In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo suspects something is not what it seems when discussing “Magpie.” The thriller follows a couple who find their lives turned upside-down when their daughter is cast in a film alongside a controversial major star. The Sam Yates-directed film stars Daisy Ridley, Shazad Latif, Matilda Lutz, Pippa Bennett-Warner, and more. 

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Producer and star Daisy Ridley joins the podcast to discuss her new film, which, as it turns out, was her original idea that she then shared with her screenwriter husband, Tom Bateman (“Murder on the Orient Express,” “Thirteen Lives”).

Continue reading ‘Magpie’: Daisy Ridley Discusses Her Tense Marriage Thriller, ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Spaceballs 2’ and More [The Discourse Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo attempts an underworld power grab while discussing “The Penguin.” The Max series follows the events of “The Batman,” when Oz Cobb makes a play to seize the reins of the crime world in Gotham. The series stars Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Deidre O’Connell, Theo Rossi, Clancy Brown, Michael Kelly, and more. 

Continue reading ‘The Penguin’: Showrunner Lauren LeFranc Talks About Working With Colin Farrell, Season 2 & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo looks to find the “true religion” while discussing “Heretic.” The film follows two young Mormon missionaries who are drawn into a game of cat-and-mouse in a stranger’s house. The Scott Beck & Bryan Woods (“A Quiet Place,” “65”) film stars Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher (“Yellowjackets,” Chloe East (“The Fablelmans”), Topher Grace, and more. 

READ MORE: ‘Heretic’ Review: Hugh Grant’s Charming Creepiness Anchors A24’s Heady & Chatty Horror-Thriller [TIFF]

Writer/director Scott Beck and Bryan Woods join the podcast to discuss their buzzworthy religious horror film.

Continue reading ‘Heretic’: Filmmakers Scott Beck & Bryan Woods Discuss Their Religious Horror film, Courting Hugh Grant, Sequels & More [The Discourse Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo attempts to make it to higher ground while discussing “Elevation.” The film follows a single father and two women who attempt a rescue mission in a post-apocalyptic world filled with alien monsters. The George Nolfi (“The Banker,” “The Adjustment Bureau”) film stars Anthony Mackie, Morena Baccarin, Maddie Hasson, Danny Boyd Jr., and more. 

Continue reading ‘Elevation’: Anthony Mackie & Morena Baccarin Discuss Their Post-Apocalyptic Thriller, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ & More [The Discourse Podcast] at The Playlist.

In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo goes deep undercover while discussing “Lioness.” The Taylor Sheridan-created Paramount+ series follows a CIA operative who leads a top-secret team meant to infiltrate and execute the most dangerous targets around the world. The tense, action-packed series stars Zoe Saldana, Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Kelly, Genesis Rodriguez, and more. 

Continue reading ‘Lioness’: Michael Kelly Talks Season 2 Of The CIA Drama, ‘The Penguin’, ‘G.I. Joe’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo has a crisis of faith while discussing Focus Features‘ “Conclave.” The film follows a Cardinal tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope when he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church. The Edward Berger (“All Quiet on the Western Front”) film stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini, Carlos Diehz, and more. 

Continue reading ‘Conclave’: John Lithgow Talks About His Catholic Thriller, ‘The Old Man’ & More [The Discourse Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of ⁠Bingeworthy⁠, our TV and streaming podcast host, Mike DeAngelo, ignores all training and ethics when discussing “Shrinking.” The Apple TV+ series follows a grieving therapist who decides to “Jimmy” his way into his patients’ lives. The hilarious and heartfelt series stars Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie, Ted McGinley, Christa Miller, and more. 

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Joining Bingeworthy to discuss season 2 of the hit comedy series are two of the show’s co-creators and producers, Jason Segel (“How I Met Your Mother,” “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “Winning Time”) and Bill Lawrence (“Ted Lasso,” “Scrubs,” “Bad Monkey”).

Continue reading ‘Shrinking’: Jason Segel & Bill Lawrence Discuss Their Heartfelt Season 2 Comedy, Working with Harrison Ford, ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s additional episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo makes sure not to step over “the line” while discussing “Teacup.” The Peacock series follows a group of neighbors who must put aside their differences and unite in the face of a mysterious and deadly threat. The horrific mystery series stars Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, Rob Morgan, Chaske Spencer, Boris McGiver, and more. 

Continue reading ‘Teacup’: Yvonne Strahovski Discusses Producing Her New Horror Series, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Final Season, ‘The Tomorrow War 2’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo is putting out a hit on other shows to discuss “Tulsa King.” The Paramount+ series follows a former Mafia capo exiled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he builds a new criminal empire with a group of unlikely misfits. The crime dramedy series stars Sylvester Stallone, Andrea Savage, Martin Starr, Garrett Hedlund, Jay Will, Frank Grillo, and more. 

