Streamed & Screened: Movie and TV Reviews and Interviews
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
A podcast about movies and TV, hosted by Bruce Miller , the retired editor for the Sioux City Journal , who continues to report on Hollywood, movies, television and streaming programs as he has for more than 40 years. Get Bruce's insights and enjoy interviews with directors, stars and experts. Co-hosted by Terry Lipshetz , managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises.
Episodes
- Attending theater in New York offers a different experience
You can often see Broadway shows near home, without traveling to New York. But the experience isn't quite the same. From the intimate theater settings to the more permanent sets to the opportunity to see Hollywood's stars trying something…
- Get to know international soccer stars through 'Destination World Cup'
Sports programming can go beyond the games. Shows like HBO's NFL series "Hard Knocks" and the recent Netflix ice dancing show "Glitter & Gold" tell compelling stories. With the World Cup coming into view, Tubi has entered the sports do…
- John Krasinksi brings his Jack Ryan to theaters. Hear from the star!
"James Bond" is the longest-running and most successful spy film series, with 25 movies released by Eon Productions since 1962. "Mission: Impossible" doesn't have quite as many films with eight to date, but you also have the long-running 1…
- Independent films like ‘Neglected’ can open doors
This episode of Streamed & Screened features interviews with David Lipper and Elena Sanchez about the independent film “Neglected.” Lipper discusses his multifaceted role in writing, directing, producing, and acting in the movie. Co-star S…
- Summer isn’t just for movies. Do we have a ‘Beef’ with what’s streaming, or is it pure ‘Euphoria’?
The Streamed & Screened podcast reviews current streaming television, highlighting new releases like Richard Gadd's "Half Man," new seasons of "Beef" and "Running Point," and discusses spinoffs such as "Dutton Ranch" and "Star City." Hosts…
- Summer blockbuster movie season is almost here. These are films to watch
The episode discusses upcoming summer blockbuster movies such as "Michael," "The Devil Wears Prada 2," "Toy Story 5," "Avengers: Doomsday," "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," "Supergirl," "The Odyssey," "Disclosure Day," "Masters of the Universe…
- Horror on Tubi, a new 'Beef' and a shift change at 'The Pitt'
The episode reviews the Tubi horror film "Hive" starring Xochitl Gomez and Aaron Dominguez, discusses new streaming shows like HBO's "Half Man" and Netflix's "The Way Home," and previews the "Beef" anthology and the season two finale of "T…
- 'The Testaments' brings viewers back to Gilead. Is it too soon?
This episode reviews Hulu's "The Testaments," a spinoff set years after "The Handmaid's Tale," focusing on new characters and featuring interviews with cast members Mattea Conforti and Rowan Blanchard. Co-host Terry Lipshetz also shares re…
- 'For All Mankind' continues to expand on an alternate history
Have you ever wondered how differently your life might have been had you made a different decision? AppleTV+ continues to offer an alternative to the 1960s space race, had the Soviets landed on the moon first through "For All Mankind," now…
- 'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom. Hear from one of the stars
Co-host Bruce Miller has been binging a lot of TV. He has seen the final episodes of "The Pitt" and shares that it will be an emotional ride to the end. He's seen "The Comeback" and the new show from Steve Carell, "Rooster," which doesn't…
- Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career
The Oscars are in the rearview mirror, which gives us an opportunity to turn our attention back to television and streaming programs. There has been a lot of talk about "Love Story," the latest from Ryan Murphy that focuses on the relation…
- 'One Battle After Another' wins big and more highlights from the Oscars
"One Battle After Another" had a big night at the 98th Academy Awards, collecting six Oscars, including the big three for Paul Thomas Anderson: Best picture, best director and best adapted screenplay. But there were plenty of other highlig…
- 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' are Oscar favorites. Which will win the night?
