We've reached the end of the year, and with 2026 coming into view, now is the perfect time to review the best of the best from 2025.

In this week's episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz share their favorite movies and television shows from the year. Not only will their picks help you get ready for the Golden Globes and Oscars, but there are plenty of unique choices to help you enjoy the offbeat along the way.

About the show

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.

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Rob Reiner's tragic death marks the end of a remarkable career that brought us beloved films from "This is Spinal Tap" to "Stand by Me" to "The Princess Bride" to "A Few Good Men," just to name a few.

And of course, beyond filmmaking, Reiner will be remembered for his most iconic comedic role as Mike Stivic (or Meathead as father-in-law Archie Bunker called him) on "All in the Family."

On this episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz discuss Reiner's legacy, including his most memorable films and appearances.

Then, Miller shares an interview he had with Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, stars of the new film "Song Sung Blue," which could be this year's go-to movie during the holiday season.

And to wrap up, the hosts discuss some of their favorite Christmas movies of all time.

About the show

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.

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What stories do the 2026 Golden Globe nominations tell?

"Wicked: For Good" couldn't get a nomination for best motion picture-musical or comedy.

Timothée Chalamet might be an Oscar favorite for his performance in "Marty Supreme."

Rose Byrne could be someone to watch for best actress thanks to a strong effort in "If I Had Leg's I'd Kick You."

Jeremy Allen White probably won't win a pair of best actor awards, but he did score nominations for his film portrayal of Bruce Springsteen as well as his series "The Bear."

Regardless of what happens, we did get a bit of a sneak preview into what might get love when Oscar nominations come on Jan. 22.

We also discuss season 2 of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" on Disney+. Bruce Miller has multiple interviews with the stars, including Walker Scobell (Percy Jackson), Dior Goodjohn (Clarisse La Rue), Charlie Bushnell (Luke Castellan), Daniel Diemer (Tyson), Leah Sava Jeffries (Annabeth Chase) and Aryan Simhadri (Grover Underwood).

About the show

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.

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Studios love to hold movies back until the end of the year to sneak into awards conversations.

"Song Sung Blue" with Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, along with "Marty Supreme" starring Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow, are among the films trying to catch the attention of critics.

Another film that hits a similar chord is "Sentimental Value," the latest film from Joachim Trier starring Renate Reinsve, Elle Fanning and Stellan Skarsgård.

In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller catches up with Trier about the film and his overall style that allows his films to "say enough, but not too much."

We also talk about the first batch of episodes of "Stranger Things," which released the first half of its season in time for the Thanksgiving break. Co-host Terry Lipshetz watched the episodes with his family and shares his thoughts about the final run.

About the show

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.

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Tubi is the latest streaming service to find its niche in original programming. After the success of "Sidelined: The QB and Me" in 2024, director Justin Wu was back at it with "Sidelined 2: Intercepted."

Is a "Sidelined 3" in the works? Could there be an extended universe for this romantic comedy series aimed at older teens and young adults that stars TikTok influencer Noah Beck? (And for the Gen X crowd, the movie also stars James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" fame.)

Bruce Miller has interviews with Wu and stars Roan Curtis, Charlie Gillespie and Drew Ray Tanner. 

Miller and co-host Terry Lipshetz also talk "Wicked," Broadway shows in New York, "The Beast in Me" and more!

About the show

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.

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One of the most anticipated sequels of the year is here with "Wicked: For Good," and the film did not disappoint, earning an opening weekend of $150,000,000 at the box office.

Co-host Bruce Miller had the opportunity to see the film before its wide release and shared his thoughts with co-host Terry Lipshetz, who also added his thoughts on "Predator: Badlands," one of the biggest films since the summer film season ended.

About the show

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.

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If you're looking for something to watch, whether on TV or in the theater, the options are quickly increasing.

Legendary documentarian Ken Burns is back with his latest series for PBS: "The American Revolution."

One of the biggest movies of the fall season is about to open, with "Wicked: For Good" dropping this weekend. That follows another legacy film release with the remake of "The Running Man" starring Glen Powell.

Jason Clarke, one of the most notable supporting character actors of recent years, gets a chance to shine in Hulu's "Murdaugh: Death in the Family." Hear from Clarke, who spoke with co-host Bruce Miller.

We also discuss the upcoming final season of "Stranger Things."

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uce Miller, the now-retired editor of the Sioux City Journal, returns.

First order of business: Catching up with co-host and Bruce Springsteen superfan Terry Lipshetz. The pair discuss the new biopic "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere," which has gotten mixed reviews from critics but generally favorable reviews from fans. 

We discuss the movie, how it compares to recent biopics and whether it has any shot at Oscar nominations or wins this upcoming awards season. We also compare how the movie stacks up to other recent biopics, such as "A Complete Unknown," "Elvis" and "Bohemian Rhapsody."

About the show

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.

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We do apoligize for our brief interuption, but Streamed & Screened is back! After a brief hiatus due to a medical emergency, Br

We do apologize for our brief interruption, but Streamed & Screened is back! After a brief hiatus due to a medical emergency, Bruce Miller, the now-retired editor of the Sioux City Journal, returns.

First order of business: Catching up with co-host and Bruce Springsteen superfan Terry Lipshetz. The pair discuss the new biopic "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere," which has gotten mixed reviews from critics but generally favorable reviews from fans. 

We discuss the movie, how it stacks up to recent biopics and whether it has any shot at any Oscar nominations or wins this upcoming awards season. We also compare how the movie stacks up to other recent biopics, such as "A Complete Unknown," "Elvis" and "Bohemian Rhapsody."

About the show

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.

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uce Miller, the now-retired editor of the Sioux City Journal, returns.

First order of business: Catching up with co-host and Bruce Springsteen superfan Terry Lipshetz. The pair discuss the new biopic "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere," which has gotten mixed reviews from critics but generally favorable reviews from fans. 

We discuss the movie, how it stacks up to recent biopics and whether it has any shot at any Oscar nominations or wins this upcoming awards season. We also compare how the movie stacks up to other recent biopics, such as "A Complete Unknown," "Elvis" and "Bohemian Rhapsody."

About the show

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.

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"The Studio" crushed the competition in comedies. "The Pitt" played spoiler to "Severance" in dramas. "Adolescence," as expected, took the top prizes in limited series.

But there were plenty of surprises along the way as well as Nate Bargatze's efforts as host. We break down the highs and lows of this year's Primetime Emmy Awards.

Also: "Dancing with the Stars" is back and the new Netflix documentary "aka Charlie Sheen" takes a look at the life of the actor.

Note: The show discusses potential Emmy hosts, including Jimmy Kimmel. This podcast was recorded prior to ABC's suspension and subsequent reinstatement of him. 

About the show

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.

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David Rysdahl has been busy the past few years, but you might not have noticed if you weren't paying attention. 

That's not to say his roles have been forgettable — quite the opposite. Rather, Rysdahl has had impactful roles in ensemble casts, whether as chemist Donald Hornig in the blockbuster "Oppenheimer," the loving but passive husband Wayne Lyon in season 5 of "Fargo," or the uneasy scientist Arthur Sylvia in "Alien: Earth."

This latest role reunites him with Noah Hawley, the creator and showrunner of both "Fargo" and "Alien: Earth." In this episode, hear from Rysdahl during an interview with co-host Bruce Miller.

About the show

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.

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