Andrew Watches Movies

We have come to the last week of February, but this should not be the end of listening to and seeking out films from diverse voices. Film at its best is a transportitive empathy machine; a safe place to walk a couple hours in someone else's shoes. For some things, it shines a light on experineces that the closest you will get to is through a film. In some cases, that is a lucky thing. Each of the films discussed today shine a light on aspects of society that many try to forget about, but that lack of memory leads to the divide that creates that in the first place. Enjoy a discussion on Menace to Society, Set it Off, Boyz n the Hood, South Central, Life, and others. 

For the month of February, the podcast has been given to black voices. Today's episode starts out with some revolutionaries; those who took on the world. Februrary 21st also marks the anniversary of Malcolm X's assasination. Spike Lee's Masterpiece Malcolm X seems appropriate to include this month, and is streaming on HBO. Also on HBO, we have the story of Fred Hampton, a Black Messiah whose voice was snuffed out far too early. On Amazon Prime exists a beautiful film about Malcolm X, Jim Brown, Cassius Clay (right before he became Ali), and Sam Cooke. One Night in Miami is an excellent watch that I think everyone should see. These 3 films are each powerful stories about people who gave their lives to shape our modern culture. 

Also covered on this episode: 

Eyimofe- HBO Max

'Round Midnight- Rental

Claudine- Physical Copy Only 

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Welcome to week 2 of Black History Month. This week a couple of brilliant films were watched for the first time. Love and Basketball is an early 2000's film that should not be discarded as just another teen romance movie. Just like Purple Rain shouldn't be viewed as just another musical. Sure the acting might be over the top, but that soundtrack is a classic. 

Films watched for this episode:

Purple Rain (HBO)

Love and Baskettball (HBO)

Bill Russel: Legend (Netflix)

Shaft (HBO)

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (HBO)

Blazing Saddles (Rental)

Blue Collar (Starz)

Blindspotting (Rental)

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Titanic is setting sail again in theaters, this time in 3D. The only time that I have seen the film was in the theater when I was 18 years old. I am now 43, and fully expect to have a different experience with the film. Will the plot still hold water, or will it sink to the bottom upon arrival. Tune in to find out. 

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Andrew Watches Movies is a podcast that celebrates the diversity of character, launguages, cultures, and race. With that in mind, the month of Februrary is being devoted completely to black stories and filmmakers. Today's episode focuses more on the drama side, with a little Black Panther mixed in since Wakanda Forever just dropped on Disney+.

Films covered on this episode-

To Sleep With Anger (Tubi) and Killer of Sheep (Kanopy) from Charles Burnett

Emancipation (Apple+) from Will Smith and Antoine Fuqua

Eve’s Bayou (Showtime) starring Samuel L Jackson and directed by Kassi Lemmons

In the Heat of the Night (paramount+) and To Sir with Love (Amazon Prime) which both star Sidney Poitier

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This past week was a bit of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly for movie watching. The movie Fear? might not have been the best idea to see in the theater, pickings are slim in January. Tune in for a discussion on the previously mentioned, You People (netflix), To Leslie (rental), Harbinger (rental), Triangle of Sadness (rental), and Brandon Cronenberg's Infinity Pool (theater). James Gandolfini's final film "The Drop" also gets a first time viewing for the episode.

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What is the best thing to do during the lonely, frozen days of winter? I would say going to the theater should be at the top of the list, but distributors have always used this season as their dumping ground. This is where the movies that aren't really good enough for theatrical releases, but have contractual obligation surrounding them have traditionaly gone to die. Will this year be the same? On this episode I head to the theater to see Babylon, Missing, and Skinamarink which is the new flavor of the month in the horror community. The new release Aftersun is also covered along with Stargate, a huge hit which I had never seen before. 

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Welcome to 2023 everyone! I returned from my vacation to Washington 2 weeks ago, and promptly got sick. While I wasn't able to record, I was able to watch a whole lotta movies. In this episode, I briefly talk about what I have seen, and catch y'all up on life and shit. There's also a special bonus wrapped up in here. I don't want to ruin the surprise, but there is a first time watch of movie that just mentioning I haven't seen inspires RAGE in people. It's paired up with a Whale of a tale. 

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Join Andrew for an enlightnening conversation about the new disney movie Strange World. The trolls came out heavy for this one online. Also covered on this episode: The new netflix movie The Wonder, the new killer Santa movie Violent Night, and Park Chan-Wook's new film Decision to leave. Stick around for a mini review of The Audacy Beach Festival and a little bit of live Jack White.