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TV Talk #5: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss the world of television as of Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015. Listen: Stream online / Subscribe on iTunes / RSS Makin’ The Rounds (General TV Talk with no spoilers; until 1:19:50) Shows discussed: Fargo, Ash vs. Evil Dead, The Last Kingdom, River, The Knick, Manhattan, You’re the Worst, Casual, Wicked City, The Flash, Arrow, Project Greenlight, American Horror Story: Hotel,Kingdom, Legends, The Good Wife. Listener questions on Aquarius, The Blacklist Netflix renews Longmire AMC’s Preacher trailer Andy Greenwald’s interview with Aya Cash (Grantland) 100 Women Directors Hollywood Should Be Hiring (Vulture) Matt Zoller Seitz’s new book: Mad Men Carousel Amazon’s releases 6 new pilots Featured Reviews (Spoiler Talk) The Walking Dead (1:20:10) The Leftovers (1:35:40)  The Affair: (1:55:00) Homeland: (2:04:57) What’s coming up this week: Friday: Aziz Ansari’s new Neftlix show, Master of None.  Sunday: Moira Walley-Beckett’s Flesh and Bone on Starz.  Sunday: Third and fina

Fargo Instant Take for 2.04: Brian Davids and Shayne Bowman discuss Fargo, Season 2, Episode 4, “Fear and Trembling.” This episode was written by Steve Blackman and directed by Michael Uppendahl. 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

This week on FILM SCHLUBS, Brian Davids reviews Lenny Abrahamson's ROOM, starring Brie Larson, Joan Allen and Jacob Tremblay, with John K. Bucher of WelcomeToTheSideShow.org and Dylan Schuck. Also tune in to our FARGO Instant Takes every Monday as well as TV TALK every Wednesday with Shayne Bowman. SHOW NOTES / TIMESTAMPS ROOM Non-Spoiler Review: 1:26:42 ROOM Spoiler Review: 1:47:40 Weekend Box Office Talk: 02:12 TV/Film News Talk: 5:30 Trailer Talk: 29:25 What We Watched This Week: 44:03 Suggestions of the Week: 1:14:54 WHAT WE WATCHED THIS WEEK  Dylan: The Affair, Hellraiser, Circle, Evil Dead Remake, Poltergeist, Southpark,  Brian: The Leftovers, Fargo, Homeland, The Affair, The Walking Dead, Casual, The Flash, Arrow, Kingdom, You're The Worst, Project Greenlight, Ash vs. Evil Dead, Wicked City (LOL), The Man from U.N.C.L.E., HEATHERS John: The Leftovers, Homeland, Masters of Sex, Outlander, The Office, Sympathy for Delcious, Spotlight SUGGESTIONS OF THE WEEK Dylan: ASH vs. EVIL DEAD (STARZ) Brian: LES REV

Brian Davids discusses the world of television with Shayne Bowman (HeisenbergChronicles.com) as of October 27th, 2015. They 'make the rounds' (general TV talk with no spoilers) until the 1:03:15 mark. Then they talk SPOILERS for The Affair, Homeland, The Leftovers and The Walking Dead. Makin’ The Rounds Until 1:03:15 (General TV Talk w/ No Spoilers) 'The Affair' Spoilers: 1:03:20 ‘Homeland’ Spoilers: 1:12:15 ‘The Leftovers’ Spoilers: 1:22:22 Also check out Brian's Thought of the Week via The Living Reminders Podcast. ‘The Walking Dead’ Spoilers: 1:40:25 SUPPORT FILM SCHLUBS As always, if you enjoyed the show, please rate/review FILM SCHLUBS in iTunes. CONTACT FILM SCHLUBS Follow Film Schlubs on Twitter - @FilmSchlubs Follow Brian Davids on Twitter - @BDF331 Follow Shayne Bowman on Twitter - @hypergenesb Email FilmSchlubs@gmail.com