Continue reading ‘Tulsa King’: Terence Winter Discusses Quitting & Returning To The Hit Crime Series, ‘Gotham P.D.’, ‘Tulsa King’ Spin-Offs & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo is bitten by the latest Stephen King adaptation, “Salem’s Lot.” The vampire film follows an author who returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot, hoping to find inspiration for his next novel, only to uncover that a bloodthirsty vampire is terrorizing the town. The Gary Dauberman (“Annabelle Comes Home”) film stars Lewis Pullman, Mackenzie Leigh, Bill Camp, Spencer Treat Clark, Alfre Woodard and more. 

Continue reading ‘Salem’s Lot’: Lewis Pullman & Makenzie Leigh Talk About Their Stephen King Horror Remake, ‘Thunderbolts*’, & More [The Discourse Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo has no words to describe the apocalyptic thriller “Azrael.” The film takes place in a silent world where a devout matriarchal society relentlessly pursues a young woman, Azrael, who has escaped their captivity. Once recaptured, she faces a grim fate—destined to be sacrificed to an ancient force lurking in the wilderness. The E.L. Katz (“Teacup”) film stars Samara Weaving, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Katarina Unt, and more. 

Continue reading ‘Azrael’: Samara Weaving Talks About Her Apocalyptic Thriller, ‘Ready Or Not 2’, & More [The Discourse Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo is on a mission to discuss “The Old Man.” The FX and Hulu series follows a retired former spy who is hiding from the agency that once employed him; his life is suddenly upended by a man he hasn’t seen in thirty years. The spy series stars Jeff Bridges, Amy Brenneman, John Lithgow, Alia Shawkat, Bill Heck, and more. 

Continue reading ‘The Old Man’: Jeff Bridges & Amy Brenneman Discuss Their Spy Drama, ‘Tron: Ares’, ‘Heat’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo goes back in time over and over again to discuss the sci-fi indie “Omni Loop.” The film follows a woman who lives the same week over and over in order to try to save her own life. The Bernardo Britto-directed (known for “Los Espookys”) film stars Mary-Louise Parker, Ayo Edebiri, Hannah Pearl Utt, Chris Witaske, and more. 

READ MORE: 2024 Fall Film Preview: 50 Movies To Watch

The film’s stars, Mary-Louise Parker and Ayo Edebiri, join the podcast to discuss their roles in the existential time travel film.

Continue reading ‘Omni Loop’: Ayo Edebiri & Mary-Louise Parker On Their Time Loop Drama, ‘The Bear’ Season 4, A Failed ‘Weeds’ Revival & More [The Discourse Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo pops in his earbuds and hits the audiobooks to discuss the Audible Original, “The Best Man’s Ghostwriter.” The audible original podcast follows a speechwriter who makes a living ghostwriting best-man speeches and gets entangled in the often ridiculous world of male friendship. The Audible Original stars Glen Powell, Nicholas Braun, Ashley Park, D’Arcy Carden, Lance Bass, Lukas Gage, Alex Wolff, Debra Messing, George Takei, Jack McBrayer, Nicole Byer, Jason Mantzoukas, and more. 

Continue reading Glen Powell Talks Audible Original Comedy Podcast ‘The Best Man’s Ghostwriter,’ Superhero Roles, ‘Twisters’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.

Jeremy Saulnier is one of the most exciting filmmakers working today. Unfortunately, it’s been quite a while since we’ve seen some of his work. Thankfully, that’s about to change as Netflix readies the release of his latest feature, “Rebel Ridge.” But it wasn’t smooth sailing to get to this point. And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast, we talk to Saulnier about the long journey it took for “Rebel Ridge” to get released.

Continue reading Jeremy Saulnier Talks The Long Journey To Bring ‘Rebel Ridge’ To Screens, People’s Love Of ‘Green Room’ & More [The Playlist Podcast] at The Playlist.

Welcome back to Deep Focus. In this week’s episode, host Rodrigo Perez, also the Editor-in-Chief of The Playlist, talks to Michael Sarnoski, the writer and director of “A Quiet Place: Day One,” which is now available to rent or buy digitally from Paramount Home Entertainment. The film will also hit Paramount+ on August 27.

READ MORE: 2024 Fall Film Preview: 50 Movies To Watch

As you probably know, Sarnoski launched his career with the quiet and delicate indie “Pig,” which featured a beautifully nuanced performance from Nicolas Cage.

