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In theaters October 20, 2017 Wonderstruck Ben and Rose are children from two different eras who secretly wish their lives were different. Ben longs for the father he has never known, while Rose dreams of a mysterious actress whose life she chronicles in a scrapbook. When Ben discovers a puzzling clue in his home and Rose reads an enticing headline in the newspaper, both children set out on quests...

(Limited Release) In theaters October 20, 2017 BPM (Beats Per Minute) Early 1990s. With AIDS having already claimed countless lives for nearly ten years, Act Up-Paris activists multiply actions to fight general indifference. Nathan (Arnaud Valois), a newcomer to the group, has his world shaken up by Sean (Nahuel Pérez Biscayart), a radical militant. Starring: Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Arnaud Valois,...

The summer may be over, but before we jump into our fall TV reviews, we thought we'd revisit the TV shows which rounded out our 2017 summer season. In this first part of a two-part discussion, the Critic and the Referee talk about summer shows that were well worth watching and others that fell just short of the mark. Sit back, relax and revisit the best of summer TV right here with Why Watch...

On Netflix October 13, 2017 The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) is the emotional, and comic intergenerational tale of adult siblings (Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, and Elizabeth Marvel) contending with the long shadow their strong-willed father (Dustin Hoffman) has cast over their lives. Starring: Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Elizabeth Marvel Directed by: Noah Baumb...

In Select Theaters October 13 Breathe is an inspiring true love story between Robin and Diana Cavendish (Academy Award® nominee Andrew Garfield, Golden Globe® winner Claire Foy), an adventurous couple who refuse to give up in the face of a devastating disease. When Robin is struck down by polio at the age of 28, he is confined to a hospital bed and given only a few months to live. With the help of...

The 55th New York Film Festival took place September 28th and will run through – October 15th, 2017 at the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Why Watch That was there to cover it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In theaters Friday, October 6, 2017 An estranged father and son are forced to rely on one another to survive an unforgiving wilderness in this riveting, richly emotional thriller. Once a year, fourteen-year-old David (Josh Wiggins) travels from his mother’s home in Texas to visit his loner father, Cal (Matt Bomer), in the remote mountains of Montana. There, the two embark on their annual hunting e...

In theaters October 6, 2017 Set over one summer, the film follows precocious 6-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Disney World. Starring:  Willem Dafoe, Brooklynn Kimberly Prince, Bria Vinaite, Valeria Cotto, Christopher Rivera, Caleb Landry Jones Written by: Sean Ba...

In theaters October 6, 2017 After the cancellation of their flight due to stormy weather, Dr. Ben Bass (Idris Elba) and photojournalist Alex Martin (Kate Winslet) board a charter plane. The plane crashes midflight and they survive the incident with injuries, but get lost in the wilderness. Stranded, the two strangers must forge a connection to survive the extreme elements of a remote snow covered...

Still reeling from his break-up with college sweetheart Allison (Cobie Smulders), Adam (Justin Long) is devastated when she announces her plan to marry to a man she’s only known for a year. What’s worse is that Adam is invited to the wedding. When he returns home for the festivities, which for him include a nightmarish rehearsal dinner and a bizarre wedding date (with a scene-stealing Kristen Scha...

The plot focuses on Barry Seal, a pilot for commercial airline TWA. A CIA agent, Monty Schafer, contacts him and asks him to fly clandestine reconnaissance missions for the CIA over South America using a small plane with cameras installed. Seal accepts. Later in the 1970s, Schafer asks Seal to start acting as a courier between the CIA and General Noriega in Panama. During a mission, the Medellin C...

On Sunday, September 10, 2017, The Paley Center for Media hosted day five of its 11th Annual PaleyFest Fall TV Previews honoring the OWN series  Queen Sugar  at the Paley Center in Beverly Hills and Why Watch That was there to cover it. The cast dawned the "purple" carpet eager to share their thoughts of show's mid-season return. This episode is such to satisfy your Sugar fix. Take a lis...

While the Critic and Referee are enjoying some well deserved vacation time before the Summer comes to an end, we've prepared a favorites episode that is sure to keep you entertained until their return.  Sit back, relax and enjoy while the Critic and the Referee each share with you one of their favorite interviews on WhyWatchThat!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Welcome to Episode 65 of Why Watch That Radio! This episode includes: 1. Sneak Peek : Brave New Jersey Check out our review page here !  2. Did You Know? Did you know that this late, great comedic actor (who was one of Mel Brooks’s favorites) provided the voice of Pizza the Hutt in “Spaceballs”? 3. Sneak Peek : Chronically Metropolitan Check out our review page here ! 4. Sneak Peek : Wind Riv...

