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| 'English Teacher' brings viewers back to school | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:30:57 | |
Whether it's the current hit "Abbott Elementary" or a classic like "Saved by the Bell," schools have provided a setting for a lot of television shows over the years. FX has a new program coming Sept. 2 called "English Teacher" that stars series creator Brian Jordan Alvarez. Alvarez plays Evan Marquez, a high school teacher in Austin, Texas, who has to deal with the personal and professional dramas that come with teaching. On this week's episode, the hosts discuss favorite shows in an educational setting and Bruce Miller shares part of an interview he had with Alvarez. Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| ‘Alien: Romulus’ does not disappoint while ‘Chimp Crazy’ goes beyond ‘Tiger King’ | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:40:54 | |
It was another big week for a franchise this weekend as “Alien: Romulus” premiered and took the top spot at the box office. While the film came nowhere near “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the film topped $40 million domestic, a respectable number for an R-rated movie. Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz both saw the film and shared their thoughts on where the film fits with the others in the franchise that began back in 1979 with “Alien.” Another horror movie is about to drop, this time on Netflix. The Deliverance, directed by Lee Daniels, got a limited release in theaters and will drop on the streaming service on Aug. 30. The film stars Andra Day, Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Mo'Nique, and is inspired by a true story. PBS continues to produce programs highlighting the geniuses of Hollywood, and the next is “Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames” that premieres Aug. 27. We have an interview with Lesley Ann Warren, who talks about her experience with Edwards. Finally, if you watched “Tiger King” — and who didn’t watch it? — then you’ll want to catch the latest documentary from Eric Goode, “Chimp Crazy” on HBO and Max. The four episodes that began dropping weekly on Aug. 18 look at the people raising chimpanzees in captivity, and the efforts by PETA to stop them. Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| Looking back at the Brat Pack, John Hughes and 1980s coming of age movies | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:31:49 | |
Andrew McCarthy and the Brat Pack are back, but no, they're not getting back into the coming of age movies of the 1980s that made them famous. "Brats" is the new McCarthy-directed documentary that looks back at the actors that were labeled the "Brat Pack." McCarthy reaches out to the actors and talks with Brat Pack actors like Demi Moore, Rob Lowe and Emilio Estevez, as well as Brat Pack adjacent actors like Jon Cryer. "Brats" premieres June 13 on Hulu, and in this episode co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz talk about the two 1985 films that featured three of the Brat Pack actors that led to the name, "The Breakfast Club" and "St. Elmo's Fire." They also discuss the films of John Hughes, who directed most of the movies of the era that featured Brat Pack actors of the time. The Hughes films, notably "Sixteen Candles," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," "The Breakfast Club," "Pretty in Pink" and "Some Kind of Wonderful," were iconic of the era and gave an opportunity for young actors to shine. For more on John Hughes, listen to our preview episode: John Hughes classics set stage for 1980s nostalgia in Disney's 'Prom Pact' Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| Looking back at some of the great summer blockbusters | encore presentation | 15 Sep 2022 | 01:05:15 | |
A summer dominated by "Top Gun: Maverick" is nearly over, so in this special encore presentation of Streamed & Screened, we look at some of our favorite summer blockbusters of the past. Links to where you can stream or rent all of our picks can be found below:
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| Brie Larson's uplifting new Disney+ series 'Growing Up' | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:33:35 | |
This week we've got an abundance of interviews with the cast, crew, and creatives behind the new Disney+ hybrid docu-series "Growing Up." Created by Brie "Captain Marvel" Larson and production company Culture House, the show premieres September 8th as part of the Disney+ Day programming jamboree. Bruce Miller's interviews with Brie Larson, Nicole Gavlovski, Athena Nair, Gavin Arneson, Sage Dolan-Sandrino, and more, pull the curtain back a bit on the production process and the real life autobiographical stories that lie at the heart of the show. Where to watch:
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| 'House of the Dragon' follow-up, 'Little Demon" on FXX, 'Mike' on HULU, and the 10 best biopics! | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:40:47 | |
On this week's episode we preview 'Mike,' the new Mike Tyson biopic series on Hulu, and the new animated series 'Little Demon' on FXX. We take a moment at the top to critique Beast, opting to recommend a much more harrowing film in its place, and discuss expectations for 'House of the Dragon,' the 'Game of Thrones' prequel series that premiered this past Sunday. Lastly (but far from leastly), we gather up the best biopics. A quick programming note: We'll be changing some things up with the format with the next episode, but don't touch that dial while you pardon our dust and we'll back with even more great stuff for you shortly! Where to watch the movies and shows we talked about: Best Biopics
