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Alex and Nick hit record directly after the 93rd Academy Awards concluded to dish out their raw takes on one of Oscar’s oddest nights. What did you think of the 2021 Oscars? Let us know on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Tell us what you're watching at whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com

Heath Ledger had that raw, natural talent that immediately likened him to Brando, Clift, and Dean. Alex and Nick break down each of Ledger’s roles and talk about his all-timer performances, infamous characters, distinct acting choices, and much more. What’s your favorite Heath Ledger performance? Let us know on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick&a...

1982 in film had a lot: The death of ‘70s cinema, the birth of the modern high school comedy, genre-defining sci-fi masterpieces, movie stars trying to murder their directors. Nick and Alex dive into 1982, a sneakily influential year for modern cinema. Also, Alex goes on a rant about one of the worst movie fights in film history. What are you favorite films of 1982? Tell us on Twitter @WAYW_Podcas...

Nick and Alex do a deep dive on the exciting and controversial new Netflix film, “Malcolm & Marie.” The guys discuss Zendaya’s deserved praise, Hollywood nepotism, criticism vs. art, intentional cinematography, and the emergence of macaroni and cheese on film. Let us know if you dug “Malcolm and Marie” on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick&apo...

The 2020/2021 Oscar nominations are in! Alex and Nick talk snubs, surprises, what it will take for David Fincher to win an Oscar, idiotic Academy politics, and “The Father” potentially being the best film ever made (even though Nick and Alex haven’t seen it). Tell us what you thought about the nominations on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast . Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick&apos...

What’s your favorite movie for every year you’ve been alive? Nick and Alex list their picks and discuss best films vs. favorite films, prestige vs. personal, ambitious filmmakers, and time as a representation of greatness. Tell us your favorite movie every year on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast ! Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ T...

What better way to continue the Amy Adams conversation than by diving into Tom Ford’s supremely twisted “Nocturnal Animals?” Alex and Nick discuss multi-hyphened artists, the most disturbing movie scenes of all time, fragile masculinity, Laura Linney as THE scene stealer, and more. Tell us what you think of "Nocturnal Animals" on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast ! Watch Alex's films at http://...

How can you not love Amy Adams? Alex and Nick break down the full career of this living legend. Topics include: Bringing faith into performance, cursing in "Junebug," the hidden weight of her work in "Doubt," why she's never won an Oscar, and much more. What's your favorite Amy Adams performance? Let us know on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast ! Watch Alex's work at http://...

Nick and Alex fully reveal their obsession with movies in discussing the best movies they discovered in 2020. This is a wide-ranging, hardcore movie geek episode that covers all types of films from all different eras. What were some of the best new-to-you movies you saw in 2020? Let us know on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast ! Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's work at https...

Alex and Nick list their favorite films from the weirdest movie year of their lives. What were your favorite movies of 2020? Let us know on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast . Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's work at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Tell us what you're watching at whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com

Rounding out their Cassavetes binge, Alex and Nick do a deep dive into Elaine May's masterwork, "Mikey and Nicky," starring John Cassavetes and Peter Falk. The guys talk about Elaine May's iconic career, improvisation, fragile friendships, Sanford Meisner as an actor, Ned Beatty as an all-timer, and much more. Tell us what you think of "Mikey and Nicky" on Twitter @WA...

Alex and Nick each offer up five holiday-themed double features, some of which are certainly not fun for the whole family. Spirited categories include:  Holidays from Hell, Freaky Families, Loser on Christmas, and much more. Tell us about your holiday movie traditions on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast ! Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's work at https://www.nicholasdostal.c...

Alex and Nick offer up their biggest episode yet, a deep dive into the career of the Godfather of independent cinema, John Cassavetes. The guys discuss Cassavetes’ early acting work, filmmaking style, working collaborations, and each of Cassavetes’ magnificent films. Tell us your favorite Cassavetes film on Twitter @WAYW_Podcast . Watch Alex’s film “I Am Alive” Watch Nick's film "There I...

