Too Much Screentime

Too Much Screentime

By David Welsh Jr, Shantae Watkins, & Alex TorresTV & Film
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Too Much Screentime episodes

  • Ep 33: Can Lady Gaga save House of Gucci?
    This week the Screentimers talk about Ridley Scott's epic crime drama and...comedy (?) House of Gucci which stars Lady Gaga as Patrizia Gucci whose desire for wealth, power, and love drove her to take a hit out on her husband, Maurizio Gucci (played by Adam Driver). Talk about a bad romance, am I right? Critics have been...mixed in their reviews, so the hosts wade into the fray to share their thoughts the polarizing movie.
    The episode touches on:
    • The movie's tone
    • The quality of the performances
    • The casting of non-Italian actors to play Italian characters
    Hopefully we've given you a million reasons to tune in and let us know what you think of House of Gucci!
    How to stay in touch:
    Hosts: David Welsh Jr, Anselm Beach, Shantae Watkins, & Alex Torres
    Follow @tmscreentime on IG and Twitter for the latest news/updates
    We would love to hear from you! Send your comments, feedback, and questions to us at [email protected]. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and tell your friends!
    29 min
  • Ep 32 HBO's Love Life, Season 2

    This week, the Screentimers review Season 2 of the HBO Series Love Life. The series follows a single millennial as they navigate various relationships (dating, marriage, friendship, and otherwise) while living in New York City. While Season 1 followed Darby, played by Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect), Season 2 follows a brand new character named Marcus, played by William Jackson Harper (The Good Place), a newly divorced book editor new to the dating scene. This season is hilarious, deep, and will give you all the feels! Topics discussed in this review include:


    • Is Season 2 a romantic comedy or a drama with comedic elements?
    • What does representation really mean and how does Season 2 nail it?
    • How should film and TV incorporate the COVID-19 pandemic into their stories?
    • And more!


      • Plus, you do not need to watch Season 1 to appreciate Season 2, so jump on in and let us know what you think!


      How to stay in touch:


      Hosts: David Welsh Jr, Anselm Beach, Shantae Watkins, & Alex Torres


      Follow @tmscreentime on IG and Twitter for the latest news/updates


      We would love to hear from you! Send your comments, feedback, and questions to us at [email protected]. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and tell your friends!

      31 min
    • Ep 31: Oh Oh Oh, It's Thanksgiving!

      With Thanksgiving this week and there being so few "Thanksgiving" movies and TV shows, the Screentimers have forced a Thanksgiving-esque framework onto this week's episode about some of the films and TV shows they are most grateful for. This episode covers:


      • Favorite on-screen family
      • Favorite dinner scene in a film or TV show
      • The movie-going experience we're most grateful for
      • And so much more!


        • So grab your plaid flannel button-down, your mulled cider, and your stretchy pants and tune into our Thanksgiving episode!


        How to stay in touch:


        Hosts: David Welsh Jr, Anselm Beach, Shantae Watkins, & Alex Torres


        Follow @tmscreentime on IG and Twitter for the latest news/updates


        We would love to hear from you! Send your comments, feedback, and questions to us at [email protected]. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and tell your friends!

        39 min
      • Ep 30: Is Eternals Underrated or a Big Disappointment?

        This week, the Screentimers review the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Eternals. The film, directed by Oscar winner Chloe Zhao (Nomadland, The Rider), has received many negative reviews from critics, but surprisingly, three of the four hosts enjoyed the film while one ultimately found it a huge disappointment. The one dissenter may surprise you, so listen in to find out where each host stands on the film.


        Highlights from the episode include:

        • Celebrating the cast's diversity
        • Searching for Zhao's distinct touch on this big studio production
        • Pondering whether Barry Keoghan is a teenager or a middle-aged man


          • Also, Noah Jupe, don't get comfortable. Just because Anselm hasn't mentioned you in a while doesn't mean he still ain't got beef. He's ready to settle it when you are; just let him know the time and the place.


          How to stay in touch:


          Hosts: David Welsh Jr, Anselm Beach, Shantae Watkins, & Alex Torres


          Follow @tmscreentime on IG and Twitter for the latest news/updates


          We would love to hear from you! Send your comments, feedback, and questions to us at [email protected]. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and tell your friends!


          35 min
        • Ep 29: October Film/TV Roundup

          Need something new and exciting to watch? It’s a new month which means it’s time for the October Movie/TV roundup! Listen as the Screentimers dive into (mostly) Spoiler-FREE reviews of some of October’s newest movies and TV shows that haven't been mentioned yet on the show.


          October means there’s gonna be some horror too! The team begins with slashers like Halloween Kills (Exclusively on Peacock), the middle film of the new horror trilogy and Chucky, the new series on Syfy/USA. They discuss the important questions...like whether Chucky could take Michael Myers in a fight to the death.


