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On this episode of Why Watch That: The 24th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Why Watch That: SNEAK PEEKS Misbehaviour Website: ALTAVOD Synopsis: In 1970, the Miss World competition took place in London, hosted by US comedy legend, Bob Hope. At the time, Miss World was the most-watched TV show on the planet with over 100 million viewers. Claiming that beauty competitions demeaned women, the newly formed Women’s Liberation Movement achieved overnight fame...

On this episode of Why Watch That: SERIES PREMIERES Van der Valk   Website: PBS The Third Day   Website: HBO We Are Who We Are   Website: HBO Departure   Website: Peacock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emmys 2020: Our Reaction! Website: Emmys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode of Why Watch That:  SERIES PREMIERES Pure   Website: HBO Max Transplant  Website: NBC   Noughts + Crosses   Website: Peacock Raised by Wolves Website: HBO Max SEASON FINALES I May Destroy You   Website: HBO P-Valley  Website: Starz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Why Watch That:   Sneak Peek: Mulan NOTE: After we recorded this episode, Disney announced that it will release “Mulan” for free to all Disney+ subscribers on December 4, 2020. So, the $29.99 Premier Access fee will give you access to “Mulan” for three months before anyone gains free access. Also, Premier Access will be available for purchase until November 2, 2020 at 11:59...

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On this episode of Why Watch That: Our Tribute to Chadwick Boseman Marvel Entertainment’s Tribute Video: YouTube Chadwick’s Howard University Commencement Speech: YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Why Watch That: SERIES PREMIERES Five Bedrooms   Website: Peacock Dead Pixels   Website: CW Ted Lasso   Website: Apple TV+ Lovecraft Country   Website: HBO FIRST LOOK Project Power   Website: Netflix Synopsis: “An ex-soldier, a teen and a cop collide in New Orleans as they hunt for the source behind a dangerous new pill that grants users temporary superp...

On this episode of Why Watch That: SNEAK PEEK Unhinged Website: Unhinged Synopsis: “Academy Award-winner Russell Crowe stars in UNHINGED, a timely psychological thriller that explores the fragile balance of a society pushed to the edge, taking something we’ve all experienced – road rage – to an unpredictable and terrifying conclusion. Rachel (Caren Pistorius) is running late to work when she has a...

On this episode of Why Watch That: Series Premieres Frayed Website: HBO Max Britannia   Website: Epix and Amazon Prime Coroner   Website: CW Hitmen Website: Peacock We Hunt Together Website: Showtime Season Finales Bulletproof Website: CW Perry Mason Website: HBO First Look An American Pickle Website: HBO Max Synopsis: “AN AMERICAN PICKLE, directed by Brandon Trost, is based on Simon Ric...

On this episode of Why Watch That: Sneak Peek: I Used to Go Here Website: iTunes Preview Synopsis: “Following the lackluster launch of her debut novel, 35-year-old writer Kate Conklin (Gillian Jacobs) receives a welcome invitation from her former professor and old crush (Jemaine Clement) to speak at her alma mater. With her book tour cancelled, and her ego deflated, Kate hopes that returning to he...

On this episode of Why Watch That: TV Series Premiere Foodie Love   Website: HBO TV Season Premiere The Alienist: The Angel of Darkness   Website: TNT MainSTREAM: PEACOCK Platform Premiere Intelligence   Website: Peacock Brave New World   Website: Peacock The Capture   Website: Peacock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Why Watch That: SNEAK PEEKS Radioactive Website: Amazon Prime   Synopsis: “From the 1870s through our 21st century, RADIOACTIVE tells the story of pioneering scientist Marie Curie (Rosamund Pike) through her extraordinary life and her enduring legacies – the passionate partnerships, her shining scientific breakthroughs, and the darker consequences that followed. In late 19t...

On this episode of Why Watch That: Series Premiere P-Valley ( Starz ) First Looks Palm Springs Website: Hulu Synopsis: “When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.” Release Date: July 10, 2020 Directed by: Max Barbakow Screenplay by: A...

Relic A woman links her mother's increasingly volatile behavior to an evil presence at their family's decaying country home. Directed by : Natalie Erika James Written by : Natalie Erika James, Christian White Produced by : Jake Gyllenhaal, Anna McLeish, Sarah Shaw, Riva Marker Cinematography by : Charlie Sarroff Cast : Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin, Bella Heathcote Distributed by : IFC Films Release...

Warrior Nun (Netflix) A young woman wakes up in a morgue with inexplicable powers and gets caught up in a battle between good and evil. Created by : Simon Barry Produced by : Simon Barry, Stephen Hegyes Cast : Toya Turner, Alba Baptista, Lorena Andrea Network : Netflix First Episode Date : July 2, 2020 Genre : Action, Drama, Fantasy     Stateless (Netflix) Inspired by true events; a woma...

Hamilton The real-life of one of America's foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Filmed live on Broadway from the Richard Rodgers Theatre with the original Broadway cast. Director : Thomas Kail Produced by : Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Jeffrey Seller Cast : Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr. Written by : Lin-Manuel Miranda Cinematogr...

Series Premieres Love, Victor (Hulu) "Love, Victor" is set in the world of the groundbreaking movie, "Love, Simon," which was inspired by Becky Albertalli's acclaimed young adult novel, "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda," about a closeted gay teenager who is forced to come out after being blackmailed. The series stars Michael Cimino as Victor, who, like Simon, is on his own journey of self-discov...

Sneak Peek 7500 (Amazon Prime) In the town of Seaside, nowhere near the sea, puppeteers Judy and Punch are trying to resurrect their marionette show. The show is a hit due to Judy’s superior puppeteering but Punch’s driving ambition leads to a tragedy that Judy must avenge. Director : Patrick Vollrath Produced by : Patrick Vollrath Cast : Passar Hariky, Omid Memar, Hicham Sebiai Screenplay by : Pa...

First Look Da 5 Bloods (Netflix) Four African American vets battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their fallen squad leader and the gold fortune he helped them hide. Director : Spike Lee Produced by : Jon Kilik, Spike Lee, Beatriz Levin, Lloyd Levin Screenplay by : Spike Lee, Kevin Willmott, Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo Cinematography : Newton Thomas S...

Series Premieres Quiz (AMC) Quiz tells the story of Charles Ingram, a former British army major, who caused a major scandal after being caught cheating his way to winning £1 million on the game show 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' I May Destroy You (HBO) Two months after the incident, Arabella meets with a therapist who encourages her to find new ways to cope with her trauma, Arabella's book agen...

Storytelling is a proven method in allowing someone to experience a reality that's different than their own. Film and tv has a unique opportunity to educate us about topics that may be hard to digest. In this episode, Why Watch That shares movies and tv shows that help you connect with the black experience if you are interesting in understanding what racial inequality is all about from a historica...

Judy & Punch In the town of Seaside, nowhere near the sea, puppeteers Judy and Punch are trying to resurrect their marionette show. The show is a hit due to Judy's superior puppeteering but Punch's driving ambition lead to a tragedy that Judy must avenge. Director : Mirrah Foulkes Produced by : Michele Bennett, Nash Edgerton, Danny Gabal Cast : Mia Wasikowska, Damon Herriman, Benedict Hardie S...