In Screen Thom on Ry’s “A Midsummer Night’s Podcast, join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and AFI student @willdixon.dev as we ask “WTFilm?” with Warner Bros. laying off 10% of the film division after the back-to-back successes of Minecraft, Sinners, and Superman. Then we’ll discuss 2025 entertainment media at the midsummer point, including a roundup of Comic-Con news. Finally, in “Hot Takes,” we’ll recommend films and shows we’ve been enjoying during this heatwave. “Flame on!” 🔥🎬😄💖

"Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's..." the Screen Thom on Ry "Summer of Superman Special"! Join Another Take podcast co-host Ryan Clem Barnes, screen studies professor Ryan Izay, Against the Current podcast host Eli Hollingsworth, communication and media studies professor emeritus Dr. Alex Wainer, and me as we discuss Warner Bros. new box-office hit... Superman. Before we "leap tall buildings in a single bound," we discuss the twin controversies--or "non-troversies"--that dogged the movie before release: writer/director/producer James Gunn vs. Snyder "Bros" and Gunn vs. political pundits. Then we look at the highs and lows of the movie itself. Hint: Corenswet + Brosnahan = HOT!!! Finally, each of us disclose the upcoming DC Universe projects we're eagerly awaiting. "Tenderness and kindness are punk rock." 😄💖🎉

In Screen Thom on Ry episode 39 “Summertime and the TVIs Plenty,” join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and podcaster @therealelihollingsworth as we ask “WTFilm?” with Thunderbolts receiving critical raves but already gone from theatres after a month. Then in our feature story, we’ll plug the TV series and performances we hope receive Emmy nominations next month. Finally, in “Hot Takes,” we’ll talk about the films, shows, and events that have us buzzing! 🎬😄💖

In Screen Thom on Ry(e) episode 38 “Show Biz Blues ,” join Another Take podcast cohosts @ryanclembarnes & #JaemenKennedy, and screen studies professor @rizay_photos as we ask “WTFilm?” with which fandom is most toxic--Star Wars, Trekkies, Snyder Bros, or Marvel Zombies? Then in our feature story, we’ll discuss how business decisions made by media conglomerates affect viewing choices, from Standard & Poor's downgrade of Warner Bros. Discovery credit rating to Sesame Street finding a new home on Netflix. Finally, in “Hot Takes,” we’ll talk about the films, shows, and events that have us buzzing, including a salient question from "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...." Does Star Wars need light sabers? 🤔 🎬💖

In Screen Thom on Ry(e) episode 37 “Hollywood SITREP 2025” join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and AFI student @willdixon.dev as we ask “WTFilm?” with A Minecraft Movie on track to become 2015’s first billion dollar hit. Then in our feature story, we’ll examine how changes in viewing habits, the global economy, and the production pipeline affect content in theatres and at home. Finally, in “Hot Takes,” we’ll talk about the films, shows, and events that have us buzzing! 🎬😄💖

In Screen Thom episode 36 “Live and Let DEI?” join Another Take podcast cohosts @ryanclembarnes and #jaemenkennedy and screen studies professor @rizay_photos, as we ask “WTFilm?” with Neon spending triple the production budget of Anora to cinch its five Oscar wins. Tdiscuss the status of DEI in Hollywood with Snow White, Emilia Perez, and Captain America: Brave New World as case studies. Finally, in “Last Call,” we speculate how James Bond will fare now that Amazon has tapped Amy Pascal and David Heyman as franchise custodians. “You used to say ‘Live and let live.’ (You know you did, you know you did, you know you did.)” 🎬😄💖

In Screen Thom’s “Third Annual Groundhog Day Special,” join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and Movie Friend! @zachhammill as we ask “WTFilm?” with Disney+ changing content warnings on older films like Dumbo and PeterPan. Then we’ll discuss hot topics, including Amazon MGM taking creative control of the James Bond franchise, Vince Gilligan’s plea to his peers to “write more good guys,” and whether anyone really cares about the Blake Lively - Justin Baldoni feud. Finally, in “Last Call,” we discuss the Oscar win(s) we hope for above all. “I got you, Babe.” 🎬😄💖

In Screen Thom’s "2025 Oscar Nomination Delights and Disses" episode, join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and Movie Friend! @zachhammill as we ask “WTFilm?” with Netflix getting the most Academy Award nominations, a record number of subscribers, and raising prices again. Then we’ll discuss our favorite surprise nominations, the disses that infuriate us, and whether the Motion Picture Academy is out of touch with audiences. Finally, in “Last Call,” we examine a trio of Star Wars-related casting surprises. “May the Force be with us.” 🎬😄💖

Join Another Take podcast cohosts Ryan Clem Barnes & Jaemen Kennedy, screen studies professor Ryan Izay, AFI student Will Dixon, and Movie Friend's Zach Hammill as we ask “WTFilm?” with record-setting Thanksgiving box office. Then we’ll discuss 2024’s biggest surprises and disappointments, as well as our most anticipated projects of 2025. Finally, in “Last Call,” the crew recommends films and shows I should watch before filling out my Writers Guild Awards nomination ballot.

In Screen Thom’s Family Film Forum, join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, professor emeritus @wainerjr.a, and me as we ask “WTFilm?” with Red One bombing bigly at the domestic box office. Then in our feature story, we discuss the current state of family films and recommend our favorites. Finally, in “Last Call,” we compare two terrific limited series about comic-book villains--The Penguin and Agatha All Along. 🎬😄💖