What Are You Watching?

You read that right, this week Alex and Nick break down their favorite romantic comedies of all time! The guys discuss 1940s sarcasm, the difference between a comedy and a romantic comedy, toying with genre formula, 1989 as a banner romcom year, Nora Ephron, Nancy Meyers, John Cusack, and much more. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/...

The guys discuss Alex’s appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live, Jordan Peele’s “Nope” in IMAX, an awkward encounter before "Thor: Love and Thunder," Christopher McDonald’s first Emmy nomination (!), Tarantino’s final film, 2022 summer movies, and much more. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram . Listen to Alex on BBC Radio 5 Live ! (timestamp: 2:07:00) Watch Alex's films at http://...

It’s a big day for What Are You Watching as Nick and Alex discuss Nick’s favorite film of all time, Ted Demme’s “Blow.” The guys dive deep on Johnny Depp's career, the chemistry between Ray Liotta and Rachel Griffiths, great music sequences, Cliff Curtis as Pablo Escobar, favorite vs. best films, and much more. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram . Watch Alex's films at http://...

Henry Hill was Ray Liotta’s best performance, and to honor that great actor, Alex and Nick dive deep into Martin Scorsese’s classic picture, “Goodfellas.” The guys discuss the film’s iconic use of voiceover, its shocking opening scene, paintings of dogs, French New Wave influences, Oscar stupidity, and all their favorite scenes with Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino,...

Alex and Nick review one of their favorite movies that virtually no one talks about, Richard Linklater’s “Everybody Wants Some!!” The guys discuss the film’s killer soundtrack, believable actor chemistry, botched marketing/distribution, and the funniest moments from every actor in the film. Watch this movie! Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwith...

For the second What Are You Watching commentary, Alex and Nick go all-in on Spike Lee’s “25th Hour.” The guys discuss why “25th Hour” is the best film ever made about post-9/11, making a masterpiece on a small budget, David Benioff’s source novel, Spike Lee’s gritty aesthetic, a never-better Edward Norton, scene-stealer Barry Pepper, and so much more. Watch along with us! Follow @WAYW_Podcast on T...

Alex reviews David Cronenberg’s twisted new body horror thriller “Crimes of the Future,” before taking a look at Cronenberg’s 50-year career and all of the glorious mayhem found in it. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Send us mailbag questions at whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gm...

Alex (call sign: Knockout) and Nick (Superstar!) go mainstream with their spoiler-free review of “Top Gun: Maverick.” The guys discuss blockbusters that get it right, the legacy of “Top Gun,” scene-stealer Glen Powell, seeing Val Kilmer on screen again, and more. The second half of the show is dedicated to the 40-year career of Tom Cruise; our favorite roles, his Oscar misfortunes, and predicting...

Alex and Nick wrap up Gaspar Noé’s filmography with thoughts on his Saint Laurent short film, “Lux Æterna,” and his emotionally devastating sixth feature film, “Vortex.” The guys also have extended conversations about Lars Von Trier's "Antichrist," and Céline Sciamma's "Petite Maman." Listen to our previous podcast on Gaspar Noé here . Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter...

With the sudden passing of Ray Liotta, Alex explores the career of this truly great character actor. Ray Liotta played intense psychopaths to perfection, but there was a lot more depth to his work. He will be sorely missed. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Send us mailbag qu...

Gaspar Noé. Unapologetic provocateur. Technical master. Sensitive genius. Alex and Nick dive deep into the twisted world of one of cinema’s most polarizing filmmakers. This episode covers “I Stand Alone,” “Irreversible,” “Enter the Void,” “Love,” and “Climax.” Episode 60 will feature conversations on “Lux Æterna” and “Vortex.” Stay tuned. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram . Watch Alex&...

1995 was one of the best years for American film, ever. Alex and Nick praise a ton of movies from this great year, topics include: seeing hard-R movies way too young, genre movies eclipsing Oscar films, old-school comedies, action romps, notorious flops, and how two addiction-themed dramas changed their lives. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwi...

