Author: THEDHK
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Murderbot, Overcompensating – 564
Two new series this week that both balance comedy and drama and what it means to be (or not to be) human with Murderbot and Overcompensating. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Murderbot Based on Martha Wells’ bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-winning book series, it is a sci-fi thriller/comedy about a self-hacking security construct who…
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Friendship, The Four Seasons – 562
I think you should definitely see Friendship if you’re a Tim Robinson fan. The Four Seasons might star comedy titans but feels beyond pedestrian. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Friendship Suburban dad Craig falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor, but Craig’s attempts to make an adult male friend threaten to ruin both of…
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Thunderbolts, Another Simple Favor, The Surfer – 560
Marvel’s Thunderbolts* succeeds in telling a relatable human story through the lens of superhumans. Another Simple Favor is overly complicated. The Surfer is an emotional wipeout. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Thunderbolts* In “Thunderbolts*” Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes—Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared…
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Sinners, The Accountant 2, Andor, On Swift Horses, The Legend of Ochi – 558
Get thee to a theater for Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. The Accountant 2 is paint by numbers action. Andor season 2 is painfully poignant. On Swift Horses feels dated. The Legend of Ochi is formulaic. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Sinners From Ryan Coogler—director of “Black Panther” and “Creed”—and starring Michael B. Jordan comes a…
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Dustin Nguyen for Dope Thief
Actor Dustin Nguyen is here to chat about projects that have spark like The Accidental Getaway Driver, career inflection points, and having to disappoint Kieu Chinh on screen in Dope Thief. More about Dustin Nguyen He is a Vietnamese-American actor and martial artist known for his work on 21 Jump Street, Warrior, and Dope Thief.…
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Andrew Ahn for The Wedding Banquet
Andrew Ahn returns to discuss The Wedding Banquet that wasn’t (and the one that was), sacrifices, and being a great Guncle. More about Andrew Ahn Andrew Ahn is a queer Korean American filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Ahn’s latest film THE WEDDING BANQUET (Bleecker Street) starring Lily Gladstone, Bowen Yang, and Kelly Marie Tran will…
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The Wedding Banquet – 556
RSVP yes toThe Wedding Banquet, that oh so rare remake that feels relevant and necessary. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about The Wedding Banquet From Director Andrew Ahn comes a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating the disasters and delights of family expectations, queerness, and cultural identity. Angela and her partner Lee…
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Kaliko Kauahi for St. Denis Medical
Kaliko Kauahi is here to chat about never going back to real costumes, Superstore to St. Denis Medical shorthand, and sibling pecking orders. More about Kaliko Kauahi She is best known for portraying oddball Sandra Kaluiokalani on the hit NBC sitcom “Superstore” for six seasons. Other film and TV credits include the Farrelly brothers film…
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Paul Walter Hauser for The Luckiest Man in America
Paul Walter Hauser is ready to test his game show skills, become a Traitor, and discuss his latest film: The Luckiest Man in America More about Paul Walter Hauser Paul Walter Houser most recently starred as co-lead with Taron Egerton in Dennis Lehane’s 6-part crime-drama limited series BLACK BIRD for Apple TV for which he…
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Samir Oliveros for The Luckiest Man in America
Director Samir Oliveros is discussing competitive natures, internal vs external motivations, and his new film: The Luckiest Man in America. More about Samir Oliveros Samir Oliveros was born in Bogotá, Colombia. His first feature, BAD LUCKY GOAT, funded through kickstarter, premiered at SXSW in 2017 and went on to play over 70 festivals including BFI…