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| 194: The Social Reckoning (2026) | 19 Oct 2026 | 01:48:29 | |
WAYW misjudged “The Social Reckoning.” Aaron Sorkin made a good movie. Alex and Nick call out their low expectations for the film, then highlight its strong screenplay and performances, and break down Sorkin’s body of work. At 59:10, the guys switch to a spoiler-filled discussion of the film. For WAYW, (01:31:08), the guys review “Verity,” “Other Mommy,” and the first few episodes of Netflix’s “East of Eden.” Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch | |||
| 193: Digger (2026) | 06 Oct 2026 | 01:01:57 | |
Warning: This episode completely spoils the new Tom Cruise film, “Digger.” For the first 25 minutes, Alex and Nick have a general, spoiler-free discussion about Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s new film. After the 25-minute mark, the guys fully spoil the masterful, layered, satirical, profound film that is “Digger.” Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch | |||
| 192: Vanilla Sky (2001) | 18 Sep 2026 | 01:58:20 | |
Everything, in its right place. Alex and Nick have a freewheeling conversation about Cameron Crowe’s “Vanilla Sky.” Random topics include Tom Cruise’s best work, Crowe’s filmography, 9/11, Radiohead, Barbara Stanwyck, “Abre los ojos,” car crashes, vertigo, Times Square, suicide, dreams, Penélope Cruz playing Sofia twice, Cameron Diaz losing her mind, and more. Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch | |||
| 191: Fargo (1996) | 04 Sep 2026 | 01:53:45 | |
Blood has been shed! Alex and Nick break down a modern American masterpiece, Joel and Ethan Coen’s “Fargo.” Topics include theorizing why Jerry Lundegaard needs money, Shep and Carl’s relationship, the geographical distance between Fargo and Minneapolis, Scotty’s fate, the great Harve Presnell as Wade, Carter Burwell’s perfect score, Roger Deakins’ cinematography, and the ingenious decision to include scenes with Mike Yanagita and Mr. Mohra. Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch | |||
| 190: The Coen Brothers | 20 Aug 2026 | 03:28:21 | |
What’s the rumpus? Joel and Ethan Coen have written, directed, and edited 18 films together, and Alex and Nick are in their element when discussing them. From “Blood Simple” to “Buster Scruggs,” here’s a breakdown of two of the most singular, hysterical, and intelligent voices in modern film. Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch | |||
| 189: Cool Hand Luke (1967) | 06 Aug 2026 | 01:54:18 | |
Welcome back to the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project! Alex and Nick break down one of their shared favorite films of all time, Stuart Rosenberg’s “Cool Hand Luke.” Topics include Paul Newman’s best performances, all the film’s iconic scenes (The Car Wash, Arletta, 50 Eggs, etc.), the ceaseless quotable lines, bucking back against authority, influence on other prison films, the marvelous 4K, and much more. For WAYW, the guys review Olivia Wilde's new film, "The Invite." Part 11 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project. Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch | |||
| 188: The Odyssey (2026) | 22 Jul 2026 | 02:08:41 | |
Alex and Nick rave about Christopher Nolan’s latest film, “The Odyssey.” The guys break down the huge cast, IMAX 70mm screenings, Matt Damon’s best performances, the movie’s astounding set pieces, the score, the practical effects, Oscar chances, and so much more. Later in the episode, the guys re-rank all of Christopher Nolan’s films. Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch | |||
| 187: Whiplash (2014) | Favorite Movie Endings | 02 Jul 2026 | 02:38:51 | |
“Whiplash” contains Nick’s favorite movie ending. Ever. This episode begins with Alex and Nick breaking down Damien Chazelle’s “Whiplash.” The guys discuss the film’s lasting popularity, Paul Reiser’s face, cruel brothers, evil teachers, sociopathic bosses, and why J.K. Simmons’ Oscar-winning performance is one of the greatest villains in cinema. In the second half (01:35:20), the guys discuss the ending of “Whiplash” in depth and list their favorite movie endings. Visit our website waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch | |||