Nick and Alex spend 100 minutes talking about the definitive crime thriller of their lifetimes, Michael Mann’s masterpiece, “Heat.” Pacino vs. De Niro, shoot-outs, bank heists, curious LA timelines, the plight of Dennis Haysbert, the terror of Kevin Gage, the obsession of Michael Mann – it's all here. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithro...

Follow the envelope. Get Visual ID Suspect. Make Arrest. Alex and Nick record their first watch-along commentary by diving deep into Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed.” Recorded live in one take, the guys discuss the movie's rewatchability, fun flaws in the film, fleeting Boston accents, T9 cell phones, a frenzied Leo, a whiny Damon, a batshit Jack, and why Thelma Schoonmaker is the clear hero...

If you like brutal and realistic movie arguments, this is the pod for you. Nick and Alex break down Good vs. Bad movie arguments, the Bechdel Test, actor chemistry, the stakes of an argument, and finding the humor in rage. Follow us @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram . Watch Alex's film "Wait" at https://vimeo.com/366069884 Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.c...

Recorded seconds after the Oscars ended, Alex and Nick talk about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, the worst acceptance speech in the history of the Academy Awards, director’s sabotaging their film’s Oscar chances, and more hot takes from one of Hollywood’s weirdest nights. Follow us @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films...

Alex and Nick make their final picks for the 94th Academy Awards. The guys discuss current Oscar narratives, “The Power of the Dog” vs. “CODA,” the Academy’s stupid decision to not air several awards live, and Nick’s truly baffling Oscar ballot. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.c...

You asked, we answered! The guys answer a bunch of great questions from their amazing listeners. Radom topics include: Puking at the premiere of “The Neon Demon,” cult classics, fourth wall breaks, personal film projects, and the worst movies we’ve ever seen. Follow us @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www...

Alex reviews Steven Soderbergh’s new thriller, “KIMI,” along with the other movies of Soderbergh’s post-retirement career: “Logan Lucky,” “Unsane,” “High Flying Bird,” “The Laundromat,” “Let Them All Talk”, and “No Sudden Move.” Follow us @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Send us ma...

Alex and Nick introduce a new monthly series to the podcast, in which they review movies from the Criterion Collection that they’ve never seen. This segment includes classics that influenced Paul Thomas Anderson, and films from Leonard Kastle, Barbara Loden, Powell & Pressburger, and more. They also talk about “Kindergarten Cop” and “Last Action Hero,” which are definitely not part of the Crit...

Alex reviews Joachim Trier’s Oscar-nominated film, “The Worst Person in the World,” along with the other four films nominated for the Best International Feature Film Oscar: “Drive My Car,” “Flee,” “The Hand of God,” and "Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom.” Follow us on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal...

Alex and Nick discuss the 94th annual Academy Award nominations, modern Oscar controversies, and the biggest Oscar upsets of all time. Let us know your Oscar thoughts on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Send us mailbag questions at whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com

Alex and Nick celebrate the career of the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman. The guys discuss stealing scenes, working with PTA, inherent sadness, volcanic rage, "Along Came Polly," and much more. Let it rain. Tell us your favorite Hoffman performance on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/...

Alex and Nick break down their favorite films from 2021. The guys discuss back-to-back rough movie years, empty movie theaters, audience expectations (again), studios abandoning their movies, and much more. Alex ends the episode with a futile rant about how the Oscars can save themselves. What was your favorite movie of 2021? Let us know on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast . Watch Alex's films at http:/...

In honor of “Scream 5,” Alex and Nick break down their lifelong obsession to Wes Craven’s “Scream” and its very worthy follow-up, “Scream 2.” The guys discuss the massive influence of “Scream”, great horror sequels, meta narratives, comedy in horror, director’s commentaries as film school, Liev Schreiber, Laurie Metcalf, movie violence, and so much more. There are NO “Scream 5” spoilers in this ep...