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Tag: Movies

257 | Mark A. Altman (Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982)

Posted on July 4, 2023August 22, 2023 By Sammy Younan 2 Comments on 257 | Mark A. Altman (Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982)
257 | Mark A. Altman (Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to producer/writer Mark A. Altman a co-creator of Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982 a docuseries streaming on The CW App.

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255 | Rivkah Reyes (School Of Rock: 20th Anniversary)

Posted on May 30, 2023August 22, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 255 | Rivkah Reyes (School Of Rock: 20th Anniversary)
255 | Rivkah Reyes (School Of Rock: 20th Anniversary)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Rivkah Reyes who played Katie in School of Rock. She’s hosting a 20th Anniversary of the movie along with her short Gianna at the Inside Out Film Festival.

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254 | Asia Youngman & Kathleen Jayme (30 for 30: I’m Just Here for the Riot)

Posted on April 18, 2023March 28, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 254 | Asia Youngman & Kathleen Jayme (30 for 30: I’m Just Here for the Riot)
254 | Asia Youngman & Kathleen Jayme (30 for 30: I’m Just Here for the Riot)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to directors Asia Youngman and Kathleen Jayme about their 30 for 30 documentary I’m Just Here for the Riot.

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253 | Tonje Hessen Schei (Praying for Armageddon)

Posted on April 11, 2023March 28, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 253 | Tonje Hessen Schei (Praying for Armageddon)
253 | Tonje Hessen Schei (Praying for Armageddon)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Tonje Hessen Schei director of Praying for Armageddon a doc about the Christian politicization of Armageddon.

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252 | Anthony Shim & Ethan Hwang (Riceboy Sleeps)

Posted on March 17, 2023March 21, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 252 | Anthony Shim & Ethan Hwang (Riceboy Sleeps)
252 | Anthony Shim & Ethan Hwang (Riceboy Sleeps)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer/director Anthony Shim & actor Ethan Hwang of Riceboy Sleeps a moving reflection about relocating to Canada in the 90s.

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246 | Jeremy Lalonde (Ashgrove)

Posted on November 29, 2022March 23, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 246 | Jeremy Lalonde (Ashgrove)
246 | Jeremy Lalonde (Ashgrove)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks Alfred Hitchcock with Alexandre O. Philippe director of 78/52 a documentary on the iconic Psycho shower scene.

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245 | Chris Robinson (Panning For Gold)

Posted on November 8, 2022January 7, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 245 | Chris Robinson (Panning For Gold)
245 | Chris Robinson (Panning For Gold)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to standup comic Chris Robinson about his comedy special Panning For Gold (streaming on Crave).

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#SetTheVCR: June 13-19, 2022

Posted on June 13, 2022September 1, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: June 13-19, 2022
#SetTheVCR: June 13-19, 2022

We got miracles and music, high stakes baseball and basketball…so it’s either The Summer I Turned Pretty or the latest #SetTheVCR.

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Happy Birthday: MCU – Has Left Its Mark

Posted on May 2, 2022August 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Happy Birthday: MCU – Has Left Its Mark
Happy Birthday: MCU – Has Left Its Mark

The Iron Age…On September 6, 2005 Marvel entered into a non-recourse debt structure with Merrill Lynch collateralized by movie rights for 10 characters: Iron Man would be the first to make his “Mark.” (At the time Marvel’s media release said: “Marvel characters set to join Captain America in the movies are the Avengers, Nick Fury,…

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Morning Tea: Will Smith Is Wheels Up Which is Barry Good Magic

Posted on April 22, 2022September 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Will Smith Is Wheels Up Which is Barry Good Magic
Morning Tea: Will Smith Is Wheels Up Which is Barry Good Magic

What’s popping in popular culture? Sammy steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.

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  • #SetTheVCR: May 05-11, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Even with your Poker Face I can tell you’re seeking TV Recommendations for your Safe House. No worries with this week’s #SetTheVCR I got it in The Black Bag.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 28 – May 04, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    April showers bring May TV listings: these TV recommendations cover all Four Seasons. It’s #SetTheVCR where I put the On in Conan.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 21-27, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    TV Recommendations can be Havoc; You need help. Well Babygirl: I got you; it's your TV Companion: #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 14-20, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    I hope you're a light Nightsleeper because the NBA Playoffs start this week. Will a new champion be Minted? Only way to know is to #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 07-13, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    For this week's TV Recommendations we stare into The Abyss and a Black Mirror stares back. Welcome to #SetTheVCR which is about as comfortable and as cool as Morningside.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 31 – April 06, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Secrets and Serial Killers pepper this week’s TV Recommendations. A combo like that can only mean it’s #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 24-30, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    You'll wanna Bogart these fantastic TV Recommendations: they go from Holland to MobLand. Of course it's not a Complete Unknown, why yes it's #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 17-23, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    These TV Recommendations will make you don a Happy Face: from magic of David Blaine to the Madness of March. It's #SetTheVCR here for all of Your Tomorrow TV needs.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 10-16, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From an Electric State to a Beach party these TV Recommendations will make you a Better Man. It maybe Cold outside but #SetTheVCR is warm and just what you are Kraven.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 03-09, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Venom has a Last Dance while Daredevil is Born Again: that's Life. It's also #SetTheVCR for this week.
  • #CouchWorthy: 2025 Key Midseason & Premiere Dates – April 2025March 28, 2025
    #SetTheVCR is your weekly TV Guide by Sammy Younan to help you plan a fantastic TV schedule from must-watch TV shows to fun discoveries.
  • #CouchWorthy: 2025 Key Midseason & Premiere Dates – March 2025February 28, 2025
    #SetTheVCR is your weekly TV Guide by Sammy Younan to help you plan a fantastic TV schedule from must-watch TV shows to fun discoveries.
  • Morning Tea: The Rocky III-Peat…February 9, 2025
    What's popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.
  • #CouchWorthy: 2025 Key Midseason & Premiere Dates – February 2025January 31, 2025
    #SetTheVCR is your weekly TV Guide by Sammy Younan to help you plan a fantastic TV schedule from must-watch TV shows to fun discoveries.
  • #CouchWorthy: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-ManJanuary 28, 2025
    Following Peter Parker on his way to becoming a hero. Or is is "Peter Parker?" The stand alone vs continuity debate.
  • #CouchWorthy: The Countdown to NBA Saturday Primetime on ABCJanuary 22, 2025
    NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC– the marquee, national NBA game of the week kicks off on January 25 with a classic Tripleheader.

  • 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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