You will know our guest star from the 15 time Emmy-winning series he created, the much beloved Everybody Loves Raymond. While his incredible work on that series was from behind the camera, you also may have seen him step in front of the cameral on Curb Your Enthusiasm and other shows. Where his talents have really been able to shine in a whole new fashion, is on his very popular Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil. Of course I am talking about the one and only, a personal favorite of mine, Phil Rosenthal.

Phil sits down on the TV Topics couch as we ask questions about his TV viewing experience – from his favorite primetime show as a kid, to his can’t skip theme songs, to what show he would like to live in (you’ll never guess it) and much more. We then take a break from the TV Topics questions to deep dive into his outstanding and deceiving work on Somebody Feed Phil (which he discussed with Joey here last year).

That’s right, I said deceiving. The series is supposed to be a food and travel show, but that is a lie… it is MUCH more. Phil not only travels the globe meeting new people and old friends while trying some of the delicious food, he also is brings something much more important to our living rooms – empathy. That is why I need to take this moment to unmask Phil Rosenthal for what he really is – the deliverer of joy, entertainment, and empathy… through food. Helping make the world a better place one scrumptious meal at a time.

As I expressed to Phil during our conversation (below), what always struck me as special about Somebody Feed Phil, besides its charismatic and very funny host, besides the it-looks-so-good-you-can-almost-taste-it delectable food, beside the beautiful cinematography which transports viewers to wonderful destinations across the globe (including my own Jersey City) – besides all of that… What struck me as special about the show is its heart. It truly is one of the most positive and uplifting shows that explores what connects us all and our ability to see one another not as foes or different, but as fellow travelers on the shared journey called life. All this while being a highly entertaining, funny, and fascinating show about food and travel.

It was a true pleasure so speak with Phil, a person’s whose work I have enjoy for decades. The conversation covers a lot of topics from The Honeymooners to his terrible poker face to how the loss of his dear parents affected the show and him personally. Listeners will enjoy every minute of it as much as we did.

Surprisingly, what I appreciate most about Phil is not his work, it is his motivation behind Somebody Feed Phil. Listen to our conversation below where his words speak for themself about the subject. I will share this one small piece of wisdom he passed along. On the topic of solving the world’s problem, Phil references the popular idea of building a wall. Rosenthal has another solution. “I always said instead of a wall how about a table?” Brilliant and beautiful. I hope to share a table with him one day to thank him face to face for his mission for good.

Thank you to Phil Rosenthal for sitting down on the TV Topics couch – it was an honor. Be sure to listen to episode 5 of TV Topics featuring Phil in its 32-minute entirety, directly below.

Also, for the heck of it, after watching six seasons of Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix, pick up Phil’s book about the series, here.

Future episodes of TV Topics will feature more of your favorite actors, actresses and artists, who will also discuss their relationship with TV. If you love television and good conversations, you’ll love TV Topics. Our upcoming guests will be announced soon, but just know they will be a lot of fun.

Subscribe to TV Topics on Spotify, Amazon Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, IHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Radio Public, Castbox, Google Podcasts. (Coming soon to Overcast, Pocket Cast, and more platforms.)

If you would like to be a guest on TV Topics, reach out to Steven Prusakowski.

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Below, you can hear my conversation with Rosenthal. We talk mainly about Somebody Feed Phil, but there’s some Everybody Loves Raymond chatter, as well as even a bit on Rosenthal’s documentary Exporting Raymond. Beyond that, it’s just a discussion about comedy, food, travel, and living well. Rosenthal is a man who knows he’s won the game of life and is infinitely appreciative. You can see that not just in how his work seeks to comfort and entertain, but in how he carries himself, both on the show and during this chat. It was a delight spending some time on the phone with him. Season Five of Somebody Feed Phil debuts this week on Netflix and is a much watch, whether you’re a fan of Anthony Bourdain or Ray Romano. Rosenthal channels them both, through his own unique personality.

Here now is my interview with Somebody Feed Phil star Phil Rosenthal. Enjoy:

The fifth season of Somebody Feed Phil debuts on Netflix this Wednesday, May 25th!

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Here is the press release from the Academy:

Actor-writer-comedians Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang will announce the 97th Oscars^®nominations in all 23 Academy Award^® categories in a live presentation from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater, Thursday, Jan. 23, via global live stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org and the Academy’s digital platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook), NY and LA Switch pool ports and satellite downlink feed, national broadcast news programs, including ABC’s “Good Morning America,” and streaming on ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu.

