Needs Some Introduction - Severance / The Agency

E81: Severance Episode 1 and 2 PLUS: The Afterparty Episode 6

Target is giving away AppleTV+! 
We have seen the first two episodes of the AppleTV+ thriller, Severance. We are definitely intrigued. 
Plus we get into the new animated episode of The Afterparty.
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E80: Reacher (Amazon Prime) - PeaceMaker (HBO) - Riders of Justice (Hulu)

Two series and a movie that all explore revenge and action with a dose of comedy (to varying degrees). The best of the bunch is the foreign film but they all have things to recommend them.
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E77:Nightmare Alley - Review and Analysis

How does the film compare to the novel? In many ways, the novel is a far more challenging and disturbing work. The film still has its merits. Listen in to find out more about this strange film noir and the incredible biography of it's forgotten author, William Lindsay Gresham.
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An ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is.
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Nightmare Alley (2021)
Full Cast & Crew
Directed by 
Guillermo del Toro ... (directed by)
Writing Credits  
Guillermo del Toro ... (screenplay by) &
Kim Morgan ... (screenplay by)
 
William Lindsay Gresham ... (based on the novel by)
Cast (in credits order)  
Bradley Cooper Bradley Cooper ... Stanton Carlisle
Cate Blanchett Cate Blanchett ... Dr. Lilith Ritter
Toni Collette Toni Collette ... Zeena the Seer
Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe ... Clem Hoatley
Richard Jenkins Richard Jenkins ... Ezra Grindle
Rooney Mara Rooney Mara ... Molly Cahill
Ron Perlman Ron Perlman ... Bruno
Mary Steenburgen Mary Steenburgen ... Mrs. Kimball
David Strathairn David Strathairn ... Pete
Mark Povinelli Mark Povinelli ... The Major
Peter MacNeill Peter MacNeill ... Judge Kimball
Holt McCallany Holt McCallany ... Anderson
Paul Anderson Paul Anderson ... Geek #1
Lara Jean Chorostecki Lara Jean Chorostecki ... Louise Hoatley
Jim Beaver Jim Beaver ... Sheriff Jedediah Judd
Clifton Collins Jr. Clifton Collins Jr. ... Funhouse Jack
Tim Blake Nelson Tim Blake Nelson ... Carny Boss
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E76: Ozark (Spoilers - Season 4) PLUS: The Afterparty - AppleTV+ - Episodes 1-2 and 3

We dig into spoilers of the Ozark season 4 first batch. And then we discuss the very promising AppleTV+ series The Afterparty, a comedic high-school reunion/murder mystery. I am on board by the end of the 3 episodes. Sona still has her reservations.
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The Afterparty
When a high school reunion's afterparty ends in a death, everyone is a suspect. A detective grills the former classmates one by one, uncovering potential motives as each tells their version of the story - culminating in the shocking truth.
Series Directed by
Christopher Miller ... (4 episodes, 2022)Series
Writing Credits
Christopher Miller ... (created by) (6 episodes, 2022)
Christopher Miller ... (written by) (6 episodes, 2022)
Christopher Miller ... (story by) (6 episodes, 2022)
Christopher Miller ... (teleplay by) (6 episodes, 2022)
Nicole Delaney ... (executive story editor) (4 episodes, 2022)
Nicole Delaney ... (written by) (4 episodes, 2022)
Anthony King ... (written by) (2 episodes, 2022)
Jack Dolgen ... (written by) (1 episode, 2022)
Kassia Miller ... (teleplay by) (1 episode, 2022)
Bridger Winegar ... (written by) (1 episode, 2022)
Phil Lord ... (written by) (1 episode)
Rachel H. Smith ... (written by) (1 episode)Series Cast
Tiffany Haddish Tiffany Haddish ... Detective Danner
Sam Richardson Sam Richardson ... Aniq
Zoe Chao Zoe Chao ... Zoe
Ike Barinholtz Ike Barinholtz ... Brett
Ben Schwartz Ben Schwartz ... Yasper
Ilana Glazer Ilana Glazer ... Chelsea
Dave Franco Dave Franco ... Xavier
Tiya Sircar Tiya Sircar ... Jennifer #1
Genevieve Angelson Genevieve Angelson ... Indigo
Kelvin Yu Kelvin Yu ... Ned
Everly Carganilla Everly Carganilla ... Maggie
Jamie Demetriou Jamie Demetriou ... Walt
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Ozark (2017–2022)
Series Directed by
Jason Bateman ... (10 episodes, 2017-2020)
Series Cast
Jason Bateman Jason Bateman ... Martin 'Marty' Byrde
Laura Linney Laura Linney ... Wendy Byrde
Sofia Hublitz Sofia Hublitz ... Charlotte Byrde
Skylar Gaertner Skylar Gaertner ... Jonah Byrde
Julia Garner Julia Garner ... Ruth Langmore
Lisa Emery Lisa Emery ... Darlene Snell
Charlie Tahan Charlie Tahan ... Wyatt Langmore
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E74: Ozark! - The Afterparty - Servant