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| TV prequels we want, 'She-Hulk,' worst movies of the year, and chatting with Garret Dillahunt and Martha Plimpton! | 18 Aug 2022 | 01:07:57 | |
With "Lord of the Rings" out next week, "Better Call Saul" wrapped up, and "House of the Dragon" coming in for a (king's?) landing this very weekend, it's safe to say we've got prequel fever! And the only cure ... is to make a list of the TV show prequels we wanna see! Also we preview the new Marvel show "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law," air some grievances about what we think are the worst movies of the year, and there's even an interview with Garret Dillahunt and Martha Plimpton who you can see in the new Freevee show "Sprung!" Where to watch:
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| Bonus: Talking about Netflix's 'Sandman' adaptation with Mom! | 12 Aug 2022 | 00:24:52 | |
For the bonus episode this week Chris has been thinking a bunch about Netflix's new adaptation of The Sandman, Neil Gaiman's iconic comic book series which was long described as "un-filmable." As you'll hear, the source material has been close to Chris's heart for a long while, so who better to compare notes with on the translation than someone who's just getting acquainted with the characters and story: HIs mom! Where to watch:
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| 11 best movies featuring high-stakes games; Abbi Jacobson, Chanté Adams discuss 'A League of Their Own' and more! | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:42:37 | |
This week Bruce Miller interviewed Abbi Jacobson and Chanté Adams about "A League of Their Own," the new Amazon Prime show that takes its source material further. We catch up with our feelings on "Bullet Train, Prey" and "Sandman," as well as offer up preview Netflix's upcoming "13: The Musical." In honor of the new horror movie "Bodies Bodies Bodies" premiering in theaters we've got a list of movies that incorporate some high stakes games. Down below we've got links to all the stuff we talk about and places you can connect with us and subscribe to the show! Where to watch:
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| Bonus: 'Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris,' 'High Noon,' Danny DeVito as the Devil, and a whole lot more! | 05 Aug 2022 | 00:14:23 | |
The bonus episode is all over the place this week but it's still a load of fun so tune in to hear Bruce go all in on Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris, drop a solid teaser for an upcoming FXX animated show starring Danny Devito as the Devil, and we take some unexpected detours that touch on Y2K Beanie Babies, a weirdly specific kind of action figure, and we even find the time to recommend some off-the-beaten-path movies you might want to check out. Where to watch:
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| Potential summer breakout hits 'Bullet Train,' 'Sandman,' 'Prey' and more! | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:38:21 | |
We take a while to work up to it, but the consensus for this coming week/end of streaming and screening is loaded with lots of potential surprise breakouts. The big fish in the pond is Bullet Train, the assassin action comedy starring Brad Pitt and a stacked supporting cast, but don't discount the long awaited Sandman series (based on Neil Gaiman's comic series) that's hitting Netflix on Friday, the Predator prequel Prey hitting HULU (and its alternate audio dun entirely in Comanche), the LGBTQ+ conversion camp slasher They/Them on Peacock that connects Kevin Bacon back to his horror roots, and honestly there are too many other great options to rattle off here so you'll just have to listen in to get the lowdown on the highlights. Where to watch:
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| B.J. Novak's 'Vengeance' hits theaters, Amazon's 'Paper Girls' delivers and 'Nope' gets a big Yup | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:29:45 | |
We spend the first chunk of this episode weighing in (spoiler free!) on Jordan Peele's spin on the flying saucer genre, Nope, which was filled to bursting with big concepts, memorable images, and over-the-top set pieces that deserve to be seen on the biggest screen you can find. We also offer up a preview of Vengeance, a fictional riff on the true-crime podcast genre that was written and directed by B.J. Novak who many will likely know better as Ryan from The Office, as well as a look at Paper Girls, a soft sci-fi time travel series premiering on Amazon Prime that's adapted from a comic by the absurdly prolific writer Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man, Runaways, Saga). Make sure you're subscribed to Streamed & Screened (wherever you get your podcasts!) so as to not miss our next bonus episode which rounds up the most exciting movies of the dozens that dropped trailers this past weekend. Where to watch:
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| Our favorite movies of 2022 so far, 'Crawdads' reactions, plus 'Nope,' 'The Gray Man,' and more! | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:48:00 | |
On this episode we list our favorite movies of the year so far, yes, but before we get to that we have a nice chat about Where the Crawdads Sing, which landed in theaters last weekend, Nope, which opens this weekend, Netflix's latest attempt at a "blockbuster," The Gray Man, and Ethan Hawke's HBO Max love-letter to Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, The Last Movie Stars. After that (or scroll down if you want just the list), you'll get "our favorite movies of 2022 so far," which is a segment that ran last week for everyone who has subscribed to the show (available wherever you get podcasts). Every week we have an extra chunk that doesn't get the same big promotional push that the main episode gets, and we thought we'd plug a taste of that here for you. Where to watch:
