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Talking Hollywood Remakes, a Review of Air & What We've Been Watching
Tim Miller is back, guest co-hosting with Hollister and this podcast is chock full of film. They don’t agree on Air at all, with comparison’s by Hollister to Jerry Maguire versus Tim’s comparison to Moneyball. Some interesting takes on the new surge of Hollywood remakes. What do Spielberg and Tim have in common? A lot actually, and recommendations - quick ones for what is coming in April and what Tim and Hollister saw in March. In the episode you'll hear also Hollister & Mill
Apr 14, 20231 min read


TV Series Review: Bad Sisters
Bad Sisters. “If those are bad sisters, I want to be one!” said Hollister. Mixing comedy with drama (tragedy?) is a good combination according to Hollister and with some exceptions in approach, Wilder agrees. Don’t miss their review of this new series by Sharon Hogan of Catastrophe fame and fortune.
Sep 21, 20221 min read


TV Series Review: House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon. Game of Thrones. Don’t get Wilder started on the fantasy appeal for both. But she even won Hollister over with the need to at least give House of the Dragon a try. Plot. Cinematography. Acting. Special Effects.
Sep 9, 20221 min read


TV Series Review: A League of Their Own (2022)
Join Wilder and Hollister as they celebrate and evaluate the new Amazon Prime series, A League of Their Own. Hollister takes us back to 1992’s A League of Their Own with Penny Marshall, and some of the highlights.
Aug 24, 20221 min read


TV Series Review: The Bear
Wilder and Hollister discuss The Bear, the acclaimed series about restaurant life, family, grief, ambition, and the exhausting pursuit of excellence. From the writing and performances to the intensity of the kitchen itself, they explore why The Bear feels so real, and whether it is a show meant to be savored slowly or binged all at once.
Jul 26, 20221 min read


TV Series Review: Loot
Wilder and Hollister discuss Loot, the sharp and surprisingly thoughtful satire set inside the world of billionaires, wealth, and philanthropy. The conversation explores why the series works beyond the comedy, along with a broader discussion about why Apple TV+ continues to quietly produce some of the strongest shows on television right now.
Jul 12, 20221 min read


Film Review: Everything Everywhere All at Once
"Is it an age thing?" queries Hollister a number of times to Wilder during the review. Either way, so many points of view around so many things that came up for both Hollister and Wilder while they watched the film. And, one of our interns weighs in. We also hear from an active listener and no one agrees? Maybe that’s the sign of a great film. Either way, the much talked about Everything Everywhere All at Once is a heated conversation around what it means and why it matters.
Jun 22, 20221 min read


Film Review: Top Gun Maverick
Hollister and Wilder feel the need for speed and want to alert you all that there are spoilers in our review of Top Gun: Maverick. Hollister is not a Cruise fan; Wilder is. Join us as we discuss this sequel that's been thirty-six years in the making.
Jun 12, 20221 min read


TV Series Review: Under the Banner of Heaven
The Mormon Church's secrets exposed. A murder in the eighties. Mormon Fundamentalists meets the power of the Mormon Church dedicated to making sure the dirty underpinnings of its challenging history stays buried. Hollister recommends watching Netflix's documentary, Murder Among the Mormons before watching Under the Banner of Heaven. Different murder. Same issue. For a passive religious philosophy, a lot of murdering going on.
Jun 1, 20221 min read


TV Series Review: Anatomy of a Scandal
Hollister and Wilder come to blows about the worth of Anatomy of a Scandal, as well as the way it was made. Don't miss it, and according to Hollister, watch it at your earliest convenience.
Apr 24, 20221 min read


TV Series Review: Pachinko
Hollister and Wilder finally agree, and not only do they agree, they are singing the praises of what could be one of the finest series ever produced for the screen. Roots not withstanding. Don't miss this review of Pachinko, and if it doesn't make you immediately turn on the series, well, there is no hope.
Apr 18, 20221 min read


TV Series Review: Abbott Elementary
Hollister and Wilder rave about ABC's Mockumentary Abbott Elementary because sometimes watching television should be sheer fun and laughter.
Mar 30, 20221 min read


TV Series Review: Severance and The Dropout
Hollister has a personal story around Elizabeth Holmes and The Dropout and she is not inclined toward sympathy of any kind, and when it comes to Severance, both Hollister and Wilder had a lot to say
Mar 10, 20221 min read


TV Series Review: The Gilded Age
Starring the likes of Cynthia Nixon (you might not recognize her) and Christine Baranski, as the old money and some fresh talent as the new, the Gilded Age transports us to New York
Feb 3, 20221 min read


TV Series Review: Somebody Somewhere
Somebody Somewhere. Do not miss all the feelings and laughter and sadness and hope that comedian Bridget Everett brings to Somebody Somewhere, the brainchild of HBO.
Feb 2, 20221 min read


And Just Like That, Pivoting, & Emily in Paris
Hollister stands by And Just Like That, and Wilder can’t relate, which according to Hollister is no surprise given Wilder’s age. And Emily and the ladies of Pivoting?
Jan 18, 20221 min read


Film Reviews: King Richard & tick, tick ... BOOM!
King Richard, or the story about Richard William's complicated personality and design for Venus and Serena to become who they became; two of the greatest women tennis players in the world. And,Tick, Tick... BOOM! Wilder raves, Hollister follows.
Dec 14, 20211 min read


TV Series Review: Only Murders in the Building
Finally, Steve Martin has written a series worthy of his talent — a warmly funny mystery that's essential holiday family viewing, even if Selena Gomez leaves you wondering whether she's miscast or just playing it that way, while Martin Short brings the effortless chemistry of a lifelong friendship straight from the stage to the screen.
Nov 23, 20211 min read


Film Review: Dune
A spoiler-free conversation exploring the story behind Dune, the original novel that inspired it, and why the film has resonated so strongly with audiences. Wilder dives into the production history and earlier adaptations, while Hollister offers the perspective of someone who came in skeptical and left fully converted.
Nov 14, 20211 min read


TV Series Review: Maid
A thoughtful conversation about the Netflix series Maid, exploring why the show resonated so deeply and how it compares to other recent series centered on women’s experiences, including Unbelievable. Short, insightful, and worth listening to before or after watching.
Oct 7, 20211 min read
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