Patrice Robotnick sees ‘Prodigal Son’

LB’S NOTE: You think Patrice Robotnick, our ace robot reporter and critic was tough on Succession?

Turns out that was just a warm-up for her latest cold-blooded review. Click below and listen up

Now that you know how this review sounds, here’s how it reads: read article

Roger Corman’s Quarantine Film Festival

Master filmmaker Roger Corman, who has discovered more film talent – writer, directors, actors, set designers, the works – than anybody else we can think of, is looking to discover another star – an indie filmmaker who can make everybody who sees their work go “Wow!” even when it’s shot while social distancing at home.

Even munchman’s gonna take a stab at this one. How about you?

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Cartoon: Noticing

We couldn’t help noticing this little gem from TVWriter™’s all-time favorite artist/philosopher, Grant Snider.

A great example of why y’all should buy his newest book, amiright?

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Indie Streaming Sites & the New Distribution World

Everything we all need to know about how we’ll be watching “TV” next week. (Or maybe even today.)

Hey, it’s a stream, yeah? Cut us some slack, okay?

by Kate Erbland

With streaming dominating the industry — and suddenly becoming the “new normal” in a changing world — IndieWire is taking a closer look at the news cycle, breaking down what really matters to provide a clear picture of what companies are winning the streaming wars, and how they’re pulling ahead.

By looking at trends and the latest developments, Streaming Wars Report: Indie Edition offers a snapshot of what’s happening overall and day-to-day in streaming for the indie set. Check out the latest Streaming Wars Report for updates to the bigger players in the industry. read article

Herbie J Pilato’s Thoughts About a Certain ‘Bionic Woman’

EXCLUSIVE: My Perceptions Of “The Bionic Woman” — And Beyond
by Herbie J Pilato

I will never forget the first time I saw The Bionic Woman television series.

Lindsay Wagner portrayed Jaime Sommers in a new spin-off from The Six Million Dollar Man, which featured Lee Majors. read article