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| Movies as Broadway shows, a brutal start to the summer movie season and 'Clipped' | 30 May 2024 | 00:38:59 | |
Would you see a musical adaptation of "The Notebook" or "Back to the Future"? Maybe "Water for Elephants" or "The Great Gatsby" is more your thing. These are just some examples of how movies are now being adapted into musicals, rather than the other way around. Co-host Bruce Miller talks about his recent trip to New York where he spent a week seeing some of the hottest shows on Broadway, plus he shares his experience getting an autograph from Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, after a performance of "Merrily We Roll Along." And do you remember around this time last year, when films like "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" and "Fast X" were making a splash at the box office? 2024's summer movie season is stumbling after a sluggist opening for "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" over Memorial Day weekend. The family-friendly fim "IF" has struggled. And even this year's box office leader, "Dune: Part Two," has yet to yet to reach $300 million domestic. (You can see the full list at Box Office Mojo.) We discuss some of the problems facing the industry, most notably the quick move to streaming services. And finally, the new FX for Hulu limited series "Clipped" begins June 4. It features Ed O'Neill as Donald Sterling, the former owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, and Cleopatra Coleman as V. Stiviano. Hear from both stars on this week's episode. Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| Bonus: Our favorite films of 2022 so far | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:14:44 | |
On the bonus episode for this week we're rounding up our favorite movies of the year so far, with each of us bringing some sort of caveat to our personal selections. It's true that the list is right there below, in alphabetical order and with links to streaming and/or rental destinations, so give a listen if you wanna match the who and the why to each of them. Where to watch:
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| 'Where the Crawdads Sing,' 'Better Call Saul,' new Nathan Fielder, plus 'Minions' and 'Thor' | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:42:37 | |
Theater marquees this weekend will be topped with Where the Crawdads Sing, the adaptation of Delia Owens' wildly successful, Reese Witherspoon approved, novel, along with the cuteness overdose of Jenny Slate's Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. At home we've got the latest season of What We Do In The Shadows on HULU, a new series premiering from Nathan Fielder, The Rehearsal on HBO, and the last set of episodes kick off Better Call Saul's curtain call on AMC. All that plus we kick things off by getting into the nitty gritty of our Thor and the #GentleMinions phenomena. And make sure you're subscribed to Streamed & Screened on whichever podcast player you prefer, because over on the bonus episode this week we're rounding up our top films from the first half of the year! More from Bruce Miller:
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| Bonus: Best time to see a movie? Plus, random recommendations! | 08 Jul 2022 | 00:13:16 | |
Another Bonus episode for the Streamed and Screened faithful! With this one we're hopping into the question of what time of day is the best to go to the movies. For sure, this is not the most pressing of matters but it's the sort of thing we have some legit opinions on and even pepper in some fun stories. After that bit of chat we submit to the midnight society a few more or less random shows or movies worth checking out if you haven't. Listen in to hear what we've got to say about them or, heck, take a quick peek at the list below and click the links that will take you to where you can rent or stream or buy or whatever these fine examples of cultural pleasantness. Thanks for being a subscriber and we'll see ya next week! Where to watch:
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| 'Thor: Love and Thunder,' 'Minions' breaks $100 million, an interview with 'Sea Beast' director Chris Williams, and more! | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:49:58 | |
We've got a preview of the new Marvel movie, Thor: Love & Thunder, that gives some comic book context without getting too far into the weeds, we hash out some thoughts on Rise of Gru, the latest entry in the Minions franchise, breaking $100 million in box office receipts over the weekend and whether or not that means movies are officially back in theaters for good, plus our very own Bruce Miller interviews Chris Williams, the director of Netflix's fantastic new animated feature, Sea Beast. Even with all that, we somehow manage to cover even more topics but, dear listener, you'll have to give a listen to find out what else we've got in store! More from Bruce Miller:
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| Bonus: "America Movies" (July 10, 2020) | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:52:16 | |
