Sean and Amanda discuss the box office returns for ‘In the Heights’ and how the movie’s availability on HBO Max may have affected it. They also discuss the launch of ‘Loki’ on Disney+ and ‘Infinite’ on Paramount+ and the challenges facing movie lovers as more and more services pop up (0:30). Then, they share their plans to build the perfect streaming service ... Show More
Sep 1
10 Movies We Can’t Wait to See This Fall
Sean and Amanda open today’s show by breaking down the weekend box office and highlighting the solid performance of ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ the continued bulldozing by ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘The Odyssey,’ and the big bomb by ‘The Dog Stars.’ Then, they kick off their fall mo ... Show More
1h 32m
Feb 2023
‘The Last of Us’ Episode 4, James Gunn’s New DCU Plans, and the Paramount Plus and Showtime Merger
Chris and Andy talk about the newly announced Paramount Plus with Showtime streaming service (1:00), as well as some of James Gunn’s recently divulged plans for the DCU—plans that are said to include the centering of writers when making future movies (13:57). Then they break down ... Show More
52m 12s
Aug 2024
‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ Olympic Fever, and Who Is Venu For?
Chris and Andy discuss ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and how the movie is so full of action and self-awareness that it, at times, comes up empty (1:00). Then, they talk about the Olympic events they’ve been tuning in for and how Peacock is handling streaming the games (45:14). Finally t ... Show More
1h 18m
Nov 2023
‘The Curse’ Episode 1 With Sean Fennessey and Bill Simmons
Bill and Sean come together to discuss ‘The Curse,’ the new project from the Safdies, Nathan Fielder, and Emma Stone. They talk about the melding of tones going on in the show, Emma Stone’s choice to be in a TV show despite being such a huge movie star, and the strangeness of the ... Show More
34m 29s
Nov 2023
What Are We Going to Watch in 2024? Plus, More Marvel Problems.
Chris and Andy talk about the news this week that HBO CEO Casey Bloys was using fake Twitter accounts to hit back at TV critics (1:00) and also that some of HBO’s most popular shows, like ‘White Lotus’ and ‘Euphoria,’ won’t be released until 2025 (16:31). Then they talk about an ... Show More
58m 2s