Required Watching

By Required Watching

Go beyond the screen with the official podcast from Required Watching. This is your audio masterclass in the art of storytelling, designed for filmmakers, screenwriters, and dedicated cinephiles.</

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How many episodes does Required Watching have?

The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.

Required Watching episodes:

March 16, 202142. The Darjeeling Limited
This week we catch a train with Wes Anderson.
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Required Watching is your curriculum for cinematic literacy. We deconstruct the art and craft of filmmaking to help you become a sharper storyteller.
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March 09, 202141. Pee-Wee's Big Adventure
Pranks, mischief and one well dressed man-child. Lets take a bicycle ride with Pee Wee Herman.
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Required Watching is your curriculum for cinematic literacy. We deconstruct the art and craft of filmmaking to help you become a sharper storyteller.
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27min
March 02, 202140. Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Humans and toons?? Yeah, we get into one of the most wild and one of a kind films of its kind. Take the ride to Toon Town with us.
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Required Watching is your curriculum for cinematic literacy. We deconstruct the art and craft of filmmaking to help you become a sharper storyteller.
▶️ Subscribe for new video essays every week:
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31min
February 23, 202139. Three Colors: Blue
The indie darling that broke french stars into the mainstream (and indie world).
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Required Watching is your curriculum for cinematic literacy. We deconstruct the art and craft of filmmaking to help you become a sharper storyteller.
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37min
February 16, 202138. Paprika
A short episode for a complicated movie. The movie that inspired Inception inspired tons of questions with us.
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Trailer

Where to watch

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Required Watching is your curriculum for cinematic literacy. We deconstruct the art and craft of filmmaking to help you become a sharper storyteller.
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24min
February 09, 202137. 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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Required Watching is your curriculum for cinematic literacy. We deconstruct the art and craft of filmmaking to help you become a sharper storyteller.
▶️ Subscribe for new video essays every week:
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24min
February 02, 202136. 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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Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Trailer

Watch Now on Netflix
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Required Watching is your curriculum for cinematic literacy. We deconstruct the art and craft of filmmaking to help you become a sharper storyteller.
▶️ Subscribe for new video essays every week:
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43min
January 26, 202135. 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
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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.
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/requiredwatching/message
Required Watching is your curriculum for cinematic literacy. We deconstruct the art and craft of filmmaking to help you become a sharper storyteller.
▶️ Subscribe for new video essays every week:
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23min
January 19, 202134. Nausicaä 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:

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Email: [email protected]
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Instagram: @TrayEpps @DannyTaverner

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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.
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/requiredwatching/message
Required Watching is your curriculum for cinematic literacy. We deconstruct the art and craft of filmmaking to help you become a sharper storyteller.
▶️ Subscribe for new video essays every week:
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20min
January 12, 202133. 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:

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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.
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/requiredwatching/message
Required Watching is your curriculum for cinematic literacy. We deconstruct the art and craft of filmmaking to help you become a sharper storyteller.
▶️ Subscribe for new video essays every week:
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26min

FAQs about Required Watching:

How many episodes does Required Watching have?

The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.