Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal featured a penultimate episode full of loss, hope, and standing up for one's values. Plus a lot of controversy and the funniest favorite movie anyone's ever had. The Big Lead's Kyle Koster and Stephen Douglas continue to pour over the details. Then, Black Bird is stylish and driven by two massive and memorable performances. So why then did it have trouble sticking the landing? And finally, do we actually miss the old-school television schedule?

Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal featured a penultimate episode full of loss, hope, and standing up for one's values. Plus a lot of controversy and the funniest favorite movie anyone's ever had. The Big Lead's Kyle Koster and Stephen Douglas continue to pour over the details. Then, Black Bird is stylish and driven by two massive and memorable performances. So why then did it have trouble sticking the landing? And finally, do we actually miss the old-school television schedule?

Is 'Black Bird' Too True to Be Good? Plus, 'The Rehearsal' Holiday Spectacular

When one lives long enough, they see some incredible things. Like a Predator movie that receives critical acclaim. Only this one is set way back in time. That's right, we're talking analog Predator. The Big Lead's Liam McKeone and Ryan Phillips share their thoughts on the film, which is currently streaming on Hulu. 

When one lives long enough, they see some incredible things. Like a Predator movie that receives critical acclaim. Only this one is set way back in time. That's right, we're talking analog Predator. The Big Lead's Liam McKeone and Ryan Phillips share their thoughts on the film, which is currently streaming on Hulu.

Another Predator Movie? In This Economy?

Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal is dependent on scores of actors who must tailor their performances to the show's specifications. So how does he get all of those people ready? By establishing his own acting discipline, which he humbly named the Nathan Fielder method. Episode four of HBO's incredibly weird, challenging, and totally unique show is up for inspection as The Big Lead's Kyle Koster and Stephen Douglas try to make sense of it. 

Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal is dependent on scores of actors who must tailor their performances to the show's specifications. So how does he get all of those people ready? By establishing his own acting discipline, which he humbly named the Nathan Fielder method. Episode four of HBO's incredibly weird, challenging, and totally unique show is up for inspection as The Big Lead's Kyle Koster and Stephen Douglas try to make sense of it.

The Nathan Fielder Method Sounds Like Something Daniel Day-Lewis Does

Everyone remembers Fargo. But do you remember a movie that came two years later that was similar and every bit as good? Somehow, A Simple Plan got lost to time. The Big Lead's Kyle Koster and Stephen Douglas attempt to fix this by revisiting the perfectly-paced, carefully measured morality play. A star-studded cast includes Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton and Bridget Fonda. Come with them to a remote area of the Minnesota wilderness. What could possibly go wrong with such a straightforward plan?

Everyone remembers Fargo. But do you remember a movie that came two years later that was similar and every bit as good? Somehow, A Simple Plan got lost to time. The Big Lead's Kyle Koster and Stephen Douglas attempt to fix this by revisiting the perfectly-paced, carefully measured morality play. A star-studded cast includes Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton and Bridget Fonda. Come with them to a remote area of the Minnesota wilderness. What could possibly go wrong with such a straightforward plan?

Is 'A Simple Plan' Better Than 'Fargo'?

The weird world of Nathan Fielder continued to get weirder in the third episode of The Rehearsal, as he attempted to juggle his newfound fatherly duties with other projects he set up. How can he possibly manage to care for one of the many Adams under his watch while managing the unmanageable Patrick, a Punisher fan who wants his share of an inheritance and is not dating a gold digger? Stephen Douglas and Kyle Koster try to make sense of the Inception inside of an Inception and grapple with the complicated ethics on both side of the camera. 

The weird world of Nathan Fielder continued to get weirder in the third episode of The Rehearsal, as he attempted to juggle his newfound fatherly duties with other projects he set up. How can he possibly manage to care for one of the many Adams under his watch while managing the unmanageable Patrick, a Punisher fan who wants his share of an inheritance and is not dating a gold digger? Stephen Douglas and Kyle Koster try to make sense of the Inception inside of an Inception and grapple with the complicated ethics on both side of the camera.

'The Rehearsal' Digs Deeper, Finds Buried Treasure and Fully Grown Vegetables

Nathan Fielder is up to some new tricks in the second episode of "The Rehearsal" and things are only getting weirder. Stephen Douglas endeavors a solo pod to try to make sense of the situation. Also addressed: the blandness of "The Gray Man" and the economy of "The Rental."

