Guests Jen Chaney, Chris Lee, Brie Larson, Julianne Moore, and Natalie Portman discuss upcoming fall TV shows and movies, including Lessons In Chemistry, May December, and Killers at the Flower Moon. They also recommend underrated summer content like Project Greenlight and explore its evolution towards inclusivity and diversity. The podcast concludes with hints about upcoming episodes and a shoutout to Sam Fragoso's Talk Easy podcast.
Project Greenlight offers an eye-opening portrayal of the challenges and complexities in the filmmaking industry.
Winning Time provides a thrilling and entertaining narrative exploring the behind-the-scenes drama of the iconic Showtime Lakers basketball team in the 1980s.
Deep dives
Project Greenlight: A Fascinating Look into the Challenges of Making Movies
Project Greenlight is a reality show that explores the process of making movies and the issues faced by filmmakers. While the show may not be excellent, it provides a captivating portrayal of the challenges in making movies at this time. It showcases the bureaucratic side of filmmaking and the politics and tensions that arise. It is an eye-opening and informative watch that offers insights into the complexities of the industry.
Winning Time: A Must-Watch Drama Series About the Showtime Lakers
Winning Time is a drama series that delves into the rise of the iconic Showtime Lakers basketball team in the 1980s. Executive produced by Adam McKay, the show offers a fast-paced and entertaining narrative that explores the behind-the-scenes drama of the team. With an impressive cast and a focus on the larger-than-life personalities, Winning Time is a filthy and thrilling palette cleanser that will keep viewers engaged.
Yes, the writers’ and actors’ strikes mean a lot of reality on TV and delayed releases for movies this fall. But there are some standouts. Sam talks with Vulture’sJen Chaney and Chris Lee and learns that with shows like Lessons In Chemistry, starring Brie Larson, and films like May December, starring Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman, you could want for nothing. Sam also gets recommendations of things you might have missed this summer from Sam Fragoso, host of the Talk Easy podcast, who explains that Project Greenlight reveals all the problems with Hollywood right now and is worth a hate-watch.
To hear Sam Fragoso interview Sam Sanders, check out Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso this Sunday, September 3rd.
And ICYMI, Sam Sanders is guest hosting Vox’s daily news show Today, Explained this week. Listen at https://bit.ly/texwsam.