"Mid-Century Modern," James Burrows ("Here's To You, Mrs. Schneiderman")
"The Rehearsal," Nathan Fielder ("Pilot's Code")
"The Studio," Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg ("The Oner")
Outstanding directing for a limited or anthology series or movie
"Adolescence," Philip Barantini
"Dying for Sex," Shannon Murphy ("It's Not That Serious")
"The Penguin," Helen Shaver ("Cent'anni")
"The Penguin," Jennifer Getzinger ("A Great or Little Thing")
"Sirens," Nicole Kassell ("Exile")
"Zero Day," Leslie Linka Glatter
Outstanding writing for a drama series
"Andor," Dan Gilroy ("Welcome to the Rebellion")
"The Pitt," Joe Sachs ("2 P.M.")
"The Pitt," R. Scott Gemmill ("7 A.M.")
"Severance," Dan Erickson ("Cold Harbor")
"Slow Horses," Will Smith ("Hello Goodbye")
"The White Lotus," Mike White ("Full-Moon Party")
Outstanding writing for a comedy series
"Abbott Elementary," Quinta Brunson ("Back To School")
"Hacks," Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky ("A Slippery Slope")
"The Rehearsal," Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Lock-Norton and Eric Notarnicola ("Pilot's Code")
"Somebody Somewhere," Hanna Bos, Paul Thureen and Bridget Everett ("AGG")
"The Studio," Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez ("The Promotion")
"What We Do in the Shadows," Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis and Paul Simms ("The Finale")
Outstanding writing for a limited or anthology series or movie
"Adolescence," Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham
"Black Mirror," Charlie Brooker and Bisha K. Ali ("Common People")
"Dying for Sex," Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwether ("Good Value Diet Soda")
"The Penguin," Lauren LeFranc ("A Great or Little Thing")
"Say Nothing," Joshua Zetumer ("The People in the Dirt")
Outstanding writing for a variety series
"The Daily Show"
"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver"
"Saturday Night Live"

About the show

"Roots," which debuted in 1977 and had several spinoffs, is the most notable dramatic miniseries to tackle the topic of slavery.

Now, Hulu hopes for similar success with "Washington Black," a drama based on the novel of the same name that traces the life of a boy from Barbados to Nova Scotia in the 1800s. 

"This is Us" star Sterling K. Brown is a producer on the project and also co-stars as Medwin Harris. Ernest Kingsley Jr. plays George Washington Black, while Eddie Karanja plays the younger version of the character.

In this episode, here from Kranja, who recently spoke with co-host Bruce Miller.

We also chat about a new reality show "Back to the Frontier" as well as briefly discuss Universal's disappointing new theme park.

About the show

Is it safe to get into the water? If "Jaws" taught us anything, it was to be cautious of your surroundings before going for a swim.

The Steven Spielberg film is generally considered to be the first big summer blockbuster film, and it celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer.

"Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story" looks at how the film changed movies and is the only documentary that includes the particpation of Spielberg. In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller talks with director Laurent Bouzereau, who shares his thoughts on the documentary and the history of "Jaws."

The show also touches on some of this summer's big blockbusters, ranging from "F1" to "Jurrassic World: Rebirth" to "Superman."

About the show

The fourth season of "The Bear" has finally arrived, and it's one you'll not want to miss.

Co-host Bruce Miller got access to all episodes before they dropped on Hulu, and the dramatic comedy that is more drama than comedy, has its lighter moments while tugging at your emotions.

Then there is the latest entry in the "28 Days Later" film series, this time advancing the post-apocalyptic zombie-horror franchise "28 Years Later." Miller shares his thoughts on the film and its young breakout star, Alfie Williams.

Lastly, there is a new show on Amazon's Prime Video that drops July 9. A spinoff of the show "Bosch," "Ballard" stars Maggie Q, John Carroll Lynch and Courtney Taylor. Miller has interviews with them all.

Programming note: The show will take a short break for the July 4 holiday, but will return the week of July 13.

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Weddings can be stressful for all involved. Add in an international spy mission, and things get even crazier.

Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp, who starred together in "Pitch Perfect," team up again in the action comedy "Bride Hard," where Rebel Wilson comes up short as the maid of honor but is called upon to save the day when mercenaries crash the wedding.

In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller catches up with both Wilson and Camp to talk about the movie and weddings. The film also stars Anna Chlumsky, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Stephen Dorff and Justin Hartley.

Miller and co-host Terry Lipshetz also chat about the new HBO documentary "Pee-wee as Himself," and other new movies.

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While drive-in theaters are few and far between these days, there are still ways to catch a movie in a unique venue.

Such is the case with the famous Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, which has a "Film on the Rocks" series  each summer. Co-host Terry Lipshetz shares his thoughts on seeing "2001: A Space Odyssey" at Red Rocks during a recent trip to Denver.