FILM SCHLUBS' Brian Davids discusses FARGO Season 2, Episode 3, "The Myth of Sisyphus," with Shayne Bowman of HeisenbergChronicles.com. This episode was written by Bob DeLaurentis and directed by Michael Uppendahl. This is an "Instant Take" which means they recorded their reactions to the episode immediately after their respective viewing. * This is a spoiler discussion * If you enjoyed this episode, please rate/review FILM SCHLUBS in iTunes; that's the best thing you can do to support a FREE podcast. Also, tune in to Wednesday's weekly show, FILM SCHLUBS: TV TALK, as Brian and Shayne discuss the television landscape and talk spoilers for shows such as The Leftovers, The Affair, The Walking Dead and Homeland. CONTACT FILM SCHLUBS Follow Brian Davids on Twitter: @BDF331 Follow Shayne Bowman on Twitter: @hypergenesb Follow Film Schlubs on Twitter: @filmschlubs For questions, comments, sponsorship or donations, please email:  filmschlubs@gmail.com

This week on FILM SCHLUBS, Brian and Dylan review Danny Boyle's STEVE JOBS, starring Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslett, Seth Rogen and Jeff Daniels. Dylan also offers up a non-spoiler review for PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE GHOST DIMENSION. Also tune in to our FARGO Instant Takes every Monday as well as TV TALK every Wednesday with Shayne Bowman. SHOW NOTES / TIMESTAMPS STEVE JOBS Non-Spoiler Review: 58:20 STEVE JOBS Spoiler Review: 1:17:00 PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE GHOST DIMENSION Non-Spoiler Review: 54:01 Weekend Box Office Talk: 1:29 TV/Film News Talk: 4:52 Trailer Talk: 12:02 What We Watched This Week: 28:27 Suggestions of the Week: 49:56 WHAT WE WATCHED THIS WEEK  Dylan: Homeland, Paper Towns, Unfriended, Nathan for You Brian: The Leftovers, Fargo, Homeland, The Affair, The Walking Dead, The Flash, Arrow, Kingdom, Back to the Future Trilogy, Back in Time, The Specialist, Hitman: Agent 47, Room, Meadowland, The End of the Tour SUGGESTIONS OF THE WEEK Dylan: MAN ON FIRE (iTunes, Netflix DVD) Brian: MONSTERS (Ne

Brian Davids discusses the world of television with Shayne Bowman (HeisenbergChronicles.com) as of October 21st, 2015. They 'make the rounds' (general TV talk with no spoilers) until the 55:14 mark. Then they talk spoilers for The Affair, Homeland, The Leftovers and The Walking Dead. Makin’ The Rounds Until 55:14 (General TV Talk w/ No Spoilers) 'The Affair' Spoilers: 55:15 ‘Homeland’ Spoilers: 1:02:51 ‘The Leftovers’ Spoilers: 1:10:21 Check out Brian's interview with The Leftovers' writer, Patrick Somervile. Patrick wrote episode 2.03, "Off Ramp," with Damon Lindelof. Also check out Brian's blog post on episode 3 at TheLivingReminders.com as well as his Thought of the Week via The Living Reminders Podcast. ‘The Walking Dead’ Spoilers: 1:26:42 As always, if you enjoyed the show, please rate/review FILM SCHLUBS in iTunes. CONTACT FILM SCHLUBS Follow Film Schlubs on Twitter - @FilmSchlubs Follow Brian Davids on Twitter - @BDF331 Follow Shayne Bowman on Twitter - @hypergenesb Email FilmSchlubs@gmail.com

On our fourth episode of FILM SCHLUBS: REWIND, Brian and Dylan celebrate BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II on October 21, 2015, the same day that Doc, Marty and Jennifer time-traveled to the future. * This is a spoiler discussion. * Want a REWIND episode produced for your favorite film? Or a TV episode that Dylan and Brian have both seen already? Email FilmSchlubs@gmail.com to discuss sponsorship.  As always, please rate/review the show in iTunes. That's the best thing you can do to support a free podcast. Make sure to check out October 19th's episode of FILM SCHLUBS as Brian and Dylan reviewed CRIMSON PEAK plus the week in TV/Film. On Monday, October 26th, they will Danny Boyle's STEVE JOBS. CONTACT FILM SCHLUBS Follow Brian on Twitter - @BDF331Follow Film Schlubs on Twitter: @FilmSchlubsEmail Film Schlubs: filmschlubs@gmail.com

