Streamed & Screened: Movie and TV Reviews and Interviews
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<p>A podcast about movies and TV, hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/siouxbruce">Bruce Miller</a>, the retired editor for the <a href="https://siouxcityjournal.com/">Sioux City Journal</a>, 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 <a href="https://madison.com/users/profile/terry.lipshetz">Terry Lipshetz</a>, managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Stephen Root may not always be in a leading role, but that doesn't stop him from remaining incredibly busy.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">You know the character actor from iconic roles as Milton Waddams in "Office Space" and Monroe Fuches in "Barry." Most recently, he's been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for "Widow's Bay" and he's resumed voice work for the rebooted "King of the Hill" on Hulu.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller speaks with Root about his recent work and the challenges of recording voiceover remotely.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Miller and co-host Terry Lipshetz continue their discussion of "The Odyssey" and its ensemble cast, as well as the original Broadway cast of "Hadestown" returning for a filmed performance. They also discuss another film in the "A Devil Wears Prada" series.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Disney has plenty of film franchises, but the biggest in recent years has to be the direct-to-streaming "Descendants" series.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Launched in 2015, followed by "Descendants 2" in 2017 and "Descendants 3" in 2019, the series shifted in 2024 with a new cast for "Descendants: The Rise of Red." Many of those new characters return for "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland."</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller first has an interivew with Kiara Romero (Hazel Hook, daughter of Captain Hook), Alexandro Byrd (Luis Madrigal, son of Luisa Madrigal) and Liamani Segura (Pink, daughter of the Queen of Hearts and younger sister of Red), followed by a second interivew with co-stars Malia Baker (Chloe Charming, daughter of Cinderalla and King Charming) and Kylie Cantrall (Red, daughter of the Queen of Hearts).</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Bruce and co-host Terry Lipshetz also chat about the impact of the series on a younger generation of Disney fans.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards delivered both expected and unexpected results.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">“The Pitt” led the way with 25 nominations, with “Hacks” one behind at 24. Shows like “Widow’s Bay” (19), “Pluribus” (18), “Beef” (16) and “DTF St. Louis” (13) were among other big winners.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">But popular shows like “The Bear” (8 nominations), often criticized for entering comedy categories, and “Stranger Things” (7 nominations in technical categories), were left out of most of the big categories.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz discuss the nominations that were released earlier in the month. The awards ceremony will be held on Sept. 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The hosts also chat about some new programming, like the Netflix adaptation of “Little House on the Prairie” and the latest “Big Bang Theory” spinoff: “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.” And "House of the Dragon" is back, with its third season perhaps its best so far.</p> <p><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">While summer is synonymous with blockbuster movies, a trip to the theater isn't limited to sitting in a multiplex. For those seeking something different, drive-in theaters — though not as prevalent as they once were — are still thriving in parts of the country and offer a unique movie-watching experience.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, co-hosts Terry Lipshetz and Bruce Miller recall their experiences at drive-in theaters. Terry reminisces about visiting a New Jersey drive-in during its final season before it became a multiplex, and expresses excitement for the return of the Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre near his home in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Bruce reflects on attending drive-ins as a teenager.</p> <p><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p>Summer is here, which is typically a quiet time for television and streaming. But like the temperatures, things will be heating up soon.</p> <p>Nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced on Wednesday, July 8. Which shows will get the most love? Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz share their thoughts on the major categories ahead of the announcement.</p> <p>The awards will be handed out on Sept. 14 in Los Angeles.</p> <p><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Steven Spielberg is the master of the summer blockbuster. His 1975 classic "Jaws" is credited as the first big summer movie in film history, and films from "Raiders of the Lost Ark" to "Saving Private Ryan" are among his most loved summer films.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Spielberg is also noted for his science-fiction films that explore the possibilities of life beyond our planet, such as "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Building on this legacy, he returns this summer with "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if the existence of aliens were revealed to the world.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, the conversation shifts from Spielberg's filmography to the latest release, as co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz talk about the film. They note that while it is good, it does not live up to the hype that comes with a Spielberg film. However, as mentioned in this week's episode, the worst Spielberg film is still going to be better than just about anything else.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The hosts also discuss the New York Knicks finally winning an NBA title before looking ahead to the release of "Toy Story 5."