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For all intents and purposes, even though the films made a ton of money, many fans believe that Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was a disappointment. Well, those films and TV series are behind us, and " Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania " is here to usher in Phase 5 and fully introduce the big bad of the MCU going forward, Kang the Conquerer. And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast ,...

In today’s episode of  The Discourse , host Mike DeAngelo sits down to talk about con man movies with director  Benjamin Caron  (“ The Crown ,” “ Andor ,” “ Wallander ”). The director is currently out promoting his film, “ Sharper ,” which follows multiple con men and women in New York City who are all in search of the perfect mark and the biggest take. The A24 film hits Apple TV+ o...

Last week, the long wait for news about what James Gunn and Peter Safran had up their sleeves with the new DC Studios film and TV slate was over, as the duo presented a total of 10 projects that will bring to life a new era of the DCU. Characters like Superman, Batman, Supergirl, and the Green Lanterns are all expected to factor heavily into the plans moving forward, but is that enough to compete...

Have you ever thought what it would be like to see something like “ Ghostbusters ” but through the eyes of filmmaker Joe Cornish ? If so, you’re in luck! “ Lockwood & Co .” is a new Netflix series about people busting ghosts, but in an alternate grim version of London. Best of all, Joe Cornish is the showrunner of the new series. And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast , Mr. Cornish sits d...

In today’s episode of  Bingeworthy , Mike DeAngelo explores the post-apocalyptic landscapes of HBO ’s latest prestige hit, “ The Last of Us .” Adapted from the popular video game series and created by  Craig Mazin  (“ Chernobyl ”)and Neil Druckmann  (“The Last of Us” video game series), the show follows Joel Miller ( Pedro Pascal ), a hardened survivor of a fungal pandemic apoc...

In today’s episode of  Bingeworthy , our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo cries tears of joy for  Apple TV+’s  new dramedy, “ Shrinking .” Created by Bill Lawrence (“ Scrubs ,” “ Ted Lasso ”) , Brett Goldstein (“ Ted Lasso ,” “ Thor: Love and Thunder ”) , and Jason Segel (“ Forgetting Sarah Marshall ,” “ How I Met Your Mother ”), the show follows Jimmy (Segel), a therapis...

Will Forte is entering a new era of his acting career. After becoming a dad for the first time a couple of years ago, he’s not just excited about comedies such as “ MacGruber ” and “ The Last Man on Earth .” He’s also ready to portray sweet dad characters in projects such as “ Sweet Tooth ” and his new film, “ Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out ,” which we discussed on this e...

Every now and then, a film comes along that proves word-of-mouth marketing can be a powerful tool. Even though we are just beginning 2023, we already have an example of a film that has earned so much buzz without a hint of marketing, the indie horror film, “ Skinamarink .” And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast , I got the chance to speak with Kyle Edward Ball , the writer-director of what so...

When people talk about fighter pilot movies from the past year, many will probably think about “ Top Gun: Maverick .” And though that film is great, there’s another fighter pilot film out now that might actually be, dare I say, better? That movie is “ Devotion ,” directed by J.D. Dillard . And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast , I got the chance to talk to Dillard about his new film and work...

The  Yellowstoners , Mike DeAngelo  and  Rodrigo Perez,  have returned to break down another episode of “ Yellowstone .” Along the way, they’ll also welcome guests from the show to discuss what makes the series so popular, their favorite characters and moments, and tease what’s to come. On this podcast episode, our hosts break down their thoughts on the mid-season finale, which...

Here at The Playlist, we’ve written quite a few year-end, Best Of lists to close out 2022. Everything from Best Films and Best TV Series (obviously) to Best Posters, Best Cinematography, Best Scores, and even Guilty Pleasures. And to put the bow on the Best Of lists, we have one more to share with you, in podcast form, no less — The Breakthrough Directors of 2022. For this episode of The Playlist...

The  Yellowstoners , Mike DeAngelo  and  Rodrigo Perez,  have returned! This time, instead of breaking down the latest episode “ Yellowstone, ” the hosts turn their attention to the latest “Yellowstone” spin-off series, “ 1923 .” Also created by Taylor Sheridan , “1923” follows Jacob Dutton ( Harrison Ford ) and Cara Dutton ( Helen Mirren ) who have taken over the land for the...

Unless you’ve been living under the proverbial rock, you’ve probably heard that there is drama in the DC film universe. But, of course, when is there not? Recently, it was announced that James Gunn is writing a new “ Superman ” film, which would focus on the character’s earlier days. That was followed up by news that Henry Cavill isn’t coming back as Superman . That news came on the heels of Patty...

