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The Playlist Podcast NetworkSep 05, 2024
![Jeremy Saulnier Talks The Long Journey To Bring 'Rebel Ridge' To Screens, People's Love Of 'Green Room' & More [The Playlist Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/2006249/2006249-1563328001362-2a080051c32de.jpg)
Jeremy Saulnier Talks The Long Journey To Bring 'Rebel Ridge' To Screens, People's Love Of 'Green Room' & More [The Playlist Podcast]
Jeremy Saulnier is one of the most exciting filmmakers working today. Unfortunately, it’s been quite a while since we’ve seen some of his work. Thankfully, that’s about to change as Netflix readies the release of his latest feature, “Rebel Ridge.” But it wasn’t smooth sailing to get to this point. And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast, we talk to Saulnier about the long journey it took for “Rebel Ridge” to get released.
![‘Cuckoo’: Dan Stevens Talks New Horror , His Supposed Marvel Casting, 'Zero Day' With Robert De Niro & More [The Discourse Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1724370506807-a4ebb7385b4f6.jpg)
‘Cuckoo’: Dan Stevens Talks New Horror , His Supposed Marvel Casting, 'Zero Day' With Robert De Niro & More [The Discourse Podcast]
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo uncovers a new monster in “Cuckoo.” The film follows a 17-year-old girl forced to move with her family to a European resort where things are not what they seem. The Tilman Singer (“Luz”) film stars Hunter Shafer, Marton Csokas, Dan Stevens, Jessica Henwick and more.
READ MORE: ‘Cuckoo’ Review: Hunter Schafer Thriller That’s For The Birds
Dan Stevens joins the podcast to discuss his role as the sinister Herr König, the owner of the mysterious resort. During the interview, Stevens discussed jumping on board Singer’s second feature after being impressed with “Luz,” the director’s first low-budget hit, for a lesser thought reason.
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Brie Larson Talks Her 'Lessons in Chemistry’ Series, Marvel Secrets, & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In this week's episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo hits the books to discuss “Lessons in Chemistry.” Set in the 1950s, The Apple TV+ series follows Elizabeth Zott and her dream of being a chemist, which is put on hold when she finds herself pregnant, alone, and fired from her lab. The Emmy-nominated limited series stars Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman, Alice Halsey, Rainn Wilson, Aja Naomi King, Beau Bridges, and more.
READ MORE: ‘‘Lessons In Chemistry’ Review: Brie Larson Anchors Ambitious Adaptation Of Hit Book
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the series is one of the stars & executive producers of the show, Brie Larson, who plays Elizabeth Zott. During the interview, Larson discussed being on the project from day one—which was actually years before the book was even published— and talks a little about her Marvel role as the superheroine Captain Marvel.
![‘A Quiet Place: Day One’: Michael Sarnoski Talks Subverting Blockbusters, Potential Sequels & His ‘Robin Hood’ Movie With Hugh Jackman](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1723165070416-902a802bb68fc.jpg)
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’: Michael Sarnoski Talks Subverting Blockbusters, Potential Sequels & His ‘Robin Hood’ Movie With Hugh Jackman
Welcome back to Deep Focus. In this week’s episode, host Rodrigo Perez, also the Editor-in-Chief of The Playlist.net taslks to Michael Sarnoski, the writer and director of “A Quiet Place: Day One” which is now available to rent or buy digitally from Paramount Home Entertainment.
Sarnoski, as you probably know launched his career with the quiet and delicate indie “Pig” which featured a beautifully nuanced performance out of Nicolas Cage. For his “A Quiet Place” spin-off prequel, when John Krasinski, the writer/director of the previous two franchise installments called Sarnoski to pitch him the project, he wondered if the filmmaker would want to bring his “Pig” touch to the franchise.
Sarnoski went away, thought about it a bit, and pitched his take on the movie, something epic in scale set in New York, but in many ways, deeply human, character driven and subverting a lot of blockbuster tropes in the meantime. And they all went for it. And when Krasinski said he wanted some of that “Pig” touch brought into the ‘Quiet Place’ franchise, well he got exactly that and maybe more.
As you may already know, ‘Day One’ flashes back to the first day of the invasion by deadly creatures who hunt by sound in one of the loudest places on Earth: New York City. Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn give emotionally devastating and riveting performances as strangers who embark on a harrowing journey through the eerily quiet streets of Manhattan in order to just get a slice of pizza.
I spoke to Sarnoski all about the pitching of the film, the creation of the film, working with John Krasinski, Jeff Nichols’ version of the script—he was the first filmmaker on the project but bowed out—whether he would ever attempt more ‘A Quiet Place’ sequel and his upcoming next film, “The Death Of Robin Hood” which will star Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer.
!['The Umbrella Academy’: Robert Sheehan Talks the Final Season of the hit Superhero Series, ’Red Sonja,’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1723141656340-8ca070ca4fd98.jpg)
'The Umbrella Academy’: Robert Sheehan Talks the Final Season of the hit Superhero Series, ’Red Sonja,’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo powers up to discuss “The Umbrella Academy.” The Netflix series follows a group of former child superheroes that must reluctantly reunite again and again to save the world. The final season stars Elliot Page, Robert Sheehan, Tom Hooper, Nick Offerman, David Cross, Megan Mullally, and more.
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the superhero series is one of the stars of the show, Robert Sheehan, who plays Klaus. During the interview, Sheehan discussed first joining the show despite having become well-known in the UK for playing a superpowered character who, like Klaus, was also basically immortal.
