It's A Streamable Life

This week, Brandon & Lorin break down the season two finale of HBO's The Last of Us. Following the universal praise for its first entry, the second may have been as divisive as the second game. Elsewhere, we discuss headlines from TV upfronts.

This week we're all about the movies as Brandon & Lorin discuss y'all's president's plan to save Hollywood with tarifs. In addition to tariff talk, we circumvent anticipated films of the year, what's happening at Cannes and review Coogler's Sinners, Marvel's Thunderbolts*, and the crime heist classic, Heat.

Brandon & Lorin digest the first two episodes of HBO's The Last of Us. The critically acclaimed second season finds Joel and Ellie at a crossroads just as a new threat rises. Later, the two review Justin Kurzel's The Order starring Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult, and Lorin speaks briefly on Andor season two.

This week, Brandon & Lorin wrap with our Q1 Review, discussing our favorite TV and film titles of the last three months. We also look ahead to our anticipated titles through April, May, and June.

Brandon & Lorin discuss the year's Best Picture Winner, Anora. Starring Mikey Madison, the film follows a young sex worker's whirlwind romance with a wealthy stranger. Is the praise and acclaim deserved? Elsewhere they review Sing Sing and Queer.

Brandon & Lorin return to the TV world with Disney+'s Daredevil: Born Again. A decade after Marvel and Netflix released the groundbreaking series, we return to Hell's Kitchen for a new 9-episode season. Elsewhere we recap Apple TV+'s Severance ahead of the season two finale.

Brandon and Lorin recap the 97th Academy Awards. The Oscars aired on Sunday, March 2 on ABC with host Conan O'Brien. The annual ceremony marks the end of the current awards season.

We cover the films abuzz at this year's Sundance Film Festival and preview the Oscar nominations ahead of the ceremony on March 2.

Brandon and Lorin digest the first three episodes of Apple TV's Severance. After a three-year hiatus, the psychological thriller returns for more mysteries hidden in the walls of Lumon. We also chat about Netflix's 2025 slate of content.

In place of the delayed Oscar nominations, Brandon & Lorin discuss the film nominations for the Screen Actors Guild and BAFTA Awards. Later, they chat about the movies they've watched lately.

The cousins return for a new year and a new episdoe format. Each month a single episdoe will be devoted to TV, while the other focuses on film. This week, current watcher Brandon talks about his initial thoughts of Apple TV+'s Severance ahead of the season two premiere (Jan. 17). Elsewhere, the two share favorite comfort shows and prep calendars with the Q1 TV preview.

Brandon & Lorin close the year with the second annual Streamable Awards. Learn as they rank the year's favorite movies, shows, and moments in entertainment. They also review the Golden Globes nominations.

What are you thankful for in our current entertainment landscape? Certain TV or movie tropes? Certain creatives or directors? Networks or channels? And what things are you tired of? Influencers? Reboots? Brandon and Lorin discuss what they enjoy in the post-peak entertainment era.

This week Brandon & Lorin recap and review HBO's The Penguin. The riveting comic book series based inside Matt Reeves' Batman universe came to a tragically triumphant conclusion. Elsewhere, Brandon finished HBO's A Brilliant Friend while Lorin finished a lot.

Brandon & Lorin celebrate pop culture, TV, and film with milestone anniversaries for their birthday month. Elsewhere they discuss the latest episodes of TV's best series, HBO's The Penguin, and review Hulu's Black horror film, Mr. Crocket.

This week B&L bid farewell to summer and prep for the fall streaming season + thoughts on Rolling Stones’ Top 100 TV Episodes of All Time.

Brandon & Lorin recap the 76th Annual Emmys which saw FX's Shogun and The Bear break records in their respective categories. Lorin reviews Civil War & Rebel Ridge, while Brandon swears off love with a recap of Netflix's Worst Ex Ever. And speaking of the worst, we debrief the latest in the downfall of Sean Combs.

B&L recap the end of Paramount Plus's phenomenal series, Evil, as it was canceled after four seasons. We take a trip down memory lane recounting our favorite moments from the uniquely spectacular show from the minds of Robert King and Michelle King.

Brandon & Lorin tackle the season three premiere of HBO's Industry and recap the middling installment of Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries.

This week Brandon & Lorin discuss the House of the Dragon S2 finale along with the latest news from this year's Comic-Con, the Olympics, #HarrisWalz2024, and why folks are tired of waiting for their TV.

Brandon & Lorin go back to the future with a review of Netflix's mega-hit "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F." The third sequel in the franchise, we weigh the modern take of the Eddie Murphy action-comedy with its original. Later, we recap Evil & House of the Dragon, plus discuss the Emmy nominations.

Brandon & Lorin recap their favorite titles since April and list their most-anticipated movies and series for the summer. Elsewhere, they recap this season of AMC's Interview with the Vampire and the latest episodes of HBO's House of the Dragon.

This Black Music Month, Brandon & Lorin review Max's STAX: Soulville U.S.A. The four-part docuseries chronicles the trailblazing record label that put Memphis Soul on the map. We also review the latest episode of Evil and the season two premiere of House of the Dragon.

It's Pride Month and Lorin & Brandon celebrate queer cinema with a review of 2023's Femme starring Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and George MacKay. Elsewhere they recap the latest in NBA/WNBA news and discuss the splendid horror of AMC's Interview with the Vampire and Paramount Plus's Evil.

