E86: Severance Episode 5 The Grim Barbarity of Optics and Design PLUS: After Yang (Showtime)

E50: Succession Season 3 Episode 4 - Lion in the Meadow PLUS: More Succession Episode 3 talk: What does this title mean? The Lion in Winter would be more appropriate. Sona finally discusses last week's episode. Adrianne Brodie joins the cast. The shareholder meeting looms. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/needs/message by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

69 min listen

E36: Nine Perfect Strangers - Episodes 1,2 and 3: Sona and I are back recapping another mystery. Nicole Kidman is running a spa and Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Bobby Cannavale and Regina Hall are just some of the recognizable faces here. This comes from the same brain trust as Big Little Lies... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

86 min listen

E41: Only Murders in the Building - Episode 6 - Nine Perfect Strangers - Episode 8 - Ever After - PLUS - Emmy Award Thoughts: We have (thankfully) made it to the end of this season of Nine Perfect Strangers. Sona is more generous about it than I am. I do appreciate a few moments, here and there. I feel a lot more positive about Only Murders in the Building but I do feel the... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

81 min listen

E52: Dexter New Blood - Episode 2 - PLUS - Yellowjackets and one more attempt at You: The screws begin to tighten on Dexter. I like this episode, as does Sona. Plus, I have seen the first episode of Yellowjackets and it is very good. Lastly, I give You one last attempt and I really like it... at first. --- Send in a voice message: ... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

45 min listen

E39: Only Murders In the Building - Episode 4 - Nine Perfect Strangers - Episode 6 - Motherload - PLUS - Malignant: Only Murders In the Building continues to entertain. Meanwhile Nine Perfect Strangers continues to frustrate but it's still worth watching for the best of the performances. There are only two episodes left so things better start tying up soon. We wil... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

74 min listen

E43: Only Murders in the Building - Episode 7 and 8: email:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com We published late this week, which means we get to review the piping hot new pizza roll that is episode 8. These are two excellent episodes and the season looks to be finishing strong. The Boy from 6B is all abou... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

57 min listen

E77:Nightmare Alley - Review and Analysis: How does the film compare to the novel? In many ways, the novel is a far more challenging and disturbing work. The film still has its merits. Listen in to find out more about this strange film noir and the incredible biography of it's forgotten autho... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

45 min listen

E48: Succession S3 E2 - Mass in Time of War: I catch up on with Sona in regards to the Only Murders in the Building finale and we discuss last week's premier of Succession. Then I discuss the latest episode. The family is all finally back in NYC and war is coming. --- Send in a voice messag... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

62 min listen

E40: Only Murders In the Building - Episode 5 - Nine Perfect Strangers - Episode 7 - The Wheels on the Bus - PLUS - Reservation Dogs: Nine Perfect Strangers has derailed. I can't imagine there is going to be a satisfying conclusion, at this point. How bad did it get? Listen and let me count the ways... Meanwhile, Only Murders in the Building, keeps plugging along pleasantly. This ... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

59 min listen

E45: Only Murders in the Building - E9 - PLUS - What Happened to Dexter and can it be saved: I am flying solo for this episode (at least for now). I cover the latest episode of Only Murders. We meet Charles' surprising body double/stuntperson. I am not a huge fan of this one but it does a lot of table setting. Plus, I go through the (8!!) s... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

82 min listen

E38: Only Murders In the Building - Episodes 1 2 and 3 - Nine Perfect Strangers - Episode 5 - Sweet Surrender: email:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com This week's episode may be taking things into a stranger direction but for now the characters keep developing nicely. Sona and I are still not that enthused by the stalker plotline. Plus, I have read most of the ... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

59 min listen

E130: Black Bird - Season Finale PLUS: Prey (Hulu) AND: Bo Burnham Inside Outtakes (Netflix): Black Bird delivers a solid season but with perhaps the weakest episode. It's still worth a watch. Then we add another link to our musical daisy chain before giving a brief positive review of Prey on Hulu and wrap up with a longer discussion of Bo Bu... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

68 min listen

E73: Nirvana vs Michael Jackson - January 11th 1992 - Part 2: 30 years ago, billboard magazine published it's post-Christmas chart week issue and the music industry was shocked to see that Michael Jackson's highly anticipated and expensively promoted album had been knocked out from number one by Nirvana's Never... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

43 min listen

E54: Dexter New Blood - Episode 3 - PLUS - The Final Girl Support Group: Dex and Harrison are still having trouble bonding and Kurt is now a confirmed creep. Harrison has his own (murderous?) vigilante tendencies. And a new podcaster is in town (podcasters are the real enemy, afterall). Plus, I recommend Grady Hendrix's n... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

36 min listen

E37: Nine Perfect Strangers - Episodes 4 - Plus - Cruel Summer and Clickbait on Netflix: email:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Episode 4 is a good one. These performers are almost all giving it their all. I am still wary of the direction the show may be taking. Plus we have time to talk about why I am about ready to quit Netflix after I... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

