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In today’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo gets in the weeds with Joel Edgerton (“Warrior,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” “Thirteen Lives”). The talented writer/actor/director is currently promoting his latest film, “Master Gardener,” directed by the great Paul Schrader. The film acts as the third and final entry in what Schrader is now calling his “Man in a Room” trilogy, which also features “First Reformed” and “The Card Counter.” The film follows a scrupulous greenskeeper of a wealthy plantation as he tends to the needs of the grounds and a new understudy who uncovers disturbing details about the gardener’s past. The tense drama also stars Sigourney Weaver, Quintessa Swindell, and Esai Morales.

It’s here, folks. We are finally able to see the finale of the “Fast & Furious” franchise with the new film, “Fast X.” Well, okay, not the true finale. This is just Part 1 of what is scheduled to be a two-part finale, but it might actually get extended to three parts if Vin Diesel has his way. So, really, “Fast X” is part one of a final trilogy of films. And to celebrate, The Playlist Podcast is going to rank every film in the completely ludicrous (no pun intended) action film franchise.  Remember to check out more stories, news, reviews, interviews, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ThePlaylist.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and check out more of our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Playlist Podcast interviews here.

The final season of “Mayans M.C.” is fast approaching (next week, in fact), and we thought we’d celebrate the end of one of the best shows on TV with a brand-new weekly podcast. Welcome to Templo Talk: A Mayans M.C. Podcast. In this episode, we kick things off with a full recap of the first four seasons of “Mayans M.C.” and how the show evolved from a run-of-the-mill “Sons of Anarchy” spinoff to one of the most daring and beautifully crafted shows on TV. 

In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo gets to the occasional truth with Hulu’s hit period comedy series, “The Great.” Created by Tony McNamara (“The Favourite,” “Cruella”), the show follows the sometimes true rise to power and subsequent rule of Catherine “The Great” (Elle Fanning) in a chaotic and debaucherous 18th century Russia. The show also stars Nicholas Hoult, Adam Godley, Phoebe Fox, Gwilym Lee, Douglas Hodge, and more. READ MORE: ‘The Great’ Review: Hulu’s Catherine The Great Series Gets Grim, Stays Good in Season 3 Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the show are stars Elle Fanning (“Super 8,” “The Girl From Plainville,” “The Beguiled”) and Nicholas Hoult (“Renfield,” “The Menu,” “X-Men: First Class”). During the chat, Hoult reflected on the blessing of being able to play Peter III, one of the most delightfully filthy and nuanced characters on television, for yet another season. Remember to check out more stories, news, reviews, interviews, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ThePlaylist.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and check out more of our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Playlist Podcast interviews here.

In today’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo gets hypnotized by Robert Rodriguez (“Desperado,” “Sin City,” “The Book of Boba Fett”). The prolific writer/producer/director is currently promoting his latest film, “Hypnotic,” which follows a detective (Ben Affleck) who relentlessly pursues a mystery involving his missing daughter and a secret government program. The film also stars Alice Braga, William Fichtner, JD Pardo, and Jackie Earle Haley. READ MORE: ‘Hypnotic’ Review: Robert Rodriguez & Ben Affleck Team For An ‘Inception’-Ish Nolan-Like Thriller [SXSW] During the chat, Rodriguez discussed how “Hypnotic” has been a passion project that’s been stirring since the early 2000’s and was born out of his unlikely love for Alfred Hitchcock and one-word titles. Remember to check out more stories, news, reviews, interviews, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ThePlaylist.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and check out more of our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Playlist Podcast interviews here.

After two massively successful installments in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” film franchise, James Gunn was ready to work on the third. Then he got fired, went to DC to make “The Suicide Squad,” was rehired to work on ‘Guardians,’ released a Christmas special, and now, years later, we’re here to finally see how the filmmaker wanted his franchise to end. So, is the long wait for “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” actually worth it? In this episode of The Playlist Podcast, we break down the final film in James Gunn’s Marvel tenure. Remember to check out more stories, news, reviews, interviews, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ThePlaylist.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and check out more of our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Playlist Podcast interviews here.

