Watch This With Rick Ramos
372 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 89 ratingsComedian Rick Ramos sits down and talks current theatrical releases and offers suggestions for additional movie watching choices. A film fans dream come true, WatchThis is about the art, beauty, and possibilities of cinema. Each week Ramos discusses the greatest films ever made (including those that you may have missed) as well as the artists that have created these films. He also goes further in discussing how much these films mean to him and how much they will - hopefully - mean to you. Enjoy!
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#356 - Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window - WatchThis W/RickRamos
November 22, 2021 06:09 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBWindows Never Lie: The Voyeuristic Eye of Alfred Hitchcock On this week's episode, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss an Alfred Hitchcock Masterpiece, Rear Window (1954). Surprisingly, this is a film that your learned host has somehow missed. After a rocky start, The Master of Suspense pulls Rick Ramos in once again. This is a masterpiece of suspense working within limited parameters. Far more than a simple "gimmick" the great director's look at a man laid up with a broken leg who finds himse...
#355 - Scorsese's Raging Bull - WatchThis W/RickRamos
November 15, 2021 07:03 - 1 hour - 111 MB"The Thing Ain't the Ring, It's the Play." - Raging Bull: Martin Scorsese & Robert DeNiro's Examination of a Dangerous, Violent, Damaged Man A blurb about Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull (1980) is completely unnecessary. Regularly cited as the Best Film of the 1980's and One of the Greatest Films of All Time, Raging Bull is a powerful examination of a man who only understands pain . . . dispensing and absorbing. With an incredible (Oscar Winning Lead Performance) from Robert DeNiro as Middle...
#354 - Jodorowsky's Dune - WatchThis W/RickRamos
November 07, 2021 16:56 - 1 hour - 120 MBThe Ghost of Dune: Jodorowsky's Unmade Masterpiece On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I continue our look at Frank Herbert's Classic Sci-Fi Novel, Dune. There's no shortage of angles to come at this movie from. Last week we looked at Denis Villeneuve's new film playing in theaters and HBOMax right now. This week Mr. Chavez & I touch on David Lynch's failed early-80's effort with producer Dino De Laurentis. A disastrous production and final product that Lynch has dis...
#353 - Denis Villeneuve's Dune - WatchThis W/RickRamos
November 01, 2021 20:04 - 1 hour - 118 MBLawrence of Arrakis: Denis Villeneuve's Dune This week Ibrahim & I take a look at a film currently playing in theaters and HBO MAX, Denis Villeneuve's Dune. There's a hell of a lot going on here; some good, some not so good. Villeneuve's a true visionary who pushes expectations. But is that always enough? Neither Ibrahim nor I are exactly sure. There are problems with Frank Herbert's 1965 novel (as well as David Lynch's 1984 troubled adaptation), but there are also aspects that are so gran...
#352 - Werner Herzog's Nosferatu - WatchThis W/RickRamos
October 24, 2021 08:52 - 1 hour - 103 MBNight Phantom: Werner Herzog's Nosferatu the Vampyre On this week's episode, Ibrahim & I close out The Halloween Season with a look at an exceptional re-imagining of a Horror Classic, Werner Herzog's 1979 masterpiece Nosferatu the Vampyre. Featuring great performances from Bruno Ganz, Isabelle Adjani, and a masterful Klaus Kinski, this is easily one of the great Dracula re-tellings. It's a thrill for Ibrahim & I to sit down, look back, and discuss this great work of cinema. There's a whole...
#351 - The Wolf Man - WatchThis W/RickRamos
October 24, 2021 02:07 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe Wolf Will Out: The Universal Werewolf On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss the third of The Great Universal Movie Monsters, Lon Chaney Jr. in his signature role as Lawrence Talbot, The Wolf Man. This is an incredible five picture run - the only actor in the Universal Monster canon who played his signature character through the character's entire run - The Wolf Man (1941), Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943), House of Frankenstein (1944), H...