!['Sunny’: Rashida Jones Talks Her Retro-Futuristic Sci-Fi Drama, A Potential ‘Parks & Recreation’ Reunion & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1722603870466-49482331b7468.jpg)
'Sunny’: Rashida Jones Talks Her Retro-Futuristic Sci-Fi Drama, A Potential ‘Parks & Recreation’ Reunion & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In this week's episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo bonds with bots while discussing “Sunny.” The Apple TV+ series follows Suzie, an American woman in future Japan, and Sunny, a domestic robot, as they uncover the dark truth behind her husband and son's recent mysterious plane crash disappearance. The show stars Rashida Jones, Joanna Sotomura, Judy Ongg, Hidetoshi Nishijima, and more.
READ MORE: ‘Sunny’ Review: Ambitious, Creative Sci-fi Dramedy Defies Expectations
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the ambitious sci-fi mystery series is Executive Producer and Star, Rashida Jones. During the interview, Jones discussed jumping on board the project late in the process but being thrilled by the wealth of material showrunner Katie Robbins had compiled to visualize the series.
!['Cobra Kai’: Showrunners Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, & Hayden Schlossberg Talk Season 6 Part 1 Spoilers, Potential Spin-offs & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1722002146161-3712f2d462794.jpg)
'Cobra Kai’: Showrunners Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, & Hayden Schlossberg Talk Season 6 Part 1 Spoilers, Potential Spin-offs & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
Showrunners Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg joined Bingeworthy to discuss spoilers (yes, SPOILER ALERT) for Season 6, Part 1 of the hit series. During the interview, the team discussed their goals for the first five episodes of the epic final season after the fall of Cobra Kai and Terry Silver in the previous season.
“As you saw in that first episode, it's about bringing everybody back together,” Hurwitz shared. “Most of the dojo is all in one place and it's bringing them together. And then having Johnny, Daniel, and Chozen go, ‘Okay, we need to figure out our dojo name,’ and what's their path going forward?"
Much of the initial five episodes of this final season are spent gathering the six team members who will represent the new, united LaRusso and Lawrence dojo in the much-anticipated Sekai Taikai tournament in Barcelona. The showrunners discussed the process of narrowing down the team and constructing a satisfying journey for fans.
![San Diego Comic-Con Preview: Marvel Is Expected To Dominate This Year’s Event [The Playlist Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/2006249/2006249-1563328001362-2a080051c32de.jpg)
San Diego Comic-Con Preview: Marvel Is Expected To Dominate This Year’s Event [The Playlist Podcast]
It’s that time of year again—San Diego Comic-Con! It’s the time when the West Coast becomes nerd Mecca and studios trot out their best projects to help create some hype. And on this episode of The Playlist Podcast, we talk about the upcoming event and what we might expect will be announced. And yes, a lot of the discussion centers are Marvel Studios.
![‘Those About to Die’: Roland Emmerich Talks the Roman Empire Series, Disaster Films & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1721340272691-6a8be68db4504.jpg)
‘Those About to Die’: Roland Emmerich Talks the Roman Empire Series, Disaster Films & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo, keeping with the trend, ponders the Roman Empire while discussing “Those About to Die.” The Peacock series follows the many types of people who entertained the masses in the Roman Empire - from Emperors, criminals, the wealthy and powerful, down to the lowly horse wranglers. The show stars Anthony Hopkins, Iwan Rheon, Jojo Macari, Sara Martins, and more.
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the epic historical drama is Director/Producer Roland Emmerich (“Independence Day,” “The Day After Tomorrow,” “2012”). During the interview, Emmerich discussed his desire to narrow the focus of the series and not just make it a show about the Roman Empire, but the importance of sporting events as a tool to control the masses.
!['Twisters': Director Lee Isaac Chung Talks Making The Leap To Blockbusters, Raising The Stakes & His Love Of 'Star Wars' [The Playlist Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/2006249/2006249-1563328001362-2a080051c32de.jpg)
'Twisters': Director Lee Isaac Chung Talks Making The Leap To Blockbusters, Raising The Stakes & His Love Of 'Star Wars' [The Playlist Podcast]
Released almost 30 years ago, “Twister” has stood the test of time to be a favorite among film fans. Now, decades later, we finally get a sequel to the original, titled "Twisters." And filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung has joined The Playlist Podcast to talk about it.
!['The Convert’: Guy Pearce Talks About His Latest Film, ‘Memento,’ ‘The Proposition’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1720717397858-9864d977f6ef7.jpg)
'The Convert’: Guy Pearce Talks About His Latest Film, ‘Memento,’ ‘The Proposition’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo finds redemption in “The Convert.” The film follows a preacher sent to British-occupied New Zealand in the 1830s and caught up in the middle of a Maori tribal war. The Lee Tamahori (“Mulholland Falls,” “Along Came a Spider,” “The Devil’s Double”) film stars Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Jacqueline McKenzie, Lawrence Makoare, Antonio Te Maioha, and more.
Guy Pearce joins the podcast to discuss his role as the preacher, Thomas Munro, and his long relationship with director Lee Tamahori despite being unable to find a project to work on together until now.
!['Dark Matter’: Joel Edgerton and Showrunner Blake Crouch Dive into Finale Spoilers, Season 2, ‘Star Wars’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1719500505553-dd5e64e8100b6.jpg)
'Dark Matter’: Joel Edgerton and Showrunner Blake Crouch Dive into Finale Spoilers, Season 2, ‘Star Wars’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo returns to the multiverse of “Dark Matter.” The first season finale is available to stream now on Apple TV+. The series is based on the Blake Crouch book of the same name and follows a college professor who is abducted into an alternate universe and has to fight his way back to his old life and real family. The show stars Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, and more.
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss spoilers the mind-bending sci-fi thriller (Yes, SPOILER WARNING) is star Joel Edgerton and Writer/Showrunner, Blake Crouch. During the interviews, Edgerton and Crouch finally dove into “Dark Matter” spoilers for the series, but not before Crouch initially discussed the initial intention to make “Dark Matter” into a film instead of a show.
![‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’: Showrunners Bryan Lee O’Malley & BenDavid Grabinski Dive into their Animated Spin-off, Season 2 Potential, & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1719344564944-6e3f307d7782a.jpg)
‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’: Showrunners Bryan Lee O’Malley & BenDavid Grabinski Dive into their Animated Spin-off, Season 2 Potential, & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo gets killed off in episode one while discussing “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.” The Netflix series is based on the Bryan Lee O’Malley Manga book series and the Edgar Wright-directed cult hit film of the same name and follows an alternate take on Scott Pilgrim falling in love with Ramona Flowers, only to find that he has to fight her seven evil exes. The animated show sees all of the film cast returning, including stars Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, and more.
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the hilarious new take on Scott Pilgrim are the co-showrunners, Bryan Lee O’Malley (Creator of Scott Pilgrim) and BenDavid Grabinski (“Happily,” “Are You Afraid of the Dark?”). During the interview, O’Malley and Grabinski discussed the origins of the series.
!['The Bikeriders’: Jodie Comer On Her Motorcycle Drama, Ending ‘Killing Eve,’ Danny Boyle’s ’28 Years Later’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1718988347863-fc285778a3e22.jpg)
'The Bikeriders’: Jodie Comer On Her Motorcycle Drama, Ending ‘Killing Eve,’ Danny Boyle’s ’28 Years Later’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo goes on a joyride with one of the stars of “The Bikeriders.” The film follows the members of a Chicago-area biker gang from their innocent inception in the 1960s to their descent into a darker underworld. The Jeff Nichols (“Mud,” “Midnight Special,” “Take Shelter”) film stars Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Norman Reedus, Boyd Holbrook, and more.
Jodie Comer joins the podcast to discuss her role as Kathy, a woman who stumbles into the world of the biker gang through her relationship with one of the members. The film is primarily seen through Kathy’s eyes, with her being the primary narrator. During the interview, Comer discussed taking the role due to the amazing script from writer/director Jeff Nichols.
She also spoke about her time on "Killing Eve," how the fans reacted to her character's death, Danny Boyle's "28 Years Later" which she is filming now, and being slightly miffed that she's become good friends with Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, but was not invited to be in "Deadpool & Wolverine."
!['House of the Dragon’: Showrunner, Ryan Condal Talks Season 2, His ‘Jon Snow’ Spin-Off Pitch, & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1718725486315-e35b2886d95e7.jpg)
'House of the Dragon’: Showrunner, Ryan Condal Talks Season 2, His ‘Jon Snow’ Spin-Off Pitch, & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo rides his dragon back to Westeros for “House of the Dragon.” The show premiered the first episode of season two on Max this past weekend and follows the internal war within House Targaryen 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen. The show stars Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Fabien Frankel, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Ewan Mitchell, and more.
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the hit Game of Thrones prequel series is showrunner, Ryan Condal (“Colony,” “Rampage”). During the interview, Condal openly discussed the bleak ending to the season 2 opener, which treated many fans unfamiliar with the “Fire and Blood” book to a dark, bloody conclusion. But was it too dark? Did they not go far enough?
![‘Firebrand’: Jude Law & Alicia Vikander On Their Thrilling Historical Drama, ‘Tomb Raider,’ Marvel & More [The Discourse Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1718222454178-be07acba8d7e2.jpg)
‘Firebrand’: Jude Law & Alicia Vikander On Their Thrilling Historical Drama, ‘Tomb Raider,’ Marvel & More [The Discourse Podcast]
this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo goes back in time to realize not much has changed with the film, “Firebrand.” Directed by Karim Ainouz (“Invisible Life,” “Futuro Beach”), the film follows Catherine Parr (Alicia Vikander), the sixth wife of Henry VIII (Jude Law), who finds herself fighting for survival when the paranoid king grows more suspicious of her actions. The film also stars Eddie Marsan, Simon Russell Beale, Erin Doherty, and more.
During the interview, Law and Vikander discussed their parts being filled with “so many colors to play” that the roles were almost irresistible and so many other aspects of their career.
Not only did they discuss "Firebrand," but Vikander's time on the 'Tomb Raider' franchise, Jude Law's tenure on Marvel and the upcoming 'Star Wars' project 'Skeleton Key,' but also almost appearing as Superman in a version of the film with Colin Farrell and Brett Ratner from almost 20 years ago.
![‘The Boys’: Showrunner, Eric Kripke Talks Season 4, A Secret Spin-Off, & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1718116194261-3aaead998c246.jpg)
‘The Boys’: Showrunner, Eric Kripke Talks Season 4, A Secret Spin-Off, & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In this week's episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo powers up to take on “The Boys.” The show is premiering its fourth season on Prime Video on June 13th and follows a group of vigilantes who set out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers. The show stars Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, Chace Crawford, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and more.
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the hyper-violent, filthy take on superheroes is Writer, Creator, and showrunner Eric Kripke (“Supernatural,” “Timeless”). During the interview, Kripke discussed this fourth season being the darkest yet, but for a very real reason.
![‘Under The Bridge’: Lily Gladstone Dives Into Finale Spoilers, Her Awards Season Experience, & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1717615687056-8443a60be384a.jpg)
‘Under The Bridge’: Lily Gladstone Dives Into Finale Spoilers, Her Awards Season Experience, & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo gets all of the answers while investigating “Under the Bridge.” The true crime Hulu series follows two women, a cop, and a reporter, who attempt to uncover the truth at the center of a young girl’s murder. The show stars Lily Gladstone, Riley Keough, Vritika Gupta, Chloe Guidry, Izzy G., Javon Walton, and more.
