Who doesn't like going to the movie theater for a night out? It can be a lot of fun, but what about the people who like to chat?

Has anyone ever spilled popcorn or soda on you? What about a crying kid?

There are some distractions here and there, and on this week's episode we talk about what bugs us most.

We also dive into what we do like and what we want to see added to the overall experience.

About the show

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.

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With the Primetime Emmy Awards deadline coming on May 31, a rush of new seasons and shows are hitting networks and streaming platforms.

Following the recent conclussion of strong seasons from Emmy favorites "The Pitt," "Severance" and "The White Lotus," streamers have recently dropped shows including:

• "Andor" on Disney+.
• "The Handmaid's Tale" on Hulu.
• "Dying for Sex" on Fx for Hulu.
• "The Last of Us" on Max.
• "Your Friends & Neighbors" on Apple TV+.
• "MobLand" on Paramount+.
• "The Residence" on Netflix.
• "The Studio" on Apple TV+.

Another new show is "The Bondsman" on Amazon Prime Video. Co-host Bruce Miller chats with Beth Grant and Jolene Purdy, who star in the show anchored by Kevin Bacon and Jennifer Nettles.

And to close the show, the hosts chat briefly about "Warfare," the new film from Alex Garland that includes a number of notable television faces, including "Shogun" star Cosmo Jarvis.

About the show

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.

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Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY

Disney+ has a pair of show returning with new seasons in "Dr. Who" and "Andor." These are among the upcoming highlights for fans of science fiction.

On this episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz talk those shows and other science fiction highlights on the way. Miller also shares his interview with Ncuti Gatwa, who plays the 15th Doctor in the series, as well as Varada Sethu, who is not only on "Dr. Who" but "Andor" as well.

Additionally, May 4 is considered Star Wars Day — May the 4th be with you! — and for the day a third miniseries of short animated episodes in the style of the "Clone Wars" series is on the way: "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld."

About the show

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.

Theme music

Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY