‘Beef’ Is Back: Season 2, Episodes 1-5 and ‘Top Chef’ S23E7

About this episode

Chris and Andy discuss the latest film and TV news, including a reboot announcement and reviews of recent episodes of 'Beef' and 'Top Chef'.

Chris and Andy talk about the official announcement of director Joseph Kosinski’s ‘Miami Vice’ reboot starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler (6:32), and the news that James Mangold is adapting his 1997 film ‘Cop Land’ into a TV series (10:33). Then they discuss the first five episodes of ‘Beef’ Season 2 (16:12). Later, they react to ‘Top Chef’ Season 23, Episode 7 (55:33). Finally, The Watch: After Dark (01:10:13). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald

Topics covered

• TV shows
• Film news
• Episode reviews
• Director announcements
• Season discussions

Keywords

• Beef
• Top Chef
• Miami Vice
• Cop Land
• Joseph Kosinski
• James Mangold
• Michael B. Jordan
• Austin Butler

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Miami Vice, Cop Land, Beef, Top Chef

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