#350 - Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer - WatchThis W/RickRamos
October 17, 2021 08:02 - 1 hour - 135 MBA Slice of Death - Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I continue our celebration of the Halloween season with a continuing exploration of Horror Cinema. This week we look at a truly nerve-wracking, disturbing, and horrific examination of serial killers, John McNaughton's Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (shot in 1986 and released in 1989). With a career-making performance from Michael Rooker and an incredible supporting cast, the...
#349 - Sam Raimi & Bruce Campbell vs. The Evil Dead - WatchThis W/RickRamos
October 12, 2021 08:43 - 1 hour - 106 MBGroovy! - Sam Raimi & Bruce Campbell Battle an Army of Deadites On this week's episode, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss A Classic Series of the Horror Genre, Sam Raimi's Evil Dead Trilogy: Evil Dead (1981), Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn (1987), and Army of Darkness (1992). The End of the 1970's brought with it a new sense of Horror. A leading voice in that movement was Minnesota born director Sam Raimi and his star, Bruce Campbell. A World of Evil was created and unleashed on the movie-going p...
#348 - Brian DePalma's Carrie - WatchThis W/RickRamos
October 04, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB"It Was Bad, Mama. They Laughed at Me. Hold Me, Mama. Please Hold Me" . . . The Lasting Legacy of Brian DePalma's Carrie On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I swing back to a classic of the Horror Genre, Brian DePalma's 1976 masterpiece of Suspense, Revenge, and Terror, Carrie. With a "Who's Who" of 1970's first-time talent including: Nancy Allen, Amy Irving, William Katt, P.J. Soles, and John Travolta, but the heart, soul, and pain of this film lays in the performa...
#347 - Alex Proyas' The Crow - WatchThis W/RickRamos
September 26, 2021 17:28 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBMissing the Mark - Alex Proyas' The Crow On this week's episode, Mr. Chavez & I travel back to 1994 to look at Alex Proyas' cult classic, The Crow. Featuring incredible set design and production value, The Crow has captured the imagination and admiration of audiences and visual artists, alike. This week Ibrahim & I discuss how this film misses the mark and the ideas we have in (the simple changes) that would have moved the film in the direction of the masterpiece that it deserves to be. P...
#346 - Vampires IV - WatchThis W/RickRamos
September 20, 2021 20:24 - 1 hour - 137 MBThe Undying Dead: A Continuing Discussion of Vampires (Vampires Part IV) On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Mr. Chavez & I sit down to continue our exploration of those blood-sucking bastards the vampires. This week we discuss Neil Jordan's 1994 adaptation of Anne Rice's novel Interview with the Vampire featuring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, Steven Rea, and Kirsten Dunst. We also look at Iranian-American writer/director Anna Lily Amanpour's 2014 directorial debute...
#346 - Vampire IV - WatchThis W/RickRamos
September 20, 2021 20:24 - 1 hour - 137 MBThe Undying Dead: A Continuing Discussion of Vampires (Vampires Part IV) On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Mr. Chavez & I sit down to continue our exploration of those blood-sucking bastards the vampires. This week we discuss Neil Jordan's 1994 adaptation of Anne Rice's novel Interview with the Vampire featuring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, Steven Rea, and Kirsten Dunst. We also look at Iranian-American writer/director Anna Lily Amanpour's 2014 directorial debute...
#345 - Jordan Peele: Us & Get Out - WatchThis W/RickRamos
September 13, 2021 04:38 - 2 hours - 155 MBUs & Them: The Horror of Jordan Peele On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I tear into the Horror genre on our way towards that most Terrifying of Holidays - Halloween. We start this series with a look at the films of Jordan Peele beginning backwards with Peele's 2019 Us and finish with his 2017 debut (one of the truly great debuts in cinema), Get Out. This week Mr. Chavez & I discuss race, race relations, racism, and the history of racism. There's a whole hell of a l...