</p> <p><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We haven't seen all of the big summer blockbusters, but there are still plenty of movies to watch. But are they worth your time?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">And the final season of "The Bear" is almost here. Co-host Bruce Miller has seen almost all of the episodes and shares what we can, while co-host Terry Lipshetz talks about the bonus episode of the show that dropped in May called "Gary."</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, the hosts talk about "The Bear" and movies like "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass," "Toy Story 5," "Elle," a new series that is a prequel to "Legally Blonde," and "The Social Reckoning," a movie that serves as a follow-up to "The Social Network" starring Oscar-winner Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White of "The Bear."</p> <p><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Disclosure Day” and “The Odyssey” are expected to dominate the summer box office, but they’re not quite here.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Instead, we’ve been left with an underwhelming start to the summer movie season to go with the conclusion of several seasons and series of streaming favorites.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">On this week’s episode, co-host Bruce Miller shares his thoughts on movies that missed the mark, from “Power Ballad” to “The Breadwinner” to “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.” And then there is another movie with low expectations: “Masters of the Universe.”</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Co-host Terry Lipshetz shares his thoughts on the conclusions of “Euphoria,” “Beef,” “Half Man,” “The Testaments,” and “For All Mankind,” before turning to the start of the latter’s spinoff, “Star City.”</p> <p><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can often see Broadway shows near home, without traveling to New York.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">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 different, the theater experience in New York is unique.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Join co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz as they dive into Broadway, sharing insider tips for scoring tickets, recounting their favorite theater moments, and spotlighting buzzworthy shows like "Schmigadoon," "The Lost Boys" and "Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York."</p> <p><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">With the World Cup coming into view, Tubi has entered the sports documentary space with "Destination World Cup," a show featuring three soccer players — Marc Cucurella, Harry Wilson and Weston McKennie — as they work to secure roster spots for the sport's biggest tournament.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller talks with McKennie about his career and the state of the sport in the United States.</p> <p><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">"James Bond" is the longest-running and most successful spy film series, with 25 movies released by Eon Productions since 1962.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">"Mission: Impossible" doesn't have quite as many films with eight to date, but you also have the long-running 1960s television show.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The latest challenger to the genre hasn't been around quite as long, but the series of "Jack Ryan" films, taken from or inspired by Tom Clancy's novels, has been going strong since Alec Baldwin starred in 1990's "The Hunt for Red October."</p> <p class="MsoNormal">After four more movies starring Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck and Chris Pine in the role of Jack Ryan, John Krasinski reprised the role for the streaming series on Amazon Prime Video. Now, Krasinski is bringing his Jack Ryan to theaters with "Jack Ryan: Ghost War."</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller speaks with director Andrew Bernstein, co-star Michael Kelly and stars, writer and producer Krasinski, as well as co-star Sienna Miller.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Miller and co-host Terry Lipshetz also talk about the history of the series and spy movies in general.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There is something to be said about the opportunities that come with independent films.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Actors can shift behind the camera or into other roles not typically available in more mainstream productions.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">That’s the case with “Neglected,” an independent project from David Lipper, who wrote, directed and produced the film to go along with an acting role in the movie.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this week’s episode, hear from Lipper as well as his co-star Elena Sanchez, who both share their thoughts on the movie. That interview from co-host Bruce Miller is followed by another with Josh Duhamel and Dylan Sprouse, who also co-star in the film.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Duhamel is best known for his Daytime Emmy-winning role on “All My Children” and for appearances in four of the “Transformers” movies.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sprouse has had a number of roles with his twin brother, Cole, in shows like “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” and “Grace Under Fire,” but has more recently found success on his own.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Summer isn’t just for blockbuster movies. Whereas network television traditionally went into hibernation by late May, in the age of streaming, where content is king, fresh TV programming is needed 12 months a year.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Right now, there is plenty to choose from.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">One of the big ones is the next offering from “Baby Reindeer” creator and star Richard Gadd, who returns with a new limited series titled “Half Man,” a drama starring Jamie Bell.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Also returning to the small screen is Kate Hudson, who is back for the second season of “Running Point,” in which she runs the family’s pro basketball team.