| 186: Disclosure Day (2026) | Top 10 Steven Spielberg Films | 16 Jun 2026 | 02:27:04 | |
Our first official Steven Spielberg episode! Alex and Nick begin by describing the first Spielberg film they saw, and how it impacted them (04:42). Next, the guys (briefly) review Spielberg’s latest film, “Disclosure Day” (23:20). In the back half of the episode, Alex quickly goes through Spielberg’s entire filmography (46:06) before both guys list their Top 10 favorite Steven Spielberg films (01:19:09). Visit our brand new website waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch | |||
| 185: Damien Chazelle | 04 Jun 2026 | 02:24:13 | |
This episode features the most scorching NDHT (Nicholas Dostal Hot Take™) in the history of the pod. Few modern directors have been as impactful as Damien Chazelle. Alex and Nick have a blast diving into Chazelle’s small but remarkable filmography. Stray topics include Justin Hurwitz’s score in “Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench,” the “Whiplash” short film, the lasting magic of “La La Land,” the sound in “First Man,” the cultural reclamation of “Babylon,” and much more. Visit our brand new website waywpodcast.com Buy WAYW Merch | |||
| 184: Best Picture Hot Take | 21 May 2026 | 01:31:17 | |
This mixed-bag episode has it all. Alex and Nick begin by introducing their new website, wawypodcast.com, where you can find every episode, buy merch, donate, join Patreon (!), and more. Then Alex reveals a scorching new hot take concerning the Academy Award for Best Picture. Lastly, the guys review new Broadway shows, “The Drama,” “Mother Mary,” Season 3 of “Euphoria,” “Face/Off” on the big screen, the best-looking 4K discs, and more. Visit our brand new website waywpodcast.com Buy WAYW Merch Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon | |||
| 183: Jim Jarmusch | 05 May 2026 | 02:50:26 | |
Nick and Alex discuss the career of one of Nick’s favorite directors, the singular Jim Jarmusch. As the guys break down each Jarmusch film, stray topics include style vs. fashion, making the mundane cool, slow cinema, revelatory film structure, anthology films, and much more. Visit our BRAND NEW website waywpodcast.com for episode categories, merch, donations, comments, social media, and more! | |||
| 182: One Battle After Another (2025) Commentary | 13 Apr 2026 | 02:44:17 | |
Watch Paul Thomas Anderson’s BEST PICTURE WINNING film right along with Alex and Nick. The guys discuss the movie's brisk pace, Sean Penn’s performance, a critical mistake in the film’s subtitles, stealth long takes, its Oscar wins, and so much more. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X | |||
| 181: 2026 Oscar Reactions | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:35:38 | |
Ocean waves, ocean waves. Recorded immediately after the 98th Academy Awards, Alex and Nick absolutely lose their minds as Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” wins six Oscars. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X | |||
| 180: 2026 Oscar Predictions | 11 Mar 2026 | 02:26:30 | |
This oversized Oscar episode has it all: unhinged rants, passionate appeals, analytic predictions, and friendly arguments. In Part 1 (00:23:16), Alex and Nick trash the shoddy award shows so far this year, before predicting the winners for every category of the 98th Academy Awards. Part 2 (01:43:33) is the WAYW Oscars, where the guys each pick their own nominees and winners for every major Oscar category. Join our Instagram Live at WAYW_Podcast on the day of the awards for our final Oscar picks! Sunday, March 15, 2025, 2:00 p.m. PST. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X | |||
| 179: Halloween (1978) Commentary | Halloween Every Week | 06 Feb 2026 | 02:40:29 | |
Alex completed his 2025 movie challenge of watching John Carpenter’s “Halloween” once a week for the entire year. In Part 1 (00:01:10) of this episode, Alex does a solo commentary on the film, reporting all the fun things he learned by watching the movie so much. In Part 2 (01:32:03), Alex brings Nick on to talk about every “Halloween” sequel, the four franchise timelines, John Carpenter’s music, the worst “Halloween,” Sam Raimi’s “Send Help,” and much more. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X | |||
