What Are You Watching?

What Are You Watching?

By Alex Withrow & Nick DostalTV & FilmFilm ReviewsFilm History
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What Are You Watching? episodes

  • TV Minisode: Succession Series Finale

    Alex and special guest, Kat Dame (‘Two Mics, One Kat’®), break down the series finale of HBO’s “Succession.” The two discuss standout scenes from the show, all their favorite characters, predictions for each actor’s career, Brian Cox’s hilarious interviews, Jeremy Strong’s process, and much more.
    Later, in a rapid-fire What Are You Watching segment, they quickly review a ton of new TV shows and movies, and talk some shit about the Oscars.
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    Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/
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    1 hr 12 min
  • 98: Top 10 Favorite Movie Directors

    Alex and Nick list their favorite film directors of all time and pick three movies from each filmmaker to represent their work. Stray topics include: Context for the “Everybody Wants Some!!” episode, accidentally getting drunk during a commentary, and putting in the work to fight depression.
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    Watch Alex’s film “I Am Alive” on Vimeo
    Watch Nick’s film “There I Go” on Vimeo
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    2 hr 10 min
  • 97: The Deer Hunter (1978)

    “The Deer Hunter” is the only movie Alex and Nick share in their top 10 films of all time. In this episode, the guys discuss Michael Cimino, blue-collar towns, the wedding scene, post-Vietnam America, responding to active trauma, fractured masculinity, Vilmos Zsigmond, De Niro, Walken, Cazale, Streep, and much more.
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    1 hr 43 min
  • 96: Malcolm X (1992)

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MALCOLM X! Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” is one of the best, most influential films Alex has ever seen. Nick finally watched the film and was in awe. In this episode, the guys discuss good vs. bad biopics, the beauty of 4K home media, poor public school education, racial violence in America, the 1992 Oscars (lol), Delroy Lindo, Angela Basset, and how Denzel Washington delivered one of the most miraculous performances in cinema history.
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    Watch Alex and Nick's film, "I Am Alive" here.
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    2 hr 8 min
  • 95: Montgomery Clift

    In this supersized episode, Alex and Nick break down the full career of Alex’s favorite actor of all time, Montgomery Clift. Seventeen roles, four Oscar nominations, and a lifetime of Hollywood infamy.
    Our previous podcast episode on "A Place in the Sun" (featuring Alex’s dad) is here.
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    Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/
    Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/
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    3 hr 12 min
  • 94: Back to the Future Trilogy (1985-1990)

    Special guest, Dan Bracey, is back to discuss his favorite film of all time, “Back to the Future.” As Alex, Nick, and Dan dive into each film in the “Back to the Future” trilogy, topics include Dan’s obsession with Crispin Glover, Thomas F. Wilson’s role(s), Marty/Doc chemistry, time travel, sticking up for “Part III,” watching the trilogy on edibles, and much more.
    Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.
    Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/
    Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/
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    1 hr 38 min
  • 93: Point Break (1991) Commentary

    If you want the ultimate, you've got to be willing to pay the ultimate price. Watch along with Alex and Nick as they discuss their favorite action film of all time, Kathryn Bigelow’s “Point Break.” Keanu, Swayze, Busey, all-timer chase scenes, classic one-liners, astounding action set pieces – this episode is by fans, for fans. Little hand says it's time to rock and roll.
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    Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/
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    2 hr 5 min
  • 92: John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)

    Alex discusses fainting during “John Wick: Chapter 4,” efficient emergency room visits, Keanu Reeves at the top of his game, Lance Reddick, Ian McShane, and all the best action scenes from the entire “John Wick” franchise.
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    Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/
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    1 hr 1 min
  • 91: Scream VI (2023)

    Alex and Nick are joined by their friend Dan to give a spoiler-free review of “Scream VI,” directly after seeing it in the theater together. Later, the guys discuss their favorite moments from the “Scream” franchise including favorite scenes, characters, killer reveals, exposition dumps, and much more.
    Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.
    Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/
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    1 hr 1 min
  • 90: 2023 Oscars Recap

    Alex and Nick react to the 95th annual Academy Awards. Recorded just minutes after the live telecast ended, the guys talk about all of the big winners, the “All Quiet” wave, “Everything Everywhere” dominance, "Elvis" losing out, Brendan fuckin’ Fraser, Hugh Grant as an all-timer presenter, and much more.
    Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.
    Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/
    Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/
    Send us mailbag questions at [email protected]

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    45 min

About What Are You Watching?

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A podcast for people who LOVE movies. Filmmakers/best friends, Alex Withrow and Nick Dostal, do their part to keep film alive. Thanks for listening, and happy watching!

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