Hate Watch / Great Watch

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...

147. Grease 2 (1982)  Hello Excellent Pink Ladies!  We’re joined by 8-time guest Bottle and their pal Karima for a return to Rydell High! Everybody’s into motorcycles now, especially when they’re ridden by a masked hunk who definitely couldn’t be that new exchange student! In this episode, we dish out motorcycle-related proverbs, invent some Brand New Sentences© , and court a sponsorship...

146. Grease (1978)  Hello Excellent T-Birds!  Allison & Hunter go to Rydell High on the new episode to learn why Grease (1978) is the word (have you heard?) * CONTENT WARNING: brief mentions of abortion and SA, which might not be everyone’s jam * This episode features turducken talk, discussion of how depiction does not equal endorsement, and how those extras had to be doing the Hand...

145. Love Bites (1988)  Hello Excellent Fang-Bangers!  We’re bringing Vamp-tober to a close on Hate Watch/Great Watch with our pal Will Congleton discussing a direct-to-video, gay, west coast, softcore porno romance! On this episode we decide that we’re more of a “vice podcast” than an “advice podcast”; We examine the specific vocal cadence porno actors have; and ask: Who is the most fam...

144. Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)  Hello Excellent Plague Rats!  On our second episode of Vamp-tober , we’re joined by Gabby Reeves to talk about Werner Herzog’s 1979 remake of a silent-era classic. Topics of discussion include Hunter’s dark history with telemarketing; How hyenas were once on trend; and how the events of the film all began with a land deal! PLUS : We ordain the new face...

143. Jugular Wine: A Vampire Odyssey (1994)  Hello Excellent Bloodsuckers!  We’re kicking off our all-vampire Vamp-tober block with a low budget, high concept flick that we discovered in a foot stool! Filmed on location in Pennsylvania, California, Louisiana, Utah, and Alaska, (!!!) this film is the dictionary definition of an odyssey! We discuss the movie in depth, including whatever we...

142. Real Steel (2011)  Hello Excellent Robots!  Many call boxing “the sweet science”, well they don’t know the half of it! On this episode of HWGW , we’re discussing the 2011 robot boxing movie Real Steel ! While the film can’t settle on one plot through-line to follow, we basically stay on topic, discussing author Richard Matheson’s original Twilight Zone episode, what we would name ou...

141. Carnival Magic (1983)  Hello Excellent Carnies!  Step right up! Step right up! Aydan Schlaffman returns to Hate Watch/Great Watch for a truly left-field pick: Al Adamson’s magician-with-a-monkey programmer Carnival Magic (1983)! We discuss apes & chimps in popular culture, rant about animal safety and superhero bodies, and discuss our favorite carnival rides. PLUS : we cast Youn...

140. Alison‘s Birthday (1981)  Hello Excellent Party Guests!  It’s almost co-host Allison’s birthday, so we’re celebrating with, perhaps, the most appropriate film we could choose. Find out why Sylvester Stallone (probably) loves the opening scene in this Australian folk horror creep-fest that features a replica of Stonehenge, an honest-to-goodness Graveyard Smash, and a perfect example...