"Sinners" set the record for most Oscar nominations with 16. "One Battle After Another" isn't far behind with 13. "One Battle" was considered the early favorite for many awards, but "Sinners" has been coming on strong during awards season.…
- 'DTF St. Louis,' 'Scrubs' and plenty more to keep you occupied
Gone are the days of just the fall and spring seasons. A constant release of programs has continued. "Bridgerton" is back with the second half of its fourth season on Netlfix. Co-host Bruce Miller discusses recent conversations he had with…
- Olympics provided drama during a break from movies and streaming
This podcast is normally a place to talk movies and streaming shows, but the Olympics provided their own form of drama during the two weeks of the Games that just concluded. You had the 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin falling short of gold. There…
- 'Kissing Is the Easy Part' is the latest Tubi rom-com
Tubi may not have the same name recognition as Netflix or Hulu, but the streamer continues to offer original content, with several recent programs targeting younger viewers. That's the case with "Kissing Is the Easy Part," an adaptation of…
- The good and bad of 'Melania' and the return of 'Dracula'
"Melania" is less traditional documentary and more brand rollout, much like what you'd get at a fashion show. While the movie takes a guarded approach and doesn't get too deep into First Lady Melania Trump's backstory, there is still somet…
- 'The Beauty' places focus on our fascination with looks
What lengths will you go to maintain good looks? That's central to the plot of Ryan Murphy's new series "The Beauty" on FX and Hulu. The body horror series looks at how a treatment known as "the Beauty" is spreading as a sexually transmitt…
- Breaking down the winners and losers from the Oscar nominations
If there's one recurring theme each year, it's to expect the unexpected. "Sinners" earned a record 16 nominations for the 98th Academy Awards. And then there was the blockbuster "Wicked: For Good," which was shut out. It was a day of extre…
- Chasing popularity: New teen movie takes on a classic theme
High school popularity has long fueled storylines in teen and coming-of-age movies. Classics like "The Breakfast Club," "Weird Science" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" from John Hughes, as well as recent films like "Napoleon Dynamite," all…
- ABC's 'Abbott Elementary' continues to shine in an era of streaming
The Golden Globes honor both film and television, but network TV shows have largely been excluded from major awards in recent years. "Abbott Elementary" remains a rare network contender versus streaming giants like HBO, Netflix and Apple T…
- The end of 'Stranger Things' and catching up with Ginnifer Goodwin of 'Zootopia 2"
Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz are back for another season of Streamed & Screened, and the pair waste no time diving into some of the biggest topics. There is a bit of controversy surrounding "Song Sung Blue." "Stranger Thing…
- Ranking the best movies and TV shows of 2025
We've reached the end of the year, and with 2026 coming into view, now is the perfect time to review the best of the best from 2025. In this week's episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz share their favorite movies and televisio…
- Discussing Rob Reiner's legacy and chatting with the stars of 'Song Sung Blue'
Rob Reiner's tragic death marks the end of a remarkable career that brought us beloved films from "This is Spinal Tap" to "Stand by Me" to "The Princess Bride" to "A Few Good Men," just to name a few. And of course, beyond filmmaking, Rein…
- Golden Globe nominations arrive and hear from the stars of 'Percy Jackson'
What stories do the 2026 Golden Globe nominations tell? "Wicked: For Good" couldn't get a nomination for best motion picture-musical or comedy. Timothée Chalamet might be an Oscar favorite for his performance in "Marty Supreme." Ros…
- 'Sentimental Value' the sleeper hit we need. Hear from director Joachim Trier
Studios love to hold movies back until the end of the year to sneak into awards conversations. "Song Sung Blue" with Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, along with "Marty Supreme" starring Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow, are among…
- 'Sidelined 2: Intercepted' extends rom-com into franchise territory
Tubi is the latest streaming service to find its niche in original programming. After the success of "Sidelined: The QB and Me" in 2024, director Justin Wu was back at it with "Sidelined 2: Intercepted." Is a "Sidelined 3" in the works? Co…
- 'Wicked,' 'Predator' getting movie fans back into theaters
One of the most anticipated sequels of the year is here with "Wicked: For Good," and the film did not disappoint, earning an opening weekend of $150,000,000 at the box office. Co-host Bruce Miller had the opportunity to see the film before…
- 'Wicked' returns, Jason Clarke talks 'Murdaugh' and 'Stranger Things' is on the horizon
If you're looking for something to watch, whether on TV or in the theater, the options are quickly increasing. Legendary documentarian Ken Burns is back with his latest series for PBS: "The American Revolution." One of the biggest movies o…
- Can 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere' deliver an Oscar?