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the thrilling true crime mini-series is Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Fancy Dance”). During the interview, Gladstone discussed this being the first part written with her in mind.
![‘In A Violent Nature’: Director Chris Nash Talks His Buzzy Slasher Hit, Unexpected Inspirations, Extensive Reshoots & More [The Discourse Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1717100959397-84edc4d0b9b2b.jpg)
‘In A Violent Nature’: Director Chris Nash Talks His Buzzy Slasher Hit, Unexpected Inspirations, Extensive Reshoots & More [The Discourse Podcast]
Pixar Reportedly Considering Reboots Including ‘The Incredibles’ & ‘Finding Nemo’
How times change. There once was an era when Pixar just didn’t think it needed sequels and could just go from original story to original story. In fact in 2016, Pixar’s president Jim Morris said there were no Pixar sequel plans after Brad Bird’s “The Incredibles 2,” something of a response to the underwhelming reception to “Cars 2” and to a lesser degree, “Toy Story 3.”
“Most studios jump on doing a sequel as soon as they have a successful film, but our business model is a filmmaker model, and we don’t make a sequel unless the director of the original film has an idea that they like and are willing to go forward on,” Morris said at the time.
While Pixar has certainly tried to stick to that—six of the ten movies they’ve released since the summer of 2016 have been original— since Morris’ remarks, they’ve released “Toy Story 4” (even when they said ‘3’ was the finale), the spin-off “Lightyear,” and this summer’s upcoming “Inside Out 2.”
A “Toy Story 5” is in the works, and now a new report from Bloomberg— discussing many of Pixar’s recent layoffs and woes— says not only are sequels still game, but Pixar is considering rebooting some of its classic films.
According to the Bloomberg piece, “Every hit of yesteryear is being considered for a reboot, with Finding Nemo and The Incredibles regarded as particularly strong candidates for new titles.”
Pixar’s new strategy to turn around their financial problems” involves balancing original movie ideas with sequels and spinoffs, the better to remind audiences what they once loved about Pixar.”
The new aim is apparently to make three new movies every two years, which is historically much less frequent to their usual, one film a year cadence, “with every other title a sequel or spinoff and the rest standalone concepts or potential seeds for new franchises.”
This also sounds a lot like Bob Iger and Disney’s less is more approach and their dialing back at Marvel and Lucasfilm.
On May 21, Pixar announced the company’s largest restructuring, cutting 175 jobs as the studio refocuses on big-screen films instead of Disney+ projects—also not dissimilar to the way Marvel and Lucasfilm are heading, back to the big screen with a deemphasis on Disney+ programming.
It's a sign of the times, unfortunately, and financially they are not great at the moment, a trend that is affecting the entire industry. Will they follow through? This industry is fickle, so we shall see, but if the box office of 2024 is any indication, these alarming trends may just continue to dominate for the foreseeable future.
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo roams the forest in search of his next victim while discussing “In A Violent Nature.” The movie follows a resurrected killer through the woods as he stalks his victims, all while searching for his stolen necklace. The film is written and directed by Chris Nash and stars Ry Barrett, Josh Lucas, Andrea Pavlovic, Cameron Love, Reece Presley, and more.
During the interview, Chris Nash discusses not only the obvious homages to '80s slashers like “Friday the 13th” but also the less-expected influences that just as heavily influenced the tone and approach to his first feature film.
!['Eric’: Benedict Cumberbatch and Gaby Hoffmann On Their Thrilling Netflix Series, ‘Doctor Strange,’& More [Bingeworthy Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1716933440582-5eaad328a55be.jpg)
'Eric’: Benedict Cumberbatch and Gaby Hoffmann On Their Thrilling Netflix Series, ‘Doctor Strange,’& More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo delves into the underworld to wrestle with the emotions of “Eric.” The Abi Morgan-written Netflix series follows Vincent, a neurotic puppeteer whose son goes missing, leading him to attempt to solve the case with his son’s imaginary friend - a monster named Eric. The show stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Gaby Hoffmann, McKinley Belcher III, Dan Fogler, Ivan Morris Howe, and more.
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss their harrowing mini-series are Benedict Cumberbatch (“Doctor Strange,” “The Power of the Dog”) and Gaby Hoffmann (“Girls,” “Now & Then”). During the interview, both described what brought them to the show; however, Hoffmann noted feeling conflicted at first for a very understandable reason.
![‘Outer Range’: Josh Brolin, Imogen Boots, & Charles Murray Discuss Their Sci-Fi Western Series, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’& More [Bingeworthy Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1715792487061-2a6d2d3b6a75e.jpg)
‘Outer Range’: Josh Brolin, Imogen Boots, & Charles Murray Discuss Their Sci-Fi Western Series, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’& More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In this week's episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast, host Mike DeAngelo dives headfirst into “Outer Range.” The mysterious and compelling Prime Video series follows a rancher who discovers a mysterious hole in his pasture, leading to land wars, family drama, and time-jumping mysteries. The show stars Josh Brolin, Imogen Poots, Lili Taylor, Lewis Pullman, Tom Pelphrey, Will Patton, and more (read our review here).
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the second season of the metaphysical Western sci-fi drama are two stars of the series, Josh Brolin (“No Country for Old Men,” “Avengers: Endgame”) and Imogen Poots (“Green Room,” “Vivarium”), as well as new showrunner Charles Murray (“Luke Cage,” “Sons of Anarchy”).
During the interviews, much was discussed about the showrunner change from creator Brian Watkins to Charles Murray. Some, including Imogen Poots, are close friends with Watkins, which could have potentially created an awkward situation, but it seems like Murray pulled the transition off with a great amount of class.
