It's A Streamable Life

Welcome to March listeners. Lorin & Brandon dive into the penultimate episode nine of # TheOutsiderHBO, and feel their way through the awkward joy of AMC's #DispatchesofElsewhere. We touch on a ton of trailers and finally discuss a brief history of censorship on television. 

We continue our BHM discussion with the current state of Blacks on television, and how much progress has been made with the addition of the streaming era. There's been a definite push, but has it stalled? We also drive through a ton of trailers and the eighth episode of HBO's "The Outsider."

Another dose of The Streamable Life goes a bit long as we discuss the music of the last decade. The trendsetters, biggest artists, forgettable moments and our top songs & albums between 2010 and now. Plus The Outsider recap and how the hell did the Oscars snub a film like The Farewell. 

The 2020 awards season closed with the 92nd Academy Awards telecast Sunday night. Despite the lack of diversity in the nominees, the production wasn't a total bore. We discuss the good, the bad and where the award show goes in the future. We also recap The Outsider and have a field day with this week's Headlines. 

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH. This first episode of February tackles what constitutes a Black film in 2020. What it looks like, who is allowed to tell it and what narratives are involved. We also digest the latest ep of The Outsider and fanboy over the news of Marvel's TV slate coming to Disney this fall.

In light of corruption allegations and lack of diversity, we touch on this weekend's telecast of The Grammys. Has music's BIGGEST night lost its tune with viewers and artists alike? PLUS: HBO's The Outsider shifts into gear; and, Sundance & SXSW begin film festival season. RIP Kobe & Gigi Bryant

Happy MLK Weekend yall. This week's episode focuses on the duo's most-anticipated TV shows and films for the 1st quarter. Travel back to 2002 & 2006 in this week's "Today in History" and contemplate what transpired in the latest episode of HBO's The Outsider. 

Awards season is hitting its (white) peak as the Oscar nominations for the 2019 season were announced. Lorin and Brandon discuss which films they plan to see before Feb 9. along with HBO's premiere of "The Outsider," FXonHulu coming in March and keeping up with their entertainment resolutions. 

New year, new look. The first episode of #AStreamableLife of 2020 is here. We talk #GoldenGlobes and what they mean for #TheOscars ; give our final thoughts on #HisDarkMaterials & #MrRobot ; and, prep ourselves for this year in entertainment. Follow us on all social at ASLifePodcast & streamablelife.wordpress.com.

It's the final episode of 2019 and a wrap on S1 of "It's A Streamable Life." Before stepping into 2020, we take a look back on the year that gave us Juicy Smollett, MoviePass, Surviving R. Kelly and more in a year-long illList. We touch on Watchmen and Mr. Robot in the N.O.T. No Concessions has a review of the divorce drama Marriage Story. And our Featured Presentation lists our top 10 films and T...

The Hollywood Foreign Press has done it again. And by IT we mean blindly selected a more than questionable list of nominations for the 2020 Golden Globes. We contrast their unusual suspects to that of the more well-rounded Critics' Choice Awards. We also touch on some 2020 film trailers, and recap our experience watching "Atlantics."

Won't you be our neighbor as we discuss the career of Tom Hanks. The high-yellow thespian has built a resume as diverse as Hollywood isn't: from "Big" and "Splash," to "Philadelphia" and the coming "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." We'll talk our favorite Hanks films and roles along with reviews of #Watchmen, #MrRobot, #HisDarkMaterials and a brief look at the the beginning of awards season....

You got beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes, lamb, rams, hogs YOU NAME IT; and, another episode #AStreamableLife. As you wait to devour all the food, listen to Brandon and Lorin dissect why Thanksgiving is the Jan Brady of holiday films. Cindy is October while Marcia is Christmas. We also chat on #MrRobot, #HisDarkMaterials and the last two episodes of #Watchmen. Pass the peas like we used to do.

For better or worse, we are at the age when everything back in our day was better. Sounding like our parents - and their parents before them - isn't going to stop the reboots, remakes and remixes. So we discuss how to handle this wave of new old things -- specifically the new and old of Disney+. B&L also talk the excellent episode of #MrRobot & #HisDarkMaterials' best episode yet.  

In episode 28 B&L tackle the illustrious career of Eddie Murphy. The highs, the lows and what's yet to come as he sets a return to the comedy stage. They also discuss Elliot's immoral compass on (#MrRobot); Mrs. Coulter's ulterior motives (#HisDarkMaterials); and the conspiracy unfolding on #Watchmen. 

Brandon & Lorin discuss the premiere episode of HBO's His Dark Materials based on Phillip Pullman's novel trilogy. In addition to the illList & No Concessions, they recap a silent episode of #MrRobot and episdoe three of #Watchmen.

Happy Halloween's Eve. To get into the spooky spirit, Lorin & Brandon list their top three scary movies. They recap a benign Mr. Robot & second episode of Watchmen; and, ponder on whether Apple TV+ (launching this Friday) is worth the wait. Also hear first impressions of Hulu's Castle Rock S2, and HBO's new comedy Mrs. Fletcher. 

Lorin & Brandon recap Sunday's premiere of HBO's Watchmen, based on the graphic novel and 2009 film. The two rehash a hopeful(?) episode of Mr. Robot and ponder what a second season of David Makes Man will look like. 

On this edition of #AStreamablelife, L & B review The Guardian 's master list of the "100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century." But before reflecting on that golden era of TV, they review the present: the latest episodes of #DavidMakesMan, #MrRobot and the season finale of #TheTerror: Infamy. They also ponder on what exactly is happening with the future of Gotham and the organized mess that is t...

In celebration of their birthdays, Lorin (10/8) & Brandon (10/10) review the top-grossing film from their birth years: 1987 & 1991, respectively. In addition, they dissect the season premiere of #MrRobot along with the eighth episodes of #TheTerror and #DavidMakesMan. 

On this third edition of REWIND, Lorin & Brandon recap their musical inspirations as they enter  fall season. They recap the tragedies of #TheTerror & #DavidMakesMan and discuss the casting news surrounding two big comic film franchises. 

We recap Sunday night's 71st Emmys on Fox. Who won, who lost and who decided on the Black family reunion playlist over a house orchestra. We also dive into some favorite moments of our favorite shows and discuss what'll be watching this first week of fall TV season. 

Twenty episodes in and Lorin & Brandon are finally getting the hang of this thing. We talk Shane Gillis' short career on "SNL," review episode five of "The Terror: Infamy" & "David Makes Man;" and, make a case for our favorite drama series vying for the coveted Best Drama series Emmy.

This episode Lorin & Brandon tackle the Emmy category for Best Comedy; recap The Terror & David Makes Man; review HBO's hilarious first season of 'A Black Lady Sketch Show'; and, list through the litany of films being shown during the latest festivals. 

Happy Labor Day folks. We end the holiday weekend discussing the films we're most interested in this Hot Nerd Autumn. We review The Terror/David Makes Man; and, discuss cancel culture and the return of Nate Parker. #TheTerror #DavidMakesMan