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Our last Quick Take was SIX MONTHS AGO, time flies by too fast. On this Quick Take we catch up on what we’ve been up to! Carmela is finally learning how to read and with hella confusing books nonetheless, Josh finally gets an Apple product, and of course we talk about our love, admiration and inspiration we get from movies. We also tie up the episode with an actual Quick Take about the evergrowing...

As pop culture enthusiasts, Watch With Sound feels a certain obligation to keep up with the MCU. They aren’t all winners (especially in recent years), but James Gunn’s final swan song might change our tune. Hang out while we talk about what we liked, what we didn’t, and the controversy surrounding Gunn’s defection to DC. Featuring all the ingredients of a classic Guardians movie without any of the...

Man, it is so easy to accidentally summon a demon these days. After a 10 year hiatus, the Evil Dead franchise is back, not pulling any gorey punches, and we were squirming in our seats the whole time. Join us as we get into what we liked, what we didn’t, the future of the franchise, and Evil Dead’s legacy on horror. P.S. Did you catch that title card?

Can you believe it’s been six months since Josh and Carmela have talked about A24? Thank goodness Ari Aster is here to bring us back on track. This three-hour absurdist nightmare fuel may not be for everyone, but it’s A24’s most expensive film to date: Beau is Afraid. Come along as we get into what we liked, what we didn’t, the sense we try to make of the events that unfolded on screen, and the an...

The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a polarizing topic here at Watch With Sound. If you like to hear us laugh, scream, and cry, join us while we get into the latest video game adaptation to hit the box office. As always, we get into what we liked, what we didn’t, the all-star cast, and how we felt about the story. We could argue that Nintendo has introduced entire generations to the world of video gam...

If you love watching Willem Dafoe descend into insanity on the big screen, then you won’t want to miss this week’s episode on Inside. The graphic designer inside of Carmela and Josh pops out in full force while they get into what they liked, what they didn’t, and the contemporary pieces that flood the scenes. Just like art, some films leave a lot to interpretation, but is it worth the effort? I gu...

In typical John Wick fashion, our title character once again finds himself with a bounty on his head and no choice but to defeat every single bad guy who crosses him. For almost three hours, stuntman-turned-director, Chad Stahelski, kept us glued to the film with high stakes and striking visuals, but how does it hold up against the previous installments? Join us as we get into what we liked, what...

If you know anything about Watch With Sound, you knew this episode was coming. Some franchises are so convoluted that sequels have to ignore entire storylines just to keep going, but Scream has held strong through a whopping 6 films. Come hang out while we get into the twists on classic Scream tropes, the signals to a new era, and the directors putting their middle fingers up to their predecessors...

Some moviegoers see films like Cocaine Bear and see the demise of cinema, but us? We see a shining beacon in a new era of camp. This episode is packed to the brim with all your favorite segments: what we liked, what we didn’t, a lively rewriter’s corner, and we even find time to take a jab at Marvel. Classic Josh and Carmela! For a movie reminiscent of 2000s horror parodies, it was obvious we were...

In the ever-expanding universe of M. Night Shyamalan, it’s hard to explain why Signs seemed to be calling out to us. Looking at the film with fresh eyes, this 21 year-old thriller inspired us to reminisce on childhood fears and the impact the twist had on our tiny minds all those years ago. If early-2000s blockbusters are your thing, you’ll enjoy hanging out while we go over the practical effects,...

Of all the movie screenshots that used to flood our Tumblr dashboards, none have stopped us in our tracks like Chungking Express. For as long as we can remember, Wong Kar-wai has had the film bros in a chokehold, and it’s not hard to see Wong Kar-why! Listen in while Josh and Carmela get into the fun they had appreciating the filmmaking techniques, distinct use of color, and themes of love and tim...

Daddy issues are on full display in the latest Brandon Cronenberg film, Infinity Pool. This week, we delve right into discussions about our creative purgatories, art as a tool of self reflection, and obviously, if we have the opportunity to gush about Alexander Skarsgård or Mia Goth, we’re going to take it. Challenging as it may be to work in your father’s shadow, what do you think? Does Brandon’s...

Have you been following award show season? This week we’re hanging out to talk Oscar nominations, with our predictions, snubs and all. If you think you can guess how many times Josh and Carmela mention Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, you’re probably wrong and your guess needs to be higher. Sometimes it’s disappointing knowing our favorite films may never see awards or even nominations, but he...

If there is one thing Shudder is going to do, it’s distribute an experimental,  micro-budget horror film. This week, you’re in for a shorter episode as Skinamarink takes the feeling of being a fly on the wall to new extremes, leaving lots of room for interpretation from person to person. Spawning conversations of nightmares, lucid dreams, and childhood fears, one podcaster (Carmela) gets so c...

We’ve had Furbies and Tamagotchis, Siri and Alexa, and now… M3GAN? For our first film of 2023, we couldn’t wait to see this AI #girlboss on the big screen. As always, we get into what we liked, what we didn’t, our fear of technology, and the effect of viral social media trends in today’s marketing strategies. Films that blend comedy and horror are some of our favorites over here at Watch With Soun...

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year everyone! For OUR LAST EPISODE of 2022, we’re wrapping this year or our Lord with a Quick Take! We catch up on why the Watch With Sound media well has been dry, our capabilities of consuming and receiving media, some hints at future episodes for movies, and last but not least OUR YEARLY MOVIE ROUND UP!! Strap in as we take out 2022 and get ready for 2023. Everyone...

In news that shocked no one, Carmela and Josh loved the latest Anya Taylor Joy film. “Eat the rich” type movies might be low hanging fruit, but we don’t have much to complain about after being served this over-the-top take on foodie culture. Dine with us as we jump right into what we liked, what we didn’t, classism within food, and an ending that made us want to revisit Midsommar . But here’s what...

It’s been a while since a Marvel release of this magnitude. Two years ago, director Ryan Coogler had the unenviable job of rewriting Wakanda Forever after the sudden and tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman, and we weren’t sure if we would ever get to see this film come to life. Our favorite Marvel kingdom can’t mourn for too long, though, so we got into what we liked, what we didn’t, the incredible pe...

Cannes winners always get us excited, and this week is no different as we tackle Park Chan-wook’s latest release, Decision to Leave. Listen up as we get into what we liked, what we didn’t, and the place of foreign films in western media. All kinds of emotion and symbolism were packed into this film’s 138-minute runtime, but it was engaging the whole way through. We might be a few simpletons over h...

Whew, it’s been a while, eh? It seems like Josh and Carmela say that every time they get into a quick take. This week, our favorite podcast duo is kicking off Q3 with an anthology of little stories to update us with what they’ve been up to. Carmela had a brief encounter with a puppy, Josh was mistaken for an Uber, we all went to Halloween Horror Nights together; What other hijinks could the gang h...

This week, we’re talking about the highly-anticipated Neon satire, Triangle of Sadness. Expectations were high as director Ruben Ostlund earned his second Palme d’Or win, but does the film live up to the hype?  Listen along while we get into what we liked, what we didn’t, the writing style, and the irony of the overall idea of this film and other popular media. Relax your Triangle of Sadness...

We can’t stop using the word “delightful” this week as Josh and Carmela discuss the new whodunit, See How They Run. Over the top, hilarious, and meta, this film proves that a concept doesn’t necessarily have to be ground-breaking to have an impact. Listen along while we get into what we liked, what we didn’t, and the ethics of entertainment based on true crime. Saoirse Ronan haters need not click...

Babe, wake up, Watch With Sound is talking about the latest A24 release! This week, we’re getting into Ti West’s sophomore film, Pearl. It’s rare to see a sequel from A24, Mia Goth has us absolutely captivated, and we got to see it in 35mm, so there’s a lot we were looking forward to in this installment. Join in on the conversation while we get into what we liked, what we didn’t, and the journey t...

This week, Zack Cregger made a huge impact on us with his solo-directorial debut, Barbarian. A masterclass in the relationship between comedy and horror, Cregger shows an incredible understanding of his audience and their reactions to the story playing out in front of them. As always, we talked about what we liked, what we didn’t, and the different techniques we saw in Barbarian that kept us guess...

Starting the month off right, Josh and Carmela are getting straight into the latest A24 debut, Funny Pages. Another victim of a nonexistent marketing budget, this absurd little slice-of-life film doubles a coming-of-age journey for an aspiring comic illustrator. Graphic designers by trade, the gang shared their professional art experiences and how their own origin stories held up in comparison. Li...