!['Dark Matter’: Joel Edgerton & Jennifer Connelly Discuss Multiversal Sci-Fi Series, ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ Marvel & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2006249/2006249-1715210202481-1de30a05a209.jpg)
'Dark Matter’: Joel Edgerton & Jennifer Connelly Discuss Multiversal Sci-Fi Series, ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ Marvel & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo ventures into another universe to discuss “Dark Matter.” The Apple TV+ series is based on the Blake Crouch book of the same name and follows a college professor who is abducted into an alternate universe and has to fight his way back to his old life and real family. The show stars Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, and more.
Joining BingeworthyBothto discuss the mind-bending sci-fi thriller are two stars of the series, Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly. During the interviews, both actors discussed "Dark Matter" and many aspects of their careers during the interviews. For Edgerton, it was his directorial career. For Connelly, it was "The Rocketeer" and films like "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Only The Brave," both made by filmmaker Joseph Kosinski.
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‘The Idea of You’: Michael Showalter Discusses His Anne Hathaway-Led Rom-Com, ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo gets swept up in the whirlwind romance at the heart of “The Idea of You” with writer/director Michael Showalter (“The Big Sick,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” “Wet Hot American Summer”). The movie is based on the book of the same name and follows a forty-year-old woman reeling from a divorce who stumbles into a romance with a twenty-something singer from the world’s biggest boy band. The film stars Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Reid Scott, Ella Rubin, and more.
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Cary Elwes: Talks Special Connection Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare,’ ‘Knuckles,’ ‘The Princess Bride’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo goes undercover to discuss “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” with star Cary Elwes (“The Princess Bride,” “Stranger Things,” “Saw”). The movie is based on real events and dives into the origin of the Special Operations Executive, a small group of highly skilled men recruited by the British military to strike German forces behind enemy lines. The high-energy action film is directed by Guy Ritchie (“The Gentleman,” “Snatch,” “Sherlock Holmes”) and also stars Henry Cavill, Henry Golding, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Eiza Gonzalez, and more.
Elwes also discussed many of his other projects, past and present, including "Rebel Moon: Part Two," the "Knuckles" spin-off series from "Sonic The Hedgehog" and, of course, the classic "Princess Diaries" comedy.
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‘Blood For Dust’: Kit Harington On His Crime Drama, The ‘Jon Snow’ Series, Almost Playing King Arthur & More [The Discourse Podcast]
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo grows out his handlebar mustache and puts on a southern accent to discuss “Blood for Dust” with star Kit Harington (“Game of Thrones,” “Eternals”). The movie follows a struggling salesman with a troubled criminal past who is pulled back into a string of crimes by a former colleague, leading to a trail of blood...and dust. The film is written and directed by Rod Blackhurst (“Amanda Knox” “Night Swim”) and also stars Scoot McNairy, Josh Lucas, Nora Zehetner, Ethan Suplee, Stephen Dorff, and more.
Harington also talked about many of his other film and TV projects, including working on "Game of Thrones" and the "Jon Snow" spin-off that's no longer happening, plus his experience on Marvel's "Eternals" and whether or not we'll see him return as the character The Black Knight.
Listen on for more.
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'Civil War’: Wagner Moura On His Political War Epic, Alex Garland Retiring as a Director, & More [The Discourse Podcast]
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo pursues the truth while discussing “Civil War” with star Wagner Moura (“Narcos,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”). The movie takes place in the near future during a second Civil War in America and follows a group of war journalists and photographers on a quest to interview the president and capture the war before the battle ends. The A24 film is written and directed by Alex Garland and also stars Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Nick Offerman, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and more.
During the interview, Moura discussed securing the role of Joel in the film after missing out on another Alex Garland project, his Hulu series, “Devs,” a role that coincidentally went to "Civil War” co-star Nick Offerman.
However, he was ultimately drawn to the role due to his love for films that balance political themes and popular filmmaking elements.
Moura also talked about Garland stepping away from directing for now, working with filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho and directing his own film, "The Last Night of the Lobster."
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‘The Absence of Eden’: Zoe Saldana & Marco Perego-Saldana On Their Immigration Drama, ‘Lioness,’ ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy,’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo crosses into unfamiliar territory to discuss “The Absence of Eden” with star Zoe Saldana (“Avatar,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”) and her husband and first-time director Marco Perego-Saldana. The film follows multiple characters from both sides of the U.S./Mexico border and revolves around the dilemmas faced in dealing with the many hardships brought on by immigration laws and the enforcement of those laws. The Marco Perego-Saldana-directed film is produced by Martin Scorsese and stars Garrett Hedlund, Adria Arjona, Tom Waits, Chris Coy, and more.
During the interview, actress Zoe Saldana talked about the unusual path her husband and director, Marco Perego-Saldana, took toward creating their immigration-centered drama. Primarily known as a painter and sculptor, Marco Perego-Saldana first tackled the topic in another medium.
The actress also spoke about many of her franchises, the possibility of more "Star Trek," "Guardians of The Galaxy," and "Special Ops: Lioness," her Taylor Sheridan-run CIA/espionage series she says is in conversations about returning for a second season.
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'DogMan’: Luc Besson On His Divisive Dog-Eat-Dog Drama, Gary Oldman's "Genius" & More 'Valerian' [The Discourse Podcast]
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo digs into the film “DogMan” with writer/director Luc Besson (“The Fifth Element,” “Leon: The Professional,” “Taken”). The film follows Doug (Caleb Landry Jones), a young, crippled, abandoned man, beaten down by a tough life who has a supernatural connection to his canine companions. The film also stars Jojo T. Gibbs, Christopher Denham, Grace Palma, and more.
During the interview, Besson talked about the real-life story that inspired his latest twisted action opus.
