Episodes

Alex and Nick each offer up five holiday-themed double features, some of which are certainly not fun for the whole family. Spirited categories include: Holidays from Hell, Freaky Families, Loser on Christmas, and much more. Tell us about your holiday movie traditions on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast! 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

Alex and Nick offer up their biggest episode yet, a deep dive into the career of the Godfather of independent cinema, John Cassavetes. The guys discuss Cassavetes’ early acting work, filmmaking style, working collaborations, and each of Cassavetes’ magnificent films. Tell us your favorite Cassavetes film on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast. Watch Alex’s film “I Am Alive” Watch Nick's film "There I Go" Tell us what you're watching at whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com

Alex and Nick offer up some very current movie streaming recommendations. All recs are quick and spoiler-free. Topics include realistic gore coming back to horror, good chess movies vs. bad chess shows, an Oscar-worthy Caleb Landry Jones, the death of the courtroom drama, and depicting COVID on screen. The guys end with a brief review of their favorite film of 2020 so far, Brandon Cronenberg’s “Possessor Uncut.” Recs are current as of Nov. 18, 2020! Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ W...

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 blend their movie and music tastes to discuss their favorite movie soundtracks (01:43), favorite use of songs in Pure Cinema scenes (12:44), best movie song performances (26:29), how “Shame” influenced their filmmaking (35:31), songs that should be retired from movies (41:57), and more. Alex also shares a personal story about a song used in the film “Warrior” (22:19). Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's work at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Tell us what you'...

Alex and Nick cover a wide range of films as they discuss their favorite film scores. Topics include: Score creating pure cinema, rockers as composers, James Horner and M83 as all-timers, MUCH more. Nick also details his hilariously specific workout playlist of movie scores. 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

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 break down the full career of the great Daniel Day-Lewis. Topics include: Important actor choices, debunking the DDL lore, retirement, DDL as a comedic leading man, and much more! 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

Is 1999 in the running as the best movie year ever? Alex and Nick break down all things 1999: Their favorite films of the year, indie vs. mainstream releases, the game-changing Oscars, and a never-better Tom Cruise. 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

A "Los Angeles Movie" is more than just the setting, and Alex and Nick dive into some of their favorites. Topics discussed include the hidden magic of L.A., the raw reality of the city, the eeriness of Hollywood at 4 a.m., and Ingmar Bergman as a meta device. 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

Alex and Nick offer current streaming recommendations that are all directed by incredible women filmmakers. Old and new, happy and explosive, we talk about a ton of great stuff to choose from. Recs are current as of September 16, 2020! Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's work at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ View TCM’s full #WomenMakeFilm schedule here Tell us what you're watching at whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com

Nick hosts this week's episode, about his favorite character actor, the iconic Michael Biehn. Nick and Alex talk about their favorite Biehn roles (Kyle Reese! Corporal Hicks! Johnny Ringo!), Biehn vs. Ed Harris (x2), and Biehn as a creative influence. 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

Alex and Nick look at the career of Alex's favorite character actor, the legendary Christopher McDonald. They talk about Chris Mac's roles (Shooter McGavin! Tappy Tibbons! Tommy J!), and Alex recounts the time he hung out with Chris Mac in NYC. Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Read Alex's full interview with Christopher McDonald from May 2013 Watch Nick's work at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Tell us what you're watching at whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com

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

Is Roger Deakins the best living cinematographer? Nick and Alex talk all things Deakins: Oscar nominations, favorite Deaks shots, cove lighting, “Jesse James” as an all-timer. Plus, Alex goes on a rant about Oscar-qualifying years. 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

Alex and Nick break down some of the funniest, most heartwarming, and most outrageous experiences they'd had while seeing a movie. Drunken reenactments, Times Square rowdiness, memories of loved ones we've lost, inappropriate theaters with Dad. 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

Nick brings his experience as a theater actor to this fun breakdown of his and Alex’s favorite movies based on plays. 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

Alex and Nick tell you what they’re watching by offering current streaming recommendations. Movies, TV, a ton of different genres to choose from. Recs are current as of August 3, 2020! 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

"A Martin Scorsese Picture,” "A Spike Lee Joint,” and now, "A Richard Linklater Jam.” Nick and Alex discuss the work of one of their favorite filmmakers, the great Richard Linklater. Lots of love for the “Before” Trilogy, “Tape,” and “Everybody Wants Some!!” 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

Alex and Nick discuss their favorite films of the 2010 decade. Alex shares a personal story about the first time he saw "Phantom Thread." 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

Filmmakers and best friends, Alex Withrow and Nick Dostal, introduce the podcast and break down their Top 10 Films of All Time. 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