FILM SCHLUBS' Brian Davids discusses FARGO Season 2, Episode 2, "Before The Law," with Shayne Bowman of HeisenbergChronicles.com. This episode was written and directed by series creator, Noah Hawley. This is an "Instant Take" which means they recorded their reactions to the episode immediately after their respective viewing. * This is a spoiler discussion * If you enjoyed this episode, please rate/review FILM SCHLUBS in iTunes; that's the best thing you can do to support a FREE podcast. Also, tune in to Wednesday's weekly show, FILM SCHLUBS: TV TALK, as Brian and Shayne discuss the television landscape and talk spoilers for shows such as The Leftovers, The Affair and Homeland. CONTACT FILM SCHLUBS Follow Brian Davids on Twitter: @BDF331 Follow Shayne Bowman on Twitter: @hypergenesb Follow Film Schlubs on Twitter: @filmschlubs For questions, comments, sponsorship or donations, please email:  filmschlubs@gmail.com

This week on FILM SCHLUBS, Brian and Dylan review Guillermo del Toro's CRIMSON PEAK, starring Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston and Jessica Chastain. They also offer up non-spoiler reviews for BRIDGE OF SPIES and BEASTS OF NO NATION. Also tune in to our FARGO Instant Takes every Monday as well as TV TALK every Wednesday with Shayne Bowman. SHOW NOTES / TIMESTAMPS CRIMSON PEAK Non-Spoiler Review: 1:23:00 CRIMSON PEAK Spoiler Review: 1:39:00 BRIDGE OF SPIES Non-Spoiler Review: 1:05:00 BEASTS OF NO NATION Non-Spoiler Review: 1:13:45 Weekend Box Office Talk: 1:37 TV/Film News Talk: 2:57 Trailer Talk: 20:40 What We Watched This Week: 40:07 Suggestions of the Week: 1:01:36 WHAT WE WATCHED THIS WEEK  Dylan: The Spectacular Now, We Are Still Here, Evil Dead 2, Bridge of Spies, Steve Jobs, Chef, Nathan for You, How We Got To Now, Cannibal Holocaust, Beasts of No Nation Brian: The Leftovers, Fargo, Homeland, The Walking Dead, Halt and Catch Fire, The Flash, Arrow, The Knick, The Unauthorized Melrose Place Story, The Unaut

Brian Davids discusses the world of television with Shayne Bowman (HeisenbergChronicles.com) as of October 14th, 2015. They 'make the rounds' (general TV talk with no spoilers) until the 1:11:30 mark. Then they talk spoilers for Homeland, The Leftovers and The Walking Dead. Makin’ The Rounds Until 1:11:30 (General TV Talk w/ No Spoilers) ‘Homeland’ Spoilers: 1:11:30 ‘The Leftovers’ Spoilers: 1:22:30 ‘The Walking Dead’ Spoilers: 1:51:40 As always, if you enjoyed the show, please rate/review FILM SCHLUBS in iTunes. CONTACT FILM SCHLUBS Follow Film Schlubs on Twitter - @FilmSchlubs Follow Brian Davids on Twitter - @BDF331 Follow Shayne Bowman on Twitter - @hypergenesb Email FilmSchlubs@gmail.com

FILM SCHLUBS' Brian Davids discusses FARGO's Season 2 premiere episode, "Waiting For Dutch," with Shayne Bowman of HeisenbergChronicles.com. This episode was written by series creator, Noah Hawley, and directed by Randall Einhorn (Fargo S1, The Office). This is an "Instant Take" which means they recorded their reactions to the episode immediately after their respective viewing. * This is a spoiler discussion * If you enjoyed this episode, please rate/review FILM SCHLUBS in iTunes; that's the best thing you can do to support a FREE podcast. Also, tune in to Wednesday's weekly show, FILM SCHLUBS: TV TALK, as Brian and Shayne discuss the television landscape and talk spoilers for shows such as The Leftovers, The Affair and Homeland. CONTACT FILM SCHLUBS Follow Brian Davids on Twitter: @BDF331 Follow Shayne Bowman on Twitter: @hypergenesb Follow Film Schlubs on Twitter: @filmschlubs For questions, comments, sponsorship or donations, please email:  filmschlubs@gmail.com

