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It's our favorite morning of the year! Or one of them, at least. We had a great turnout for our annual Oscar nominations livestream on our YouTube channel. In case you missed it, here it is in podcast form. Ryan Coogler's Southern Gothic vampire musical "Sinners" made history with 16 nominations, including best picture, director and the new category of casting. Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" was second with 13. We woke up bright and early to talk about the nominations that excited us (Delroy Lindo! Amy Madigan!) and the omissions that surprised us (nothing for "Wicked: For Good" or "No Other Choice"). What were your thoughts on today's Oscar nominations? Was your favorite film honored? Let us know, and mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 10 at Noon Pacific, when LA Times awards expert Glenn Whipp will return to help make predictions, category by category. Thanks for being here!
Editor - Michael P. Shawver Sinners editor Michael Shawver has enjoyed a long and productive relationship with his former USC classmate, director Ryan Coogler. Together the two have collaborated on Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and now Sinners. Their past experience on both VFX-heavy films like Black Panther, as well as socio-political dramas like Fruitvale Station, would prove invaluable as they worked to blend the real horror of racial injustice with the fantastical horror of a vampire onslaught. Taking place in 1932, Sinners follows identical twins, and World War I veterans, Elijah "Smoke" and Elias "Stack" Moore as they return to Clarksdale, Mississippi after spending seven years in Chicago. Using money stolen from criminal syndicates, they purchase a sawmill from a landowner to start a juke joint for the local Black community. Their younger cousin Sammie, a singer and guitarist, joins them despite his pastor father's warnings about the sins of blues music. His warnings would prove prophetic, as the twins and their friends face foes both familiar and supernatural. MICHAEL P. SHAWVER Originally from Rhode Island, Sinners editor Michael Shawver developed an early working relationship with director Ryan Coogler during their time together at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. Shawver initially edited Coogler's short film, Fig, and later went on to cut his feature debut, Fruitvale Station, starring Michael B. Jordan. The film garnered two of the Sundance Film Festival's top prizes, the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Prize, and went on to receive numerous awards and nominations at film festivals worldwide. Shawver also edited All Summers End, a debut feature film by director Kyle Wilamowski; Warren, by director Alex Beh; Tell, for director J.M.R. Luna; and Fourth Man Out, for Andrew Nackman. Shawver's next collaboration with Coogler and Jordan was Creed, for which he received a nomination for Best Editing in the Independent Critics Poll. Michael then reunited with Coogler and Jordan on Black Panther, a box office smash, which was nominated an outstanding 43 times, including for Best Picture at the Academy Awards and Best Motion Picture Drama at the Golden Globes. His work on this project also earned him a Saturn Award Nomination for Best Editing and an Alliance of Women Film Journalists Nomination for the Best Editing EDA Award. In addition, the film won Movie of the Year at the AFI Awards. Following Black Panther, Shawver edited A Quiet Place: Part II, directed by John Krasinski. He later returned to the Marvel universe for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, again collaborating with Coogler and Jordan. Shawver's recent work includes Abigail, a genre-bending thriller directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. He is currently editing The Thomas Crown Affair directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan. The Credits Visit Extreme Music for the new Extreme Music panel for Avid Media Composer See which Avid Media Composer is right for you Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
“Marty Supreme” star, Timothée Chalamet faces flack from Chelsea Handler over his press-tour comments. Could the chatter hurt his Oscar chances? Kate Hudson weighs in on relationship ruts, revealing why more sex might be the secret. Golden Globe–winning podcast “The Good Hang with Amy Poehler” welcomes director Ryan Coogler to talk about the impact of his award-winning films like “Sinners,” and “Black Panther.” Plus, the co-hosts jump on the viral TikTok trend of sharing their “grandma hobbies” with some revealing confessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, we're joined by David Sims as we orbit the Golden Globes and their Best Drama winner, Chloé Zhao's Hamnet. In the vibes-based reality of awards season predictions, Hamnet has emerged as a potential spoiler to the season's other favorites, including Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler's Sinners. But what, exactly, makes something an Oscar villain? We also get into the film itself, the historical Shakespeare, why people are weird about Chloé Zhao, and our predictions for next week's Oscar nominations. Subscribe to Richard's newsletter, Premiere Party, and read Alison's work at Vulture. Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won't want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook! Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The mega-hit vampire film "Sinners" is poised to be a serious awards season contender. Miles Caton stars in the film as Sammie, the young guitar player who can summon spirits with his music. Delroy Lindo also stars as the blues singer Delta Slim, part of the crew fighting vampires. Caton and Lindo discuss their roles in the film.
Happy Thursday you pop culture junkies! This week, we are recovering from a chaotic Golden Globes ceremony. We break down the absolute snub of Ryan Coogler's massive hit Sinners—seriously, how do you ignore the biggest movie of the year in the major categories? We also discuss the elephant in the room: the ceremony's complete failure to recognize the heavier realities of what is going on in the world today. On a somber note, we pay tribute to a legend. We mourn the loss of the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, who passed away this past weekend at 78. Then, we pivot to the drama that has the internet spiraling: The "Toxic Mommy Group" wars. We dissect Ashley Tisdale's explosive article for The Cut, the speculation involving Hilary Duff and Mandy Moore, and why everyone is taking sides. Plus, are you "Chopped"? We look at the new Gen Alpha slang taking over TikTok—"Choppelganger"—and the weird rise of those uncanny Baby AI videos flooding our feeds. Finally, Brooke discusses her exciting new partnership with AMC to give us a sneak peek at The Audacity, the fun, satirical look at Silicon Valley coming this spring. The Audacity: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/billy-magnussen-silicon-valley-the-audacity-first-look?srsltid=AfmBOooc0ATLJ95oJSqtcdZhMnU-4rwq_3l2cDCEO19OBko2srUZ6UTX Mommy Group Drama: https://www.thecut.com/article/ashley-tisdale-french-mom-group-mean-girls-parenting.html This week's newsletter: https://popculturemondays.com/2026/01/12/sunshine-daydreams/
In this Season 8 finale of So Many Sequels, Josh, Garrett, and David reflect on an incredible year of film. Garrett champions unexpected picks like the David Attenborough documentary Oceans and the hilarious Keke Palmer/SZA comedy One of Them Days. Josh defends his "predictable" selections including the emotionally resonant Wake Up Dead Man and Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another. David builds a case for music-driven cinema with K-pop: Demon Hunters, Life of Chuck, and Superman leading his list.The only universal pick? Ryan Coogler's Sinners—a vampire film that transcends horror to explore faith, freedom, and identity. The hosts unpack why this film resonated so deeply and debate whether its pre-horror slow burn was a feature or a flaw.Beyond rankings, the episode delivers fascinating podcast statistics from 2025: 38 movies reviewed spanning 1947 to 2025, John Hughes as the year's most-watched director, and revelations about Jack Black dominating David's viewing and listening habits. The discussion concludes with 2026 resolutions (David wants to watch 150 movies!) and predictions, including Josh's controversial take that Toy Story 5 will redeem the franchise.