          Wes Anderson’s new film The French Dispatch (currently in theaters) is up next along with a prediction of whether Wes will finally win an Original Screenplay or Directing Oscar.


          Things get creepy when they end with season 3 of You, and debate whether Joe or Love is the Netflix hit’s more terrifying character.


          How to stay in touch:


          Hosts: David Welsh Jr, Anselm Beach, Shantae Watkins, & Alex Torres


          Follow @tmscreentime on IG and Twitter for the latest news/updates


          We would love to hear from you! Send your comments, feedback, and questions to us at [email protected]. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and tell your friends!

          25 min
        • Ep 28: Dune (2021) Review
          In this episode, the Screentimers enter the Dune-Iverse and review Dune (2021), director Denis Villeneuve's long-awaited and highly-anticipated adaptation of Frank Herbert's science fiction behemoth. It's a story so big, that it has to be told in two parts. Previous attempts to the adapt this novel have either failed or been panned. How does Villeneuve's version hold up? Highlights from the episode include:
          Villeneuve's accomplishments in directing such a massive project.
          A conversation about how the film's on-screen representation ties into its themes.
          Speculation (for folks who haven't read the books) about what's next in Dune, Part Two.
          How to stay in touch:
          Hosts: David Welsh Jr, Anselm Beach, Shantae Watkins, & Alex Torres
          Follow @tmscreentime on IG and Twitter for the latest news/updates
          We would love to hear from you! Send your comments, feedback, and questions to us at [email protected]. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and tell your friends!
          40 min
        • Ep 27: Only Murders in the Building (Episodes 5-10)
          The Screentimers are back to review (with SPOILERS) the rest of the whodunit/true crime parody series Only Murders in the Building and speculate on Season 2 after that MASSIVE CLIFFHANGER. (Check out Episode 23 for Part 1)
          Tune in to hear:
          Whose predictions were accurate?
          Who were our favorite characters?
          Our theories of how Only Murders in the Building connects to another acclaimed comedy series (hint: check out this episode's title)
          How to stay in touch:
          Hosts: David Welsh Jr, Anselm Beach, Shantae Watkins, & Alex Torres
          Follow @tmscreentime on IG and Twitter for the latest news/updates
          We would love to hear from you! Send your comments, feedback, and questions to us at [email protected]. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and tell your friends!
          32 min
        • Ep 26: No Time to Die and the Future of James Bond

          Anselm, Alex, and Dave provide a review of Daniel Craig’s final outing as James Bond in No Time to Die 


          *SPOILERS begin around 20:20*


          Questions that the team dives into:

          1.    How does NTtD fit into the legacy of Bond films’ treatment of women?

          2.    Do we need still need James Bond or has Ethan Hunt (Mission Impossible) taken his place? 

          3.    Where does the James Bond character go from here?


          Plus our favorite Bond films, songs, actors, and our best James Bond impressions!


          Let us know what you want the future of 007 to look like!


          How to stay in touch:


          Hosts: David Welsh Jr, Anselm Beach, Shantae Watkins, & Alex Torres


          Follow @tmscreentime on IG and Twitter for the latest news/updates


          We would love to hear from you! Send your comments, feedback, and questions to us at [email protected]. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and tell your friends!

          42 min
        • Ep 25: Halloween Horror Movie Recommendations

          Happy spooky season to all you horror fans out there! This week the Screentimers discuss their favorite horror films and villains. How many have you seen and which ones are too scary to watch?


          Episode highlights include:

          • Sharing some of our favorite hauntings (on-screen and in real life)
          • Arguing over whether David Fincher's Se7en is a horror movie.
          • Questioning how to pronounce "Poughkeepsie"
          • and much more!


            • We’d love to hear your answers to these questions! Follow @tmscreentime on IG and Twitter and share your thoughts.


            How to stay in touch:


            Hosts: David Welsh Jr, Anselm Beach, Shantae Watkins, & Alex Torres


            Follow @tmscreentime on IG and Twitter for the latest news/updates


            We would love to hear from you! Send your comments, feedback, and questions to us at [email protected]. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and tell your friends!

            42 min
          • Ep 24: September TV Roundup
            September was filled with so much great content and there is a lot that you may have missed. Listen as the team dives into (spoiler-FREE) reviews of some of their favorite September TV shows that haven't been mentioned yet on the show.
            Reviews include:
            Netflix's BIGGEST shows of the year: Squid Game and Midnight Mass.
            The latest Spike Lee joint: NYC Epicenters 9/11→2021½ on HBO Max.
            Jessica Chastain's and Oscar Isaacs second turn as a married couple in Scenes from a Marriage on HBO Max.
            How to stay in touch:
            Hosts: David Welsh Jr, Anselm Beach, Shantae Watkins, & Alex Torres
            Follow @tmscreentime on IG and Twitter for the latest news/updates
            We would love to hear from you! Send your comments, feedback, and questions to us at [email protected]
            Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and tell your friends!
            33 min

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