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Team Tomato tackles the finale of The Newsroom, and not everyone is sad to see it go.  Matt Atchity, Sarah Ricard and Ryan Fujitani discuss the show’s final episode, including the funeral, the multiple flashbacks, and there’s a discussion around Aaron Sorkin’s recent statements in the press.  As always, there are plenty of spoilers, so don’t listen if you haven’t already seen the finale.

Matt Atchity, Ryan Fujitani and Sarah Ricard (calling in from the East Coast) discuss ‘Oh Shenandoah,’ the fifth episode of the third season of The Newsroom on HBO.  Team Tomato discusses Will’s cellmate, Sloane’s epic takedown, Jim & Maggie in Russia, and the critics’ reactions to some of the more sensitive subject matter covered in the show.  As always, there are plenty of spoilers, so don’t listen until you’re caught up on the show.

Critics React to The Newsroom's Controversial Penultimate Episode

Matt Atchity, Sarah Ricard, and Ryan Fujitani of Rotten Tomatoes discuss ‘Contempt,’ the fourth episode in HBO’s third season of The Newsroom. Hear Team Tomato’s thoughts on Pruit’s power trip, Will’s bluff with the court, and Jim’s contempt for Hallie’s job. As usual, there are plenty of spoilers, so don’t listen if you haven’t already watched!

Matt Atchity, Sarah Ricard, and Ryan Fujitani of Rotten Tomatoes discuss ‘Main Justice,” the third episode in HBO’s third season of The Newsroom. Hear Team Tomato’s thoughts on Charlie’s bluff, Will’s motivation, Pruit’s personality, and Jim and Hallie’s situation. As always, plenty of spoilers so don’t listen if you haven’t already watched!

A pared down version of Team Tomato recaps the second episode of the third season of HBO’s The Newsroom. Matt Atchity and Ryan Fujitani cover this week’s episode, since Grae Drake is on assignment and Sarah Ricard on vacation.  The guys discuss the pending hostile takeover of ACN’s parent company, the consequences of Neal’s communication with a government whistleblower, and most importantly, the evolution of the relationship between Don and Sloan.  As always, spoilers abound, so make sure you’re caught up on The Newsroom before listening!

Matt Atchity, Sarah Ricard, and Ryan Fujitani of Rotten Tomatoes discuss the season three premiere of HBO’s The Newsroom. Listen, as Team Tomato recaps “Boston” and what’s new with Will, Mac, Don, Sloan, Maggie, Jim, and Neil at the beginning of the new season. And, as always, there are plenty of spoilers about the episode!

Editor-in-Chief Matt Atchity and Senior Editor Grae Drake kick off this week’s show with two major releases - Big Hero 6 and Interstellar.  Senior Editor Tim Ryan shares critics’ reactions to the films, and Grae shares interviews with Interstellar director Christopher Nolan and stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain.  Editor Ryan Fujitani then steps in to talk about this week’s new DVD/Blu-ray releases Maleficent and Hercules.  Lastly, TV Editor Sarah Ricard shares the critics’ reaction to the season premieres of The Newsroom and The Comeback, and she introduces a new 70s-era spy series on BBC America called The Game.

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