Screen Time: Episode 11 131224
Welcome to Screen Time Episode 11! This nearly 60-minute episode is packed with all things film, TV, and gaming.
We kick things off by diving into the iconic Easy Rider soundtrack, released in 1969, forever linked to the counterculture movement. Featuring tracks by Steppenwolf, The Byrds, and Jimi Hendrix, the soundtrack revolutionized film music, moving beyond traditional scores to use contemporary rock as a narrative tool. It not only reflected the spirit of the era but helped cement the use of rock in cinema, influencing filmmakers like Cameron Crowe and Quentin Tarantino.
In movie news, we cover some exciting upcoming releases, starting with Pedro Almodóvar's The Room Next Door, which marks his first English-language film, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton. We also discuss Babygirl, a dark and provocative exploration of desire and power dynamics, directed by Halina Reijn, and Young Hearts, a touching coming-of-age drama about love and self-discovery. Then, we move on to film updates, including The Gorge, blending romance and action with a sci-fi twist, The Damned, a chilling 19th-century horror set in Iceland, and Cleaner, a high-stakes action-thriller starring Daisy Ridley.
On the TV and streaming front, we highlight the return of Severance for its much-anticipated second season on Apple TV+, as well as Noah Wyle's return to medical drama in The Pitt. Plus, the new docuseries Aaron Rodgers: Enigma will offer an exclusive look into the quarterback’s journey after his Achilles injury. Meanwhile, in gaming news, Astro Bot won Game of the Year at The Game Awards, and new titles like Dispatch, a superhero workplace comedy, and Helldivers 2, which introduces new factions and vehicles, are set to take the gaming world by storm.
Stay tuned for more updates in our next episode of Screen Time!