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">There is yet another “Yellowstone” spinoff with “Dutton Ranch.”</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Meanwhile, “For All Mankind” is slowly winding down with its fifth season on Apple TV+, but fans won’t have to wait long for something fresh as its spinoff, “Star City,” is due out May 29 on the same platform.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">On the topic of spinoffs, “The Testaments”—set years after the events of “The Handmaid’s Tale” and continuing its narrative—has been off to a strong start.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Also returning is the second season of the now-anthology series “Beef” with Oscar Isaac and his “Inside Llewyn Davis” co-star Carey Mulligan.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">We discuss these shows and more on this week’s episode.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Does it feel like summer? If not, soon it will be with a nonstop flow of big movies about to hit theaters.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">There are general formulas that are followed each year.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">You have a music biopic in "Michael." There are movies with numbers in their titles, like "The Devil Wears Prada 2" and "Toy Story 5."</p> <p class="MsoNormal">There are always superhero movies, and this year there are plenty, including "Avengers: Doomsday," "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "Supergirl."</p> <p class="MsoNormal">And, of course, you have big movies from big directors, like Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" and Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day."</p> <p class="MsoNormal">"Masters of the Universe" looks to bring in the 1980s crowd, but will it hold up?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Does "The Odyssey" have enough star power to succeed, or is the classic tale destined to fail?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Can "The Mandalorian & Grogu" get the "Star Wars" franchise back on track for Disney?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">And do we really need a live-action version of “Moana” even though the animated versions remain fresh?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Ultimately, summer blockbusters are about movies that you don't want to miss in theaters. Only time will tell if this will be a successful summer.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tubi or not Tubi? The streaming platform has found an interesting niche of programs, often starring social media influencers.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">One of the latest programs to drop is "Hive," a horror film featuring "Dancing with the Stars" winner Xochitl Gomez and Aaron Dominguez. Co-host Bruce Miller catches up with the pair.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Miller and co-host Terry Lipshetz then discuss the latest streaming programs:</p> <p class="MsoNormal">"Half Man" is a new HBO series from Richard Gadd, who found success with his breakout Netflix limited series "Baby Reindeer."</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Andie MacDowell is back with the fourth season of the Netflix series "The Way Home."</p> <p class="MsoNormal">And following the success of the Netflix limited series "Beef," the show has since become an anthology series with a new cast featuring Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan. They co-starred in the movie "Inside Llewyn Davis." The question is whether they can find the same chemistry.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Finally, be prepared to hit pause and finish "The Pitt" if you haven't already. The final hour of season two has aired, and we have a spoiler-filled conversation about how things ended and what might be next for the cast.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The final season of "The Handmaid's Tale" wrapped less than a year ago, yet here we are, back inside Gilead.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">"The Testaments," Hulu's spinoff series based on Margaret Atwood's second novel of the same name, takes viewers several years past the events of the final season. The red cloaks of handmaids are nowhere to be seen. Instead, we follow Plum Girls and Pearl Girls as a new generation of young women navigates this dystopian future, in a show starring Chase Infiniti as Agnes MacKenzie/Hannah Bankole. Infiniti is coming off her starring performance in the Oscar-winning "One Battle After Another."</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller talks with Mattea Conforti (Becka Grove) and Rowan Blanchard (Shunammite), two of the new cast members, who share their thoughts on the current and former series.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Additionally, co-host Terry Lipshetz shares his thoughts on the new seasons of "For All Mankind" and "Shrinking," the new film "Project Hail Mary," and AMC's switch from the annual popcorn bucket to its new Popcorn Pass.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have you ever wondered how differently your life might have been had you made a different decision?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">AppleTV+ continues to offer an alternative to the 1960s space race, had the Soviets landed on the moon first through "For All Mankind," now in its fifth season.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Each season leaps forward about a decade, and in this latest installment, we find our evolving cast of characters firmly entrenched on Mars.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">This week, co-host Bruce Miller presents a pair of interviews with new additions to the cast: he speaks first with Sean Kaufman and Ruby Cruz, then transitions to a conversation with Ines Asserson and Barrett Carnahan.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Additionally, co-host Terry Lipshetz talks about his recent trip to New York City with a group of high school choir and theater students. Stops included the usual tourist traps like Times Square, as well as a vocal clinic and two Broadway shows: "Maybe Happy Ending" and "Hadestown."</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p>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 live up to some of his past projects.