Needs Some Introduction

A brief spoiler free Nope review followed by a full critique of the disastrous first season of The Old Man. Then we discuss the far more successful AppleTV+ series, Black Bird which hits its stride this week with a particularly strong episode.  Then, I have a spoiler filled analysis if Peele's film and it many themes (maybe too many??). Timestamps: Nope (spoilers? NOPE!) - 5:00 The Old Man - 19:00...

Another very strong episode in this final stretch. We probably now know Kim's fate and we get to see Gustavo at his most unguarded.  We also briefly discuss the very entertaining recent episodes of Only Murders in the Building and the musical daisy chain continues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...

Time Stamps: Better Call Saul: 6:00 The Boys: 19:00 Stranger Things: 23:00 Ms Marvel: 26:00 Thor Love and Thunder: 30:30 Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: 39:30 The Old Man: 55:00 It's a free ranging conversation this week. We end up spoiling the new Thor movie as well as the first season of Ms Marvel. Plus we wander into the finale of Stranger Things and even spoil Dr Strange 2 and the lat...

Sona and I discuss this very eventful episode of TV. We say goodbye to one of the greatest characters on this show (and maybe EVER).  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com I don't get what I was hoping for in this season finale but there are some tantalizing threads left dangling as season 4 options. It does often feel like the show continuously reverts to status quo.  Plus I have seen the latest Thor and I have opinions. I did enjoy the film in the moment but there was too much comedy and MCU bridge building and too little tim...

mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Sona and I discuss the funny (and surprisingly poignant) reclamation of Bunny Folger as Only Murders in the Building gives her her dignity in presenting her final hours.  Then Celia and I discuss The Bear, a very interesting and well executed workplace dramedy that happens to take place in a Chicago deli. This is a show that I would have quit on if it hadn't...

Lots of set up this week... and a few surprises, too.   We are still headed for a battle royale, next week but the configurations of the participants looks to be significantly different.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charles, Mabel and Oliver are back trying to solve Bunny's death. Sona and I are both so surprised to discover the affection we have for these characters. These first 2 episodes are like a warm cup of cocoa.  Then Celia and I discuss episode 3 of The Old Man. It is a step down from the previous 2 episodes but still high quality. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

mailto:needssomeintroduction.com We get the initial superpowered fistfight between Homelander, Butcher and Soldier Boy... with a little assist from Hughie. Starlight takes to Instagram to expose the chaos that the supes and Vought actually create. Plus lots of weird superpowered sex. Then, Ray and I discuss the season of Obi Wan Kenobi. He sees all the shortcomings but appreciates the nostalgia. I...

Obi Wan Kenobi unfortunately had few tricks up his robe to course correct this mediocre season of TV (and if you are not a Star Wars fan, this is a complete waste of time).  On the positive side, I got blindsided by how good the new Jeff Bridges show, The Old Man is. I don't know if the entire show will maintain this quality but as someone who normally bristles at the conventions of a pilot episod...

We get a solid episode of The Boys (despite its ridiculous title). Forces are lining up against Homelander. I really do hope he gets some kind of comeuppance this season. Plus I give a pretty decent review of the latest episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi (surprising even myself).  And I briefly review Spiderhead on Netflix and include a list of essential episodes of Love Death and Robots, also from Netflix...

Barry ends season 3 with a completely unexpected finale (at least by me). Where can they possibly go in season 4?  Plus I recommend Danny Boyle's Sex Pistols docudrama "Pistol" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Boys puts out an interesting episode this week; a good balance of humor and horror. I am curious to see where this is headed in the second half. Then Nick joins me to discuss what is going on in the Star Wars universe. He is more optimistic than I am (but still pretty negative).  Plus, we both really enjoyed the premier of Ms Marvel and I recommend an incredibly innovative micro-budget time tr...

Obi Wan Kenobi gets worse and worse. The Shining Girls wraps up its first season and I did like it (although I am not sure I understand it). Plus we talk more Barry and I recommend Hulu/FX's Reservation Dogs once again, in preparation for the upcoming second season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

Barry gets his comeuppance... but still survives. Fuches is in police custody but possibly not for long. Sally's retaliation only takes herself down. Hank is in Bolivia. And the world is Gene's oyster but his connection to Barry may take it all away. I am curious as to how this is going to all play out, next week. I haven't got a clue.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com The Boys are back in town. Amazon Prime's signature show is back with more of the same. I do need the show to make some character progress by the end of the season. For now, they are giving us more of the same. And there are hints at possibly interesting directions that the show may take.  https://oig.justice.gov/sites/default/files/archive/special/9712/ch01p...

Catching up on two Barry episodes. Funny as ever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Well there is more than one plan and a multiple executions (depending on your meaning of the term). RIP Howard. This is a great episode and we have a lot to think on in the meantime. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I have seen Alex Garland's latest movie... all of it. I think it is worth a recommendation to a very tiny percent of the population :).  Then we delve into the latest episode of Shining Girls. We are finally discovering something about this time traveling murderer. It raises more questions than it answers but in a good way? Lastly we go through this latest excellent Barry episode. We are halfway t...

We approach the end... of the middle? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A smorgasbord of content. Barry hits a home run this week. Shining Girls gets on base. Then we break down the finales of both Moon Knight (again) and Ozark (thankfully over). Plus we lavish more praise on this week's Better Call Saul. Barry - Season 3 Episode 3 - ben mendelsohn Shining Girls - Episode 5 - Screamer Ozark - Finale Moon Knight Finale Better Call Saul Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Sona and I discuss two very "middle" episodes which are definitely setting up the last two. I expect things will be getting kinda hectic, next week. Lalo is back... and he is up to something. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Barry Season 3 - limonada (HBO) Shining Girls Episode 4 (AppleTV+) Outer Range (Amazon Prime) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a repost of our most recent episode for our new hosting site.  We have come to the end of another mixed bag of a MCU property. I still have a little concern as to the management of this current phase of MCU products. Hopefully, the Doctor Strange sequel is a bigger winner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...