5:30 a.m. PST

(Not listed in order of presentation and subject to change)

Actor in a Supporting Role

Actress in a Supporting Role

Animated Short Film

Costume Design

Live Action Short Film

Makeup and Hairstyling

Music (Original Score)

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

Writing (Original Screenplay)

5:41 a.m. PST

(Not listed in order of presentation and subject to change)

Actor in a Leading Role

Actress in a Leading Role

Animated Feature Film

Cinematography

Directing

Documentary Feature Film

Documentary Short Film

Film Editing

International Feature Film

Music (Original Song)

Best Picture

Production Design

Sound

Visual Effects

Source: Press Release

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In my review of the film here, I said the following about Angarano and Cera’s work, alongside the rest of the cast:

Michael Angarano and Michael Cera have really enjoyable chemistry together, while Kristen Stewart elevates all of her scenes just on talent alone. Stewart isn’t asked to do a lot, but she has the charm and charisma to make Rosie instantly lovable, especially with her droll way of interacting with Cera’s Glenn. Watching Angarano be a bit of a scamp, a man-child who you want to root for, as well as Cera play a more mature, yet just as neurotic type of character he became famous for, is a lot of fun. They don’t ignore the weight of certain situations, but they always find the dry comedy. Maya Erskine is very solid too, though she has the least screen time of the quartet. Supporting players here includes A.J. Mendez, though Angarano and Cera are clearly the focus.

Making his filmmaking debut, co-writer/director Michael Angarano impresses. The screenplay he penned with Chris Smith never tries to make things too cute, while his direction is supremely confident. It’s a road trip comedy, so there are beats that need to be hit, but it always feels like this flick is up to something a little bit different. There’s a genuine curiosity about what will happen next that fuels the narrative. Well paced, with a lean running time, it all builds to a very touching conclusion, sending you out on a high. The film just works, plain and simple.

Below, you can hear Angarano and Cera chatting about the movie. Apologies, you can only hear their side of the conversation, but they’re talking mostly to each other, so it works. They discuss road trips, the experience of making the film, and more. They’re really enjoyable to listen to, so this should still be fun. Plus, the flick is great, which is what counts. Go see Sacramento this weekend and you’ll understand why!

Here now are Michael Angarano and Michael Cera talking Sacramento. Enjoy:

Sacramento is in theaters this weekend!

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Here is the press release:

Today, the Golden Globes® announced the star-studded lineup of presenters for the highly-anticipated 82nd Annual Golden Globes® airing live on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs).* Presenters for the first major award show of the season will take the stage alongside acclaimed Emmy®, Grammy®, and Golden Globe® nominated comedian, actress, and host Nikki Glaser, who is making history as the first woman to host the Golden Globes® on her own.

Presenters for the 82nd Annual Golden Globes® include: Andrew Garfield, Anthony Mackie, Anthony Ramos, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ariana DeBose, Aubrey Plaza, Auliʻi Cravalho, Awkwafina, Brandi Carlile, Catherine O’Hara, Colin Farrell, Colman Domingo, Demi Moore, Dwayne Johnson, Édgar Ramírez, Elton John, Gal Gadot, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, Jennifer Coolidge, Kaley Cuoco, Kate Hudson, Kathy Bates, Ke Huy Quan, Kerry Washington, Margaret Qualley, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Keaton, Michelle Yeoh, Miles Teller, Mindy Kaling, Morris Chestnut, Nate Bargatze, Nicolas Cage, Rachel Brosnahan, Rob McElhenney, Salma Hayek Pinault, Sarah Paulson, Seth Rogen, Sharon Stone, Vin Diesel, Viola Davis, and Zoë Kravitz.

The Golden Globes®, often referred to as “Hollywood’s Party of the Year®,” is the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of both film and television. Multi-Emmy Award®-winning producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment (WCE) will return as executive producing showrunners for the 82nd Annual Golden Globes®. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the 82nd Annual Golden Globes®, which has been viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide.

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs. 

