The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 15 "The Evolution of 'Survivor'"

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"The NOT A Review Show!" host alliance of Bill Thill and Binging Betty discuss the creative, technical and cultural evolution of the long-running CBS smash hit/phenomenon that is "Survivor."

In this episode, 'longtime "Survivor" fan' Betty introduces 'late to the island' Bill to everything he's been missing by NOT following this landmark series. 

This is a longer, deep dive episode of "The NOT A Review Show!" complete with several extended 2-3 minute clips from some of Survivor's most notorious and important moments. 

With all previous seasons now streaming on Paramount Plus, "Survivor" is a bingers paradise and its ongoing "social experiment" is a window into our times.

The show that will Outwit, Outplay and Outlast us all, find out why we believe "Survivor" is the most illuminating reality show in the history of television.

The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 11: "The Whale"

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"The NOT A Review Show!" hosts Bill Thill and Binging Betty discuss director Darren Aronofsky's critically acclaimed "The Whale."

This episode was recorded just days before the 2023 Academy Awards where Brendan Fraser took home the Oscar for his brilliant performance as Charlie, a morbidly obese recluse seeking connection, meaning and redemption.

Written by Samuel D. Hunter and adapted from his own play, "The Whale" was nominated for three Academy Awards.

The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 10: "The 95th Academy Awards Oscar Telecast"

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The NOT A Review Show! hosts Bill Thill and Binging Betty roll out the champagne carpet and toast this years live Oscar telecast that aired on Sunday, March 12th on ABC.

Recorded just after the credits rolled, Bill and Betty's first reactions are positively positive.

Topics Include:

  • Why did the red carpet wear the color champagne this year?

  • Jimmy Kimmel; future Emmy winner for Best Host?

  • Best speeches sung or otherwise.

  • To Naatu Naatu or not to Naatu Naatu? 

  • Lady Gaga strikes a cord in Betty.

  • "Navalny" strikes a cord in Bill.

  • Plus, Everything and other and stuff...

 A show for film lovers, our favorite teachers, our agent and all the people we neglected to thank.

The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 8: "Elvis"

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“The NOT A Review Show" hosts Bill 'Shaky Leg' Thill and 'Colonel' Binging Betty put on their "Blue Suede Shoes" for a rockin' chat about Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis."

Our hosts are "All Shook Up" for Austin Butler's award winning performance as the "King of Rock and Roll" but do they both have "Burning Love" for the film? 

Give a listen and find out, "It's Now or Never."*

*(You can actually listen anytime you like. It's a podcast, after all...)

The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 6: "Welcome to Chippendales"

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Bill Thill and Binging Betty are back to the grind with the limited series "Welcome to Chippendales" now streaming on Hulu.

Kumail Nanjiani stars as Chippendales founder Steve Banerjee in this real life, true-crime, eight episode offering.

The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 5: "Top Gun: Maverick"

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Join Bill Thill and Binging Betty as they lock onto "Top Gun: Maverick" in this blockbuster episode of "The NOT A Review Show!"

Can anything more be said about this 2022 global hit? -- We think so.

And, is Tom Cruise the "last" movie star?

Plus! Is there a subliminal message in a scene between Tom Cruise and Miles Teller that's hidden in plain sight?

It's Tom Cruise. It's Top Gun. "Talk to me, Popcorn."

The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 4: "The Son"

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Hosts Bill Thill and Binging Betty discuss The Son, from writer/director Florian Zeller (The Father, 2020).

Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Vanessa Kirby, Zen McGrath and Anthony Hopkins star in this compelling drama about a fractured family struggling to deal with their troubled teenaged son (McGrath).

The Son is a film of extraordinary performances and deals with subject matter that is sensitive in nature.

Note: Includes conversation about depression and self-harm. Specific details of the film are discussed.

The NOT A Review Show - Ep. 3: "Glass Onion"

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Hosts Bill Thill and Betty McBinger (aka Binging Betty) try to solve the mystery of Rian Johnson’s Glass Onion starring Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, the worlds greatest detective.

(Some spoilers, but we don’t give it away…)

Episode 7: The Evolution of a Writer: From Stories of Local History to the Birth of A Global Brand with Ken Zurski

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Bill welcomes writer and broadcaster Ken Zurski to the show to discuss his process of researching, writing and publishing his first book, "The Wreck Of The Columbia", a true story chronicling the sinking of a paddle wheel steamboat on the Illinois River on July 4th, 1918.

Episode 5: Movies Of The 1980's With Film Critic Tara McNamara

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Host Bill Thill meets up with critic, journalist, and digital content creator Tara McNamara at the Cinemark Theaters in Los Angeles to discuss movies of the 1980's. Tara has been a critic for Common Sense Media for 15 years, written for Variety and Fandango and is the founder of 80sMovieGuide.com.

Episode 3: Squee! Female Fandom & Documentaries On A Shoestring Budget With Filmmaker Hansi Oppenheimer

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To Squee Or Not To Squee! Host Bill Thill is joined by self-described obsessed 'fangirl' and New York based documentary filmmaker Hansi Oppenheimer to discuss the power of female fandom. According to the Urban Dictionary, Squee! is the sound a fangirl makes, 'To Squeal with Glee', when expressing a feeling of excitement and happiness.

Episode 2: Bridging the Gaps with Creative Producer Jake Deptula

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Host Bill Thill and Producer, Writer and Pop Culture expert Jake Deptula meet for coffee and conversation at Priscilla's coffee shop in Toluca Lake, CA. In the shadow of Disney and Warner Bros. Studios, Priscilla's is the place to meet and greet friends in this famous media triangle neighborhood that's also home to the Garry Marshall Theater.

Episode 1: Welcome to Hollywood AWAC - Host Bill Thill is joined by guest contributor, writer Michael Claibourne for an “Opening Night” overview of the Hollywood AWAC community and podcast.

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Host Bill Thill is joined by guest contributor, writer Michael Claibourne for an "Opening Night" overview of the Hollywood AWAC community and podcast.