Born To Watch - A Movie Podcast

Is this the Rom Com that started the craze and defined a genre? The movie that dares to ask, "can men and women be friends"? We will dive deep into When Harry met Sally (1989) and decide whether Harry's outlook has any merit at all. Released in 1989, "When Harry Met Sally" directed by Rob Reiner and written by Nora Ephron, is a timeless romantic comedy that has become a classic in the genre. The f...

The whole world voted with their feet, and The Dark Knight (2008) was the first comic book movie to hit $1 Billion, but can the three of us agree that this is a good movie, let alone a great one? This is the first superhero/comic movie that the Born to Watch team have tackled and we had a lot of fun doing it. Gow is away on Academy duties and our "Super Sub" Damo steps in and fills some big shoes....

If Guy Ritchie isn't the most polarizing filmmaker working today then he's in the playoff, is he now a cheap imitation of his once great self or does he still have "IT". RocknRolla (2008) is the last great Guy Ritchie film! That was the statement from Dan on the Land; we are about to find out as we dig deep into the London underworld and discover just what a RocknRolla is. An All-Star cast brings...

Episode 44 - Goodfellas (1990) - Full Review Movie Podcast Is there a movie in history that is known as perfect? Many have come close but Goodfellas might just be that movie. When three mates talk movies it's not often we agree on everything, do we this time? Goodfellas could go down as the unluckiest movie in Oscar history. How it only won a single award is unfathomable. The team dig deep into th...

1997 was the year of TITANIC but should it have been the year of L.A. Confidential (1997)? We will answer that question and more in one of out favourite episodes to date. LA Confidential is a 1997 crime thriller directed by Curtis Hanson that tells the story of three Los Angeles police officers and their involvement in a corruption scandal in the 1950s. The movie features an all-star cast, includi...

Episode 42 - Warrior (2011) - Full Review Movie Podcast "Warrior" (2011) is an American sports drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor. The movie follows the story of two estranged brothers, Tommy and Brendan, who enter a mixed martial arts (MMA) tournament each for their own reasons. Tommy, an ex-Marine with a troubled past, seeks revenge against his father who was abusive to him and his mother. Br...

Can't Buy Me Love (1987) was released the same year the Born to Watch team was just beginning their High School journey. To say they had a different experience would be an understatement, but it was interesting to revisit this 80's classic movie.  If you're looking for a movie that perfectly captures the highs and lows of high school life, then look no further than "Can't Buy Me Love". Released in...

Robocop (1987) was a go-to watch as a teenager with so many quotable lines and over-the-top violence it was the perfect mix for young men. This latest watch we were able to see it in a different light allowing us the perfect opportunity to discuss this action classic. RoboCop is a classic science fiction action movie from 1987, directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Edward Neumeier and Michael...

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) is an American action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Lawrence Kasdan, based on a story by George Lucas. The movie stars Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, an archaeologist who goes on the hunt to find the Ark of the Covenant before it falls into the hands of the Nazis. The movie was an instant classic upon release in 1981 and has since become...

Gone Girl (2014) is an American psychological thriller film directed by David Fincher and written by Gillian Flynn. Based on Flynn's 2012 novel of the same name, the film stars Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, and Neil Patrick Harris. The movie follows the story of Nick Dunne (Affleck) as he searches for his missing wife, Amy (Pike). The film received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, gros...

" You can't buy love, but you can Rent it" - We have moved well and truly out of our comfort zone and tackling Pretty Woman (1990). This has been requested by many of our female fans and we thought it was about time to reward their patience. Pretty Woman is a romantic comedy classic that has impacted pop culture in various ways. The movie stars Julia Roberts as Vivian and Richard Gere as Edward. S...

Caddyshack (1980) has become a cultural phenomenon and the boys couldn't wait to rewatch this classic. The big question is, do you have to be a golfer to really appreciate this movie?  Caddyshack is a 1980 comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and starring Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, and Bill Murray. The film is set at a country club and follows the antics of the club's caddies and staff. The...

The Goonies (1985) is a beloved cult classic from the 80s, directed by Richard Donner and produced by Steven Spielberg. The film tells the story of a group of friends from the "Goon Docks" neighbourhood of Astoria, Oregon, who set out on a wild adventure to find a long-lost treasure in an effort to save their homes from being demolished by a ruthless developer. The movie is widely considered a com...