The tide has turned in the streaming wars, presenting the next frontier of peak television: cable. Brandon and Lorin discuss the full-circle moment the industry is experiencing as traditional cable gets rebooted for a new generation.

This week we discuss Jerry Seinfeld's comments regarding TV comedy, the NBA playoffs, and the beef heard all around the world. Oh, Vee Ho!

April showers bring May flowers as Brandon and Lorin review TV and film with the theme of growth or rebirth. Elsewhere they discuss the beginning of the NBA playoffs and give their two cents on the premiere episode of HBO's The Sympathizer.

Brandon & Lorin review their favorite titles from the last three months and look ahead at their most-anticipated titles in April, May, and June.

This final week of March, Brandon & Lorin review and discuss the ID Channel's docuseries "Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV." The four-part doc revisits the initial peak of Nickelodeon's success and the harrowing experience child stars experienced behind the slime. Elsewhere we do a quick recap of the Oscars and bring back Trailer Things as we prepare for summer TV.

Lorin and Brandon make their predictions for the 96th Oscars and discuss FX's new series, Shógun. Elsewhere, they review the latest in headlines, including the death of DEI.

This week Brandon and Lorin discuss what's wrong with the modern biopic. While many win at the box office (One Love about Bob Marley being the most recent example), most sacrifice good, honest examinations for mass appeal. Later, we touch on the True Detective: Night Country finale *spoilers* and rap about the latest award season chatter.

In our latest episode, Brandon reviewed D. Smith's Sundance doc Kokomo City, centering on the lives of four Black transwomen sex workers. Kokomo City is currently streaming on Paramount Plus.

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This week we dive into the 2023 Emmys. After being delayed by last year's writers' strike, the 75th annual ceremony celebrated the TV of yesteryear while honoring the four same shows for a timely three-hour program. Elsewhere, we examine this year's Oscar nominations and recap HBO's first two episodes of True Detective: Night Country.

Your favorite cousins return with a new season and look for the new year. We set it off with a recap of the Golden Globes and prepare for award season. Next, we list our most-anticipated titles for the first quarter. Finally, we discuss what we're watching with Streams of the Week.

Brandon and Lorin recap this year in entertainment with the inaugural Streamable Life Awards. Through nine categories, we will discuss our favorite moments, people, and things in TV and Film.

Brandon and Lorin continue the pod's Blindspots feature with the 2020 film, Shirley, starring Elisabeth Moss. Elsewhere they discuss the latest in headlines, including the litany of civil suits being issued against high-profile personalities.

This week Brandon guides Lorin through Blindspots, a new segment highlighting a film that may not get just due. This week's subject is Shane Black's 2016 buddy cop comedy, "The Nice Guys," starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling.

This week Brandon & Lorin get into the undead spirit and discuss their favorite Halloween things. They touch on movies, memories, and treats. Elsewhere they delve into the Gotham Award nominations and grant an MCU actor Loser of the Week. RIP Chandler Bing.

This week Brandon and Lorin conduct a retrospective of Ryan Murphy's anthology series American Horror Story; its humble beginnings, recent decline, and permanent fixture in pop culture. Free Palestine.

As September and the writers' strike end, Brandon and Lorin review their favorite TV and movies from the last three months. Elsewhere they bid a heartfelt farewell to the four shitheads of Reservation Digs.

Brandon and Lorin explore legality versus ethics amidst the fallout over filming despite of the writer's strike.

With the Emmys pushed to early 2024, the latest film release updates suggest studios are planning an early launch into Oscar season. We discuss which movies we think have a chance at Academy gold.

After years of streaming pricing bliss, the inevitable has occurred. Streaming costs the same or more than basic cable. Brandon and Lorin discuss how this will change the future of television in the midst of the dual strike. We also talk Rez Dogs and the multiple sports-related headlines of the past week.

In this week's episode, Brandon and Lorin cover a litany of headlines, premieres, and returning series. Brandon reviews Oppenheimer while Lorin gives his two cents on The Horror of Dolores Roach and HBO's true crime series, The Last Call. Plus our takes on the return of Hulu's Reservation Dogs and HBO's Winning Time.

Lorin sits with co-creator and star of Hulu's comedy series This Fool, Chris Estrada. Debuting in August of 2022, the comedy series follows Estrada's Julio navigating life in his native South Central LA neighborhood. The second season of This Fool premieres Friday, July 28 only on Hulu. Disclaimer: This was recorded in June before the SAG-AFTRA strike.

This week Brandon and Lorin explore the winners of the Cannes, Tribeca, and American Black Film Festivals, and what the future film season will look like during the SAG-AFTRA strike. Plus Comic-Con '23, the Emmy nominations, and winners and losers of the week.

This week's episode has our Q2 review, listing our favorite shows and movies of the last three months. Plus we dive into a big mash of headlines, including some new Threads and the same ol' American threats.

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Brandon and Lorin are back recapping the sixth season of Netflix's science fiction thriller series, Black Mirror. We discuss our favorite episodes out of the newest slate. Along the way, we touch on some of our favorite LGBTQ+ films and wrap with our newly formatted Streams of the Week including the season two premiere of FX (on Hulu's) The Bear.

We're celebrating 200 episodes of It's A Streamable Life Podcast with a rundown of the things we streamed during our break. From Max's Donna Summer documentary to the premiere of the idle The Idol. We also give our thoughts on Showtime's second season of Yellowjackets and the latest on the WGA strike.