Co-host Bruce Miller also previews the Emmy Awards nominations, which are due out soon and some of the shows that might load up the nominations, such as "The Pitt," "The White Lotus," "Nobody Wants This" and "Andor."

The hosts also talke the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" and the new trailers for "Wicked: For Good" and "Alien: Earth."

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It's not unusual for real-life experiences to serve as an inspiration for a movie.

That's the case with "I Don't Understand You," a collaboration between David Joseph Craig and Brian Crano, who wrote and directed the comedy horror starring Nick Kroll, Andrew Rannells and Morgan Spector.

In this episode, hear from the directors and what led them to make the film, as well as both Kroll and Rannells.

Speaking of horror, Stephen King has long been king of the genre, but some of his less-than-scary stories have made for some great film adaptations, such as "Stand By Me" and "The Shawshank Redeption." The latest, "The Life of Chuck" starring Tom Hiddleston, is gaining a lot of buzz as one of the top films so far this year. 

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The second season of "The Last of Us" ended on a cliffhanger. "The Handmaid's Tale" ended after six seasons, but there is more on the way with a spinoff planned. And for "Mission: Impossible," the U.S. franchise that may have overtaken James Bond in the spy-thriller genre, "The Final Reckoning" provided a way to bid the characters farewell.

With summer nearly here, we bid farewell to the fall/winter television season, chat up those two series, look to the future of "The Last of Us" and offer thoughts on Tom Cruise's final "Mission." (Or will Ethan Hunt return in the future?) We also look at some of the big trailers for upcoming films, including a reboot of a comedy franchise and how it addresses a controversial actor.

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When it comes to theater, New York is the place to be for the biggest shows and stars.

While many actors spend careers working in theater, dramas and musicals also offer Hollywood's biggest stars an opportunity to mix things up.

Take the current run of "Othello," starring Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Oscar-nominee Jake Gyllenhaal.

George Clooney is performing in "Good Night, and Good Luck," an adaptation of the Oscar-nominated film he co-wrote and directed.

There's also "Smash," which is a musical adaptation of the TV series.

In this week's episode, co-host Bruce Miller talks about his love for the theater and what he plans to see during a week-long trip to New York.

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It wasn't long ago when summer was a time for nonstop action, everything from "Speed" to "Die Hard."

There are still plenty of action movies like the next "Mission: Impossible" film along with a new installment in the "Jurassic Park" franchise, but many of the annual entries are tied to comic books and other longstanding franchises.

What about new entries into the field? In this episode we talk with Katee Sackhoff, who stars in the new action movie "Fight or Flight," as well as the film's director James Madigan. Sackhoff is no stranger to the action genre, having been involved with several "Star Wars" programs from Disney+.

And with action movies, come big stunts. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced that a new Oscar category will be introduced for the 100th Academy Awards: Achievement in Stunt Design. We talk about what that means and whether mainstream actors like Tom Cruise could find a new pathway to an Oscar.

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Hollywood's biggest stars don't need a side hustle. They get to pick and choose projects and enjoy time off when not working.

But what about the typical actor not named Tom Cruise or Scarlett Johansson?

Some will get steady work on cruise ships, which can be a good way to get the experience needed for bigger opportunities. But there are other gigs ranging from life coach to florist to personal trainer.

On this episode, we talk about the ups and downs of acting, which isn't as glamorous as it may appear.

We also talk about "The Accountant 2," which is now in theaters and the huge background cast involved. 

And one of the biggest movies in theaters right now is 20 years old — the re-release of "Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith."

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Who doesn't like going to the movie theater for a night out? It can be a lot of fun, but what about the people who like to chat?

Has anyone ever spilled popcorn or soda on you? What about a crying kid?

There are some distractions here and there, and on this week's episode we talk about what bugs us most.

We also dive into what we do like and what we want to see added to the overall experience.

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With the Primetime Emmy Awards deadline coming on May 31, a rush of new seasons and shows are hitting networks and streaming platforms.

Following the recent conclussion of strong seasons from Emmy favorites "The Pitt," "Severance" and "The White Lotus," streamers have recently dropped shows including:

• "Andor" on Disney+.
• "The Handmaid's Tale" on Hulu.
• "Dying for Sex" on Fx for Hulu.
• "The Last of Us" on Max.
• "Your Friends & Neighbors" on Apple TV+.
• "MobLand" on Paramount+.
• "The Residence" on Netflix.
• "The Studio" on Apple TV+.

Another new show is "The Bondsman" on Amazon Prime Video. Co-host Bruce Miller chats with Beth Grant and Jolene Purdy, who star in the show anchored by Kevin Bacon and Jennifer Nettles.

