Required Watching

By Required Watching

Required Watching is a podcast where we watch the essential films from the lists of cinematic influencers/filmmakers and look at them through the lens of learning about filmmaking and how to move forw... more

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The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.

Required Watching episodes:

February 16, 20217. Paprika
A short episode for a complicated movie. The movie that inspired Inception inspired tons of questions with us.
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February 09, 20216. Harold and Maude
Death and love go together like a Hearst and a Porsche. This week we talk about age gaps and the funny in a drama that is Harold and Maude.

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24min
February 02, 20215. She's Gotta Have It
We get into the first Spike Lee Joint. Our second on the podcast and our first for Black History Month. So, let's do this for the culture! *Black Fist*
In this episode, we cover topics including:
The legendary Spike Lee

How this feels different from other Spike Lee Joints

And lots more!
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Instagram: @RequiredWatch

Twitter: @RequiredWatch

Email: [email protected]
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Twitter: @TrayEpps @DannyTaverner
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Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss.
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43min
January 26, 20214. Thappad (2020)
Our first venture to the cinematic world of India. Lots to uncover and much more to dig into this week.
In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
The depth of Bollywood

Societal differences in India
Connect with the Show:
Instagram: @RequiredWatch

Twitter: @RequiredWatch

Email: [email protected]
Connect with us:
Instagram: @TrayEpps @DannyTaverner

Twitter: @TrayEpps @DannyTaverner
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Trailer

Where to watch
And if you want more tips and guidance, sign up to our weekly newsletter at Requiredwatching.com
Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss.
GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HBO MAX. We'll draw winners every two weeks.
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23min
January 19, 2021Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Another installment from Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli.
In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
The serious matters of animation

How far we have come in animation

And lots more!
Connect with the Show:
Instagram: @RequiredWatch

Twitter: @RequiredWatch

Email: [email protected]
Connect with us:
Instagram: @TrayEpps @DannyTaverner

Twitter: @TrayEpps @DannyTaverner
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Trailer

Where to watch
And if you want more tips and guidance, sign up to our weekly newsletter at Requiredwatching.com
Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss.
GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HBO MAX. We'll draw winners every two weeks.
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20min
January 12, 20212. Amelie
Bonjour! Today we look at croissants, France and a cute pixie-haired woman named Amelie.
In this episode, we cover topics including:
France!

Existentialism

How to talk about nothing

And lots more!
Connect with the Show:
Instagram: @RequiredWatch

Twitter: @RequiredWatch

Email: [email protected]
Connect with us:
Instagram: @TrayEpps @DannyTaverner

Twitter: @TrayEpps @DannyTaverner
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Trailer

Where to watch

[Link to resource 3]
And if you want more tips and guidance, sign up to our weekly newsletter at Requiredwatching.com
Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss.
GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HBO MAX. We'll draw winners every two weeks.
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26min
January 05, 20211. Attack The Block
Oye, you lot! We start the year off with a fun 2011 banger featuring a Young John Boyega (Star Wars) and Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who).
In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
Horror Comedies

The similarities of the Cornetto Trilogy

The social commentary of it all
Connect with the Show:
Instagram: @RequiredWatch

Twitter: @RequiredWatch

Email: [email protected]
Connect with us:
Instagram: @TrayEpps @DannyTaverner

Twitter: @TrayEpps @DannyTaverner
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Trailer

Where to watch
And if you want more tips and guidance, sign up to our weekly newsletter at Requiredwatching.com
Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss.
GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HBO MAX. We'll draw winners every two weeks.
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22min
December 29, 2020 31. Seven Samurai
Are you a filmmaker or a cinephile? You MUST'VE seen this film. No? Okay, fine, let's jump into the nearly 4 hour masterpiece.

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51min
December 22, 2020 30. Die Hard
What can we say? We love a Christmas movie.
Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss.
GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HBO MAX. We'll draw winners every two weeks.
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54min
December 15, 2020 29. Wild At Heart
Wild is only one word to describe this high octane film starring none other than Nic Cage. Buckle up because we are going for a ride.

Have your say! Leave a message! Required Watching is a movie club. Tell me what I got wrong, right, drop a line to say hi or suggest the next movie to discuss.
GIVEAWAY! Leave a 5 star review and subscribe for a chance to win subscriptions/gift cards to The Criterion Collection, Mubi or HBO MAX. We'll draw winners every two weeks.
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FAQs about Required Watching:

How many episodes does Required Watching have?

The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.