Baby's First Watchlist

Fresh off of a COVID hiatus, it’s BFW’s first documentary! We are covering Werner Herzog’s excellent Grizzly Man , which tells the life and death of bear lover Timothy Treadwell. We talk about bear Wikipedia, boogie boards, and the must have components of mint chocolate chip ice cream. Give us a listen! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 17:40 Next week's movie, SPIRITED AWAY (2001), is available on HBO Max!&nb...

Even though we’re in a new year, some things stay the same: James Cameron movies continue to make billions. Join us for 2009’s Avatar as we incredulously try to figure out how and why it is the highest grossing film of all time and we share our conspiracy theories about Stanford University and Bratz dolls! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 25:55 Next week's movie, GRIZZLY MAN (2005), is available on kanopy, fr...

Romance, witty exchanges, and extremely specific orders abound in today’s movie: 1989’s When Harry Met Sally! Tom and Erin talk all about this Rob Reiner classic, especially its charming stars Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal. Come celebrate the New Year with us! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 17:38 Next week's movie, AVATAR (2009), is available on Disney+! Find us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babysfirst...

We have our second Very Special Episode with special guest Grandpa Phil! National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is in his Holy Trinity of holiday movies, so listen in to find out his other two, and stick around for what may be our jolliest episode yet! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 13:58 Next week's movie, WHEN HARRY MET SALLY (1989), is available on HBO Max and Netflix! Find us: Instagram: https://www.inst...

No technical fouls here! We are talking all things Eight Crazy Nights here, even if it deserved its 12% on Rotten Tomatoes. Come join us for this animated Adam Sandler holiday…classic? You don't have to watch it, we promise.  PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 20:15 Next week's movie, NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION (1989), is available on HBO Max and fubo! Find us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

For our first holiday themed movie, we are covering 2022’s Falling for Christmas ! Touted as the Lindsay Lohan comeback film, Erin and Tom have lots to discuss, including a conspiracy theory about the sweet grandma and their favorite hit songs from random celebrities. Tune in, friends! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 17:18 Next week's movie, EIGHT CRAZY NIGHTS (2002), is available on Showtime and fubo! Find...

Move aside, Glass Onion : if you are looking for movies with great casts, this is it! We are talking 1995’s Waiting to Exhale . Come for Angela Bassett firebombing her ex-husband’s car, stay for an examination of Forest Whitaker’s super interesting directorial efforts. It’s also our first attempt at video, so find us on YouTube and our clips on TikTok! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 29:15 Next week's movie,...

Our movie title this week is big on nouns, and the movie itself is even bigger on laughs: it’s 1987’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles ! Tune in to see if you agree with our favorite John Hughes movie, and wait until the end to find out how we connect Kevin Bacon to Kermit the Frog. Happy Thanksgiving! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 15:20 Next week's movie, WAITING TO EXHALE (1995), is available on HBO Max!...

If you are listening to us while heading to or from work, I hope you have a much better work day than this: we are discussing 2001’s Training Day. We are talking all things Denzel, Ethan Hawke, and single day set movies. We also somehow ended up talking about Will Ferrell if that's your thing. Have a listen, friends! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 23:55 Next week's movie, PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES (19...

Today’s episode is the ultimate transition from spooky season to mashed potatoes season. We have our Charlie Brown spectacular! First we are talking It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, followed by A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving! Grab your best friends and your buttered toast and give us a listen! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 19:03 Next week's movie, TRAINING DAY (2001), is available on HBO Max!

We have reached the end of spooky season, but as a not-so-scary surprise, we are releasing our last October episode a day early. It's John Carpenter's horror classic, Halloween ! In this episode, we talk all things Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Myers, and Teresa Guidice (?). Tune in, Babysitter's Club! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 23:41 Next week's viewings, IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN (1966) and A...

Join us this week for our discussion of the Ghost with the Most! That's right, we are talking all things Beetlejuice . This Tim Burton classic is the winner of our voter poll, and is the perfect creepy but not scary movie for an October night in! Have a listen and then put on some Harry Belafonte! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT  Next week's movie, HALLOWEEN (1978), is available on Shudder, AMC+, and fu...