For Independence Day, enjoy this special bonus episode from the archives. Themed "American Movies" it was just our tenth ever, back when the show was called "Just to be Nominated" and functioned as more of a themed top-5 show since Covid had only just recently shut theaters down and our fledgling show about movies had to reformat its concept. Here's the description from July 2020: Last time you heard from us, we picked out some of our favorite films and shows on the new HBO streaming platform HBO Max. For this episode, which we recorded on the Monday after Independence Day weekend, we attempted to assemble a collection of movies that paint a well-rounded picture of America. Listen all the way to the end and you'll hear our unexpected recommendations for ridiculous new game shows! Where to watch:
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| 'Minions,' 'Elvis' reactions, an interview with Henry Thomas and more! | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:54:19 | |
Baz Luhrmann's new biopic, Elvis, tied Top Gun at the box office this past weekend, and we've got some thoughts on all two hours and forty rhinestone-scarved minutes of its overstuffed runtime. It's not a wildly busy weekend at the theaters, what with Independence Day pushing most people out of doors, but that doesn't mean we can't have some fun with the latest Despicable Me spin-off, Minions: The Rise of Gru. Lastly, Bruce has a great conversation with Henry Thomas about his claustrophobic new thriller, Crawlspace. Thomas is best known from his role forty years ago as Elliot in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, but he's been a working actor ever since, most recently making a name for himself in Mike Flanagan's series of creepy films and shows you can find on Netflix. More from Bruce Miller:
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| Bonus: Theater snacks! Random recommendations! | 24 Jun 2022 | 00:19:53 | |
The format of Streamed & Screened is focused on working through the shows and movies whose release dates are fast approaching, which means we don't usually get to revisit things we've talked about, or put a spotlight on new discoveries. Also: We chew through our favorite theater snacks. Links to the movies we mentioned:
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| Baz Luhrmann 'Elvis' and 'The Black Phone' premiere in theaters, plus 'Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe!' | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:37:40 | |
The King is in the building! The assuredly bombastic new 'Elvis' directed by Baz Luhrmann is hitting theaters this weekend and we're pretty excited to see what that twelve (or was it ten) minute standing ovation was all about that it got at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Along the way, we scour the archives for some relevant Elvis content that will entertain, illuminate, and amaze, which we have linked below so as to edify. Also coming out this week is a new horror movie, "The Black Phone," starring Ethan Hawke as a serial killer whose previous victims are, from beyond the grave, trying to help free his current victim. We're predicting the movie is not entirely as it appears, but we've been burnt before, so who knows. Also on tap is the latest Dr. Strange movie landing on Disney+, "Loot" on Apple TV+, a new Beavis and Butt-Head movie on Paramount+, and the premiere of Westworld's fourth season on HBO Max. More from Bruce Miller:
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| Bonus: 'Best Seat in the House' | 17 Jun 2022 | 00:15:45 | |
Our first Bonus Episode! These might be weekly or bi-weekly but regardless of how that all shakes out we hope you enjoy these bite sized episodes. The format of Streamed & Screened is focused on working through the shows and movies whose release dates are fast approaching, which means we don't usually get to revisit things we talk about, or put a spotlight on things that are new discoveries. Also: We dig in on where we like to sit at the movie theater and why, which is the sort of movie nerd preference that we have put a lot of thought and consideration into. Links to the movies we mentioned:
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| 'Jurassic World' dinos dominate with Pixar prequel 'Lightyear' in the wings, plus a solid slate of streaming premieres weekend | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:39:25 | |
As predicted last week, "Jurassic World: Dominion" did gangbusters at the box office but failed to wow critics, our own Bruce Miller especially. The summer blockbuster season continues to heat up though, with Toy Story prequel "Lightyear." And "Top Gun: Maverick" looks to maintain a steady cruising altitude and (we predict) might even reclaim the top spot from the dinosaurs in short order. If leaving the house is unappealing, there's a long list of interesting movies hitting streaming services including a romcom re-tread, "Father of the Bride" (HBO Max; June 16), a festival darling, "Cha Cha Real Smooth" (Apple TV+ June 17), British sex comedy, "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande" (Hulu; June 17), and a flashy George Saunders sci-fi action adaptation of "Spiderhead" (Netflix; June 17) from the director of "Top Gun: Maverick." More from Bruce Miller:
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| Documentaries like 'The Blue Angels' that bring viewers into the action, summer films and 'The Jinx' | 22 May 2024 | 00:40:36 | |