This week on FILM SCHLUBS, Brian and Dylan revew Robert Zemeckis' THE WALK, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. They also do non-spoiler reviews for 99 HOMES and KNOCK KNOCK. Show Notes / Timestamps THE WALK Non-Spoiler Review: 1:19:33 THE WALK Spoiler Review: 1:41:46 99 Homes Non-Spoiler Review: 57:50 Knock Knock Non-Spoiler Review: 1:02:01 Weekend Box Office Talk: 1:55 TV/Film News Talk: 6:50 Trailer Talk: 17:54 What We Watched This Week: 22:57 Suggestions of the Week: 52:27 What We Watched This Week  Dylan: 99 Homes, Knock Knock, He Named Me Malala, The Evil Dead, Far From The Madding Crowd, Her Sister's Sister, Frank, The Affair, Reading: Room Brian: Die Hard Franchise, Knock Knock, The Final Girls, The Leftovers, Homeland, The Affair, The Flash, Arrow, Halt and Catch Fire Suggestions of the Week Dylan: Arlington Road (iTunes, VUDU) Brian: Halt and Catch Fire (Netflix, AMC App) Contact FILM SCHLUBS We want to hear from you! Sound off on anything you'd like via the contact information below. Email Film Schlubs:

Brian Davids discusses the world of television with Shayne Bowman (HeisenbergChronicles.com) as of October 9th, 2015. They 'make the rounds' (general TV talk with no spoilers) until the 52:14 mark. Then they talk spoilers for Homeland, The Leftovers and The Affair. Makin’ The Rounds Until 52:14 (General TV Talk w/ No Spoilers) ‘Homeland’ Spoilers: 52:15 ‘The Leftovers’ Spoilers: 1:00:32 ‘The Affair’ Spoilers: 1:18:32 As always, if you enjoyed the show, please rate/review FILM SCHLUBS in iTunes. Contact FILM SCHLUBS Follow Film Schlubs on Twitter - @FilmSchlubs Follow Brian Davids on Twitter - @BDF331 Follow Shayne Bowman on Twitter - @hypergenesb Email FilmSchlubs@gmail.com

On our third episode of FILM SCHLUBS: REWIND, Brian and Dylan revisit John McTiernan's DIE HARD (1988) starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman.  * This is a spoiler discussion. * Want a REWIND episode produced for your favorite film? Or a TV episode that Dylan and Brian have both seen already? Email FilmSchlubs@gmail.com to discuss sponsorship.  As always, please rate/review the show in iTunes. That's the best thing you can do to support a free podcast. Make sure to check out October 12th's episode of FILM SCHLUBS as we review THE WALK and discuss the week in TV/Film. In addition, our FARGO TV Instant Takes are uploaded every Monday night as of October 12th. Lastly, our debut TV TALK episode premieres on October 8th. Contact FILM SCHLUBS Follow Brian on Twitter - @BDF331Follow Film Schlubs on Twitter: @FilmSchlubsEmail Film Schlubs: filmschlubs@gmail.com

On this bonus episode of FILM SCHLUBS, Brian is joined by guest co-host, Shayne Bowman of HeisenbergChronicles.com, to discuss their INSTANT reactions (including spoilers) to Season 1, Episode 6, of FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, "The Good Man." Remember, this is an "Instant Take" as Brian and Shayne give their initial impression immediately after watching the episode. Brian and Shayne will continue their general TV discussion (Homeland, The Affair, The Leftovers etc.) every Wednesday morning so tune in to that this week. Enjoy the show? Please rate/review FILM SCHLUBS in iTunes as that's the best thing you can do to support a FREE podcast. Contact FILM SCHLUBS Have something you want to say to the FILM SCHLUBS? Contact us via Twitter or Email: Follow Brian on Twitter - @BDF331 Follow Shayne on Twitter: @hypergenesb Follow Film Schlubs on Twitter: @FilmSchlubs Email Film Schlubs: filmschlubs@gmail.com

