Screen Thoughts

Hollister and Wilder finally agree, and not only do they agree, they are singing the praises of what could be one of the finest series ever produced for the screen. Roots not withstanding. Don't miss this review, and if it doesn't make you immediately turn on the series, well, there is no hope. 

Academy Awards. Killing Eve. And a review of Pam & Tommy, Hulu’s new series around the sex tapes from Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee, stolen and put out into the universe without their permission or compensation.

Ok, we knew these three wouldn’t be rocket science, but ? Hollister stands by And Just Like That, and Wilder can’t relate, which according to Hollister is no surprise given Wilder’s age. And Emily and the ladies of Pivoting? Well, listen and see what you think. And, the scandal around Emily in Paris and the Golden Globes will leave you understanding the nods it got last year, which might not have been deserved.

This week Hollister and Wilder remember Sidney Poitier, and talk through Maggie Gyllenthal’s The Lost Daughter, both from the perspective of a woman who has never had children and one who has. So much to discuss in this film and Hollister predicts many nods from the upcoming awards season. 

Hollister and Wilder are back after a short few weeks celebrating the holidays with two films - Don’t Look Up and Being the Ricardos. How does Dr. Strangelove enter into it all? Blame it on Wilder. Such controversy around the Richardos film, and in both films women reign supreme.

King Richard, or the story about Richard William's complicated personality and design for Venus and Serena to become who they became; two of the greatest women tennis players in the world. And, Tick, Tick... Boom! Wilder raves, Hollister follows. And a call out to Screen Thoughts lovers to participate in a conversation about Martha Marcey May's resurgence as one of the greatest thrillers of all time? Did you see it? Don't miss this podcast.

Hollister and Wilder talk about the sophisticated, The Harder They Fall film that is on Netflix, and according to both of them, is not to be missed. We share some great back story info to give perspective to the film, and some history to round out how wonderful the entire production is. Don’t miss this podcast, and especially listen if Westerns are not typically your thing!

Finally Steve Martin has written a series worthy of his talent and Hollister is all over it. Great short review to get you scheduling it for holiday viewing with the family. Selena Gomez? Mixed reviews. Is she a bad actor, or just playing a role that makes her look like one? That is the question. Martin Short? Fresh off the stage in The Morning Show, he and Martin have a screen connection that extends to a life long friendship.

No surprise that Wilder came locked and loaded to personally increase the numbers of those going to see Dune by double digits. Right up her alley, and so much to share in the back story about getting it made, the original book that spawned the film, and the earlier version. Hollister came along begrudgingly but ended up all in for the final count. Do listen before you see the film. No spoilers and lots to help you get the most out of seeing it.

Based on Beth Macy’s book Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America, Hulu dropped the first three episodes of the eight part series, Dopesick.  Christine and Wilder were blown away and their review and plea for everyone to watch this series can’t be missed. Some back story is important and those fine performances already playing out make this a podcast to listen to before you watch the series.