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesAs has become par for the course these last few weeks, Marvel Studios released the third Avengers: Doomsday trailer, which focuses on the X-Men, Tuesday morning after an exclusive week run attached to theatrical showings of Avatar Fire and Ash. Sebastian Stan is in talks to join The Batman Part II opposite Robert Pattinson and Scarlett Johansson, making him the second Marvel Cinematic Universe alum to jump to Matt Reeves' Gotham. The Oscar-nominated Apprentice star, best known for playing Bucky Barnes aka the Winter Soldier in multiple Marvel films, would join returning cast members Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright and Andy Serkis ahead of spring production for an October 2027 release.Avatar: Fire and Ash crossed the 1 billion dollar mark at the global box office after 18 days in theaters, led by 40 million dollars domestically in its third weekend for a total of 306 million dollars and 777.1 million dollars internationally, making it Disney's third billion-dollar release of 2025. Meanwhile, Netflix's Stranger Things series finale generated between 25 to 28 million dollars from a limited two-day theatrical run across 600 theaters on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, with exhibitors selling concession vouchers rather than traditional tickets and keeping all revenue themselves as an olive branch between the streamer and theaters. Simu Liu has publicly endorsed his Copenhagen Test co-star Melissa Barrera to play Wonder Woman in James Gunn's DC Universe, praising her stunt training as Wonder Woman-esque and calling her a total badass who puts in the work. DC Studios boss James Gunn confirmed in July that Wonder Woman has not been cast yet and won't be discussed until the script is finished, with Supergirl screenwriter Ana Nogueira tapped to write the new Wonder Woman film.Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another dominated the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night, winning Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, while Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor for Marty Supreme and Jessie Buckley took Best Actress for Hamnet. Ryan Coogler's Sinners and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein tied for the most wins with four awards each, with Jacob Elordi scoring a surprise Best Supporting Actor victory for his performance as the Creature in Frankenstein. On the television side, The Pitt won Best Drama while The Studio took Best Comedy, with Adolescence earning four awards including Best Limited Series.Horror director James Wan has expressed interest in directing Avatar 4 if James Cameron decides to step back from the franchise, telling Screen Rant he would love to take a crack at the billion-dollar series. Cameron has indicated he may scale back his hands-on involvement with future Avatar films to pursue other projects, potentially delegating more directorial duties to second unit directors or another filmmaker while remaining as producer.Paramount+ has renewed Mayor of Kingstown for a fifth and final season consisting of eight episodes, down from the usual ten episodes per season. The Taylor Sheridan crime drama starring Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco will conclude after its upcoming season, which follows the bloody Season 4 finale that aired in December 2025.Amazon Prime Video has announced the cast for its Tomb Raider series starring Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, with Sigourney Weaver joining as Evelyn Wallis, a mysterious woman seeking to exploit Lara's talents, and Jason Isaacs as Atlas DeMornay, Lara's uncle. The series, created and co-showrun by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, will also feature several characters from the video game franchise including Bill Paterson as butler Winston and Martin Bobb-Semple as tech support Zip.
The first episode of the new year! On the fifty- fifth episode of All the Film Things, Emmy- winning photojournalist Cole Echevarria returns to look back and discuss 2025 in film! This episode is spoiler- filled. The 2025 films spoiled are Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Bugonia, Caught Stealing, Hamnet, Jay Kelly, and Sinners..While 2023 continues to set a high bar for the 2020s decade, 2025, in my opinion, was a pretty solid year filled with a fantastic variety of unique, original films and stories. Cole and I disagreed greatly in regard to 2024 in film, but when it comes to 2025… we still disagree. Early in the year, Michael B. Jordan reunited with Ryan Coogler for Sinners, proving that they are one of the best actor- director collaborators of our time while Robert Pattinson's long- awaited sci- fi film directed by Bong Joon- Ho, Mickey 17, finally hit theaters. While several prominent actresses, Scarlett Johansson, Kate Winslet, and Kristen Stewart each made their directorial debuts, Celine Song followed up her directorial debut, Past Lives, with another beautiful film that has endured as a favorite amongst audiences. And the Oscar season officially began with the return of two of the greats, Leonardo DiCaprio and Paul Thomas Anderson, for an epic, hilarious, and action- packed masterpiece beloved by film aficionados and general audiences in One Battle After Another. From then on, several brilliant films such as Sentimental Value, Hamnet, and Jay Kelly instantly became beloved by audiences and Oscar contenders. On previous year in review episodes, the concern of physical media's future was discussed and now, due to recent events, the future of movie theaters has become more grim than ever before. This episode not only marks the 101st (!!) episode of All the Film Things, but also Cole's 20th appearance on the show! He is far and away the most frequent guest and I'm very grateful for his friendship, banter and all, as well as, of course, being a part of ATFT since the early days in 2022. This is the fourth year in review episode on All the Film Things and I always look forward to these reflective episodes, not only because I get to chat with friends, but also because these episodes will act as sort- of time capsules someday. This episode was originally 130 minutes so much had to be cut, which especially affected the tribute segment, but it was recorded on December 23, 2025. In this episode, Cole and I share our top five favorite films of the year and, much to our surprise since we never agree, we have the same number one pick . Weirdly enough, we have a few of the same films in our top five lists, though my fourth favorite of the year immediately made Cole laugh. We go on to discuss the favorite films of past ATFT guests from K- Pop Demon Hunters to Bugonia, ponder which other movie stars could have played the titular character of Jay Kelly, and pay tribute to the giant stars we lost in 2025 as well as two previous ATFT guests. You also won't want to miss Cole's Bob Dylan impression... because you won't be able to unhear it. All this and much more on the brand new episode of All the Film Things! Background music created and used with permission by the Copyright Free Music - Background Music for Videos channel on YouTube.
Episode 1: A New Year of Stories, Surprises, and Sci‑Fi Sparks Welcome to the first Explore Monthly of the new year, where we kick off 2026 with a packed slate of genre news, casting shake‑ups, behind‑the‑scenes revelations, and a few unexpected delights from across film, TV, audio, and fandom. January wastes no time delivering big stories, and neither do we.