#344 - Remembering Sonny Chiba - WatchThis W/RickRamos
September 06, 2021 08:22 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBYakuza, Soldier, Swordmaker, Mercenary, Bad Ass: The Legend of Shinichi "Sonny" Chiba (January 22, 1939 - August 19, 2021) On August 19th the world lost one of the great stars of action cinema with the passing of Shinichi Chiba, known throughout the world as Sonny Chiba. Rising to fame in 60's and early 70's Japanese Cinema, Chiba would play one of the great anti-heroes of the movies - Takuma Tsurugi (renamed Terry in the English dub) in 1974's The Streetfighter. A brutal, bloody, and bril...
#343 - The History of Rock 'N Roll Part VI: John Lennon & George Harrison - WatchThis W/RickRamos
August 30, 2021 04:57 - 1 hour - 127 MBThe History of Rock 'N Roll Part VI: The Dream is Over - John Lennon & George Harrison On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I continue our discussion of The Beatles with a special focus on John Lennon & George Harrison. This week we look at the late career work of these exceptional artists; From hit recordings through political stances and spiritual explorations, both of these men made incredible contributions to the society of the 1960's, 70's, 80's, and 90's. This ...
#342 - City of God - WatchThis W/RickRamos
August 23, 2021 09:02 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBFavella Masterpiece - Fernando Meirelles & Kátia Lund's City of God On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss a great film that deserves praise, 2002's City of God directed by Fernando Meirelles & Kátia Lund. There's not a whole lot that I can say in this post that isn't better realized in this new episode. Take a listen as we discuss the technical, acting, religious, cultural, linguistic, and artistic achievements of this incredible film. Take a list...
#341 - Val (A Documentary about Val Kilmer) - WatchThis W/RickRamos
August 16, 2021 07:29 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBPerhaps Best Known For . . . a Documentary about Val Kilmer On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I discuss Leo Scott & Ting Poo's Val (2021). We differ on our impressions of this new film, however this is an exciting and balanced episode. Take a listen as Ibrahim and I discuss the career of Val Kilmer; the triumphs, mistakes, and legend of Val Kilmer. We don't completely agree, but the conversation is a lot of fun. Take a listen as we discuss this new film now playing...
#340 - Anthony Hopkins in The Father - WatchThis W/RickRamos
August 09, 2021 08:44 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBThe Branches, The Wind, & The Rain: Florian Zeller's The Father This week Ibrahim & I discuss a wonderful new film featuring an exceptional performance from the iconic Welsh actor, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Florian Zeller's The Father. Please make time to watch this beautifully told, intricately paced and structured story centering on the slow mental deterioration of a man (Hopkins) brought on by advancing age. At 84 Hopkins continues to surprise, touch, and endear himself to audiences. The Fat...
#339 - Soderbergh's No Sudden Move - WatchThis W/RickRamos
August 02, 2021 08:27 - 1 hour - 106 MBSubtext & DoubleCross in Steven Soderbergh's No Sudden Move This week Ibrahim & I are thrilled to recommend a new film playing on HBOMax - Steven Soderbergh's No Sudden Move. For over 30 years, Soderbergh has been an exceptional filmmaker, moving in and out of various genres, styles, and box office returns. From his debut with 1989's Sex, Lies, and Videotapes thru Oscar-winning films - Traffic and Erin Brockovich (both 2000), Box Office Hits - Out of Sight (1998) The Oceans Trilogy (2001-...
#338 - The History of Rock 'N Roll Part V: McCartney 3, 2, 1 - WatchThis W/RickRamos
July 26, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 90.3 MB"Because we had to remember them." - Paul McCartney McCartney 3, 2, 1 This week Ibrahim & I continue our exploration of Rock 'N Roll with a look at the new 6-Part HULU docu-series, McCartney 3, 2, 1. For fans there doesn't seem a whole lot left to say about Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, & Ringo Starr, however the thrill of this documentary comes from an examination by one of the lads who was there from the beginning, as well as a world-renowned producer and fan of the mus...
#337 - Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight - WatchThis W/RickRamos
July 18, 2021 06:45 - 2 hours - 140 MBGet to the Point: The Problems, Excess, & Failure of Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I go back to a favorite of ours and once again scream into the nothingness in our attempts to challenge the cult of Quentin Tarantino. In 2015 Tarantino gathered an incredible cast including: Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Walton Goggins, Channing Tatum, Demién Bichir, and Chann...
