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We're back like Vecna with a recap of the last two episodes of Stranger Things S5, Vol. 1. We dive into what does and doesn't work in the escalation between Hawkins heroes and Henry Creel. Elsewhere, we run through the latest headlines (RIP Rob Reiner) and catch up on Oscar Talk for Lead Actor and Actress.

This week, Brandon & Lorin dissect the first two episodes of Stranger Things season five. Nearly a decade later, the franchise that put Hawkins, Ind., on the map is coming to a close. We rank our favorite seasons, discuss what has aged well with the series, and share our thoughts on "The Crawl" & "The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler."

This week's brief episode finds Brandon and Lorin reviewing the Netflix film and Oscar contender, Frankenstein . Directed by Guillermo del Toro, Mary Shelley's classic is retold with Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi in the lead roles. Elsewhere, we review the other potential Best Picture contenders and recap the latest season of The Vince Staples Show .

This week, Brandon & Lorin review the first two episodes of AMC's Talamasca: The Secret Order and HBO's IT: Welcome to Derry. Both series are based on novels that have haunted readers and viewers for decades.

This week the cousins Williams review the iconic horror film, "The Birds," for their part two of the podcast's Hitchcockian Halloween. They keep it spooky with a recap of Netflix's "True Haunting", and reviews of "IT" and "Black Phone 2."

This October, Brandon and Lorin explore the spooky mind of Alfred Hitchcock through some of his most well-known works. This week, we review "North by Northwest," starring Cary Grant as a man embroiled in a felonious conspiracy of mistaken identity.

This week, headlines take over the conversation as we recap the Emmys and discuss the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Later, we review our favorite titles of the summer and look ahead to the end of the year.

This week, Brandon & Lorin review Spike Lee's "Highest to Lowest" and its inspiration, Akira Kurosawa's "High and Low." Elsewhere, they review the Venice Film Festival and provide an early outlook on all the sports.

This week, Brandon & Lorin discuss the absence of quality TV this past summer and if it's a growing trend. They also review the first two episodes of Alien: Earth and recap the latest headlines. Sources used for this article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/summer-tv-olympics-the-bear-presumed-innocent-evil-kamala-harris-donald-trump-critics-1235977098/ https://www.hollywoodrep...

This week, Brandon & Lorin chat about the films circling the festival circuit as Oscar award season arrives this fall. Elsewhere, they trade headlines from the crippling effect of losing the CPB to the charges brought against a young U.K. star.

This week, Lorin & Brandon review the 77th annual Emmys nominations. Comparing the key categories to this year's TCA noms, the duo pick who they want to win the gold come September. Elsewhere, Brandon reviews Andor and HBO Max's A Killer Among Friends, while Lorin recommends Prime Video's Ballard and season four of Hulu's The Bear.

Brandon & Lorin review their favorite spring titles and look forward to summer's anticipated films and TV shows. They also discuss three verdicts: Tyrese Haliburton's, Diddy's, and America's.

In early June, Lorin had the privilege to sit with the showrunner and head writer of Disney+'s Andor. Screenwriter Tony Gilroy and House of Cards creator Beau Willimon discussed the journey to craft Star Wars for grown-ups.

This year's Emmys are rapidly approaching, with the nominations due to be announced next month. This week, the duo discusses their frontrunners for the coveted spots in the Drama, Comedy, and Limited Series categories. Elsewhere, Brandon mourns his Indiana Pacers, and we collectively drag Madea.

This week: reviews of The Last Showgirl and Mickey 17 with discussions in the news including the NBA Finals, the French Open, and the ATX TV Festival.

This week, Brandon & Lorin break down the season two finale of HBO's The Last of Us . Following the universal praise for its first entry, the second may have been as divisive as the second game. Elsewhere, we discuss headlines from TV upfronts.

This week we're all about the movies as Brandon & Lorin discuss y'all's president's plan to save Hollywood with tarifs. In addition to tariff talk, we circumvent anticipated films of the year, what's happening at Cannes and review Coogler's Sinners , Marvel's Thunderbolts* , and the crime heist classic, Heat.

Brandon & Lorin digest the first two episodes of HBO's The Last of Us. The critically acclaimed second season finds Joel and Ellie at a crossroads just as a new threat rises. Later, the two review Justin Kurzel's The Order starring Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult, and Lorin speaks briefly on Andor season two.

This week, Brandon & Lorin wrap with our Q1 Review, discussing our favorite TV and film titles of the last three months. We also look ahead to our anticipated titles through April, May, and June.

Brandon & Lorin discuss the year's Best Picture Winner, Anora. Starring Mikey Madison, the film follows a young sex worker's whirlwind romance with a wealthy stranger. Is the praise and acclaim deserved? Elsewhere they review Sing Sing and Queer.

Brandon & Lorin return to the TV world with Disney+'s Daredevil: Born Again. A decade after Marvel and Netflix released the groundbreaking series, we return to Hell's Kitchen for a new 9-episode season. Elsewhere we recap Apple TV+'s Severance ahead of the season two finale.

Brandon and Lorin recap the 97th Academy Awards. The Oscars aired on Sunday, March 2 on ABC with host Conan O'Brien. The annual ceremony marks the end of the current awards season.

We cover the films abuzz at this year's Sundance Film Festival and preview the Oscar nominations ahead of the ceremony on March 2.

Brandon and Lorin digest the first three episodes of Apple TV's Severance. After a three-year hiatus, the psychological thriller returns for more mysteries hidden in the walls of Lumon. We also chat about Netflix's 2025 slate of content.

In place of the delayed Oscar nominations, Brandon & Lorin discuss the film nominations for the Screen Actors Guild and BAFTA Awards. Later, they chat about the movies they've watched lately.