Documentaries can put viewers into situations they'd never encounter, such as rock climbing in "Free Solo" or big-wave surfing through the HBO series "100 Foot Wave." "The Blue Angels" brings you inside the cockpit of a U.S. Navy jet and tells the story from the perspective of those that are members of the team. Co-host Bruce Miller talks about the documentary and shares an interview he had with Greg Wooldridge, the only three-time Boss of the Blue Angels, and director Paul Crowder. "Garfield" is coming for the kids and action fans will get "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" for Memorial Day weekend, but there are some concerns about the summer lineup. "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" has done well so far but has not exploded in the way other early blockbusters like last year's "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." We also talk about "The Jinx: Part Two," which updates the story of real estate heir and convicted killer Robert Durst, "Back to Black," the story of Amy Winehouse, and the latest season of “Bridgerton.” We look at the career of Jeff Daniels, who has another new series in “A Man in Full,” and chat about the recent end to the 49th season of "Saturday Night Live." Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| 'Top Gun' reactions, 'The Boys' Season 3, Cronenberg returns to form, and a chat with Craig Pearce & Thomas Brodie-Sangster of 'Pistol' | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:44:16 | |
We're coming in for a landing after a wild ride with 'Top Gun: Maverick,' plus Bruce has three words to describe the first few episodes of 'The Boys' S3 ("...dirty, dirty, dirty!"), David Cronenberg returns to form this weekend with his old school brand of body horror, and we end things with a chat between Bruce and Craig Pearce & Thomas Brodie-Sangster the writer and star (respectively) of 'Pistol' on Hulu. They also talk about the new 'Elvis' movie coming out in a few weeks that Pearce wrote the screenplay for, connecting some of the dots between the king of rock and roll and Johnny Rotten's snot-nosed crew. More from Bruce Miller:
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| 'Top Gun: Maverick,' 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' 'Stranger Things' and an interview with Danny Boyle! | 25 May 2022 | 00:46:04 | |
To call this weekend the start of summer blockbuster season would be an understatement. The only question is if a three-day weekend will give us enough time to pack in all this action. We have Top Gun: Maverick and The Bob's Burgers Movie in theaters, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney+) and Stranger Things (Netflix) on the small screen, and even with all that going on not only do we squeeze in an interview with the one and only Danny Boyle ahead of the release of his new show Pistol on Hulu, but Bruce goes so far as to try to make a brand new idiom happen. Check it out and get excited for nice long weekend of streaming and screening. More from Bruce Miller:
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| 'Men' from Alex Garland fills the gap between 'Dr. Strange' and 'Top Gun,' plus 'Downton Abbey: A New Era' | 18 May 2022 | 00:32:45 | |
It's another week and we have another slate of movies and shows to recommend! It's still a bit of a slow period between blockbusters Dr. Strange and Top Gun: Maverick, but art-house horror afficionados will be lining up for Men, the buzzy new movie from Alex Garland. Best known for Ex Machina (2015) and Annihilation (2018), this looks to be a step down from the standpoint of special effects while retaining Garland's trademark high concept provocation. Also on tap are Downton Abbey: A New Era, a talent-packed reboot of Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (Disney+; May 20), a collection of Jackass outtakes (Netflix; May 20), and a biopic series on Angelyne (Peacock+; May 19) starring Emmy Rossum from Nancy Oliver (Lars and the Real Girl, True Blood) and Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot). More from Bruce Miller:
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| 'Dr. Strange' reactions, NBA great John Salley talks 'Sneakerella,' plus 'Avatar,' 'Firestarter,' 'Hacks' and more! | 11 May 2022 | 00:38:47 | |
For this episode we kick things off with some immediate reactions to Marvel's latest, which finds Dr. Strange manipulating the mystical arts in a "Multiverse of Madness". Bruce Miller's interview this week is with NBA great John Salley, who's adding a new entry to his IMDB credits with a Cinderella twist, "Sneakerella," which hits the court May 13 on Disney+. Next up, Bruce offers an enthusiastic endorsement of the latest season of "Hacks" on HBO and "Selling Sunset" on Netflix. We have a bit of a back and forth about the new "Avatar" trailer, and finally we talk up the new Stephen King adaptation, "Firestarter," landing simultaneously in theaters and on Peacock. More from Bruce Miller:
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| Marvel's 'Doctor Strange,' 'Ozark' and the state of Netflix, plus 'Encanto' animator Samantha Vilfort | 04 May 2022 | 00:47:03 | |
This week, team of the award-winning Streamed & Screened, fresh off its win as Best Podcast by the Iowa Newspaper Association, talks about "Doctor Strange" as well as the new Liam Neeson movie "Memory." Plus: Bruce scored a fantastic interview with Disney animator Samantha Vilfort, one of the subjects of the new Disney+ show "Sketchbook," who talk about the process of character creation for the movie "Encanto." Do they talk about Bruno? You'll have to listen to find out! We talk about the final season of "Ozark" and also have some big thoughts about the current state of Netflix's business affairs which could be described, generously, as "troubled." More from Bruce Miller:
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| Return of 'Ozark,' debut of 'We Run This City,' and an interview with Ben Foster and Barry Levinson about 'The Survivor'' | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:56:39 | |