#336 - Robert Egger's The Lighthouse - WatchThis W/RickRamos
July 12, 2021 02:57 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBWaters of Dread: Robert Egger's The Lighthouse On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I continue our look into fascinating, challenging, and underseen cinema. On this episode we look at Robert Egger's 2019 sophomore effort, The Lighthouse. This is a truly rare thing in popular cinema, a film of enormous power and challenging stylistic choices. From it's Black & White, 1.19:1 aspect ratio (approximating 19th Century photography), Eggers focuses a story on the insanity th...
#335 - H.G. Wells' The Island of Dr. Moreau - WatchThis W/RickRamos
July 04, 2021 23:41 - 1 hour - 109 MBDoomed Journey of Lost Souls: H.G. Wells' The Island of Dr. Moreau On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss a Sci-Fi Classic, H.G. Wells' The Island of Dr. Moreau. With three English language productions, Wells' story has proven problematic for numerous filmmakers. This week we take a look at Erle C. Kenton's Island of Lost Souls (1932), featuring Charles Laughton & Bela Lugosi and the Richard Stanley/John Frankenheimer disaster, The Island of D...
#334 - The History of Rock N Roll Part IV - The Beatles
June 28, 2021 06:59 - 1 hour - 134 MBHistory of Rock N Roll Part IV: The Beatles - FourHeaded Phenomenon On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I continue to wind our legs, ears, and memories through The History of Rock N Roll, with a look at - arguably - The Greatest Band of All Time: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, & Ringo Starr - The Beatles. Looking at 1964's Richard Lester directed A Hard Day's Night and Ron Howard's 2016 documentary The Beatles: Eight Days a Week, my partner and I discu...
#333 - Remembering Mr. Paul Mooney - WatchThis W/RickRamos
June 28, 2021 00:05 - 59 minutes - 68.4 MBHomey Don't Play That! Remembering Paul Mooney (August 04, 1941 - May 19, 2021) A walk through memories of stand-up comedy lit by the fire of Paul Mooney's passing at the age of 79. Mooney was one of the greatest - and one of the most divisive - comics to ever pick up a microphone. I don't know when I first heard him, but I know that it was a life-changing experience. On this episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, I go solo to talk Mooney's influence in the world of stand-up comedy and what h...
#332 - Midsommar - WatchThis W/RickRamos
June 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBIgnoring the Bear - Ari Aster's Midsommar This week Ibrahim & I tackle Ari Aster's 2019 "Folk Horror" film, Midsommar . . . a film that takes extreme chances, challenging its audience like few multi-screen attractions do. This is a great film that is difficult to recommend only because of the limitations of so much of today's movie-going audience (we really need to pick it up). Take a watch and let us know if you agree. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to gon...
#331 - The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance - WatchThis W/RickRamos
June 13, 2021 23:48 - 1 hour - 96 MBPrinting the Legend: John Ford's The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss a classic of Western Cinema - and arguably one of the greatest films ever made - John Ford's The Man Who Shot LIberty Valance. We discuss the Western, Mythology & Legend, and - of course - Ford Stewart & Wayne. Take a listen . . . it's a fun look into a respected film that is - oftentimes - overshadowed by so much of what Ford and Wayne created...
#330 - History of Rock N Roll Part III: Bob Dylan Continued - WatchThis W/RickRamos
June 07, 2021 04:59 - 1 hour - 120 MBHistory of Rock 'N Roll Part III: Bob Dylan Continued - Masked and Unmasked This week Ibrahim & I continue looking at the career and artistry of Bob Dylan. Focusing on Dylan's career following his Triumph motorcycle accident (July 29, 1966) and his re-emergence, with Ibrahim & I focusing on The 1975 Rolling Thunder Tour (chronicled in Martin Scorsese's excellent Netflix documentary, Rolling Thunder Revue). We also look at Todd Hayne's 2007 I'm Not There and Larry Charles' Masked & Anonymo...
