Required Watching

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Go beyond the screen with the official podcast from Required Watching. This is your audio masterclass in the art of storytelling, designed for filmmakers, screenwriters, and dedicated cinephiles. Each week, host and film analyst Tray Epps (and sometimes other guests) deconstruct the craft of cinema, providing practical "Toolkit" episodes to improve your work and in-depth interviews with industry professionals who are shaping the future of film. If you're looking for actionable advice on everything from writing dialogue to sound design, or you want to hear from the directors, editors, and compo...

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31. Seven Samurai 29.12.2020 50:33

Are you a filmmaker or a cinephile? You MUST'VE seen this film. No? Okay, fine, let's jump into the nearly 4 hour masterpiece.  Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscr...

30. Die Hard 22.12.2020 53:54

What can we say? We love a Christmas movie. Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HBO MAX. We'll draw winners every two weeks. Hit us up: Instagram: @...

29. Wild At Heart 15.12.2020 24:54

Wild is only one word to describe this high octane film starring none other than Nic Cage. Buckle up because we are going for a ride. Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterio...

28. Dune 08.12.2020 25:08

We know you're bummed you don't get a new movie with Timothée Chalamet but cheer up! Let's talk about the original Dune in preparation for what is bound to be a explosive opening for the 2021 film.  Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and...

27. Citizen Kane 01.12.2020 40:40

Listen, this movie has been a long time coming for us. We are happy to dig into this classic film that is at the highest of film regard.  Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The...

26. Paris, Texas 24.11.2020 35:37

There's a lot to talk about for this award winning film so we jump right in.  Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HBO MAX. We'll draw winners e...

25. The Handmaiden 17.11.2020 41:39

Love or money? Sometimes you have to choose and in this episode we discuss the complexities of The Handmaiden Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HB...

24. CB4 10.11.2020 1:01:46

We're Black with another comedy. This time the 90s cult classic CB4 sheds light on what we think of 'black films' and culture vultures.  Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The...

23. Beasts of The Southern Wild 03.11.2020 33:25

Living off the grid is easier said than done when Hushpuppy and her dad Wink deal with society and weather, among other things, closing in on their community Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gi...

22. Train To Busan 27.10.2020 40:48

Time to get spooky, scary with the unexpected Korean hit Train To Busan. Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HBO MAX. We'll draw winners every...

21. Se7en 20.10.2020 18:50

1 Rainy city, 2 cops, and 7 deadly sins. This week we talk Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman  in Se7en.  Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HB...

20. Alien 13.10.2020 19:17

Don't go building any walls! This Alien is from space some time in the future and luckily we have Ridley Scott to show us the way with the epic space horror of Alien. Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscri...

19. Nosferatu 06.10.2020 28:05

It's October. We are starting the month with the original vampire film Nosferatu.  Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HBO MAX. We'll draw winn...

18. Rebel Without A Cause 29.09.2020 32:40

We take aim at the James Dean classic and talk about broody teenagers.  Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HBO MAX. We'll draw winners every t...

17. Groundhog Day 22.09.2020 25:51

Guess who's back - Back again...and again...and here we are looking at Groundhog Day. Funny, sweet and romantic comedy Starring Bill Murray.  Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to...

16. Robocop 15.09.2020 32:02

This week we tackle the action and robot-filled classic Robocop.  Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HBO MAX. We'll draw winners every two wee...

15. Showgirls 08.09.2020 41:16

Tray and Dan talk about the hated and loved cult classic, Showgirls. Don't be afraid to dive right into this one.  Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection,...

14. Psycho 01.09.2020 28:31

Tray and Dan talk about Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. An adaptation based off of Robert Bloch's novel of the same name.  Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collectio...

13. Ones To Watch: 8:46 (from Dave Chappelle) 26.08.2020 12:49

This time we look at a comedy special that comes at just the right time and says all of the right things. 8:46 from Dave Chappelle . Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion...

12. Ones to Watch: Popeye The Sailer Meets Sindbad The Sailer 26.08.2020 8:42

This week we try something different. We look at two short form pieces and look at how they have impacted the world of cinema and the world. We start with Popeye The Sailer Meets Sindbad The Sailer.  Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and...

11. Breathless 18.08.2020 56:04

Tray and Dan talk about Jon-Luc Godard's Breathless Starring Jon-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg.  Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HBO MAX. W...

10. Hoop Dreams 11.08.2020 59:24

Tray and Dan talk about 1994's Hoop Dreams, A critically acclaimed documentary that takes a look at the lives of young NBA hopefuls over 5 years.  Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscri...

The Great Dictator 04.08.2020 43:30

Tray and Dan talk about 1940's The Great Dictator Starring, Directed and Written by Charlie Chaplin. Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HBO MAX. We...

Putney Swope 28.07.2020 32:34

Tray and Dan talk about Robert Downey Sr's' 1969 Film Putney Swope .  Commercials from the film: Ethereal Cereal Face Off Fan away Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criter...

A Hard Day's Night 21.07.2020 12:45

Tray talks about 1964's A Hard Day's Night Starring The Beatles. Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss. GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HBO MAX. We'll draw winners every two weeks. Hi...