He covered plenty of other topics, too, including Natalie Portman's recent criticism of "Leon: The Professional," a potential "Lucy 2," giving Quentin Tarantino the idea to retire after ten films, the possibility of doing more "Valerian" films and much, much more.
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‘Shogun’: Justin Marks, Rachel Kondo, & Hiroyuki Sanada Discuss their Epic Miniseries, ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo attempts to sail through murky waters when discussing “Shogun.” The FX/Hulu series is based on the beloved book of the same name and is set in 17th-century Japan. It follows multiple characters in a struggle for power & freedom after a British vessel is found marooned in a small fishing village, leading to political unrest and potential war. The show stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, and more.
READ MORE: ‘Shōgun’ Review: FX’s Lavish Action Samurai Period Piece Reshapes Beloved Original
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the gorgeous and immersive ten-episode mini-series is one of the stars and producers, actor Hiroyuki Sanada (“John Wick 4,” “Mortal Kombat”), along with showrunners Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo. During the chat, Kondo and Marks discussed why they felt the beloved novel and miniseries needed a modern reimagining.
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‘Late Night with the Devil’: David Dastmalchian Discusses His Buzzy Horror Hit, ‘The Dark Knight,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo stays up late to discuss the film “Late Night with the Devil” with producer and star David Dastmalchian (“The Dark Knight,” “The Suicide Squad.” The film follows a fledgling late-night host (David Dastmalchian) who decides to invite some spooky guests on his struggling 70’s late-night show to boost ratings - unleashing evil in front of the whole world. The Colin and Cameron Cairnes-directed horror movie also stars Ian Bliss, Laura Gordon, Ingrid Torelli, and more.
During the interview, Dastmalchian talked about the unusual source that earned him the role of Jack Delroy, host of the fictional 1970s Late-Night show Night Owls, in “Late Night with the Devil."
The actor also talked about his work with Christopher Nolan on "The Dark Knight" and "Oppenheimer" and Denis Villeneuve on "Prisoners."
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‘Knox Goes Away’: Michael Keaton & James Marsden Discuss Their Crime Drama, Batman, ‘Deadpool 3,’ & ‘Beetlejuice’ [The Discourse Podcast]
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo weaves through memory to discuss the film “Knox Goes Away” with director and star Michael Keaton (“Batman,” “Beetlejuice”) and co-star James Marsden (“X-Men,” “Sonic the Hedgehog”). The film follows the story of Knox (Michael Keaton), a seasoned contract killer whose life takes a dark and unexpected turn when he’s diagnosed with a degenerative brain disease while also needing to help his estranged son (Marsden) before he loses his mind completely. The film also stars Marcia Gay Harden, Al Pacino, and more.
On top of discussing their work together in the excellent 'Knox Goes Away,' Michael Keaton talked 'Batman,' and 'Batgirl,' and a little bit of the upcoming 'Beetlejuice' sequel with Tim Burton.
For his part, Marsden teased "Sonic The Hedgehog" three, a little bit of 'The X-Men,' and danced around a potential appearance in 'Deadpool & Wolverine.'
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‘Apples Never Fall’: Sam Neill On His Peacock Mystery Series, More’ Jurassic Park,’ ‘Thor’ Films & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the mysterious mini-series is one of the stars, actor Sam Neill (“Jurassic Park,” “Peaky Blinders”). Neill, who has mostly been known for his work in film, revealed what drew him to taking another chance on TV after some lackluster past experiences.
But that's not all, Neill also spoke on and shared stories about "Jurassic Park" and "Jurassic World," his fun cameos in the "Thor" movies and his great times working with filmmaker John Carpenter.
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'Problemista’: Tilda Swinton & Julio Torres Discuss Their A24 Comedy, Big Budget Experimentation, and ‘Constantine 2’ [The Discourse Podcast]
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo embraces the absurd to discuss the film “Problemista” with director and star Julio Torres (“Los Espookys,” “Saturday Night Live”) and co-star Tilda Swinton (“Doctor Strange,” “Michael Clayton”). In the A24 comedy, Alejandro (Torres) is an aspiring toymaker who loses his job and falls in with an art-world outcast (Swinton) to maintain his work visa. The film also stars Greta Lee, RZA, Isabella Rossellini, and more.
Swinton also talked about her love for experimentation and that the first big studio movie she was asked to be part of was "Constantine" with Keanu Reeves, which she said was very experimental for its time.
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‘Code 8: Part II’: Stephen & Robbie Amell Discuss The Sequel to Their Indie Hit, the ‘Arrowverse,’ ‘Suits: LA’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo powers up to discuss the Netflix film, “Code 8: Part II” with producers and stars Stephen Amell (“Arrow,” “Heels”)and Robbie Amell (“Upload,” “The Witcher”).
In the sequel to “Code 8,” Connor (Robbie Amell) is out of prison and working as a janitor at a community center, having cut ties with his former criminal associate Garrett (Stephen Amell). Connor’s attempt at staying out of trouble is destroyed when he’s forced to help 14-year-old Pav escape from a pack of corrupt officers led by Sergeant King. King uses the newly launched robotic K9s to track Pav down, while Connor finds himself once again reaching out to Garrett and his crew for help, but can he trust the man who landed him in prison in the first place?
The film also stars Alex Mallari Jr., Sirena Gulamgaus, Jean Yoon, and Aaron Abrams. Jeff Chan directs a script he co-wrote Chris Paré, Sherren Lee, and Jesse Lavercombe.
During the interview, Robbie and Stephen Amell discuss the experience of seeing the first "Code 8," "Suits: L.A.," the CW's Arrowverse, and much more.
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'Tokyo Vice’: Creator J.T. Rogers & Director Alan Poul Talk Season 2 The Max Crime Series [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast, host Mike DeAngelo investigates Max’s hit series “Tokyo Vice.”