Michael B. Jordan talks with Tracy Smith about being pushed out of his comfort zone by performing two characters – identical twin brothers – in Ryan Coogler's horror film "Sinners." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Katey and Chris Rosen break down the biggest surprises of the Critics Choice Awards, and preview the busy week of awards events ahead, all leading up to Sunday night's Golden Globes, which they'll be watching live on Substack — see you there! Then, Katey talks to Critics Choice and Golden Globe nominee Michael B. Jordan about how he captured two distinctly different twin characters in Sinners, and what he's taken from his collaboration with Ryan Coogler as he builds a directing career himself. Subscribe today to Prestige Junkie After Party bonus episodes for just $5 a month. Subscribe to the Prestige Junkie newsletter. Follow Katey on Letterboxd. Follow The Ankler.
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesThe second Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailer dropped everywhere on Tuesday and features the God of Thunder himself, Chris Hemsworth as Thor. Where the Captain America trailer played much like a silent film, this one gives us a monologue's worth of dialogue from Thor as he prays for strength to fight one last enemy. On the Happy, Sad, Confused Podcast this week, Ryan Coogler detailed what Black Panther 2 might have been before the death of Chadwick Boseman. T'Challa and his young son would have fought Namor side by side, with Namor being an “insanely dangerous” version of the character. Coogler reiterated that the film they made meant he “got a chance to make a movie about women…I love that movie so much.” Boseman was too ill to even read the original script that Coogler finished. Though he's working on resurrecting The X-Files for television, Coogler said of Black Panther 3 that he has “this movie on my heart.” With a fairly quiet Christmas at the box office, Avatar: Fire and Ash continued to wear the crown, climbing to a global total of $760 million, while A24's Marty Supreme starring Timothee Chalamet had a studio best opening to $27.1 million. Other films with big names opened including Anaconda featuring Paul Rudd and Jack Black; The Housemaid, starring Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney; and Song Sung Blue, which was star-studded with Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. None did as well as Chalamet's period piece and certainly not James Cameron's continued epic.Danny Ramirez will not return to HBO's The Last of Us season 3 due to scheduling conflicts. His role will be recast.The highly anticipated Peaky Blinders feature film, now officially titled Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, has been set for theatrical release in select cinemas on March 6, 2026. Netflix also released the first teaser trailer for the film.Apple TV and Legendary Entertainment are expanding the “Monsterverse” universe, announcing a new show starring Wyatt Russell, who will reprise his role as Colonel Lee Shaw in a prequel series. Writer/producer Joby Harold is set to serve as showrunner.Apple TV has released the first trailer for season 3 of Shrinking, which shows the first look at Michael J. Fox, who was added to the cast alongside Jason Segal and Harrison Ford.
No 7 Wonders of the nerd world here, just Top 10s for 2025. With some news sprinkled in. Nick once again brings his Top 10 Movies, Games and TV shows to round out the year. No more perfect a day than New Years Eve! See you in 2026!
On today's show: we're having a roundtable discussion of Ryan Coogler's "Sinners."
Episode Summary Happy New Year! It's officially 2026, and the Netflix vs Cinema team is kicking off the year with a massive retrospective. Tosin, Shaun, and Holly look back at the last 12 months to crown the Best Films & TV of 2025. From the Ryan Coogler vampire thriller Sinners to Netflix's groundbreaking drama Adolescence, we break down the absolute must-watches. Plus, we finally settle the debate: Who won 2025? Tosin reveals the "Dave Beaton Stats"—a comprehensive breakdown of every star rating given on the show this year. Did the Big Screen or the Big Stream come out on top? The results are closer than you think. In This Episode: The 2025 Cinema Awards: The hosts pick their top movies of the year. Shaun's Picks: Sinners and Weapons Tosin's Picks: The "visceral experience" of Sinners and Weapons . Holly's Picks: The Brazilian drama I'm Still Here . The 2025 Streaming Awards: The best TV and streaming movies. Tosin: The BBC's one-shot masterpiece Adolescence . Shaun: The Amazon Prime thriller Relay . Holly: The AMC/Sundance series Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale . Cinema vs. Streaming Stats: We crunch the numbers. We break down the data, including the "highest highs" and "lowest lows" of the year. Other Watches: Chad Powers (Hulu/Disney+): Is Glen Powell's prosthetic-heavy quarterback comedy a touchdown or a fumble? The Instigators (Apple TV+): Matt Damon and Casey Affleck reunite for a heist comedy. 13 Days: Shaun revisits the Kevin Costner Cuban Missile Crisis classic. Keywords: Best Movies of 2025, Sinners Movie Review, Weapons Movie, Superman Legacy, Fantastic Four 2025, Adolescence BBC, Sanctuary A Witch's Tale, Relay Movie, Chad Powers Glen Powell, Film Podcast, Netflix vs Cinema. Hosts: Tosin Shaun Harris Holly Nesling Would you like me to draft a "Winner of 2025" social media post announcing the Cinema vs. Streaming stats? Is Netflix killing cinemas? Each week we weigh up what we've seen in cinemas with what we've watched online at home and figure out which provided the best time. At least, we did before COVID jumped in and declared Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney + and friends the winner. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/netflix-vs-cinema/id1448277363 Listen and subscribe on Youtube Music https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8xPMfsDQIDjM70v1Tah6BiKV4E3UQbaK Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6beXVeSImcgHLsPB22BgE3?si=wdoNI6E0SNqNfoqg4qnw4Q Support Netflix vs Cinema by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/netflixvscinema Find out more at https://netflixvscinema.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 14, 2025] Actor Wunmi Mosaku discusses her role in Ryan Coogler's vampire film "Sinners." She plays Annie, a spiritual healer who is reunited with her ex-lover, Smoke, and later has to fight some vampires.