| 178: 2026 Oscar Nominations (Uncut) | 23 Jan 2026 | 00:50:06 | |
Alex and Nick break down the 2026 Oscar nominations. The guys discuss “One Battle After Another” landing 13 nominations (!!), “Sentimental Value’s” surprise showing, and how Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” smashed the Oscar nomination record and will likely go on to win Best Picture. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X | |||
| 177: Top 10 Films of 2025 | 20 Jan 2026 | 02:25:29 | |
Alex and Nick list their favorite films of 2025. The guys discuss all the foreign, indie, and mainstream films that worked for them, a few bigger movies that did not, probable Oscar nominees, and so much more. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X | |||
| 176: Klute (1971) | The Parallax View (1974) | All the President’s Men (1976) | 08 Jan 2026 | 02:39:41 | |
Alex and Nick end season 1 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project with Alan J. Pakula's Paranoid Thriller Trilogy: “Klute,” “The Parallax View,” and “All the President’s Men.” The guys break down each film, Pakula’s career, Gordon Willis’ astonishing work as a cinematographer, the current state of journalism, Watergate, “Deep Throat,” JFK, sex work, and so much more. Part 10 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X | |||
| 175: The Way Back (2020) | 25 Dec 2025 | 01:59:35 | |
Alex and Nick discuss alcoholism, depression, losing parents, Ben Affleck’s best work, and Gavin O’Connor’s “The Way Back”. This episode is as real as What Are You Watching gets. Watch Alex and Nick's film, "I Am Alive," for free online. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X | |||
| 174: Licorice Pizza (2021) Commentary | 11 Dec 2025 | 02:16:22 | |
Assassin’s focus. Gritted teeth and fixed bayonets. The “Licorice Pizza” commentary is here! Hang out with Alex and Nick as they watch Paul Thomas Anderson’s love letter to LA. Stray topics include PTA/Haim music videos, favorite Haim albums/songs, Bradley Cooper’s career, Oscar chances for “One Battle After Another,” peanut butter sandwiches, and much more. “I’m coming, Nancy!” Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X | |||
| 173: Saturday Night Fever (1977) | 23 Nov 2025 | 01:49:47 | |
John Badham’s “Saturday Night Fever” is so much more than a fun disco movie. Alex and Nick break down the film’s hilarious dinner conversations, John Travolta’s thrilling dance scenes, and the movie’s unexpected sequences of real life. Early in the episode, Alex shares his radical theory about “Pulp Fiction” that he’s been afraid to share for years. Part 9 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X | |||
| 172: Serpico (1973) | 07 Nov 2025 | 02:05:09 | |
The WAYW New Hollywood Film Project continues with a ‘70s classic, Sidney Lumet’s “Serpico.” Alex and Nick discuss Al Pacino in his first starring role, Lumet’s 50-year career, police corruption, whistleblowers, roast beef sandwiches, the real Frank Serpico, the maniac who co-wrote the screenplay, and much more. For WAYW, the guys briefly review new films from Benny Safdie, Guillermo del Toro, Richard Linklater, and Yorgos Lanthimos. Part 8 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X | |||
| 171: One Battle After Another (2025) | 23 Oct 2025 | 01:52:41 | |
There are no spoilers in this episode. As Alex and Nick give their glowing review of Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” topics include attending an LA premiere, the film’s Oscar chances, Alex’s recent brush with death, Nick’s recent brush with death, Top 5 Leonardo DiCaprio performances, re-ranking PTA’s filmography, meeting Colin Farrell, and much more. For WAYW, the guys review new movies from Daniel Day-Lewis(!), Derek Cianfrance, Kathryn Bigelow, Luca Guadagnino, Rebecca Miller, Paul Greengrass, Edward Berger, and more. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X | |||