A potpourri of topics, this week. Ozark has returned for it's final season. This leads to a conversation of the show as well as its relationship to Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. I wonder if network executives would still have the patience to allow a Breaking Bad to develop.
We also preview our next group-watch, The Afterparty, on AppleTV+. Which also lead me to try to watch Servant (also on AppleTV+). And, boy, do I have thoughts on that crazy show (and on M Knight's career, in general).
It's a broad conversation but fun, nonetheless. Get ready to watch The AfterParty, starting this Friday.
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E73: Nirvana vs Michael Jackson - January 11th 1992 - Part 2

30 years ago, billboard magazine published it's post-Christmas chart week issue and the music industry was shocked to see that Michael Jackson's highly anticipated and expensively promoted album had been knocked out from number one by Nirvana's Nevermind.
Iain and I discuss what this did and did not mean as far as the record industry is concerned. Regardless, this is another pivotal year in the music industry. We discuss some of our favorite tracks (some popular and some obscure) and this year within the contexts of our individual bios.
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E72: YellowJackets - Season 1 - Finale! - PLUS: Thoughts on Archive 81 and The Tragedy of MacBeth

Sona and I discuss the finale of Yellowjackets. One of the best episodes but is it a finale? Good thing the show got renewed...
Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
Directed by 
Eduardo Sánchez
Writing Credits  
Ashley Lyle ... (created by) &
Bart Nickerson ... (created by)
 Katherine Kearns ... (executive story editor)
Cast (in credits order)   
Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey ... Shauna
Tawny Cypress Tawny Cypress ... Taissa
Ella Purnell Ella Purnell ... Teen Jackie
Sophie Nélisse Sophie Nélisse ... Teen Shauna
Jasmin Savoy Brown Jasmin Savoy Brown ... Teen Taissa
Sophie Thatcher Sophie Thatcher ... Teen Natalie
Samantha Hanratty Samantha Hanratty ... Teen Misty
Steven Krueger Steven Krueger ... Ben Scott
Warren Kole Warren Kole ... Jeff
Christina Ricci Christina Ricci ... Misty
Juliette Lewis Juliette Lewis ... Natalie
Courtney Eaton Courtney Eaton ... Teen Lottie
Liv Hewson Liv Hewson ... Teen Vanessa
Jane Widdop Jane Widdop ... Teen Laura Lee
Keeya King Keeya King ... Akilah
Peter Gadiot Peter Gadiot ... Adam
Alex Wyndham Alex Wyndham ... Kevyn
Kevin Alves Kevin Alves ... Teen Travis
Alexa Barajas Alexa Barajas ... Teen Mari
Rekha Sharma Rekha Sharma ... Jessica Roberts
Sarah Desjardins Sarah Desjardins ... Callie
Rukiya Bernard Rukiya Bernard ... Simone
Tonya Cornelisse Tonya Cornelisse ... Allie Stevens
Aiden Stoxx Aiden Stoxx ... Sammy Abara-Turner
Mya Lowe Mya Lowe ... Yellowjacket #1
Princess Davis Princess Davis ... Yellowjacket #2
Jeff Holman Jeff Holman ... Randy Walsh
Colleen Wheeler Colleen Wheeler ... Suzie
Michelle Choi-Lee Michelle Choi-Lee ... Campaign Manager
Beverley Breuer Beverley Breuer ... Deb Degenaro
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E71: Scream 5? (2022) - Review and Series Overview

