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TV Talk #11: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with No Spoilers; until 00:30:02) Shows/topics discussed: The Knick, Manhattan, Transparent, Luther, The Expanse, Better Call Saul. Featured Reviews (Spoiler Talk) The Affair: (00:30:15) Better Call Saul: (00:42:29) Homeland: (00:47:50) Fargo (00:58:52) The Leftovers (01:11:06) What’s coming up this week: THU: Luther Season 4 on BBC America FRI: Making a Murderer on Netflix.Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Shayne Bowman Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com

Fargo Instant Take for 2.10: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss episode 2.10, "Palindrome." This episode was written by Noah Hawley and directed by Adam Arkin. This is an “instant take” which means they recorded their reactions immediately after the episode aired. Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Shayne Bowman Email: filmschlubs@gmail.com  

On this special episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids talks again with acclaimed novelist and television writer, Patrick Somerville, of HBO's The Leftovers (co-writer of "Off Ramp" and "A Most Powerful Adversary"). Patrick recounts his experiences in The Leftovers writers' room, answers Brian's questions about season two's story and comments on the show's third and final season renewal. Please note: This is a spoiler conversation (The Leftovers; Breaking Bad). Reheat The Leftovers on HBO, HBOGo or HBONow. Make sure to follow Patrick Somerville on Twitter - @PatrickerVille - and view his novels/short stories on Amazon as well as his web site. Contact Film Schlubs Follow Film Schlubs on Twitter: @FilmSchlubs Follow Brian Davids on Twitter: @BDF331 Email Film Schlubs: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com Please rate/review Film Schlubs in iTunes. That's the best thing you can do to support a FREE podcast.

Film Schlubs: Movie Talk #27: This week, Brian Davids and TV/Film editor Nick Schneider review Ron Howard's In The Heart of the Sea, starring Chris Hemsworth. Show Notes: Weekend Box Office Talk: 02:30 TV/Film News Talk: 03:50 Trailer Talk: 25:50 What We Watched This Week: 36:44 Suggestions of the Week: 45:47 In The Heart of the Sea non-spoiler review: 48:38 In The Heart of the Sea spoiler review: 01:01:16 Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Dalton Johnson Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com Coming Up on Film Schlubs: On December 21st, Brian Davids and Blake Larsen will review J.J. Abrams' Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

TV Talk #10: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with no spoilers; until 01:00:37) Shows/topics discussed: Fargo, Top 10 Shows of 2015, Most Disappointing Shows of 2015, The Knick, Manhattan, The Flash, Jessica Jones, HitFix’s Television Critics Poll for 2015, Wayward Pines renewal. Featured Reviews (Spoiler Talk) The Leftovers (01:00:45) The Affair: (01:38:20) Homeland: (01:48:17) Casual (01:50:56)What’s coming up this week: FRI: Transparent Season 2 on Amazon MON: The Expanse on SyFy. Continues on Tues. MON: Childhood’s End on SyFy. 3-part mini-series airs through Wed.Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Shayne Bowman Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com

Fargo Instant Take for 2.09: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss episode 2.09, "The Castle." This episode was written by Noah Hawley/Steve Blackman and directed by Adam Arkin. This is an “instant take” which means they recorded their reactions immediately after the episode aired. Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Shayne Bowman Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com

Film Schlubs: Movie Talk #26: This week, Brian Davids and Dalton Johnson review Jay Roach’s Trumbo, starring Bryan Cranston. Show Notes: Weekend Box Office Talk: 03:10 TV/Film News Talk: 08:18 Trailer Talk: 43:38 What We Watched This Week: 58:14 Suggestions of the Week: 01:07:52 Trumbo non-spoiler review: 01:11:52 Trumbo spoiler review: 01:31:30 Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Dalton Johnson Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com Coming Up on Film Schlubs: On December 11th, Brian Davids sits down with returning guest, Patrick Somerville, writer for The Leftovers. On December 14th, Brian Davids and TV/Film editor, Nick Schneider, will review Ron Howard's In The Heart of the Sea.