Jong is back on today's edition of Comicast! The guys catch up on what Jong missed from last week's show (will he get back into Pokemon TCG Pocket?), discuss the first 2 teasers for Avengers Doomsday, the possible theories for Steve Rogers return, correction on whether they're hyped or not for the film, what we could see in the next teasers, Ryan Coogler being told he couldn't use Kraven, and more. Then the guys dive into Stranger Things 5 Volume 2, find out which of the guys is less enthused about the season's direction, the group coming to terms with their own struggles before fighting Vecna, Dustin/Steve's relationship, Will finally opening up, Hopper and El's need for a conversation, Kali's plan, the origins of the Upside Down, and more! 2026 is almost here and here at Comicast a new year usually means a new predictions issue of the podcast but this year we want to know what questions you may have for Jong and Michael. What prompts/questions would you give to the duo? For instance, which film will be the biggest box office draw? What character will make an appearance in Spider-Man Brand New Day? What video game property will be adapted next? Submit your prediction questions/prompts to them via social media or you can email them at comicastpod@gmail.com. Follow Jong and Michael on social media. Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.socialThreads: @producermike975Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay start off Round One of the year with 'Creed.' Andy hits first with a story about his time in a boxing match where the use of performance enhancing drugs had unforeseen consequences. Then the guys grab cheesesteaks and chat about one of the great Philly movies. Brimming with flourishes about the city from food spots, to hip hop choices, this 'Rocky' franchise reboot has no business being as captivating as it is, but Ryan Coogler's eye for detail shines through. Not only is it one of the great movies capturing a city, but it somehow pulls off the rare feat of being a sports movie that's riveting in and outside the ring. This was a star-making role for Michael B. Jordan, but it's Sylvester Stallone's career-best portrayal that helps ground the entire endeavor.
On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the rumor that Jordan Peele may be in line to direct an MCU movie. They also have their annual Most Anticipated Movies of 2026 draft and talk the new trailers for Avengers Doomsday, Stranger Things and Madden, Simu Liu's Sleeping Dogs live action adaptation getting a director, Stephen Graham for young DeNiro role in Heat 2, Timothee Chalamet's Marty Supreme success, Ryan Coogler's original plans for Black Panther, James Cameron not returning to Aliens franchise, Spider-Man 5 rumors and more!#marvel #dc #avengers #timotheechalamet #disney #paramount #HBO #WB #netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown3:12 George Clooney Confirms Oceans 14 Main Cast, Will David Leitch Direct It?9:15 Joseph Kosinski Calls UFO Film "Science Fact" Not "Science Fiction"12:30 Damon Lindelof In Talks to Showrun "The Chair" Series for HBO19:20 Is Jordan Peele Directing an MCU Film or Was This a Swerve by Monkeypaw?24:51 Stephen Graham Reportedly Eyed for DeNiro Role in 'Heat 2"30:02 Simu Liu Talks Shang-Chi 2 Directors, Asian Representation and Sleeping Dogs42:18 Ryan Coogler Reveals Black Panther 2 Original Story Before Chadwick Died44:43 Avengers Doomsday and Stranger Things S5 Finale Trailer Talk46:18 Marvel Invites "Fans" to View Avengers Doomsday Trailer - Authentic or BS?53:31 APEX and MADDEN Trailers Talk56:15 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026 Draft1:18:25 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions2:07:40 SCOOPS: DC Man of Tomorrow/Wonder Woman, Female Doctor Doom Working with Doom in Doomsday2:10:55 Final Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider
Today on The Kristian Harloff Show we're talking about the brand-new Avengers: Doomsday Thor teaser and what it reveals about the direction of the MCU's next massive event film. How is Thor being positioned going into Doomsday — and what does that mean for the Avengers lineup moving forward? We're also diving deep into Stranger Things as the series finale continues to absolutely dominate attention — not just on streaming, but now in cinemas across the country. Plus, Netflix has dropped the official Stranger Things series finale trailer, giving us our best look yet at how the story of Eleven, Hopper, Will, and the rest of the Hawkins crew will come to a close. Ryan Coogler has also opened up about his scrapped Black Panther 2 story, and we break down what the original direction would have been and how it compares to Wakanda Forever. And finally, we take a look at the most anticipated new TV series coming in 2026 — which projects are building the biggest hype and which ones look like breakout hits. Join Kristian for film news, streaming updates, and industry analysis — all right here on The Kristian Harloff Show. #AvengersDoomsday #Thor #Marvel #MCU #StrangerThings #StrangerThingsFinale #Netflix #BlackPanther #RyanCoogler #MovieNews #TVNews #StreamingNews #PopCulture #FilmDiscussion SPONSORS: RIDGE WALLET: Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off by going to https://www.Ridge.com/KRISTIAN #ridgepod
In today's Daily Fix:Ryan Coogler has revealed what the orignial plan was for Black Panther 2 prior to Chadwick Boseman's death. Via the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Coogler shared that the story originally centered around T'Challa (Boseman) and his son, Toussaint. Boseman lost his battle with cancer, and both Coogler and Disney agreed they would not recast the role of T'Challa. What we got instead was Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which focused on T'Challa's sister, Shuri, as she claimed the mantle of Black Panther. In other Marvel news, the studio dropped a new teaser for next year's Avengers: Doomsday, this one centered around Thor. And James Cameron has a plan for Avatar 4 and 5 if Disney doesn't let him make them as movies.
It's not overstating anything to say Ryan Coogler is the future of cinema. Not yet 40, the filmmaker's credits speak for themselves, FRUITVALE STATION, CREED, BLACK PANTHER, WAKANDA FOREVER, and now SINNERS. He joins Josh to talk about all of it, why he's in love with film over digital, and what it will mean to him to call action on Denzel Washington. UPCOMING EVENTS 1/6 in New York -- Tom Hiddleston -- tickets here 1/7 in New York -- Jennifer Lawrence -- tickets here Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Nerd Culture #239 kijken Koos, Huey en Jelle uitgebreid terug op 2025: een jaar vol grote releases, verrassingen en verhitte discussies. Wat waren dé films die het jaar hebben gemaakt? Welke series bleven hangen, vielen juist tegen of verrasten onverwacht? Van blockbusters tot kleinere parels en van streaminghits tot bioscoopervaringen: de mannen zetten hun persoonlijke favorieten op een rij, vergelijken lijstjes en blikken terug op de trends die 2025 hebben gevormd. Een aflevering vol meningen, nostalgie en het onvermijdelijke meningsverschil.Ryan Coogler verrast met SinnersWe staan stil bij Ryan Coogler's onverwachte succes met Sinners. De film wist vrijwel uit het niets uit te groeien tot een van de meest besproken titels van het jaar, dankzij Cooglers sterke regie, thematische durf en een toon die duidelijk afweek van wat het grote publiek van hem gewend was. In deze aflevering bespreken we waarom Sinners zo goed werkte, hoe de film zich verhoudt tot Cooglers eerdere werk en waarom dit project voor velen hét bewijs was dat originele, persoonlijke cinema ook in 2025 nog keihard kan raken.One Battle After AnotherOok bespreken we One Battle After Another, een film die dit jaar flink stof deed opwaaien door zijn thematiek en aanpak. De film combineert persoonlijke conflicten met grotere maatschappelijke spanningen en weet die twee verrassend effectief met elkaar te verweven. De boys gaan in op wat de film wil zeggen, hoe de structuur werkt en waarom One Battle After Another voor sommigen een instant favoriet werd, terwijl anderen er juist moeite mee hadden. Is dit een film die vooral blijft hangen door zijn boodschap, of juist door de manier waarop die wordt verteld?Blockbuster Helden: Largo WinchOok hebben we aandacht voor de Blockbuster Helden van Standaard Uitgeverij, en dit keer staat Largo Winch centraal. Terwijl Largo geniet van wat rust op zijn geheime eiland Sarjevane, wordt die abrupt verstoord door de komst van een onbekend jacht. Aan boord bevindt zich Obi Martins, een drone-ontwerper met humanitaire idealen, die echter wordt vermoord nog vóór hij voet aan wal zet. Wat de dader niet weet, is dat Obi's dochter Hope eveneens aan boord was. Largo neemt haar onder zijn hoede en raakt samen met haar verwikkeld in een internationaal complot rond de schimmige dronebusiness. Het duo reist de wereld over om een technologische én humanitaire ramp te voorkomen. Een typisch Largo Winch-avontuur: groots, actueel en vol spanning, zoals je mag verwachten van een echte blockbuster op papier.
Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson deliver a must-watch Best of 2025 episode featuring major special guests and headline moments. Acclaimed director Ryan Coogler joins the show to break down his hit film Sinners and his creative process, while boxing superstar Terence “Bud” Crawford talks about manifesting a historic run at taking all of Canelo Alvarez’s belts. The episode heats up even more as Unc clashes with Jim Jones over his comments about Nas, sparking a heated hip-hop debate fans won’t want to miss. Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Vandy STAR QB Diego Pavia & Theo Von TALK Vanderbilt’s RISE in the SEC with Unc & Ocho! 15:11 - Ryan Coogler Talks New Movie 'Sinners' + Offers Unc a role in Black Panther 3 | Nightcap 45:40 - Bud Crawford PROMISES Unc & Ocho: “I’m Taking ALL of Canelo’s Belts!” | Nightcap (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cinematography Podcast Episode 339: Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC was first introduced to director Ryan Coogler through fellow DPs Bradford Young and Rachel Morrison. After their successful collaboration on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Coogler sent her the script for Sinners, a supernatural horror-action film. The film tells the story of twin brothers who return home in the 1930's to open a juke joint, only to encounter the ancient evil of the undead. Autumn's epic cinematic camerawork on Sinners integrates the vampire story with the spiritual power of Black American rhythm and blues music. Though Coogler initially envisioned shooting in 16mm, the team realized a larger format would better facilitate the complex "twinning" effects required for Michael B. Jordan's dual roles. After rigorous testing, they landed on a historic combination of 70mm and IMAX. “I think one thing with Ryan, when you're standing next to someone that's a brave filmmaker, you feel like you can do anything.” Autumn says. “He's open to anything. He's excited about doing things for the first time. He creates an environment where people have power and the collaboration is at the highest level.” The production was a logistical marathon. The massive IMAX cameras were frequently rigged to cranes or mounted on Steadicams, all while the crew battled the volatile Mississippi summer. Between the oppressive heat, sudden rain, and thick mud, the physical act of filming became an exercise in endurance. “We've seen those movies like Lawrence of Arabia, and everybody out there with big cameras trying to tell a story with scope,” notes Autumn. “You know, you're in the land. You then become a person that's a part of the structure of the land. And you have to be able to work in it, with the elements to get the most beautiful images. It's not easy.” Perhaps the film's greatest technical feat is the juke joint sequence set to the song “I Lied To You.” What appears as a seamless “oner” is actually several complex shots threaded together. The sequence required months of storyboarding, pre-visualization and camera rehearsals in the space to execute. By placing the heavy IMAX rig on a Steadicam, the team rehearsed every beat to ensure the emotional momentum remained unbroken as the camera moved from an interior stage setup to an exterior shot of a burning mill. The final roof collapse was a practical plate shot on the final day of principal photography, later enhanced by VFX. Seeing that scene still makes Autumn feel emotional. “I get very teary-eyed when I watch that because I'm proud of everybody, and you can really feel the music in the theater.” See Sinners in select theaters and streaming on HBO Max. Find Autumn Durald Arkapaw: Instagram @addp Hear our previous interview with Autumn Durald Arkapaw. https://www.camnoir.com/ep193/ SHOW RUNDOWN: 00:00 Intro 01:38 Autumn Durald Arkapaw interview 52:08 Credits The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social
durée : 00:03:44 - Le Regard culturel - par : Lucile Commeaux - Ce matin deux films comme deux options contrastées pour les fêtes disponibles sur le petit écran : "Les Filles du Dr March" dans la version enjouée et féministe de Greta Gerwig, et "Sinners" de Ryan Coogler, mélange réjouissant de film historique et de fable de vampires.
durée : 00:03:44 - Le Regard culturel - par : Lucile Commeaux - Ce matin deux films comme deux options contrastées pour les fêtes disponibles sur le petit écran : "Les Filles du Dr March" dans la version enjouée et féministe de Greta Gerwig, et "Sinners" de Ryan Coogler, mélange réjouissant de film historique et de fable de vampires.
