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January 01, 2019Bird Box and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
This week, we're joined by Kirsten Korosec to discuss Netflix's thriller "Bird Box" starring Sandra Bullock, and "Bandersnatch," the new interactive episode of "Black Mirror."
Links:
[‘Bird Box’ breaks a Netflix record with 45M+ people watching in its first week][1]
[Netflix releases a trailer for ‘Bandersnatch,’ the mysterious new episode of ‘Black Mirror’][2]
[How the Surprise Interactive 'Black Mirror' Came Together][3]
[1]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/28/bird-box-breaks-a-netflix-record-with-45m-people-watching-in-its-first-week/
[2]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/27/black-mirror-bandersnatch-trailer/
[3]: https://www.wired.com/story/black-mirror-bandersnatch-interactive-episode/
53 min
December 24, 2018Roma
This week, we're joined by Brian Heater review "Roma," the new Alfonso Cuarón film on Netflix. We also discuss what might be the imminent launch of an interactive episode of "Black Mirror," and Anthony talks about "Aquaman."
Links:
[Netflix teases 'Black Mirror' movie release][1]
[‘Aquaman’ is a ridiculous superhero epic][2]
[1]: https://www.engadget.com/2018/12/20/netflix-teases-black-mirror-movie/
[2]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/20/aquaman-review/
1 hr 5 min
December 16, 2018Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
This week, Taylor Nakagawa joins us to discuss the awkwardly-titled Netflix film "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle." We also discuss the latest details about Disney's streaming Star Wars series "The Mandalorian" and new audience numbers for Facebook Watch.
(Note: Apologies for the sound issues — but I swear, they go away after the first minute!)
Links:
[‘The Mandalorian’ cast includes Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano … and Werner Herzog][1]
[Facebook Watch is finally growing as payouts get spread thin][2]
[1]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/12/mandalorian-pedro-pascal/
[2]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/13/facebook-watch-is-finally-growing-as-payouts-get-spread-thin/
49 min
December 10, 2018The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
This week, we're joined by Brian Heater to review the new Coen Brothers film on Netflix, "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs." We also discuss the cancellation of "Daredevil," the fate of "Friends" on Netflix, MoviePass' new pricing and the first trailer for "Avengers: Endgame."
Links:
[Netflix cancels ‘Daredevil’ after third season][1]
[Don’t worry, ‘Friends’ isn’t leaving Netflix anytime soon][2]
[MoviePass announces new pricing plans for 2019][3]
[The next Avengers movie has a title and a cryptic first trailer][4]
[1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/29/daredevil-will-not-be-renewed-for-a-fourth-season-the-latest-marvel-series-cancelled-by-netflix/
[2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/03/dont-worry-friends-isnt-leaving-netflix-anytime-soon/
[3]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/06/moviepass-new-pricing/
[4]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/07/avengers-endgame-trailer/
1 hr 7 min
November 18, 2018The final season of House of Cards
This week, we weigh in on the final season of House of Cards — which had the unenviable task of not just wrapping up the show, but also explaining the absence of Frank Underwood following real-world allegations of sexual misconduct by actor Kevin Spacey. We also discuss the death of Stan Lee and Hulu's plans to adapt on Wild Cards, a series of superhero books edit by George R.R. Martin.
Links:
[The final season of House of Cards is out now][1]
[Comics legend Stan Lee has died][2]
[George R.R. Martin's 'Wild Cards' Universe Near Multiple-Series Deal at Hulu][3]
[1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/02/the-final-season-of-house-of-cards-is-out-now/
[2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/12/r-i-p-stan-lee/
[3]:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/george-rr-martins-wild-cards-universe-multiple-series-deal-at-hulu-1160955
45 min
November 06, 2018The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
This week, Jon Shieber joins us to review Netflix's spooky reboot of "Sabrina the Teenage Witch." We also discuss the evolution of Netflix's theatrical strategy, some stats about streaming growth and new details about the final season of "Game of Thrones."
Links:
[Netflix changes its release model, with exclusive theatrical runs for ‘Roma’ and others][1]
[TV streaming services see 212 percent jump in viewing hours over past year][2]
[The end of Game of Thrones: An exclusive report on the epic final season][3]
[1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/01/netflix-theaters/
[2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/31/tv-streaming-services-see-212-jump-in-viewing-hours-over-past-year/
[3]:https://ew.com/tv/2018/11/01/game-of-thrones-final-season-ew-cover-story/
50 min
October 28, 2018The Haunting of Hill House
Just in time for Halloween, we're joined by Devin Coldewey to review "The Haunting of Hill House," which is kinda based on Shirley Jackson's classic novel. We also discuss "Red Dead Redemption 2" and the end of FilmStruck.
[Red Dead Redemption 2 sets the bar high for the next generation of open world games][1]
[R.I.P. FilmStruck, the best streaming service for classic films][2]
[1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/25/red-dead-redemption-2-sets-the-bar-high-for-the-next-generation-of-open-world-games/
[2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/26/r-i-p-filmstruck/
37 min
October 24, 2018 Netflix's Hold the Dark
This week, we're joined by Devin Coldewey to review Hold the Dark, a beautiful-but-mystifying film on Netflix. Before that, we take a few minutes to show our appreciation for Sarah Silverman's new-ish show on Hulu, I Love You, America.
44 min
October 14, 2018The Crown, Season 1 and 2
This week, we're joined by Catherine Shu to review the first two seasons of "The Crown" on Netflix. We also discuss recently-revealed details about "The Mandalorian," a.k.a. the first Star Wars show for Disney's streaming service, as well as plans for an interactive episode of "Black Mirror."
Links:
['Star Wars': Jon Favreau's TV Series Details Revealed][1]
[Netflix is planning a choose-your-own-adventure episode of ‘Black Mirror’][2]
[1]:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/star-wars-jon-favreaus-tv-series-details-revealed-1149194
[2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/01/netflix-is-planning-a-choose-your-own-adventure-episode-of-black-mirror/
56 min
October 04, 2018Maniac on Netflix
This week, we offer our initial thoughts on "Maniac", a new science fiction series on Netflix starring Jonah Hill and Emma Stone. We also discuss the launch of CollegeHumor's subscription service Dropout, and whether we'd consider signing up.
Links:
[CollegeHumor unveils Dropout, a subscription service for comedy videos, comics and more][1]
[1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/09/26/collegehumor-unveils-dropout-a-subscription-service-for-comedy-videos-comics-and-more/
29 min

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