Hate Watch / Great Watch

Hello Excellent Pardners!  First of all: Go Birds . We’re joined on the podcast, after far too long, by Tabitha to take an all-inclusive vacation to Westworld ! We came up with a new travel slogan for Mexico, talked some more about Stephen King’s The Long Walk , and asked: How do these guns work? How does anything work? You only had how much air left?  Plus : Yul Brynner as the Predator!...

Hello Pegasassy Humans!  On this, the final film of this year’s VAMP-tober lineup, Allison & Hunter spend all night …or multiple nights (?) trapped in an artist’s loft with a drugged-up vampire played by a Backstreet Boy! Content Warning: plot-relevant discussion of drugs and drug use We discuss inside jokes, cinema’s worst toilets, and the importance of making art whether it’s bad or goo...

Please welcome Celso Garcia back to the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast for our second Vamp-tober episode of the year! We discuss messy worldbuilding, the timeless quality of some films (but not this one), the difference between “WTF (complimentary)” & “WTF (derogatory)”, Hunter’s Secret Uncle, and the almighty Suckwolf! Plus: One of the neighbors starts using a bandsaw at 7pm!  Shine up y...

Welcome to the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast’s 2nd annual Vamp-tober! Somebody told me you had a boyfriend who looked like the girlfriend I had in February of last century, and we’re joined by the Salami Mommy, Tina Dillon to discuss aging, David Bowie, alphas & betas, and play a round of Porno or Pacino! Plus: Pepperhogs! Somebody better check on Bela Lugosi, it’s The Hunger (1983)! Previous...

168. Supergirl (1984)  Previous Episodes Mentioned:  Ep. 125: FANTASTIC FOUR (2005)   Ep. 158: THE INCREDIBLES (2004)   Ep. 49: BATMAN & ROBIN (1997)   Ep. 30: MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE (1986)   Ep. 135: MIGHTY MORPHIN’ POWER RANGERS: THE MOVIE (1995)   Ep. 47: HOWARD THE DUCK (1986) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

167. Rockers (1978) Hello Excellent Rockers! On this episode of Hate Watch/Great Watch , we are joined by Joe Reno for a trip to Jamaica and an underseen gem of a film. We discuss similarities to Bicycle Thieves (1948), suggest good ideas for your next acid trip, and talk about what happens when art meets commerce! Plus : A Joe Reno ’sclusie!! Seize the means of production, it’s Rockers (1978)! Pr...

166. Q, The Winged Serpent (1982)  Hello Excellent God-Birds!  The film we’re talking about on the new episode of HWGW is a crime / heist / giant monster movie with a comparatively modest budget from bonafide Grindset God™ Larry Cohen! Topics discussed include: How the directors should be the franchises, Lesser-known effects legend David Allen, Numerous flying snakes from history, and Ho...

Hello Excellent Style Boyz!  We’ve avoided Katie Hewko-Dykes for seven years, but she’s finally managed to track us down! On this episode of HWGW , we conjure Da Hip Hop Witch (2000), Choosack our favorite Cusack, Declare Tim Meadows the Ace of SNL, Praise Matthew Lillard who isn’t even in this movie, and finally come up with a name for our fans!  Plus : An exclusive new track if you lis...

On this episode of HWGW , Allison & Hunter take a look at an American reimagining of an ancient Greek fable. We discuss the story’s relation to its origins, Why the film looks so incredible, and Midnight, the novel by Dean Koontz!  Plus : Swing music!  Remember to always make fun of the klan, it’s O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)!  Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 157: Hudson H...

* CONTENT WARNING * Plot-related discussion of self-harm . Hear all about a film that might have come from a parallel reality. We’re joined by Maxine Webber to discuss a double-cross kidnapping plot, a set-piece that strains the credulity of wireless technology, and a Paul Oakenfold ‘sclusie!  The word of the day is anthropophagy, it’s Nobel Son (2007)!  Previous Episodes Mentioned:&nbsp...

On the new Hate Watch/Great Watch , Allison and Hunter put their heads together to discuss this loving pastiche of classic b-movie science fiction. Topics include: Marabou kitten heels, How to correctly rate the podcast on your platform of choice, and How irony is for cowards!  Make sure your head is screwed on straight, it’s The Man with Two Brains (1983)!  Previous Episodes Mentioned:&...

Men will literally have a healthy relationship with a doll instead of going to therapy, it’s Lars and the Real Girl (2007)!  Links: “ Ryan Gosling won’t eat his cereal ” on youtube  “ Ryan Gosling eats his cereal ” via abc news on youtube  Dead Man’s Bones on Bandcamp Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

Hello Excellent Axe Gang!  Nicole “Bottle” Carter returns to the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast and tries to get us a Laneige sponsorship as we discuss: the traumatic endings to classic children’s shows; answering machine messages; piggy banks; and the only good Mr. Beast. Plus : the true ending of Eureeka’s Castle ! We’re all about the verticals on this episode, it’s Kung Fu Hustle (2004)!&n...