Source: Golden Globes

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In my review of the film (here), I had the following to say about the cast, including Norton:

Timothée Chalamet leads an impeccable cast while doing the best work of his career so far. He becomes Bob Dylan in a way that’s never impression, but simply masterful interpretation. There isn’t a moment where you see Chalamet or compare him to Dylan. He just is Dylan here. Monica Barbaro and Elle Fanning are the film’s secret weapons, bringing out other sides of Dylan. Barbaro gets to go toe to toe with Chalamet and challenge his character as Joan Baez, both artistically and personally. Fanning is able to break your heart while looking at the man differently than anyone else. They both impressed me massively. Edward Norton crafts a gentle soul who sees this genius as a sign of his demise in a way, appreciating him nonetheless. It’s a kind yet complex turn that also ranks among his best, which is really saying something. Boyd Holbook gets to have the most fun of the lot, especially when Johnny Cash is on the wilder side, but never turns it into a caricature. You’re seeing Cash at one moment in his life, genuinely impressed by Dylan. Scoot McNairy makes the most of his few scenes, essentially silent yet also giving us a different look at Dylan.

Below, you can see my discussion with Norton. In addition to a little Springsteen talk, I wanted to hear about how he found Seeger, which leads us in a few directions. He even mentions Fight Club at one point, which is always fun to hear about. His work in A Complete Unknown is really quite something, up there with anything he’s ever done, though in a completely different key. Plus, he liked my Springsteen on Broadway shirt, which I got a kick out of as well. Once you see the film in a few days, you’ll understand why he seems locked in for a Best Supporting Actor nomination…

Here now is my interview with A Complete Unknown co-star Edward Norton. Enjoy:

A Complete Unknown is in theaters on Christmas Day!

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Succumb to the darkness. That’s been the Focus Features marketing slogan for Nosferatu. It’s an apt one, too, as this Robert Eggers passion project does not shy away from the darkness of the Dracula type story, nor does it avoid the seduction. There’s plenty of gross moments in the film, but it also has an element of longing that really plays. Eggers brings his unique precision and craftsmanship to the vampire tale, making it the sort of feel-bad holiday offering that cinephiles should go nuts over.

Nosferatu is Eggers with no filter. It proves that he’s a good match for the material, befitting his longstanding interest in making this movie, but it also means that this is not quite a mainstream horror flick. Gross and weird, while also being classically haunting is perfect for the arthouse, especially given Eggers’ instincts. The multiplex? Well, that can be a harder sell. At the same time, anyone who gets bored with this one either is unfamiliar with his previous outings, has no patience for a story breathing, or just doesn’t get what he’s putting down. Being on the Eggers wavelength is key here.

This remake of the film of the same name, while also being an adaptation itself of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, is the story of Ellen Hutter (Lily-Rose Depp) and the vampire obsessed with her. Put under the spell of Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård) years ago and promised to him, she’s now married to Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult), who is unaware of her past. Sent by his boss to go close a real estate deal with a demanding Count in Transylvania, Thomas encounters Orlok, who initially doesn’t know who he’s married to. When he finds out, the need to be reunited with her, as well as feed, is intense. Stuck in Orlok’s castle, Thomas eventually escapes and returns home, though it soon becomes clear that Orlok has followed.

While death and disease have come alongside Orlok, Ellen has been having visions and losing control of herself. While Thomas tries to help her, others like Anna Harding (Emma Corrin) and Friedrich Harding (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) think she’s just losing her mind. Their lack of belief in her will have consequences. On the other hand, men like Professor Albin Eberhart von Franz (Willem Dafoe) and Dr. Wilhelm Sievers (Ralph Ineson) begin to understand the stakes and team up with Thomas to attempt to vanquish Orlok. Can they do it in time, or is Ellen lost forever? More than that, will she succumb to the darkness at hand?

Watching the cast buy into this vision is really something. Lily-Rose Depp is asked to do some very intense physical acting, while Bill Skarsgård continues to prove he’s one of the best at acting behind large amounts of makeup. He’s unrecognizable as the vampire, which is quite a feat. They both sink into these roles with abandon, which not only is what’s required, but how the story becomes as affecting as it does. The fact that the final scenes are actually moving? That’s all Depp and Skarsgård making you care. Nicholas Hoult showcases terror and love in equal measure, giving depth to a potentially thin role. Willem Dafoe is having fun, getting to go bigger than most. Emma Corrin is solid if unremarkable, while Aaron Taylor-Johnson hams it up a bit. Supporting players here, in addition to Ralph Ineson, include Simon McBurney, among others, but Nosferatu is the Depp and Skarsgård show for sure.

