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| 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 | |||
| 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. | |||
| 78: Quentin Tarantino | 23 Nov 2022 | 03:26:54 | |
It’s finally here, our full career breakdown of the one, the only, Quentin Tarantino. As Alex and Nick review every movie in Tarantino’s filmography, stray topics include favorite characters, best music moments, loudest controversies, the films that influenced Tarantino, and so much more! | |||
| 77: Saving Private Ryan (1998) Commentary | 10 Nov 2022 | 02:51:18 | |
Watch Steven Spielberg’s WWII masterpiece right along with us. Alex and Nick discuss the lasting importance of the Normandy sequence, movie tricks, Tom Hanks’ career, Spielberg’s best films, the great supporting cast, terrible Oscar mistakes, the best war films ever made, and so much more. | |||
| 76: Top 10 NC-17 Rated Films | 03 Nov 2022 | 01:57:40 | |
Nick interviews Alex about the best NC-17-rated movies ever made. Alex discusses the history of the NC-17 rating, the difference between Unrated and NC-17, appreciating vs. liking tough movies, and films that go too damn far. | |||
| 75: Favorite Films of 2007 | 20 Oct 2022 | 02:06:36 | |
Has there been a better movie year since 2007? Alex and Nick dive into all the great films of 2007, topics include the Coens vs. PTA, the ‘70s aesthetic of “Michael Clayton,” Christian Bale & Werner Herzog, Noah Baumbach’s career, the Oscars, and silly movies that claim to be “Based on a True Story.” | |||
| 74: Andrea Arnold | 13 Oct 2022 | 01:28:29 | |
Visionary director, Andrea Arnold, is one of Alex and Nick’s favorite filmmakers. The guys break down all of Arnold’s film work and discuss filming in the 4:3 aspect ratio, Shia LaBeouf, Riley Keough, Oscar-winning short films, working with unknown actors, and so much more. | |||
| 73: Blonde (2022) | 04 Oct 2022 | 01:35:47 | |
Alex and Nick review Andrew Dominik’s controversial new film, “Blonde.” The guys discuss online hysteria, Dominik’s challenging filmography, Marilyn Monroe’s best performances, NC-17 movies, Ana de Armas, cinematographer Chayse Irvin, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, and more. | |||
| 72: Favorite Movies By Women, About Women | 22 Sep 2022 | 01:40:35 | |
Alex and Nick have done a lot of lists on the podcast, but none have featured films by this many incredible directors. This episode is all about female-driven stories, from filmmakers such as Sofia Coppola, Greta Gerwig, Claire Denis, Lynne Ramsay, Catherine Breillat, Patty Jenkins, Julia Ducournau, Agnes Varda, Jane Campion, and more. | |||
| 71: Heat 2, Book-to-Movie Reviews | 15 Sep 2022 | 01:15:05 | |
Nick interviews Alex as he reviews Michael Mann’s new novel, Heat 2. The guys then talk about the movie-related books Alex has read since COVID began, and their respective film adaptions. | |||
| 70: Three Colors Trilogy: Blue, White, Red | 08 Sep 2022 | 01:32:38 | |
"Three Colors: Blue" (starring Juliette Binoche), "Three Colors: White" (starring Julie Delpy), and "Three Colors: Red" (starring Irène Jacob) are three of the best films released in the 1990s. Polish filmmaker, Krzysztof Kieślowski, made this groundbreaking trilogy that should be seen by any fan of cinema. Alex and Nick spend 90 minutes trying to convince you why. | |||
| 69: Movies That Make Us Cry | 25 Aug 2022 | 01:47:59 | |
In this emotional and fun episode, Alex and Nick highlight movies they can count on for a good cry. The guys discuss happy, sad, and inspiring movie cries, film as therapy, Denzel Washington as the movie crier GOAT, losing loved ones, making friends, and so much more. (Cry Count: Alex, 1 — Nick, 0). | |||
| 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. | |||
| 68: Favorite Romantic Comedies | 11 Aug 2022 | 01:14:54 | |
You read that right, this week Alex and Nick break down their favorite romantic comedies of all time! The guys discuss 1940s sarcasm, the difference between a comedy and a romantic comedy, toying with genre formula, 1989 as a banner romcom year, Nora Ephron, Nancy Meyers, John Cusack, and much more. | |||
| 67: Nope (2022), Alex on BBC Live, Summer Reviews | 05 Aug 2022 | 01:04:02 | |
The guys discuss Alex’s appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live, Jordan Peele’s “Nope” in IMAX, an awkward encounter before "Thor: Love and Thunder," Christopher McDonald’s first Emmy nomination (!), Tarantino’s final film, 2022 summer movies, and much more. | |||
| 66: Blow (2001) | 30 Jul 2022 | 01:32:12 | |
It’s a big day for What Are You Watching as Nick and Alex discuss Nick’s favorite film of all time, Ted Demme’s “Blow.” The guys dive deep on Johnny Depp's career, the chemistry between Ray Liotta and Rachel Griffiths, great music sequences, Cliff Curtis as Pablo Escobar, favorite vs. best films, and much more. | |||
| 65: Goodfellas (1990) | 14 Jul 2022 | 01:27:36 | |