The Born to Watch team go on tour for the first time, a trip north to Dan's ranch was just the way to see in the New Year. Performed live in front of an audience the team is joined by a special guest to dissect the 80's classic Predator (1987). Predator is a classic Arnold Schwarzenegger action-thriller from 1987. The movie follows an elite special forces team, led by Dutch (Arnold), on a mission...

Whilst the Born to Watch team may not have seen Lethal Weapon in the cinema in 1987 they all sure made up for it with many watches on VHS at home. There are some movies that just automatically click with people and from the opening scene of Lethal Weapon, you know this is going to be one of those movies. Lethal Weapon is a classic action-packed buddy cop movie from 1987 starring Mel Gibson and Dan...

Whitey and Damo discuss the new release movie - Avatar: The Way of Water. For those that haven't seen the movie yet the first half of the podcast is a non-spoiler affair and we do warn when the spoilers will start. The boys have some interesting takes on what may again be a fairly divisive chapter in the James Cameron legacy. Avatar: The Way of Water is the sequel to James Cameron's award-winning...

For the first Xmas together as a podcast, it was a unanimous decision to select LOVE ACTUALLY. What we didn't realize was how much fun we would have recording the episode, we were joined by our special guest - DAMO GILES who brings with him a special form of humour. Love Actually is a timeless classic that captures the essence of Christmas. The movie follows nine intertwined stories, each with its...

Catch Me if you Can (2002) - Full Review Movie Podcast Episode 30 - It's the Christmas 2022 Spectacular and our left field Xmas Movies start with the 2002 crime drama - Catch Me If You Can. Released on 25th December 2002 it qualifies as a Xmas movie in our minds. The BTW team tackles this Steven Spielberg-directed visual masterpiece and enjoy all 2hrs and 20 minutes of it. Catch Me If You Can (200...

The Usual Suspects (1995) is almost the perfect film, the only thing that might be holding it back from cinematic perfection is the behaviour of some of the movies stars. If we can disregard that, then this is a piece of art for the ages. Who is Keyzer Soze? That is the question that is continually asked throughout the whole movie and if you're paying attention you might be able to answer it by th...

There's Something about Mary (1998) was released and took the world by storm. In a year stacked with great movies this comedy was right there with the best box office earners. Cameron Diaz is at her absolute peak as Mary Matthews who is lusted after by almost every man she knows. If you're looking for a romantic comedy that will make you laugh out loud and leave you feeling warm and fuzzy all over...

As Australian Film month winds down we take a decided turn away from Crocodile Dundee and head south to Melbourne. Animal Kingdom (2010) is a cautionary tale about a family bonded together by crime until someone from the inside turns their film upside down. The first feature film of Director David Michod, who also wrote the screenplay, this is Australian filmmaking at its finest, albeit grittiest....

No one but the producers thought that Crocodile Dundee would be as successful as it was. Paul Hogan, an Australian icon wrote the screenplay and starred as the lead - Michael J "Crocodile" Dundee.  A New York Journalist ventures to the Outback of Australia to find a man that has apparently survived a crocodile attack. Mick offers to take Sue to the scene of the attack and show her exactly how he s...

In 1979 a rag tag band of movie makers created an iconic Australian film that would change the face of the Australian film industry. George Miller and Byron Kennedy blessed the public with MAD MAX (1979), the first in a genre defining franchise that would spawn 3 sequels and another on the way. With a cast fresh out of NIDA and willing to try anything, this is a revenge story where you can smell t...

Gareth Evans helms the non stop martial arts blockbuster - The Raid. A lean 100 minutes of mayhem that never lets up, Evans squeezes every ounce of action and menace out of his cast of newcomers and martial arts experts. A SWAT team assembles for what is supposed to be a surprise raid on a Jakarta slum apartment building, little do they know that this will be the last mission for many of them.  Th...

Back to a full compliment plus a special guest, the BTW team dive head first into the thriller Se7en (1995) and discover exactly what's in the box.  David Fincher's second feature film, Se7en is a masterpiece in thriller film making that leaves you on the edge of your seat wanting more. Starring four actors that would go on to become Hollywood Royalty, Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow an...