In today’s episode of  The Discourse , host Mike DeAngelo puts on his tin foil hat to sit down and talk sci-fi with one of the genre's most beloved figures, David Duchovny (“ The X-Files ,” “ Californication ,” “ Twin Peaks ”). The actor/writer/director is currently out promoting a couple of projects dropping around the same time. First, his film, “ The Estate ,” in which two sisters, played...

As we close the chapter on another year in film, it’s hard not to recognize just how omnipresent the superhero film genre has become. Sure, it’s been growing steadily over the past decade, but 2022, despite a couple of years of COVID slowdowns, has been the biggest year yet for the genre, especially when you consider the huge number of projects arriving on TV screens. So, with that in mind, The Pl...

In today’s episode of  Bingeworthy , our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo gets pulled back into  Apple TV+’s London-based spy series, “ Slow Horses .” Based on the  Mick Herron  novel of the same name, the show follows Jackson Lamb ( Gary Oldman),  the slovenly, irascible, insubordinate leader of Slough House —a destination for all of British Intelligence’s misf...

The  Yellowstoners , Mike DeAngelo  and  Rodrigo Perez,  have returned to break down another season of “ Yellowstone ” like Beth’s bottle over some poor woman’s head. Along the way, they’ll also welcome guests from the show to discuss what makes the series so popular, their favorite characters and moments, and tease what’s to come. On this podcast episode, our hosts throw their...

In today’s episode of Bingeworthy , our TV and streaming podcast, host Rodrigo Perez steps inside “ Echo 3 ,” Apple TV+’ s new ten-part drama mini-series from Academy Award-winner Mark Boal (“ The Hurt Locker ,” “ Zero Dark Thirty, ” “ Detroit ”). An action-packed thriller set in South America, “Echo 3” is essentially a family drama, a military espionage actioner, and a kidnapping drama with polit...

In today’s episode of  Bingeworthy , our TV and streaming podcast, host Mike DeAngelo steps inside “ Welcome to Chippendales ,” Hulu ’s new eight-part drama mini-series from Producer Robert Siegel (“ Pam and Tommy ”), which follows Somen “Steve” Banerjee, a fledgling Indian-American entrepreneur who decides to open an all-male strip club in the 1980s. The show also stars Murray Bartlett , Ann...

The Rogue Ones: A Star Wars Andor Podcast  returns for one last episode with hosts Mike DeAngelo and The Playlist’s Editor-In-Chief, Rodrigo Perez. As with the previous episodes, each week, our hosts will recap and review the latest “ Andor ” episode and welcome cast members and creatives from the show to discuss all things “Andor” and all the intrigue and machination of the “ Star Wars ” gal...

In today’s episode of  Bingeworthy , our TV and streaming podcast hosts Mike DeAngelo, and Rodrigo Perez set their sights on the new mob dramedy from Paramount+ , “ Tulsa King .” The Sylvester Stallone- led show centers on Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a New York Mafia capo who just completed a 25-year prison sentence and is exiled by his bosses to start his own territory in Tulsa, Oklahoma....

The  Yellowstoners , Mike DeAngelo  and  Rodrigo Perez,  have returned to break down another season of “ Yellowstone ” like Beth’s bottle over some poor woman’s head. Along the way, they’ll also welcome guests from the show to discuss what makes the series so popular, their favorite characters and moments, and tease what’s to come. For the uninitiated, the top-rated series foll...

Over the past 12 years, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have become two of the premier names in the world of film scores. The musical duo shot out of a cannon back in 2010 with the release of “ The Social Network ,” with a score that would win an Oscar. From there, they released a number of acclaimed scores and even earned another Oscar. So, even though we were already excited about the release of L...

In today’s episode of  Bingeworthy , our TV and streaming podcast, host Mike DeAngelo falls in love with, divorces, and falls in love again with FX and Hulu ’s new modern divorce drama, “ Fleishman is in Trouble .” The show, which premieres today only on Hulu, follows Toby and Rachel Fleishman (played by Jesse Eisenberg & Claire Danes , respectively) as they navigate the murky waters of d...

In the latest episode of The Rogue Ones, our hosts break down their thoughts on Episode 11 of “Andor,” entitled “Daughter of Ferrix,” which dropped on  Disney+  today. After the discussion, Andor himself, Diego Luna (“ Narcos: Mexico ,” “ Y Tu mamá también ”), joins the podcast to discuss his journeys with the show and its characters. Luna's passion for the show, what it's saying about t...