</p> <p>And then there is Reba McEntire, who has moved between music and television throughout her career. She's back with another season of "Happy's Place," another program that brings an ensemble to a bar setting. </p> <p>In this episode, Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with Miller about the show and his background.</p> <p>And co-host and "Star Wars" superfan Terry Lipshetz talks about the latest animated series coming in April, "Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord." Also coming soon: "The Handmaid's Tale" spinoff "The Testaments."</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Oscars are in the rearview mirror, which gives us an opportunity to turn our attention back to television and streaming programs.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">There has been a lot of talk about "Love Story," the latest from Ryan Murphy that focuses on the relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. Alessandro Nivola plays Calvin Klein in the show, and on this week's episode, Bruce Miller shares an interview with the actor.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Nivola discusses playing the role and the show, and talks about his son, Sam Nivola, who starred in the most recent season of "The White Lotus."</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The hosts then shift from TV to the big screen with the new film "Reminders of Him," directed by Vanessa Caswill and based on Colleen Hoover's novel, with a screenplay by Hoover and Lauren Levine.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Other topics coming: the development of "Heat 2" from Michael Mann, the conclusion of "Bridgerton" season 4, and the all-too-brief fifth season of "Shoresy."</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">"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.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">But there were plenty of other highlights, including Amy Madigan winning her first 40 years after her only other nomination, Michael B. Jordan winning over Timothée Chalamet for best actor and touching tributes to Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton and Robert Redford.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this week's episode of Streamed & Screened, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz break down the winners and losers, discuss Conan O'Brien's hosting duties, the unique fashions of the night and Sean Penn's absence.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>2026 ACADEMY AWARDS WINNERS</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Best picture</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“One Battle After Another”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Best Actor</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Michael B. Jordan, “Sinners”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Best Actress</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Best Supporting Actress</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Amy Madigan, “Weapons”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Best Supporting Actor</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Director</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Original Song</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters,” EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seon and Teddy Park</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Original Score</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“Sinners,” Ludwig Göransson.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Animated Film</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“KPop Demon Hunters”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>International Film</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“Sentimental Value,” Norway</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Documentary Feature</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“Mr. Nobody Against Putin”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Casting</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Cassandra Kulukundis, “One Battle After Another”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Best Sound</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo and Juan Peralta, “F1”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Cinematography</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Autumn Durald Arkapaw, “Sinners”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Original Screenplay</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“Sinners,” Ryan Coogler</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Adapted Screenplay</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“One Battle After Another,” Paul Thomas Anderson</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Live Action Short Film</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">(tie) “The Singers” and “Two People Exchanging Saliva”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Animated Short Film</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“The Girl Who Cried Pearls”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Documentary Short Film</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“All the Empty Rooms”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Visual Effects</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon and Daniel Barrett, “Avatar: Fire and Ash”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Production Design</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Tamara Deverell and Shane Vieau, “Frankenstein”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Film Editing</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Andy Jurgensen, “One Battle After Another”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Makeup and Hairstyling</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, Cliona Furey, “Frankenstein”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Costume Design</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Kate Hawley, “Frankenstein”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About the show</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Theme music</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY</p>