We kick the episode off with our immediate thoughts on "The Northman" and "Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent," both of which are fantastic in their ways. Not a ton of new stuff in theaters other than a Liam Neeson shoot-em-up, "Memory," and some interesting foreign films, "Hatching" and "Vortex," but over on the streaming side there are series finales dropping on Netflix for "Ozark" and "Grace & Frankie," plus debuts including "We Run This City" on HBO, "The Offer" on Paramount+, "Shining Girls" on Apple TV+, and "I Love That For You" on Showtime. And finally, Bruce Miller talks with Ben Foster and Barry Levinson about their new film, "The Survivor," which portrays the story of a real-life survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp, forced to box his fellow inmates to survive. You can see that on HBO Max starting April 27. More from Bruce Miller:
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| An interview with Robert Eggers, director of 'The Northman,' plus 'Everything Everywhere All At Once,' 'Russian Doll,' the cult of Nic Cage, and more! | 20 Apr 2022 | 00:50:35 | |
This week we have a very cool interview with Robert Eggers, director of a new Viking epic The Northman, which hitting theaters this weekend. We also get real deep with how much we absolutely loved Everything Everywhere All At Once, can't wait to see the new Nicolas Cage bonanza, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, and talk about some other fantastic movies and shows you should see! More from Bruce Miller:
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| Fantastic Beasts, Father Stu, Ambulance, talking with Swimming with Sharks stars and more! | 13 Apr 2022 | 00:43:31 | |
We're looking back real quick this week and giving some knee-jerk reactions to the new Michael Bay action extravaganza, Ambulance, as well as the over-the-top epic Indian film RRR. Looking ahead we preview new movies in theaters (Fantastic Beasts and Father Stu), some great new shows coming to the small-screen this weekend (Roar on Apple and The First Lady on Showtime), and wrap up with an interview with Kiernan Shipka, Diane Kruger, and Kathleen Robertson, the stars and show-runner of Swimming with Sharks which premieres on Roku Friday, April 15. More from Bruce Miller:
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| The Oscars... one week after, Morbius, Apollo 10½, Ambulance, and more! | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:35:55 | |
It's now been over a week since Will Smith walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, so we check in on if our feelings have changed over the course of the multitude of hot-take think-piece articles that have been all but unavoidable. Also, we have some thoughts on the new Marvel-connected vampire movie Morbius, Richard Linklater's latest rotoscope gem Apollo 10½, look ahead to Michael Bay's upcoming action heist movie Ambulance, and so many other solid shows and movies heading our collective way soon! More from Bruce Miller:
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| All the good, bad, and ugly stuff that went down at The Oscars! | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:38:49 | |
Well, The Oscars... sure did happen! We've got a bunch of immediate reactions to all the good, the bad, and the surprisingly ugly stuff that went down, including some predictions about the changes the Academy Awards might make in the future. All that, plus there's a list down below of where you can stream a whole bunch of the movies, both winners and runners up alike! More from Bruce Miller:
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| Ending popular television programs from 'M*A*S*H' to 'Deadwood' to 'Young Sheldon' | 15 May 2024 | 00:27:19 | |
The curtains eventually fall on every popular television program. Sure, "The Simpsons" is still going strong at 35 seasons and more than 750 episodes, but that's the exception rather than the rule. "M*A*S*H" closed with a TV movie. "Newhart" was a dream of Dr. Robert Newhart. "How I Met Your Mother" ended on its own terms, but it's spinoff, "How I Met Your Father" was left unresolved. Not long after "Curb Your Enthusiasm" wrapped, "Young Sheldon" is another popular program to close this season. We talk about that, have an interview with Montana Jordan who will continue in his role as Georgie Cooper in a spinoff series, and discuss other programs such as "Deadwood," "Mindhunter" and "Cobra Kai." Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| 'The Fall Guy,' 'Unfrosted' underwhelm and hear from the Fifteenth Doctor from the latest installment of 'Doctor Who' | 08 May 2024 | 00:28:03 | |
"The Fall Guy" with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt underwhelmed at the box office despite favorable reviews and audience scores. Is it a sign of a poor upcoming summer for blockbusters at the box office? "Unfrosted," Jerry Seinfeld's fictional look at the history of Pop Tarts, is the No. 1 movie on Netflix but has not faired well with viewers or critics. So maybe the biggest thing to come is the latest series of "Doctor Who," which debuted in 1963 but now finds itself as the newest, biggest show on Disney+. As an added treat, co-host Bruce Miller has an interview with co-stars Ncuti Gatwa, who stars as the Fifteenth Doctor, and Millie Gibson, who plays Ruby Sunday. Miller also talks with showrunner Russel T Davies. We also look ahead to summer, where "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is expected to rule. Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| Zendaya, the history of tennis movies and rocketing into space | 01 May 2024 | 00:29:05 | |
