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What the Success of the Barbenheimer Weekend Tells Us About the Movie Industry. Plus, ‘Special Ops: Lioness.’ Jul 24, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the rare success of ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ at the box office this weekend: two movies that are not sequels or comic book movies (1:00). Then, they give their reviews of each movie, talking about how Greta Gerwig brought her own distinct vision and ideas to ‘Barbie’ (9:43) and how they felt about the divisive third hour of Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ (29:01). Finally, they talk about the first two episodes of ‘Special Ops: Lioness,’ a distinctly Taylor Sheridan show (59:55).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘Justified: City Primeval’ Reminds Us of What TV Used to Be. Plus, Hollywood Strike Updates Jul 20, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about how negotiations with studios seem to be at a standstill and how the SAG-AFTRA strike will begin to affect the promotion of movies like ‘Challengers’ (1:00). They also discuss the 'Barbie'-'Oppenheimer' phenomenon (15:56) before talking about the first two episodes of ‘Justified: City Primeval’ and the nostalgia the reboot gives them for the original show (25:09).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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What ‘Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One’ Says About the State of Action Movies. Plus, Checking in on ‘Hijack’ and ‘Full Circle.’ Jul 17, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher’s impassioned speech during the press conference announcing the impending actors strike, as well as the current status of the picket lines (1:04). They discuss what makes ‘Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One’ so impressive, the high-variance state of action movie filmmaking, and whether or not the film’s villain worked (11:35). Then, they talk about why the television series ‘Hijack’ and ‘Full Circle’ are worth your time (44:51).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kai Grady and Kaya McMullen

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SAG-AFTRA Strikes, ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,’ and Emmy Nomination Snubs and Surprises Jul 13, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that SAG-AFTRA, the union representing TV and movie actors, will join the Writers Guild on strike. They discuss how actors going on strike will affect the ongoing writers strike, and when it will start affecting the TV and movies we consume (6:26). Then, they talk about the newest ‘Indiana Jones’ movie and whether it was a fun nostalgia play or just a bad regurgitation of old IP (25:41), before discussing the Emmy nominations that came out today and why ‘Succession’ and ‘White Lotus’ are dominating these awards (39:50).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘The Bear’ Creator Christopher Storer on the Making of Season 2. Plus, the Simple Pleasure of ‘Hijack.' Jul 10, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Reservation Dogs’ will end after Season 3 (1:00), and the first episode of the new Idris Elba show ‘Hijack’ (11:56). Then, they are joined by ‘The Bear’ creator Christopher Storer to talk about casting the show (29:02), and why they wanted to slow down the pace of the story for Season 2 (1:07:04).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Christopher Storer

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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Movies Are Stuck in an Endless IP Loop. Plus, 'The Idol' Finale Jul 05, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about a potentially incoming Screen Actors Guild strike and how that would affect the currently ongoing writers strike (1:00), the poor performance of 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' at the box office this past weekend (14:15), Mattel's plans to make movies based on toys beyond the Barbie movie (25:52), and the final episode of 'The Idol' and whether or not the show succeeded just because it wasn't based off of existing IP (40:58).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘The Bear’ Season 2, Episodes 7-10. Plus, ‘Black Mirror’ Creator Charlie Brooker on the Newest Season. Jun 29, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the last four episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 2. They discuss the way Richie’s character evolved throughout Episode 7, “Forks,” (1:00) and the way that Carmy and Sydney’s relationship in the season finale was depicted (37:49). Then, Chris is joined by ‘Black Mirror’ creator Charlie Brooker to talk about how the pandemic inspired the latest season of the show (1:06:02).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘The Idol’ Episode 4 and ‘The Bear’ Episodes 4-6 Jun 26, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about the fourth episode of ‘The Idol,’ and how the show continues to be visually interesting but lacks any plot consistency (7:45). Then, they talk about the fourth through sixth episodes of ‘The Bear’ (32:21), and whether the many cameos in the Episode 6 distracted from the show’s emotional core (55:58).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘The Bear’ Comes Roaring Back and ‘Secret Invasion’ Falls Flat. Plus Nicole Holofcener on Making ‘You Hurt My Feelings’ Jun 22, 2023

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Chris and Andy discuss the news that Warner Bros. is in talks to license HBO shows like ‘Insecure’ to Netflix (1:00). Then they talk about some of the highlights from the first three episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 2 (15:57) and why, like other recent Marvel shows, ‘Secret Invasion’ falls flat (48:13). Finally, Andy is joined by director Nicole Holofcener to talk about her new movie, ‘You Hurt My Feelings’ (1:08:34).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Nicole Holofcener

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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‘The Flash’ Flops, ‘The Idol’ Episode 3, and ‘Righteous Gemstones’ Returns. Plus, ‘Top Chef’ Judge Gail Simmons! Jun 19, 2023

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Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Flash’ flopping at the box office this weekend and what that could mean for the future of the DC Universe and superhero movies at large (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘The Idol’ (17:28) and the return of ‘Righteous Gemstones’ for its third season (32:56), before they are joined by ‘Top Chef’ judge Gail Simmons to talk about latest ‘World All-Stars’ season of the show (38:55).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Gail Simmons

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