Make Me Watch

Make Me Watch

By E. Elliott II & Shawn McGeeTV & FilmFilm ReviewsFilm History
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Make Me Watch episodes

  • I Love You Phillip Morris (2009) or: Fun with Dick n’ Rich

    E makes McGee con his way outta hard time. McGee would rather be in a law library, E swan dives off a county roof, and they both enjoy some bars from the Globe Theater’s own Fat Billy. 

    SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)

    Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:07:57)

    Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:28:00)

    Under The Lights (00:45:47)

    Behind the Lens (01:04:43)

    Coming Soon (01:13:35)


    CALL SHEET:

    Dir. Glenn Ficarra & John Requa

    Starring: Jim Carrey & Ewan McGregor


    CREDITS:

    • Artwork by Supplay Box. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0 

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    1 hr 21 min
  • The Birdcage (1996) or: The Liar, the Bitch, and the Wardrobe

    McGee makes E hide his hideous home decor for an attaché cabaret. E puts on a six-billion-dollar showcase for McGee’s Fosse, Fosse, Fosse; and they both learn how misdirection can set sail before you bust-a-move.  

    SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)

    Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:05:40)

    Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:27:17)

    Under The Lights (00:56:44.721)

    Behind the Lens (01:16:13)

    Coming Soon (01:38:28)


    CALL SHEET:

    Dir. Mike Nicholas 

    Starring: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackmen, Diane West


    CREDITS:

    • Artwork by Supplay Box. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0 

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    1 hr 45 min
  • 🎥💩 Shootin’ Sh*t: Love Obsessions

    E & McGee shootin’ the shit about the ish they’re effin’ with. On today’s episode: I Love Boosters (2026), Obsession (2026), Disclosure Day (2026) 

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)

    I Love Boosters (2026) (00:16:06)

    Obsession (2026) (00:24:45)

    Disclosure Day (2026) (00:43:15)


    MENTIONED IN EPISODE:

    How Boots Riley Brought I Love Boosters from Big Idea to the Big Screen


    CREDITS:

    • Artwork by E. 

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    1 hr 10 min
  • 9 to 5 (1980) or: Office Space Odyssey

    Uncle Aunt is back to hogtie E & McGee and force them to watch this worker's rights classic. The gang tries to cast the unfortunately-ever-relevant remake and picks which Queen of the office fits each of us best. Stay tuned to the end for an announcement about a raffle/giveaway!

    SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)

    Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:00:00)

    Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:20:50)

    Under The Lights (00:38:13)

    Behind the Lens (00:59:01)

    Coming Soon (01:19:31)


    CALL SHEET:

    Dir. Colin Higgins

    Starring: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman, Elizabeth Wilson, Sterling Hayden


    CREDITS:

    • Artwork by E. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0 

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    1 hr 24 min
  • The Man Who Wasn’t There (2001) or: Sling Blade & Stone

    E makes McGee take a little off the top. E appreciates a midlife crisis, McGee spies a few fits, and they both drop off some laundry at the cleaners.

    SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)

    Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:04:58)

    Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:27:15)

    Under The Lights (00:39:32)

    Behind the Lens (01:07:45)

    Coming Soon (01:27:54)


    CALL SHEET:

    Dir. Joel & Ethan Coen

    Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDorman, Michael Badalucco, James Gandolfini, Jon Polito, & Tony Shalhoub


    CREDITS:

    • Artwork by Supplay Box. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0 

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    1 hr 33 min
  • Contact (1997) or: Pre-Arrival

    McGee makes E ponder the universe and this Carl Sagan classic. McGee phones home to let them know he won't be back while E lays comatose in the corner, and they both discover their new favorite level in Tekken.

    SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode

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    MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

    Carl Sagan - "Pale Blue Dot" backed by Explosions In The Sky - "Human Qualities"


    TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)

    Cold Open (00:00:00)

    Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:18:22)

    Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:42:44)

    Under The Lights (01:04:00)

    Behind the Lens (01:23:30)

    Coming Soon (01:33:02)


    CALL SHEET:

    Dir. Robert Zemeckis

    Starring: Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, James Woods, John Hurt, Tom Skerritt, and Angela Bassett


    CREDITS:

    • Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0 

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    1 hr 42 min
  • 🎥💩 Shootin’ Sh*t: 101 Damnations

    E & McGee shootin’ the shit about the ish they’re effin’ with. On today’s episode: Hokum (2026), Crime 101 (2025), The Running Man (2025), Comics Corner: Absolute Martian Manhunter & Absolute Batman Stop Motion Film (2026)

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    OPENING TRACKS: Never Can Say Goodbye by The Jackson Five & Mata Zyklek by Angine de Poitrine 


    MENTIONED IN EPISODE:

    Absolute Batman Stop Motion Issue #1 Film


    TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)

    Hokum (2026) (00:08:33)

    Crime 101 (2025) (00:18:28)

    The Running Man (2025) (00:28:34)

    Comics Corner:

    Absolute Martian Manhunter #9/10 (00:44:25)

    Absolute Batman Stop-Motion Film (2026) (00:55:58)


    CREDITS:

    • Artwork by E. 

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    1 hr 7 min
  • Mandy (2018) or: In the Court of the Crimson King (ft. Natalie aka Uncle Aunt)

    Nat’s back with a metallic axe to prep the duo for some get-back! McGee goes full tilt on medieval Steil, E finds the Carpenters & Mandy sensational, and Uncle Aunt brings party favors with a cherry on top. 

    SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)

    Cold Open (00:02:16)

    Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:11:19)

    Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:33:09)

    Under The Lights (00:48:47)

    Behind the Lens (01:11:14)

    Coming Soon (01:31:59)


    CALL SHEET:

    Dir. Panos Cosmatos 

    Starring: Nicolas Cage, Andrea Riseborough, Linus Roache, & Bill Duke.


    CREDITS:

    • Artwork by Supplay Box. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0 

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    1 hr 35 min
  • Brazil (1985) or: 1984½

    McGee makes E dream of a dystopian duct-based bureaucracy. McGee finds Bobbie DeNiro's revolution a bit revolting, E's filed his praise for Bob Hoskins under the wrong name, and they both soar past a petulant protagonist to bask in the imaginative imagery of Brazil.


    SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)

    Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:00:00)

    Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:24:44)

    Under The Lights (00:57:19)

    Behind the Lens (01:11:17)

    Coming Soon (01:25:11)


    CALL SHEET:

    Dir. Terry Gilliam

    Starring: Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins, Michael Palin, Ian Richardson, Peter Vaughan, and Kim Greist


    CREDITS:

    • Artwork by E. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0 

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    1 hr 30 min
  • Friday (1995) or: Good Friday

    E makes McGee take a toke of stolen tree. E pays pious blessings to this holy day, McGee kicks kids off his Kentucky Blue, and they both shoot the sh*t on Sunday like Friday. 


    SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode

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    MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

    Friday (1995) An Oral History - Complex Magazine


    TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)

    Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:08:47)

    Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:32:37)

    Under The Lights (00:57:17)

    Behind the Lens (01:17:24)

    Coming Soon (01:32:59)


    CALL SHEET:

    Dir. F. Gary Grey

    Starring: Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Tommy/Tiny “Zeus” Lister, John Witherspoon, Anna Maria Horsford, & Nia Long


    CREDITS:

    • Artwork by Supplay Box. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0 

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    1 hr 39 min

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Two failed filmmakers dumpster dive through cigarette burns to trade off deep cut films, mainline mainstream gems, and flock hot takes from Mt. Hollywood.

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