Zendaya has come a long way since becoming a favorite of tweens thanks to "Shake It Up" and "K.C. Undercover" on the Disney Channel. She has starred in the not-PG HBO hit "Euphoria" and has appeared in a pair of "Spider-Man" movies, the two "Dune" films and "The Greatest Showman." Now, Zendaya is starring in the sports drama "Challengers," which has quickly become a hit. In this week's episode, we talk about the film as well as other movies about tennis, which don't necessarily stack up with other sports features. Also, would you head into space if given the chance? Co-host Bruce Miller also has an interview with Dr. Cady Coleman, a former astronaut, and her son, Jamey Simpson. They talk about the problems of separation for astronauts and their families. They’re featured in “Space: The Longest Goodbye,” which airs May 12 on PBS. Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| Dulé Hill talks 'The Express Way,' Elisabeth Moss and Jean Smart return, and going back to the Lake of the Ozarks | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:33:58 | |
Dulé Hill returns to television after the cancelation of 'The Wonder Years' in a new four-part documentary on PBS, "The Express Way with Dulé Hill." Bruce Miller has an interview with Hill and they talk the arts, including his background in tapdancing. Elisabeth Moss is back, but not in "The Handmaid's Tale," which remains on hiatus before its final season. Instead, she stars in a new FX/Hulu miniseries, "The Veil." And Jean Smart is also back for the third season of the Max series "Hacks." Finally, Terry Lipshetz talks about a new show from HGTV that also airs on Max called "Lakefront Empire." It's an oddly addictive show that feels like a mashup between the Netflix drama "Ozark" and the HGTV reality series "House Hunters." Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| Lily Gladstone returns, Jon Bon Jovi opens up and the buzz surrounding 'Civil War' | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:29:20 | |
Things 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." Also on Hulu is a new four-part documentary called, "Thank You Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story." The series looks at the history of the band and includes interviews with Jon Bon Jovi, current and former band members, and Bruce Springsteen. Co-host Terry Lipshetz, who grew up in Jon Bon Jovi's hometown of Sayreville, New Jersey, shares some fun facts including a Star Wars connection. Another new series is the Amazon Freevee comedy "Dinner with the Parents." The cast includes Carol Kane and Henry Hall, who is the son of Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall. And the show wraps with a discussion of the buzz surround "Civil War," the new film where the nation has fractured and a team of journalists is covering the war. Kirsten Dunst stars as a photojournalist and Nick Offerman plays the president. And of course, there's Dunst's husband Jesse Plemons stealing the show in an uncredited role. Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| Actor Dev Patel made the jump into directing. We look at Warren Beatty, Clint Eastwood, Greta Gerwig and others who have done both | 10 Apr 2024 | 00:26:22 | |
Dev 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 made. Clint Eastwood has been a successful evertything, earning acclaim as both an actor and director. Ron Howard left acting to focus on directing. Greta Gerwig and Jon Favreau have both had solid acting careers, often in supporting roles, but have found their footing as writers and directors. Besides Patel, John Krasinksi, Jerry Seinfeld and Kevin Costner are among the actors with directing efforts on the way. Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz talk about the history of actors who have become directors and review some of the success stories. Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| Creating content with artificial intelligence and catching up with Bob Cowsill | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:32:14 | |
You 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 in TV, and how it could be used in the future as a pair of new shows on the topic: “A.I. Revolution” and a “A Brief History of the Future” drop for viewers. The program then moves into the 1960s pop act The Cowsills and Miller's recent interview with Bob Cowsill, which includes a discussion of the link between the band and The Partridge Family. Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| Disney reveals plans at D23, this year's 'Barbenheimer' and catching up with Cesar Millan | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:41:21 | |
The news out of Disney's D23 gathering was big, although perhaps a bit unsurprising considering the next wave of releases are new additions to franchises. The next "Star Wars" series, "Skeleton Crew" is on the way in December and fans got an early look at the 2026 fim "The Mandalorian and Grogu." The title for 2025 third installment of "Avatar" was revelead: "Avatar: Fire and Ash." And a number of animated favorites are returning with new additions for "Toy Story," "Zootopia," "The Incredibles" and "Frozen." But first, "Moana 2" coming later this year. There's a bit of a controversy brewing and Hollywood power couple Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively dominate the box office with "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "It Ends with Us." Some fans have compared the two coming out around the same time as this year's "Barbenheimer," but the films aren't quite "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie." Co-host Terry Lipshetz plans to hit the movies this weekend for the latest installment in the "Alien" franchise: "Alien: Romulus." And Bruce Miller has an interview with The Dog Whisperer himself, Cesar Millan, ahead of the new season of "Cesar Millan: Better Human, Better Dog." Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| The return of 'Fraggle Rock' and our love of The Muppets | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:23:50 | |
