Another big week for a franchise unfolded this weekend with the premiere of “Alien: Romulus,” which claimed the top spot at the box office. While it didn’t match the success of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the film still grossed over $40 million domestically, a solid number for an R-rated movie.
Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz both watched the film and discussed where it stands among the other installments in the franchise that started in 1979 with “Alien.”
Cailee Spaeny arrives at the premiere of “Alien: Romulus” on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in London.
Another horror movie is about to release on Netflix. “The Deliverance,” directed by Lee Daniels, had a limited theater release and will be available on the streaming service on Aug. 30. The film stars Andra Day, Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Mo’Nique, and is based on a true story.
PBS continues to showcase Hollywood genius, with the upcoming premiere of “Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames” on Aug. 27. We have an interview with Lesley Ann Warren, sharing her insights on working with Edwards.
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For those who enjoyed “Tiger King,” the latest documentary from Eric Goode, “Chimp Crazy,” is now airing on HBO and Max. The four episodes, released weekly starting from Aug. 18, explore individuals raising chimpanzees in captivity and the efforts of PETA to address this issue.
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Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, an entertainment reporter turned editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa, and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer at Lee Enterprises in Madison, Wisconsin.