#329 - History of Rock N Roll Part II: Bob Dylan
May 30, 2021 23:18 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBHistory of Rock 'N Roll Part II: Bob Dylan - Original Vagabond On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I continue our look at The History of Rock 'N Roll looking at the career, influence, and artistry of Bob Dylan. Take a listen as we look at this incredibly influential artist through the eyes of D.A. Pennebaker's 1967 behind-the-scenes documentary Don't Look Back and Martin Scorsese's early career-spanning documentary No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005). Take a listen ...
#328 - The Death of the Video Store - WatchThis W/RickRamos
May 24, 2021 05:20 - 1 hour - 131 MBHanging Onto Yesterday - The Birth, Evolution, and Death of The Video Store On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss memories of the video store . . . whether the Mom & Pop stores, the chain stores, and the monster that ate it all - Blockbuster Video. We discuss the anarchy and danger of the Mom & Pop versus the bulldozer that was Blockbuster Video and later Netflix and the streaming revolution. For this episode we focus on our memories of growing up...
#327 - History of LA Part I - ZOOT SUIT - WatchThis W/RickRamos
May 17, 2021 00:53 - 1 hour - 131 MB"Another way to say 'Mexican'" - Luis Valdez's Zoot Suit This week Mr. Chavez and I get a bit personal with a discussion of a classic in Chicano Cinema . . . 1981's Luis Valdez directed Zoot Suit. The story of Enrique "Hank" Leyvas (Reyna in the theatrical play and film) and his - and his crews' - railroading into San Quentin for the 1941"Sleepy Lagoon" Murder. In a case that was a clear abuse of the justice system, Leyvas was pushed through a trial that was little more than a circus desig...
#326 - Christopher Nolan's TENET - WatchThis W/RickRamos
May 10, 2021 03:19 - 1 hour - 108 MBMagic of The Illusion or Stepping Back from the Rabbit - Christopher Nolan's TENET On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss the problems and overreach of Christopher Nolan's Tenet (2020). For a filmmaker as bold, inventive, and risk-taking as Christopher Nolan, Tenet is a serious letdown. Take a listen as we discuss the film's various flaws and disappointments, as well as what does work about the film. We went for a fair and balanced discussion. We h...
#325 - John Waters: Study in Filth - WatchThis W/RickRamos
May 03, 2021 07:51 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBJohn Waters - Examining the Genre-Bending & Culture-Crashing Art of a Filth Icon Has there ever been a figure in popular (or even underground) culture quite like Baltimore's John Waters? I would argue that Mr. Waters is a unique and essential artist in the history of American Cinema. From his early days as an underground filmmaker with such classics as Multiple Maniacs (1970), Female Trouble (1974), and - of course - 1972's Pink Flamingos, thru his mainstream breakthroughs, including Hairs...
#324 - The History of Rock 'N Roll Part I - WatchThis W/RickRamos
April 26, 2021 04:19 - 2 hours - 137 MBThe Devil's Music: The Birth of Rock 'N Roll - Little Richard, Bo Diddley, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, & Charles Edward Anderson Berry On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss the power, influence, and long-lasting cultural and artistic power of Rock 'N Roll Music. From it's origins in the Blues, Rhythm & Blues, and Country Music thru the pairing down of a "Big Band Sound" and the power of Gospel and The Church, Rock 'N...
#323 - The Impact of Mtv - WatchThis W/RickRamos
April 19, 2021 09:02 - 2 hours - 169 MBI Want My MTV - A Revolution in Music, Image, & Popular Culture A hell of a stroll down memory lane as Ibrahim & I look back at the power and impact of Mtv. From it's humble beginnings as a throw-away cable channel showcasing popular artists - Top 20 Music and Youth Culture - the channel would rapidly evolve into a driving force in American & World culture. There was a time when Mtv gave us music to listen to, told us what to wear, opened us up to cultural differences and change. The chann...
