Movie Reviews—2000s-2010s Episodes

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, it...

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 c...

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 Vict...

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 o...

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 figh…

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...

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 de...

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 ...

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/di...

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,...

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 ...

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 …

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 ...

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 (1...

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 s…

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 watc…