I have seen Scream 5 and it is actually good. Sona has rewatched some of the sequels and we discuss that as well.
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E70: Nirvana vs Michael Jackson - January 11th 1992

Welcome to season 5!
30 years ago, billboard magazine published it's post-Christmas chart week issue and the music industry was shocked to see that Michael Jackson's highly anticipated and expensively promoted album had been knocked out from number one by Nirvana's Nevermind.
Iain and I discuss what this did and did not mean as far as the record industry is concerned. Regardless, this is another pivotal year in the music industry. We discuss some of our favorite tracks (some popular and some obscure) and this year within the contexts of our individual bios.
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E69: Dexter New Blood - Episode 10 - FINALE! - Sins of the Father - PLUS: Yellowjackets Season Catch-up

Sona tells us about her covid experience. Then we break down the season finale of Dexter: New Blood. It ain't great.
Then, we talk about Showtime's Yellowjackets again. Sona finally caught up and we discuss all the craziness in preparation for next week's finale.
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Sins of the Father
Directed by
Marcos Siega
Writing Credits (in alphabetical order)
Jeff Lindsay ... (based on the novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by)
Clyde Phillips
Cast (in credits order)
Michael C. Hall Michael C. Hall ... Dexter Morgan
Jack Alcott Jack Alcott ... Harrison Morgan
Julia Jones Julia Jones ... Angela Bishop
Johnny Sequoyah Johnny Sequoyah ... Audrey Bishop
Alano Miller Alano Miller ... Sgt. Logan
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Yellowjackets
Directed by
Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Writing Credits
Ashley Lyle ... (created by) &
Bart Nickerson ... (created by)
Ameni Rozsa ... (written by) &
Sarah L. Thompson ... (written by)
Katherine Kearns ... (executive story editor)
Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification
Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey ... Shauna
Tawny Cypress Tawny Cypress ... Taissa
Ella Purnell Ella Purnell ... Teen Jackie
Sophie Nélisse Sophie Nélisse ... Teen Shauna
Jasmin Savoy Brown Jasmin Savoy Brown ... Teen Taissa
Sophie Thatcher Sophie Thatcher ... Teen Natalie
Samantha Hanratty Samantha Hanratty ... Teen Misty
Steven Krueger Steven Krueger ... Ben Scott
Warren Kole Warren Kole ... Jeff
Christina Ricci Christina Ricci ... Misty
Juliette Lewis Juliette Lewis ... Natalie
Liv Hewson Liv Hewson ... Teen Vanessa
Keeya King Keeya King ... Akilah
Jane Widdop Jane Widdop ... Teen Laura Lee
Peter Gadiot Peter Gadiot ... Adam
Kevin Alves Kevin Alves ... Teen Travis
Alexa Barajas Alexa Barajas ... Teen Mari
Rekha Sharma Rekha Sharma ... Jessica Roberts
Jack DePew Jack DePew ... Teen Jeff
Pearl Amanda Dickson Pearl Amanda Dickson ... Teen Allie
Luciano Leroux Luciano Leroux ... Javi Martinez
Mya Lowe Mya Lowe ... Yellowjacket #1
Princess Davis Princess Davis ... Yellowjacket #2
Michelle Choi-Lee Michelle Choi-Lee ... Campaign Manager
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