24: Devs

24: Devs

Author: Across the Movie Aisle April 13, 2020 Duration: 48:35
This week, your hosts Sonny Bunch, Alyssa Rosenberg, and Peter Suderman discuss Louis CK’s surprise new special, discuss DEVS, the best show streaming now that you might not even know about (17:40), and break down UNBELIEVABLE in assigned viewing (34:28). If you like the show, consider signing up for two free months of REBELLER since, as I mention on each and every program, if you don’t sign up, we don’t get to keep doing this. https://shop.cinestate.com/products/rebeller-free-2-month-trial


There’s a familiar rhythm to most movie talk: either a deep dive into technical craft or a quick thumbs-up, thumbs-down reaction. Across the Movie Aisle proposes a different kind of conversation. Each week, the discussion moves past simple recommendations and into the richer territory where personal taste, cultural context, and cinematic history collide. You’ll hear thoughtful reviews of new releases and enduring classics, but the real focus is on the dialogue itself-the disagreements, the discoveries, and the shared enthusiasm that happens when perspectives meet. This isn’t about delivering a unanimous verdict; it’s about exploring why a film works for some and falls flat for others, what a director’s choices reveal, and how the landscape of television and film continues to shift. The tone is more like a spirited, informed chat among friends than a formal lecture, making even the most nuanced analysis feel accessible. Whether it’s breaking down the latest headline-grabbing series or revisiting an overlooked gem, the podcast thrives on that genuine exchange of ideas. It’s for anyone who finds that the most interesting part of watching something is the conversation that follows, where the space between different viewpoints is exactly where the understanding grows. Tune in for a weekly dose of that specific, engaging, and wonderfully contentious dialogue that only movies and TV can inspire.
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