Continue reading ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’: Michael Sarnoski Talks Subverting Blockbusters, Potential Sequels & His ‘Robin Hood’ Movie With Hugh Jackman at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo uncovers a new monster in “Cuckoo.” The film follows a 17-year-old girl forced to move with her family to a European resort where things are not what they seem. The Tilman Singer (“Luz”) film stars Hunter Shafer, Marton Csokas, Dan Stevens, Jessica Henwick and more. 

READ MORE: ‘Cuckoo’ Review: Hunter Schafer Thriller That’s For The Birds

Dan Stevens joins the podcast to discuss his role as the sinister Herr König, the owner of the mysterious resort.

Continue reading ‘Cuckoo’: Dan Stevens Talks New Horror, Supposed Marvel Casting, ‘Zero Day’ With Robert De Niro & More [The Discourse Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo hits the books to discuss “Lessons in Chemistry.” Set in the 1950s, The Apple TV+ series follows Elizabeth Zott and her dream of being a chemist, which is put on hold when she finds herself pregnant, alone, and fired from her lab. The Emmy-nominated limited series stars Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman, Alice Halsey, Rainn Wilson, Aja Naomi King, Beau Bridges, and more.

Continue reading ‘Lessons in Chemistry’: Brie Larson Talks the Emmy Nominated Series, Marvel Secrets, & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo powers up to discuss “The Umbrella Academy.” The Netflix series follows a group of former child superheroes that must reluctantly reunite again and again to save the world. The final season stars Elliot Page, Robert Sheehan, Tom Hooper, Nick Offerman, David Cross, Megan Mullally, and more.

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Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the superhero series is one of the show’s stars, Robert Sheehan, who plays Klaus.

Continue reading ‘The Umbrella Academy’: Robert Sheehan Talks Final Season Of The Superhero Series, ’Red Sonja,’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo bonds with bots while discussing “Sunny.” The Apple TV+ series follows Suzie, an American woman in future Japan, and Sunny, a domestic robot, as they uncover the dark truth behind her husband and son’s recent mysterious plane crash disappearance. The show stars Rashida Jones, Joanna Sotomura, Judy Ongg, Hidetoshi Nishijima, and more.

Continue reading ‘Sunny’: Rashida Jones Talks Her Retro-Futuristic Sci-Fi Drama, A Potential ‘Parks & Recreation’ Reunion & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo practices his high kicks while discussing “Cobra Kai.” The hit Netflix series follows “The Karate Kid” characters Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso. Their rivalry is reignited over 30 years after their paths crossed in the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, sweeping a new group of karate-kicking youngsters into the drama.

Continue reading ‘Cobra Kai’: Showrunners Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, & Hayden Schlossberg Talk Season 6 Part 1 Spoilers, Potential Spin-offs & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.

It’s that time of year again—San Diego Comic-Con! It’s the time when the West Coast becomes nerd Mecca, and studios trot out their best projects to help create some hype. In this episode of The Playlist Podcast, we discuss the upcoming event and what we might expect to be announced. And yes, a lot of the discussion centers are Marvel Studios.

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Let’s not bury the lede here—Marvel is the big name for this year’s SDCC.

Continue reading San Diego Comic-Con Preview: Marvel Is Expected To Dominate This Year’s Event [The Playlist Podcast] at The Playlist.

In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo, keeping with the trend, ponders the Roman Empire while discussing “Those About to Die.” The Peacock series follows the many types of people who entertained the masses in the Roman Empire —from Emperors, criminals, the wealthy and powerful, down to the lowly horse wranglers. The show stars Anthony Hopkins, Iwan Rheon, Jojo Macari, Sara Martins, and more.

Continue reading ‘Those About to Die’: Roland Emmerich Talks the Roman Empire Series, Disaster Films & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.

Released almost 30 years ago, “Twister” has stood the test of time to be a favorite among film fans. Now, decades later, we finally get a sequel to the original, titled “Twisters.” And filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung has joined The Playlist Podcast to talk about it.

For those not familiar with Chung, the filmmaker really broke out thanks to his work on the film, “Minari,” which won a slew of awards after its release.

Continue reading ‘Twisters’: Director Lee Isaac Chung Talks Making The Leap To Blockbusters, Raising The Stakes & His Love Of ‘Star Wars’ [The Playlist Podcast] at The Playlist.

In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo finds redemption in “The Convert.” The film follows a preacher sent to British-occupied New Zealand in the 1830s and caught up in the middle of a Maori tribal war. The Lee Tamahori (“Mulholland Falls,” “Along Came a Spider,” “The Devil’s Double”) film stars Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Jacqueline McKenzie, Lawrence Makoare, Antonio Te Maioha, and more. 

Continue reading ‘The Convert’: Guy Pearce Talks About His Latest Film, ‘Memento,’ ‘The Proposition’ & More [The Discourse Podcast] at The Playlist.