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete are joined by Graham and Jon for a fun, spoiler-lite chat about three original horror films released in 2025. They kick things off with Weapons, a small-town slow-burn nightmare directed by Zach Cregger (Barbarian). Then they dig into Ryan Coogler's Sinners; a Southern Gothic period piece packed with music and mayhem. Finally, they talk Heart Eyes; a blend of slasher and rom-com Valentine's Day satire that's equal parts When Harry Met Sally and Friday the 13th. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com
Send us a textWe've got Erin on the red carpet at the 2025 SFFilm Awards Night at Fort Mason in San Francisco! From SFFilm, we've got return guests Executive Director Anne Lai and Director of Programming Jessie Fairbanks. We've also got SFFilm award nominees actress Wunmi Mosaku (from Sinners!!) and director Scott Cooper (from Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere) plus actress Odessa Young and designer Zac Posen. Support your local film festival! Support independent film! Go and watch a movie in a theater!Follow SFFilm HEREFollow Wunmi Mosaku HEREFollow Scot Cooper HEREFollow Odessa Young HEREFollow Zac Posen HERE Support the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 without you! -- Fight fascism. Shop small. Use cash. -- Support Bitch Talk here! Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Substack Listen every Monday at 7 am on BFF.FM
Do you know what freedom is? Talking about films for 2 hours. Like Tom Cruise. It's a bumper episode today and we've assembled an all-star panel for it. Bankole is joined by Sherin from Geek Girl Riot, making her debut, and the returning Eyo and William, for an in-depth conversation about two of 2025's best and most heralded films: Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' and Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' (20:35). Later, they recommend some of their other favourites from the year, including their best “3-star film”, best genre film and the best film they wish more people saw (1:41:40). So, remember the password, settle down and enjoy the conversation (this isn't us inviting you in btw!).You can support us hereAlso available on YouTubeFilms discussed/recommended in the episode:- 28 Years Later- 40 Acres- Black Bag- Caught Stealing - Companion- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle- Good Fortune- Is This Thing On?- Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)- KPop Demon Hunters- Little Amélie or the Character of Rain- Lucky Number Slevin (2006)- One Battle After Another (SPOILERS)- Rental Family- Sinners (SPOILERS)- Support the Girls- The Life of Chuck- The Long Walk- The Phoenician Scheme- The Roses- Train Dreams- Tron: Ares (Soundtrack)- WeaponsWilliam's 'Pluribus' coverage here and hereYou can find Geek Girl Riot hereHost: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuests: Eyo Ndem, William Goodman and Sherin NicoleProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede
Many of this year's most talked-about releases were, in some sense, diagnostic: from Ryan Coogler's “Sinners” to Paul Thomas Anderson's “One Battle After Another,” films offered up assessments of the nation's ills. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz discuss these and other reflections of American life, which arrive at a time when reality itself feels more nebulous than ever. Then, the hosts consider the “broken mirror” of A.I., and how the second Trump Administration's effort to erase unflattering chapters of U.S. history has further muddied the distinction between fact and fiction. Despite these dark developments, the art that's emerged from this moment, much of it focussed on activists and renegades seeking change, also functions as a warning against stasis. Cunningham says, of the cultural shift: “This fixation on democracy on the ground—whether it's violent or not, whether it's misguided or not—I hope describes a yearning for more action. A move away from the mirror, and out into the streets.” Read, watch, and listen with the critics:“Sinners” (2025)“Fruitvale Station” (2013)“ ‘Sinners' Is a Virtuosic Fusion of Historical Realism and Horror,” by Richard Brody (The New Yorker)“Eddington” (2025)“ ‘Eddington' and the American Berserk” (The New Yorker)“Gimme Shelter” (1970)“One Battle After Another” (2025)“One Paul Thomas Anderson Film After Another” (The New Yorker)“Bugonia” (2025)“Art in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” (The New Yorker)“Our Fads, Ourselves” (The New Yorker)New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow Critics at Large wherever you get your podcasts.Critics at Large is a weekly discussion from The New Yorker which explores the latest trends in books, television, film, and more. Join us every Thursday as we make unexpected connections between classic texts and pop culture. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sinners is the kind of movie where you can pause any frame and feel the history.Ryan Coogler's 1932 Mississippi Delta vampire epic follows twin brothers (both played by Michael B. Jordan) who open a juke joint in an old sawmill, only to collide with vampires, the Klan, and a century of American sins. The film has become one of 2025's most acclaimed releases, with strong box office, critics' scores, and early awards – putting it squarely in Best Picture conversations. (Wikipedia)In this episode of Decorating Pages, Emmy-winning set decorator Kim Wannop sits down with Oscar-winning Production Designer Hannah Beachler (Black Panther) and Set Decorator Monique Champagne (Nickel Boys, Sinners) to talk about how they built the film's world from the ground up:Churches, houses, and stores placed like tiny islands on vast plantation landscapesAnnie's house as a warm, healing, hoodoo-and-capitalism space, one of the emotional hearts of the movieA downtown resurrected from empty, moldy buildings into a living 1930s Black business districtThe juke joint as a complete building you can shoot 360º – including upper levels, real water, and safely-distanced alligatorsThe film's bold red/white/blue color story and how production design, set decoration, costume, and lighting keep that palette humming across the filmIf you loved Sinners or you're tracking the craft side of awards season, this conversation is a deep dive into how design and decoration carry history, politics, and horror in one of the year's most visually powerful films.Discover the Art of TV & Film Design with Decorating Pages PodcastHosted by Emmy-winning Set Decorator Kim Wannop, this podcast takes you behind the scenes of your favorite shows and movies. Each episode features in-depth conversations with the industry's top production designers, set decorators, prop masters, and art department professionals, offering rare insight into the creative process of visual storytelling.Whether you're a film and TV fan, aspiring designer, or entertainment industry pro, Decorating Pages Podcast is your backstage pass to the world of production design. Learn how sets are built, stories are shaped visually, and characters come to life—one episode at a time.
A jam-packed show as Angela Paniagua joins Reid to discuss the Netflix documentary on Diddy and the influence of power & fame on the justice system, how the documentary captured the horrific cycles of abuse, and relate Diddy's "invincibility" and god-complex to other famous examples like R. Kelly, Donald Trump and Charlie Sheen. PLUS: Angela's roller coaster of emotions with the Dallas Cowboys' 2025 season and the rare optimism provided for 2026! Then, Luis Martinez joins to break down the group stage draws for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and how it could play into early round glory for the North American teams! PLUS: The New York Mets lose Pete Alonso AND Edwin Diaz in the same week, grandfather Philip Rivers returns to the NFL to save the Indianapolis Colts' season, and Obama vs Trump in 2028 could be the Mayweather/Pacquiao of elections!AND: Travis Byram joins Reid to analyze the recently-released nominations for the Critics Choice Awards (and...sigh...the Golden Globes) as they preview the path to Oscars glory for Leonardo DiCaprio, Ariana Grande, Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, Chloe Zhao and films like "Hamnet", "Avatar: Fire & Ash", "Weapons" and more! PLUS: Justice for Paul Dano!!
Meghan and Melisa watched Ryan Coogler's cinematic masterpiece Sinners and shared their hot takes, your hot takes, and nominated a wrong of the film. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don't Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, host Jasmyne Peck talks with screenwriter-director Ryan Coogler(Black Panther, Creed) about crafting his acclaimed hit film Sinners, the importance of family and community, his filmmaking process, and much more.