| 170: Shampoo (1975) | 15 Oct 2025 | 01:33:32 | |
“Hey, listen, baby, I'm a star.” Alex and Nick discuss the ‘70s hangout movie masterpiece, “Shampoo.” Alex explains why star/writer/producer Warren Beatty set the film on Election Day 1968, before the guys break down the film’s production design, costumes, and hair, the unique charms of Julie Christie, Goldie Hawn, and Jack Warden, how the great Lee Grant was blacklisted from Hollywood and came back to win an Academy Award for the film, and much more. Part 7 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X | |||
| 169: Remembering Robert Redford | 25 Sep 2025 | 01:12:11 | |
Alex looks back at the 60-year career of Robert Redford. Topics include Redford’s best acting performances, his Oscar-winning directing work, the meme to end all memes, and how he helped start the careers of many of the best film directors working today. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd | |||
| 168: Chinatown (1974) | 19 Sep 2025 | 01:49:33 | |
“Well, to tell ya the truth, I lied a little.” Alex and Nick break down one of the essential films of the New Hollywood movement, Roman Polanski’s “Chinatown.” The guys discuss their favorite Jack Nicholson performances, Polanski’s infamous career, Faye Dunaway’s disturbing performance, John Huston as one of the best movie villains of all time, Robert Towne writing one of the best screenplays of all time, and much more. Part 6 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd | |||
| 167: Top 10 Films of 1996 | 05 Sep 2025 | 02:08:32 | |
This episode begins with some spoiler-free 2025 movie news and reviews, before Alex and Nick dive into their favorite films of 1996 (23:19). Topics include Leo as Romeo, Depp as Dead Man, Frances as Marge, (maybe) the best action film of all time, the movie that changed horror, the indies everyone talked about, new and old tattoos, and much more. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd | |||
| 166: High and Low/Highest 2 Lowest (1963/2025) | 22 Aug 2025 | 01:02:59 | |
There are no spoilers in this episode. Alex breaks down the opening segment of Akira Kurosawa’s masterpiece, “High and Low,” before bringing Nick on to review Spike Lee’s remake, “Highest 2 Lowest.” The guys discuss Spike’s post-“Inside Man" career, seeing Denzel Washington in “Othello” on Broadway, other remakes of Kurosawa’s work, Matthew Libatique, Dean Winters, Jules Dassin, and much more. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd | |||
| 165: Deliverance (1972) | 08 Aug 2025 | 02:02:36 | |
This is the weekend they didn’t play golf. Alex and Nick break down John Boorman’s masterpiece, “Deliverance.” The guys have an extended discussion on the horrifying attack sequence in the film, and the resulting impact it had on cinema and the culture. They also discuss Burt Reynolds’ breakout role, the film’s expert use of staging, how well Jon Voight plays drunk, Ned Beatty’s career, one of the most iconic music themes in movie history, and so much more. Part 5 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd | |||
| 164: Halloween (1978) | 24 Jul 2025 | 02:01:13 | |
Alex is watching John Carpenter’s “Halloween” once a week for all of 2025. In the latest installment of the WAWY New Hollywood Film Project, Alex and Nick discuss Alex’s crazy challenge, the film’s use of sound, cinematography, and editing, why “Halloween” is their favorite horror film, and how in the hell John Carpenter was able to write, direct, and score one of the most iconic films ever made with very little money. Totally. Part 4 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd | |||
| 163: Steven Soderbergh | 10 Jul 2025 | 03:41:54 | |
To celebrate five years of What Are You Watching, Alex and Nick discuss the most influential director of Alex’s life, Steven Soderbergh. Thirty-five movies, (at least) five career phases, a Palme d’Or, an Oscar, and an unparalleled work ethic all make Soderbergh an icon of modern cinema. Let’s go! Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd. | |||
| 162: F1: The Movie (2025) | 01 Jul 2025 | 01:25:01 | |