#322 - Remembering Max Von Sydow - WatchThis W/RickRamos
April 12, 2021 01:54 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBKnight, Priest, King: Remembering the Many Faces of Max Von Sydow (4/10/29 - 03/08/20) On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to remember the great Swedish actor, Max Von Sydow. A brilliant actor who starred in some of the most iconic films of our time, Von Sydow passed away last March a few short weeks away from his 91st birthday. This week we discuss the great actor's career and the various factors that made him unforgettable over a period of seven decades...
#321 - Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo - WatchThis W/RickRamos
April 04, 2021 08:05 - 1 hour - 99.8 MB"Two Together, Are Always Going Somewhere." Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (1958) On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to talk Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece, Vertigo, a film that has only grown in power and importance since first playing in theaters in 1958. Hitchcock's examination of obsession, fear, and uncertainty continues to be cited on Lists of the Greatest Films Ever Made. It was a hell of a time for Ibrahim & I to sit down and discuss Hitchcock, James ...
#320 - They Shoot Horses, Don't They? - WatchThis W/RickRamos
March 31, 2021 19:28 - 51 minutes - 59.2 MBIt's All in the Title - Sydney Pollack's adaptation of Horace McCoy's They Shoot Horses, Don't They? A solo episode to close out March. Take a listen as I sit down to give my feelings on director Sydney Pollack's exceptional interpretation of Horace McCoy's They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969). Featuring Jane Fonda, Michael Sarazin, Bonnie Bedelia, Bruce Dern, Susannah York, Gig Young, and Red Buttons. I've got a whole lot to say about the ugliness of humanity and the never-ending struggl...
#319 - The Legacy of Dr. Hannibal Lecter - WatchThis W/RickRamos
March 29, 2021 01:47 - 2 hours - 143 MBHannibal Lecter: The Devouring Oracle In 1981 Thomas Harris published Red Dragon and introduced the world to one of the most iconic figures in all of literature, and soon after, cinema - Dr. Hannibal Lecter. In 1986 Director Michael Mann would bring Lecter to the screen through the person of the great Scottish actor, Brian Cox. Cox would deliver a stunning performance as the cannibal doctor in Mann's Mindhunter. Soon afterwards Director Jonathan Demme would direct the definitive Lecter fil...
#318 - David Fincher's Zodiac - WatchThis W/RickRamos
March 22, 2021 04:05 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBOne Question Answered, Five Questions Raised - David Fincher's Zodiac (2007) On this week's WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to look at a David Fincher Masterpiece - 2007's Zodiac, profiling the decades long search for The Zodiac Killer. This is an incredible film with award-caliber performances from Jake Gylenhaal as cartoonist Robert Graysmith (on whom this narrative is based and centered around), Mark Ruffalo as San Francisco inspector David Toschi, Robert Downey Jr. as San F...
#317 - Spike Lee's Summer of Sam - WatchThis W/RickRamos
March 15, 2021 02:05 - 1 hour - 101 MBSpike Lee Returns to a Sweltering New York Summer - Summer of Sam (1999) On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I continue looking at the paranoia of the summer of '77. In that year, David Berkowitz would spread fear and terror throughout the boroughs of New York City. Murdering random couples and women, The Son of Sam (as he was known), would create an environment of paranoia and fear that is expertly recreated by filmmaker Spike Lee in one of his most underrated and u...
#316 - Goodbye LA - WatchThis W/RickRamos
March 11, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBYou Got To Know When To Hold 'Em, Know When To Fold 'Em - Goodbye Los Angeles (2000 - 2020) This week I take a special trip down memory lane saying goodbye to the city I've called home for over 20 years. I talk about moving to Los Angeles in 2000 and the struggles to survive as a substitute teacher, valet, taxman, insurance salesman, private tutor, actor, Comedy Store doorman, and comedian. It's been rough and rocky traveling, but it was the best decision that I've ever made. Now that it...
#315 - The Night Stalker: Richard Ramirez - WatchThis W/RickRamos
March 08, 2021 22:05 - 1 hour - 130 MBNight Stalker: An Unexplored "Evil" On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I begin a study of serial killers, both non-fiction and fictional. This week we look at the Netflix 4-Episode Limited Series Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer, profiling the home invasions, rapes, murders and fear that captivated Los Angeles during a 14-month terror spree. Featuring interviews with the lead investigators, Gil Carrillo & Frank Salerno, news-anchors of the time, and survi...
