Movie Reviews—2000s-2010s Episodes

“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 waywpodcas...

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. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd. Send mailbag questions to whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com

The great Mikki Hernandez joins Alex and Nick to break down Paul Thomas Anderson's “Phantom Thread.” They discuss their favorite PTA films, Daniel Day-Lewis co-writing the movie, Lesley Manville, Vicky Krieps, Oscar-winning costumes, breakfast, relationships, marriage, fragile male egos, DDL’s retirement (?), and much more. Watch Mikki and Nick in Alex’s film, “I Am Alive.” Purchase Mikki’s book, “Cake Mix: Learning to Love All Your Ingredients” on Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.

Nick and Alex review Roger Avary’s adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ “The Rules of Attraction.” Topics include the film’s stunt casting of former child stars like James Van Der Beek, Ellis’ source novel, how they shot the Victor sequence, Shannyn Sossamon, and much more. Deal with it, rock ’n roll. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd. Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Send us mailbag questions at whatareyou...

Alex and Nick discuss their love for Trey Edward Shults’ modern masterpiece, “Waves.” The guys break down the film’s use of music, aspect ratios, and colors, the power of Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Sterling K. Brown, the grace of Taylor Russell and Renée Elise Goldsberry, the force of Alexa Demie, text fights, losing parents, finding love, and so much more. Watch Alex and Nick’s film, “I Am Alive.” Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd. Send us mailbag questions at whatareyou...

Hey, are you awake? Yeah, I’m right here. Well can I ask you, About Today? In this mixed-bag episode, Alex invites brand-new guest, Taylor, to the podcast to review Gavin O’Connor’s “Warrior” (4:28). The guys discuss boxing, brothers, MMA, Nick Nolte, Frank Grillo, Tom Hardy not knowing how to fight, meeting Joel Edgerton in real life, and what it feels like to nearly break someone’s arm. Later, Alex reviews Frank Grillo’s TV show, “Kingdom” (1:24:53), and discusses the emotional range of the...

Alex and Nick dive deep into Derek Cianfrance’s “Blue Valentine.” The guys discuss the film’s lengthy development, its use of heavy improvisation, juxtaposing two narratives, the respective careers of Cianfrance, Ryan Gosling, and Michelle Williams, the great John Doman, why the MPA is dumb, and much more. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd. Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Send us mailbag questions at w...

Modern movies don’t get much better than Tony Gilroy’s “Michael Clayton.” Alex and Nick discuss the film’s perfectly constructed screenplay, ‘70s paranoid thrillers, George Clooney’s best work, exploding Ford Pintos, manic depression, meeting Denis O’Hare, Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollack, ingenious editing, and so much more. This episode is in memory of the great actor, Tom Wilkinson, who passed away on Dec. 30, 2023. His role as Arthur Edens in this film will live forever. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on...

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. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram. Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Send us mailbag questions at whatareyouw...

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! Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram. Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Send us mailbag questions at whatareyouwatc...

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. Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Tell us what you're watching at whatareyouwatchingpo...

Nick and Alex dive into the misunderstood marvel that is “Magic Mike.” The guys discuss Steven Soderbergh’s short retirement, Films vs. Movies, a never-better Matthew McConaughey, a graceful Riley Keough, and much more! What do you think of Mike and the gang? Let us know on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast. Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Tell us what you're watching at whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com

By popular demand, Nick and Alex dive into David Fincher’s modern classic, "Zodiac." The guys talk about Fincher’s process, the film’s attention to detail, the dying art of the director’s commentary, Dermot Mulroney as an all-timer, and much more. Big thanks to our friends on Twitter who voted for us to cover this movie! Follow us there @WAYW_Podcast. Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Tell us what you're watching at whatareyouw...

What better way to continue the Amy Adams conversation than by diving into Tom Ford’s supremely twisted “Nocturnal Animals?” Alex and Nick discuss multi-hyphened artists, the most disturbing movie scenes of all time, fragile masculinity, Laura Linney as THE scene stealer, and more. Tell us what you think of "Nocturnal Animals" on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast! Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Tell us what you're watching at whatareyouwat...

Nick brings his fanatical love for professional wrestling to this emotional deep dive on Darren Aronofsky’s “The Wrestler.” The guys discuss Mickey Rourke as an acting giant (13:24), why Nick connects to the film so deeply (17:19), a never-better Marisa Tomei (26:21), the legendary on-screen argument between Rourke and Evan Rachel Wood (29:23), interpretations of the ending (36:27), and much more! Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's work at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ T...

Nick and Alex dive deep into Derek Cianfrance’s haunting modern epic, "The Place Beyond the Pines." The guys talk pragmatic bank robberies, the presence of Eva Mendes, cinematographer death dreams, and Bruce Greenwood as an all-timer character actor. At the end of the show, Alex shares a personal story of why he became a filmmaker. Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's work at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Tell us what you're watching at whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail....

Alex and Nick dive deep into Sofia Coppola's dream masterpiece, "Somewhere." Dorff/Fanning chemistry, love for Harris Savides, Phoenix tunes, a brief defense of "The Beguiled." Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's work at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Tell us what you're watching at whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com