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Tag: Movies

309 | José Lourenço (Young Werther)

Posted on January 15, 2025July 2, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 309 | José Lourenço (Young Werther)
309 | José Lourenço (Young Werther)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to José Avelino Gilles Corbett Lourenço the writer & director of the movie Young Werther.

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Trial By Trailer: Morningside

Posted on December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Trial By Trailer: Morningside
Trial By Trailer: Morningside

Trail By Trailer is judging a book by its cover or in this case…a movie by its trailer. Are you 100% IN or is it a Hard Pass?

Movies, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

#CouchWorthy: Icons Unearthed: Spider-Man

Posted on December 13, 2024January 21, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: Icons Unearthed: Spider-Man
#CouchWorthy: Icons Unearthed: Spider-Man

Making his journey from comics to cartoons to TV, all the way to the hands of Sam Raimi, bringing Spider-Man to life posed a major challenge.

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Trial By Trailer: Last Breath

Posted on December 3, 2024January 21, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Trial By Trailer: Last Breath
Trial By Trailer: Last Breath

Trail By Trailer is judging a book by its cover or in this case…a movie by its trailer. Are you 100% IN or is it a Hard Pass?

Movies, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

306 | Vivieno Caldinelli (Scared Shitless)

Posted on September 10, 2024February 13, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 306 | Vivieno Caldinelli (Scared Shitless)
306 | Vivieno Caldinelli (Scared Shitless)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Vivieno Caldinelli the director of the horror-comedy movie Scared Shitless (screening at Blood in The Snow).

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305 | Petey Beats (Adjoining & Popternative)

Posted on September 3, 2024January 7, 2025 By Sammy Younan 1 Comment on 305 | Petey Beats (Adjoining & Popternative)
305 | Petey Beats (Adjoining & Popternative)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to host & filmmaker Petey Beats about his horror short Adjoining & hosting interviews at Popternative.

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302 | Tommy Avallone (The House From…)

Posted on August 13, 2024January 7, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 302 | Tommy Avallone (The House From…)
302 | Tommy Avallone (The House From…)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Tommy Avallone, the director of The House From… which explores famous homes from movies/TV shows.

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298 | Ant Timpson (Bookworm)

Posted on July 16, 2024October 19, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 298 | Ant Timpson (Bookworm)
298 | Ant Timpson (Bookworm)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Ant Timpson about his latest feature Bookworm starring Elijah Wood & Nell Fisher.

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#SetTheVCR: July 15-21, 2024

Posted on July 15, 2024December 30, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: July 15-21, 2024
#SetTheVCR: July 15-21, 2024

From TV Crime to the end of popular shows; it’s a sad and dARK week at #SetTheVCR.

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297 | Morena Baccarin (Deadpool & Wolverine)

Posted on July 9, 2024October 12, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 297 | Morena Baccarin (Deadpool & Wolverine)
297 | Morena Baccarin (Deadpool & Wolverine)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Morena Baccarin known for playing Vanessa Carlysle (Deadpool’s fun girlfriend) & Leslie Thompkins on Gotham.

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  • #SetTheVCR: September 29 – October 05, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Like a man in the basement I got TV recommendations that are a Chef's Kiss. On The Lost Bus, this is your stop: It's #SetTheVCR!
  • #SetTheVCR: September 22-28, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    I got the Lowdown on this week's TV Recommendations so you don't hafta Go Into The Void all Wayward and lost. Just as The Simpsons keep going, so too does #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: September 15-21, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's TV Recommendations are not a Stop Gap Measure. Rather it's a Lilith Fair celebration of charming TV presented as #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: September 08-14, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Lots of TV Recommendations for you to Sheen this week. Like your Cable Guy, I got you hooked up with #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: September 01-07, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Have I Got News for You: I got TV Recommendations for you Winter Spring Summer or Fall. From the Highest 2 Lowest this is #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 25-31, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's #SetTheVCR is dedicated to my Stans.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 18-24, 2024
    by Sammy Younan
    Night Always Comes and like a TV Gambler you seek bold TV Recommendations without going Eenie Meanie. Once again #SetTheVCR is here to help, always cooler than Devo.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 11-17, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week’s TV recommendations are all locations from The Kingdom to Magic City to Alien: Earth. When it comes to Sammy Suggestions for #MustSeeTV I’m a #SetTheVCR Rainmaker.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 04-10, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    If your Hobby is to Pickup dope TV Recommendations like an American Prince this week's #SetTheVCR is funner than a Clown in a Cornfield.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 28 – August 03, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From a Red Eye to Area 51 this week’s TV Recommendations will make you put up your Twisted Metal. I dunno what that means, either, though I do know it’s #SetTheVCR time.
  • Morning Tea: Happy UFO Day 2025!July 2, 2025
    What's popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.
  • Trial By Trailer: The Running Man (A Remake…)July 1, 2025
    Trail By Trailer is judging a book by its cover or in this case...a movie by its trailer. Are you 100% IN or is it a Hard Pass?
  • #CouchWorthy: Barbara Walters: Tell Me EverythingJune 22, 2025
    Exploring the pioneering career of Barbara Walters. Delving into her influential role in broadcast journalism and the challenges women face in achieving success.
  • #CouchWorthy: Bono: Stories of SurrenderMay 29, 2025
    Bono: Stories of Surrender is a vivid reimagining of his one-man stage show Stories of Surrender now streaming on Apple TV.
  • #CouchWorthy: Super Team CanadaMay 16, 2025
    Super Team Canada follows six lesser known and underrated Canadian superheroes, tasked with saving the world.
  • #CouchWorthy: Murderbot: Season 1 May 15, 2025
    Murderbot a private security cyborg hides its acquired autonomy, while completing dangerous assignments is simultaneously drawn to humans.

  • Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 1: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    Under-Review: Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    by Sammy Younan
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Batman - Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: OvertureL Volume 1,
  • New Book Alert: California Bear
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Music Was Just Getting Good
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Ascent
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: Fantastic Four by Ryan North Volume 2
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?

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