Alex and Nick offer up some very current movie streaming recommendations. All recs are quick and spoiler-free. Topics include realistic gore coming back to horror, good chess movies vs. bad chess shows, an Oscar-worthy Caleb Landry Jones, the death of the courtroom drama, and depicting COVID on screen. The guys end with a brief review of their favorite film of 2020 so far, Brandon Cronenberg’s “Po...

Nick brings his fanatical love for professional wrestling to this emotional deep dive on Darren Aronofsky’s “The Wrestler.” The guys discuss Mickey Rourke as an acting giant (13:24), why Nick connects to the film so deeply (17:19), a never-better Marisa Tomei (26:21), the legendary on-screen argument between Rourke and Evan Rachel Wood (29:23), interpretations of the ending (36:27), and much more!...

Nick and Alex blend their movie and music tastes to discuss their favorite movie soundtracks (01:43), favorite use of songs in Pure Cinema scenes (12:44), best movie song performances (26:29), how “Shame” influenced their filmmaking (35:31), songs that should be retired from movies (41:57), and more. Alex also shares a personal story about a song used in the film “Warrior” (22:19). Watch Alex&apos...

Alex and Nick cover a wide range of films as they discuss their favorite film scores. Topics include: Score creating pure cinema, rockers as composers, James Horner and M83 as all-timers, MUCH more. Nick also details his hilariously specific workout playlist of movie scores. Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's work at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Tell us what you...

Nick and Alex dive deep into Derek Cianfrance’s haunting modern epic, "The Place Beyond the Pines." The guys talk pragmatic bank robberies, the presence of Eva Mendes, cinematographer death dreams, and Bruce Greenwood as an all-timer character actor. At the end of the show, Alex shares a personal story of why he became a filmmaker. Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch...

Alex and Nick break down the full career of the great Daniel Day-Lewis. Topics include: Important actor choices, debunking the DDL lore, retirement, DDL as a comedic leading man, and much more! Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's work at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Tell us what you're watching at whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com

Is 1999 in the running as the best movie year ever? Alex and Nick break down all things 1999: Their favorite films of the year, indie vs. mainstream releases, the game-changing Oscars, and a never-better Tom Cruise. Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's work at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Tell us what you're watching at whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com

A "Los Angeles Movie" is more than just the setting, and Alex and Nick dive into some of their favorites. Topics discussed include the hidden magic of L.A., the raw reality of the city, the eeriness of Hollywood at 4 a.m., and Ingmar Bergman as a meta device. Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's work at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Tell us what you'...

Alex and Nick offer current streaming recommendations that are all directed by incredible women filmmakers. Old and new, happy and explosive, we talk about a ton of great stuff to choose from. Recs are current as of September 16, 2020! Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's work at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ View TCM’s full #WomenMakeFilm schedule here Tell us wha...

Nick hosts this week's episode, about his favorite character actor, the iconic Michael Biehn. Nick and Alex talk about their favorite Biehn roles (Kyle Reese! Corporal Hicks! Johnny Ringo!), Biehn vs. Ed Harris (x2), and Biehn as a creative influence. Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's work at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Tell us what you're watching a...

Alex and Nick look at the career of Alex's favorite character actor, the legendary Christopher McDonald. They talk about Chris Mac's roles (Shooter McGavin! Tappy Tibbons! Tommy J!), and Alex recounts the time he hung out with Chris Mac in NYC. Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Read Alex's full interview with Christopher McDonald from May 2013 Watch Nick's work...

Alex and Nick dive deep into Sofia Coppola's dream masterpiece, "Somewhere." Dorff/Fanning chemistry, love for Harris Savides, Phoenix tunes, a brief defense of "The Beguiled." Watch Alex's work at http://alexwithrow.com/ Watch Nick's work at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/ Tell us what you're watching at whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com