The Watchlist

The Watchlist

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The Watchlist episodes

  • EP 52 | Fan Picks & 2026 Movies Draft

    On this week's episode, we take some of your suggestions and review some fan picks! We start off reviewing J.J. Abrams' 2011 Sci-Fi Super 8, then shift gears to the 2009 Alien film, District 9.

    Following our film reviews, we each draft four movies from the 2026 slate set to release this year. Stay tuned for next week, we'll be reviewing The Handmaiden and Sin City off Christian's watchlist.

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    1 hr 12 min
  • EP 51 | 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple & Shaun of the Dead

    On this week's episode of The Watchlist, we reviewed the latest addition to the 28 franchise. This time, we discuss Nia DaCosta's take on this undead world with 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. After, we review Edgar Wright's 2004 horror/comedy, Shaun of the Dead.


    Following our film reviews, we play a new game of Mount Rushmore, giving each of our best directors, actors, actresses, foreign language films, and best-looking movies. Make sure to give us a movie recommendation for next week's episode. Yours could be picked!


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    1 hr 45 min
  • EP 50 | The Watchlist Podcast 2025 Wrapped

    On this week's episode of The Watchlist, we go through some 2025 highlights, including a 2025 collaborative movie ranking list, then follow up with a ranking of the highest-rated movies we've watched and reviewed for the podcast. To round it out, we discuss our least favorite movies from 2025 and some statistics from the five of us in 2025!


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    2 hr
  • EP 49 | Stranger Things Series Finale Review

    On this impromptu episode of The Watchlist, we travel to Hawkins, Indiana, and the Upside Down one last time and review the Stranger Things Series Finale. We finally get closure with the franchise that has dominated television over the last decade. We cover the things we love, what we'll miss about the show, and play a few mini-games to round it all out.


    Make sure to follow us on social media @TheWatchlistPodcast and stay tuned for episode 50!

    1 hr 55 min
  • EP 48 | Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 Review

    In this week's episode of the Watchlist, Chase, Christian, and Jagger break down the latest drop from Stranger Things Volume 2. We go in-depth into the good and the bad with some theories to go along for the finale. Was the Volume 2 drop as bad as everyone is saying it is? Tune in for our thoughts.

    Stay tuned for a review of the finale on next week's show! Make sure to follow us on Tik Tok @TheWatchlistPodcast

    1 hr 14 min
  • EP 47 | Marty Supreme, Avatar Fire & Ash, & The Holdovers

    On this week's episode, we review two of the newest additions to 2025's movie slate with Josh Safdie's A24 film, Marty Supreme, James Cameron's Avatar: Fire & Ash, and the 2023 Christmas film, The Holdovers.

    After our reviews, we jump into a game of Guess the Quote hosted by Jakob. Stay tuned for next week's in-depth review of Stranger Things 5, Volume 2.

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    2 hr 20 min
  • EP 46 | Saoirse Ronan Movies & Overrated/Underrated

    On this week's episode of The Watchlist, we explore two Saoirse Ronan movies, starting off with Wes Anderson's 2014 hit, The Grand Budapest Hotel, then switch off and pivot to Greta Gerwig's coming of age story, Lady Bird. Jakob also tosses in a review of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and Jagger joins in after for a review of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair.

    After our reviews, we play a few rounds of Overrated/Underrated, hosted by Jagger. Stay tuned for next week's episode for Avatar: Fire and Ash and The Holdovers.

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    1 hr 43 min
  • EP 45 | Movies About Movies & 20 Questions

    During this week's episode of The Watchlist, we discuss movies about movies starting with Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans followed by Paul Thomas Anderson's Boogie Nights.

    After our movie reviews, we play a game of 20 questions, guessing the mystery movie.

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    1 hr 56 min
  • EP 44 | Stranger Things Vol. 1 Review & Old Movies

    During this week's episode of The Watchlist, we start things off with the long-awaited reviews of Stranger Things 5, Volume 1. We cover things we liked, disliked, theories, and more!


    Following our Stranger Things review, we push into our theme of Old Movies for the week starting off with one of the most highly touted movies of all time in 12 Angry Men, then pivot Akira Kurosawa's 1963 film, High and Low.


    After our reviews, we play a quick bracket game featuring iconic movie items, crowning the best at the end. Make sure to follow us on social media @TheWatchlistPodcast!

    1 hr 48 min
  • EP 43 | Fall Movies & Showdown

    On this week's episode of the Watchlist, we discuss two fall movies. Starting with Rob Reiner's When Harry Met Sally followed by Peter Weir's Dead Poets Society.


    After our movie reviews, we play a game of Showdown, pinning Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve against each other.


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    1 hr 48 min

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