#314 - Nicholas Ray: They Live by Night & On Dangerous Ground - WatchThis W/RickRamos
March 04, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 63 MBLove in the Hopelessness of Noir Nicholas Ray's They Live by Night (1947) & On Dangerous Ground (1952) A solo episode focusing on the brilliance and beauty of Director Nicholas Ray. This week I go back to Noir, looking at Ray's They Live by Night & On Dangerous Ground. Great films coupled with thoughtful commentary. Take a listen. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to [email protected]. Many Thanks!
#313 - The Femme Fatale: Double Indemnity & Basic Instinct - WatchThis W/RickRamos
February 28, 2021 23:06 - 1 hour - 114 MB"Everybody She Plays With Dies." The Femmes Fatales of Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity and Paul Verhoeven's Basic Instinct Femme Fatales on this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos. This week Ibrahim & I sit down to look at the femme fatale in cinema focusing on the very first - Barbara Stanwyck in Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity (1944) & Sharon Stone in Paul Verhoeven's Basic Instinct (1992). These are two very different films that showcase the femme fatale in all of its controversi...
#312 - James Spader - WatchThis W/RickRamos
February 22, 2021 05:18 - 1 hour - 120 MBWatching & Thinking: James Spader & The Dark Roads On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Mr. Chavez & I take a look at two exceptional films starring James Spader - 1989's sex, lies, & videotape and 2002's Secretary. Two fascinating films that examine the difficult subject of voyeurism, BDSM, and sexual exploration. There's a great deal to say, so take a listen to this enlightening and often funny conversation between two film friends. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Sugges...
#311 - 9 1/2 Weeks & Fifty Shades of Grey - WatchThis W/RickRamos
February 15, 2021 02:53 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe Violence of Love: Psychological & Physical Abuse in Adrian Lyne's 9 1/2 Weeks and Sam Taylor-Johnson's Fifty Shades of Grey On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I continue our look at sex, love, relationships, and emotional struggle. This week's episode focuses on Adrian Lyne's 1986 9 1/2 Weeks as well as Sam Taylor-Johnson's Fifty Shades of Grey from 2015. Two films that beg for re-writes and re-imaginings. This is one of the few times when the films are lacklus...
#310 - Last Tango in Paris/In the Realm of the Senses - WatchThis W/RickRamos
February 08, 2021 19:26 - 1 hour - 156 MBPortraits of Passion & Pain - Bernardo Bertolucci's Last Tango in Paris & Nagisa Oshima's In the Realm of the Senses On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I continue to discuss Romance, Passion, Infatuation, and Sex with a look at two of the most controversial films ever made, Bernardo Bertolucci's 1972 Marlon Brando & Maria Schneider exploration of sex, yearning, desire, and deep sadness, Last Tango in Paris. We pair this exceptional film with an even more brazen expl...
#309 - The Unbearable Lightness of Being - WatchThis W/RickRamos
February 01, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBIn the Kingdom of Kitsch - Milan Kundera's The Unbearable Lightness of Being On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I begin the month of February with our first in a series of Romance movies. We start with Philip Kaufman's adaptation of author Milan Kundera's classic novel of romance and political upheaval in 1960's Prague, The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988). This is my first viewing and Ibrahim's third. There are always surprises with a new film. This week's epis...
#308 - John Carpenter's THEY LIVE - WatchThis W/RickRamos
January 25, 2021 19:17 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBAll Out of Bubblegum - John Carpenter Rings The Alarm - 1988's They Live On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos Mr. Chavez & I sit down to talk one of the great B-Movie, Sci-Fi Classics, John Carpenter's They Live (1988). Science Fiction has traditionally been a genre that comments on the current state of society and culture. Carpenter's depiction of an alien invasion and the subsequent enslavement of the human race, is one of the greatest criticisms of 1980s Reagan Era Economics...