Henry Hill was Ray Liotta’s best performance, and to honor that great actor, Alex and Nick dive deep into Martin Scorsese’s classic picture, “Goodfellas.” The guys discuss the film’s iconic use of voiceover, its shocking opening scene, paintings of dogs, French New Wave influences, Oscar stupidity, and all their favorite scenes with Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino, and more. | |||
| 64: Everybody Wants Some!! (2016) | 07 Jul 2022 | 01:17:19 | |
Alex and Nick review one of their favorite movies that virtually no one talks about, Richard Linklater’s “Everybody Wants Some!!” The guys discuss the film’s killer soundtrack, believable actor chemistry, botched marketing/distribution, and the funniest moments from every actor in the film. Watch this movie! | |||
| 63: 25th Hour (2002) Commentary | 23 Jun 2022 | 02:19:03 | |
For the second What Are You Watching commentary, Alex and Nick go all-in on Spike Lee’s “25th Hour.” The guys discuss why “25th Hour” is the best film ever made about post-9/11, making a masterpiece on a small budget, David Benioff’s source novel, Spike Lee’s gritty aesthetic, a never-better Edward Norton, scene-stealer Barry Pepper, and so much more. Watch along with us! | |||
| 62: Crimes of the Future (2022), Favorite David Cronenberg | 17 Jun 2022 | 00:40:08 | |
Alex reviews David Cronenberg’s twisted new body horror thriller “Crimes of the Future,” before taking a look at Cronenberg’s 50-year career and all of the glorious mayhem found in it. | |||
| 61: Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Favorite Tom Cruise | 09 Jun 2022 | 01:10:43 | |
Alex (call sign: Knockout) and Nick (Superstar!) go mainstream with their spoiler-free review of “Top Gun: Maverick.” The guys discuss blockbusters that get it right, the legacy of “Top Gun,” scene-stealer Glen Powell, seeing Val Kilmer on screen again, and more. | |||
| 60: Gaspar Noé’s Lux Æterna (2019) & Vortex (2022) | 02 Jun 2022 | 01:06:22 | |
Alex and Nick wrap up Gaspar Noé’s filmography with thoughts on his Saint Laurent short film, “Lux Æterna,” and his emotionally devastating sixth feature film, “Vortex.” | |||
| Remembering Ray Liotta | 28 May 2022 | 00:26:22 | |
With the sudden passing of Ray Liotta, Alex explores the career of this truly great character actor. Ray Liotta played intense psychopaths to perfection, but there was a lot more depth to his work. He will be sorely missed. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 59: Gaspar Noé | 26 May 2022 | 02:06:02 | |
Gaspar Noé. Unapologetic provocateur. Technical master. Sensitive genius. Alex and Nick dive deep into the twisted world of one of cinema’s most polarizing filmmakers. This episode covers “I Stand Alone,” “Irreversible,” “Enter the Void,” “Love,” and “Climax.” | |||
| 58: Favorite Films of 1995 | 14 May 2022 | 01:13:48 | |
1995 was one of the best years for American film, ever. Alex and Nick praise a ton of movies from this great year, topics include: seeing hard-R movies way too young, genre movies eclipsing Oscar films, old-school comedies, action romps, notorious flops, and how two addiction-themed dramas changed their lives. | |||
| 57: Heat (1995) | 05 May 2022 | 01:42:17 | |
Nick and Alex spend 100 minutes talking about the definitive crime thriller of their lifetimes, Michael Mann’s masterpiece, “Heat.” | |||
| 56: The Departed (2006) Commentary | 21 Apr 2022 | 02:36:30 | |
Follow the envelope. Get Visual ID Suspect. Make Arrest. | |||
| 55: Favorite Movie Arguments | 07 Apr 2022 | 01:32:21 | |
If you like brutal and realistic movie arguments, this is the pod for you. Nick and Alex break down Good vs. Bad movie arguments, the Bechdel Test, actor chemistry, the stakes of an argument, and finding the humor in rage. | |||
| 54: 2022 Oscars Recap | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:43:15 | |
Recorded seconds after the Oscars ended, Alex and Nick talk about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, the worst acceptance speech in the history of the Academy Awards, director’s sabotaging their film’s Oscar chances, and more hot takes from one of Hollywood’s weirdest nights. | |||
| 53: 2022 Oscar Picks | 24 Mar 2022 | 01:11:41 | |
Alex and Nick make their final picks for the 94th Academy Awards. The guys discuss current Oscar narratives, “The Power of the Dog” vs. “CODA,” the Academy’s stupid decision to not air several awards live, and Nick’s truly baffling Oscar ballot. | |||
| 52: Mailbag Episode 1 | 17 Mar 2022 | 01:47:47 | |
You asked, we answered! The guys answer a bunch of great questions from their amazing listeners. Radom topics include: Puking at the premiere of “The Neon Demon,” cult classics, fourth wall breaks, personal film projects, and the worst movies we’ve ever seen. | |||
| KIMI (2022) | 05 Mar 2022 | 00:21:06 | |
Alex reviews Steven Soderbergh’s new thriller, “KIMI,” along with the other movies of Soderbergh’s post-retirement career: “Logan Lucky,” “Unsane,” “High Flying Bird,” “The Laundromat,” “Let Them All Talk”, and “No Sudden Move.” | |||