Filmmaker Robert Eggers puts it all on the screen here, and while it’s narratively perhaps his most straightforward work, no one will mistake this for a garden variety horror film. The stark cinematography from Jarin Blaschke, the ominous score from Robin Carolan, it all combines with terrific period production design to make it darkly hypnotic. The pacing is slow, so Eggers’ script isn’t always giving you quite as much to ponder as his direction, but there’s never a moment where you don’t think you’re in the hands of a storyteller executing his vision. Regardless of whether Nosferatu succeeds for you or not, it’s impossible to deny the craftsmanship on display. Between that and the acting, it’s easy to appreciate what’s on display.

Nosferatu works because Robert Eggers has a precision that comes through no matter what he’s doing. Whether you prefer this to The Witch, The Lighthouse, and The Northman (for me, The Witch is still tops, with this probably next in line), it’s clear that we have a unique aueteur operating at a high level. Whether you can do a horror movie or not, this vision is well worth your time.

SCORE: ★★★

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“It was very challenging [to figure out] how we could feed those massive set pieces that take so much time to prepare and shoot and then go on the post-production schedule of a TV show. However, I’m glad that Amazon had the ambition to create something that was not television in the traditional sense. Television has changed significantly over the past ten years, and it takes time to prepare, shoot, and do the post-production process. All my previous experience was very helpful in doing something like this.”

Bayona has been a long-time fan of J.R.R. Tolkien‘s world since he read The Lord of the Rings as a kid and explains that “when you read the books, you can tell how massive it is. At the same time, you can tell how rich and detailed the world of Tolkien is. For this show, the secret is to focus on the small details and then use the landscape to increase the psychology and how you can tell the story of these characters. We use visual language to tell every single detail of the story through the landscape, colors, and textures. However, the characters that Tolkien created from the books were a very good guide for this show.”

In crafting the show’s visual language, Bayona collaborated once again with his long-time friend Óscar Faura. He was the perfect fit to craft the show’s visual look because Bayona knew “how much he loves beauty. Every frame he does is so beautiful. I knew he was perfect for this world because beauty is crucial in Tolkien’s world. He always talks about big ideas: the good and the bad, darkness and light, the ugly and beauty. It’s very much like reading fairy tales. Oscar is perfect at creating these atmospheres for beauty, and the darkness we created in movies like The Orphanage and A Monster Calls.”

In the video interview below, you’ll find all of these topics and more, including setting the tone and atmosphere for the show by directing the first two episodes, the challenges of distancing yourself from what came before, and his favorite scenes to shoot. You can check out the full video below and see all episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Prime Video:

[Some of the quotes in this article have been edited for length and clarity]

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For episode number ninety six, I’m joined, as always, by Myles Hughes. This time around, Myles and I talk about a ton, mostly coming from a number of listener questions. Between that, Myles gives his take on Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (my review of which is here), while I start the conversation on Nope (you can see my review here), which will feed into next week’s spoilers-included episode…

As always my friends and faithful listeners/readers, I do hope you all enjoy the latest episode of the Awards Radar Podcast, our ninety-sixth one to date (only a couple more to 100!). Of course, feel free to revisit the previous installments by clicking the Podcast tab (here) on the top of the page. Plus, listen to us on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Spotify, and other platforms. More to come each and every single week, so from the bottom of my heart, thank you for listening! 

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In a statement, CCA TV Branch Vice-President Ed Martin said, “The historic strikes by the WGA and SAG/AFTRA necessitated a record amount of unscripted programming in all areas of television, from broadcast to cable to streaming, making the last 12 months a remarkable time for reality TV. The depth and diversity of our nominees for the sixth annual Real TV Awards reflects the importance and ever-increasing scope of the genre, which continues to offer something for everyone.”

CCA members will choose winners and receive ballots via email on May 20 to cast their vote. Fan voting for Male and Female Star of the Year, Best Ensemble Cast, and Best Show Host will also begin on May 20 at criticschoice.com.