Though making this podcast is a dream, we spent this episode discussing a nightmare. We talked about Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street, giving flowers to star Heather Langenkamp! Tom also argues for Freddy as the #1 horror villain of all time! Tune in, Babysitter's Club! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 21:43 Next week's movie, BEETLEJUICE (1988), is available on HBOMax!

Spooky season is here, and so are the laughs! This week, Baby’s First Watchlist covers Shaun of the Dead, a mid-2000s classic filled with zombies, British accents, and hog lumps (??). Join us in our bunker at your local Mattress Firm and listen in, friends! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 20:27 Next week's movie, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984), is available on HBO Max!

It’s our first very special episode! Uncle Nick stopped by with lots of movie questions that will have the Babysitter’s Club buzzing. We also spend an inordinate amount of time playing what may be the most fun movie game of all time. Thanks, Uncle Nick!

Do you like scary movies? We do (sometimes). Whether you are a fan of the frightening or not, tune into our episode on Wes Craven’s Scream! Your hosts are obsessed with this horror comedy, so tag along for the conversation as our Halloween movie spectacular begins. PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 26:15 Next week's movie, SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004), is available on Peacock, USA, and fubo!

Alright all stars, it’s time for what is possibly the most meme-y movie of all time: 2001’s Shrek! This Academy Award winner contains as many layers as an onion and a parfait combined. Join us as we discuss all things Duloc, including a dragon-sized amount of movie trivia! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 26:28 (But c'mon, you know this movie. You've seen Shrek. Listen to the plot summary. It's 2022, there ar...

As the world is going back to school, back to school, we are talking all things Sandler, analyzing his first starring role. It’s Billy Madison , friends! We’re talking school memories, '90s fashion, and women directors, weirdly enough. Listen today, junior! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 21:34 Next week's movie, SHREK (2001), is available on Peacock, fubo, and USA!

Okay Delta Nu sisters, it’s your time to shine! This week, we are discussing the Reese Witherspoon showcase, Legally Blonde ! Tom discusses the authenticity of the law school experience while Erin showers praise on queen Jennifer Coolidge. Tune in, friends! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 20:10 STREAMING GUIDE: Next week's movie, BILLY MADISON (1995), is available on Peacock, USA, and Sling!

If you are a member of the Wilder for Gene fan club, the wait is over! This week, we are covering Gene Wilder’s most iconic role: 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory . Come for the Grandpa Joe love, and stay for the push for Oompa Loompa unionization. We love this cult classic! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 27:14 STREAMING GUIDE: Next week's movie, LEGALLY BLONDE (2001), is available on Amazon Pri...

The screenplay to Top Gun truly took our breath away, listeners. You can decide if that’s a good thing or not. Don’t lose that loving feeling though—tune in to see who we are kissing, marrying, and killing in this film. It’s the highway to the Danger Zone, people! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 16:38 STREAMING GUIDE: Next week's movie, WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (1971), is available on HBO MAX!

Everyone has a favorite Stephen King movie, and Misery might be ours. James Caan, Kathy Bates, a hobbling scene, and a liberal use of the nickname “Mr. Man”…what else could anyone want in a movie? Travel to the Wilkes Farm with us, Babysitter’s Club! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 20:05 Next week's movie, TOP GUN (1986), is available on Prime Video and Paramount+!

You know what they say: Life is a highway. Spend some of that commute time with Erin and Tom as they cover the popular Pixar movie Cars . You will learn more about Larry the Cable Guy than you ever wanted to know. PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 19:58. STREAMING GUIDE: Our next movie, MISERY (1990), is available on MAXGO, Shudder, and AMC+!

Put your finishing touches on your bundt cake flower pot—Erin and Tom are talking about My Big Fat Greek Wedding ! This movie broke records in the early 2000s, and your hosts are breaking down everything they love about actress Lainie Kazan. Listen along and let us know how you feel about this romantic comedy! Rate us five stars and follow on Instagram @babysfirstwatchlist and Twitter @babyswatchl...

You voted for it—this week is all about our first Instagram poll winner, Mean Girls! Grab your best pink outfit and listen in as Erin and Tom pick their favorite line from this truly iconic screenplay. Whether you are a Regina or a Janis, it’s bound to be fetch. Don't forget to subscribe and rate us five stars! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 24:06 STREAMING GUIDE: Next week's movie, MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING...