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If a horror franchise has “cult-classic” status, chances are Carmela and Josh are going to talk about it, so this week we’re diving into Orphan:First Kill. In an age where it can feel like sequels, prequels, and reboots are taking over, this installment was totally unique and unexpectedly campy. Although it wasn’t as scary as its predecessor, we had so much fun that we’re willing to overlook a few...

Carmela and Josh have never seen a single Predator film, but this week they’re tackling the latest installment in the cult-classic franchise, Prey. Streaming exclusively on Hulu, expectations were non-existent but the team found a lot to appreciate from the signature sound effects to the cinematography. Listen in while we talk about what we liked, what we didn’t, and the future of streaming servic...

It’s been a little too long since Josh and Carmela geeked out over their favorite industry powerhouse, so obviously the team had to fill the void with A24’s latest release: Bodies Bodies Bodies. As always, we get into what we liked, what we didn’t, and how divisive satire can be. A bit of horror and a whole lot of comedy, this film took whodunit tropes in a direction that we never saw coming, so p...

This week, we’re tackling the latest in a string of highly-anticipated films by Jordan Peele, Nope. Is it horror? Is it sci-fi? Is it a Creature Feature? Josh and Carmela get into what they liked, what they didn’t, some of the most common criticisms they’ve heard, and how their opinions changed the longer they sat with it. Despite how skeptical we may have gone into it, Nope turned out to be a pot...

This week, we’re talking about the latest addition to the MCU, Thor: Love & Thunder. I know you might be used to a podcast of certified Marvel haters, but Josh and Carmela decided to go a different route with this one. Instead of taking jabs at the weaknesses these films typically have and the capitalism of it all, we get more critical with this film and how it fits into the cinematic universe...

This week, Josh and Carmela are getting into the latest Disney/Pixar blockbuster, Lightyear. With a film premise that confused a nation, we had no idea what to expect. Not quite a reboot, not quite a sequel, these franchises are doing their best to appeal to their original generation while also enticing a brand new generation of viewership, so it’s up to us to figure out if it’s all worth watching...

This week, we’re watching Cronenberg flex his sci-fi muscles and pioneer a new kind of dystopia through his latest release, Crimes of the Future. Josh and Carmela waste no time covering the body horror, the blurred lines created between pain and pleasure, all the different directions the film could’ve pulled into, and, as always, a lively rewriter’s corner is afoot. Did Cronenberg deliver or were...

Josh and Carmela are tapping into their inner child this week as we get into the very first fully computer-animated feature film in history, Toy Story. Things get a little emotional as we revisit one of the first movies we ever saw in our lifetimes. Come hang out while we discuss the road these iconic performances paved for Pixar, things we never would’ve noticed when we were young, and why we may...

In preparation for Crimes of the Future, Carmela and Josh decided to open the Cronenberg archives and talk about the 1986 horror remake: The Fly. Join us as we discuss 80s sci-fi, the film's impact, and most importantly, what we would do if we were flies. All these years later, people are still creeped out by images of a grotesque Jeff Goldblum, but does the founding father of body horror live up...

You guys know the drill: A24 releases a movie, so obviously Josh and Carmela are going to talk about it. This week, we get into Alex Garland’s latest feature film, Men. Based on the title alone, you can guess what kind of a horror film we’re getting ourselves into. Nonetheless, we have pretty high standards for A24, especially in one of our favorite genres, so listen in to find out whether or not...

This week, Josh and Carmela are dustin’ off the ol’ microphones for the first full episode of the new season! If you haven’t forgotten about us, come hang out while we get into the latest installment in the MCU: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. There’s a fine line between criticizing Marvel and praising Sam Rami; It’s a tough road to walk, but someone’s gotta do it.

We’re back! It’s been a while since Josh and Carmela had a chance to talk, so there’s quite a bit to catch up on. Easing our way back into recording, we chat about everything from recent illnesses, movie rewatches, traveling experiences, and even some new hobbies, so grab your headphones and come hang out. Did you miss us?

B25 is alive and in full swing, so pull up a chair and grab your earbuds if you want to listen to Josh and Carmela rave over an A24 film, yet again. Wildly imaginative and totally unique, this film forced us to confront issues ranging from nihilism to family and acceptance, and we could not have been more grateful. Nothing could have prepared us for this beautiful, emotional roller coaster. Everyt...