Alex welcomes back Taylor Scott to the pod to review “F1: The Movie.” The guys discuss F1: The Sport, Brad Pitt, IMAX, favorite car racing movies, and more. Later, the two have a wide-open What Are You Watching segment, anchored by Ridley Scott’s “Black Hawk Down.” Stray topics include Eric Bana, “Chopper,” favorite war movies, watching “Halloween” every week, watching “Dawson’s Creek” with your teenage daughter, “28 Years Later,” “Severance,” and much more. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd. | |||
| 161: Anora (2024) Commentary | 18 Jun 2025 | 02:23:11 | |
For this special episode, Alex invites new guest, Igor “Warrior” Nedvalyuk, on the pod to watch Sean Baker’s Best Picture-winning masterpiece, “Anora.” The guys discuss using movie quotes as a form of communication, Slavic culture, Sean Baker’s filmography, “Compartment No. 6,” “Casino,” "Glengarry Glen Ross," raves, Best Actress winner Mikey Madison, the film’s authenticity, and so much more. Watch on Hulu right along with us! Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd. | |||
| 160: All That Jazz (1979) | 31 May 2025 | 02:00:07 | |
It’s showtime, folks! As Alex and Nick break down Bob Fosse’s masterpiece, “All That Jazz,” the guys discuss Fosse’s career, autobiographical films, accepting death, Roy Scheider, “Fosse/Verdon,” the 1979 Oscars, “Vanilla Sky,” and much more. At the end of the episode (01:33:24), Alex does a solo review of the “Mission: Impossible” film franchise, including spoiler-free thoughts on “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.” Part 3 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd. | |||
| 159: Marathon Man (1976) | 13 May 2025 | 01:57:34 | |
Is it safe? Alex and Nick break down one of the best paranoid thrillers ever, “Marathon Man.” Stray topics include the remarkable careers of Dustin Hoffman, Roy Scheider, Laurence Olivier, and William Devane, 1976 in film, John Schlesinger’s best movies, William Goldman’s brilliant source novel, watching “Jaws” for the first time, and debunking the infamous “Why don’t you try acting, darling?” story. Part 2 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd. | |||
| 158: Five Easy Pieces (1970) | 24 Apr 2025 | 01:47:27 | |
Welcome to the first official episode of the What Are You Watching New Hollywood Film Project, where we examine films of the New Hollywood era, with a primary focus on 1970s classics. In this episode, Alex and Nick break down Bob Rafelson’s “Five Easy Pieces.” The guys discuss Rafelson’s career, BBS Productions, a struggling B-movie actor/writer/director named Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, The Monkees, chicken salad sandwiches, and one of the best endings in all of cinema. Part 1 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd. | |||
| 157: Top 10 Films of 1997 | 13 Apr 2025 | 02:03:57 | |
Alex and Nick list their favorite films from the great movie year 1997. Topics include Matt and Ben writing their Oscar ticket, the six pack of Cusack, the genius of “L.A. Confidential,” Pam Grier not being nominated (!), and how a little movie called “Titanic” dominated pop culture for more than a year. Would you like to know more? Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd. | |||
| 156: Remembering Gene Hackman | 31 Mar 2025 | 01:17:46 | |
Alex has spent the past month watching every film the dearly departed Gene Hackman was in. In this solo episode, Alex looks back at Hackman’s career and highlights the dozens of legendary characters he played. Rest in peace, Gene. We love you, we miss you. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd. | |||
| 155: The French Connection (1971) | 23 Mar 2025 | 01:25:30 | |
The guys review a film Alex has been obsessed with for decades, and Nick just watched for the first time. William Friedkin’s “The French Connection” won Best Picture and helped kickstart American ‘70s cinema. Stray topics include the film’s influence on the art form, picking your feet in Poughkeepsie, Friedkin’s career, the dearly departed Gene Hackman, the most infamous car chase in cinema history, and much more. Rest in peace, Gene Hackman. We love you, we miss you. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd. | |||