It was the first Oscar hopeful to debut in 2025 — 'Sinners' is still a favorite and a strong contender for Best Picture, Director, and Actor nominations. Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about their fifth movie together, how Jordan playing twins complicated their process, what Coogler discovered about the movie by filming the end-credits scene on day one, and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down all of the latest awards action, from the Gothams and National Board of Review winners to the Spirit Award nominations. Plus, they reveal their thoughts on 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' and Miley Cyrus shares insight into how she wrote her original song for the movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alfonso Cuarón's 2013 thriller Gravity follows Dr. Ryan Stone, a first-time astronaut who becomes stranded in orbit after a devastating cascade of satellite debris destroys her shuttle. Blending stunning visual effects, groundbreaking sound design and a career-defining performance from Sandra Bullock, Gravity transforms a simple premise into an immersive, edge-of-your-seat cinematic experience.In this episode, Nathan revisits Gravity more than a decade after its release to explore Cuarón's visionary direction, why the film became a technical benchmark of the 2010s, and how its blend of tension, metaphor and spectacle earned it a spot among the essential films of the century.Up next: Ryan Coogler's Black Panther (2018).Read Nathan's thoughts on ‘Gravity'.
On this episode of the Mallory Bros. Podcast, the guys kick things off with a full Thanksgiving weekend recap. From family time and cooking to getting the kids and the ladies holiday-ready, it was a packed few days. Terrance drops a spicy take on why should stop turkey drives and give out different food, which somehow turns into a wild debate about… everything bagels. Only brothers. They shift gears into Film and TV with reactions to "Stranger Things" returning with a BANG and predictions on what's next. They then speak to some of the biggest film news of the week, which is Netflix's Cash Offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. They talk James Cameron's comments, and what this could mean for the Future of Theatrical Releases. The guys speak to 50 Cent's Diddy documentary and challenge 50's impact on film, which leads directly into another passionate 70mm IMAX debate involving Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, and Ryan Coogler. Music talk ramps up as Terrell brings an interesting theory on Jack Harlow's recent silence and the current climate for white rappers after last year's beef took more of a cultural turn. They also discuss Wale's comments on J. Cole and the possibility of a future Verzuz. To close things out, the guys recap the NFL standings and playoff picture, and get into a quick debate over JD5 vs. Caleb Williams. Follow Us on Twitter @MalloryBros9 for all updates! JOIN THE REALEST 9 on Patreon for More MalloryBros. Content! www.patreon.com/mallorybros
Adam Sandler talks new film, 'Jay Kelly'; Ryan Coogler talks re-release of 'Sinners'; 50 Cent talks new Sean ‘Diddy' Combs documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adam Sandler talks new film, 'Jay Kelly'; Ryan Coogler talks re-release of 'Sinners'; 50 Cent talks new Sean ‘Diddy' Combs documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Denzember 2 kicks off with a conversation about Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's first collaboration, 1990's Mo' Better Blues, a film about jazz, art-making, and the pursuit of greatness at the expense of personal relationships. The terrific Minnie Zondi is our guest! We discuss the film's tepid reception upon release, and how a (predominantly white) critical audience failed to understand the political dimensions of a film about Black music and its commercial and social appropriation. Then, we reflect on Spike Lee's career and his brilliant cohort of collaborators, including composer Terence Blanchard (making his first appearance on a Spike Lee soundtrack), cinematographer Ernest R. Dickerson, and the electric stylings of costume designer Ruth E. Carter. Finally, we reflect on the movie's complicated ending, and what we're to make of its reflections on artistry, family, and whether exceptional talents can hold the two in balance. Follow Minnie Zondi on Twitter. Follow Minnie on Substack. Read Minnie's Twitter thread on Ruth E. Carter's costume work for Ryan Coogler's Sinners.Get access to the whole Denzember experience, all of our premium episodes and bonus content, and an invite to the Hit Factory Discord by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our Denzember Theme Song is "Funk" by Oppo
Michael B. Jordan talks about working with his longtime collaborator Ryan Coogler, challenging himself with “Sinners,” and what his next ventures will be, including “Miami Vice” and “The Thomas Crown Affair.” Later, “Sentimental Value” star Renate Reinsve talks about the movies that influenced her, her ambitions as an actor and possible director, and her connection to Mother Earth. And the Roundtable shares what it's most thankful for this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you'd like to see full video of this and other episodes, join the Reel Notes Patreon at the Homie ($5/month) tier or higher. Each episode is also available to buy individually for $5 (BUY IT THROUGH A WEB BROWSER OR THE PATREON ANDROID APP, NOT VIA THE PATREON iOS APP. YOU'LL GET CHARGED EXTRA MONEY AND IT WILL TAKE LONGER TO PROCESS.) You also get early access to episodes, an invite to our Discord server, access to the Reel Talk movie night archives, and more!My guest this week is Maryland rapper Heno. We spoke about Monk, Bored to Death, and several other detective shows, Sinners, the MCU, growing up in an Ethiopian-Eritrean household in the DMV, rap keeping him out of trouble, being a nomad, touring Europe this past spring with Oddisee, building his connection with Oddisee and producer Mad Keys, and the creative process behind his latest projects Healing Out Loud, produced entirely by Mad Keys, and the upcoming Now That's What I Call Heno!, Vol. 1. Come fuck with us.Healing Out Loud is available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen. Consider copping directly from Mad Keys's Bandcamp page. Now That's What I Call Heno! Vol. 1 will be available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen soon. Follow Heno. on Instagram and Twitter (@mynameisheno) and TikTok (@henoismyname). Follow Mad Keys on Twitter (@madkeys__), Instagram and TikTok (@madkeys_).My first book, Reel Notes: Culture Writing on the Margins of Music and Movies, is available now, via 4 PM Publishing. Order a digital copy on Amazon.Reel Notes stands in solidarity with American immigrants against ICE and the oppressed peoples of Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Tigray, and Haiti. Please consider donating to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, The Palestinian Youth Movement, The Zakat Foundation, HealAfrica, FreeTigray, and/or Hope For Haiti. Protest, fight back, and fuck the system.Follow me on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), TikTok (@cinemasai), Letterboxd (@CineMasai), and subscribe to my weekly Nu Musique Friday newsletter to stay tapped in to all things Dylan Green. Follow Hearing Things at hearingthings.co or @hearingthingsco on all platforms. Support the show
