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This week we talk the first season of HBO’s Lanterns and Netflix’s adaptation of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden, and what audiences make of villainous women.

This week we review A24's polarizing horror film, "Backrooms" + give first impressions of Ryan Murphy's "American Horror Story" season 13. We close with our Q3 recap and preview our favorite titles for the end of the year.

Brandon & Lorin are back like they never left with a recap of the 78th Annual Primetime Emmys, hosted by NBC's Mariska Hargitay.

This week, Brandon & Lorin take a peek at the early Oscar contenders -- from frontrunners like Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey to Mahershala Ali's upcoming Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother.

This week, Lorin & Brandon dive into the first two episodes of HBO's Lanterns. The DC series follows Green Lantern Hal Jordan and his trainee, John Stewart, investigate a violent crime in America's heartland. What appears to be a simple mass shooting may be linked to a larger scheme expanding across space and time. Elsewhere, we pay tribute to Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, Peter Cullen and the arti...

This week, Brandon & Lorin review indulge in a double feature presentation. First, they discuss Time's 50 Under-appreciated TV Shows of the 21st Century to see which is on their watchlist. And the warp with a review of House of the Dragon season three.

This week, Lorin & Brandon dive into the breakout horror film of the year — Curry Barker's Obsession. In headlines they address Marvel's Spidey triumph and Wonder Man dilemma.

The hills are alive with the sound of awards season. We kickoff with a review of the 2026 Emmy nominations. The good, the bad and the things that make you say hmmmmm.

Updated with fixed audio: Brandon & Lorin start the month of July discussing two season premieres. First, we go back to the 1990s with Disney Plus's "X-Men '97." The second season of the animated series finds our splintered mutant team battling Apocalypse. Then, we dive into the third season of HBO's "House of the Dragon." Later, we list our favorite titles in Q2 and gear up for titles the nex...

This week, Brandon & Lorin celebrate Black Music Month with a review of the HBO Max documentary Earth Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. The Weight of the World). Later, they dive into the Apple TV's breakout out mystery thriller, Widow's Ba y.

Lorin spoke with the creatives of indie TV series "Everyone is Doing Great," currently streaming on Netflix. Listen to multi-hyphenated creators and stars Stephen Colletti and James Lafferty, executive producer and director Michelle Lang, and season two composer and actor Michael Grubbs. #ATXTVFestival #TV #AStreamableLife #EveryoneisDoingGreat

Lorin sat down with Precious Way, star of NBC's hit comedy "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins." Way discusses how her character subverts "trophy wife" stereotypes and how the eclectic cast share more in common. Season one is available to stream on Peacock and has been renewed for a second season.

This week Brandon & Lorin celebrate PRIDE Month with reviews of Harry Lighton's "Pillion" and the series finale of "Euphoria."

Ahead of the third season premiere, Lorin spoke with the House of the Dragon cast at the ATX TV Festival in Austin. Joined by @freshpairofiis & @therealsaintgeo (IG), Lorin talked with Steven Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon), Abukabar Salim (Alyn of Hull), Harry Collett (Jacaerys Velaryon) and Bethany Antonia (Baela Antonia). Season three of House of the Dragon premieres on Sunday, June 21 at...

This week Brandon & Lorin tackle this year's upfronts and the 2026-27 pilot season. Elsewhere we discuss the hoopla over Kevin Hart's Netflix roast and deliver mini-reviews of Is God Is, Mortal Kombat II and Punisher: One Last Kill.

This week, Brandon & Lorin review Park Chan-wook's dark comedy, No Other Choice. The 2025 film follows a husband and father exceed extreme lengths to retain employment and his dignity after losing his job after 25 years.

This week, Brandon & Lorin grow up and review the first two episodes of HBO's Euphoria. After a four-year hiatus, is the magic still there? Elsewhere they discuss their favorite titles announced at CinemaCon. And, in Streams of the Week, they converse on Akinola Davies Jr.'s BAFTA-winning feature, My Father's Shadow.

Brandon and Lorin start the month of April with a bang, recapping their favorite titles of Q1. And in Streams of the Week, they discuss season two of Daredevil: Born Again, and the 2024 political doc, White With Fear.

Lorin and Brandon hop on the mics for a special episode recapping the 98th Academy Awards. The night to cap the 2025-26 film season saw Sinners & One Battle After Another duke it out for Oscar supremacy.

Brandon & Lorin make their final Oscar predictions after watching the nominated films "The Secret Agent" & "It Was Just an Accident" (both streaming on Hulu) ahead of the Academy Awards this Sunday at 8 p.m. on ABC.

This week's conversation covers the BAFTA Awards and their potential impact on the Oscars. And speaking of the Academy Awards, we review the Best Picture-nominated "Bugonia" starring Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone.

This week Brandon & Lorin have a spoiler-free discussion on Marvel's latest (& greatest?) series, "Wonder Man." Elsewhere they continue their Oscar Watch, reviewing Netflix's Train Dreams and Apple TV's F1. PLUS - the Grammys and Benito Bowl.

This week, Brandon & Lorin discuss the Oscar nominations for the 98th annual Academy Awards, set for March 15. We review the usual suspects, surprise placements and glaring snubs. Plus, we list our top 5 anticipated Sundance Festival films.

Happy New Year! Brandon & Lorin return with a new look for the year's first episode. The duo review the Stranger Things 5 finale, discuss this week's Golden Globes, and look ahead to their most anticipated titles this quarter. Go IU!

Brandon & Lorin close the year with their annual Streamable Life Awards, honoring their favorite titles & moments in TV and film.