TV Talk #9: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with no spoilers; until 59:00) Shows/topics discussed: Fargo, Casual, You’re the Worst, Transparent, The Last Kingdom, The Knick, Manhattan, Flash/Arrow crossover, Into The Badlands, American Horror Story, WGA Award nominations, Dexter reboot rumors, Luther Season 4, the 2nd edition of Alan Sepinwall’s The Revolution Was Televised and the Game of Thrones Season 6 teaser. Featured Reviews (Spoiler Talk) The Walking Dead (59:10) The Leftovers (01:12:40) The Affair: (01:34:00) Homeland: (01:41:34) What’s coming up this week: FRI: Bill Murray’s holiday special, A Very Murray Christmas, on Netflix. New to Netflix: Broadchurch Season 2Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Shayne Bowman Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com

Film Schlubs: Interview - Rachel Keller (Simone Gerhardt on Fargo): On this special episode, Brian Davids talks with Rachel Keller who plays Simone Gerhardt on FX's Fargo. (*) This conversation includes 'Fargo' spoilers as of Season 2, Episode 8, so please proceed carefully. Contact Rachel Keller Follow Rachel Keller on TwitterFollow Rachel Keller on Instagram Contact Film Schlubs Follow on Twitter: Film SchlubsBrian DavidsShayne Bowman Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com

Fargo Instant Take for 2.08: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss episode 2.08, "Loplop." This episode was written by Bob DeLaurentis and directed by Keith Gordon. This is an “instant take” which means they recorded their reactions immediately after the episode aired. Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Shayne Bowman Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com

Film Schlubs #25: This week, Brian Davids and People Magazine's Aaron Couch review Ryan Coogler's Creed, starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. SHOW NOTES Weekend Box Office Talk: 4:50 TV/Film News Talk: 10:38 Trailer Talk: 45:05 What We Watched This Week: 55:38 Suggestions of the Week: 01:02:25 Creed non-spoiler review: 01:05:52 Creed spoiler review: 01:24:35 CONTACT US Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs - @FilmSchlubs Brian Davids - @BDF331 Aaron Couch - @aaroncouch Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com Coming Up on Film Schlubs: On December 7th, Brian Davids and Dalton Johnson will review Jay Roach's Trumbo, starring Bryan Cranston.

TV Talk #8: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with no spoilers; until 01:05:05) Shows discussed: Fargo, Jessica Jones, The Man in the High Castle, Casual, You’re the Worst, Into The Badlands, The Knick, The Last Kingdom, Saints & Strangers, The Expanse. Featured Reviews (Spoiler Talk) The Walking Dead (01:05:10) The Leftovers (01:17:18) The Affair: (01:38:18) Homeland: (01:48:16) What’s coming up this week: Tuesday: Real Rob, starring comedian Rob Schneider on Netflix. Contact us Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Shayne Bowman Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com

Fargo Instant Take for 2.07: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss episode 2.07, "Did You Do This? No, You Did It!" This episode was written by Noah Hawley, Matt Wolpert, Ben Nadivi and directed by Keith Gordon. This is an “instant take” which means they recorded their reactions immediately after the episode aired. Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Shayne Bowman Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com

Film Schlubs #24: This week, Brian Davids and TV/Film editor, Nick Schneider, review Jonathan Levine's The Night Before, starring Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anthony Mackie. SHOW NOTES Weekend Box Office Talk: 4:10 TV/Film News Talk: 9:40 Trailer Talk: 23:27 What We Watched This Week: 37:24 Suggestions of the Week: 01:06:52 The Night Before non-spoiler review: 01:12:43 The Night Before spoiler review: 01:25:38 CONTACT US Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs - @FilmSchlubs Brian Davids - @BDF331 Nick Schneider - @ifearjohnny Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com Coming Up on Film Schlubs: On November 30th, Brian Davids and People Magazine's Aaron Couch will review Ryan Coogler's Creed, starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. On December 7th, Brian Davids and Dalton Johnson will review Jay Roach's Trumbo, starring Bryan Cranston.