Welcome to Episode 64 of Why Watch That Radio! This episode includes: 1. Sneak Peek : Brigsby Bear Check out our review page here !  2. Did You Know? Did you know that, according to Indiewire, the real director of the original "Poltergeist" (1982) isn't technically Tobe Hooper, as credited? The actual director of the film is this mega-famous director who was bound by contract to another film...

In this bonus episode, the Critic talks to the Producer about two major film releases this weekend – "Girls Trip" and "Dunkirk." The Producer got a chance to attend a screening for each, so listen to find out which film is for you. Maybe it's both? Also, be sure to check out our website at whywatchthat.com for our full suite of resources, including reviews, episodes, and free giveaways! Enjoy! Hos...

Welcome to Episode 63 of Why Watch That Radio! This episode includes: 1. Sneak Peek : Landline Check out our review page at whywatchthat.com! 2. Did You Know?   Did you know that this actor is a rapper, was a backup dancer for Queen Latifah, starred in a film with Tupac, and played a TV doctor twice? 3. First Look : To the Bone Check out our review page at whywatchthat.com! 4. Rapid Fire : Su...

In this bonus episode, the Why Watch That team reviews "War for the Planet of the Apes," the upcoming and highly anticipated end to the most recent "Planet of the Apes" trilogy. For more information about that film and to enter into Blu-ray DVD giveaways (courtesy of Paramount Pictures), visit our website at whywatchthat.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 62 of Why Watch That Radio! This episode includes: 1. Sneak Peek : A Ghost Story Check out our review page at whywatchthat.com! 2. Did You Know? Which American artist has been nominated for a SAG award twice and a Pulitzer for drama and won a Pulitzer and a Tony award as an actor and a playwright? 3. Sneak Peek : Spider-Man: Homecoming Check out our review page at whywatchthat.c...

Welcome to Episode 61 of Why Watch That Radio! This episode includes: 1. Sneak Peek : The Beguiled Check out our review page at whywatchthat.com! 2. Did You Know? Which classic comedy movie turns 30-years-old on June 24 and used a blue screen that scared the film crew and cast? 3. Sneak Peek : The Big Sick Check out our review page at whywatchthat.com! 4. Pick of the Week : I, Daniel Blake Check o...

We'll be back with an all-new episode this weekend. In the meantime, visit whywatchthat.com for reviews, interviews, giveaways, and more! Don't forget to rate us on iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 60 of Why Watch That Radio! This episode includes: 1. Rapid Fire (Part 1) : New & Returning TV Shows The Last Kingdom I Love Dick Twin Peaks Bloodline House of Cards Nashville Fear the Walking Dead I’m Dying Up Here Queen of the South Orange Is the New Black 2. Did You Know? Which well-respected actress, who stars in a hit show that recently returned, threatened to go public if...

Welcome to Episode 59 of Why Watch That Radio! This episode includes: 1. Why Watch That Insider : Who We Are: The Heartbeat of Why Watch That The Critic and the Referee take a stroll down memory lane to discuss the origins of our show and the driving force behind it. 2. Did You Know? Which actress refused to return to an iconic ‘80s show without a pay raise and missed the first episode of its fift...

Welcome to Episode 58 of Why Watch That Radio! This episode includes: 1. Sneak Peek : Alien: Covenant 2. Did You Know? Which TV show was cancelled after its first season, then brought back for another 11 seasons after it achieved popularity in syndication? 3. The Why Watch That Talk : TV Renewals & Cancellations with Lawrence Saint-Victor 4. Pick of the Week : Gomorrah on SundanceTV Hosted on Acas...

Welcome to Episode 57 of Why Watch That Radio! This episode includes: 1. Rapid Fire : Our rapid takes on TV shows that have premiered or ended recently Season Finales The Magicians The Path Crashing Legends of Tomorrow Outsiders Catastrophe Premieres Harlots Class The White Princess Girlboss Mary Kills People American Gods 2. Did You Know? What’s the highest-grossing comic book movie of all time?...