And to close the show, the hosts chat briefly about "Warfare," the new film from Alex Garland that includes a number of notable television faces, including "Shogun" star Cosmo Jarvis.

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Disney+ has a pair of show returning with new seasons in "Dr. Who" and "Andor." These are among the upcoming highlights for fans of science fiction.

On this episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz talk those shows and other science fiction highlights on the way. Miller also shares his interview with Ncuti Gatwa, who plays the 15th Doctor in the series, as well as Varada Sethu, who is not only on "Dr. Who" but "Andor" as well.

Additionally, May 4 is considered Star Wars Day — May the 4th be with you! — and for the day a third miniseries of short animated episodes in the style of the "Clone Wars" series is on the way: "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld."

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The final season of 'The Handmaid's Tale' arrives, more than two years after the conclusion of the fifth season.

While the show aims to wrap the story of June Osborne, fans of the show do have more to look forward to as a spinoff series based on Margaret Atwood's novel "The Testaments" has been given the green light.

While no launch date has been given, we know that at least one actor — Ann Dowd who portrayed Aunt Lydia — will return.

For now, fans will get to enjoy one last stretch of 10 episodes. In this episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz will talk about the final season and share thoughts about the series as a whole.

Miller also shares interviews he had with Max Minghella (Commander Nick Blaine) and newcomer Josh Charles, Amanda Brugel (Rita Blue) and Madeline Brewer (Janine Lindo), and series creator Bruce Miller. (Yes, Bruce Miller talks with Bruce Miller.)

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Easter is nearly here, which makes the timing right for the latest season of "The Chosen," a series that looks at the life of Jesus.

The Amazon Prime Video series, which makes its debut in theaters before moving to streaming, is an interesting model for shows that bridges the gap between the formats.

Besides that, the Max's medical drama "The Pitt" will wrap soon, as does "The White Lotus." But as those wrap, season 2 of "The Last of Us" is about to return.

The final season of "The Handmaid's Tale" comes to Hulu in April. And Pierece Brosnan and Helen Mirren team up in "MobLand" on Netflex.

Learn more about those shows and others on this episode.

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While the 2024 summer movie lineup felt a little flat, a number of franchises — along with a few newcomers — should have film fans heading to theaters this summer.

"Superman," "Jurassic Park" and even "The Karate Kid" are in the mix, along with the final (unlikely) installment in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise.

Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz discuss what is on the way and which films have them most excited.

Here is Miller's breakdown of the biggest movies:

APRIL

A MINECRAFT MOVIE (April 4) – At long last, a movie. Jack Black and Jason Momoa star as Steve and Garrett.

THE AMATEUR (April 11) – A decoder (Rami Malek) decides to take matters into his own hands when the CIA won’t investigate a terrorist attack that claimed his wife. Rachel Brosnahan (the star of summer) co-stars.

WARFARE (April 11) – Familiar faces turn up as soldiers embedded with an Iraqi family. Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland wrote and directed this “verite” look at war.

DROP (April 11) – How’s this for a first date: You get messages during dinner that says you’ve got to do something about the man across the table. Like kill him. Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar star.

SNEAKS (April 18) – A designer sneaker (no kidding, a shoe) has to find his sister after she has been stolen by a collector. Bringing a ragtag band of shoes together, he heads to New York to move in for the kill. Yup, it’s animated.

SINNERS (April 18) – Just when you thought those Gothic vampires had gone under, Ryan Coogler pops up with drama about twin brothers who return to their home to deal with things that are fang-tastic.

THE RITUAL (April 18) – Al Pacino gets involved in an exorcism. (And to think he could have done this back in the 1970s.)

PRIDE & PREJUDICE (April 20) – Yup, this has been done before. But it has a blue-chip crowd of actors telling the Jane Austen story. Keira Knightley and Judi Dench star.

THE ACCOUNTANT 2 (April 25) Ben Affleck returns as the crime solver. This time, he’s looking for the person who killed an acquaintance. He calls on his brother (Jon Bernthal) to help. 

MAY

THUNDERBOLTS* (May 2) – With the Avengers out of commission there’s a need for superheroes to do the government’s bidding. Unfortunately, they’re not exactly the cream of the crop, nor are they particularly united. Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss and Florence Pugh star.

ROMEO & JULIET (May 9) – Rebel Wilson, Jason Isaacs, Dan Fogler and the Ruperts (Graves and Everett) try their hands at a different version of the classic. Like “Moulin Rouge,” it uses modern music. 

CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD (May 9) – As much as Frendo might seem like a nice guy, he could be behind a series of teen disappearances. Set in the Midwest, it might be that “Children of the Corn” sequel you were seeking.

HURRY UP TOMORROW (May 16) -- Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan in this story of a musician who just can’t sleep.

