We bring you the most in-depth takes on the week in streaming news, including insider tips of services like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube TV, Sling TV, & More.
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Join cousins Brandon & Lorin as they riff and rant on the latest, greatest, and sometimes worst TV & film in the peak (?) entertainment era.
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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.…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Brandon & Lorin tackle the season three premiere of HBO's Industry and recap the middling installment of Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Brandon & Lorin review their favorite titles from the last three months and look ahead at their most-anticipated titles in April, May, and June.
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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…
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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.
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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.…
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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. Listen to new episodes of It's A Streamable Life biweekly on Wednesdays.
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For Black History Month, we discuss an article from The Guardian that explores why more films from white directors don't interrogate whiteness. Elsewhere we review the Grammys, Super Bowl Sunday, and the death of Peak TV. Plus our thoughts on Prime Video's Mr. & Mrs. Smith and HBO's True Detective: Night Country.…
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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.…
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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.
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#AStreamableLife Awards
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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American Horrible Story
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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.
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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.
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Brandon and Lorin explore legality versus ethics amidst the fallout over filming despite of the writer's strike.
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It's Oscar Season?
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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.
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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.…
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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.…
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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 str…
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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.
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Q2 Review: New Threads, Same Threats
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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. Notice: Due to issues beyond our control, some audio is hard to understand.
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Black Mirror Matters
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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.…
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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.…
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In this bonus episode, the second day of the ATX TV Festival is recapped with a screening of Freevee's Primo, a Q&A with a mystery guest, a discussion on AI the industry, and the low down on the upcoming investigative novel Burn It Down. Also, check out interviews with the stars of Freeform's second season of Cruel Summer set to debut on June 5. An…
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In this bonus episode, Lorin wraps up his first day of Season 12 of the ATX TV Festival in Austin. TV Camp for Grownups' commenced with a "Women of Outlander" panel, an exclusive red carpet event, and the opening night world premiere of FX's Justified: City Primeval revival series. *Apologies in advance for the background noise during the interview…
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The season six finale finds Brandon and Lorin discussing the worst on-screen mothers.
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This week Brandon and Lorin dive into the WGA’s strike and what it could mean for viewers. We also return to the world of Yellowjackets.
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Brandon and Lorin recap the massive event that is CinemaCon as we prepare for a return to theaters this summer. We also discuss the season finale of Perry Mason and revisit the life and legacy of Jerry Springer.
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Tribeca Film Festival Preview
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This week we preview the Tribeca Film Festival that is set for mid-June. Elsewhere we continue our religion-themed film series for Dollar Bin Theatre. And, recap the latest episodes our weekly watches in Streams of the Week.
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Dream On, Streamer
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This week, Brand and Lorin discuss the recipe for the ideal streaming service user interface. We compare our notes with those listed in a report from Variety last week, where industry creatives pinpointed what they hate the most about their favorite streamers. For Dollar Bin Theatre, Brandon recaps the Mark Wahlberg film, "Father Stu" while Lorin …
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Top That
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This week, Brandon and Lorin review The Hollywood Reporter's "50 Best Films of the 21st Century (So Far)." They compare which ones they have seen (Brandon's a LOT to Lorin's mere seven) and discuss the list's top ten. Elsewhere they recap the latest episodes of Perry Mason and Yellowjackets and add two more films to this week's Dollar Bill Theatre.…
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This week Brandon and Lorin start their second set of "Write a Theme" film reviews. This month the focus turns to religious-themed movies. Lorin reviews Netflix's "Johnny," a film honoring the life of the late Polish priest Jan Kaczkowski. And Brandon recaps the 2019 family drama, "Breakthrough" starring Chrissy Metz and Topher Grace. Elsewhere we …
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Brandon and Lorin return to the wilderness recapping the season two premiere of SHOWTIME's hit thriller series, Yellowjackets. The twisted tale of survival then and now reunites us with our four core characters - Shauna, Taissa, Natalie, and Misty - while introducing us to some new characters from the past and present. Elsewhere Brandon details his…
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Q1 Review
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We bid March adieu with our Q1 review and prepare for the upcoming titles in April, May, and June. Elsewhere we recap "Chapter Ten" of Perry Mason. #TLOU #PokerFace #AllCreaturesGreatAndSmall #AmericanAuto #CunkonEarth #HisDarkMaterials #Gannibal #AQOTWF #CreedIII #MyYearofDicks #TriangleofSadness #FireofLove #TheMenu #DecisiontoLeave…
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And the Bagel Goes to...
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Brandon and Lorin recap the 95th Academy Awards marking the end of an exceptionally emotional awards season. After last year's tumultuous telecast, the Oscars seemed to return to what was important: the art of film. Indie darling "Everything Everywhere All At Once" completed its Cinderella story with record-breaking wins, followed by Netflix's anti…
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The penultimate episode before the Oscars recaps the winners of the Screen Actor's Guild and Independent Spirit Awards. Both telecasts highlight a new trend: award shows streaming online. Elsewhere we start Women's History Month with a discussion on the gradual shift to non-gendered categories.
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Today's episode introduces a new segment to our Feature Presentation: "I Want You to Write...a Theme." Brandon and Lorin select films/shows all with similar themes and do a deep dive into their makeup. The duo discusses what the projects have in common, what makes them different, and how these differences may subvert a particular genre or thematic …
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