The Basement Boys are back to recap more Stranger Things before the show returns for its final season next week! Plus, nerd news is discussed at the top of the show including Sadie Sink's casting in 'Secret Wars', Ryan Coogler moving onto 'Black Panther 3' next, a new look at Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey', and more! Gametime: Download the Gametime app and use code MMB for $20 off your first purchase. Tushy: Over 2 million butts love TUSHY. Get 10% off Tushy with the code BASEMENT at https://hellotushy.com/BASEMENT! #tushypod New Amsterdam Vodka: Find your wins with New Amsterdam Vodka. **************************************** My Mom's Basement is a weekly podcast hosted by Robbie Fox, started in March 2019, to discuss movies, music, comic books, wrestling, mixed martial arts, and more with his friends and idols alike! Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-moms-basement/id1457255205 Follow Robbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatrobbiefox Follow Robbie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobbieBarstool My Mom's Basement Merchandise: https://store.barstoolsports.com/collections/my-moms-basementYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/mymomsbasement
The episode closed on a heartfelt note as Chadwick Boseman was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrated by his widow Simone, Ryan Coogler, and Viola Davis. Simone’s tribute, reflecting on his kindness, brilliance, and dedication even while privately battling cancer, left both the studio and listeners moved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The show opens with a sharp rundown of the White House scrambling to contain the fallout from President Trump’s Truth Social post calling for Democratic lawmakers to face sedition charges “punishable by death.” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt tried to soften the message, but critics and the RSMS crew weren’t buying it—especially after Trump snapped at Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey, calling her “piggy,” continuing his long history of demeaning women. In entertainment chatter, Gary with Da Tea dove into Bravo chair Frances Berwick hinting that both Kenya Moore and a long-awaited Nene Leakes return to RHOA are “not off the table,” which had the cast cutting up. A standout moment came when certified sex and intimacy coach Tana C. Gilmore joined the crew to talk holiday dating — from matching pajamas to avoiding messy Thanksgiving questions — while Ricky hilariously went off about women ignoring friendly gestures at gas stations and stoplights. The episode closed on a heartfelt note as Chadwick Boseman was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrated by his widow Simone, Ryan Coogler, and Viola Davis. Simone’s tribute, reflecting on his kindness, brilliance, and dedication even while privately battling cancer, left both the studio and listeners moved. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discuss the hottest topics from the week! Weekend Box Office Brainiac will be the villain in ‘MAN OF TOMORROW’ Elizabeth Olsen says she will NOT return as Scarlet Witch in ‘AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY’ Tom Cruise finally has an Oscar ‘MARTY SUPREME’ Trailer ‘PROJECT HAIL MARY’ Trailer ‘THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS’ Trailer ‘THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE’ Trailer ‘TOY STORY 5’ Teaser ‘GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DONT DIE’ Trailer ‘MOANA’ Live Action Teaser ‘THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2’ Teaser ‘FALLOUT’ S2 Trailer Stranger Things 5 Training Tease John Boyega SAID … Ryan Coogler says that ‘BLACK PANTHER 3’ is his next film. Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley are set to write and direct a ‘STAR TREK’ movie. ‘Heat 2’ Casting ‘AVATAR: FIRE & ASH’ runtime has been listed at 3 hours & 15 minutes. Labubu Movie in the Works with Sony A ‘JESSICA RABBIT’ movie is reportedly in the early works. Join the conversation... FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubeRate/Review/Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesSinners mastermind Ryan Coogler confirmed that Black Panther 3 is the next film he's working on during Contenders Film: Los Angeles last week, an event put on by Deadline. This is exciting news for us MCU fans, as work on the third Black Panther film has been mostly quiet other than Denzel Washington's confirmed slip up that he is in the movie.A new Star Trek movie is being created under the writing and direction of John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the duo behind Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Game Night as well as the recently wrapped Apple film Mayday, starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh. With the last feature film being Star Trek Beyond in 2016, there's been little movement on both the Chris Pine-led series and new takes on the universe, but this new film will move forward unconnected to anything done previously.Glen Powell in The Running Man was a favored first place winner at the box office this weekend, but was ousted by the sleight of hand of Now You See Me: Now You Don't, the third movie in that franchise. Now You See Me racked up a global $75 million opening, while The Running Man limped across the finish line at $28 million. This marks Powell's first big box office miss, when compared to openings for Twisters, Top Gun: Maverick, and Anybody But You, but the action film did have to compete against Predator: Badlands, which is holding strong at the box office still.Nintendo and Illumination have released the first trailer for Super Mario Galaxy, the follow up to 2023's hit The Super Mario Brothers Movie. The film will hit theaters on April 3rd, 2026. The trailer reveals some new characters and cast members including Bowser Jr. who will be voiced by Benny Safdie and Rosalina who will be voiced by Brie Larson.Amazon Prime has released a new, extended trailer for “Fallout” Season 2. The season begins streaming on December 17.20th Century Studios has released a very short teaser trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2, the follow up to the 2006 fashion comedy that starred Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, who are reprising their roles for the sequel. The film opens on May 1, 2026.Apple TV has set Friday, February 27 for the Season 2 premiere of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and has dropped a first trailer. The 10-episode second season will premiere globally on Feb. 27 with the first episode, followed by one episode every Friday until May 1.Disney has released the first trailer for the live action adaptation of Moana which hits theaters on July 10, 2026.According to Deadline, Sadie Sink will appear in Avengers: Secret Wars following her appearance in Spider-Man Brand New Day.Hideo Kojima‘s groundbreaking video game franchise Death Stranding is set to expand with an all-new animated series that's heading to Disney+. The show, which is titled Death Stranding Isolations is expected to debut sometime in 2027.Peacock has decided not to renew Poker Face for a third season. Natasha Lyonne exits as star, but series creator Rian Johnson has begun an effort to shop the show to other broadcasters for a two-season commitment and has cast Peter Dinklage to take over the role of Charlie Cale from Natasha Lyonne.Sony Pictures has picked up the rights to the Chinese doll brand Labubu with the intent to launch a franchise based on the dolls in the near future.Nintendo's live action Legend of Zelda movie has begun production and Nintendo social media accounts posted first look images earlier this week of Link and Zelda, the film's main characters. The film is currently set for release in May of 2027.Peacock has renewed Twisted Metal for a third season, with David Reed taking over as showrunner and executive producer following Michael Jonathan Smith's exit. Reed has previously been a producer on series like Supernatural and The Boys.
Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is a certified blockbuster. Here are three behind-the-scenes Black facts about the movie's setting of Clarksdale, Mississippi, that will have you looking at "Sinners" in a whole new light. — 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the work. This story was written and read by Leslie T. Grover. Cydney Smith produced and edited this episode. Lilly Workneh serves as 2MBH's executive producer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices