Orcs, elves, fairies, and racial allegories — on this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison delve into the deceptively muddled waters of BRIGHT, Netflix's first homegrown attempt at a blockbuster. Then, in honor of the film's (human) lead, they look at the hit-laden career of BRIGHT star Will Smith, highlighting titles you can rent or stream right now, from early obscurities to the big successes that may or may not hold up.
Listener's Choice Review: "Bright"
Queue Shots: Will Smith Movies
Behind the 8-Ball:
3 New Streaming Releases
2 Listener Recommendations
1 Random Film From Our Netflix "My Lists"
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