TV Talk #7: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with no spoilers; until 01:01:05) Shows discussed: Fargo, Casual, You’re the Worst, River, The Knick, The Last Kingdom, Flesh and Bone, The Flash, With Bob and David, and the cancellation of The Bastard Executioner. Listener questions on ABC Family’s drama Bunheads. Featured Reviews (Spoiler Talk) The Walking Dead (01:01:08) The Leftovers (01:12:44) The Affair: (01:37:07) Homeland: (01:48:33) What’s coming up this week: Thursday: The Art of More, Crackle’s first scripted drama. Friday: The Man in the High Castle on Amazon. Friday: Marvel’s Jessica Jones on Netflix. Sunday/Monday: Saints & Sinners on the History Channel. Contact us Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Shayne Bowman Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com

Fargo Instant Take for 2.06: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss episode 6, “Rhinoceros.” This episode was written by Noah Hawley and directed by Jeffrey Reiner. This is an “instant take” which means they recorded their reactions immediately after the episode aired. Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Shayne Bowman Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com

Film Schlubs #23: This week, Brian Davids reviews Tom McCarthy's Spotlight, starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams and Liev Schrieber. He’s also joined by John Bucher of WelcomeToTheSideShow.org, WatchingTheLeftovers.com and LA-Screenwriter.com as well as Dylan Schuck. SHOW NOTES Weekend Box Office Talk: 02:16 TV/Film News Talk: 05:29 Trailer Talk: 21:20 What We Watched This Week: 29:12 Suggestions of the Week: 47:31 The 33 non-spoiler review: 53:10 Spotlight non-spoiler review: 57:24 Spotlight spoiler review: 01:30:02 CONTACT US Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs - @FilmSchlubs Brian Davids - @BDF331 John Bucher - @johnkbucher Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com Next week on Film Schlubs:On November 23rd, Film Schlubs will review Jonathan Levine's The Night Before, starring Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. A bonus review for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 will also arrive later in the week.

TV Talk #6: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with no spoilers; until 01:45:40) Shows discussed: Fargo, Master of None, You’re the Worst, Casual, Getting On, River, Manhattan, The Knick, Flesh and Bone, The Flash, Arrow, American Horror Story: Hotel, Kingdom, Amazon’s six new pilots. Listener questions on Better Call Saul teasers and Blu-Ray release Featured Reviews (Spoiler Talk) The Walking Dead (01:45:44) The Leftovers (01:56:00) The Affair: (02:09:00) Homeland: (02:16:00) What’s coming up this week: Friday: With Bob & David, Neftlix’s revival of Mr. Show. Sunday: AMC’s new martial arts drama Into The Badlands. Wednesday: River, BBC One cop drama comes out on Netflix. In December: True crime documentary Making of a Murderer on Netflix.Contact Us: Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Shayne Bowman Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com

Fargo Instant Take for 2.05: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss episode 5, “The Gift of the Magi.” This episode was written by Matt Wolpert / Ben Nedivi and directed by Jeffrey Reiner. This is an “instant take” which means they recorded their reactions immediately after the episode aired. Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs Brian Davids Shayne Bowman Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com

Film Schlubs #22: This week, Brian Davids reviews Sam Mendes' Spectre, starring Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz and Léa Seydoux. He’s also joined by Dalton Johnson and Dylan Schuck. SHOW NOTES Weekend Box Office Talk: 02:25 TV/Film News Talk: 06:17 Trailer Talk: 24:29 What We Watched This Week: 38:37:00 Suggestions of the Week: 1:03:36 Burnt non-spoiler review: 1:10:05 Spectre non-spoiler review: 1:12:58 Spectre spoiler review: 1:27:22 CONTACT US Follow on Twitter: Film Schlubs - @FilmSchlubs Brian Davids - @BDF331 Dylan Schuck - @schuckster Dalton Johnson - @_DaltonDJohnson Email: FilmSchlubs@gmail.com Next week on Film Schlubs:On November 16th, Film Schlubs will review Thomas McCarthy's Spotlight, starring Michael Keaton.