We do apoligize for our brief interuption, but Streamed & Screened is back! After a brief hiatus due to a medical emergency, Br We do apologize for our brief interruption, but Streamed & Screened is back! After a brief hiatus due t…
- Breaking down the Primetime Emmy Awards
"The Studio" crushed the competition in comedies. "The Pitt" played spoiler to "Severance" in dramas. "Adolescence," as expected, took the top prizes in limited series. But there were plenty of surprises along the way as well as Nate Barga…
- 'Alien: Earth' gives David Rysdahl another chance to shine
David Rysdahl has been busy the past few years, but you might not have noticed if you weren't paying attention. That's not to say his roles have been forgettable — quite the opposite. Rather, Rysdahl has had impactful roles in…
- 'Adolescence,' 'Severance' and 'The Studio' look to dominate Emmy Awards
There are plenty of familiar contenders for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards (Sept. 14, 8 p.m. EDT, CBS), but a bunch of newcomers could take top prizes. "Severance," "The Bear," "The White Lotus" and "Hacks" all have been nominated in the p…
- 'The Paper' brings 'The Office' into world of journalism
"The Office" became one of the most beloved series of the early 2000s, and while Steve Carell isn't reprising his Michael Scott character, the show gets new life in a way with "The Paper." In this spinoff film, Domhnall Gleeson plays Ned S…
- Fall movies come into focus as summer winds down
There have been a number of big summer movies like "F1: The Movie," "Superman" and "Jurrassic World: Rebirth." But these popcorn movies are not likely destined for big awards. Studios like to hold back the Oscar contenders for the fall, so…
- Billy Joel, 'East of Wall' take us from Long Island to South Dakota
Although he has largely stopped writing and recording music since 1993's "River of Dreams," Billy Joel has remained a steady force on classic rock radio (or streaming) as well as at New York's Madison Square Garden. With so many documentar…
- 'Alien: Earth' brings science-fiction movie franchise to your couch
The "Alien" franchise has been frightening moviegoers for more than 40 years. Now, showrunner Noah Hawley, backed by the franchise's creator Ridley Scott, brings a new storyline to streaming platforms with "Alien: Earth." The FX series, wh…
- What's old is new again this year for movies and television
When in doubt, just recycle an old franchise. There's "Freakier Friday" and "The Naked Gun" hitting theaters. "Happy Gilmore 2" just dropped on Netflix. "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is another attempt at the comic book series. Are you…
- Breaking down the winners and losers from the Emmy nominations
"Severance" from Apple TV+ earned 27 nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, while HBO Max's "The Penguin" and "The White Lotus" weren't far behind. "The Studio" and "The Bear" were also high on the list, and Harrison Ford p…
- 'Washington Black' brings novel, Sterling K. Brown to Hulu
"Roots," which debuted in 1977 and had several spinoffs, is the most notable dramatic miniseries to tackle the topic of slavery. Now, Hulu hopes for similar success with "Washington Black," a drama based on the novel of the same name that…
- 'Jaws' continues to provide thrills 50 years later
Is it safe to get into the water? If "Jaws" taught us anything, it was to be cautious of your surroundings before going for a swim. The Steven Spielberg film is generally considered to be the first big summer blockbuster film, and it celeb…
- 'The Bear' is the best drama right now and don't sleep on '28 Years Later'
The fourth season of "The Bear" has finally arrived, and it's one you'll not want to miss. Co-host Bruce Miller got access to all episodes before they dropped on Hulu, and the dramatic comedy that is more drama than comedy, has its lighter…
- A wedding goes off the rails in 'Bride Hard'
Weddings can be stressful for all involved. Add in an international spy mission, and things get even crazier. Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp, who starred together in "Pitch Perfect," team up again in the action comedy "Bride Hard," where Rebel…
- Revisiting '2001: A Space Odyssey' at Red Rocks
While drive-in theaters are few and far between these days, there are still ways to catch a movie in a unique venue. Such is the case with the famous Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, which has a "Film on the Rocks" series each summer…
- You might want to avoid Italy after 'I Don't Understand You'
It's not unusual for real-life experiences to serve as an inspiration for a movie. That's the case with "I Don't Understand You," a collaboration between David Joseph Craig and Brian Crano, who wrote and directed the comedy horror starring…
- Farewell to 'Last of Us,' 'Handmaid's Tale' and 'Mission: Impossible'
The second season of "The Last of Us" ended on a cliffhanger. "The Handmaid's Tale" ended after six seasons, but there is more on the way with a spinoff planned. And for "Mission: Impossible," the U.S. franchise that may have overtaken Jam…
- Stars come out to perform on Broadway
When it comes to theater, New York is the place to be for the biggest shows and stars. While many actors spend careers working in theater, dramas and musicals also offer Hollywood's biggest stars an opportunity to mix things up. Take the c…
- Summer is a time for big action movies and amazing stunts
It wasn't long ago when summer was a time for nonstop action, everything from "Speed" to "Die Hard." There are still plenty of action movies like the next "Mission: Impossible" film along with a new installment in the "Jurassic Park" franc…
- What are actors doing when they're not acting?
Hollywood's biggest stars don't need a side hustle. They get to pick and choose projects and enjoy time off when not working. But what about the typical actor not named Tom Cruise or Scarlett Johansson? Some will get steady work on cruise…
- Here's what bothers us most about the movie theater experience. (Plus, our wish list!)
Who doesn't like going to the movie theater for a night out? It can be a lot of fun, but what about the people who like to chat? Has anyone ever spilled popcorn or soda on you? What about a crying kid? There are some distractions here and…