Whatchu Been Watchin? - Dispatches from the Vanguard of Film & TV Criticism Whatchu Been Watchin'?

Sam and guest Rod discuss:




Toy-based childhood friendships.
The bygone era of relatable white TV shows (Mama’s Family,
Roseanne, Night Court, etc.).
The lack of parental guidance on the content Gen-X consumed.
Ignoring the outrage-machine of awards season.
Josh Hartnett’s comeback.
Why John David Washington ain’t good.
What Rod’s watching (X-men ’97, Manhunt, Curb).
Common…the omnipresent scourge of TV and Film.
Rebel Moon and why Zack Snyder keeps making excuses.
The Zendaya takeover.
Monkeyman review.
How the audience impacts the theater experience.
The problem with Mark Wahlberg.
Denzel not doing comedy or white women onscreen.
Sony sabotage and The MCU
BONUS: NBA Playoffs discussion.



TBGWT Website: https://www.theblackguywhotips.com/about/

Rod on Twitter/X: @rodimusprime, @TBGWT

Sam and Tim discuss:



NBA playoffs

Dune trilogy

Netflix’s Baby Reindeer

Streaming wars

Fallout

Shogun

Zack Snyder’s pressed ass

Zendaya, Challengers, and the agenda vs. Sydney Sweeney

The unstoppable ascension of Glen Powell



Tim’s Twitter/X: @peoplescrtic

Tim’s website: https://thepeoplescriticblog.com/author/timothylhall/

Sam and JB discuss:


Not understand how racist Dukes of Hazzard was
Being disciplined in elementary school
JB watching Big Crosby movies with his grandma.
Automan and Greatest American Hero
Choosing The Simpson over The Cosby Show
The lack of parental controls over Gen-X childhood viewing habits
Old DC movie theaters
Going to movies alone
Watching TV/movies with our sons
The Power Universe
Dune


JB's Twitter: @JBworldwide

Sam and guest Bushrodd discuss:


Overcooked accents
Quick reviews of The Land of Saints and Sinners and Gozilla x Kong
Watching TV and movies with dad
Picking the right seat in a theater
Netflix having great content that no one is talking about
Video games
Trying to watch animated tv and movies



Bushrodd on Twitter: @bushrodd

Sam and Ricky discuss:


Cord Jefferson, American Fiction and the scourge of the Talented Tenth.
Dune 2
A Cameron Diaz dirtbag talk
The Power Universe
The cultural impact of The Wire
The Last Dragon
Pot training and dadding.





Find Ricky on Twitter/X: @RickyGQ

Sean and Sam discuss...




Walking Dead: The Ones who Lived
Dune 2
Poor Things
Costner



Sean's Twitter: @SeanTheTerrible