Would we really be Watch With Sound if Josh and Carmela weren’t talking about A24 at least once a month? This week, we get into Ti West’s ambitious new slasher, X. A loving tribute to the horror movies of yore (the 70s, obviously), we never knew where this story was going and it was a blast the whole time. Starring Mia Goth, Kid Cudi, Brittany Snow, and our Scream Queen, Jenna Ortega, we were stok...

Quick Takes seem to have turned into a quarterly thing around here as it’s been three months (again) since Josh and Carmela last took a step back to chill out and catch up. A lot has happened: Carmela joined a gym, Josh recounts podcast-related bullying, and they both have an age-related existential crisis. There may even be a controversial take or two about the Oscars, so make sure you listen in...

Benedict Cumberbatch is back and he must really have a thing for fatherless kids named Peter, as that seems to be at the core of his latest film, The Power of the Dog. Recorded before some very… interesting comments by director Jane Campion at the Critics Choice Awards, Carmela and Josh were already a bit skeptical about the impact of this western drama, but we likely won’t be rewatching it any ti...

This week, Josh and Carmela get into the latest iteration of the DC hero: The Batman. Special guest, Schae (@bonbon_zon), adds plenty of insight into the franchise’s cinematic history while we discuss what we liked, what we didn’t, and how our favorite Batman films hold up in comparison. We will never turn down an opportunity to talk about Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz, and this film gave us th...

We only have a month until the Academy Awards so we’re jumping right into Guillermo del Toro’s latest thriller: Nightmare Alley. Sitting at a whopping 140 minutes, this exploration of the neo-noir genre earned GDT his second best picture nomination, but is it deserved? Carmela and Josh get into what they liked, what they would change, and the tropes that make them love noir in the first place. Let...

Finally, this week we’re talking about the newest installment of our favorite horror franchise: Scream. A true love letter to Wes Craven and the saga he built, we gush over the legacy characters, the pop-culture references, and Carmela has some very specific ideas about how to fix every problem the film had. Mindy Meeks-Martin’s character said it best: These movies are “meta slasher whodunits,” an...

Join us this week as Josh and Carmela critique the new Netflix original stop motion anthology: The House. It’s a fun psychological discussion about the themes of greed, learning to let go, and the dangers of trying to be something you’re not. If that doesn’t sound like your thing, there’s also some friendly advice about what to do if a stranger offers you a free house, plus a bonus plethora of no...

Josh and Carmela are really showing their genius this week as they get into Joel Coen’s take on a classic: The Tragedy of Macbeth. Although the Old English was a hurdle, our love for A24 doesn’t waver as we talk about the poetic style of it, the cinematography, and whether or not anything is added by readapting a 400 year-old work. We also get really into the evolution of the English language, for...

After a short break, WWS is back this week with the immersive roller coaster that was Spencer. Definitely not a traditional biopic, Kristen Stewart really took us on a journey through the eyes and mind of the People’s Princess. As always, we discussed what we liked, what we didn’t, the cultural impact of Princess Diana, and Josh definitely does not threaten the royal family. Listen in if you don’t...

Strap in, fellas: Josh and Carmela have opposing takes twice in a row! This week, we tackle the Netflix blockbuster, “Don’t Look Up”. We talk about what we liked, what we didn’t, and what we would do if we knew we were in our final days. So, was it a fun satirical comedy or was it so close to home that it felt out of touch? Listen up and let us know what you think!

With the latest Paul Thomas Anderson release also comes our latest installment of “Josh and Carmela have opposing views!” Licorice Pizza chronicles the adventures of 25 year-old Alana Kane and 15 year-old Gary Valentine while they quite literally run around the 1970’s San Fernando Valley. Listen in while we talk about Paul Thomas Anderson, age gaps in films, and learning to be critical of the thin...

The Matrix is BACK with a new installment: The Matrix: Resurrections. We ~boot~ back into The Matrix with Neo, Trinity, and Neil Patrick Harris?? Come hang out while we talk about its messy reboot, the crutch of the original trilogy, and our experience with Wachowski films. The choice to listen is an illusion, you know what you have to do.