Hate Watch / Great Watch

Hello Excellent Axe Gang! 

Nicole “Bottle” Carter returns to the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast and tries to get us a Laneige sponsorship as we discuss: the traumatic endings to classic children’s shows; answering machine messages; piggy banks; and the only good Mr. Beast.
Plus: the true ending of Eureeka’s Castle!
We’re all about the verticals on this episode, it’s Kung Fu Hustle (2004)! 

Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 65: The Dragon Lives Again (1977)
Ep. 76: Australia (2008) 

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Hello Excellent Giant Sharks! 

Topics of discussion include: our Spielberg histories, an oceanic Jerry Seinfeld, and Lynette’s feud with her microphone!

Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 158: The Incredibles (2004) 
Ep. 35: Deep Blue Sea (1999)
Ep. 32: Independence Day (1996)
Ep. 34: Blow Out (1981)

Links:
“Chocolate Rain” by Tay Zonday

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158. The Incredibles (2004) 

Hello Excellent Supers! 

We discuss comic books, mafia names, the smells of different eras, and the difference between coupes and flutes!
Plus: What does “On a whale, on a wizard on a whale” mean? 
And: We sing the song of the summer! 

Previous Episodes Mentioned: 
Ep. 125: Fantastic Four (2005)

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On this episode of the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast, we are joined by cinematic maniac Nikk Nelson to discuss a truly one-of-a-kind time capsule of the 1990s!

Sometimes, you’ve gotta make your own fun. It’s Hudson Hawk (1991)! 

Links: 
→ Return of Bruno
→ Space Pants
→ Nikk Neon on Bluesky

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Allison has chosen an animated childhood favorite to re-examine on our latest episode.

Support your local library, it’s The Great Mouse Detective (1986)! 

Previous Episodes Mentioned: 
Ep. 56: Matilda (1996)

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155. Freddy vs. Jason (2003) 

Hello Excellent Maniacs! 

We discuss some ADR highlights from the film, pitch several (better) horror ideas, fix the film with Sean’s headcanon, and speculate on what Jason would sound like. 

PLUS: our kittens, Kenny and Kota, are Freddy-vs-Jason-ing all over the house! 

Get your fedoras and hockey masks ready, it’s Freddy vs. Jason (2003), bitch!

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Ep. 135: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) 
Ep. 18: Ocean’s 11 (2001) 

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When a photographer (Faye Dunaway) begins seeing through the eyes of a murderer, she’ll have to take her eyes off of her career. But does the police lieutenant (Tommy Lee Jones) who’s been keeping his eye on her only have eyes for her? Aye-yai-yai!

Crank up the Barbra Streisand, it’s Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)!

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153. Death at a Funeral (2010) 

Hello Excellent Mourners! 

On this latest episode of the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast, we’re joined once again by Gabby Reeves to discuss 2010’s Death at a Funeral and contrast it with the original 2007 version! In this episode, we praise Peter Dinklage and Tracy Morgan, play a party game, and pitch a sequel-- if someone can put us in contact with Peter Dinklage.

PLUS: There is not a version of The Tick that we do not like! 

Put on your best veil, it’s Death at a Funeral (2010)!

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152. Constantine (2005) 

Hello Excellent Hellblazers! 

First off, a ☆ CONTENT WARNING ☆ This episode contains plot-necessitated discussion of self harm and suicide, and if that’s not your thing, we understand. But if you’re sticking around, you’ll hear Allison & Hunter discuss a much maligned 2005 Vertigo comics adaptation. We discuss similarities with Hellboy (2004), the screenwriting concepts of the Big Buy-In and the Little Buy-In, and Papa Midnight’s shelf full of haunted cymbal monkeys!
PLUS: a plug for Hundreds of Beavers (make sure you see Hundreds of Beavers)!
Get ready to visit the Electronic Dance Marianas and listen to plenty of Blubstep music with your pal Big Mouth Billy Bass Guitar, it’s Constantine (2005)! 

Previous Episodes Mentioned: 

Ep. 26: Hereditary (2008) 
Ep. 121: La La Land (2016)

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151. Brahms: The Boy 2 (2020) 

Hello Excellent Haunted Dolls! 

On the new HWGW, we’re joined once again by Ben Leonard & Rosalie Kicks from MovieJawn for a long-awaited sequel episode! We praise Katie Holmes & Christopher Convery (a.k.a. Egg), pitch further and alternate franchise installments, and talk quite a bit about a demonic little butthole mouth!
PLUS: We recommend this episode is taken with a pastry.
Boy oh boy, it’s Brahms: The Boy 2 (2020)! 

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Ep. 45: The Boy (2016) 

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