Episodes

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...

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 summe...

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 ...

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 open...

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...

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 B...

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. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Inst...

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...

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.” The guys also have extended conversations about Lars Vo...

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. F...

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,” “Ent...

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, a...

Nick and Alex spend 100 minutes talking about the definitive crime thriller of their lifetimes, Michael Mann’s masterpiece, “Heat.” Pacino vs. De Niro, shoot-outs, bank heists, curious LA timelines, the plight of Dennis Haysb...

Follow the envelope. Get Visual ID Suspect. Make Arrest. Alex and Nick record their first watch-along commentary by diving deep into Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed.” Recorded live in one take, the guys discuss the movie's re...

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. Fo...

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 ho...

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 ba...

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...

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 Mov...

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 fr...

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 "Luna...

Alex and Nick discuss the 94th annual Academy Award nominations, modern Oscar controversies, and the biggest Oscar upsets of all time. Let us know your Oscar thoughts on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast . Watch Alex's films at http://al...

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. Tell us your f...

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. Alex ends the epis...