LILO & STITCH (May 23) – Disney’s gameplan: If an animated film is successful, turn it into a live-action one. If a live-action one works, try animation. That’s what’s behind this live-action version of the E.T.-like bonding between a Hawaiian girl and an alien. Maia Kealoha plays Lilo.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING (May 23) – For those of you who forgot, there was a second part to “Dead Reckoning,” the last “Mission: Impossible” film. Here, Tom Cruise gets to go to even more locations to hang from dangerous buildings/mountains/you name it in an effort to fight the Entity. In  case you don’t remember a thing, look at the first film and you’ll be just as confused.

KARATE KID: LEGENDS (May 30) – Ralph Macchio gets back to business in this look at a troubled kid and a karate competition. 

JUNE

FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA (June 6) – How do you get John Wick back in a film? You back things up and tell a side story. In this case, it’s the training of Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas). Yup, Keanu makes an appearance.

THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME (June 6) – Wes Anderson gets Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks and Jeffrey Wright back together for a story about a rich man, his daughter and her tutor.

THE MATERIALISTS (June 13) – A New York matchmaker has a little fence mending of her own to do. Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans star. Celine Song writes, directs and stars.

ELIO (June 13) – In this Pixar film, a kid gets beamed up to Communiverse, an interplanetary organization where he’s expected to deliver.leads the charge 

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (June 13) – A live-action version of the popular film is being released just in time for Universal Studios’ newest theme park to open. There, you, too, can ride dragons and discover what matters most. 

28 YEARS LATER (June 20) – The world is still in a mess (even after “28 Days Later” and “28 Weeks Later”). A virus has wiped out a lot of the population and, yup, even Oscar winners like Cillian Murphy have to go to work to stop it.

F1 (June 25) – Brad Pitt gets his own need for speed in this drama about a Formula One has-been who has to get back on track. From the folks who did “Top Gun: Maverick,” it has all the hallmarks of a summer blockbuster. Load up the popcorn.

MEGAN 2.0 (June 27) – Hello dolly. She’s back, this time to prove a new version can have just as many glitches as the original 

JULY 

JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH (July 2) -- Before that Jurassic Park unleashed a dinosaur world on the planet, there was a research island where some creatures still roam. If scientists can get a bit of the DNA, they might be able to solve some medical mysteries. Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey lead the charge (expect a trilogy).

SUPERMAN (July 11) – David Corenswet gets to don the tights in this reboot from James Gunn. Nicholas Hoult plays Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan is Lois Lane. The real scene-stealer, though, is Mutt Krypto, a dog that gets to fly through the air with the greatest of ease.

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (July 18) – The gang is back in this revisit to the land of the hook-wielding maniac.

SMURFS (July 18) – They’re back, but now Papa Smurf is missing and the others have to find him. John Goodman plays the patriarch. 

THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS (July 25) – Try, try again. That’s the case with the Fantastic Four. Now, with new actors in the roles, Marvel is hoping something will stick. Pedro Pascal leads the charge as Mr. Fantastic. 

SEPTEMBER

SAW XI (Sept. 26) – This is getting to be “Friday the 13th” ridiculous. We’re up to the 11th torture film, now with new methods of madness.

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Game shows have come a long way since the early days of television. “Deal or No Deal Island” from NBC is back for its second season and continues the traditional with the modern.

In this week's episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz talk reality game shows and Miller share an interview with "Deal or No Deal Island" host Joe Manganiello.

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The 97th Academy Awards on March 2 marked the end of the awards season for 2024's best movies, actors and more. With few surprises as the winners largely lined up with predictions we made during last week's show, we focused this episode on the Conan O'Brien-hosted show.

What did we like? What didn't we enjoy? How did O'Brien do as a host? Find out on this week's episode!

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Hollywood's biggest night is almost here. But which actors and films will be hoisting Oscars this year?

“The Brutalist,” “Conclave” and “Anora” are among the films that could have big nights, but there has not been a consensus among critics and several races are too close to call.

In this week's episode, longtime critic and host Bruce Miller makes his picks in the biggest categories and co-host Terry Lipshetz goes through the list of picks from the Hollywood Reporter to see how the two compare.

The 97th Academy Awards will air live on Sunday, March 2, starting at 7 p.m. ET. It will air on ABC and Hulu. The Oscars Red Carpet Show will air at 6:30 p.m. ET. Conan O'Brien is hosting.

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We've talked about the 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" previously, but the iconic show finally celebrated with an anniversary special.

Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz share their thoughts about the skits, musical guests from Paul Simon to Miley Cyrus to Paul McCartney, returning hosts and cast members like Steve Martin, Bill Murray and Tom Hanks, and special guests like the the surprise appearance of Jack Nicholson.

They also talk about the musical special and the re-airing of the very first episode of the show from 1975.

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