| 154: 2025 Oscar Reactions | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:55:32 | |
March 2 was the greatest day of all. Alex, Nick, and Dan excitedly react to the 97th Academy Awards, which have become Alex’s favorite Oscar show ever. Sean Baker makes history, Mikey Madison soars, Brody rambles, Culkin gets sincere, and Alex and Nick absolutely lose their minds when “Anora” takes five. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd. | |||
| 153: 2025 Oscar Predictions | 26 Feb 2025 | 01:50:52 | |
Many categories heading into the 97th Academy Awards are wide open. As Alex and Nick break down the narratives of every race, topics include “Anora’s” overall chances, potential mini-waves from “Conclave” and/or “Wicked,” Demi vs. Mikey, Timmy vs. Brody, "Flow" vs. "The Wild Robot," important nominated documentaries, why acting sweeps happen, and so much more. Tune in to Instagram Live at WAYW_Podcast the day of the awards for our final Oscar picks. Sunday March 2, 2025, 2:30p.m. PST. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd. | |||
| 152: Top 10 Films of 2024 | 12 Feb 2025 | 02:21:16 | |
Alex and Nick list their favorite films of 2024, a good year for movies if you look in the right places. The guys then review some Oscar-nominated films and break down the wild controversy surrounding “Emilia Perez,” before ending with a speechless WAYW segment. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd. | |||
| 151: 2025 Oscar Nominations | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:44:21 | |
No Denzel, no Nicole, no “Challengers”?! Are Culkin and Saldaña committing category fraud? Does anyone even like “Emilia Pérez”? | |||
| 150: Babygirl (2024) | The Brutalist (2024) | 22 Jan 2025 | 01:12:20 | |
Alex discusses the passing of David Lynch, before praising Halina Reijn's “Babygirl,” and listing Nicole Kidman’s best performances. Later, Alex invites friend-of-the-pod Dan on to trash Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist.” | |||
| 149: One Movie Every Day Challenge | 17 Jan 2025 | 01:34:26 | |
Alex watched at least one movie a day in calendar year 2024. In this episode, Nick interviews Alex about this fun and ridiculous exercise. The guys also discuss a lovely note from a fan, the impact of “Duel of the Fates,” Alex’s (even crazier) 2025 movie challenge, and much more. | |||
| 148: Top 25 Films of the Century | 01 Jan 2025 | 03:44:24 | |
Four and a half years of podcasting have led to this. For their biggest episode ever, Alex and Nick list their 25 favorite films of the 21st century (so far). The guys discuss the films that mean the most to them, movies that changed their lives, accepting pain through cinema, getting extremely drunk with an A-list star a decade ago, and so much more. | |||
| 147: Manchester by the Sea (2016) Commentary | 25 Dec 2024 | 02:19:20 | |
Welcome to the annual What Are You Watching holiday episode in which Alex and Nick cover a film featuring the darkest aspects of humanity. Kenneth Lonergan’s “Manchester by the Sea” understands pain and grief better than most films. It’s also hilarious. Gather the family around and watch the movie right along with us. Happy Holidays! | |||
| 146: Miami Vice (2006) | 17 Dec 2024 | 01:33:00 | |
Smooth, that’s how we do it. Alex and Nick break down an all-timer vibe movie, Michael Mann’s “Miami Vice.” The guys discuss the film’s difficult production, its gorgeous, digital aesthetic, Michael Mann’s director’s cuts, its increased popularity, Colin Farrell being so out of it that he doesn’t remember making the movie, and more. | |||
| 145: The Insider (1999) | 06 Dec 2024 | 02:15:16 | |
"Are you a businessman or are you a newsman?!" Alex and Nick break down one of Alex’s favorite films, Michael Mann’s “The Insider.” Topics include the current state of journalism, corporate confidentiality agreements, tortious interference, poor communication skills, “60 Minutes,” all-timer performances from Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, and Christopher Plummer, and so much more. | |||