Nathan Fielder is up to some new tricks in the second episode of "The Rehearsal" and things are only getting weirder. Stephen Douglas endeavors a solo pod to try to make sense of the situation. Also addressed: the blandness of "The Gray Man" and the economy of "The Rental."

Would You Trust 'The Rehearsal' With Your Baby? Plus, The 'Gray Man' and 'The Rental'

Season 3 of The Boys wrapped up earlier this month. After taking some time to digest the hilarity, goriness, and weird superhero sex acts that every season of the show brings (but especially this season), Ryan Phillips and Liam McKeone gathered to review Season 3, look back at how far The Boys themselves have come, and attempt to predict what the future holds despite the endless possibilities in the hands of the showrunners. How did Season 3 stack up to Season 2? What did this season do really well? Was the ending a bit of a letdown? Where does young Ryan (the character, not the writer) fit into all this?

Season 3 of The Boys wrapped up earlier this month. After taking some time to digest the hilarity, goriness, and weird superhero sex acts that every season of the show brings (but especially this season), Ryan Phillips and Liam McKeone gathered to review Season 3, look back at how far The Boys themselves have come, and attempt to predict what the future holds despite the endless possibilities in the hands of the showrunners. How did Season 3 stack up to Season 2? What did this season do really well? Was the ending a bit of a letdown? Where does young Ryan (the character, not the writer) fit into all this?

'The Boys' Season 3 Review: Homelander v. Soldier Boy and What to Make of Hughie and Starlight

In September, the 22nd season of Law & Order: SVU will air. It is the longest-running live action TV series in American history. Liam McKeone and Kyle Koster got together to discuss the show from two very different perspectives and marvel over the historic run of the show while breaking down exactly what it is about the formula that makes it work. Other subjects include the ensemble cast, the value of commercials, and reflection on SVU's place in the television industry at large. 

In September, the 22nd season of Law &amp; Order: SVU will air. It is the longest-running live action TV series in American history. Liam McKeone and Kyle Koster got together to discuss the show from two very different perspectives and marvel over the historic run of the show while breaking down exactly what it is about the formula that makes it work. Other subjects include the ensemble cast, the value of commercials, and reflection on SVU's place in the television industry at large.

Appreciating the Historic Run of 'Law & Order: SVU' And Why the Formula Works

Nathan Fielder's new show, The Rehearsal, arrived on HBO Max on Friday night. The follow-up to Nathan For You takes Fielder's unique brand of comedy and life advice and applies it to people instead of businesses. The results of the first episode are cringe-worthy, hilarious and memorable. 

Nathan Fielder's new show, The Rehearsal, arrived on HBO Max on Friday night. The follow-up to Nathan For You takes Fielder's unique brand of comedy and life advice and applies it to people instead of businesses. The results of the first episode are cringe-worthy, hilarious and memorable.

'The Rehearsal' Will Make You Squirm, Laugh and Delight in the Insanity

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Stranger Things, the most popular Netflix show to ever be produced, released its fourth season this summer. The final episodes dropped on July 1. Stephen Douglas and Liam McKeone gathered to discuss the happenings of Season 4. What worked? What didn't? How does it compare to previous seasons? What's going to happen to these traumatized Hawkins kids? Was Eddie Munson's Metallica scene the most epic on-screen shredding we've seen in a long time? And, most importantly, does Nancy end up with Steve or Jonathan?

Stranger Things, the most popular Netflix show to ever be produced, released its fourth season this summer. The final episodes dropped on July 1. Stephen Douglas and Liam McKeone gathered to discuss the happenings of Season 4. What worked? What didn't? How does it compare to previous seasons? What's going to happen to these traumatized Hawkins kids? Was Eddie Munson's Metallica scene the most epic on-screen shredding we've seen in a long time? And, most importantly, does Nancy end up with Steve or Jonathan?

Reviewing Season 4 of 'Stranger Things,' What We Liked, and What We Didn't

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The Big Stream is The Big Lead's home for all things pop culture. Kyle Koster, Ryan Phillips, Stephen Douglas, and Liam McKeone discuss what they are watching and plan to watch. Regular reviews, recaps and breakdowns of current and past television shows and movies and whatever else they find interesting at the intersection of the Internet and pop culture. The Big Stream will cover it all.

The Big Stream is The Big Lead's home for all things pop culture. Kyle Koster, Ryan Phillips, Stephen Douglas, and Liam McKeone discuss what they are watching and plan to watch. Regular reviews, recaps and breakdowns of current and past television shows and movies and whatever else they find interesting at the intersection of the Internet and pop culture. The Big Stream will cover it all.

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