In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo dives deep underground with Apple TV+’s new sci-fi mystery series, “Silo.” Created by Graham Yost (“Justified,” “Sneaky Pete,” “Speed”), the show follows the last survivors of a toxic Earth that live in an underground silo and live by strict tenets set in place by the government to ensure their survival. The show stars Rebecca Ferguson, Common, Tim Robbins, Rashida Jones, David Oyelowo, Iain Glen, and Will Patton. READ MORE: ‘Silo’ Review: Rebecca Ferguson Captivates in Apple TV+’s Impressive, Must-Watch Sci-Fi Mystery Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the show is star, Rebecca Ferguson (“Mission: Impossible - Fallout,” “Dune,” “The Greatest Showman”). During the chat, Ferguson discussed passing on the lead role of Juliette initially, despite liking the concept. This ultimately led to a role with more creative input and control. Remember to check out more stories, news, reviews, interviews, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ThePlaylist.net⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠, and check out more of our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Playlist Podcast interviews here.

In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo sways to the rhythm of a sweet duet with Showtime’s mini-series, “George & Tammy.” Created by Abe Sylvia (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” “Nurse Jackie,” The Affair”), the six-episode mini-series dives into the true tumultuous whirlwind romance between famous country musicians George Jones (Michael Shannon) and Tammy Wynette (Jessica Chastain). The show also stars Steve Zahn, Walton Goggins, Kelly McCormack, and David Wilson Barnes. READ MORE: ‘George & Tammy’ Review: Jessica Chastain & Michael Shannon Are Electrifying As The Country Music Power Couple Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the show is co-star Michael Shannon (“Man of Steel,” “Waco,” “Take Shelter”). During the chat, Shannon talked about one of the key components he insisted on to get the story right – using Shannon and Chastain’s real singing voices and much more about that acclaimed music series. Plus, Shannon also discussed his (re) appearance as General Zod from "Man of Steel" in the upcoming 'Flash' superhero movie and Jeff Nichols' new movie "The Bikeriders." Remember to check out more stories, news, reviews, interviews, and more at ⁠⁠⁠ThePlaylist.net⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠, and check out more of our ⁠⁠⁠Playlist Podcast interviews here.

Decades after he first broke out with “Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels,” film fans probably think they know what a Guy Ritchie film is going to look and feel like. Well, when you bring Jake Gyllenhaal into the equation, Ritchie throws all of those preconceived notions out of the window, and you end up with “The Covenant,” a no-nonsense war film about a life-altering debt and the lengths someone will go to shed a curse, of sorts. And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast, Jake Gyllenhaal and Guy Ritchie discuss their new war film and the interesting relationship that forms the heart of the story. Guy Ritchie’s “The Covenant” stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a highly decorated soldier, Sergeant John Kinley, who finds himself trying to fight for his life alongside his interpreter, Ahmed (Dar Salim). Through the struggle to survive, the two form an unlikely bond. But when Ahmed finds himself held captive, Kinley has to risk it all to pay back this enormous debt and save his war partner. It’s a Guy Ritchie film that sheds a lot of the filmmaker’s hallmarks and really is a lean, sometimes brutal story about a life-altering bond between two people.  In our discussion with Gyllenhaal and Ritchie, the director talked about tackling a war film for the first time and what drew him to “The Covenant,” in particular, among many other various topics. Remember to check out more stories, news, reviews, interviews, and more at ⁠⁠⁠ThePlaylist.net⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠, and check out more of our ⁠⁠⁠Playlist Podcast interviews here.

In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast, host Mike DeAngelo embraces the wacky side of faith and technology with Peacock’s newest series, “Mrs. Davis.” Created by Damon Lindelof (“Lost,” “The Leftovers” HBO’s “Watchmen”) and Tara Hernandez (“The Big Bang Theory,” “Young Sheldon”), the show follows Simone (Betty Gilpin), a nun who has been tasked with tracking down the Holy Grail by an all-knowing and possibly evil artificial intelligence, referred to by many as, “Mrs. Davis.” The truly bonkers, globetrotting adventure series also stars Jake McDorman, Andy McQueen, Chris Diamantopoulos, Elizabeth Marvel, David Arquette, Ben Chaplin, and Margo Martindale. Remember to check out more stories, news, reviews, interviews, and more at ⁠⁠ThePlaylist.net⁠⁠, ⁠⁠subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠, and check out more of our ⁠⁠Playlist Podcast interviews here.