Is 'TWISTERS' the ultimate storm of excitement and thrills? Is the sequel to 'MY SPY' a delightful watch for the whole family? Listen to the Fresh Fiction Film & TV Podcast as they cover these topics and more.
On episode 16, Fresh Fiction‘s Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss the latest happenings within the world of cinema and television. They talk about their thoughts on the original TWISTER and its legasequel TWISTERS, the next chapter in the MY SPY movies, and the new limited Apple TV+ series LADY IN THE LAKE, and conduct interviews with actors Ken Jeong and Kristen Schaal as well as filmmaker Alma Har’el. So, sit back, relax, and tune in!
This week’s happenings include:
FILM
- TWISTER and TWISTERS (1:43-19:31) – Hold fast! Lee Isaac Chung’s disaster film is exciting and gripping. Glen Powell’s star continues to shine bright. You can also read Courtney Howard’s full review here. Now playing in theaters nationwide.
- WIDOW CLICQUOT (19:31-21:33) – Thomas Napper’s WIDOW CLICQUOT is an accomplished work. It provides an intriguing history lesson and showcases a standout performance from Haley Bennett, who flawlessly portrays Madame Clicquot’s outward fragility and inner strength. Now playing in select theaters.
- ODDITY (21:33-23:16) – While ODDITY doesn’t bring anything particularly novel to the genre, it remains a thrilling and satisfyingly fun late-night watch. Now playing in select theaters.
- MY SPY: THE ETERNAL CITY (23:16-25:59) – This sequel to MY SPY successfully blends thrilling action, touching moments, and entertaining character interactions to deliver a steady stream of laughter. Now streaming on Prime Video
TV
- SUNNYÂ (25:59-34:55) – The first three episodes are currently available for streaming on Apple TV+, with new episodes scheduled to arrive every Wednesday through September 4th.
- LADY IN THE LAKE (32:00-34:23) – This is top-notch material: well-crafted, elegant, brimming with insight, and firmly rooted in reality from beginning to end. Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram deliver compelling and authentic performances. The first two episodes are available for streaming on Apple TV+, with new episodes schedule to arrive every Friday through August 23rd.
- THE ACOLYTE (Ep. 7 & 8) (40:58-47:34) – Ultimately, THE ACOLYTE has its highs for the STAR WARS franchise, but it’s also filled with unnecessary drama and lots of nonsense. Now streaming on Disney+
- SIMONE BILES: RISING (Ep. 1 & 2) (48:11-51:43) – SIMONE BILES: RISING offers a candid portrait of the incredible strength of the super athlete, both on and off Olympic floor. It comes exquisitely told by Biles, her peers, and predecessors in gymnastics. Now streaming on Netflix.
INTERVIEWS
- LADY IN THE LAKE interview with series creator Alma Har’el (1:15:29-1:20:41)
- MY SPY: THE ETERNAL CITY stars Ken Jeong & Kristen Schaal (1:20:41-1:26:00)
- Or, you can watch this interview in the video format video via Fresh Fiction’s YouTube channel here.