59 min listen

E51: Dexter New Blood - Episode 1 PLUS YOU: Sona and I watch the new Dexter. It is much better than the last few seasons of the show but is the magic back? I am skeptical. Where is that credits sequence? Plus I try to watch Season 1 of YOU on Netflix and I am not a fan but I have lots to say ... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

32 min listen

E70: Nirvana vs Michael Jackson - January 11th 1992: Welcome to season 5! 30 years ago, billboard magazine published it's post-Christmas chart week issue and the music industry was shocked to see that Michael Jackson's highly anticipated and expensively promoted album had been knocked out from number ... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

62 min listen

E72: YellowJackets - Season 1 - Finale! - PLUS: Thoughts on Archive 81 and The Tragedy of MacBeth: Sona and I discuss the finale of Yellowjackets. One of the best episodes but is it a finale? Good thing the show got renewed... Sic Transit Gloria Mundi Directed by Eduardo Sánchez Writing Credits Ashley Lyle ... (created by) & Bart Nickerson ...... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

58 min listen

E47: Succession Season 3 PREMIER - PLUS - Only Murders in the Building Season FINALE!: We say goodbye to our friends at the Arconia and say hello again to the Roy family. I am not fully on board with the finale of our murder mystery comedy. I think I set my expectations too high. Nonetheless, I am looking forward to another season. As ... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

50 min listen

E86: Severance Episode 5 The Grim Barbarity of Optics and Design PLUS: After Yang (Showtime): Sona and I both have issues with some of the weirdest touches in this week's episode. I worry that it is getting quirky for its own sake. But overall this is another strong episode. We do hope that the mystery starts to resolve somewhat in the upcomi... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

45 min listen

E60: Psychoanalysing the Twisted Family Dynamic of Succession - PLUS: Sona’s thoughts on Chiantishire by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

87 min listen

E57: Succession Season 3 - Episode 7 - Too Much Birthday: Sona is back and after dipping back into last week's episode we break down the latest. Speaking of breakdowns, Kendal seems to be on the verge of one (another?). It's often funny but there are lots of dark moments here, too. ------- Succession (TV S... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

81 min listen

E49: Succession Season 3 Episode 3 - The Disruption - PLUS: You, on Netflix: Sona tries to get me to watch You. Then we discuss last week's episode of Succession before I do a full recap and review of the current week's episode. They are both really strong episodes, especially this week. --- Send in a voice message: https:... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

72 min listen

E42: Squid Game and Midnight Mass - Horror Corner: email:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com Netflix is having a moment with two new series, Squid Game, from South Korea, and Midnight Mass. They are both strange products that nonetheless succeed to different extents. I will be covering other horror topi... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

37 min listen

E56: Dexter New Blood - Episode 4 - H Is for Hero - PLUS - Lots of Recommendations: Sona is back from vacation! We catch up on Dexter New Blood. Plus Sona recommends Booksmart, Hacks, and Stand By Me!! For my part, I recommend Another Round and the podcast The Plot Thickens. ----- Dexter: New Blood (TV Mini Series) H Is for Hero (... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

51 min listen

E97: Better Call Saul - Season 6 Episode 3 - Rock and a Hard Place PLUS: Russian Doll (Netflix): We find out the fate of one of our non-Breaking Bad crossover characters. And he gets to shine brightest of all just as he flames out. He will be missed. Plus I have yet another conversation about last week's premier episodes. And Sona and I both saw... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

47 min listen

E87: Severance Episode 6 Hide and Seek PLUS: Thoughts on Master (Prime) and Deep Water (Hulu): I love this week's episode. It appears that the wheels may be falling off this Severance project. But that remains to be seen. The 70's paranoid thriller vibe is stronger than ever. Perhaps the show will pivot completely into thriller territory. Son... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

52 min listen

E59: Dexter New Blood - Episode 5 - Runaway - PLUS: You Must Remember Manson (podcast): The screws begin to tighten. Dexter can't keep his ruse up. If Angela finds out his real name, what else will she find? And a friend from Miami makes a surprise appearance. Notes: http://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/episodes/?category=CharlesMa... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

40 min listen

E114: Barry - Season 3 FINALE Episode 8 - starting now PLUS: Pistol (FX): Barry ends season 3 with a completely unexpected finale (at least by me). Where can they possibly go in season 4? Plus I recommend Danny Boyle's Sex Pistols docudrama "Pistol" by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

31 min listen

E81: Severance Episode 1 and 2 PLUS: The Afterparty Episode 6: Target is giving away AppleTV+! We have seen the first two episodes of the AppleTV+ thriller, Severance. We are definitely intrigued. Plus we get into the new animated episode of The Afterparty. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nee... by Needs Some Introduction - Planet of the Apes / Under the Bridge / Sugar

83 min listen

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