Julio Torres, comedian behind 'Fantasmas,' discusses the success of 'Hit Man' on Netflix and the latest 'Top Chef' episode. They analyze streaming vs. box office success, the creative vision of 'Fantasmas,' and the dynamics of cooking competitions on the show.
Understanding the success comparison between Netflix's 'Hit Man' and box office hit 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die'.
Exploring the unique comedy 'Fantasmas' by Julio Torres on HBO.
Analyzing the latest episode of 'Top Chef' and the required skill sets for success in the competition.
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The Role of Storytelling and Consistency in Culinary Excellence
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Chris and Andy talk about the success of the new Richard Linklater movie, ‘Hit Man,’ on Netflix over the weekend and how its streaming success compares to that of ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ at the box office (1:00). Then they talk about the strange new HBO comedy ‘Fantasmas,’ from comedian Julio Torres (38:05), before discussing the latest episode of ‘Top Chef’ (54:19).
