Can the chemistry between Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson take their romantic comedy to the moon? Is the much-hyped terror LONGLEGS stick the landing? The Fresh Fiction Film & TV Podcast discusses all this and more.
On episode 15, Fresh Fiction‘s Preston Barta and Irving Community Television’s Susan Kamyab Stephens discuss the latest happenings within the world of cinema and television. They talk about their thoughts on the romantic comedy FLY ME TO THE MOON, the much hyped about horror film LONGLEGS, and the latest great Apple TV+ series SUNNY, and conduct interviews with actors Rashida Jones and Hidetoshi Nishijima as well as filmmaker Nicole Riegel. So, sit back, relax, and tune in!
This week’s happenings include:
FILM
- FLY ME TO THE MOON (2:51-9:09) – Now playing in theaters nationwide.
- DANDELION (9:09-16:00) – You can read Preston Barta’s full review out of the South by Southwest Film Festival here. Now playing in select theaters.
- LONGLEGS (16:00-27:31) – Longlegs has some effective moments, but it never amounts to anything worthwhile or totally messed up. Oz Perkins’ terror disguises itself as creepy more than it actually is creepy. You can listen to Preston Barta’s more in-depth conversation about the film on My Bloody Podcast via Apple Podcasts. Now playing in theaters nationwide.
TV
- THE SERPENT QUEEN (SEASON 2)Â (27:31-29:24) – Not much can compete with The Serpent Queen‘s wicked verbal swordplay. The second season continues with its stinging analysis of politics and power dynamics. Samantha Morton is a firestorm of excellence. Now available on Starz. Watch our video interview with creatives Justin Haythe and Erwin Stoff here.
- SUNNY (29:24-32:00) – Sunny is a quirky dark comedy that profoundly explores loneliness and embarks on a compelling quest to uncover the truth. Rashida Jones and Joanna Sotomura shine in this unique blend of humor and introspection. The first two episodes are currently available for streaming on Apple TV+, with new episodes scheduled to arrive every Wednesday through September 4th.
- THE BACHELORETTE: SEASON 21 (32:00-34:23) – Now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
INTERVIEWS
- SUNNY stars Rashida Jones and Hidetoshi Nishijima with English translations (36:06-44:56)
- DANDELION writer-director Nicole Riegel (44:56-1:00:15)
- Or, you can watch this interview in the video format video via Fresh Fiction’s YouTube channel here.
