We've made it to the halfway point of the year, and this week Dave, Anselm, and Shantae (Alex was off on vacation) share their favorite films, TV shows, and performances of the year so far, including some of their biggest surprises. Some highlights from the episode: Shantae shows off her knowledge of old video games, Dave desperately attempts pronouncing a Welsh name (despite his last name literally being Welsh), and Anselm makes a surprising suggestion for the star of Tyler Perry's next movie. ...
Jul 19, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Alex, Dave, and Anselm go head-to-head once again in the ultimate rematch to prove who can prove who wrong the best. Shantae once again serves as Judge and Queen as over three rounds, she gives each player a movie within a particular genre to defend. Whoever can prove that their movie is best of the bunch, wins the round. Will Alex redeem himself from his last performance? Can Anselm be defeated? Is Love, Actually a good movie? Listen to the episode to find out! How to stay in touch: Hosts: Davi...
Jul 12, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Friendships are tested when the team gives their most controversial film/TV hot takes. From Star Wars to Stranger things, nothing is safe. Fuming after listening to this episode? No worries! Write to tmscreentime@gmail.com and let us know how wrong we are! How to stay in touch: Hosts: David Welsh Jr, Anselm Beach, Shantae Watkins, & Alex Torres Follow @tmscreentime on IG and Twitter for the latest news/updates We would love to hear from you! Send your comments, feedback, and questions to us ...
Jul 05, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Dave, Anselm, Alex, and Shantae review Bo Burnham’s Inside. The 2021 Netflix comedy special was written, directed and edited by Bo Burnham. Inside was filmed almost entirely in one room over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. The team discusses where Inside falls under Bo’s recent work, and how labeling it a comedy special might impact the reception by its potential audience. They also debate how effective, given Bo’s privilege, the special was in capturing the stress and anxiety that many fac...
Jun 28, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The Oscars' discussion concludes with the team reviewing best picture nominee The Father , which stars Anthony Hopkins as a man dealing with dementia. Recorded after the Oscars, the team recaps the Best Actor "shocker" and the ceremony's biggest production fail since the La La Land/Moonlight fiasco of 2017. The team also dives in the miracle of casting Anthony Hopkins, and the film's decision to immerse us in the moment-to-moment experience of dementia. How to stay in touch: Hosts: David Welsh J...
Jun 21, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Dave, Anselm, Alex, and Shantae review best picture nominee Judas and the Black Messiah . The true story stars LaKeith Stanfield as Bill O'Neal, instructed by the FBI to infiltrate the Chicago chapter of the Black Panther Party and gather intel on Chairman Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya) that would eventually lead to his assassination. The team covers a variety of topics including: The Academy's unusual decision to place both actors in the 'Supporting Role' category. Their vision for a Judas and t...
Jun 21, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The Crew dives into A24's best picture nominee, Minari. Minari follows a Korean family pursuing the American dream on a farm in 1980's rural Arkansas. Join them as they discuss the responsibility the film carries, if any as they look into what an authentic experience a Korean family would face in the South. Was this an accurate portrayal or simply a beautiful story following a family through transition, regardless of ethnicity? Listen as they debate this and more! How to stay in touch: Hosts: Da...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The crew reviews best picture nominee, Promising Young Woman. The dark comedy thriller that stars Carey Mulligan as Cassie seeking revenge, following a horrific event. The team dives into the motivation for Cassie's crusade and what the film says about being a "good guy". This leads to the big question: Is Cassie Jesus? How to stay in touch: Hosts: David Welsh, Anselm Beech, Shantae Watkins, and Alex Torres Follow @tmscreentime on IG and Twitter for the latest news/updates We would love to hear ...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Dave, Anselm, Shantae, and Alex review Hulu's best picture nominee, Nomadland , written and directed by Chloé Zhao. The film stars Frances McDormand as Fern, who after losing everything in the Great Recession, becomes a van-dwelling nomad. Topics the team discusses include Nomadland 's depictions of "houseless" people, and the film's stance on the nomadic lifestyle being a freedom of choice vs. a matter of circumstance. How to stay in touch: Hosts: David Welsh Jr, Anselm Beach, Shantae Watkins, ...
Jun 07, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Dave, Anselm, Shantae, and Alex discuss Netflix's best picture nominee Mank . Mank tells the true story of screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz, starring Gary Oldman, as he races to finish the screenplay for Citizen Kane . Is this film one of David Fincher's best? How did the crew make Mank look and sound like a film straight out of the 1930s? What does this film say about "fake news" today? The team discusses this and more! How to stay in touch: Hosts: David Welsh Jr, Anselm Beach, Shantae Watkins...
Jun 07, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Dave, Anselm, Shantae, and Alex review Netflix's best picture nominee The Trial of the Chicago 7 . From writer-director Aaron Sorkin, the legal drama is based on the infamous trial of 7 anti-Vietnam War protestors charged by the federal government with conspiracy and inciting riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The team debates the resurgence of the courtroom thriller, breaks down Sorkin's political idealism, and discusses the film's handling of race. How to stay in touch: Hosts: D...
Jun 07, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The Oscars are over, and many fantastic films were recognized this year. Dave, Anselm, Shantae, and Alex will be doing a special, 8-episode series with an in-depth review of each Best Picture Nominee. While Oscars season is over, it's never too late to dig into the Academy's choices for the year's best films! This episode kicks off the series with the Amazon original film Sound of Metal starring Riz Ahmed. From the performances to the technical achievements, the team covers it all. How to stay i...
May 31, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3
I want to play a game. Over three rounds, Judge and Queen Shantae chooses an A-List actor, and Anselm, Alex, and Dave will compete with one another by pitching to Shantae their best performance. How will Shantae rule and who will be crowned the winner? Listen to find out! P.S. Alex may or may not be good at this game (spoiler alert: he is not...) How to stay in touch: Hosts: David Welsh Jr, Anselm Beach, Shantae Watkins, & Alex Torres (go Oxford commas!) Follow @tmscreentime on IG and Twitte...
May 31, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Not sure what's coming out this year? This team's got you! Dave, Anselm, Shantae, and Alex break down their top 5 most anticipated movies and shows of the year. From The Suicide Squad to the the return of Dexter , there is a lot to look forward to this year! How to stay in touch: Hosts: David Welsh Jr, Anselm Beach, Shantae Watkins, & Alex Torres (go Oxford commas!) Follow @tmscreentime on IG and Twitter for the latest news/updates We would love to hear from you! Send your comments, feedback...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Before diving right into the content, get to know the team! Dave, Anselm, Shantae, and Alex will be talking about who they are, what they like, and their favorite films and series. How to stay in touch: Hosts: David Welsh Jr, Anselm Beach, Shantae Watkins, & Alex Torres (go Oxford commas!) Follow @tmscreentime on IG and Twitter for the latest news/updates We would love to hear from you! Send your comments, feedback, and questions to us at tmscreentime@gmail.com Please rate and review on Appl...
May 31, 2021•27 min