| 51: Criterion '22 | PTA Influences & Crazy Love Stories | 24 Feb 2022 | 01:05:11 | |
Alex and Nick introduce a new monthly series to the podcast, in which they review movies from the Criterion Collection that they’ve never seen. This segment includes classics that influenced Paul Thomas Anderson, and films from Leonard Kastle, Barbara Loden, Powell & Pressburger, and more. | |||
| 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. | |||
| The Worst Person in the World (2021) | 19 Feb 2022 | 00:21:09 | |
Alex reviews Joachim Trier’s Oscar-nominated film, “The Worst Person in the World,” along with the other four films nominated for the Best International Feature Film Oscar: “Drive My Car,” “Flee,” “The Hand of God,” and "Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom.” | |||
| 50: 2022 Oscar Nominations | 09 Feb 2022 | 01:09:38 | |
Alex and Nick discuss the 94th annual Academy Award nominations, modern Oscar controversies, and the biggest Oscar upsets of all time. | |||
| 49: Philip Seymour Hoffman | 02 Feb 2022 | 01:35:09 | |
Alex and Nick celebrate the career of the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman. The guys discuss stealing scenes, working with PTA, inherent sadness, volcanic rage, "Along Came Polly," and much more. Let it rain. | |||
| 48: Top 5 Films of 2021 | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:52:52 | |
Alex and Nick break down their favorite films from 2021. The guys discuss back-to-back rough movie years, empty movie theaters, audience expectations (again), studios abandoning their movies, and much more. | |||
| 47: Scream & Scream 2 (1996/1997) | 20 Jan 2022 | 01:22:20 | |
In honor of “Scream 5,” Alex and Nick break down their lifelong obsession to Wes Craven’s “Scream” and its very worthy follow-up, “Scream 2.” | |||
| 46: Paul Thomas Anderson | 06 Jan 2022 | 02:05:18 | |
Nick and Alex make their way through the great films of Paul Thomas Anderson. Stray topics include the editing in “Hard Eight,” the parents in “Boogie Nights,” making “Magnolia,” the sounds of violence, Thomas Jane, favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman characters, Haim, not putting expectations on a movie, and so much more. | |||
| Don’t Look Up (2021) | 31 Dec 2021 | 00:42:51 | |
Alex and Nick review Adam McKay’s “Don’t Look Up.” The guys launch into satires, politics in art, film in 2021, political correctness, deleted scenes, erotic thrillers, and more. This one gets weird. Follow us on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast. | |||
| 45: Shame (2011) | 23 Dec 2021 | 01:16:19 | |
What Are You Watching wishes you happy holidays by spending 75 minutes discussing the sex addiction drama, “Shame.” The guys navigate through Alex’s obsession with the film by diving deep into Steve McQueen, addiction movies, shared trauma, “New York, New York,” Michael Fassbender & Carey Mulligan, and much more. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter. | |||
| 44: Favorite Films of 2011 | 09 Dec 2021 | 01:20:44 | |
Has there been a better movie year since 2011? Alex and Nick dive into the many great films of 2011 and discuss movies that changed their lives, movie theater experiences, the bygone comedy, and much more. What’s your favorite movie from 2011? Let us know on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast. | |||
| Spencer (2021) | 03 Dec 2021 | 00:17:54 | |
Alex reviews the new film “Spencer” and discusses Kristen Stewart’s perfect performance as Princess Diana, British character actors, knowing embarrassingly little about the Royal Family, Jonny Greenwood, and more. Let us know what you thought of “Spencer” on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast! | |||
| 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. | |||
| House of Gucci (2021) | 24 Nov 2021 | 00:20:06 | |
Ridley Scott’s “House of Gucci” is finally here! Alex talks about Ridley’s insane work ethic, avoiding your family during the holidays, Lady Gaga’s Oscar prospects, movie accents, Jared Leto, and more. | |||
| Dune (2021) | 16 Nov 2021 | 00:14:16 | |
Alex flies solo to give an outsider’s take on Denis Villeneuve’s "Dune." Alex discusses "Dune" lore, technical mastery, Oscar prospects, Charlotte Rampling and Stellan Skarsgard as all-timers, and Villeneuve’s early film work. Let us know what you think of "Dune" on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast. | |||
| 43: Jessica Chastain | 11 Nov 2021 | 01:20:06 | |
With Jessica Chastain poised to earn Oscar and Emmy nominations for her 2021 work, Alex and Nick take a look at one of their favorite working actors. The guys discuss acting choices, strong character introductions, breaking down barriers, grace, and much more. What's your favorite Jessica Chastain performance? Let us know on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast. | |||