Jim 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 discuss the Henson legacy. Also, we share an interview Bruce had with Cookie Monster several years ago. Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| New movie and streaming options include 'Cabrini,' 'Snack Shack' and 'Palm Royale' with a 'Star Wars' series coming soon | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:30:29 | |
We 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 have an arm amputed. Also up for discussion: A very Nebraska-centric teen comedy called "Snack Shack" that should resonate with Gen Xers growing up in the early 1990s. There is also a new program for Apple TV+ starring Kristen Wiig, Carol Burnett and Ricky Martin called "Palm Royale" that debuted March 20. And we are on "Star Wars" watch as the new trailer for "The Acolyte" dropped on Tuesday. That series takes places before the Skywalker saga most fans know best and offers a new look at the Jedi. The show will debut June 4 with two episodes and brings another series into the fold as "The Bad Batch" wraps in early May. Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| A huge night for 'Oppenheimer' at the Oscars, but 'Barbie' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon' fall short | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:33:58 | |
The 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 Lipshetz break down the surprises and snubs, talk about host Jimmy Kimmel and the pacing of the show, and even take a slight glance ahead to next year. 94TH ACADEMY AWARDS WINNERS BEST PICTURE “Oppenheimer” BEST ACTRESS Emma Stone, “Poor Things” BEST ACTOR Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer” SUPPORTING ACTOR Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer” SUPPORTING ACTRESS Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers” DIRECTOR Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer” LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” SOUND “The Zone of Interest,” Tarn Willers and Johnnie Burn ORIGINAL SCORE “Oppenheimer,” Ludwig Göransson ORIGINAL SONG “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie” VISUAL EFFECTS “Godzilla Minus One” FILM EDITING “Oppenheimer,” Jennifer Lame DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM “The Last Repair Shop” DOCUMENTARY FEATURE “20 Days in Mariupol” CINEMATOGRAPHY “Oppenheimer,” Hoyte Van Hoytema ANIMATED SHORT FILM “WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko” ANIMATED FILM “The Boy and the Heron” ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY “Anatomy of a Fall,” Justine Triet and Arthur Harari ADAPTED SCREENPLAY “American Fiction,” Cord Jefferson MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING “Poor Things,” Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier and Josh Weston PRODUCTION DESIGN “Poor Things,” James Price, Shona Heath and Zsuzsa Mihalek COSTUME DESIGN “Poor Things,” Holly Waddington INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM “The Zone of Interest” (United Kingdom) Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| Will 'Oppenheimer' crush the competition at the Oscars? We predict winners in each major category! | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:41:45 | |
On 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 about the 96th Academy Awards Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| 'Queens' offers a different perspective in the world of wildlife documentaries | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:26:05 | |
"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 production team. He also has an interview with Sophie Darlington and Faith Musembi from the series. Next week: We preview the Oscars. Will "Oppenheimer" keep rolling through awards season? Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| Cosmo Jarvis discusses 'Shogun,' 'Masters of the Air' offers a new perspective of WWII, 'True Detective: Night Country' wraps and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' returns | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:36:25 | |
With 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 Detective: Night Country" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" on HBO. "Masters of the Air" is the latest World War II epic limited series from Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, who previously brought us "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific" and does not disappoint. "True Detective: Night Country" is the fourth installment in the "True Detective" anthology series that has been a bit uneven at times, particularly season 2. But the latest season, which stars Jodie Foster and Kalie Reis, is a bit tighter with only six episodes and leaves you guessing until the end. "Curb Your Enthusiasm" recently returned for its 12th and final season. How will Larry David wrap up a show that has stretched nearly a quarter century? Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||
| Touring Hollywood's television sets, singing with Jennifer Hudson and chatting with Montana Jordan of 'Young Sheldon' | 16 Feb 2024 | 00:27:07 | |
Call 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 and future of the character. Clarification In talking about singer Bobi Wine, the subject of the documentary "Bobi Wine: The People's President," co-host Terry Lipshetz mentioned other musicians who entered into politics. Singer Youssou N'Dour was the former Minister of Tourism for his native Senegal. Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett served in a variety of government roles after being elected as a member of Australia's parliament. Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. | |||