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Film reviews, streaming picks, and editorial from Brian and Korie.

Outlander — Season 8
A love story that began in 18th-century Scotland ends here. 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Time travel, the Jacobite Rising, and a romance built to outlast centuries.
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For All Mankind — Season 5
The Space Race never ended. Apple TV’s most ambitious drama returns for its fifth and final season.
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The Madison
Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell leave New York for Montana's Madison River Valley. Sheridan's biggest debut ever.
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Shrinking — Season 3
Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams. The warmest, funniest show on television right now. Don't wait.
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Marshals
Grittier and more ambitious than the premise suggests. Stick with it past episode two.
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Marshals — Season 1 (Paramount+)

Outlander — The Final Season (Starz)
Outlander Season 8 review — the final season of Diana Gabaldon's epic time-travel romance earns a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Brian and Korie on why this show is a thousand years of television.

Shrinking — Season 3 (Apple TV+)

The Madison — Season 1 (Paramount+)

For All Mankind — Season 5 (Apple TV+)
Few shows on television have the structural audacity of For All Mankind. Each season leaps a decade forward, resetting the chessboard while keeping the emotional stakes of its long-running characters intact. Season 5 is no different — showrunner Ronald D. Moore and his team have once again redrawn the geopolitical map of their alternate Earth, and the results are staggering. The production design alone earns every dollar of Apple's investment, blending period-accurate hardware with technology that never quite was.

Watchlist: EPIC, Shrinking, and War Machine
This week's must-see streaming releases include a revelatory Elvis Presley documentary, a stellar character-driven series, and a simple yet satisfying sci-fi thriller. Find out what's worth your time on streaming this week. From the humanizing footage of Elvis Presley in EPIC to the award-winning performances in Shrinking, we've got you covered.

On the Screen: Where Sci-Fi Delivers and Spinoffs Miss
This week, we're navigating the uneven terrain of prestige television attempting to expand a universe, the surprising triumph of a revitalized sci-fi franchise, and a masterclass performance hampered by curious craft choices. The results prove that even with ample resources, intent doesn't always equal impact.

Fresh Picks: Elvis Rehearsals, McCartney's Run, and One Major Misstep
This week, I dove into a surprising Elvis documentary, explored a new Paul McCartney doc, and encountered a star-studded film that utterly lost its way. Join me for a look at the hits and misses you need to know about.

Watchlist: Badlands, Blue Moon, and For All Mankind
This week, I'm taking a closer look at the cinematography of three distinct projects: Badlands, Blue Moon, and For All Mankind. From the alien landscapes of Badlands to the character-driven drama of Blue Moon, and the sci-fi exploration of For All Mankind, each offers a unique perspective on the art of cinematography. Here's what caught my eye — and what didn't.

Oblath’s Cafe S03E01 — Road House, Practical Stunts & the Film Lab
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The Professor, Josh, and Korie broadcast from Oblath's Cafe on Valentino Place — just outside the Paramount Studios gate — where old Hollywood used to gather. Time-traveling film discussion covering industry news, reviews, deep cuts, and behind-the-scenes stories from someone who was actually there.
