It's A Streamable Life

Brandon and Lorin preview the nerdgasm that will be San Diego Comic-Con July 20-July 24. It's the convention's first in-person event since COVID arrived two years ago. Plus we have recaps of "Well Enough Alone" (Westworld S4E2) and "The Angel of Warning" (Evil S3E6) and a very lengthy What's News that involves stranger things than Stranger Things.

This week Brandon and Lorin dissect the season four premiere of HBO's Westworld. The humans and hosts return seven years after the events of the third season finale with a familiar threat leading a new charge against humanity. They also grade the content of the second quarter as they gear up for what TV/film is coming in the next three months. They also give their SPOILER-filled thoughts on the se...

This week Brandon & Lorin recap the third episode of Evil, "The Demon of Sex," as Kristen and Sister Andrea must assist newlyweds with an intimacy problem while Ben rediscovers his inner nerd. Elsewhere we finish our Awards Watch with the shows in contention for Best Drama Series at this year's Emmys. 

This week Brandon & Lorin revive Previously On... with the season three premiere of Paramount+'s "Evil." And in their Awards Watch, they list the contenders vying for a nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series at this year's Emmys. 

This week Brandon and Lorin dissect the series in the running for Best Limited or Anthology Series. Will Oscar Isaac appear twice ( Moon Knight, Scenes of a Marriage) or will the melodrama of Colin Firth and Toni Collette's The Staircase solidify a spot next to last year's favorite, The White Lotus? 

This week Brandon and Lorin digest just a morsel of Netflix's Geeked Week, the annual announcement of all things nerd over at the streamer. We also give our final thoughts on HBO's #WeOwnThisCity and #StrangerThings. Happy Black Music Month and Pride Month.

Brandon and Lorin return to Hawkins, IN for the fourth season of Netflix's #StrangerThings. After a lengthy hiatus, can the supernatural 80s series recapture the original audience and magic of its previous entries? Elsewhere we recap the winners of the Cannes Film Festival and recap HBO's We Own This City before this week's series finale. 

We continue our countdown to the Emmy nominations with a review of possible contenders for Outstanding Supporting Actor/Actress in a Drama Series. Will the ladies of Yellowjackets kill the competition, or will the academy give final season darlings Mandy Moore and Rhea Seehorn time to shine. Elsewhere we discuss #WeOwnThisCity, the trouble at Netflix, and whether Gattaca was a high school-appropri...

Brandon and Lorin try to make sense of the newly canceled series across broadcast networks as a new "pilot" season emerges for the fall schedule. They also discuss the season finale of HBO's #WinningTime and the third episode of the true crime saga, #WeOwnThisCity. 

This week Brandon and Lorin set their preview sights on the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival set for June. In the Emmy preview, they review the possible nominees for lead actor and actress in a comedy series. And they dissect the latest episodes of HBO's Winning Time and We Own This City. 

Brandon and Lorin begin their Emmy coverage early discussing contenders for Outstanding Lead Actor & Actress in a Drama Series. They also dive into the forecast of movies set to premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival later this month. And true crime is the highlight of "Previously On..." with FX's #UndertheBannerofHeaven and HBO's #WeOwnThisCity. 

This week Brandon & Lorin recap two episodes of #WinningTime and the latest offering of #Atlanta. Lorin previews what to expect in the second season of HBO Max's #TheFlightAttendant, while Brandon suggests two films in #NoConcessions. For the Feature Presentation, both contemplate the current state of Netflix as they enter the unknown territory in their almost 20-year existence: loss.

This week's episode recaps HBO's sixth episode of Winning Time, and the fifth episode of FX's Atlanta; examines David Cronenberg's latest film trailer for Crimes of the Future; and, covers the latest in TV/film news. 

This week Brandon & Lorin do their own investigation into the recent off-shoot of true crime content that follows lesser scammers. From the Tindler Swindler to Elizabeth Holmes, what is the deal with elevating these stories beyond their bandwidth? Elsewhere they recap another good episode of Winning Time and the latest chapter in the Oscars/Smith ordeal. 

In this week's episode, Brandon & Lorin interject on the 2022 Oscars: the winners, the loser, and the future of celebrity. After recapping the last two episodes of HBO's #WinningTime, they take aim at Netflix's recent cancellations and ponder if the first streamer can keep its reign in this crowded era of peak entertainment. 

This week our streaming duo concentrates on reviewing the TV and films from the last three months. Join them as they calculate their favorite and not-so-favorite titles. They also list the titles they're looking forward to in April, May, and June. They also talk about the season premiere of FX's Atlanta and Netflix's Is It Cake?

Today Brandon and Lorin discuss the recent sound bite from Samuel L. Jackson on why he doesn't have an Oscar yet, and whether it should be the barometer to determine whether a film is great or not. We also are excited to discuss the latest episode of HBO's Winning Time and not so much of AMC's Killing Eve. 

Brandon & Lorin share their two cents on the new HBO series, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, starring John C. Reilly and Quincy Isaiah. They also riff their favorite sports-themed films of all time. Plus an Oscars Watch update with the results of the DGA and BAFTA Awards. And is Killing Eve's final run just killing time? RIP Traci Braxton and William Hurt

Brandon and Lorin begin their trek with the final season of AMC's Killing Eve starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer. Elsewhere they continue their countdown of Oscar-nominated films in anticipation of the ceremony this month. 

Brandon & Lorin tackle the recent conundrum that is televised award shows through the recent changes at the Oscars. They also delve into the penultimate episode of Euphoria and list a crazy week in Headlines.

This week Brandon & Lorin recap Peacock's anticipated series, Bel-Air, the streaming service's dramatic reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. For Previously On...they continue their weekly dissection of HBO's Euphoria as viewers await the second season's penultimate episode. And they both share thoughts on some Oscar-nominated films before the March 27th Academy Awards. 

This week's ASLife Podcast episode dissects the major Oscar nominations. Brandon and Lorin list the films they still need to watch before the March 27th ceremony and ponder how Nightmare Alley earned that BP slot. Later, the two list their most-anticipated Netflix films for the year. They also recap episode five of Euphoria, share thoughts on Hulu's Pam and Tommy, and conclude their discussion on...

Lorin and Brandon dissect two prolific documentaries examining two very different legacies of Black American icons. First, Lifetime's janet. chronicles the youngest Jackson sibling's career from child star, to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and the sacrifices made to achieve these goals. Second, the cousins dissect the legacy of comedian and industry trailblazer, Bill Cosby, in Showtime's We...

Brandon and Lorin discuss the latest chaos of Euphoria and dissect season one of Showtime's hit thriller drama, Yellowjackets. 

Brandon and Lorin dissect the Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, which will be held on February 27. They also discuss their relation to both the Roots miniseries and The A-Team, which both premiered in January of their respective years. And Lorin details the films he watched this past weekend at Sundance.