This week on FILM SCHLUBS, Brian and Dylan are joined by People Magazine's Aaron Couch to discuss Ridley Scott's THE MARTIAN, starring Matt Damon. Enjoy the show? Please rate/review Film Schlubs on iTunes and we'll thank you personally on our next show. That's the best thing you can do to support a FREE podcast. Also, check out our "Instant Takes" on FEAR THE WALKING DEAD with Shayne Bowman of HeisenbergChronicles.com. Show Notes / Timestamps THE MARTIAN Non-Spoiler Review: 56:56 THE MARTIAN Spoiler Review: 1:25:30 Weekend Box Office Talk: 2:47 TV/Film News Talk: 4:32 Trailer Talk: 13:42 What We Watched This Week: 19:14 Suggestions of the Week: 53:45 What We Watched This Week  Dylan: The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Walk, The Affair, Sliding Doors, The Best of Me, Last Man on Earth, South Park San Diego Film Festival: Ashby, Mississippi Grind, Meadowland, I Smile Back, Room Brian: SCREAM Quadrilogy, Sicario (Again), Review, Limtless, You're The Worst, Fear The Walking Dead, Review, Dawn of the Dead, The S

On this special episode of Film Schlubs, Brian Davids talks with acclaimed novelist and television writer, Patrick Somerville, of HBO's The Leftovers (co-writer of "Off Ramp" and "A Most Powerful Adversary"), 24: Live Another Day AND FX'S The Bridge. Patrick discusses his upbringing and how he prepared himself to write professionally. He also details his experiences in the writers' room of each show he's worked on including The Leftovers. Patrick also talks about his short story that impressed The Leftovers' co-creator, Damon Lindelof, and played a part in Patrick's hiring for Season 2. Please note: There are MILD SPOILERS for The Leftovers S1 in this conversation once you reach the 29:40 mark.   Tune in to The Leftovers on HBO, HBOGo or HBONow as it returns for Season 2 on October 4th. Patrick's episode, "Off Ramp," airs on October 18th; his second episode, "A Most Powerful Adversary," airs on November 15th. Make sure to follow Patrick Somerville on Twitter - @PatrickerVille - and view his novels/short stori

On this BONUS episode of FILM SCHLUBS, Brian and Dylan review Baltasar Kormákur's EVEREST starring Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin and Jake Gyllenhaal.Like all FILM SCHLUBS reviews, the initial conversation is NON-SPOILER so you learn our general impression of the film and whether you should go see it or not. Then, the conversation shifts to a spoiler-based discussion once you hear the spoiler music play.  Once the spoiler music plays at the 31:00 mark, please pause the podcast if you have NOT seen EVEREST, and return once you've seen the film.  Enjoy the show? Please rate/review FILM SCHLUBS in iTunes as that's the best thing you can do to support a FREE podcast. Contact FILM SCHLUBS Have something you want to say to the FILM SCHLUBS? Contact us via Twitter or Email: Follow Brian on Twitter - @BDF331 Follow Film Schlubs on Twitter: @FilmSchlubs Email Film Schlubs: filmschlubs@gmail.com

On this bonus episode of FILM SCHLUBS, Brian is joined by guest co-host, Shayne Bowman of HeisenbergChronicles.com, to discuss their INSTANT reactions (including spoilers) to Season 1, Episode 5, of FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, "Cobalt." Remember, this is an "Instant Take" as Brian and Shayne give their initial impression immediately after watching the episode. Enjoy the show? Please rate/review FILM SCHLUBS in iTunes as that's the best thing you can do to support a FREE podcast. Contact FILM SCHLUBS Have something you want to say to the FILM SCHLUBS? Contact us via Twitter or Email: Follow Brian on Twitter - @BDF331Follow Shayne on Twitter: @hypergenesbFollow Film Schlubs on Twitter: @FilmSchlubsEmail Film Schlubs: filmschlubs@gmail.com