Below is the complete list of nominees:

BEST COMPETITION SERIES

The Amazing Race (CBS)

RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)

Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix)

Survivor (CBS)

Top Chef (Bravo)

The Traitors (Peacock)

BEST COMPETITION SERIES: TALENT/VARIETY

American Idol (ABC)

America’s Got Talent (NBC)

Dancing with the Stars (ABC)

The Masked Singer (Fox)

So You Think You Can Dance (Fox)

The Voice (NBC)

BEST UNSTRUCTURED SERIES

Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory (Nat Geo WILD)

Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (HBO)

Love on the Spectrum (Netflix)

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Bravo)

The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy (Apple TV+)

Why Not Us (ESPN+)

BEST STRUCTURED SERIES

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network)

The Food That Built America (History)

How to With John Wilson (HBO)

Queer Eye (Netflix)

Shark Tank (ABC)

We’re Here (HBO)

BEST CULINARY SHOW

Be My Guest with Ina Garten (Food Network)

The Great British Baking Show (Netflix)

MasterChef Junior (Fox)

Next Level Chef (Fox)

Selena + Restaurant (Food Network)

Top Chef (Bravo)

BEST GAME SHOW

Celebrity Family Feud (ABC)

Celebrity Jeopardy! (ABC)

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (ABC)

Guy’s Grocery Games (Food Network)

Password (NBC)

Weakest Link (NBC)

BEST TRAVEL/ADVENTURE SHOW

The Great Food Truck Race (Food Network)

Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin (National Geographic Channel)

Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins (National Geographic Channel)

On the Roam (HBO | Max)

The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy (Apple TV+)

Somebody Feed Phil (Netflix)

BEST BUSINESS SHOW

Bar Rescue (Paramount Network)

Kitchen Nightmares (Fox)

The Mega-Brands that Built America (History)

Shark Tank (ABC)

Start Up (PBS)

BEST ANIMAL/NATURE SHOW

Critter Fixers: Country Vets (National Geographic Channel)

Earthsounds (Apple TV+)

Life on Our Planet (Netflix)

Planet Earth III (Prime Video)

Queens (National Geographic Channel)

The Wizard of Paws (BYUtv)

BEST CRIME/JUSTICE SHOW

Cold Justice (Oxygen)

The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (Investigation Discovery / Max)

Death in the Dorms (Hulu)

Justice, USA (HBO | Max)

Trafficked: Underworlds with Mariana van Zeller (National Geographic Channel)

Unlocked: A Jail Experiment (Netflix)

BEST SPORTS SHOW

30 for 30 (ESPN)

The Dynasty: New England Patriots (Apple TV+)

Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (HBO | Max)

Quarterback (Netflix)

Untold (Netflix)

Welcome to Wrexham (FX)

BEST RELATIONSHIP SHOW

Farmer Wants a Wife (Fox)

The Golden Bachelor (ABC)

Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (HBO)

Love is Blind (Netflix)

Love on the Spectrum (Netflix)

Swiping America (Max)

BEST LIFESTYLE SHOW: HOME/GARDEN

Celebrity IOU (HGTV)

Farmhouse Fixer (HGTV)

Home Town (HGTV)

Selling Sunset (Netflix)

Ugliest House in America (HGTV)

Windy City Rehab (HGTV)

BEST LIFESTYLE SHOW: FASHION/BEAUTY

Bollywed (Fuse)

Glow Up (Netflix)

OMG Fashun (E!)

Project Runway (Bravo)

Queer Eye (Netflix)

RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)

BEST LIMITED SERIES

American Nightmare (Netflix)

Beckham (Netflix)

Black Twitter: A People’s History (Hulu)

JFK: One Day in America (National Geographic Channel)

Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop (Netflix)

Telemarketers (HBO | Max)

BEST ENSEMBLE CAST IN AN UNSCRIPTED SERIES

House of Villains (E!)

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Bravo)

RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)

The Traitors (Peacock)

Vanderpump Rules (Bravo)

We’re Here (HBO)

BEST SHOW HOST

Will Arnett – Lego Masters (Fox)

Terry Crews – America’s Got Talent (NBC)

Alan Cumming – The Traitors (Peacock)

Kristen Kish – Top Chef (Bravo)

Keke Palmer – Password (NBC)

RuPaul – RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)

MALE STAR OF THE YEAR

Jerrod Carmichael – Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (HBO)

Alan Cumming – The Traitors (Peacock)

Bertie Gregory – Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory (Nat Geo WILD)

Eugene Levy – The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy (Apple TV+)

RuPaul – RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)

Gerry Turner – The Golden Bachelor (ABC)

FEMALE STAR OF THE YEAR

Selena Gomez – Selena + Restaurant (Food Network)

Sandra Lee – Dr. Pimple Popper (TLC)

Ariana Madix – Vanderpump Rules (Bravo)

Reba McEntire – The Voice (NBC)

Phaedra Parks – The Traitors (Peacock)

Retta – Ugliest House in America (HGTV)

Source: CCA (Press release)

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