Hello Excellent Giant Sharks!  Topics of discussion include: our Spielberg histories, an oceanic Jerry Seinfeld, and Lynette’s feud with her microphone! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 158: The Incredibles (2004)   Ep. 35: Deep Blue Sea (1999) Ep. 32: Independence Day (1996) Ep. 34: Blow Out (1981) Links: “Chocolate Rain” by Tay Zonday Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHW...

158. The Incredibles (2004)  Hello Excellent Supers!  We discuss comic books, mafia names, the smells of different eras, and the difference between coupes and flutes! Plus : What does “On a whale, on a wizard on a whale” mean?  And : We sing the song of the summer!  Previous Episodes Mentioned:  Ep. 125: Fantastic Four (2005) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: Wri...

On this episode of the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast , we are joined by cinematic maniac Nikk Nelson to discuss a truly one-of-a-kind time capsule of the 1990s! Sometimes, you’ve gotta make your own fun. It’s Hudson Hawk (1991)!  Links:  → Return of Bruno → Space Pants → Nikk Neon on Bluesky Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

Allison has chosen an animated childhood favorite to re-examine on our latest episode. Support your local library, it’s The Great Mouse Detective (1986)!  Previous Episodes Mentioned:  Ep. 56: Matilda (1996) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

155. Freddy vs. Jason (2003)  Hello Excellent Maniacs!  We discuss some ADR highlights from the film, pitch several (better) horror ideas, fix the film with Sean’s headcanon, and speculate on what Jason would sound like.  PLUS : our kittens, Kenny and Kota, are Freddy-vs-Jason -ing all over the house!  Get your fedoras and hockey masks ready, it’s Freddy vs. Jason (2003), bitch...

When a photographer (Faye Dunaway) begins seeing through the eyes of a murderer, she’ll have to take her eyes off of her career. But does the police lieutenant (Tommy Lee Jones) who’s been keeping his eye on her only have eyes for her? Aye-yai-yai! Crank up the Barbra Streisand, it’s Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)! Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

153. Death at a Funeral (2010)  Hello Excellent Mourners!  On this latest episode of the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast , we’re joined once again by Gabby Reeves to discuss 2010’s Death at a Funeral and contrast it with the original 2007 version! In this episode, we praise Peter Dinklage and Tracy Morgan, play a party game, and pitch a sequel-- if someone can put us in contact with Peter...

152. Constantine (2005)  Hello Excellent Hellblazers!  First off, a ☆ CONTENT WARNING ☆ This episode contains plot-necessitated discussion of self harm and suicide, and if that’s not your thing, we understand. But if you’re sticking around, you’ll hear Allison & Hunter discuss a much maligned 2005 Vertigo comics adaptation. We discuss similarities with Hellboy (2004), the screenwriti...

151. Brahms: The Boy 2 (2020)  Hello Excellent Haunted Dolls!  On the new HWGW, we’re joined once again by Ben Leonard & Rosalie Kicks from MovieJawn for a long-awaited sequel episode! We praise Katie Holmes & Christopher Convery (a.k.a. Egg), pitch further and alternate franchise installments, and talk quite a bit about a demonic little butthole mouth! PLUS: We recommend this ep...

150. Armageddon (1998)  Hello Excellent Roughnecks!  We’re celebrating our landmark 150th episode with a bang, taking a look at a genre-defining late ‘90s disaster movie. Ben Affleck sings! Billy Bob Thornton is: NASA Papa! And-- does Peter Stormare really look that much like the guy from Rammstein? PLUS : Can you guess our puzzle of films? Time to figure out what you’d demand from the g...

149. Shadow of the Vampire (2000)  Hello Excellent Method Actors!  To coincide with the release of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu - also releasing today - we’ve invited Bryan Bierman back to discuss an overlooked Hollywood satire. We praise this stacked cast, get treated to Bryan’s Andrew Dice Clay impression, and wonder: could this film have been an FMV game in the 2000s? Plus : a brief Seinf...

148. Jingle All the Way (1996)  Hello Excellent Turbomans! In our only holiday-themed episode this year, Allison and Hunter take on a semi-beloved seasonal classic. Why was Sinbad done so dirty by this script? Why is Arnold Schwarzenegger playing some average dude? And: will he get chuckle-cucked© by Phil Hartman? Plus : we pitch several simple fixes for the film’s tone problems. Strap on you...