Based on the book of the same name, the series follows the true story of reporter Jake Adelstein, the first American to join the staff of a prominent Japanese newspaper, The Yomiuri Shimbun, in Tokyo, Japan. He quickly gets wrapped up in a story of corruption & murder with the Yakuza and falls in with a local detective. The show stars Ansel Elgort (“Baby Driver,” “West Side Story”), Ken Watanabe (“Godzilla,” “Inception,” “The Creator”), Rachel Keller, Sho Kasamatsu, and more.
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the series is Creator/Showrunner J.T. Rogers (“Oslo”) & director Alan Poul (“Six Feet Under”). During the chat, Rogers, an award-winning playwright, discussed knowing Jake Adelstein, the real reporter on which the series is based, since childhood and much much more.
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‘Masters of the Air’: Callum Turner Talks The Latest Steven Spielberg-Produced War Epic, George Clooney’s ‘The Boys in the Boat,' & Superhero Roles [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast, host Mike DeAngelo flies high for Apple TV+’s Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks-produced series (“Band of Brothers,” “The Pacific”), “Masters of the Air.” The series follows a group of airmen with the 100th Bomb Group that risked their lives in World War II, flying bombing missions in Europe. The show stars Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Barry Keoghan, Anthony Boyle, Ncuti Gatwa and more.
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the prestige mini-series is one of the stars, actor Callum Turner (“Green Room,” “The Boys in the Boat,” “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”). During the chat, Turner discussed his long, topsy-turvy journey towards winning the role of Maj. John “Bucky” Egan.
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2024 Preview Part 2: The Most Anticipated TV Shows Coming This Year
Sure, we’re already in February, but there’s still 11 whole months left of 2024, and that’s a crap ton of content coming to TV screens still to come. So, join us in Part 2 of our two-part discussion on The Playlist Podcast, where we talk about some of our most anticipated projects that are coming to your screen of choice this year.
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2024 Preview: The Most Anticipated Films Coming This Year
Sure, we’re already in February, but there’s still 11 whole months left of 2024, and that’s a crap ton of content coming to cinemas still to come. So, join us in Part 1 of a two-part discussion on The Playlist podcast, where we talk about some of our most anticipated projects that are coming to theaters and your screen of choice this year.
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Matthew Vaughn Talks ‘Argylle,’ His Plan For A Spy Cinematic Universe & How ‘Deadpool 3’ & The ‘Kick-Ass’ Reboot Might Be Similar [The Playlist Podcast]
Matthew Vaughn is no stranger to spy films, having previously directed three ‘Kingsman’ movies. But even after a decade of working on those movies, he can’t seem to let the genre go, as his latest film, “Argylle,” is yet another fun romp in the world of superspies. And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast, Vaughn talks about his love of spies and why he’s not only sticking around to continue to work in the genre, but also why he wants to bring them all together in one big universe.
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‘The Kitchen’: Daniel Kaluuya & Kane Robinson Talk The Dystopian Drama, Individualistic Society, ‘Spider-Verse’ & More [The Playlist Podcast]
Not many actors-turned-filmmakers will swing for the fences in such a big way with their directorial debuts as Daniel Kaluuya has done with “The Kitchen.” Instead of making some small indie drama, Kaluuya, alongside co-director Kibwe Tavares, decided to go with a full dystopian sci-fi drama. But you better believe this is a film filled with a ton of heart at its core. And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast, Kaluuya, alongside lead actor Kane Robinson, stop by to talk about “The Kitchen.”
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Issa López Talks ‘True Detective: Night Country,’ The Crooked Carcosa Spiral, Horror Influences & More [Deep Focus Podcast]
In this episode of the Deep Focus podcast, Playlist Editor-in-Chief Rodrigo Perez talks to Mexican filmmaker Issa López, the writer and director of 'True Detective: Night Country,' the 4th season of HBO's acclaimed blockbuster crime series.
López is the filmmaker behind the acclaimed horror 'Tigers Are Not Afraid,' and she certainly imbues this new 'Night Country' season with frightening chills, eerie spectral vibes, and haunting moods from the nether world.
In her 'True Detective,' Lopez doubles down on all the phantasmal, cryptic, and otherworldly elements of season one, arguing going far beyond whatever creator Nic Pizzaloto did with that inaugural season and yet still staying very true to the spirit of the show.
Academy Award-winner Jodie Foster stars alongside indie actor Kali Reis in a new shadowy mystery that centers on a missing group of scientists who suddenly vanish from their research facility, but also connects to a case of unsolved murders involving many indigenous women of the Alaskan region.
'True Detective' is truly back with the engrossing 'Night Country', and that's pretty much due to López, who is such a commanding cinematic and auteurial voice.
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‘The Fall Of The House Of Usher’: Carla Gugino Talks Mike Flanagan's Horror Series, Her Career, & Her First Critics Choice Nomination [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast, host Mike DeAngelo falls for Netflix’s final Mike Flanagan (“The Haunting of Hill House,” “Doctor Sleep”) collaboration, “The Fall of the House of Usher.” The series follows two wealthy and powerful Pharmaceutical magnates whose family dynasty begins to wash away as their heirs start to meet horrifying ends. The series can be streamed in its entirety on Netflix and stars Bruce Greenwood, Carla Gugino, Mary McDonnell, Henry Thomas, Rahul Kohli, Willa Fitzgerald, Zach Gilford and more.
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the series is one of the stars, actress Carla Gugino (“The Haunting of Hill House," “Watchmen,” “Gerald’s Game"). During the chat, Gugino, a longtime collaborator with writer/director Mike Flanagan, described jumping on board the project almost instantly and talked about her career at length.
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Jake Johnson Talks ‘Self Reliance,’ Not Directing Again & Being Overshadowed By The Masterful Biff Wiff [The Playlist Podcast]
A lot of people only think of Jake Johnson as the comedic actor who has shown up in a number of big projects over the years. But before all of that, he got his start as a writer in New York City. It’s just his time as a writer got overshadowed by his growing acting career. But for “Self Reliance,” his new Hulu film arriving this week, Johnson is not only returning to writing, but he also directed the film, as well. And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast, I spoke with Johnson about stepping behind the camera for "Self Reliance."
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‘Ferrari’: Michael Mann Discusses the Long Journey to His Latest Film, ‘Heat 2,’ Marvel Movies & More [The Discourse Podcast]
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo gets in the driver’s seat to discuss “Ferrari” with director Michael Mann (“Heat,” “Collateral,” “Ali”). The film is based on the real-life of Enzo Ferrari, founder of Ferrari - the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, who is played by Adam Driver. It focuses on a very specific point in Enzo’s life in 1957 when the bankruptcy was looming over the company, and the always-composed Italian carmaker was also experiencing heightened drama in his life due to hidden secrets coming to light. All of this occurring while Ferrari bets it all on a must-win, 1000 mile race in Italy. The film also stars Penelope Cruz, Shailene Woodley, Patrick Dempsey, and more.
During the interview, director Michael Mann discussed the long road to getting “Ferrari” made - a journey that started all the way back in the ’90s and also discussed the possibility of "Heat 2," a sci-fi film he wants to make and admiring one franchise with the Marvel Studio system.
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'Monarch’: Kurt Russell & Wyatt Russell Discuss The MonsterVerse Series, Marvel, John Carpenter & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo dives back into the mystery of Apple TV+’s latest mystery series, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.” The show follows multiple characters in different eras on a twist-filled journey to uncover the mysteries of the organization at the center of the Godzilla MonsterVerse films. The show stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, and many more.
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the ten-episode series are its leads, Kurt and Wyatt Russell, the two actors (and father and son) who play the same central character in the story at different points in his life, Lt. Lee Shaw. So Wyatt plays the younger version of the lieutenant in the 1950s, and Russell plays the character as a much older man in the modern day. And it turns out it was this very unique concept that hooked the duo.
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'A Murder At The End Of The World': Harris Dickinson On His Mystery Series, 'The Iron Claw,' Marvel & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo attempts to find out whodunit in Hulu’s new series, “A Murder at the End of the World.” The series follows a young amateur sleuth (Emma Corrin) who is unexpectedly brought to Iceland and finds herself at the center of a dark, tense, winding murder mystery. The show also stars Clive Owen, Brit Marling, Harris Dickinson, Alice Braga, Raúl Esparza, and more.
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the seven-episode series is one of its stars, Harris Dickinson (“Triangle of Sadness," “The King’s Man” “Where the Crawdads Sing"). During the chat, Dickinson talks about what led him to choose the murder mystery as his next project.
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Steve-O Talks Going "Crazier Than Ever" For His 'Bucket List' Comedy Special, The Future Of 'Jackass' & More [The Playlist Podcast]
Steve-O is getting older. However, he’s never been happier or healthier. And in his new comedy special, “Steve-O’s Bucket List,” viewers get to see all sides of the comedian. ‘Bucket List’ is a comedy experience like no other, as Steve-O tells his own personal love story with a series of insane stunts serving as a backdrop. And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast, the “Jackass” star talks about his life, his recovery, and why now is the time to check all the things off of his own personal bucket list.
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‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’: Director Matt Shakman On Helming The MonsterVerse Series, Working With Marvel Studios, ‘Star Trek 4’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast, host Mike DeAngelo uncovers the mystery of Apple TV+’s latest mystery series, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.” The show follows multiple characters in different eras on a twist-filled journey to uncover the mysteries of the organization at the center of the Godzilla MonsterVerse films. The show stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, and more.
Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the ten-episode series is Director/Executive Producer Matt Shakman (“WandaVision," “Game of Thrones,” “The Great,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia"). During the chat, Shakman talks about his journey from small-time television director on things like “It Always Sunny in Philadelphia” to “Game of Thrones” and “WandaVision.”
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It's The End Of Marvel Studios As We Know It, But Is Everything Actually Just Fine? [The Playlist Podcast]
To say that this year has been rough for Marvel Studios is a bit of an understatement. The studio that was once thought to be invincible has shown that it has weaknesses and audiences are starting to take note. Look at the two most recent releases, “The Marvels” and “Loki” Season 2, for example. The former is the lowest grossing opening weekend in the history of the studio, and the latter seemingly shut the door on the main villain for the next several years, leaving the future uncertain. Thankfully, The Playlist Podcast is here to parse through those two recent releases and take into account all of 2023 to answer the question on everyone’s mind— Is Marvel Studios on the verge of irrelevance?
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‘John Wick: Chapter 4’: Chad Stahelski Discusses All Things’ John Wick,’ ‘Highlander,’ ‘Marvel’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo reloads to discuss “John Wick: Chapter 4” with director Chad Stahelski (“John Wick” 1-4). The fourth installment of the beloved action franchise follows Mr. Wick (Keanu Reeves), recovered from the final events of Chapter 3, and back in the crosshairs of The High Table, who turns old allies into ruthless enemies. The film also stars Bill Skarsgard, Donnie Yen, Lawrence Fishburne, Ian McShane, Rina Sawayama, Lance Reddick, and more.
During the interview, director Chad Stahelski talked about being shocked that he's gotten this far, seeing as he thought the first “John Wick” film might have ended his directorial career.
The filmmaker also talked about his work with Marvel as a second-unit action director his upcoming 'Highlander,' a potential 'John Wick 5' and much more.