Episodes

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.” The guys discuss the massive influence of “Scream”, great horror sequels, meta narr...

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 ...

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 @WAY...

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,...

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 favorit...

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...

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. The episode ends with q...

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. Watch Ale…

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 d...

What better way to celebrate Halloween than talking about the movies that absolutely terrify us? Nick barely keeps it together as he and Alex discuss the movies that scare them the most. Is there any movie so scary you can’t ...

Alex flies solo to deliver a spoiler-free review of Ridley Scott’s new film, “The Last Duel." Alex discusses “Rashomon” narrative styles, a never-better Adam Driver, confident direction, and much more. Then Nick stops by and ...

With “The French Dispatch” out next week, Alex and Nick break down Wes Anderson’s stylish and iconic career. The guys talk style vs. substance, Wes’s complex relationship with animals, European film influences, music in movie...

What do "The Godfather," "The Conversation," "The Godfather: Part II," "Dog Day Afternoon," and "The Deer Hunter" all have in common? The legendary John Cazale. Alex and Nick discuss arguably the best supporting actor who ever lived. What’s your favorite John Cazale performance? Let us know on Twit…

Alex goes solo to deliver a quick, spoiler-free review on Paul Schrader’s new film, “The Card Counter.” Alex discusses the themes in Paul Schrader’s work, Oscar Isaac’s 2021 moment, stunt casting, movies about loners, and mor...

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 ...

To celebrate Nicolas Cage's great performance in the new film, "Pig," Nick and Alex pick their five favorite Cage roles. Crazy Cage, Action Cage, Oscar Cage - with only five slots to fill, the guys have a blast diving into one of the craziest careers in Hollywood history. What are your favorite Cag…

A24 is one of the best, most exciting film studios making and releasing movies today. Nick and Alex go through A24’s movie catalogue and highlight some of the best films from the past decade. Tell us your favorite A24 films o...

After four devious years of lying to Alex’s face, the power of Christ compelled Nick to finally watch William Friedkin’s masterpiece, “The Exorcist.” The guys catch listeners up with a few archive clips that explain their “Ex...

Alex and Nick dive into the work of cinema’s most discussed filmmaker, the legendary Stanley Kubrick. During their full career breakdown, the guys discuss Kubrick as a visual rule breaker, deliberate acting performances, play...

Alex and Nick celebrate their first full year of podcasting. The guys talk about the amazing podcast community they've met, the fear of making personal stories public, topics they'd like to cover, movies they've reappraised, ...

This episode contains the most outrageous moment of "What Are You Watching?" yet. In addition to that verbal frenzy (which comes toward the end of the episode), Alex and Nick talk about the best decade in film history, hysterical foreign films, Hal Ashby's genius, and how to lie to your best friend…

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 …

Nick interviews Alex about the movies that inspired Alex to become a filmmaker. Alex discusses his lifetime obsession with film, using trauma as a creative launching point, learning how to direct from movies, and why “Antwone...

Alex interviews Nick about the five films that inspired Nick to become a filmmaker. Nick discusses the importance of breaking film rules, confident direction, stealing from the best, and why a brief scene in “Rachel Getting M...